Best salads in town! Fresh ingredients, savory dressings. Nice combination of crisp greens, crunchy…read moreveggies, and a variety of toppings - beans, nuts, etc. Fast service,

Good service! Everyone was kind and welcoming. The restaurant is beautifully designed and has a…read moregreat atmosphere. They played great music too. I also really appreciated that they offer several vegan options. I ordered the Creamy Blue Smoothie and the Banana Walnut Oatmeal. The oatmeal was absolutely AMAZING--perfectly cooked, flavorful, and easily one of the best breakfasts I've had here. It's the item I'd recommend to everyone. The smoothie was good overall, but the fresh mint was a bit overpowering and left an aftertaste for me. I think it would be even better without the mint or with less of it. I also appreciated that they use compostable straws, although mine was cracked when I unwrapped it. Later, I came back for lunch and ordered the half Brussels Caesar Salad with the vegan protein. The vegan protein (chickpeas and lentils) was delicious, and the half portion was surprisingly large. I also liked that the dressing came already tossed throughout the salad. One thing I found a little confusing was that the Brussels Caesar uses a vegan dressing but is topped with cheese, so I'd be curious what substitution is offered for guests ordering it vegan. The bread was good, although the butter was served very cold and was difficult to spread. A few suggestions that could make the experience even better: * Add a larger "Basal" sign above the entrance to make the restaurant easier to spot. * Install a large wall-mounted menu inside for easier viewing. * Keep tables and chairs wiped down throughout the lunch rush. The restaurant was spotless during breakfast, but by lunchtime several tables and seats needed cleaning. Given the price point, I'd expect a bit more attention to dining room upkeep. Overall: good atmosphere, friendly staff, and good food. I recommend the Banana Walnut Oatmeal.

We chose this place because it was the most reviewed and highest rated Mexican restaurant in town…read more After coming here- I can completely see why! Charming, great atmosphere, and unique tacos! If you are visiting Missoula- this is a great stop!

FYI: THE ARCADE DOESN'T OPEN UNTIL LATER!…read more Gild is great but be aware that the hours for the arcade are different than the hours for the restaurant. I walked here twice to play pinball during my three days here and it was closed once for a private event and a second time because I was too early. Check the website if your intention is to play pinball.

On my recent trip to Missoula I discovered that there is a fantastic vegan food scene here and I…read morewas so excited to try Veeras donuts which are all vegan. I love a good donut and it was so hard to pick from the huge selection. I must have been too late for the jelly donuts but I had the maple twist and it was easily the best donut I've ever had. I also had a taste of my friend's Boston cream. While I'm not a big fan of cream, the flavor and texture were incredible. I would highly recommend Veeras whether you're vegan or not

These doughnuts are amazing. We came here twice on our short visit to Missoula. They are so…read morefresh and tasty. Come in the morning when they have the most options because they sell so many throughout the day (rightfully so). Very friendly staff willing to help with suggestions, although you can't go wrong with any of them in my opinion. My friend for the apple fritter and I swear it was as big as our heads ha.

This establishment it was very cozy and bright, with great service at the counter and a lot of food…read morechoices and combinations to choose from. The service was very friendly, and quick... And the price for our breakfast meal was very reasonable! I definitely would recommend this place to anybody who is visiting Missoula, Montana, and looking for a great place to have a breakfast or lunch sandwich.

This place is a cute little gem and you could almost miss it because it's kind of tucked off the…read moremain road. I use the term "little" loosely because it's actually very spacious and roomy inside. It's so spacious that they have room to add more tables and chairs which I don't think would be a bad idea. Their menu is pretty big and they offer quite a few items ranging from sandwiches and breakfast burritos to salads and bagels. As far as drinks, they offer all the normal coffee items you can expect to find at a coffee shop as well as fruit smoothies, protein smoothies, and all the Lotus flavors. Their breakfast burrito is definitely worth getting for the price. The service is average and the employees seem to be friendly the times I've been in there. My food has always come out hot when it's supposed to be. I still would like to try a sandwich and that will be next on my list. Their prices are very reasonable and are some of the best around Missoula. The adorable lighthouse decor just adds to the charm of this place and they even have a little children's play area tucked into the corner for those who have kids. Whether you're a local or a tourist visiting the area, this is a place I'd recommend stopping at.

We had the Big Dipper ice cream truck at the welcome party for our son's wedding, and it was an…read moreabsolute hit! From the very beginning, Kelsey made the planning process easy, smooth, and stress-free. She was wonderful to work with and helped ensure everything came together perfectly. On the day of the event, Mira provided fantastic service to our family and friends with a smile and great energy. The variety of ice cream flavors was so much fun, and throughout the evening we heard rave reviews from guests about the rich, creamy, delicious ice cream. Absolutely recommend the Espresso Heath and Huckleberry flavors. So yummy! Having the ice cream truck at the party added such a fun and memorable touch to the celebration. The combination of Big Dipper's delicious ice cream and outstanding customer service made the experience even better. We couldn't have been happier and highly recommend Big Dipper for any special event!

This was the one spot locals consistently rec'd for ice cream/dessert and hooo that line was long…read morewhen we arrived lol They had a variety of flavors + options to choose from including ice cream, shakes, sundaes, etc + seasonal flavors, as well There's one line to order, you pay, and then eventually a worker will yell out an order from their adjacent window lol Now the line moves quickly but just depending on the day I could see how confusion could come up bc there were times the workers would yell out an order (they say the actual items they have prepped vs an order # or name associated) and no one would walk up and/or multiple people ordered the same thing Anyways, we got two separate kid-sized scoops of bubblegum and cotton candy, both super good! And tbh, both good sized scoops lol. They reminded me of the old school Baskin Robbin's type flavahs. The bubblegum included small pieces of gum just like da good ol days

Such a beautiful gift shop! I always find something here when we visit Missoula. I love the shelves…read moreupon shelves of loose tea (and the prepackaged ones, too) -- especially the local Missoula flavors. I also love that you can create your own spice combinations by selecting jars off the shelves and bringing them to the counter to have the salespeople measure them out for you. There are beautiful housewares--tablecloths, dishes, frames --and pretty handcrafted jewelry. There's also a cute cafe in back that I'll have to try next time.

It has a TON of wonderful herbs and spices and the little coffee shop in the back is adorable!…read moreThere was a creepy older lady that works there though that was trying to talk to me and my partner about our child and wouldn't go away even after we made it clear that our child doesn't talk to strangers. She made the experience quite awkward and had us leaving earlier than we had initially wanted too.