Fantastic experience! Everything was local and prepared masterfully. Definitely my favorite place for breakfast in Bozeman!! Can't wait to go back read more

Nova Cafe - Local foods!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Chia waffle is amazing! The raspberry jam-like stuff and coconut oil on top made it even better.

Great little stop this weekend at Nova. I think this may have been my 50th visit but it's my first review. Great staff, vibe, food and atmosphere. We felt welcome and were treated well from start to finish. I can't wait until my breakfast plans lead me there next time. read more

This place is amazing!! My husband and I came here the morning we were flying back to California on the last day of our honeymoon two years ago. The food, atmosphere and service were so great!! And by great I mean my husband would constantly say he wanted to go to nova cafe for dinner when we lived in California. He always said "hey, it's worth the trip!" The truth is nova cafe is always worth the trip. Last Sunday we dropped by for brunch now that we live here in Bozeman. I called ahead because I know how popular it always is and they sat us right away. The food once again was delicious, the service great and the atmosphere fun (especially with the classic car show going on outside). Though parking was tough with main being blocked off for the classic car show, it ended up working out because we were able to go walking afterwards and burn off some of those calories that we consumed with the delicious food nova blessed us with. This for sure will be a place we continually go and enjoy! read more

Nova Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I loved this place! I ordered a unique breakfast with eggs, sweet potatoes and black rice (amongst other things) and it was amazing. It was also easy to find parking read more

Excellent breakfast place, with a really nice selection of omelets, scrambles, and other breakfast delights. I had the scramble with salmon. Home fries were done just right -- not underdone (I hate those), not overdone. Very good coffee, and service. This is currently a really popular place in town, and I can see why. Highly recommended for breakfast or brunch! read more

Great Veg options. Food was DELICIOUS. Service was A-ok. :) / Bathrooms could use some work.

Nova Cafe is a nice spot in Bozeman. We stopped here at lunchtime on a Saturday after landing at the Bozeman airport. FYI they do not serve their lunch menu on Saturdays or Sundays. I got the breakfast burrito and my friend got the eggs Benedict special, both were quite tasty. The one thing with the breakfast burrito was that there could have been a higher eggs to toppings ratio (and a bit less potatoes. The service here is very friendly though a bit slow. I would recommend this spot for good breakfast/brunch food. read more

I had the early bird special ($8), which was good and priced reasonably. The food here is fresh and not too heavy. I tried some of the omelet too, which was also good ($13). While the food was good, it's not that memorable. Overall, I feel it's slightly pricier than it should be, but it's located downtown, so that's not surprising. Their other restaurant, Feed, was more enjoyable. Service was great. read more

Lovely spot for breakfast. Great quality of food. Friendly service. Big pancakes! Everything was yummy. Family loved!

Mixed reviews on this one. I ordered eggs Benedict. My husband ordered chicken curry salad, and my mother in law ordered a pulled pork sandwich. While we waited for our brunch, my MIL and I put our purses on the floor. It was 46 degrees outside. Fifteen minutes later, our purses were iced cold. There was a very cold breeze flowing around our feet. Not pleasant. My eggs Benedict merited a C-. The muffin was not toasted in any way, the ham was incredibly salty, and the hollandaise was runny and weak. The "home fries" were cubed potatoes with absolutely NO seasoning. Just disappointing all around. My husband liked his salad, though the portions were meager, and my MIL said the pulled pork was flavorful, but too dry to swallow. She also said the fries ( that appeared to be battered, then fried) were way too salty. Definitely not a home run. read more

The only restaurant I'll have breakfast in Bozeman. Great atmosphere and seriously, the BEST out of the ordinary breakfast! (Best coffee too) read more

Very good food. The service was lovely. I am Vegan I got the forbidden bowl with avocado and it was great. Filling and delicious. I would come again! read more

Seven of us were seated on time on a Sunday, and we all had a great breakfast. We'll be going there again. It on the top of our list of great breakfast places around Bozeman! read more

This was our third time here. I have to say, we were so very excited to go again because we loved the food! The first time we had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict, then we had the scramble with smoked salmon. The decaf coffee is really good, which is appreciated. So, here it goes. Visit #3. I waited almost a month to write this review because I wanted to be fair. After our first 2 visits, we came back this time knowing that the service is a bit odd. The hostess is nice, but we usually get an awkward waitress. No worries. We like the food, and quirky is fun. My husband and I hadn't had much time together that week. We spend a lot of time running our daughter around the state, and there was a stretch of time that we were aching for a nice breakfast together. Once again, we were out of town for breakfast, but it was Bozeman, and we knew just where we wanted to go to celebrate our time together - The Nova Cafe. The last time we were Bozeman in the morning, the Nova was closed for some reason, so we were super excited for the great coffee, yummy breakfast, and some down time while waiting for our daughter. When we arrived, we were greeted kindly by the hostess who offered us a booth or a table. Booth, of course. The place wasn't super busy, but I was surprised she offered the two of us a booth - but heck, we'll take it! So we sat, waited a bit for our waitress to get us our coffee and menus (yes, it was the same waitress we remembered, but that just makes the experience more fun and unique to this place). We got our menus, ordered, and our food came out right away! It was quite surprising, really. We split our meal (and happily paid the split charge). When we were done, my husband was still hungry and asked if they had gluten free pancakes. The waitress said, "no", but suggested a place down the street where we might find something. We asked for more coffee (only our 2nd cup), and giggled as she left. I told my husband, "she wants us to leave." It was a joke for a bit, but the 10 minutes or so that it took to get the 2nd cup of coffee made me think that she really didn't want us there. Then, after avoiding us (we tried several times to get her attention) she arrived with enough coffee to fill my cup and half of my husband's. "I'll go get more to top this off." The place wasn't super busy, but she was hustling for the most part. Another 8-10 minutes go by and something happens that has never happened to us before. Ever. The hostess comes and asks us to move to a table because there is a group of 4 that has been waiting "a while" for a booth. WHAT? My blood pressure goes up, and my husband looks shocked. "Sorry, but that's what pays the bills." Unbelievable. We asked for that top off of coffee, drank up, and got the heck out of there. I wonder if we did something and they really didn't want us there? I don't have any idea what. We eat out a lot, and usually we really like our servers and try not to be annoying. Then I thought - we must have been there a while, right? It felt like it, but we were parked in timed parking, so my husband checked the time before we went in and after we left - we were there under an hour! How could people come in and be waiting for a booth "for a while" in a restaurant that is far from full when we were not there very long (and spent a lot of time waiting)? I still don't think it was a joke - I really believe they wanted us to leave after about 20 minutes... :( not a good feeling. We really like quirky. Rude is not so good. It kind of ruined our "fun" morning we had so looked forward to. Good thing my husband rocks, though - we ended up at a coffee shop and pressed "restart." Oh, how we appreciated the wait staff at the next place, because it was awesome. Bye, Bye, Nova. read more

Really great breakfast with more choices than you could eat your way through in a month. We opted for the early bird special and huevos rancheros with a delicious chai latte. Most people think I'm a very good cook and those huevos were better than mine. I'll go back for a smoothie, eggs Benedict, cottage cheese pancakes and cinnamon raisin French toast. read more

Ok, the Nova Café used to be soo much better! But things have changed and these guys have developed a serious ego. Was there the other day, and the prices have sky rocketed, the portions have gone way down, and the food quality was so-so. Bacon was soggy, friends hash was bland and super greasy, and all of the plates were not presented well at all (Breakfast burrito, a tiny burrito on a big white plate, no garnish, etc)... It was also so loud we basically had to yell to speak across the table. These guys need to turn off the blaring music during peak hours! I would suggest avoiding the lines and attitude of this place and go somewhere else! read more

Unfortunately, never got a chance to eat as it took 20 minutes just to get our names on the seating list, due to the double entrance. Staff wasn't friendly enough to even ask if we needed to be wait listed. The kicker? Asking the host (who was polite) what the wait might be another worker responded: 6 hours... Happy NOT to wait despite their seemingly positive reputation... read more

We used to just love the Nova! So did my friend. But when we recently met there for lunch, we had a hard time finding something that sounded enticing. After ordering we both lamented the good old days! The much praised gluten free bread is not very good, we have better at home from the grocery store! The specials are minimal, I think here were three of them the day we visited. None of them appealed to us. On the weekend, there is only breakfast, no lunch menu offered. We ended up discussing other breakfast and lunch options in town. If someone had predicted that to me 2 years ago, I would have laughed in their face! Now it is a sad reality! Here are still lines on the weekend, other people seem pleased, the problem is, it used to be so much better, and I can't get over that. Nova, please, back to the old specials, lunch on weekends also, and the old portions (or the current portions at lower prices)! read more

Great decor, food and service. Brutal wifi only .25 of a MB!! If I would have know it was so slow I would have gone somewhere else for breakfast. Get some new routers and a better ISP people. read more

We ate breakfast here Sat. Sept. 10th on the recomendation of a local. It was crazy-busy due to the marathon. That's cool. I was happy to find that they provided soy milk for my coffee, Big thumbs up! Being vegan the restaurant offered very little, super disappointing. What the heck is this restaurant owned by a dairy farmer?! Everything had milk in it: The oatmeal was cooked with milk, Really?! I've never seen that on the menu people could add their own type of milk when it's served, come on!!! Even the açai bowl was made with Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt or milk or eggs in everything! Ugh! I ordered some potatoes which were overcooked and dry the little squares. Major disappointment for breakfast. read more

Holy yum. I got the most divine bowl of granola here last Friday morning - and I realize granola is rarely described as divine, but this came damn close! I ordered the house-made granola with yogurt and fresh fruit, all of which sounded refreshing after all the guilt-inducing food I'd been gorging on int he course of my two week road trip. Our friendly waitress very kindly offered to only put berries on my granola, since I don't much care for the melons, kiwis, or pineapples that they were also offering that day as part of the fresh fruit medley. I didn't expect my bowl of granola to come out HEAPING with fresh strawberries and blueberries. I had a tough time finishing it off, the portions were so generous. It wasn't cheap, at around $10 for the granola with both yogurt and fruit added, but I did feel like I could have easily stretched it into two meals if I'd had a fridge to put leftovers in. The coffee was also fantastic and kept flowing. I appreciated that they make a point of serving local eggs and fair trade/organic coffees. They also feature works by local artists on the walls. I got a great vibe from this place overall the and food was fantastic. I had a hard time choosing just one thing to order - can't wait to go back next time I'm in Bozeman so I can try something else! read more

I had an awful time at Nova Cafe, and e-mailed the owner to complain: Hello Nova Cafe, I have visited the Nova Cafe on multiple occasions and have for the most part enjoyed my experiences. This morning (8-28) I had friends visiting from out of town and suggested we treat them to a local hotspot in downtown Bozeman. We chose Nova Cafe. It was an awful decision. We made early reservations and were seated quickly, however we waited nearly an hour and a half for mediocre food and even more mediocre service. Our waitress checked on us once or twice during the first 10 minutes of our stay, and not again for another hour. We waited in an uncomfortable booth, in dry heat and ran out of conversation before our food arrived. Once we had our food we finished eating in 15 minutes. When one of the group members asked for a side of salsa she walked away mid sentence. We waited 20 minutes for our check. We had to ask for it. When we finally had our check we tallied up what was owed and planned out cash purchases and card purchases. Our waitress did not inform us where we would pay, so thinking logically we went to the front of the establishment and asked the hostess what to do. She said that there was no problem and that she would get our waitress to come deal with our bill. The same waitress who served us at our booth, "Chrissy" or something along those lines (wearing a hat), came to the front and sighed at having to do something which seemed like common place in any normal establishment. Excerpts from the exchange: "No it is not. Most people pay with cash, you paying with card makes things much harder for me." - When a friend thought it might be easier to pay with card. "You guys over complicated this, you are wasting my time." "That's what happens when you guys do what you did." - After a friend was charged twice for a cup of coffee. No one buys two cups of coffee. One of the group forgot that he had coffee, she could've been forgiving and let it slide, or better yet remembered what her table had ordered. She did not feel it was her responsibility to make sure customers were charged correctly. It probably would've been easier for her to remember what was ordered had she checked on the table more than twice. Cafes are constantly making coffee. It should not have costed a friend from out of town 6 dollars for half a cup of coffee. She would've gotten a decent tip, the food was pretty alright, but instead she decided to lecture customers who were confused about how to proceed with paying for their meal. She received 5 dollars on a 60 dollar bill. One of us, the son of a waitress, did not tip at all for the awful service. Needless to say, we will not be returning. I will post this review on every site possible. In a world where supposedly "the customer is always right", your staff was clearly in the wrong. I apologize for straying away from my review. read more

Pastries are good for gluten free. But worst espresso I've ever had. I can drink just about any coffee no matter how bitter. But this pushed my limits. read more

My husband ordered a side of three eggs. $5.50 for three eggs is ridiculous!!!!!!!! I could buy a dozen free range organic eggs for that price! I ordered the sloppy joe and it was dry and tasteless. I have been here in the past many times and it was always my go to spot, but i am extremely disappointed in the quality and price, so i will not be returning. read more

There are lots of good breakfast spots in Bozeman, but this one is my favorite overall.

Best breakfast I've had, wonderful food and service! Our son loved his pancakes and bacon too.

This is a favorite breakfast spot in downtown Bozeman, as evident by the wait to get in on Saturday morning. Make sure to plan accordingly, but luckily there is lots to explore in town while you wait. My first impression came from the cup of coffee, which was much better than expected. We had a veggie scramble and the eggs/bacon/toast. What I appreciated most was the quality of the local ingredients. Everything was delicious. While the experience as a whole did take a bit of time, it was well worth the wait. It will be one of my go to breakfast spots. read more

I'm no racist, but the Nova is definitely a favorite breakfast spot in Bozeman!! I love the cheesy waffle and the breakfast burrito, but honestly you can't go wrong!! read more

Great food. Okay service. Great bacon! I wish they served mimosas. The bison chorizo is amazing!

Be prepared for quite a wait, but we have generally found it to be worth it. Always several offerings of eggs benedict, which are all good, and they allow you to mix and match. Our last time in, I had the morning after -- giant cheesy waffle with eggs and meat. Solid. Service can be hit and miss, because they are always slammed, and depending on your choice of table (you don't have a choice), you could be next to a family of six (2 adults, and 4 kids, so the parents have to play zone, which invariably leaves somebody open and a gap in the defense) with kids yelling and crying and running laps around the table. read more

Such a good menu and soo happy with the breakfast burritos. Wish we could order more.

My husband and I ate here while driving across the US this spring. (Bit of a delayed review, I know.) We needed a huge, satisfying, inexpensive meal to square us away for another 10+ hours of driving and oh man did this place hit the spot. We both got their standard breakfast platter for, I think 7-8 bucks each. Pretty reasonable for all the food we got. Bottomless coffee - and tasty too. We were pretty tired after driving for so long the day before so we pretty much just filled up our tummies and gawked at the interesting paintings all over the place. Negative 1 point for seemingly unfriendly staff that day. read more

Bozeman is limited for breakfast eateries, but the Nova is the best this town has. Love the breakfast sandwich and sour cream + fruit of their choice pancakes. Service can be a crappy... either extremely slow, extremely pissed off, or a nice combination of the two. If they are busy, stick with regular coffee.. don't bother trying for a latte or chai or anything of that nature, it will show up long after your food does. AND, on the note of beverages... no booze :( What's a hungover breakfast without a bloody? But, guess I gotta respect the owner's personal choices. read more

best breakfast I have had in awhile! Every aspect of Nova deserves accolades- from the friendly service to the great food to their commitment to the community. Ultimately though, food is what we come here for and it is fantastic, I happen to love their potatoes, have a nice crunch to them. Biscuits and gravy are tasty and jsut about perfect, though could use a little more gravy. Pancakes are excellent as well. Best breakfast in Bozeman hands down. also -Outdoor seating is nice and very dog friendly read more

This place is legit. Good coffee, wifi available and overall great meal options. Turkey hash bowl is a must.

Recently switched owners and changed menus. Terrible change in menu. Took away all the good options, only leaving terrible food. When we asked the manager she admitted to stream lining the menus for the sake of revenue. Essentially said owners would rather make money then make good food. Typical for Bozeman food read more

Arguably the best eggs benedict in bozo. Great lattes too! (Which says something since I'm a barista & A huge coffee snob!) Only unfortunate thing is that every time I've tried to eat here without a reservation, it's over an hour wait and I end up going someplace else. Not a place to get in & out of quickly, but worth the wait IF you have time. read more

Yummy!! Fun atmosphere and a great breakfast! Reasonably priced and great array of options! Service was friendly and attentive!

When to Nova as a second choice as the restaurant we planned to eat at was closed, we were really glad it was closed as we were really pleased with the breakfast we had Nova. They were really busy and the service was excellent, food was also excellent, one in party got the breakfast burrito, one the eggs Benedict, and I just had scrambled eggs with hash brown potatoes, all our meals were very good especially the potatoes. Will go back the next time we are in town. read more