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    The Hardware Cafe

    4.8 (66 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Huckleberry pancakes
    Steve K.

    Came after being recommended. Got the huckleberry pancakes and coffee. Don't put, syrup on this as it would ruin whatever the creamy goodness they put on it. Better than normal coffee as well. I will certainly be back.

    Virginia B.

    Located just outside Helena in a small strip center. There's plenty of parking right out front. This is my favorite place to eat in the Helena area. We came here 2 times in the week I visited. I got breakfast dishes both times I went here. My first meal was a huge omelette that was so much food I could not eat it all. Very nicely done with spinach and cheese and bacon. The hash browns were great. My second meal was a more traditional breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon and hash browns with a side of pancakes. I usually do not eat pancakes but these looked good and the family on the first visit was raving about them. Oh my, I have no idea how they made them do good. First pancakes I have eaten since the 70's!! When I go back I will get them again! This would be a 5 star review for the first visit....our waitress was wonderful and despite 7 hungry people was cheerful and served all of us quickly and any requests we made were handled well. The second visit the food was awesome but the waitress was really below average. Long wait for anything that was requested and no smile ever made. However when I am in the area again I will be here several times. Note: the pictures are from two different times, not all of them were eaten by me, but everyone was so pleased with the food.

    Taylor C.

    This is a must if you're in Helena, Montana. This cute little breakfast spot was the highlight of our trip. The menu was extensive, and lots of options to choose from. We decided to split a cinnamon roll and breakfast burrito. The cinnamon was HUGE and impressive. They had great lattes, too! The waitress was super friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend it.

    Hardware burger
    Raelene V.

    Drove the seven minutes from Helena proper to dine at this establishment which might just have the most delicious burgers in the area. They are a breakfast/lunch joint with everything on the menu from flavored pancakes and eggs Benedict to a walleye plate but we came for the burgers. I chose the "Hardware Select": cheese, red relish, onions, pickles on a brioche bun" while DD chose the Burger AU Poiv: Brie cheese, arugula, red onions and peppered aioli on a brioche bun. Both were great, the Hardware was a classic burger while the au poiv was a nice change. Burgers are served with onion rings, fries, a cup of soup or a side salad. I chose onion rings while DD went with fries so we could sample both. The fries were homemade and very tasty as were the onion rings. I also had a bowl of clam chowder which was the soup of the day and I wished I had upgraded to a bowl. It was homemade and spot on. DD also ordered a bowl of French Onion because it's her favorite. It turned out to be entree sized and she had to take it with her. Their motto is "our food is excellent" and they are correct. Our server was great. She was busy but always checked on us and promptly got refills when she saw our drinks were low. I had the coffee which was fantastic. They roast the beans in house and you can buy the beans if you like. The ambience here was pleasant. Clean and well lit it's not fancy. There were old cooking implements and tins on a shelf that ran along the wall and lots of Montana pictures on the wall too. There are a few booths but mostly tables. There is lots of parking spaces right in front. My cousin tells me the also have a drive up place in Helena that mainly sells burgers and fries but it's worth the seven minute drive to Montana City to give the Hardware Cafe a try. Truly one of the best meals we've had in Helena!

    Egg white omelette with hashbrowns
    Elena C.

    Holy cow! This food is so dang good. I got the egg white omelette, and it was delish. The hashbrowns are the awesome kind that are crunchy on the outside and soft potatoey on the inside. I upcharged to get some huckleberry cream pancakes, and my dear sweet jeebus...those are some of the best pancakes I've had in my life. Can't wait to come back!

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    6 months ago

    Excellent food and delightful service. I had the Cobb salad and it was gigantic. I thought the decor was cute.

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    7 months ago

    People are friendly, portion sizes are great, and they have so many gluten-free options. Best breakfast in a long time.

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    The food was great and the service was even better. I am looking forward to going for breakfast.

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    2 years ago

    Hardware Cafe. Never goes wrong. Food is always tasty and service with a smile. Fantastic brunch as well

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    3 years ago

    Loved it! Great for travelers cause they open very early. And they are right off the 15! Very delicious home made foods!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious and unique dining experience in Montana City. I've never been disappointed in the food or the service!

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