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Buffalo Cafe

4.4 (510 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Micaela R.

10/10 My family and I ate here TWICE during our three day stay. This place has so much charm and the coffee is a must. You cannot order a bad meal from here - I tried a little from everyone's plate and everything was top notch. The French toast is amazing AND the hashbrowns are to die for! The service has been excellent the two times we've been here although it's very busy. You will not be disappointed.

Jenny Q.

It's a very nice and cozy atmosphere when you walk in. We went for the dinner service and were served very quickly. I ordered the elk tacos which were enormous and covered almost the entire plate. The elk was very good and lean and I definitely got full off of this plate. I also ordered the huckleberry sundae without the chocolate fudge. It was yummy and I definitely had the essence of huckleberry to take home with me for my last meal. Overalls portion sizes were big for what you get. Thanks for having us!

Took two small bites, but basically half a sandwich.
Peter I.

Not bad. They should say on the menu that's it's a half sandwich. They do have good shrimp tacos though. Disappointed in the sandwich

Burger with carrots. Sooooooo good.
Lynn R.

Dale our server was so fun and engaging it just started the entire experience off positive. Seeing all the food fly by made our decision easy - we ordered parm fry's and burgers. The meat in the burger was so tasty and different. It had to be the area because it was flavorful and cooked right. Dale explained different local beers and how they support local farms. We loved the entire meal and experience. When we saw the milkshakes being served with a pile of whip cream we were so tempted but full. I could see why this place is a local favorite. This is a cute space too. Don't miss out on this experience.

Chicken fried steak
Tiffany M.

This place was busy, busy and righteously so. The food was delicious and portions equivalent to the cost all in all it was fabulous. I think this has to be the best breakfast restaurant in whitefish. We tried the chicken fried steak and the steak omelette. They were absolutely delicious. Both plates were cleared. The hashbrowns that they served with them were so tasty and flavorful and were definitely not just an afterthought, They were part of the dish and super delicious.. . The eggs perfectly cooked The service was also great. Highly recommend this place.

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Jodi H.

Cute little Cafe with some local character. Food was delish! Perfect for brekky, lunch or dinner. Ive only been here twice and had breakfast once and dinner once. Was able to get in right away during weekday for breakfast but had to wait around 20 min to be seated for dinner. The town is quaint and serene so the wait was worth it and it was nice outside to wait.

Side of Biscuits w/gravy
Liza F.

Visiting town for a half marathon and worked up an appetite! We actually stopped by a different restaurant who was closing and suggested Buffalo Cafe. There was a short wait, about 5 min for a two top. They had a large variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items- breakfast served until 2. We both ordered breakfast, it was quick, fresh & tasty! We ordered two versions of the "Buffalo pie" (a hash brown specialty) which came with your choice of toast, a side of biscuits w/gravy and a side of french toast. I personally would have liked the hash browns more well done, but I also didn't ask for them that way. Service was excellent, we had a couple people check on us and offer coffee/tea refills which we really appreciated. Great experience!

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Pamela R.

This is a cute lunch spot in downtown Whitefish! We stopped here for a quick bite after a trip to the bookstore, next door. We shared a juicy jalapeño burger, the light, fluffy bun is made in house ; loved the diced charred jalapeños on top the charred, juicy burger. The strawberry banana shake was delicious, it was a pleasant surprise to taste the fresh fruit with the creamy ice cream , compared to the fake syrups you typically see. I think we walked in at the end of their lunch service, but they were awesome and didn't rush us!

Huckleberry shake
David B.

If you ever find yourself up on the popular 3rd street in whitefish, this is definitely the place to be. Portions were immense, packed with flavor and the burger I got tasted amazing, looked great as you can tell from the picture and to top it all off the huckleberry shake made this place so much more worthwhile. Give it a try, the staff is friendly and inviting to tourists and locals alike, it feels like a cozy American restaurant. Love it

Snow Ghost*
Jalyn R.

My party of 6 is a very picky bunch! The 2 children are very particular about what they like, so we pick options around them. That being said, this was an amazing choice! The food was fantastic! The burgers were delicious. Our server was very nice and constantly checked up on us. The restaurant was very cozy and clean. Overall this was an amazing experience! Would definitely come again!

Stroganoff....5/5+++++
Jessica H.

Excellent service. Comfortable atmosphere. Food was beyond excellent!!!! There is a reason the bison meatloaf and the stroganoff are under their favorites. Try them!! So authentic and flavorful. Comfort food at its absolute best! Also had a huckleberry shake......so yummy! Perfect dinner.

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Some of the worst customer service from the server I've ever received. BusterOvershadowed the food.

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Awesome breakfast at an amazing price. A great lodge style restaurant with amazing service.

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2 years ago

Great, wholesome, fresh meals. We tried the chicken salad sandwich for the first time and loved it. One of our favorite lunch spots!

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Good spot and overall value. Food was pretty good, service great, and the huck shake was top shelf.

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3 years ago

Such a great spot for breakfast or brunch!! We were only in Whitefish for a few days and ate there almost every morning!

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Tasty salads with lots of veggies, super delicious ranch dressing...all great food. Kid friendly.

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Food and service were incredible. Expect to wait for a table. Highly recommend for breakfast!

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Food is delicious. I recommend the yogurt bowl- it's local yogurt and very good. Might be a little wait, but worth it.

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Always friendly, fast and good food options for breakfast and lunch! Plan on waiting during peak times.

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Food and service excellent. Affordable for Whitefish. Only got the burgers but, a lot of variety.

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Retro bar, cool and aesthetically relevant interior, lighting, taxidermy

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