Brian&#x27;s Top Notch Cafe

**Door dash order. It was a burger, nothing special to say about it that stood out or wowed me. The…read morepub fries sounded and looked really good in pictures, but ended up being soggy and stale upon arrival, and I should have probably just went with regular fries without all that jazz.

Extreme fancy shakes and killer burgers! You can't go wrong with any burger here! They are all…read moreunique and yummy! The star of the show was my cookie dough shake, omg how massive! It was sooooo good. Parking lot for parking, service was decent and prices were typical for Montana. I would come again.

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Roadhouse Diner

4.6(472 reviews)

0.8 mi

Sat at counter. 100 degrees outside and this place didn't bat and eye with hot kitchen…read more Bite for bite absolute best burger. They pay attention to every detail. Bun fresh baked, fresh avocado and grilled mushrooms. Even the way they wrapped it was perfect to prevent stuff from slipping out. And I have not clue how the pulled off the feat of keeping it hot during the entire time I ate the burger and I am not a slow eater. Not a good burger, a GREAT burger. And definitely get the shoe string fries. Awesome experience.

What a GREAT little diner! Voted best burgers by everyone for years for a very good reason…read more Simple, straightforward menu: freshly ground burgers served any way you want them, fresh cut fries, substitute a salad - a really nice salad - for free. There are chicken and black bean sandwich options as well as sauces galore. The service was excellent! And the building was, well, very cool. Log cabin and knotty pine and log poles. I loved it all.

Artwork inside

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Inside view!

The Kitchen At The Wild Hare

4.7(55 reviews)

0.2 mi

I can't make this up.... 2pm, Monday afternoon, only 2 other…read morepeople in this place. We came here because of the amazing reviews, wanted to sit outside and got promptly greeted and sat at a table, 2 adults and 3 kids. We ordered 3 smash burgers, one Caesar salad and a side of onion rings for my youngest. The burgers had a worse meat to bread ratio than a McDonald hamburger, the onion rings completely burned, we asked for the onion rings to be redone, well that took 45 minutes and they delivered half of what was coming in with the burger. When we finally was ready to go we were billed for 4 burgers instead of 3, since i had already paid it took like an act of congress to reverse the charge and do over. And absolutely travesty of an experience and should close down until they can get the most basic things right.

Swung through after a very long day of travel. Grabbed the American burger and it really hit the…read morespot. The fries were really good too. The burger was pretty big so I couldn't finish it but I gave it my best shot!

The booths opposite the huge tv screens

$16 plus fries, grotesque price point, zero value.

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The full menu isn't available every day.

The Burger Bunker

3.9(80 reviews)

0.2 mi

This place is called Burger Bunker. They specialize in hamburgers…read more I like my hamburgers, cooked fresh and cook, medium, or medium, rare and juicy

Burger Bunker downtown brough back the Burger Master spirit, and it's kind of amazing. A new friend…read more(local, fellow nerd, and cycling gearhead) told me they serve up some of the old favorites. I ordered the Flying Pizza Burger--Texas toast, marinara, cheese, beefy goodness. The onion rings? Breaded with Krusteaz and fried in beef tallow--exactly like my friend used to make back in the day at Burger Master. Perfect! Pro Tip: Ask for the Brown Cow--Rootbeer + soft serve. Off-menu. Fantastic. It was so good, I even brought a Flying Pizza Burger and rings to my 84-year-old mom. Brought her right back to her high school days. If you're hungry for a throwback with real flavor, this place nails it.

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Sip 'n Dip Lounge

4.0(205 reviews)

0.1 mi

Really cute mermaid bar! I heard that this was a nice place to check out and was not disappointed…read more Ambiance was really nice and drinks were very good.

The Sip 'n Dip lounge is a must-stop spot if you're ever in Great Falls, MT. Is it in what appears…read moreto be a sketchy area downtown? Perhaps. Do you feel awkward parking at a hotel that looks like a total dump just to go upstairs to this bar? Yes, but you still should. I ended up going on my own, and came back with colleagues the last night of our trip as it's a must stop. As I'm sure we all know, what makes it fun and unique is the dancing Mermaid performances in the pool behind the bar. Such a cool concept to watch them entertain you while you enjoy a good drink. My first time in the bartender was fantastic and giving me all the history of the place, and how the pool used to just be the hotels' actual swimming pool, and guests would swim in it, no Thank you. I ordered the cranberry cherry limeade, not realizing that it was basically a bucket full of booze, equivalent to three drinks (not complaining, just forewarning) also enjoyed chatting with the bartender about how the place is haunted. Definitely gives off that vibe and total dive bar/tiki feel. I'd come back every time I'm in this town or on a road trip. 21+---although they allowed a few families to come in with kids for a minute and get a picture by the mermaids, which I thought was super cool. And yes, you can tip the maids too! I didn't get any food from the restaurant, but I heard from a few it wasn't amazing so I think this is just a dive drinking spot for me.

Dive bar vibes.

The tiki bar

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Fuddruckers

3.7(46 reviews)

2.3 mi

The hamburgers here are really good. The buns are cooked fresh and they have fresh ingredients…read morelaid out. One thing I don't like is they have all the sauces laid out for you to Access except for Ranch you have to go ask for it every time it's annoying. Their onion rings and baked potatoes are great! Their iced tea is a little weak for my taste. My least favorite thing about Fuddruckers is the price. They charge you for every little thing. By the time you're done a basic meal for each person is at least $20.

Bun was great, 1/4 burger ok, fry order small but good. Cost…read morewas a big downside, two people for $50. Now I see why I only go there once a year.

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Clark and Lewie's

4.0(78 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great breakfast; friendly waitstaff with good service. Kept my coffee warm throughout the meal…read more What more could you ask for? The whole O'Haire complex is worth the trip to Great Falls alone and Clark and Lewie's has never failed to leave me with a smile.

Gone there for years. Last night was terrible. Long waits. Clams weren't right and other food was…read moreok but took way too long from the kitchen. Didn't seem busy so no clue what was happening. Always liked it so hope they get it right.

Bar area, Clark and Lewies.

Eggs Benedict

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Ford's Drive In

3.5(56 reviews)

1.9 mi

Wanted a quick bit leaving town but didn't want the usual "fast food", these place is better than…read moretheir avg stars. Quick and yummy burgers, and TATER TOTS! Hello! Plus they basically said "we can almost make any shake, what did you like"...say less! Perfect stop before the highway! Great old drive up vibe, gave me burger master, a&w meets Dicks (if you from Seattle) feels. Thank you!

We liked the fast food restaurant but it's been a few years since we ate there. Good burgers and…read morefries and shakes.

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Fries and smiley fries

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Tracy's Family Restaurant

3.9(247 reviews)

0.5 mi

Good experience. Had the huckleberry chicken and waffles. They had a gluten free option for waffles…read morewhich was awesome for me. Only let down was they didn't use real maple syrup but the huckleberry sauce was great as a replacement.

The food is good, with generous portions, but the prices are noticeably higher than other cafés…read more Be aware: if you don't wait to be seated, the staff may take offense and treat you as though you're insignificant, putting you "in your place." For a venue that should feel welcoming, the attitude comes across as unnecessarily rude.

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Aishly C.

101

2

0

3 years ago

I wish ZERO stars was an option, because this place deserves it. To start with, the cafe is dirty and numerous customers can walk back into the kitchen while the food is being cooked. So unsanitary. Also, there is a used fly swatter that hangs above the flat top on which the owner cooks. Again, super disgusting and unsanitary. Also, he has made very homophobic and hateful comments on a public post regarding an event in Great Falls. Stay away from this awful diner and do not support this hate monger. There are many other amazing local places in Great Falls that deserve your money and patronage. read more

Melissa O.

2

67

18

1 year ago

Brian is amazing and honored to meet him. The breakfast is fantastic! Brian is not only the short order cook, owner for 37 years, but he also helps the less fortunate. Breakfast is great and highly recommend! What he gets, he gives!!!!!! read more

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