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    Jan's Cafe

    3.8 (66 reviews)
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    Dan W.

    I stop in here a few times a month for lunch. The food is always fresh and very good. The place is clean and the service is good. They are always busy so ordering on line is better and quicker. Walking in is good to if you like that more. The salads are great. Soup is great and the sandwiches are great. Try the chips and avocado guack. Great if your just looking for a snack.

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    Wayne G.

    Stopped here 3 years ago and it was good today was awful, food quality prices and menu negative 5 stars now! The sign on door says it all!

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    Erica M.

    This place is 100% what you'd expect in a small town cafe: a no-frills dining room, limited menu, friendly service, and pretty darned good homemade food. The burgers were a standout- generous & juicy, but the chili was also surprisingly good & clearly not from a can. They made a big deal of their gift shop in their signage but it was not impressive: standard Montana schlock.

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    Misty S.

    I got the special hamburger open-faced with mashed taters. Mack was my cook n server.. Nice clean bathrooms n parking for customers w semis too ye. Gas station across the way and a rest area around bk.. N rt off freeway ye!

    Katie P.

    Oh. My. Goodness. This is a five star café, despite what any other rating might tell you. First of all, you should know that I didn't even want to eat here. My husband was hungry and insistent, well I have Has bad luck at little roadside eateries in the past. However, whatever my beloved ones, he's going to get! I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the tuna sandwich with grill dry and a side salad with ranch dressing. The salad came out first. they serve the ranch in a little decanter and I'm so glad they did. You might think I'm crazy, but that is probably the single best ranch dressing I've ever had. I got to meet the owner, Jan, who is generally there, and asked her for the recipe. They make it themselves in the restaurant and she rightfully keeps it as a trade secret. You just know you'd be putting that on everything from soup to nuts if you had it in your kitchen. My tuna sandwich was perfect. The tuna salad was delicious. There where the standard elements in it such as onion and celery and perhaps a little bit of relish, I'm not sure. But I can tell you it was very balanced and wonderful. The grilled rye bread set it off to perfection. My husband ordered the hot open-faced turkey sandwich. He was expecting some sliced deli turkey meet, but what he got instead, was actual chunks of moist turkey breast from a bird that they must have roasted for this offering. It had a beautiful golden brown gravy over it and the mashed potatoes were authentic, neither previously frozen nor dehydrated. He also had a side salad and he agreed that the ranch dressing was superlative. The owners are sweet and kind and the café is clean, cute, and sanitary. if you drive by this cafe in Lima, Montana, you are truly missing a state treasure. Foodies welcomed and pleased here!

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    Richard D.

    Sure am glad they are back open! I love the smile when you are welcomed in the door to get you started! Fresh orange juice and strong coffee is definitely a plus. I prefer the sausage egg breakfast and I have it every chance I get when I'm lucky enough to get in before the lunch hour. The sausage is an old recipe and it's absolutely amazing! Best on the west for sure! Eggs done to perfection and hash browns have the perfect crisp! The server has amazing smile and is very friendly! Don't be in a rush as this place is busy and everything is made to order! Absolutely worth every penny and the wait!

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    Pros: Pot Roast is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Chicken chili barley soup is broth based, with no beans. Dutch Apple pie is sweet with oatmeal in top--excellent. Love the 60s music playing. Feels like you're eating in Jan's kitchen at home. Cons: Toast was a little too charred. The corn had no seasoning. The twice baked potato seasoning was a little off, needed more salt and pepper.

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    We love Jan's! Stop by here everytime we are passing through. Good food, pie and serve beer. Cute little souvenirs and Knick knack shop too.

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    Very good burgers and the service is friendly! Although we didn't have them, the soup and pies of the day sound great.

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    Stopped here on our way to Bozeman for lunch. Friendly and quick service. The burgers were giant and delicious.

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    Tiny town with a little cafe. But it was the best burger ever. Fries were hot fresh and crispy.

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    5 years ago

    We had a really good burger and fries. Small town diner that was very busy. Clean restrooms and awesome pie as well!

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