Had a quick overnight stay in Missoula. Wanted to have at least one little fun experience before…read moreheading north to my destination. Popped into Black Coffee and was delighted. It's a huge hangar type space filled with locals bustling in for their morning coffee. My typical way to know if I'll like a coffee shop is if their cappuccino is only offered in one (or two) sizes. Black Coffee had that-BINGO. Delicious and perfectly made. My only regret is not buying beans to brew at home.

4 stars Tucked into…read morea gorgeous old Quonset hut, Black Coffee Roasting Co. (525) is worth a stop for the building alone--that curved corrugated-metal shell, the tangle of Edison bulbs strung across the high ceiling, and a sunny little patio out back make it one of the more distinctive coffee spots around. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered at the counter and had my drink in hand in no time, with genuinely nice folks behind the bar. The menu has some fun, unexpected touches too--the mint cold brew is a standout you won't find everywhere, and it's refreshing without being gimmicky. The pastry case is where they really shine. House-made bialys, savory danishes with coconut greens and pork belly, sweet danishes with black tea and roasted rhubarb, plus a rotating lineup of cookies and tea cakes. Everything looks like it's made with real care, and the bakery side (Grist) clearly takes the craft seriously. One heads-up: there's no WiFi. If you're hoping to post up and grind through a few hours of work, this isn't the spot for it--plan on a shorter visit or bring a hotspot. For a quick, high-quality coffee-and-pastry run, though, it's a winner. Come for the architecture and the mint cold brew, stay for the bialys--just don't expect to get much emailing done.

I usually stop here when driving through Missoula. The baristas are always friendly and if I don't…read moreknow what I want, they usually have some good suggestions. I normally will do a hit beverage in the morning and a refreshing lotus energy drink if its in the afternoon.

I don't know why I don't come here more often because it's close to my house and everything I've…read moreever tried had been good. While I don't like or drink coffee, I do tend to order a lotus frequently and they are always delicious and refreshing. My husband really likes their coffee and had never had any complaints either. The service is always pretty fast compared to some of the other local drive-up coffee stands in town. It has two sided to drive up to and some days the lines can be long. They have lots of different drink options to choose from. I recommend giving them a try!

Loose Caboose is a perfectly acceptable road-trip coffee stop and one that we were happy to…read morediscover while passing through Missoula. It has a local following (and ownership story), a friendly vibe, a cute logo and stand design that fits the name well, and the kind of welcoming personality that makes you smile a bit before getting back on the road. The menu is broad and should satisfy just about anyone in the car. There are numerous hot and cold coffee drinks, tea options, a wide variety of syrups, and several milk choices to accommodate different tastes and dietary preferences. Service was prompt, cheerful, and genuinely friendly. The coffee itself, however, lands closer to average for me. The drinks tend to rely more heavily on syrups and sweeteners than allowing the coffee to be the star. If you've visited places like Mercury Coffee around Seattle or Dutch Bros, you'll have a good sense of what to expect. As someone who has probably spent more time debating roast profiles than any reasonably adjusted adult should, I recognize that I may not be the ideal customer for this style of coffee stand, so take that criticism with the appropriate grain of salt. That said, context matters. For a drive-through stand in Missoula, Loose Caboose compares favorably with many similar options, and if you're willing to set aside any Seattle or San Francisco coffee snobbery, it's actually a bit above average for what it aims to be. Final Thoughts: Loose Caboose isn't a destination coffee shop that I'd build an itinerary around, but it's absolutely worth pulling over for if you're driving through town and looking for a pleasant caffeine stop. Friendly service, plenty of options, and a fun atmosphere make it an easy recommendation for road trippers. -AC

My first day off the plane I grabbed a coffee from another, well known national, coffee place…read moreknowing I would hate it (bruh a cup of all ice and 3 sips of liquid?) but didn't have my ear to the ground yet where to get the good stuff. I found it, it is here, The Loose Caboose. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this coffee and evidently so do the locals as these girls are always busy. I will genuinely miss this place when I go home.

This was a very cute little college cafe. There were plenty of college students hanging out and…read morestudying. I got a mocha and the cheese grits. The cheese grits had cucumber, tomatoes, and poached eggs. I really enjoyed that combo! The service was quick and friendly too.

Our hot vanilla lattes were creamy, toasty and delicious. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and my…read morehusband opted for the biscuits and gravy with eggs. Absolutely delicious food. HOWEVER, you guys have got to get your shit figured out. The cashier gave us a number placard, and told us to stay at the front to get our drinks before sitting. So we did. Employees were abuzz, swarming like ping pong balls, and making food/drinks. We stood and waited, then after like 15 minutes a gal came out and handed me my plate of food!? We hadn't even gotten our drinks yet. *Why was I being handed food first, standing, versus receiving my drink and then served food while seated at our table?* I wandered to find a table, and found myself weaving through a bunch of people. It was awkward since all the tables/chairs are spaced SO close together. My husband stayed at the front for our lattes, as I started to eat alone. :( We loved the food, but we felt unhappy about the fracas and chaos. This is NOT the way to run a restaurant. We sat and enjoyed our lattes, and the eclectic ambiance. Finally another 12 to 15 minutes later, my husband's biscuits and gravy arrived. I am a slow eater, and I was already done eating, when he began to eat. :( Sad to say, our experience was extremely disappointing. Totally disjointed, and it left us feeling frustrated and irritated. This shouldn't need to be said, but you guys need to serve people in the order they come in. Get those tickets done asap, and it'll clear up your insane bottleneck you create by serving the "easiest" drinks and meals first. Yummy food, but NOT a good dining experience. Also, there are some funny reviews whining about feeling uncomfortable that this place is anti-ICE. Pro-lgbtq. "Oh the horror" to be inclusive, and tolerant of other people! I just know what you would've been balking about in the 1950's... Clyde Coffee is said to be a "liberal" coffee shop, but if you think about it, this is simply human decency... Treat others with basic kindness, and you won't feel such guilt. :)

Another very cute coffee shop/ bakery…read more Got an Americano, and a pain du matin which was like a cinnamon roll thing. Very delicious.

Quaint bakery. Great laminated pastries that are flaky yet chewy. No crumbs everywhere. Seasonal…read morefruit and protein and cheese offerings. Some other local items for sale. Quick service.

This is the perfect cozy little cafe to relax at on a chilly fall morning. I ordered a hot apple…read morecider and an apple cheese danish. Both were wonderful! I thought the prices were very reasonable too. I'll be back if I'm ever in the area again.

I have loved Bernice's for a long time. I used to go in and buy their Blueberry Bran muffins by the…read moredozens!! I quit buying them because I was watching the scale take a little hit so I, with great sadness, stopped buying my favorite muffins!! Today I went in after months of being good with my waistline and bought one of my favorite Blueberry Bran muffins. I was sooooooooo disappointed! The muffins had no flavor. The muffins I remembered had a little sweetness to them but NOT TODAY. The muffin was so bland and boring that I threw the most of it out to the birds. Sorry for the change in the recipe. Sadly, L

The coffee here is so wonderful, you can tell they know how to brew coffee and make delicious…read moreespressos.The baked goods they offer are delectable and mouth watering. The barista's are kind and welcoming. Definitely recommend stopping in if you are in Missoula.

A nice spot for fresh baked goods--muffins, scones and the pies! OMG they look amazing. The…read moreservice was one of the nicest we've encountered during our stop in Missoula. The place is large with plenty of seating and nice spacious tables. Everything is made to order in front of you--the barista is very hard working!

Drum serves the best coffee in Missoula, and that's coming from a major coffee snob! The baked…read moregoods are absolutely delicious and the location is so convenient.

Loved the coffee but just don't understand why they don't have WiFi for people to sit and do some…read morework.

Been going there for eleven years. No better coffee in town served by the nicest baristas. Give…read morethem a try

Very good coffee and very good snacks and very cute store. Staff very nice We always stop!read more

Second time in Missoula, second time at Florabella! Still living this restaurant! The space is so…read morefun and colorful it's hard not to like it... and the light fixture is especially eye catching!! Tonite we tried the Arugula Salad which is beyond delicious! And the Mutti Tomato Tartar along with the Funghi Pizza! I would say that the tomato Tartar with the crust of the pizza was amazing! The pizza itself was good but not great to me... I didn't realize that it wasn't a tomato sauce based pizza... I prefer tomato sauce but other than that the toppings were really good! Our waitress could not have been any cuter! She was here she said for a short time from NYC and loved Missoula. I hope she stays because good servers are hard to find!

Most awkward dining experience ever. Came alone. Told the hostess I was alone. So, I sat at the bar…read morenext to a white haired gentleman. My intention was to order a salad that I'd eat myself, and a pizza that I'd eat a piece or two of and take the rest home to my family for their dinner. My salad came quickly. I chit chatted with the man next to me. My pizza, however, took an hour to arrive. An hour! People to my left and right had been served, eaten and left before I got my pizza. The bartender who took my order apologized and gave me $13 off. OK, nice, but then the shite hit the fan. The server, a twenty something gal, came to the bar, served the pizza with two plates and placed the pizza between myself and this white haired gentleman"gentleman," saying "Here you guys go, enjoy!" So that put me in an awkward situation, especially because this man was NOT a gentleman! I listened to him checking out women for one hour, commenting on how much skin they were showing, body features, whether he found them attractive or how he'd like to get to know this person or that. His eyes were constantly scanning the room. He was saying inappropriate things. So, this stranger was the LAST person I wanted to share my pizza with. But what do you do when someone puts you in that type of forced awkwardness if having to offer a perv a piece of your pizza??? Awful!!!