Great addition to Bigfork! Being dedicated to the former ice cream tenant, hubby & I were resigned…read moreto being disappointed our first time in... however, The Marketplace is DELIGHTFUL with a delicious variety of treats. Lots of choices: gelato, shakes, coffees, teas, homemade cakes, cupcakes & pie! The folks here are uber-friendly, engaging & eager to please. Oftentimes you'll be served by the lovely owner/baker herself, Teaghan. My husband, a long-time huckleberry shake connoisseur, had a religious experience with the shake here. I had a slice of the homemade 'Northwest Berry' pie - perfect crust, filled w fresh fruit. We're looking forward to enjoying the whole menu throughout the year. The outdoor patio has seating under the giant trees with a view of Bigfork Bay & people watching on busy days. And, bonus, in addition to the outside area, there's a small seating area/dessert nook with several tables that joins The Marketplace to the Bigfork Inn dining room. We usually have no problems finding a parking spot on the street nearby. Stays open late to cap off a beautiful Bigfork day.

Absolutely recommend! The cinnamon roll with caramel glaze was unreal, the clam chowder had the…read moreperfect little kick, and the turkey bacon club was hands down one of the best I've ever had. I'll be dreaming about this lunch for the foreseeable future!

We arrived for breakfast around 9:30 and the place had a few occupied tables with one server and a…read morebarista whom also acted as a server. It was small but a cozy feeling. Having never been there before I wasn't sure what kind of coffee drinks were available, but they had a decent selection so I ordered an iced caramel coffee (bonus in my book). We ordered a cinnamon roll to start and share, then our main plates. We received the roll before my coffee even though I ordered the drink first; probably because the barista at wasn't stationary position and was taking other orders. It was then that things slowed down a bit after a large table was seated. Once we received our food we were over-all happy with everything. Though my husband was disappointed in the potatoes O'Brien since the onion and peppers were just added to the top of the regular breakfast potatoes instead of frying them together. I'd say 8/10, we would go again if we were back in the area.

On our last day of touring Bigfork, MT, we had to kill time before our flight. We started off the…read moreday with a super cool classic car show all over downtown. Then, we had some more time to kill, so we decided to grab some lunch before heading to the airport. We had done very well listening to our local friends so far this trip, so we asked them for one more recommendation. They recommended this place. And thank goodness they did. Ambiance was super cool. A lowkey location in a strip mall, the inside struck me like a nice, hippy couple decorated it. It was pretty chill vibes, as the kids say. Each member of the hippy couple brought their ethnic background to the table here, one Italian and one Portuguese. Pretty neat combination. They were very nice folks. Very good customer service. There are only two of them, though, so if there's a line, prepare to be in for a wait. I didn't mind, since our goal was to kill time anyway. Also, a side note, the inside of the store was very hot the day we came, so we opted to order and eat outside. There are a couple of tables and chairs out there, thankfully. As for the food, I forget exactly what we ordered, but I'm like 80% sure that I ordered the Chourico & Peppers (Spicy, smoked Portuguese sausage, slow cooked with ripe tomatoes, fresh bell peppers and yellow onions). Excellent sandwich. A nice, hearty, crispy, soft baguette stuffed with the meat concoction. And the meat was very flavorful. Very smoky sausage, which might have been just too heavy on its own, but it had some help from the peppers and onions. Really good stuff. I also got to try an Italian sandwich. I'm not sure which one at all. It was a special written on the board, so I can't find it on their regular menu, but it was also good. Fresh, simple ingredients. Same, delicious bread. Solid. But I would choose the Portuguese options every time, though, since that's a rarer cuisine in this country. Overall, I'm so glad we stopped here. I love supporting small business, I love trying new things, and I love the quaint little town of Bigfork, MT.

Pros: Ambiance is super groovy. Borderline hippy hipster…read more Very cool. Service was great. Very friendly couple manning the register. Food was super high quality. Amazingly soft bread, simple but delicious ingredients. Cons: It is very hot inside. I recommend eating outside. The service is good, but also slow, since it's just the two of them, so don't show up in a hurry. Tips: We got an Italian and a Portuguese sandwich, and enjoyed them both! You can't really go wrong ordering anything here.

Love this place, the food is to die for and the prices are very fair. Keep up the great workread more

We visited Echo Lake Cafe twice during our trip to the Flathead Valley…read more There's something for everyone here, from scrambles and salads to breakfast burritos and BLTs. Check the board for the soup and home-baked item of the day. We discovered some gems that way, like the chicken and rice soup! You can also get half of most of their sandwiches, which delighted me. As did the tuna melt, and their iced tea on a hot day. Everyone comes to eat here: tourists, locals, on bikes, in trucks, from all around. If you arrive at lunchtime, you may encounter a wait but they have plenty of trees to park yourself under until it's your turn for a table.

Found this spot on our last day on a recent vacation to Glacier National Park and so wished we'd…read morefound it sooner! Glacier Perks serves up delightful specialty coffees and high quality, fresh eats in a charming little shop. When we were in, I got their s'mores mocha, which was a smoky version of other shops cloyingly sweet options. It was chocolatey, the espresso was beautifully rich, and the smokiness added the perfect s'mores kick. For my breakfast, I got their avocado toast. Hearty, freshly baked toasted bread topped with pesto aioli, sliced avocado, and pico--it was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I wasn't convinced the pico would be a good addition but it was pitch perfect. The service was friendly. The shop is very small. We were able to find a spot to sit and enjoy but on a busy morning, I could see this being challenging. Some of the best coffee and breakfast bites in the area!

Such a lovely place. Very kind baristas, attentive and took great care of us, even gave my kids a…read morefree treat! Coffee is roasted right next door so it is local! They have a little area where they sell locally made foods, snacks, and various local mercantile. Lakeside park is also nearby and perfect to enjoy the scenery while sipping on your favorite cup!

An amazing coffee and salad! Friendly staff and an easy and chill environment to relax and study…read more Highly recommend this spot!

Definitely not what we expected this place to be. There wasn't really anything "fresh" about my…read moremicrowaved breakfast burrito with the lowest grade salsa you can get at the grocery store.