Not knowing what to expect in whitefish Montana, this place was an absolute delight! We happened to come in with only a 20 minute wait and the friendly staff was very catering and helpful. It's a small, buffalo themed cafe with a good breakfast and lunch menu. The food was so good, three of us got the same dish, the Biscuit and Gravy combo - highly recommend. read more

Great staff, great food and a cute historic spot. I went alone for a quick dinner and was met with friendly staff who took great care of me, got in my special requests and made me the best damn patty melt I've ever had. I think the most notable thing about this place is the fact that they bring in high quality ingredients from local shops (local bread, local meat) and they don't skimp on what the offer. My melt came piled on top of a the biggest heaping portion of fries I've ever been served as a side order in my life. The Parmesan fries were amazing and were worth the up-charge. I got it with a side of chipotle ranch and it came in a big side jar not a tiny dipper I would surly need a refill for. I'll be back on future work trips! Thank you! read more

Buffalo Cafe - Patty melt with added extra cheese, Parmesan fries and chipotle ranch so good! Melty goodness - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Buffalo Cafe in Whitefish, Montana is a must-visit breakfast spot when you're in town. This place has become one of my favorites whenever I visit Glacier National Park. The establishment is beautiful.The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is top-notch, providing wonderful service. I recommend getting there early as it tends to get packed, but trust me, the experience is well worth it. Don't miss out on this delightful breakfast spot in Whitefish! read more

Buffalo Cafe - Chorizo burrito a side of pancake - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

Very busy, accommodating to my wife being gluten free Two of us had eggs Benedict both we delicious Hash browns had a great potato taste which stood out read more

Nice Montana ambience, went there for breakfast twice over a 4 day ski trip and the food is definitely worth a visit!

This was my first time eating Bison and it was delish! A very tasty glaze and amazing potatoes and carrots. read more

Buffalo Cafe - Bison - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

Great food. Great service. The young lady that waited on us had so much personality. She could have probably sold me swamp lad in Florida. Great little place to dine. read more

Our second time back for breakfast and we enjoyed it very much! The place was super busy, but we didn't have to wait long to be seated. Service was friendly and efficient. Our breakfast came in good time and my coffee cup stayed filled. Delicious, just like we remembered. We'll be back again on our next visit. read more

The Buffalo Pie was meh. I'd skip it. Not much flavor there and a lil oily due to the pile of hashbrowns. The French toast was a a great classic French toast. We got the one with yogurt and granola which was a great pairing. Service was good. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere. Everything was great. Busy because they do have a good menu & quality food. They're busy but will text you when your table is available so you can walk around Whitefish. I lived here 40 years ago & it's still as fun & special as it was then. Go Bulldogs read more

A very good meal at Buffalo cafe. Went in for brunch on a weekday and man they're busy. A 35 minute wait at around 1 PM and they close at 2. We eventually sat at the bar because we didn't want to wait any longer for a table but we didn't mind the bar. Ordered a pomegranate mimosa, Morning glory pie(with biscuit and sausage gravy) and Ketchum Buffalo pie. Both meals were decent. read more

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Breakfast is always a hit or miss proposition it seems, and this place hit for sure. Get on the list since there will be a little wait and walk to either the market or great book store right there and kill the time. Service was awesome and the food was delicious. We will be back for sure next time I drag my family into the great northwest. read more

Buffalo Cafe - Original Pie I think it was called. Whatever it was, it was delicious. - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Buffalo Cafe is outstanding for breakfast! We were sat right away and loved the variety of the menu. Very friendly service and atmosphere for a cloudy Sunday morning on a holiday weekend. I had the ham, mushroom scramble with hash browns and wheat toast- that bread was fresh and multi grain. Perfect portions also. Great breakfast spot! read more

Best breakfast in Whitefish! You have to eat at Buffalo Café if in town because it serves some of the best classic, breakfast items that's definitely worth checking out. I'm glad we found this place while in Montana. Before our second day of hiking around Glacier National Park, we needed a big breakfast, knowing it would be hours until we'd eat again. Therefore, we found on Yelp that Buffalo Café was one of the top brunch spots in town. We visited on a Sunday in the morning and there was a line outside the door; however, we only waited 15 minutes for the two of us. The menu had a lot to offer, with many classic breakfast items and beyond. My partner ordered the Stumptown Special, which was a plate of two pieces of French toast, two eggs and K.C. bacon while I had the buffalo pie special of the day, which was ground elk, hashbrowns, with sausage gravy on top and over easy eggs. Everything was delicious! Even the drip coffee. They use Montana Coffee Roasters, which was the best coffee we had while in Big Sky. And the food was super tasty. My partner loved his entrée and since he ordered his plate with K.C. bacon, it tasted more like Canadian bacon, so was more like ham than traditional bacon. I recommend! My buffalo pie special was sooo good! It was my first time having elk, and I thought the lean meat went very well with the richness of the sausage gravy and eggs. Plus, it was served on a bed of hashbrowns, which is a no-brainer that it's bound to be bomb! I highly recommend checking out Buffalo Café for a delicious breakfast before a day of hiking. They serve tasty food in large portions - and you'll enjoy every bite of it. I miss it already. read more

Buffalo Cafe - Buffalo Pie Special - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

Amazing service, amazing food!! The server was super friendly and refilled our coffee when it got low! The hash browns and sausage gravy were top tier! read more

Buffalo Cafe has it down to a rhythm. The food is delicious and simple, just the way breakfast should be. We had the biscuits and gravy as well as the breakfast sandwich, both yummy and filling. The service was so welcoming, making you feel like a local and not just a random guest. The environment is buzzing with happiness and movement. Couldn't say more good things! read more

This is a well run restaurant with good food. We enjoyed our breakfast and hope to visit again soon.

Great place for lunch or breakfast! The staff were so friendly and the food was delicious. We ended up eating here 3 times on our short trip. Would definitely eat here on any trip to white fish! read more

There was a 40 minute wait at noon, but they will text you when your table is ready so you don't have to wait at the location the entire time! This cafe was so popular and packed for every hour until closing. But strangely, there was only one stall per bathroom for such a busy place! For brunch, my friends and I ordered the following: -Bacon and Avocado Eggs benedict (4/5): The flavor was great but the english muffin was very hard to cut through and was slightly soggy. -Huevos Rancheros (4/5): Pretty solid dish for the most part, but wished the grilled veggies weren't so watery and soggy -Kansas City buffalo pie (5/5): Perfect, bacon was nice and thick, and the poached eggs were soft and runny! -Chipotle chicken quesadillas (4.5/5): The quesadillas were SO good! I just wished the contents inside stayed inside a bit better. The side of fries was also super crispy and delicious! read more

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Stopped in here while visiting Whitefish. Cute place. Great breakfast. Loved the ham browns. Would definitely come back. read more

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This place was amazing! We had french toast and it was the best we ever had! Highly recommend!

Just when you think the Buffalo Cafe can't get any better! All summer here in Whitefish, locals feel neglected, annoyed and seldom can get into any eating establishment. I tout the Buff to all my Airbnb guests and when they get in they rave about the food and service as we all do! My niece was visiting and on Saturday morning and I thought how I would love to take her to the Buffalo but I knew on a Saturday even in September the breakfast line would be long....but then I saw a social media post with a picture of a known bridge to locals and if you said what the pic was-you would go to the front of the line! What a novel Idea! Supporters year round of this business were given an opportunity to get breakfast in front of those on their one time vacation. Thank you Alex and team for always being the go to eatery with the highest standards...oh and for remembering the locals. Buffalo Cafe=Class! read more

Amazing food. Fantastic service. Very busy, expect a wait but worth it. One of favorite Whitefish restaurants. read more

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We had a great experience. The wait was short and the service from the host to our server was superb. Our eggs were cooked as ordered and arrived promptly. We could tell from the crowd that it was a popular place, and now we know why! The atmosphere was one of cheerful chatter and good vibes. read more

Excellent food and service. Had the Kansas Buffalo Pie-huge serving. Very tasty. Highly recommend!

We had to wait approximately 30 minutes to be seated, but service was quick after seating. Members of our party had French toast, the chorizo breakfast burrito, the classic breakfast combo with extra bacon, and the Original and Kansas City Buffalo pies. The food was very tasty with large portions. Service was also quick and friendly. read more

This was the worst breakfast food I have ever had. I ordered the biscuits and gravy to go, and there was no flavor at all. The gravy was bland, the bacon was bland, the "biscuits" were just bread, and the hash-browns looked like shredded coconut. Do not recommend this place at all. Save your money. read more

Great spot for breakfast when in Whitefish. Usually pretty busy due to it's popularity. Have several great menu items and service has always been quite good. read more

I stepped into the door, a waft of fragrant, aromatic ,oily potatoes WHACKED me in the face. I was immediately delighted and trembling with excitement to stuff my face. This did not end up happening. Then all of a sudden, I was hit with a sense of already being full. Safe to say I was melancholy about the fact that I could not stuff my face the way I wanted to. My brother and Papa were VERY pleased with their dishes containing the protein packed egg. The fruit cup was divine though-very fresh and made my insides happy! read more

This place is worth the wait. Staff were efficient and very pleasant. Elk tacos and Buffalo Meat loaf both excellent. Possibly the best chicken tenders I have ever had and my children agree. Very unique and delicious French Fries to top things off. You will not be disappointed stopping by this place. read more

It was packed and for good reason. Red haired waitress was the bomb. Delicious food. I swear, every person in Whitefish was here. read more

Buffalo Cafe - Packed house. - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

I got an earful about the yuppie nightmare Whitefish has become before ever stepping foot in town so this review is with that in mind; This place is noisy and I don't generally care, but the acoustics are so bad it's hard to hear the person talk sitting next to you, or the waitress taking your order. The service was good, chatty, friendly and quick. Prices were better than I expected for a tourist town but then I realized they make up for it in small portions. Ten French fries with my burger was just silly. It's potatoes for gawd's sake Burgers were tasty, gluten free buns available but not a dedicated fryer, the fries tasted like fish and I reacted to the cross contamination. My fault, I know better but vacation makes a girl lazy with healthy choices. Be warned, the chicken spinach salad is (I can't remember the title) pretty much just spinach on a plate with some chicken on it and an uninspired dressing. My cohort had to ask for different dressing. I felt like another ingredient or two might have justified the cost. But we all had fun so I don't regret the visit. It's located amidst the cutesy shops you can peruse while you wait for the handy text from the hostess when your name on the waotlist comes up. On a Saturday it is certainly popular so plan accordingly. Parking downtown off season is easy enough and the atmosphere is super chill in general, but I'd plan ahead in-season when the town is full. read more

A busy restaurant with a wait means it should be good.... Right? Well... it was worth the wait! Food was great and service was the same! A touch loud but is was full of people so it's expected. read more

Buffalo Cafe - Biscuits and gravy! - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

Nice, clean, and orderly. Service was prompt and friendly enough. Burger was on the small side and forgettable, fries unremarkable. Prices not batshit insane but not a great value for what you get IMHO. read more

Food was ok, but I think I just ordered the wrong thing. My colleague's food was amazing. Service is outstanding!!!! Will be back!

The Buffalo Cafe was a great place to stop for breakfast as I was passing through Whitefish on a road trip. There was a bit of a wait for a table, but I think that's an indication of how popular and good this restaurant is. It's located in what seemed to be the heart of a cool area full of restaurants and little shops, so it was fun to walk around and check out some of the local businesses while waiting for a table. I ordered the avocado and bacon eggs benedict. I'm always on the hunt for a unique benedict dish and this checked all the boxes. The bacon was crispy and delicious, the avacado was ripe, and the hollandaise was perfect and not too sweet. I ordered with a side of hash browns, which I'd definitely recommend. read more

Buffalo Cafe - Avocado and Bacon Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

My husband and I had breakfast here with some friends recently and I'm sad to say it was not good. The blueberry pancakes were dry, overcooked, and had zero flavor. The scrambled eggs were cold and tasteless. It was the worst breakfast I've had in a long time. I would have sent my plate back but didn't want to complain in front of our friends. The food was just so disappointing...and we have eaten dinner here before and really enjoyed it. I'm not one to leave bad reviews but hoping they can improve. We won't be back for breakfast anytime soon. read more

Awesome service, chill scene and great food! We'll be back when in town again! 30-45 minute eat on a Indian Summer Saturday. You can thank me later..... read more

Buffalo Cafe - Buffalo Pie Original - American Near Me - Whitefish, Montana

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Had the Veggie Eggs Scramble (Eggs scrambled with a fresh mix of sautéed veggies & cheese blend) served with hash Browns & choice of Toast. I have ordered egg scrambles at many different breakfast places and you would think they would all be the same, but they are not. This one was excellent; their sautéed veggies were the perfect touch to this dish. Bonus was the nice strong coffee. read more

The service was excellent and the establishment was very nice. However I have to say that they are a bit overpriced, but that's is what to expect from any business these days. I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy with no eggs. I have to say that the biscuits and gravy wasn't that great and I've had better. The hash browns however were cooked perfectly and delicious. They do have a credit card transaction fee which is better than some restaurants that I have been too, but I can't complain since I don't carry cash on me. They do use local products such as eggs (farm fresh) and meat which is very nice. It would be nice if their breakfast menu had more options though. read more