We stayed at The Lark and happened upon this amazing little nook for breakfast. Just north of Main Street. The ambiance was absolutely the best, warm, not divey but far from corporate stupor decor. Perfectly inviting. Giant pancakes and sausage patties the size of a hamburger patty. I just wish I could eat and drink here once a week. Oh, the huckleberry 'man-mosas' were delicious and dangerous. Absolutely love this place. read more

We arrived with a party of 7. Searched for service, searched for an available table. Needless to say we didn't feel like our business was too welcome after we declined a patio request in the cold morning temps. : ( No apology offered, no attempted to try to seat us anywhere. Will not return! read more

A little thrown off by this once impressive Bozeman business. Waited over an hour for seating, looked at the list & we had been skipped (by quite a few). No apologies, cold coffee, less than friendly server & food was "meh". Probably just going to go to Nova from now on... Too bad, great atmosphere & formerly one of my favorites. Who knows, maybe we just caught an off day. When I have out of town visitors it's important to get consistency. read more

The food was excellent and so was the wait staff, super friendly. Only drawback is that it's a long wait for a table because it's so popular. Plan for lots of time and ask to sit outside, in the summer it's a perfect seat. read more

Best brunch EVER!! You'll walk out with a satisfied grin on your face and a full belly. The Cowboy is my fave - thick cut, homemade banana bread made into French toast (yes, I said BANANA BREAD FRENCH ROAST!!) Accompanied by chunky breakfast potatoes with onions and a large patty of sausage. First of all, did I say BANANA BREAD French toast? O...M...G! It's so thick, moist and yummy and topped with a sampling of the Cateye's signature berry cream sauce and a large dollop of whipped cream. If you aren't swooning after your first bite, there's something seriously wrong with you ... read more

Chicken fried what? Why must a restaurant take a classic and completely ruin it? Their chicken fried steak was come sort of herb infused ground meat instead of round or cube steak. The menu did not clarify that this was really NOT a chicken fried steak and instead some inedible Frankistein concoction. The only reason they got any stars was that the pancakes were very good. Rarely can a restaurant improve on a classic, and never a restaurant of the Cat Eye's caliber. read more

Seriously, an awesome place. The staff is delightfully odd, with one of those good ol' fashioned snarky attitudes that are pleasant, and reminds everyone of an at-home cafe. The food is delicious, and the pie was to die for... and I'm not usually a pie kinda guy. For anyone who complains about the attitudes of the staff, just look at their "rules/guidelines" fliers throughout the restaurant; it's not rudeness, it's uniqueness. Have been here a few times whenever we get a chance to come to Montana all the way from Denver. Stop by! read more

Ok, breakfasts are a no brainer, delicious. I had dinner here the other night for the first time in a long time. Service was great - not crowded (a change from the weekend breakfast crowd - the service was good - and the food was delicious. Ok, my steak was medium instead of medium rare, but really, it tasted good so it didn't matter. My friend had the veal, and I thought it was great. I love that the portions aren't out of control. The beer and wine selection is so-so, but a lot of local - so overall, I'd go back (but when I'm feeling like I have a little extra cash, they aren't the most spend thrift place for an evening meal). read more

The service is delightfully sassy and the "stuffaluffagus" berry-cream cheese stuffed croissant french toast is amazing!

Wonderful food and staff! I've been there a few times and have never had a bad meal. I even had to call back later for some help with a receipt, and they (Kelsey specifically, I believe) went above and beyond for me. Thank you Cat Eye Café! read more

We were driving through Bozeman on our way to Seattle, and this place had a great breakfast! The food was yummy, the portion/quality/price ratio was perfect, and our waitress was a peach. What more could you ask for? My oatmeal was loaded with sliced bananas and brown sugar, and my friend's pile o' frijoles and potatoes and cheese and salsa was delicious. read more

Thank goodness for Yelp. It was our first visit to Montana, arrived at Bozeman airport and were ready for a good breakfast to get our vacation to a start. Yelp suggested the Cateye Cafe and did not disappoint. I had the Banana Bread French Toast (every bit as delicious as it sounds) and the hubs had some sort of scramble which he loved. We also had a side of biscuits and gravy (it was vacation, why not). YUM! There was no wait (although it was mid morning on a Monday) and the service was great. The atmosphere is really cute and reminded me of a grandmothers house. Couldn't have asked for a better first meal in Montana. read more

My wife and I stopped in right before closing and we both had a wonderful lunch. She had the grilled cheese with bacon (wonderful, thick cut bacon) and I had the turkey shephard's pie. The sides were excellent, too. Mine came with a biscuit, hers had potatoes. Both our dishes were well prepared, and the price was right. Our waitress was very nice. The decor is eclectic and fun, the layout is nice and spacious. read more

I had the banana bread french toast and it was absolutely wonderful. However, I gave three stars because this place is incredibly pompous. There is literally a list of rules you are expected to follow when you are there. For example, this is not the place to go to relax and let loose with your friends. If you finish eating and don't leave your table immediately, you're breaking "the rules." Come on cateye, live a little. read more

I've eaten here twice and both times the food was really good, but the wait staff borders on rude. The first time, the waitress gave us another table's food that was really similar to ours and she got mad when she came back ten minutes later when she realized her mistake and saw that we'd eaten some of the food put in front of us. She then very loudly explained to me that she hadn't charged me EXTRA for the food we'd be given since it apparently was more expensive than what we'd ordered. I waited a year to go back and we had a different waitress this time, and she was somewhat nicer but their "rules" make it really hard to be comfortable there. I like the food, but I probably won't be back for breakfast since there are other places with good breakfasts in Bozeman with friendly waitstaff. read more

After reading the majority of great reviews we decided to give it a try. Huge mistake! We waited for at least 30 minutes before every even being seated. People that came in after us continued to be seated until we finally asked the obnoxious hostess if we had been forgotten. From that point it went from bad to worse. The waitress that was to take or order "forgot" the table was hers. After foolishly waiting for our food for an additional 45 minutes it really became a joke watching the rude waitresses interact with each other and other guests. We all had the banana bread French toast which was ok, certainly not worth the wait nor the awful environment. Needless to say none of us from our group of 5 will ever return. Visited June 2012 read more

This is the best breakfast joint in town. I'd highly suggest going on weekdays though. There's a line out the door every weekend morning. For lunch, I love the local burgers and meatloaf. Very relaxing and quaint atmosphere and legitimately friendly staff. Good folks -- good food. What's not to love! read more

Hot damn - as a connoisseuse of biscuits and gravy, this place has it down pat. The eggs that came with my dish were ordered over medium, and those were perfect as well. I could've done without the potatoes, which were pretty blah. Service was fine. I liked that I could order breakfast through the lunch hours. The theme/decor's pretty cute. Even though, truly - I hate cats. read more

It was a gorgeous morning when we were lucky enough to grab a table outside and bring our little puppy with us; the irony of the cat sign "no dogs allowed" was not lost. Staff was really friendly, and little touches like the plastic animals on the food, the cat drawing on our check, and a pretty good brunch as well! read more

The outside patio is a nice spot for breakfast on a summer morning. I had eggs, bacon and potatoes. My scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked (not wet but not tough), it was nice thick cut bacon, and the potatoes (home fries style with onion) were well flavored. My first cup of coffee was good but the refill was watery. read more

Loved the cozy atmosphere. Our server, Sugar, was fabulous and didn't stop moving and grooving the entire time we were there. I got the biswitch-- scrambled eggs and cheese with bacon over a biscuit and tater tots (which are yummy, yummy home fries). Husband got a western scramble with ham and Swiss cheese and cleaned his plate. read more

A great breakfast or a great lunch in great atmoshpere at a reasonable price, what more could you ask for!

If you want a great breakfast with a fun, funky, and fresh atmosphere...head here. We managed to squeeze a small group into a table (and somehow avoid waiting); our waitress was attentive, friendly, and conversational. The breakfast was tasty, and it didn't taste greasy, which a lot of restaurants can be faulted for. The decor is downright refreshing, and you'll love the cowboy boots juice glasses. read more

Delicious biscuits with a light crispy layer of toasty perfection on all exposed surfaces are the perfect substrate for rich peppery gravy full of sausage chunks. Also lovely with butter and honey, or tangy cherry jam, or whatever you can put on them. I accidentally doused a piece with hot sauce which in my over-enthusiasm I mistook for honey, but then I put honey on it too, and it was STILL amazing. Yes! read more

I'm from Ames iowa and I always stop here when I'm in Bozeman. This place is super cool and there food is always good. Mimosas are great here. Their banana French toast is amazing. I very much recommend this place! read more

Delicious, local, and so charming! I loved everything about this place. I went in expecting typical diner breakfast fare, and was delighted in how delicious and unique the food is. I got the banana bread french toast (wonderful! not too sweet) with sausage (had a hint of sage) and yummy potatoes. My new favorite restaurant in Bozeman! Very nice service, too. read more

Great service, was greeted promptly upon entering, had the fish bowl for the first time. It was wonderful, great job guys!

I've come to dine here a few times, and the food is good! But the mimosas are what keep me coming back.

Good selection of food choices and we sampled a bunch since we had a fairly large party. The Fried chicken sandwich was okay, could have been a bit more flavorful but the chicken was juicy. The orzo pasta salad as a side with the sandwich was excellent. I could have eaten a full portion of the pasta salad! We also had an order of Mac n cheese with prosciutto which was a good choice - cheesy with Parmesan and crispy prosciutto. The banana bread French toast could have used more custard. It tasted more like banana bread with maple syrup than French toast. The smoked fish chowder was a good choice for the soup of the day. The chicken fried steak was nothing write home about especially if you have tried this on Texas in the past, but it was decent. Service was not great but we were there in the lunch rush so that may have had something to do with it. read more

Was good, all homemade stuff, liked the atmosphere, and few only staff. Good place to get breakfast.

After reading several reviews of this place I felt I needed to add my 2 cents as well. After living in Bozeman for 5 years I finally got over to the cafe last week after always hearing that it was so good. I wish I had when much sooner! The atmosphere is great. Very fun building, funky decorations and cool setup. The staff was super friendly and helpful. My coffee cup was never empty and the food (breakfast) was yummy. I did think the potatoes we not done, but that was the only issue. The place is small, only about 10 tables, so expect a wait if you go at high traffic times. Also they do ask that you don't 'camp' out if people are waiting, so if you are looking for a long chat with an old friend at noon on a weekday, or 10am on the weekend, go elsewhere. If you are in town stop by and check them out! read more

Cute hole in the wall with quick and friendly service. My breakfast burrito was great (could have used more chili) and the banana bread French toast looked amazing. Looking forward to going back. They (like most of the breakfast places in Bozeman) need an espresso machine! read more

Been here twice, they are always busy, but are quick to get you a table. Good food, service is a little slow, but when the house is packed I'm sure the cooks are doing their best to keep up. Pretty dang good food at decent prices. read more

This was my first visit back in over 12 years. I used to eat here all the time for breakfast when I attended MSU. I love, love, their breakfast. However, we were in town only for lunch this time. I had the Chicken Pot Pie and my husband had the Cajun Salmon San. Both were good. The cornbread that came with the pot pie was super moist and yummy. Service was excellent! It was great to visit and old favorite eatery. read more

Nice patio for our dog to hang on. Good portions. Coffee was not great, but the banana bread French toast tied things together.

Cute, eclectic cafe that will knock your socks off with their homemade food. Had the corned beef hash and was full as could be but managed to sneak in a piece of bacon because everyone at my table was raving about it. Be prepared to wait a bit as the place has a steady line almost all day long! read more

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Oh it was so good. SO GOOD. Had the Cowgirl which involved French toast made with banana bread. Fan-fricking-tastic. The coffee was flowing, the mimosas were cheap, the line to get in moved fast, and for bill for 3 large breakfasts came in at 30 bucks. When we come back through Bozeman, we will hit them up again. read more

Over the top Saturday nite dinner! Thank you for such awesome service from Lisa Lord!!!! Such nice selections, I've learned a lot tonight about my bubbly!! My mouth is still so filled with flavor, yummmm. read more

The main reason we stopped at the cats eye was because they served all day breakfast and by calling ahead we found out they were very welcoming and accommodating to us having our dog on the patio. Not only were we served delicious food but our waitress Sugar also spoiled our chihuahua by sneaking him bacon when she would come check on us (with permission first, of course!) We loved the vibe and free spirit of all of the staff, it was like dining at a friends house, even the owner Tina joined the table next to us to recommend her favorite perfect mimosa! Being on a long road trip and stopping in the nearest town with hotels available I was not expecting this kind of awesome place in what I consider a small town. Everyone we met there was so nice and super funny! We would go back in a heart beat! Oh, they also had the best tasting bloody Mary's I've had! And that is coming from a Canadian who likes her Caesars! Check this Bozeman gem out! read more

Cateye is one of my favorite places to get breakfast! The banana french toast is a must try and they usually have awesome specials that change each day! I also recommend trying some of their mimosas, they have lots of flavors to choose from and you can choose to have just a glass or a pint for sharing with groups! The waitstaff is great and attentive even when they are slammed! Their waitlist and waiting area could use some work, when its busy you write your name and party down on a sheet hanging from the wall but this can be a challenge when there is a lot of people waiting by the door and you can't get in. This also results in sometimes having to wait out side even on rainy and snowy days. There is no where to stay dry if this happens and I have spent some mornings going back and forth from the parking garage across the street in order to stay dry from the rain. read more