Stopped into Freestone Ice Cream in search of some Huckleberry Ice Cream. The staff were very…read morehelpful and inviting. The place was clean and exactly what you'd expect for a local ice cream shop. Definitely would repeat! Also, the Huckleberry ice cream was pretty good!

We ordered several flavors of ice cream and we loved them all. One ice cream was a little soft,…read morebut other than that, flavors were delicious. I appreciated the rocky road being dark and very chocolaty.

Sweet Peaks is one of the best ice cream spots in Montana, and this Missoula location is my…read morefavorite of the ones I've visited. They use local Montana dairy and always have fun seasonal and special flavors. I love the huckleberry and the Wustner Bros honey cinnamon the most. Both are rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The shop has a small lobby, but there is some seating inside if you want to sit down for a bit. It's cozy and cute, and the staff are really friendly and always happy to give samples, so you can try a few flavors before deciding. If you're in Missoula and craving ice cream, this is a great local spot that really highlights Montana ingredients and creativity.

The waffle cones are incredible. Flakey, crunchy, just sweet enough, light notes of cinnamon. It…read moredid a good job of not leaking too much ice cream out also. The ice cream was good but did leave me wanting a little more. The Chocolate Love flavor was chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips. The chocolatey-ness could have been richer, and I wish there was some fudge or brownie bits or something else to really make it shine. I do appreciate so many of the options are GF. Overall, the ice cream was very enjoyable. The prices are fair and the place was clean, smelled of fresh waffle cones, and was a great place to hang out.

Love the local Hamilton, Montana coffee scene. There are at least a half dozen local roasters and a…read morebunch of cute coffee shops in town. This is no exception, quaint, friendly, pretty solid coffee. It's nice to take the Roast Master hat off and just enjoy a local crafted coffee!

If you have no idea what truly good coffee tastes like, you have to come here! The staff is…read moreamazing, and the owner actually roasts the coffee daily/weekly, so everything is incredibly fresh. There's also a great selection of merchandise to browse and buy, plus a rotating seasonal menu that always has something new to try. Don't miss out -- they're the only coffee shop open on Sundays!!!!

The Big Dipper is such a fun ice cream spot and easily one of my favorite places in Missoula. It's…read morea walk-up window with lots of picnic tables, so it's a great place to hang out on a nice day. The line can get long, but it moves quickly, and you get a perfect view of the mountains from the tables while you wait or eat. They serve cones, cups, shakes, and even pints and quarts to take home. The flavors are incredible, especially their seasonal and rotating specials. The huckleberry is my favorite ever, and the white mint Oreo is phenomenal and super unique. It also makes an amazing shake. Parking in the lot can be a little tight, but there's plenty of street parking if you don't mind a short walk. This place is just awesome. Great ice cream, fun atmosphere, and such a classic Missoula experience.

Awesome local ice cream spot. It's a walk-up-and-go kind of place, which adds to the charm. We make…read morea point to stop here every time we're in town. The ice cream is great, portions are generous, and the staff is always friendly.

Stopped in for the second time with some friends, and loved it. Tons of variety in flavors and…read moresuper fresh fruit for toppings, which was a treat in the middle of winter! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, you can tell they're invested in their business. This will definitely be our place to go for frozen yogurt from now on.

Awesome steaks kind waitresses and nice atmosphere a good place to go if you want a good steakread more

Not just no but hell no. The fact that they call themselves a steakhouse is laughable. Felt like we…read morewere driving up to Sanford and son's junk yard. Walked into the place and was eventually greeted by the only employee we saw. Salad bar was miniature and featured maybe 10 items. Two in our group ordered prime rib (medium) what they got were charcoal briquettes. Another person in the group ordered sirloin (also medium) and what she got can only be described as beef jerky. I could go on, but you get my drift. Perhaps we were there on an off night but seriously...one of the worst meals we ever had.

It's tough to find a good breakfast place in Missoula. So we decided to drive to Stevensville and…read moretry the Frontier Cafe. So glad we did. First off our server, Tasha, was great. And we loved the dog-friendly patio. Breakfast was very good with thin, flavorful pancakes and good hash browns. We also enjoyed a delicious slice of warmed cherry pie ala mode. Ok, you may say it's crazy to have pie with breakfast,but life is short. The crust was perfect and the ice cream was rich and creamy. We can't wait to return.

Ya, not eating here again. Ever…read more The old owner was a rino and the new owner jacked up the prices but has done nothing to excite th menu.

What an amazing experience in Philipsburg, Montana! Doe Brothers Restaurant has a delectable menu…read moreloaded with surprises. We had to try the Black and Bleu Bison Burger. It was delicious and packed full of flavor! The French fries were so tasty, fried to perfection in tallow, and perfectly seasoned. The Pastrami Rueben on Light Rye was juicy with great flavor. There were so many different items we wanted to try: the Korean Bbq Duck Wings and Pizza to name a few, but the portions were so generous that we couldn't eat it all. We had to try the cream soda, which is a custom made order; the pina colada cream soda was my favorite, my husband enjoyed the huckleberry. I'm already addicted! The restaurant used to be an old drugstore. The owners have decorated the place beautifully. The owner's family treated us so nice we felt like family. We are so happy we stopped in. This is a definite Must Stop! We will be sure to stop in next time we are in town.

Old school dinner with a old fashion vibe…read more Service is friendly and fun Food comes out in a timely manner and hot. Fries were good but not the best out there The honey hot chicken was not hot but the flavor was very good it they had a hot honey sauce to go with it that would make it over the top No complaints from anyone on the food Prices are good Differently recommend it for lunch or dinner

My husband and I went to this restaurant to celebrate our birthdays. We had watched the owner/chef…read moreon this season of Top Chef, and we were excited to try his food. We were not disappointed. The restaurant has a lovely open layout, and we were able to sit where we could watch everything going on in the kitchen. They have some open fires with hefty amounts of coals, hence Ember. It was a lovely atmosphere. The staff was very attentive and engaging. We started with their wedge salad, which we shared. It had a very nice seasoning on top, that we hadn't had on a salad before, but it was delicious. We loved their homemade sourdough bread with the lovely ribbon of butter it was served with. My husband had a steak, which we both thought was very good. I chose the beef cheeks, which were served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. The dish was very different from the beef cheeks I had in Italy, but they were delicious and so tender, no knife needed. The beef cheeks dish was big enough I had plenty to share with my husband, in exchange for a bite of his steak. The only thing I would change would be less salt, as the beef cheek dish was just a tad too salty for my tastes. We were quite filled and decided against a dessert, although they all sounded delicious. The waiter was very kind, and decided to treat us to a dish of strawberry sorbet for our birthdays. It was quite delicious, not too sweet, which we both really enjoyed. We had a great dinner and will hopefully be back soon.

High expectations, but the value wasn't there! My wife and…read moreI plus our two friends visited Ember after hearing the chef was slated for Top Chef. As someone who has had the privilege of dining all over the world, I was thrilled to see a higher-end concept in Hamilton. Unfortunately, our experience last night left us feeling that the price point is significantly out of sync with the actual offering. The Atmosphere & Service: The evening started on a restrictive note. I was surprised that a local restaurant requires a reservation with a cancellation fee--especially since we ended up being the only party in the entire building. Despite the empty dining room, the server was completely unwilling to accommodate a simple side substitution. I really wanted the duck but don't care for polenta; I asked for the mashed potatoes (which were already being prepared for another dish at our table), the server agreed mashed would be a good option with the duck, but essentially "no substitutions." In a small town where you want to build a loyal local following, that level of rigidity is disappointing. The Food: We found the portions to be very small for the premium prices charged. Here is a breakdown of our table's experience: Wagyu Beef Cheek: While the mashed potatoes were incredible, the "Wagyu" was essentially a single, small piece of pot roast. It tasted fine, but calling it Wagyu felt like a way to justify a fancy name for a standard dish. Chicken Pot Pie: This was the biggest letdown. It was literally a small ladle of chicken soup with a piece of puffed pastry on top to create the illusion of a meal. The chicken itself was quite dry. Pork Chop & Salmon: The pork chop was incredibly thin and served solo with no sides, tasted okay. Similarly, the salmon didn't resemble the plating shown on their marketing materials and felt very lonely on the plate for the price, it too was okay and not exceptional in any way. Beet Salad: The flavor was good, but the presentation was almost comical--a massive bowl for a tiny portion that looked lost in the middle. The Finish: The dessert menu was limited and lacked a single chocolate option. None of it sounded appealing, so we ended up paying the tab and going next door for dessert. Final Thoughts: I truly want small businesses in Hamilton to succeed. I suspect Ember does well in the summer with the Stock Farm crowd, but for those of us who live here year-round, we need a reason to return. Between the tiny portions, the high prices, and the lack of flexibility in the kitchen, we didn't find a reason to come back. We hope they can adjust their approach to better serve the local community.

A Hidden Gem in Philipsburg!…read more After a full day of sapphire hunting with the family, we were ready for something sweet--and Philipsburg Creamery absolutely delivered! This place is an essential stop if you're anywhere near town. I had the Cookies and Cream and the Caramel Sea Salt, and WOW. Both were insanely good--the perfect balance of creamy, rich, and flavorful. You can tell it's homemade with love, not the generic stuff. The Caramel Sea Salt had that perfect sweet-and-salty combo, and the Cookies and Cream was packed with real cookie chunks. The shop itself has this cozy old western style that fits the vibe of historic Philipsburg perfectly. Super charming and full of character. The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming--made the whole experience even better. Whether you're exploring, sapphire hunting, or just passing through, don't leave town without stopping here. It's homemade ice cream heaven.

Best ice cream handmade in the shop. Unique flavors. There is usually plenty of seating inside and…read moreout. Shop owner is very friendly and helped me pick out my selection. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!