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

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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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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Food was good. My club was great even with gf bread. I appreciated the gf options. The wait was very long but they get busy. Would've preferred fruit on top of pancakes versus inside. Food portions were huge. The pancake is plate sized and there are 2. We didn't even finish one. Benedict was yummy. I had the vegetarian one but added Canadian bacon. The burgers are just ok. We felt like some things were better than others. We felt like it's not quite a 4, but certainly worth a try. read more

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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

If there was any reason to go out of my way for breakfast, Echo Lake is it. I was by myself and reviews led me to Echo Lake Cafe. I had a 15 minute wait to sit at the counter. They have a good system where they will send you a text when your table is ready. They were very busy but service was awesome. I think my server was telepathic! I was thinking of asking for more coffee and she suddenly arrived. When I was just going to ask for my bill she showed up again. Perfect. Food did take a little longer than a typical diner, but it was worth it. Eggs were cooked over medium, which seems to never happen when that is what I request. The potatoes were awesome. I also liked that instead of toast, you had the option of whatever their baked special was, which was a cinnamon coffee cake. It was great! They have outdoor seating as well. I liked the atmosphere. I will be back! read more

This place is a such a gem - breakfast/brunch menu offers a variety of favorites that go well with it's eclectic atmosphere. Staff is super friendly and service was amazing. We were party of four and our server was quick to take our order for drinks and food. Oh and they do offer mimosas and screw drivers if you want the full brunch experience! It gets a bit busy, so plan on coming in early or just prepare to patiently wait. In the summer they offer outdoor sitting as well. And you don't want to skip on their desert, even if you take it to go - absolutely delicious coffee cake. Cannot wait till our next visit read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Front of cafe - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

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Rude Srvc waitress was extremely rude, no hello slammed down the water, threw 4 straws on the table for 7 people, after an hour wait asked for our food & the waitress just said " you know I don't control the kitchen" not sure why it was an hour wait when as you can see they were not busy. To bad to we were visiting from AZ but won't be returning here or recommending it to anyone. In response to your comment: Since you felt the need to defend your staff I feel the need to remind you that we went to your establishment expecting to be treated decently as a paying customer. We waited outside to be seated for 45 mins then inside for our food another 45mins (as per your comment) In return to be treated rudely by your staff! Your waitress responded very rudely to my friend when she asked if we were going to be eating dinner there instead of lunch. Which is the only time we asked for our food. Your waitress never came to inform us of the situation or if it would be coming out soon. Also just as a side note 2 tables were seated after us received their food before us & left while we were still waiting on ours with no courtesy explanation being provided. Your water girl (which you are correct was not our waitress but obviously worked with her) was the extremely rude one! She never said hello, slammed the water down on the table twice rolled her eyes when we asked for more water (we had waited outside in the sun for 45mins to be seated so by that time yes we were all thirsty) when asked for straws said this is what I have & threw 4 down for 7 people. Brought out a dirty glass which had food stuck to it, then got mad when my friend asked for a clean glass. If your establishment is understaffed then you as the owner should not accept as many people in order to provide your paying customers with the experience they except & to prevent your working staff from being overwhelmed & in return providing BAD customer service! Which I can see from previous reviews is not the first time this has happened. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Sitting area - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

The food is always excellent here! The chicken enchiladas with mole sauce special was superb today as well. Service is fast with a smile. Can't beat this charming cafe ambiance. read more

Truly a hidden gem! Stepping back in time, it's like walking into a warm welcoming cabin. Greeted with smiles and amazing service. The food is comfort food at its best. We had the Exho Lake Scramble with their Blueberry coffee cake. Yummmm! It's worth the short drive to this Montana hidden treasure! read more

The food was amazing. The burrito was enough for two. Waffle was good. Cobb salad was great. Bloody Mary was fantastic. The wait wasn't very long on a Monday late morning. Definitely worth the short extra drive off the beaten path. The minute you walk in it feels like home and you know you're about to have a good meal. The staff there is super nice also, you won't be disappointed. read more

The food here was pretty good actually. I got a turkey club sandwich and my partner got the turkey ortega sandwich. Both of us liked our food. The reduced rating is due to the ATROCIOUSLY BAD service. Three young women were responsible for attending to various aspects of serving us, and honestly, I'd e hard-pressed to decide which one I would fire first. They were--all three of them--simply dreadful and seriously diminished our experience eating here read more

This place has the most amazing breakfast in Montana. Was not expecting that! We called ahead for pickup so that it was only a quick stop on the way to Glacier National Park from the Flathead Lake area. Fresh squeezed OJ - AMAZING. Get the large! Breakfast crepes - so good - so many fillings and a great hollandaise sauce on it. When I first saw it I thought it was going to be way too much sauce but it was thick and ended up being the perfect amount. I hate when there is only one little piece of mushroom or veggie in an omelet. This was a great mixed portion of egg and veggies. You can opt to get two crepes or just one crepe as a "half" order (just get the full, you won't regret it. You need energy for your hikes!) BF got the breakfast sandwich and thought it was incredible. Choice of a couple kinds of bread. We decided to go out of our way to come back on our drive home. It's going on my recommended itinerary for Glacier National Park. Check them out! read more