Hardtail Cafe

Great sandwich! BOC FTW!!! (get there before they sell out of…read morebread!)..................................... ..........................................................

I think I just had the best sandwich of my life. After a random find on Google and picking the kiss…read moresandwich off of the online menu, I went with an employees recommendation for the sublime sandwich and wow, it was the most incredible. All of their sandwiches seem very unique comparison to other traditional sandwich, shops with walnut pesto and chutney, etc. The fresh bread made it extra special. And I'm not kidding when I say I think I just had the best sandwich of my life and I'm 52 years old. I only get to come here once a year, but I am eager to try every sandwich on their menu before I die

Turkey, fresh mozzarella:avocado on FRESH sourdough roll

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Tagliare Delicatessen

4.8(39 reviews)

4.4 mi

Worth every penny. Fast service, huge portions, and one of the best veggie sandwiches I've had in…read moreyears. My husband gave two big thumbs up for the zeppelin as well! We'll definitely make a return stop the next time we're back in Missoula!

Such a great menu and the food items are named after bands. The sandwiches are massive. Me and my…read morefiancé could have shared one. I got the Megadeath and the slaw def has a good kick to it. My fiancé got the Blue Oyster Cult and he said it was bomb! They had a ton of people working and they were very nice.

The flaming lips: bacon, swiss, greens, tomatoes, red onion, chipotle aioli and oil and vinegar, lightly grilled.

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Market On Front

4.1(482 reviews)

5.0 mi

I'm plant based and it's been a long time that I've been crippled by indecision when ordering due…read moreto so many amazing vegan options. I've NEVER experienced it in Montana but market on front has SO many delicious options for every dietary preference. I decided on a portobello pesto sandwich on ciabatta and it was 10/10. The bread, texture and flavor were perfect! Although I was just visiting, I'd be shocked if there were a better sandwich shop in this town. There is also a grab and go and souvenir section that's very convenient. It was busy and we did have to wait a while for our orders but it was so worth the wait. If you're craving a sandwich or a wrap, this is your place.

Great vegetarian options and the sandwiches are both tasty and huge. Self service (order at the…read morecounter, grab your own waters, etc.) and kinda slow delivery but for the price, you can't beat it for an easy lunch.

VLT Breakfast Sando

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Jersey Mike's Subs

4.1(21 reviews)

2.3 mi

This restaurant is officially allergic to making orders correctly. Still can't figure out what…read morerosemary parm bread is. 10 sandwiches in a row with the wrong bread. Keep ordering the 31 and they keep putting mayo instead of ranch now. Waited forever just for them to make it wrong again. I can't imagine how a new location is even happening with this bad of customer service

Yesterday was the first time I have been to JM....10/10!!!! The staff was so friendly and amazing…read more(gave my son and I a free cookie for being our first time... which was also 10/10). The rosemary bread is delicious!!! Thank you!!!!

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Doc's Gourmet Sandwich Express

3.8(78 reviews)

4.9 mi

So Good! Grabbed a…read moreDoc Brown sandwich to go from Doc's Sandwich Shop in Missoula, and it was seriously delicious. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the sandwich was packed with great ingredients. Sometimes a simple sandwich just hits the spot, and this one definitely did. I'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

I was in Missoula and looking for a sandwich or salad and online reviews mentioned Docs so i…read moredecided to check it out. I ordered online and got the full sandwich and salad combo. I got the tomato soup with the veggie sandwich. The soup was good with good flavor and was a good portion size. The sandwich was also a good size and the bread tasted fresh. There were lots of fresh ingredients and overall was a good taste In conclusion and good place for a nice sandwich and soup combo

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Egg BLT W/ avocado

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Worden's Market

4.3(96 reviews)

4.8 mi

Kind people, lots of selections , snacks, beer, wine, sandwiches, soup. Good stop great sandwich…read moreon the road !

Man, don't expect their clerks in the wine department to be well versed in winse. Stopped in to…read moregrab Blanc du Noir sparkling wine, got bamboozled into utter non-drinkable ick. Same with a chardonnay to pair with a specific meal. Must have had my "sucker" headband on after.dropping $450. Never again!

Roast beef Mullan Trail

Muffuletta

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The Maverick, awesome combo of flavors and generously sized, not cheap but worth it.

Wheat Montana Bakery & Deli

3.5(78 reviews)

4.0 mi

Great people every time I've came. Huckleberry Lemonade is so simple yet so delicious!read more

Great place for pastry's, breakfast or lunch…read more Great staff with great service. They have a drive through if you just need to grab and go.

Apple Cinnamon Roll

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Wheat Montana Bakery & Deli

3.8(61 reviews)

3.7 mi

It's a fast food convenience location and a fresh healthier option. Friendly staff and clean…read moretables. They use what they grow. Mostly. Tried their huge Carmel cinnamon roll And sourdough sandwiches. I love fresh bread and pastries so I enjoyed this stop.

I'd give this "deli" a minus 10 if I could. My husband ordered a chili dog but got a cold Philly…read morecheesesteak instead. The hot dog was straight from the fridge--you could tell just by looking at it. When he returned it, they replaced it with another cold hot dog topped with lukewarm "chili" full of big tomato chunks, unlike anything we've ever seen. I ordered the Reuben, which wasn't grilled, and the cheese had been tossed on the grill to melt, turning it into a cheese chip. The meat was barely warm and flavorless, even with sauerkraut. The vegetable beef soup was also lukewarm. Thought about ordering one of the cinnamon rolls, but after this, changed our minds. Don't waste your money--just head to the other side of the highway.

That's all the turkey that came on that half of sandwich.

That is all the mayo I got on my last sandwich. Then I get attitude for asking for a side of mayo.

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Custom Sando - THE BEST!!!!

The Trough

4.3(145 reviews)

4.9 mi

The most delightful breakfast experience in a long time. Great service and management and the best…read morestrawberry jam I think I have ever had. The patio is gorgeous and will definitely be coming back!

I wasn't expecting a great Cuban sandwich this far from a big city cuban neighborhood, but the…read moresandwich was perfect. Flavors were spot on. Even the simple club sandwich with fresh fruit, that ny friend got was really well prepared. Nice atmosphere, unpretentiou.

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FSK - Back to the Basics (Eggs/Meat/Toast/Potatoes) and house-made jam!

FSK

4.7(32 reviews)

1.3 mi

FSK is our local breakfast spot- Missoula, near the airport…read more The Gravlax plate and the pancake breakfast with perfectly cooked egg , were delish! Most impressive are the kind, customer service staff! We thank and cheer, Maggie and Liam, plus the CHEF and Team! We have vowed to support you, bring our friend's to you and next time promise to take photo's of the lovely meals we enjoy, with you!!

So far everything that I've had here has been really good…read more Service is very friendly, and the food comes out in a timely matter Drip coffee is self-serve, definitely is bold and flavor but it's really good I had the biscuits and gravy, the biscuits are really good. The gravy though was fine but could use some more seasoning but overall definitely would recommend it. I had a breakfast burrito to go about a month ago and that thing was huge and the flavor was great. It is definitely big enough. You could split between two people. The only complaint that I have is, they don't have Tabasco or any real hot sauce. All they had was Tapatio and the Cholula.

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Avocado toast

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James D.

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2 years ago

great breakfast burritos, better service. cost effective to boot. will be back reg. any Time I'm in town

Amanda B.

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6 years ago

Amazing sandwiches and service!

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