By God, I can't help but love this place. It's a case of not judging a book by it's cover. From…read morethe road, it looks run down, kind of shabby and needing some TLC. Signs on the front door basically give you the message that they're not about to put up with a bunch of whiny-ass tourists who expect everything catered to them -- they're serving what they serve, and if you don't like it, you can eat elsewhere. Being from a tourist area in Wisconsin, I totally get that and even found it appealing. Once they've scared off the pain in the ass tourists, the inside is lovely, clean and well decorated. The waitress was super friendly, the food was outstanding. I had the best burger and incredible french fries that I've likely ever had, my wife had hot beef and mashed potatoes -- a serving that was literally cowboy-sized. Great food. Great service. It will be a featured stop on future trips thru Montana.

Passing through on a road trip stopped in for lunch, had there BLT with house made chips , very…read moregood , great service, glad we stopped in would definitely eat there again

Birria tacos were really good. We also had brisket and ribs with the cornbread and mac n cheese;…read moreall very tasty. Place was super clean. Service was ok. Was a quiet Friday night. Our fried pickles (starter) came out right before our entree. Not too busy to mess that up. But we would definitely go back!

A foodie destination in eastern Montana--great pork bbq and creative brunch dishes all served in a…read morehistoric landmark building that is totally casual. I had heard and read about The Backporch and wanted to get there in the summer--just made it this fall. Saturday at noon--you would expect lunch and brunch but with short staff brunch was the only option. Big D. But the brunch OMG. The huevos rancheros were perfectly prepared with a plate full of moist well smoked pork Barbeque. A feast for a reasonable price. Same for the breakfast sandwich--generous serving doesn't give enough credit to the quantity and quality. Can't wait to try the brisket.

The food was wonderful. The service was great and they had the area very well coordinated for our…read moreevent.

Very cool place to walk around. We had breakfast and a cappuccino. We would definitely not order…read morethe waffles again. Spongy and flavorless. There are a few sandwiches on menu-do that instead.

So this place is literally in the middle of NOWHERE! It's 20 miles outside of Big Timber, MT along…read moreroute 191. There's nothing on either side of it and nothing across the street as far as the eye can see... yet there it is! And it was very nice for breakfast: comfortable, pleasant indoor and outdoor seating; prompt, friendly, low-key service. The brunch menu is not giant but it's definitely adequate: I had the scramble skillet and it was a v nice plate of delicious food. Everyone else was happy with their food as well. Good coffee. And as we sat there, people started showing up from all over in their cherry classic cars and RVs. And, just to complete the jaw-dropping experience, later the same week, Clint Black was going to perform there!! What??! Anyway, if you find urself in Big Timber, this little place is well worth the drive.

The Big Sky Country is blessed with several out of the way cafes. cafe 191 is a newcomer, at…read moreMelville about Half way between Big Timber and Harlowton, and it is a jewel, serving mostly the surrounding ranch families and travelers like me. The place is comfortable, laid back but professional, and spotless. I wasn't there for breakfast but staff served a very good vanilla latte. Then I had the burger from locally raised beef. Just outstanding quality. Hand cut thick fries were also solid. It is neat to see the locals stop by--clearly everyone appreciates the place. They bake their own desserts too. Attentive, efficient staff. No one is loafing. Just us visitors! Well worth the drive into the middle of nowhere. Can't wait to drop in for breakfast.

What a tasty chai tea latte! Cute space & loved the decor. Made a detour to stop here and glad we…read moredid.

Enjoyed coffee and breakfast sandwich of egg, ham and cheese on sourdough bread... wished it…read moretoasted a bit crisper. Bought a cinnamon crunch muffin which I ate the next couple of days for a snack... delicious and remained fresh. Glad the place was open early with good service.

My friend and I stopped in while passing through on our way to Alaska, and we're so glad we did…read more The bar came highly recommended, and it definitely lived up to it! We both ordered burgers and were blown away by how thick, juicy, and delicious they were. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Definitely a great stop if you're in the area!

Stopped in to the timber on our way back to Livingston. A local friend had suggested we eat there…read moreon our way home and we did. We needed a beer and a burger and The Timber did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and were immediately asked what we wanted to drink and we were handed menus. We ordered a couple of local pillsners. I had the beef burger with horseradish cheddar cheese. It's Montana beef for sure. No fat freshly cooked and it was amazing. The fries are not to be missed - Beer battered and hot out of the fryer. My husband had the chicken strips and fries and he said they were the best chicken strip seat ever had. We sat with the locals and had great conversation. The bar has been around for at least 50 years and the current owners are doing a great job.

It's not hard to find, but it's not near anything. It's worth the trip, though…read more A little over an hour out of Billings along what seems like a desolate stretch of state highway is the tiny community of Rapelji in which there is the best little café. It's a café, but also part library, community center, and general town hall. The walls are decorated with local memorabilia and even a map on which visitors can mark their home. There are markers from all over the US. There is a regular menu you can order from at any time, but on certain days is a special that includes sides and a dessert. It's a bargain. While the special on the day I visited was very carb-heavy, it didn't stop me from enjoying it and given the generous portions, it was a special treat. If everything on the menu is as good as this, then no one will leave hungry (except perhaps for teenagers) and a nap will probably be in order.

What can I say? A classic small town diner and one of the only places (if not the only place)…read morewithin miles. There's a cast of regulars whose orders are already in process or waiting for them as they walk in, and it's a healthy walk-in business, too, if my time here was any indication. The people are friendly, the food is okay, nothing to set the world on fire, but it's plentiful and at a reasonable price. The best part of the experience for me is eavesdropping on the regulars who talk trash to the other regulars, flirt with the employees, and display the general camaraderie you'd expect in a small town where everyone knows everyone else. As for the food, the cheese omelette had semi-melted white and yellow american cheese artfully placed, and there was plenty more cheese on the inside. It was like a grilled cheese sandwich made with eggs instead of bread. The hashbrowns had some nice crispy pieces, but were otherwise ordinary. Little Montana has an open archway connecting to the convenience store next door -- making it handy for grabbing snacks after your meal before moving on to your next destination. It's nice place to take a break from your travels or hunting expeditions of any kind.

Probably a 3.5 but the shakes push it to a 4. Great little stop in the middle of Montana.read more

Road trip! Passing through town and pizza sounded super good. This place did not disappoint…read more I wasn't in the kitchen to know for sure but the veggies tasted like they were just picked from a farm around the corner and cut up for my pizza right then. Super good and very flavorful. Their 15" could definitely feed a family of 4. I know since I am traveling with a family of 4 and we have a half a pizza left. Don't worry I am taking the left overs. Kids love cold pizza and I can just tell this pizza will be just as tasty in a few hours. I got the supreme for the record. The place is nice and clean and they also have a nice out side patio. The girl who took the order was nice. I didn't read reviews before stopping. Just rolled the dice and had no expectations If I ever pass back through I am stopping for sure! Might even reroute just to make it back again.

First time there. Sad that they have a outside eating area and it is NOT a dog friendly business…read more Went in and ordered the Pizza and sat in my truck and took it home. I was actually surprised that in the village of Big Timber MT...ranch country... that you wont allow dogs outside. I had my service dog but I had the little dog too that is NOT a service dog so I was shutdown cold! There were a couple of cowgirls that looked like they just got off the ranch that went in with the bottom of there jeans covered in a greenish colored dirty dusty look. Like the were riding horses and cleaned the barn and then came to town. Oh no...no clean arse dogs outside though, horse poo poo OK. The Pizza was great! The gentleman that took the order was very nice as well. I would have given 5 stars but when you have a outside area that is accessible from the outside and dont allow dogs you lose a star!