Basal

I'm plant based and it's been a long time that I've been crippled by indecision when ordering due…read moreto so many amazing vegan options. I've NEVER experienced it in Montana but market on front has SO many delicious options for every dietary preference. I decided on a portobello pesto sandwich on ciabatta and it was 10/10. The bread, texture and flavor were perfect! Although I was just visiting, I'd be shocked if there were a better sandwich shop in this town. There is also a grab and go and souvenir section that's very convenient. It was busy and we did have to wait a while for our orders but it was so worth the wait. If you're craving a sandwich or a wrap, this is your place.

They had a couple of vegan options listed on their website, so we decided to give them a shot. I…read morehad a delicious salad and my husband had the portabello sandwich, which was quite memorable! They also had a coffee bar and a little market with locally made items. You can walk to the Clark Fork River or anywhere in downtown from their convenient location.

VLT Breakfast Sando

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Outside

Soup Farm

4.6(63 reviews)

0.6 mi

The tastiest, healthiest restaurant meal I ve while traveling…read more The soups, Chicken noodle and curry with pork and rice were delicious. Housemade with real ingredients and not too salty. It's the homemade soup you make for yourself if you were an excellent chef. The thai peanut salad was filled with protein and crunch with a perfect dressing. If the woman who waited on us was not the owner, she should be. She projected the optimal balance of welcoming friendliness and professionalism.

Service is exceptional. The food is delicious. One in our party had the tuna salad sandwich and…read moresaid it was the best they'd ever had (and they've eaten a lot of tuna sands. The turkey sandwich was also very good. The light touch of pesto really added to the meal. Definitely will recommend this to people we know.

Roasted Turkey sando

Vegetable Green Curry soup and Housemade Bratwurst

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$15 chicken pot pie "take and bake"

Cranky Sam Public House

4.5(146 reviews)

0.2 mi

They had a nice patio seating area. I had the shaved beef sandwich which came with pickled veggies…read moreand au jus. I thought the pickled veggies added a unique spin to a classic. I really appreciated the number of non alcoholic drinks! The Two Towns Ciderhouse Cosmic Crisp was awesome.

Alyssa, our server, was great and helpful with menu options. We had a Smash-burger with Caesar and…read morethe island plate. Both were fine but not great. The Mac salad on the side of the island plate in particular lacked flavor and the dish was overly salty. Caesar was interesting with a bit of heat. Decent meal, but just ok.

Area when you walk in

Vegetarian farro dish

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Green Source

3.9(71 reviews)

0.4 mi

I had an amazing experience! 0 line, staff was super nice and fast. I got a coffee and an açaí bowl…read morerecommended by the cashier. It was beautiful and sooo good! The coffee was great as well. 12/10!

Staff was just alright. They called the wrong name when serving my food. My food got mixed up with…read moresomebody else's. Food tasted bland, raw, and unseasoned. Would've loved more flavor. I ordered the Thrive Bowl and would not recommend. Tables were dirty and dish bin was full.

Influencer waffle blue dream smoothie

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Health nut & Hipster waffle, Acai bowl, & Buddha salad bowl!

The Stables

4.1(33 reviews)

0.1 mi

I really want to give 5 stars BUT..I'll start with what is great about The Stables: we made…read morereservations and a real person called to confirm! That was a first! We were seated at a window table which was lovely, the music was perfect and the restaurant was not loud even though it filled up as we were sitting there! Our server was wonderful! Classy, knowledgeable and personable. We had the smoked salmon hush puppies to start- loved the smokiness & flavor! For dinner, we were going to order the ciopinno but it wasn't available so we ordered the rack of lamb and of course, the NY steak! The rack of lamb had a good flavor, but instead of medium rare, it was well done. Sadly. The NY Steak was also well done- instead of med-rare. They did give a reduction in price when I mentioned it, which I didn't expect! Everything else was so great- we will definitely go back to give another chance!

Our server, Alex from Serbia, apparently there are two Alex's, was great. Very attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. The Bleu Cheesecake appetizer had nice blend of flavors, however the Crostini was a bit overcooked. Hard and dry. Gem Caesar salad was very different with nice flavor combinations. Beef bourguignon was delicious. Salmon dish also very good. We couldn't agree which was better which is always a good thing for a meal. Alex recommended the Pavlova and I'm glad he did. Lots of lots of complexity. Yummy!

Yummy drinks! Hugo spritz maybe?

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Duck pate

Tagliare Delicatessen

4.7(330 reviews)

0.9 mi

Can't wait for lunch on the plane. My daughter picked up sandwiches in Missoula and packed them…read moreaway to bring back to Colorado. I transferred them to my bag now in route to Hawaii. it'd be awesome and easier if you'd open a location in Breckenridge CO!

Great sandwich! BOC FTW!!! (get there before they sell out of…read morebread!)..................................... ..........................................................

Turkey, fresh mozzarella:avocado on FRESH sourdough roll

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Outside

Good Food Store

4.2(225 reviews)

1.2 mi

If you're in Missoula and care about food, this place is a must-visit. From the moment you pull up…read moreto that iconic curved metal facade with the rust-colored awnings, you know you're somewhere special. The selection is genuinely impressive. The wine department alone is worth the trip -- they've got everything organized by region with these great little signposts (Chile, Argentina, an actual sake and dessert section), plus a deep bench of natural and small-production bottles. Found some gems I hadn't seen anywhere else in town. The prepared food situation is excellent. The hot bar, salad bar, and antipasto bar are all $9.99/lb, and they've got a made-to-order panini station and wok bowls if you'd rather get something fresh. Solid spot for a quick, quality lunch. What really sets this place apart is that it's so much more than a grocery store. There's a whole housewares section with SMEG kettles, beautiful linens, mugs, and kitchen gear -- dangerously easy to walk out with more than you came for. They even have a sunny garden nook with locally grown succulents, orchids, lavender, and organic seed packets from regional growers. Love that they support local. Clean, bright, well-staffed, and stocked with care. This is the kind of place that makes you want to actually cook. Highly recommend.

The Green Guardian smoothie at the Good Food Store is one of my favorite things in Missoula. I get…read moreone several times a week, and it is consistently amazing. Fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to get some greens in without sacrificing flavor. If you haven't tried it, definitely give it a shot!

Excellent international choices, the best of the Northwest, and local favorites made right here in Western Montana.

Our commitment to local sets us apart. We work directly with local ranchers and processors to bring you the freshest selection.

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More than 800 bulk items

Florabella

4.1(95 reviews)

0.9 mi

•$$$

Second time in Missoula, second time at Florabella! Still living this restaurant! The space is so…read morefun and colorful it's hard not to like it... and the light fixture is especially eye catching!! Tonite we tried the Arugula Salad which is beyond delicious! And the Mutti Tomato Tartar along with the Funghi Pizza! I would say that the tomato Tartar with the crust of the pizza was amazing! The pizza itself was good but not great to me... I didn't realize that it wasn't a tomato sauce based pizza... I prefer tomato sauce but other than that the toppings were really good! Our waitress could not have been any cuter! She was here she said for a short time from NYC and loved Missoula. I hope she stays because good servers are hard to find!

My server was really sweet and gave great recommendations! The food was amazing, definitely get the…read moreartichoke arancini. The dining room is beautiful and if you're not in the mood for dinner, stop by their cafe in the morning! They have great pastry options and good coffee.

The view from my table

Mutti Tomato Tartar (Burrata, Caper, Roasted Garlic Aioli)

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Cafe side

Five on Black

4.4(485 reviews)

0.2 mi

i was passing through on my way to washington and wanted something to eat for lunch that wasn't…read morefried or super heavy and reasonably priced. this place went above and BEYOND. it is fairly priced, the customer service was so good and the food was delicious. very flavorful, fresh and satisfying. highly highly recommend

Brazilian fast casual concept with custom bowls? Very intriguing idea, so we decided to stop by on…read moreour way out of town. Service is fast and friendly. It's a little loud and dark inside but they explain why even on a sign inside the restaurant. Pick a base, pick a meat, pick accoutrements, pick sauces. Sound familiar to many popular chains? Yep, just with a unique spin. I tried a large brown rice and salad bowl with the beef, sweet potato, roasted red pepper sauce, chimichurri, tomato vinaigrette, and farofa. It's a lot of good and the flavors are fresh, especially with the brightness from the chimi. The sweet potatoes are seasoned beautifully and the best part of the dish afterwards. The beef...needs more salt and has been sitting in the line for a bit too long - gray and bland, which I feel is not the hallmark of Brazilian churrosco. But the grill setup is there for the vibes. Maybe try the chicken next time. Also make sure you get the pao de quejo, super addictive chewy cheese rolls that are best fresh from the oven. Again the steam tray probably wasn't helping but either way are worth it as a side.

Interior

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Plonk

4.3(386 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great Missoula experience! We are visiting from out of state and stopped by earlier today. Great…read moreservice and food!

Good food and decent cocktails. We visited Plonk on a Thursday evening, and it was mostly full when…read morewe left. Plonk has exposed brick, an ornate ceiling, and an eclectic mix of seating options. At this restaurant, you seat yourself and a server will bring out menus and take your order as is typical. I tried the cowboy bebop to drink, we split the chef's cheese board, and I tried the Parisian gnocchi as a main. The cowboy bebop tasted more like a gingerale than a whiskey forward cocktail. The cheese board had a tasty selection of cheeses. The Parisian gnocchi had a good combination of flavors, but it was difficult to get all of the different flavor components in a single forkful. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Plonk and would recommend them for dinner in Missoula.

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Sean R.

5 years ago

Grumpiest staff I've met in Montana. Sort of expect it in NYC or LA, but c'mon. Get over yourselves Basal. You aren't even approaching hot shit. read more

Ashley S.

108

6 years ago

My salad was absolutely delicious! If only I could create something this delicious at home!

Randy R.

5 years ago

Very Good coffee. Good quiche!. Good service. Smoothies look good but I didn't have one

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