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    The Knead Cafe

    4.6 (290 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE KNEAD CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ali P.

    Cute place with great tasty food and service. Our waitress checked in on us multiple times, 10/10 service and delicious food! Glad we stopped before heading to the airport, perfect last meal before our travel day!

    Brian W.

    "Mike just makes the soups; she does everything else", said the waitress. Well Mike, those are some fine soups. Tasted the split pea and carrot ginger soups and I can see why they take so much time. The quiche of the day was solid including the GF crust, which must have been made by Mike's better half. They make a good team.

    Coffee anyone?
    Michael L.

    The Knead Cafe lives up to the hype and if you don't mind waiting to get a table, you'll be highly satisfied. It's a small place yes, but it's got a rustic and quaint feel to it. The staff was upbeat, energetic and really appeared to be flowing as a team. The food was great, and we were there before 10am and we were able to order from the breakfast and lunch menu. I think the lesson is, you can't and won't go wrong. The portions are not only large and intense, but they do a great job of letting flavors fly and compliment each other. The Sante Fe Hash, the Veggie Breakfast Burrito and Black bean quinoa falafel wrap were all loved. With specialty toast, brilliant soup and a fresh fruit bowl, we couldn't have had happier taste buds and tummies. Highly recommend if you have a chance. Enjoy! *I do see reviews about its location and agreed it's not the most obvious, but it's far from hidden. Keep your eyes peeled or follow your GPS and I promise you'll get there just fine.

    Breakfast Burrito

    The food here is by far the best place we have EVER been to!! Made with appreciation, care, and precision. If you love breakfast, this is your place to go to. The service was excellent! We will make specific trips just to eat here! :)

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    Paul M.

    Probably my favorite breakfast spot in town. Friendly staff and lots of good options on the menu. Got the waffles and they were really good. Came with fresh fruit and a generous portion of bacon on the side. Menu says it is TWO WAFFLES but it was really HALF A WAFFLE with two squares from a waffle make that does 4 squares per waffle! That was really my only complaint. Ordered the "sticky toffee pudding" and it was good but it was more like chocolate cake with a hint of toffee inside. Inside was fun, playing jazz music with various posters of bands and artists from years past. I would come back!

    Chun P.

    The Knead Cafe at the very end of Main Street Kalispell is a hidden gem! Situated in a nondescript strip mall, and also nondescript itself inside, this cafe has amazing food! And wonderful attentive service as well from my genuinely friendly brunette waitress. $15 Santa Fe Hash...rather than corned beef, they subbed in delicious carnitas mixed with nice potato hash, and added some delightful Spanish flavors of black beans, onions, peppers, chilies, cheese, spices and topped by two eggs....tasty and very filling!

    Everything we got was amazing. scone 10/10, homemade bread amazing, so good exceeded expectations!!

    Alex P.

    We were lucky enough to sit down as soon as we walked in. Great little spot in Kalispell. The Bee Sting coffee was awesome. The Welsh eggs were outstanding. Sorry, no pictures. The service superb. Limited parking in the front. And remember, once you're done eating make sure to give someone else a chance to occupy your table since this is a small but popular place. Glad we found it. Go check them out.

    Under the carrots the lettuce was slimy

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    Food was excellent and service outstanding. Group had soup, quiche and huevos rancheros. And we shares a blueberry scone.

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    10 months ago

    Food was excellent fast and had a good variety to choose from... definitely recommend the huckleberry coffee cake !!!!

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    10 months ago

    What a lovely place with friendly staff and delicious food. A great lunch spot when in the Kalispell area.

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    Perfection-nothing negative to say-if you want perfect, go here! The salted caramel latte is amazing!!!

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    Very highly recommend. A wide variety of healthy options including gluten free entrees and desserts.

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    Delicious food, delightful service. A must when in Kalispell. Had the bee sting latte, the Welsh eggs and the baja. Superb!!!

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    Iced Coffee and burrito bowl is amazing! Staff is wonderful and if you are looking for gluten free items this is your place!

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