Tumbleweed Cafe

I have nothing but great things to say about the Gardner market…read more I was hesitant to go there because everyone said it was so expensive but I found the experience delightful. I wish I had gone there earlier in my stay just for the ambience lol. There are many things to question about Gardner Montana ;)However, the Gardner market was not one of them. Everybody in there was so polite and friendly. I couldn't believe it. Every time I asked for something everybody was incredibly helpful and there were some really nice ladies that were just totally friendly. The store is stocked to the brim. It has everything, at my hotel they were saying oh you won't find sunscreen or cream there but you know what they had every possible sunscreen and cream available!!! I was able to go there toward my last day and get things that I really needed like water and some sleeping pills since I was in a hotel that was very noisy! I would highly recommend the Gardner market to anyone and just remember when you're on a vacation things are more expensive because people are trying to make money in a small town so don't hold that against them. I love that market and if I lived in Gardner, I would shop there no matter what.

Good market to stop in for essentials before heading into Yellowstone. Pricing are a little on the…read moreexpensive side, but the prices are definitely on par with the other markets in the area, so I'm not surprised by the prices. They have everything from your usual grocery items, hot food, frozen food, produce, toiletries, etc. Small parking lot could get full, but people seem to leave at a decent pass.

08/30/2024

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Our new 50 kWh solar array. Investing in the future of the Market, of Gardiner, and our kids.

Yellowstone Perk

4.4(177 reviews)

Breakfast sandwiches are fantastic and service was really great. Definitive recommend. Ate too fast…read moreto take pics.

Good coffee. We filled up for the road ahead! (Jul 2026)…read more Cute little cafe. Friendly (disinterested) dog. Clean bathroom.

From the back of the cafe

Huckleberry fudge ice cream

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Iced huckleberry latte

EAT Cafe

4.2(17 reviews)

One kid had the iced chai latté and she said it was the best…read more The other kid had a small cup of the chocolate chip ice cream and she said it was okay for the first few bites, but then somehow she liked it more, as she got further into the scoop. Personally, I was very thrilled with the great air conditioning in the dining room which is adjacent to the counter. It was hot outside, and actually cold in the adjacent dining room. Thank you very much for that. And my kid said the employees were very nice to her.

The food was good--not great, but certainly enjoyable. You order at the counter, and the process…read morewas quick and easy. We ate outside on the sidewalk patio, which offers a nice atmosphere just outside the gates of Yellowstone. It's a great spot to sit outside, enjoy the weather, and take in the activity of Gardiner. One thing I'm personally not a fan of is being asked to leave a tip when ordering, before you've actually received any food or service. I know this has become increasingly common at counter-service restaurants, but it's a practice I could definitely do without. Overall, a solid spot to grab a bite while visiting Gardiner and Yellowstone.

Interior

Smashburger & Fries

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Interior

Local Advice

4.9(8 reviews)

Picked up sandwiches to take with us for a picnic and hike. Wow great sandwiches! The ingredients…read morewere very fresh and packaged nice. We also got two of the smoothies YUM! Very fresh and not too sweet! Highly recommend! The service was nice and my daughter even bought a cute stained glass buffalo from the little gift rack next to the food truck. Picnic tables with games great place to eat outside and enjoy the view.

This was a really refreshing meal in the park. The pastrami sandwich tasted really good and the…read moresunset smoothie was so refreshing. If you're in this area, I think this is the best truck.

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The CORRAL

3.8(350 reviews)

We thought we would give this place a try. After all it was a travel day and we normally don't cook…read moreon travel days. We had the beef burgers. Burgers are 1/2 pound and were cooked correctly. Hand cut fries were awesome. You order at the window and they bring you your food and drink. Young lady that was our server was very friendly and checked on us frequently. Outdoor seating but the weather was perfect and the tables have umbrellas. Overall worth the stop.

Appetizers were good, entrees were decent. Only complaint was the pricing and service. Very…read moreexpensive

Outdoor dining

Grilled chicken sandwich

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The menu

Wonderland Cafe & Lodge

4.2(688 reviews)

must stop here for a meal! everything was amazing! great menu and service! great ambiance! they…read moreeasily accommodated our gluten free needs. we got: braised pork sandwich with wild game chili whipped feta and beet toast with sweet potato fries tuna melt and fries jalapeño cornbread curried pumpkin hummus

Stayed at the Wonderland lodge (which I HIGHLY recommend) and had dinner at the cafe with 3 others…read morein our group. This place is popular (for good reason) and we had to wait over 40 minutes for a table. It gave us time to walk around the area until we received our text that it was our turn! We were seated outdoors which was perfect on a beautiful evening. The staff and our waitress were very friendly and helpful. The inside was also very inviting. I ordered the wild game chili which was DELICIOUS! The chili had some heat and came with jalapeño cornbread and maple mascarpone. I'm still thinking about this meal and want to know the recipe!! The others in my group ordered the Montana burger with bison, wild game chili and the Mac and Cheese. They were all very happy with their meals as well. RUN don't walk to this place for a delicious meal with friendly service!!! It is worth the wait!!

Counter service

Elk Chili Mac

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House Ketchup

Paradise Deli

4.6(27 reviews)

0.4 mi

Best pastrami sandwich I have had in a long time. My son got the smash burger and said the same…read more Staff is super friendly and gave us some advice on things to do and restaurants to visit on our trip. We will stop here every time we pass by.

We came here for a turkey sub and Montana cheesesteak. Just those two sandwiches. It took a good…read more30 minutes and people who ordered after us got their order first. Everyone left and we just sat there. No updating us on sorry it's taking so long. It was def the cheesesteak that took so long but there weren't that many people here. Just ridiculous. He finally told us there was glitch but didn't say what it was. When I asked him he mentioned that it was a system glitch but it wasn't because he handed the cook a paper ticket. Will not come back!

Owners and sandwich prep area

Veggie Cheesesteak - Grilled bell peppers and onions. Choice of two extra cold toppings.

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Left side - Bacon EGG & cheese Croissant Right side - Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant

Follow Yer Nose Smoke Wagon

4.7(40 reviews)

Super satisfying and efficient meal for post-Yellowstone hunger. I was with a big group and got to…read moretry a bit of everything. The food was ready in maybe 10 minutes max despite the large order size. There is not much paradox of choice going on here with just two protein options - turkey and pulled pork - and five or so sides including cheesy corn, collard greens, coleslaw, and baked beans. The turkey was great - moist, with some nice additions (apple maybe?). The pork was fine but a tiny bit dry. The cheesy corn was a tad oily but the rest of the sides were great, especially the collard greens. It's located in an outdoor area where there is an open-air bar and corn hole, so you can essentially be at the barbecue place and an outdoor bar at the same time. Overall, a few tiny tweaks could be made to the food but it was a very enjoyable experience and soul-comforting food.

We chose BBQ as tonights dinner while traveling and were pleased with our choice. A food truck set…read moreup in downtown with a gravel area with picnic tables. There was a stage with live music. We ordered and were shortly awarded with 1/2 rack of ribs, cole slaw, and baked beans. The ribs were plenty for us to share as were the side dishes. We had a couple of ribs left over. Beans were seasoned well, ribs were tender and really didn't need any sauce. Slaw cc was creamy and tasty. Quick service, great food, reasonable prices, nice outdoor space. Street parking

Small stall with outdoor seating.

Brisket Sandwich

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Bears Brew

4.5(62 reviews)

Holy Coffee! This place is a must when back near the North entrance of Yellowstone. Strong coffee,…read moretasty bites and service that makes your day better because of their friendly smiles! Somehow I got lucky and there was no line when we showed up. That hadn't been the case when we drove by and tried to visit earlier in our trip. I had an iced latte and my husband an iced Americano. Both were very good and you can tell they take time brewing their shots. We also tried a breakfast sandwich on a jalapeño bagel and bacon, and it was very good! Tasted like it was out of a bagel shop in NYC. We also ordered a breakfast burrito with bacon and it was not your average burrito. It was more of a wrap, but it was GOOD! And the salsa was fire! Spicy and very tasty. Homemade for sure! We will surely be back when in the area! Highly recommend you do the same

Stopped here for breakfast before a long day of hiking! The ladies handled the line with ease and…read morewarmth, and the menu was thoughtfully designed. The Bison Meadow Latte was the best latte I've had, and the breakfast sandwich on a bagel was flavorful, warm, and well-textured. I'd definitely be a regular if I lived in town!

Cinnamon sugar donuts

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Exterior with walk up counter

Grizzly Grille

4.6(74 reviews)

4.5 mi

Must go! This place was located right out of our hotel. The specials were Ramen and Ribs, both…read moreportions was very generous, I got the steak po boy, such good flavor I ate everything there was nothing left. Honestly this is one of the best places to eat in Gardiner, Montana after finding this place we kept eating here. Hours were 12:30-9 so by the time we got there after driving Yellowstone it was still open. They had picnic tables for you to sit at while you are or you could take it to go. The place was very nice. Definitely a must stop and go try it out.

Loved it! I had chicken nachos, hubby had fish and chips. Hot and delicious!…read moreNachos were made with blue corn chips and had plenty of toppings. There were plenty of picnic tables to choose from. We were delighted to see a group of deer as we dined!

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3 years ago

We had delicious sandwiches and coffee. Employees are nice and the restaurant is cute!

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