Good local food. Quality breakfast, Huevos Rancheros is very good for a Montana restaurant.

We got here at 9:30, and put our parties name on the list. We got sat at 10:22. Our food came at 11:30. Potatoes were completely inedible-Hard and cold. Tasted and felt like they came right out of the fridge or were just cut up and served raw. There was very little seasoning on everything. Burger we ordered was also pretty bad. So so dry, completely overcooked. Ate 1/4 of it. Everything was under seasoned and very under or over cooked, and things like canned mushrooms instead of fresh, made it pretty disappointing. We left at noon. We heard this was a fluke and that something was going on in the kitchen both with how long it took and how things were prepared. So hopefully that's true. But honestly 2.5 hours for a sub par meal isn't worth a return for us. We ate here last year and it was better, but it still took forever and some of the food was still just ok. The service was good. The girls were accommodating and our server comped my meal and only charged me for the eggs I ate. But honestly the entire dish and more should've been comped as all our potato sides were inedible and were left. Disappointing. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Echo lake special left because potatoes weren't cooked through and cold. - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

The worst restaurant experience I've had in several years. It was a long wait to be seated and a long wait for service. Awful food. The main part of the entree was inedible. The side of potatoes was overcooked. The English muffin was stale. In top of that, the staff was condescending. Very disappointing. read more

We visited Echo Lake Cafe twice during our trip to the Flathead Valley. There's something for everyone here, from scrambles and salads to breakfast burritos and BLTs. Check the board for the soup and home-baked item of the day. We discovered some gems that way, like the chicken and rice soup! You can also get half of most of their sandwiches, which delighted me. As did the tuna melt, and their iced tea on a hot day. Everyone comes to eat here: tourists, locals, on bikes, in trucks, from all around. If you arrive at lunchtime, you may encounter a wait but they have plenty of trees to park yourself under until it's your turn for a table. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Half tuna melt - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

Very good service. Had a salad with chicken and was awesome. Also had the BLT was great. Sat outside. Perfect weather and service.

Not bad, not great. Prices are high for the type of food. Wait staff is ok. All in all, just a regular diner.

In town for the Fourth and stopped in the day after for brunch! So good! We had a variety of plates (eggs benedict and wrangler scramble pictured). Food is very good and service is very, very kind. Vibes are great up in big fork. A bit of a wait but only because it's not secret this place is so good! Would certainly come back! read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Wrangler Scramble - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

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We stopped here on our way through town and I ordered to-go at the counter. The atmosphere was quaint and inviting. I was greeted promptly and my order taken. I paid and was given a pager so I would know when my order was ready. The friendly lady at the counter said she would let me know as well. I ordered the breakfast burrito and the breakfast sandwich, and substituted cheesy home fries for both orders, which was an added charge. I also ordered a small drip coffee and a large cappuccino with extra foam. My order was brought to me pretty quickly in a bag and ready to go, but I had to ask about my drinks. Obviously they had been overlooked. She brought the drip coffee and said another girl was making my cappuccino and it would be out shortly. Since we needed to get on the road (the reason for the to-go order), I took everything and we headed down the road. The first thing I noticed was that I didn't get the cheesy home fries with my sandwich like I ordered. I don't know if I was charged for them as I didn't take a copy of the receipt. The next thing I noticed was that my large cappuccino was anything but. I had ordered extra foam (which is the reason I like cappuccinos), and it was non existent. It was the sorriest cappuccino I have ever had by far. The sandwich had the extra avocado I ordered and there was plenty of it. The sandwich itself though was a bit underseasoned. Hubby said his burrito was just meh. We'll take a pass on this place. read more

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This is one of the best spots to grab a traditional, all-American breakfast in the beautiful state of Montana. The hostesses don't take reservations and is walk-in only. My advice is to get your name on the list and walk next door to the coffee/gift shop that is adjacent to the restaurant. There is the option to sit either inside or out and the food options are plentiful. Definitely grab one of their Bloody Mary's as well. I like it spicy so I ordered the Mule Kick and that was just what the doctor ordered after drinking the night before. The breakfast burrito was something that I've been dreaming of for a while and so pleased to have been able to partake here. It was loaded and the kitchen just knocked it out of the park. The veggie omelette was good too with a nice hollandaise sauce that was dripping from the top of the egg to the bottom of the biscuit. I also tried the broccoli & cauliflower soup and it was a hit once I added a dash of cholula. This one is an easy 5 stars for me. Next time I am in the area, this is at the top of my list of places to visit again. read more

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Very friendly staff and an excellent breakfast to start our long day of hiking! Reasonable prices and very cozy local atmosphere. Large portions as well! Would definitely recommend!! read more

Great food and great customer service!! The banana bread French toast is phenomenal! The make their orange juice fresh here. I noticed the difference immediately and wasn't expecting it. Big Fork is doing big things. Don't sleep on this mom and pop restaurant. It's worth the stop! read more

The Echo Lake Café is a great little spot with home cooked food, beautiful outdoor seating, and a friendly staff. Our group of six met for breakfast, but were told we could not be seated until our entire group was physically inside the cafe, and you could not your name on the seating list- OK so we went back outside and waited until everyone arrived. Went back inside with everyone and were then told we would all have to stand by the door as there was a 20 minute wait??!! This was the only disappointing thing that happened, so be prepared if you are with a group. Once seated outside, the staff were so friendly and made sure everyone had coffee which were never empty, and our food came very quickly even though this place gets very busy. Everyone in our group enjoyed their breakfast, and we never felt rushed, and could just enjoy the company. Would definitely recommend the Echo Lake Café! read more

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Love this place, the food is to die for and the prices are very fair. Keep up the great work

Service was great! Loved their baked good of the day. I had a lemon poppyseed muffin and it was delicious.

Very cool place extremely busy but very well staffed I had the kielbasa omelette and the wife had a bacon and egg breakfast which she said was amazing. Well worth the stop what a cool place. read more

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We stayed about 9 miles away on a family vacation at Glacier National Park. Cafe was crowded at 9:30, but that is to be expected with the limited number of options for breakfast and this being a tourist destination. Wait said 55 minutes but it was shorter than that. Nice little coffee shop adjacent to wait it out. They use a text notification system for your seating. Food was very good and came out quickly. I had the chicken fried steak breakfast and the wife created her own omelette. Silver dollar pancakes are good as well. If you want a soda, they are in cans, so don't expect free refills except on tea and water, which wasn't a problem for us. Service was on par with cafes of this type. I would definitely recommend Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast in the Big Fork area of Montana. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Breakfast: chicken fried steak, silver dollar pancakes, ham & cheese omelet - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

There is a small lot in front and more parking to the side. This place gets super busy so there is a wait on the weekends especially during the summer. I ordered a Carmel almond milk latter and it as was so yummy. The flavor was great and the coffee smooth. I ordered 2 eggs, bacon, potatoes and gluten free toast. The gluten free toast was some of the best I have had in a while. I got a side of hollandaise and it was yummy with my potatoes. I also enjoyed my bacon it was crunchy and not over cooked. Overall, great breakfast and latte with good service. It isn't huge but the space is used well and on a nice day sitting on the deck visiting with friends and checking out the mountains sounds like a great time. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Two Eggs, bacon, potatoes, gluten free toast and Side Of Hollandaise - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

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I saw this place on a list but then a friend of ours said it was good, well you know we had to try it on our way home. A friend and the waitress both said the Huevos Rancheros was good , so I tried it. It was yummy! The tortilla on the bottom was crispy and the sauce had a kick to it but was perfect with the perfectly cooked poached eggs. It had a lot going on but it all came together and was fabulous! My husband had the chicken fried steak and it was really good too. The gravy was way too thick and pasty (for our taste) but the eggs and hash browns were perfectly cooked and the lemon poppy seed muffin was bomb!!! Service was slow and it took a while to get a refill on coffee. Beautiful view! read more

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Great food and friendly atmosphere! Service was quick, even with a large party. Highly recommend.

Amazing fresh food. Besides the fantastic food you also get a wonderful group of servers ready to help with anything you need. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Excellent service. Fast meals that are delicious. Happy staff. The coffee was hot and fresh. Winner

AWESOME!!!! The Pancakes Were AMAZING! The Service is Great! So Original and Old Fashioned. Loved It! read more

Found this little gem on yelp and we were not disappointed. Everything we had was delicious. The coffee and coffee cake were so good. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Coffee cake was delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

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We took a slight detour to check out this spot, and it was totally worth it. The omelette was excellent, the coffee was decent, and the poppyseed muffin was amazing. My daughter had the patty melt, and she loved it. Plus, the service was quick and efficient. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Veggie Omelette with poppyseed muffin - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

Our family of six was traveling through the Flathead Lake area on our way to Waterton Peace Park. ( north of GlacierNP) The food was delicious here and ample in size. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we had plenty to take for snacks later. We were able to eat outdoors, which was a nice bonus as the weather was amazing. The only reason I didn't give it a five star is that we came on an Extremely busy time and had a long wait. read more

What a great little spot! The outdoor seating was perfect to enjoy the scenery while we ate. Highly recommend the breakfast potatoes with veggies and cheese. Greek omelette was delicious, breakfast burrito was massive! I got a Mugmosa - no complaints. Service was friendly and quick enough. Would definitely come back here! read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Mimosa sign board - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

We really wanted to like this place. The ambience and decor are great. The waitress was short with us. When my husband said he wanted toast as a side she let out a little huff and asked him what kind of bread. He had the country fried steak...one of his favorite dishes. He said it was the worst he's had. The gravy was thick and almost a mashed potato consistency and he said the meat was weird tasting, almost gamey. The scramble I had was good. But the banana nut muffin was very dry and tasteless. Maybe the service and meal were a fluke. Just disappointing. read more

Super cute area and GREAT FOOD! We visited this restaurant solely for the name. The outside setting was peaceful. The service was remarkable. We'd highly recommend! read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Next to outdoor patio - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

Always fabulous food, service and experience. A slice of true Montana. Expect to wait, but even that is painless because you can walk down to Sonders to have a coffee & shop a bit. Mitzy is always a fun server! read more

Great service and the best omelet and French toast I have ever eaten!! A bit off the beaten path and WELL worth the drive over!! I'd give this place a 6 stars if it was possible. read more

When we got there we were immediately greeted and then seated the staff was super attentive and responsive when we needed something. I had a patty melt and they let me change the bread and sauce which was nice. The food itself was cooked very well and was quite tasty. It was a pretty solid patty melt nothing super experimental and fancy but tasty and reliable. The seating was quite nice there was an outdoor sitting area as well which would be great when there is good weather present. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Patty melt with sourdough - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

Best breakfast in Flathead Valley. Always order their fresh bakery item with breakfast meal. Place feels like family.

This place is a staple in the community. Although, in my opinion the quality and service has gone down in the past few years. Food is usually good with some misses, and the prices are high, but it's a tourist stop for sure! read more

We arrived and immediately felt welcomed. The menu was great with a lot to choose from. The fruit smoothie was amazing and my husband loved his French toast made with Challah! So cool. read more

If you're in the Bigfork area during breakfast time, you got to check out this place. The service was great. All my interactions with their employees were positive. Even though they were very busy, they were friendly. The food was awesome. I got the chicken fried steak with eggs and home fried potatoes. For sure one of the best chicken fried steaks I've had. I have been coming here for many years and they are always consistent with their food and service. Check them out for sure, but just a heads up they will probably be very busy. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

We came here at around 9am on a Sunday morning. We expected it to be busy but there were still a decent number of parking stalls. They have a remote system where they let you know via text when your table is ready so you can wait seated on the indoor or outdoor waiting benches or in your car. They have their menus printed out on paper so you can take one with you to browse while you wait. We were seated within 20 minutes despite it being quite busy and the restaurant being on the smaller side (decent size for a local breakfast spot though!) The wait staff were very attentive and seemed authentically cheerful. My partner got the special of the day which was a cowboy benedict with freshly made biscuits and he loved it. I had a side of bacon and a side of cheesy veg (potato, mushrooms, bell pepper topped with broiled cheese). It was really flavorful and perfect for someone like me that doesn't like sweet breakfasts foods nor eggs! The music selection was great. Young the Giant, America, Zac Brown, and The Archies played while we were there and it wasn't so loud to the point where you felt like you're screaming to talk to the person across the table. The women's restroom was very clean and had a changing table. Judging from the license plates in the lot (no other businesses seemed to be open yet), the crowd seemed to be a mix of locals and visitors. Highly recommend for the great service and great food! read more

Food was great even tho the wait was pretty long it was so worth it I mean the burger with eggs on the side and you put the eggs on the burger nearly perfect would come back and I do recommend coming here even tho the wait is long the food is so good you forget about the wait very good read more

Great find...excellent food, very good service and cozy rustic setting.... The breakfast burrito I had was literally stuffed full of chorizo, green onion, mushrooms and cheese...well constructed and absolutely fabulous...home fried potatoes on the side were perfectly crispy and caramelized on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. My daughter loved the light fluffy silver dollar pancake plate with side of bacon. Top notch breakfast experience for both of us. We were lucky upon arrival and were seated immediately, a bit later and place begins to fill up and wait time obviously increases. Great way to start the day! read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Breakfast burrito--huge! - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

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Great service and food!!! Love it but it is very busy most days. Been going there for years!! read more

Food was really great and the house baked item of the day was delicious (blueberry muffin). Would not recommend sitting outside at the end of summer given the bees (which really wanted our muffin) read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Scramble and hash browns - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana