Bait and switch- it means offering something good and delivering something less. Booked a room…read morebased on photo but the actual room was not the same (no fire place,etc) front desk said sorry but that photo is for a bigger room than what you are getting. Overall it was maybe a $100 a night room for over $300!!!!!! We checked in at 9am after a 11 hour drive so no choice but to just sleep and leave in AM Go somewhere else please

I have 5 kids 4 of which are in travel sports, my husband travels for work, we both are also world…read moretravelers and I have never had anything stolen from my suitcase until now. The crazy thing is something told me in my head to take pictures of my suitcase's belongings and I pushed it to the side, I've should have went with my gut! We were gone most of the day for a volleyball tournament, during that time my $200 Veja shoes were stolen from underneath my laundry bag. The housekeeper says she didn't do it which honestly I don't believe her but she also had two other girls with her. Either housekeeping or maintenance stole my shoes! I got very bad vibes checking in and again should've went with my gut! Do yourself a favor and do not stay here and if you do lock up your stuff! Staff is not friendly either, there's much better hotels in Helena!

I stopped by here for some food not really knowing what to expect, as it was my first time! I came…read morein pretty close to closing and ended up taking my order to go. I went with the Korean Beef Broccoli bowl, and it was DELICIOUS, really savory and flavorful (paired nicely with a sweet drink!) The lady who worked the counter was super sweet, and immediately stepped away from cleaning to assist me. She even complimented my name!! Great service, especially since it was pretty close to close. All in all, it was a really good experience. I'll definitely be back again!! (Especially since I really wanna try some more, like the Asian Pork bowl and the Fried Chicken sandwich )

I had high hopes for this place based on the reviews, but it fell flat for me! The people were…read morenice, the service was good, the food was okay but nothing made me say "WOW" like Post Malone. The ambiance was very minimalist, and the dining room was basically empty when we arrived. Again, the food looked better than it tasted. There was nothing objectively wrong with the food, it was just not great if that makes sense. The chicken on the chicken and waffles was crispy, hot, and fresh but the flavor just wasn't there. The breading was good but that is where the flavor stopped. The waffle was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and they even used real maple syrup! But again the flavor was just lacking for some reason. We ended up taking half of our food home with us which is NEVER a good sign. I might give this place another shot on a different day. Also, the coleslaw on the chicken sandwich had no flavor which made the sandwich even less impressive. Nothing to see here in my opinion.

Great turkey sandwich, excellent service, perfect cup of joe, homey and hip neighborhood vibes.read more

I'm going to start this post by saying this...HUCKLEBERRY ROLLS…read more Nothing else matters. But seriously, these little rolls of goodness get 5 stars for themselves. While the roll itself is a tad bit dry, the frosting makes up for it 100 times over. I wish I bought a third because my husband didn't really want to share. One may ask, "so why 3 stars?" Well, everything I enjoyed stopped there unfortunately. I also ordered a fresh fruit smoothie. It was meh. There were a ton of seeds from the berries and I'm not a fan of getting those stuck in my teeth. Plus, the only available straws were tiny coffee stirrers. A classmate said we had to try the biscuits & gravy. But for my personal taste, not a fan. It had overwhelming amounts of rosemary and the biscuits were pretty dry. The gravy also had more of a soupy, runny texture - there are definitely better options in town. If we come back, we'll probably just stick to the baked goods.

Food is always great and the service is also perfect. Great portions and not in a rush to get you…read moreout the door.

Wow--Steve's Cafe has always been my #1 pick for great food in Helena, but after my experience…read moretoday, I'm doubtful...My server, Dawn, left me alone for most of my visit; she served me with the bare minimum, & seemed unwilling or unable to answer the simplest menu questions about 2 items I hadn't tried before: The Cafe Monte Cristo is served on French Toast as a sandwich. She felt that was self-explanatory, so I took a chance & ordered it anyway. The second item I asked about was the Cafe Mocha, which is described as half coffee & half hot chocolate. Dawn repeated that to me; I went ahead & ordered it, because it's a nippy day outside, it sounded good, & Steve's prides itself on "whole bean Italian coffee". Dawn asked if I wanted whipped cream, & yes--that was the best part of this hot drink. It tasted like hot water with a bland chocolate flavor with no coffee flavor to be savored. Disappointment in a mug for $3.75. The Cafe Monte Cristo Sandwich looked promising when it arrived...but when I tasted it, the only thing which was flavorful was the bacon. The ham & turkey sliced deli meat was absolutely indistinguishable for any flavors of ham or turkey! ($14.95; scarcely any powdered sugar on the French Toast, either, which is a hallmark of a Monte Cristo...& no, it isn't deep-fried in any batter, but the French Toast is a clever substitution & departure from the original.) I ate half of it & boxed the other half...the French Toast was bland, too--very little flavor. My side item was something I always look forward to here, because so few restaurants serve onion rings anymore! These are a $2.00 up charge, & I told Dawn I like them on the light side, not too dark--& these came out close to being dark, & they must have sat in the grease, because they were tough on the outside...not the best onion rings by far. Disappointment again! I came here anticipating another great experience at Steve's Cafe, & it was completely disappointing until Alivia appeared: Alivia noticed I appeared to be waiting, & I was--because I saw on my check that the Cafe Mocha comes with ONE REFILL! Dawn never mentioned nor offered me a refill, but Alivia did--& yes, that's exactly how to spell her name, which is pronounced as "Olivia". Alivia gave me a to-go cup with a lid, & whipping cream & all, that excellent but of genuine "Customer Service" kept this review from being one star! Purely because of Alivia, I will return to Steve's Cafe the next time I'm in Helena, a 100+ miles from home! Thank you, Alivia, for saving the day for me: The next time, I'm asking for you as my server!

No Sweat was a perfect little breakfast spot in downtown Helena. Organic and local ingredients. Oat…read morepancake was awesome and the rancheros were amazing. Cash only but they have an ATM inside. Great coffee as well, not subpar diner coffee.

Couple things that make this establishment stand out. First, I love hashbrowns and the breakfast…read moremenu has them on every plate. Except the oatmeal. However, you can get it on the side so I'll give them a pass. Second, it's the only place open at 7 AM with a short walk from the hotel. Ate there 2 times in two days and my coworker did the same. We covered four items on the menu for breakfast and zero complaints. Each cover is $10-15 and a good amount of food. It's quaint, quiet and the service is with a smile. They care about their food, which is locally sourced. The coffee is bottomless and quite good! Cash or check only but they have an ATM machine. I will return there every time I'm here!

We went to Hardware Cafe for an early dinner. We loved our…read moreexperience so much that we went back the next night! The salad ingredients are fresh, the dressings seem homemade, the BLT was perfect, the burgers are like a smashburger with fresh toppings! Probably the best burger I've ever had! The staff is friendly and helpful.

It was an early morning and I had not eaten yet, my friend who worked nights was hungry so we…read more decided to try this place. It was local, close to "home" and the photos looked great! LOL! I ended up getting the three egg breakfast, with linked sausage, hash browns and a couple lemon ricotta pancakes. My friend got two eggs, the huckleberry French toast and pork linked sausage. First, let's start with the positive notes. The place was clean, there dining room was big with plenty of open tables, our server was super nice and we were seated right away, the food was good for the most part. My over medium eggs were perfectly done, my lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious but the entire experience was ruined when the server brought out the bottle of TABLE SYRUP instead of maple syrup! I realize this is a small business but I haven't eaten Mrs Butterworth syrup since I was like a child. Anyway, the pancakes were fluffy, delicious and perfectly done, the sausage however had a soft mildly off-putting texture and the hash browns seemed old and had no flavor. I would come here again but not for the hash browns or table syrup.

We were in Helena for the day and heard great things about this spot from a few friends so we…read moredecided to check it out. I wish I was more hungry when I walked in cause I really wanted to try their "Holy Cow" style meals but could only go with the standard serving size. I ended up going with the chicken sandwich. The chicken was fried perfectly on the outside and the inside was tender and had good flavor. The fries here were very good and I would've kept ordering more of those if I had any more room. The food here is really great. It feels like the best diner food imaginable in a setting that offers so much more. The restaurant reminded me of a bigger chain but with the hometown feel. Big but cozy and personable. Our server was great and always made sure our drinks were full the whole meal. I'll be sure to come back here the next time we visit Helena.

Ordered a Monte Cristo which was ok but not great…read more The service was good although the server liked to chat with anyone who'd listen. The place is quite outdated but clean. 80% of the diners, at 5 PM, were over 70 as there is a senior discount. Liked but would not come back.

Great time with friends and family all visiting Helena for a wedding. The service is 10 stars and…read moreI'm bummed I did not get our sever's name. She was awesome and so much fun. Once I saw it on the menu I had to get the GIGANTIC PRETZEL (GP). It was gigantic and it was a pretzel. Great crispy outside and soft warm perfectly cooked inside. Get it, you won't regret it. We all loved it and the queso and hot mustard were a great match. I had the wings, buffalo sauce, and it came with fries. Both were really good. So much food I only ate 4 wings and 1/2 the fries. GP still weighing heavy in my gullet! The Wife had the Classic Mac and Cheese - nice taste but Luke warm instead of hot. Should have sent back to warm up. Her choice. The Kid had the brisket sandwich and garlic parm fries. The sandwich was so big., she ate 1/2 and hardly touched her fries. The fries were delish, as I had to sample a couple for review purposes. The Friend had a Buffalo chicken salad and The Other Friend had enchiladas. Both enjoyed their meals and had leftovers as the servings are generous. Great Time. Great Food. Great Service. Go! Eat Very Well!! HAVE FUN!!!

The relic of a brothel from days gone by, tastefully transformed into a lively pub in old town…read moreHelena. Biggest challenge is finding a parking space! But once you get there it is pure joy and the best food!! (And although it's gotten a bad rap for slow service, I beg your pardon! This is Montana, a long drive between places is part of the experience, so we should all slow down and enjoy it! I got my craft beer in record time, and order shortly after, the waitresses were very friendly and helpful but let you take your time and enjoy the experience! My wings were Excellent, great homemade sauce with wings on a bed of fries, which caught up the dripping sauce and made a wonderful meal, paired with a salad, this was a memorable and delicious little place to relax and enjoy historic Helena and Last Chance Gulch! Do try this place if you get the Last Chance!

I wish I had stopped to take some photos. This place is incredible! Even on a busy afternoon there…read morewas still plenty of seating for everyone! I love the style inside. It's dark but not too dark, sometimes you sit in a cafe and it's so bright you feel like you're going into surgery. Not here, it was very comfortable. There was a lot of a nostalgia items and decor that made my nerd heart sing! All the employees were SO incredibly nice! Especially as I was grappling with what drink to get. The man at the counter said if I had a drink somewhere else that I had liked to tell him and he could make the same thing. Which I thought was so nice! I got a huckleberry mocha- OUT OF THIS WORLD! And the sour dough toast with scrambled eggs were the perfect side with the drink! I adored this place and highly recommend you stop by!!

Funky vibes in this coffee house and we were even being serenaded by a gentleman playing the piano!…read moreStaff were friendly and quick with serving even with a busy morning rush! Coffee was great!

Pretty darn good…read more I'll caveat this with my coworker had some issues with his order, but they corrected it promptly so great service! The food comes out super fast, and it's as I mentioned pretty darn good I cannot complain! The po boy I got was tasty, and just enough food to keep me happy for the afternoon. This spot definitely rocks for lunch with it's speedy service and laid back atmosphere. The food itself, as I said it comes out fast! Like, questionably so but it wasn't bad so I can't complain haha. The one thing I didn't love is the cheese in my Po Boy got stuck to the wrapper it came out in so I lost a lot of cheese to the paper. Let's chat about ambiance fast, it's an interesting atmosphere very american but also very New Orleans at the same time. I like it but the walls are a smattering of different themes and ideas which makes for a somewhat incoherent atmosphere. Still, the music was at a good volume for conversation and for work. So yeah I'm happy!

Haven't been here for some time and decided to try them a second time. Had a cup of gumbo with a…read moresmall jambalaya. Generally most places will serve gumbo with a scoop of rice in the bowl but Zydeco just mixes it all in. The jambalaya was "just okay" and needed a boost of flavor and heat with some Crystal Louisiana hot sauce. Overall, not bad but I have had better. Oh , and about the beignets - come on folks! These are just deep fried squares or lumps of flour drizzled or dusted (or, here, drowned) with powder sugar. (Warning: Don't wear dark clothing, don't breathe or blow air on your beignet if they are still hot because, if you do, everyone will know know what you had for dessert!). The "service" was "just okay". Now you go up to the counter and order first. Get your own table and cleanup by taking dishes over to a tub when you're done eating. That's fine, not hard. But why pay a big tip for little to no customer "service?" As noted in other reviews I have asked: How does one gauge a tip when you order first at a counter, pay, find your own seating, get the food, and then expected to bus your own table? Under these circumstances, I'll tip 15% up front If I'm expected to pay first. I can always provide an extra tip for "extra" ordinary service and/or food before I leave. While I like the patriotic theme - and as observed the last time I was here - the place is a little outdated and could use a facelift.