I wish I had stopped to take some photos. This place is incredible! Even on a busy afternoon there was still plenty of seating for everyone! I love the style inside. It's dark but not too dark, sometimes you sit in a cafe and it's so bright you feel like you're going into surgery. Not here, it was very comfortable. There was a lot of a nostalgia items and decor that made my nerd heart sing! All the employees were SO incredibly nice! Especially as I was grappling with what drink to get. The man at the counter said if I had a drink somewhere else that I had liked to tell him and he could make the same thing. Which I thought was so nice! I got a huckleberry mocha- OUT OF THIS WORLD! And the sour dough toast with scrambled eggs were the perfect side with the drink! I adored this place and highly recommend you stop by!! read more

The food is excellent, and the vibe is warm, and cozy. They have nice books and magazines to look at while you eat too. I had a Huckleberry Italian soda and the flavor was spot on. It was the best Italian soda I've ever had. The service is great too. The people are very nice and our food came quickly and fresh. The sandwich I had was hot and delicious. Everybody there looked happy to work and the customers also looked happy with the service. I would definitely come back. read more

Funky vibes in this coffee house and we were even being serenaded by a gentleman playing the piano! Staff were friendly and quick with serving even with a busy morning rush! Coffee was great! read more

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Great coffee great atmosphere. Service is quick and very friendly. Will definitely be back read more

My husband and I stopped by here and LOVED everything about this cute coffee shop! We started with a latte and a chocolate chip cookie (both were delicious) and then got a half soup, half sandwich. The potato and bacon soup was perfectly flavored and the turkey sandwich was everything you'd want a sandwich to be! Our expectations were exceeded :). Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere read more

Fun funky sandwiches, great coffee, friendly service. If you love music memorabilia you will love this place. Album covers, guitars, artwork all over. I put the menu of funky sandwiches in the photos. And I love the sign on the bathroom, very open to everyone. read more

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This is the "Friends Coffee House" of Helena, MT. From the time you enter the staff welcomes you with a smile. My favorite lunch location serving original fresh sandwiches and much more. Thank you read more

Cute place to have some good coffee and a breakfast in downtown. Wife and I had an enjoyable morning.

I love Firetower! The ambiance is chill with a nice fireplace and vinyl all over the place. It's very homey actually. I enjoyed a coffee and breakfast burrito the last time I was in and the burrito was yummy! Anything that has black olives is a thumbs up in my book. The service is also friendly and just nice. read more

The service was amazing. Great place to just hangout. Vibe is nice. Workers love to be here. AMAZING CHIA read more

Firetower Coffee House - Chia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helena, Montana

Great service friendly staff and good food. I love the them and ambiance hear great place for a quick bite or a casual meet up. read more

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The service here is laughable! I wait in line for 5 minutes just to get to the front of the line and be told "I'll be with you in a minute," while the person taking orders is making drinks. One person taking orders and making coffee and one person making food during lunch rush. Ordered a $13 panini that has a small amount of meat and toppings on it. (See picture) comes with a bag of chips. Lol! Go eat somewhere else and get better service, food, and value. read more

Firetower Coffee House - Wildfire Panini, not worth $13! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helena, Montana

Excellent coffee shop. Good coffee. Friendly staff. Good basic coffee shop food. Norde, the owner, is welcoming and friendly and obviously loves his shop and the people who patronize it. Helena is lucky. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch immediately felt comfortable. I was greeted immediately by the staff and really appreciated the fun and funky 70's music decor. The Tuscan chicken panini was calling to me, and it certainly didn't disappoint--grilled chicken, black olives, spinach, and provolone wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled to perfect crispiness. It's served on a pretty plate with chips and a pickle slice. Looks like a good place to meet up for coffee and pastries, too. read more

I love this place. The turkey sandwich is killer, it's my default every time. Friendly staff, a selection of coffee, always a treat.

Service is SLOW and very RUDE. I was so disappointed. Great location and decor. Coffee was more tea than coffee. Also got a jalapeño cheddar bagel with cream cheese. I assumed that the spread would be served on the side as no one asked how I wanted it or so I could decide just how much I would like. Nope. Waaaaay too much cream cheese just heaped into the middle of my tasty bagel. Yuck. read more

Firetower Coffee House - Coffee done in the style of tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helena, Montana

Really cool vibe, friendly and patient staff. Prices totally reasonable. Pastries, tea and hot chocolate all very good. Loved it and could spend all day here. read more

Firetower Coffee House - Front entry, point of purchase and pastry case. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helena, Montana

Very nice location, walkable from any parking the area. It is 9am on a Saturday morning. The crowd is lively. Price is not too bad at all. Haven't eaten yet... to come Okay, I had an omelette dish, surrounded by 4 pieces of good sized sourdough toast. Dish was good and the bread was great. I recommend trying this place out! read more

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My wife has been eating here for years, usually lunches with her gal pals while on shopping trips. It's taken her the same number of years to get me in the front door. It's a coffee house with popular breakfasts and lunches. It screams hipster....hence my reluctance. After her solid argument about the number of breweries I've dragged her into over the years, what could I do but relent. Her favorite meal is the Smoked Turkey Sandwich with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and apricot mayo, on cranberry-walnut bread and is usually accompanied by a cup of creamy potato-bacon soup. I have to admit, unusual as it sounds, the lunch was very good. I might of even enjoyed the place if I hadn't had to watch an x/y-gen sitting at a nearby lunch table that seats 4 working on her computer and drinking a cup of coffee...the same cup she was drinking when we arrived; the same cup when we left over an hour later (yes, the lunch service was slow). With people waiting for a table to eat their lunch, she defined the word "entitled". With couches and coffee tables or 2 person tables available for computer use, there she sat in all her hipster splendor, oblivious to any semblance of courtesy. I can't hold the management responsible for their inconsiderate customers (I met and liked the owner), so I will let my wife talk me into another of these unique and tasty sandwiches but ... I will wear my x/y-gen blinders. Post script: My wife wants to amend this review by detailing my grouch tendencies, but I assure you, I am a truly pleasant baby boomer. read more

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The Owner is a hoot!! The atmosphere is really cool and friendly. Coffee is wonderful! We buy our coffee for home brewing here too!

Enjoyed a late breakfast at FT with my child. Even though I had extra needs because of the baby, the staff was very welcoming and helpful when I had my hands full. read more

Ok, we've been back to Firetower Coffee quite a few times since our original visit. We usually just get drinks or a cookie, no more sandwiches. We have yet to be disappointed! Service is always spot on! Price is always good! Atmosphere is top notch! Quickly has become my favorite place to visit....and I don't even like coffee! I did notice that one worker made better "steamers" than the other worker. No big deal. Seriously, this place is amazing! read more

Friendly staff with a good sense of humor. Large, comfortable shop. Really good coffee. What's not to love? read more

Lovely coffee shop with delicious hand crafted coffees- nice food and bakery selections. Friendly staff in a nice location for shopping. read more

A busy little coffee shop with unique decor and LOTS of local goodies featured. Good coffee, patient staff, fun vibes.

The owner here is so cool. He orders in fresh bread every day (the cranberry bread with turkey is so tasty!) And I've never ever had a person serve me who was less than fantastic. Way to go Firetower!!!! read more

Straightforward coffee house. Hours are a bit unfortunate if you have an evening craving, but good for your daytime jitters. I ordered a latte and a snicker doodle. The latte was served in a mug, not a paper cup, which is a huge plus. Mugs always remind me of "So I Married and Axe Murderer", which is a good thing. The espresso was a bit on the bitter side for my taste, but not terrible. I would have preferred a smoother pull. The cookie was good, but I would have liked it a little softer and chewier. I really liked the music selection, but I'm a few year out of cool, so your mileage may vary. I don't know if I'd go back, it just didn't make me want to ignore all other possible options in Helena, but I'd definitely drive past starbucks to get here. read more

A great place to grab your morning coffee. I got a cappuccino and bagel, then sat on the patio to enjoy it with a friend. The perfect place to meet up and chat! read more

So disappointed in myself it's taken this long to stop here. Awesome atmosphere, super friendly/helpful staff, TASTY coffee & the food....wow. Thank you Firetower, already looking forward to coming back!! read more

Terrific little spot to get together with friends! I took my office staff of 8 for a lunch out. ( I let them know we were coming ahead of time.) They did a great job! Sandwiches were great. Looking forward to my next lunch at the Firetower Coffee House. read more

Stop in here before leaving Helena. The service was friendly, the atmosphere is quaint. The coffee was not the best. I had a vanilla latte that was extremely bitter. No taste of vanilla. I couldn't even finish it, I had the burrito which was all microwaved. Not a huge fan. read more

Somehow we needed coffee on the way and found this place. Unexpectedly good...also unexpectedly found Yelp sticker on the entrance door. I had latte and really good! read more

Great coffee, served with bad attitude. Used to be me favorite coffee shop in town and I would go out of my way to stop in whenever I was in Helena. After this morning I think I'll go someplace where I can order the drink I want and not have the barista snark at me. There's a joke in here somewhere - how can you tell when a coffee shop is too popular? read more

Worst thing I have ever paid for and put into my mouth. When I hear the microwave ding before my breakfast burrito is up, I know I'm in trouble. Canned tinny olives, microwaved eggs, processed cheese and generic brand food lion tortilla chips. I was thoroughly depressed after this one. I was on the road and had a long drive ahead...I didn't even bother to turn the radio on. I think I even called my father to say I love you. I began to reevaluate my life after this breakfast. Don't eat this stuff you'll enter a dark period. Great espresso though! read more

The peppermint patty latte is crazy good. Got a burrito as well and loved it. Awesome overall vibe highly recommend

Has anyone actually tried the breakfast burrito?Horrifying. It was definitely microwaved..not really my thing. The cheese tasted processed and it also had tinny tasting black olives. What?? Since when does a microwaved burrito with Tostitos salsa on it go with black olives? Gross. But the coffee was great! read more

I don't often write reviews, but want to spread the word about this place: Such a nice place to work, or to converse with friends and family. You'll find good coffee that they roast themselves, and fresh, high quality ingredients (local when possible, it seems). I had the Tuscany chicken sandwich for lunch (w/ delicious organic, never-frozen chicken) and conclude that they serve some of the best food around for a very fair price. I highly recommend paying Nord and his crew a visit! read more

We are visiting from out of town and we walked by and it smelled delicious so we decided to stop in to eat, best Small coffee shop and eatery ever. Wonderful service and mouth watering food. This is my new stop next time I come back! read more

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After having a horrible experience at The General Mercantile across the street, we came here in hope of a better experience. Being a college student, we needed a cozy place to study. This place is exactly what we were looking for. They even offer discounts for Carroll College students! The owner was very polite; we even had a brief conversation regarding his daughter with whom I attend college with. The drinks here are above average, the atmosphere is friendly and inviting, and the WiFI is a plus. I do plan on coming back when I need a coffee break. Keep up the good work! read more

Things I ordered: - iced coffee huckleberry - $2.50 - garden patch sour dough sandwich - $6.45 The coffee huckleberry was alright, a fun Montana twist. The sandwich was horribly bland. I was on a road trip and had been eating lots of junk food and in the efforts to eat something a bit healthier, I ordered the garden patch. Who knew it literally tasted like vegetables...and nothing more. Boo. The atmosphere is really cute though and pretty large. I wish I had a coffee shop designed like theirs where I live - very welcoming, yet large. Hours here don't apply (just like all of Montana). If there is doesn't look like a busy day, they close up early. I'm just glad they were open when we came though because there was nothing else opened on the street when we came through. Nice atmosphere, but what I ordered was nothing special. read more