Be prepared, their is no inside seating and parking is a challenge. I came for a sandwich, I had half of a Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak. It was good, my issue was it had canned mushrooms:( I'll pass on those if I come back. I'd also do no or easy onions. They had some other tasty looking sandwich options. read more

The original PB! I always love this little shop and their tasty Ken's special. Worth a stop! Ps: why does this one taste so much better than the one in Billings? Hmmm. read more

I hadn't gotten a Pickle Barrel sandwich in ~ 8 years since college and was skeptical if it could hold up to my memories of it, and it definitely did. I always go for a cold sub (the Italian is my jam) so I can only speak to that, but damn, so delicious. The seasoning/dressing combo on their veggies really makes the sandwich. Also, we ordered delivery and it was so fast, it seemed humanly impossible honestly. All around, surpassed all of my memories and expectations, can't wait to eat there again. read more

A fun place to get a wonderful sandwich and pickles! You won't go away hungry. Near the university in Bozeman. It was a great place to stop on our road trip! read more

Rather underwhelming. After reading their website and some of the reviews here on Yelp we were excited to try it out. I got the cheese steak hubby got the Ken's special and of course we got some pickles from the barrel. My sandwich was nothing spectacular and was mostly bread and I didn't even finish 1/4 of it. Just blah. Hubby said his was okay but nothing special. The pickles seemed like maybe they were the bottom of the barrel (pun intended). On the plus side, the staff was friendly and service was quick. For almost $19 I just was expecting more :-( read more

If you are traveling within 100 miles of Bozeman, you need to take a detour and go to the pickle barrel. It is a very unique sandwich shop, you will never have anything like their cheesesteak, no matter how hard you try. The staff is fabulous, friendly, and just all-around great people. Best place in Bozeman. read more

While I get that they are a local institution and may have been good or the only place to get a sandwich years ago. There are lots of great choices for lunch now but thought I'd check them out. The sandwich was ok..... not the most meat ....... not the most salad (jimmy johns has that honor)..... nothing unique or different ........ although it was pricey. read more

This place simply does not know how to make a good sandwich. The... + veggies are old, and there's not much selection. + rolls are bland, and cannot be toasted because they apparently don't have a toaster in the place. + sandwich construction method is basically jam all the meat into a ball, sprinkle on 2 pieces of XX vegetable, and then pack the mother with shredded lettuce. squishy, soggy, uninspired...no respect for the potential that is "the sandwich". A real shame. Oh, and make sure you ask for "no mayo" if that's what you want -- if you don't mention it, well, it's going on your sandwich. I can remember at least two times calling out the sandwich maker in the back (i.e. "Hey! Is that my sandwich you're making?") for either making my sammie wrong, or hosing it with mayo against my will. I've eaten here a few times because I work close by on campus -- but really? I only go here because the lunch options in this area are so slim. Somebody should open up a real sandwich shop next door to this place -- they'd make a killing! read more

For whatever reason the date on this review is incorrect. It should be dated 11/14/2013. I discovered just today (via Campus Special) that Pickle Barrel delivers!! I ordered a Pepper Steak sandwich, a chocolate chip cookie, and a Snapple. I really wish I knew the name of the driver who delivered my food, because he was fantastic. He realized en route that he had forgotten the cookie I ordered, so he went above and beyond stopping at City Brew to pick one up for me. Even with the extra stop, he still managed to get my order here quickly. He was also very polite and friendly. The sandwich was humongous! Not having eaten a Pickle Barrel sandwich in a few years, I had forgotten that a "whole" sandwich is 12"...and don't assume this will be the same as ordering a foot-long at Subway. This is at least twice the amount sandwich you would be getting at Subway. I got about 80% of the way through the first half and was stuffed. Not that I'm complaining, though. I can save my other half for dinner tonight or lunch tomorrow. :) The sandwich was also delicious. The beef was tender and not gristle-y at all, and the cheese and toppings were perfectly melted into the sandwich so that you were able to taste all of them in every bite. I will absolutely be ordering from Pickle Barrel again! read more

I LOVE sandwiches. So much, that I yelped 'sandwich' while driving through Bozeman and stopped here because of the great reviews. I ordered the cheese sandwich with veggies. It had a ton of lettuce, 2 tiny onion slices, 2 sad looking tomato slices, and the saddest dash of oil and vinegar. One of the tomatoes was a gross top slice. I was so disappointed to spend so much money on a huge sandwich that was basically just lettuce and cheese!! I would've been better off at Subway or jimmy johns. My husband ordered the Italian. He says it was too much bread for him to taste the flavors of the meat and toppings. read more

Soggy like a frog's arse. Their sandwiches, a roast beef and a turkey respectively, were not that great. For what they charge, they should be pretty decent. There is also no place to sit down inside or outside which is confusing because the building looks like it will be bigger on the inside. However, it is about the size of a pickle barrel. They also only do cash transactions. There are much better sandwich places in Bozeman, especially for so much cash. read more

Plain steak sandwich is an epic failure. I came because of a promise of an 18 inch cheesesteak. Due to an admitted ordering mistake, received previously mentioned sandwich o' nastiness. To describe it is to relive a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach, but I do it for you yelp. Nearly two feet of flavorless, white hoagie roll encasing chewy chunks of steak with "BBQ sauce." Doesn't sound bad huh? You think I'm just being picky, don't you? Unfortunately, "bbq sauce" really means "frickin disgusting manwich liquid." It was like somebody took all the worst components of your aunt janice's Iowa-style meatloaf, pureed it into a orange-red mess then regurgitated it onto a sandwich. Here's the taste sensations- Nasty sweaty onion (And I am really into onions btw) Acidic and spicy tang that gave aforementioned vomit taste. What had to be ketchup. God I hate ketchup. That sauce was so bad that keeping a sandwich like that available to the public automatically gives a bad review to this place. Other sandwiches looked perfectly edible, but there is absolutely no reason to serve what was essentially ketchup-bile on white bread. Man, I'm getting worked up just thinking about that sandwich. One last thing- although the sandwich was huge as promised, it was 12 bucks for a LOT of bread. You can do better. I'm sorry I ordered so poorly but I'm more sorry that anyone would serve that crap to another human being. read more

So sad to have to downgrade the Pickle Barrel. Primality due to the man we suspect is the owner. We were waiting for our sandwiches when he came in and began loudly berating the staff in our presence. Very offputting. That being said the sandwiches were swimming in mayonnaise on one side only so it was more like eating a mayo sammie than a deli one. The veggie sammie was heavy on raw mushrooms and sliced black olives and sprouts. Apparenly there are no avocados or cucumbers or red peppers that one associates with a veggie sammie. read more

I will say right off the bat that I didn't love the Cheese Steak I had. Their style had some sort of bbq sauce that made it more of a bbq steak sandwich. Why five stars? Because my wife's plain turkey sandwich with all the veggies on it was the perfect sandwich. I ate my whole sandwich and half of hers. I kept bugging her to take me back for days after we went here. I loved the tiny inside of the restaurant and I loved the literal pickle barrel. The bread was great and the staff seemed to have a good way about them. read more

Pickle Barrel - Cheese Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Tiny hole-in-the-wall with no indoor seating and the best sandwiches in Montana, with a couple menu items vying for best-in-class west of Philadelphia. Ate here the first time in 1983, and it's as good now as it was then. Their cheesesteak isn't a traditional Philly, so if you're gonna whimper about that, ask for the ingredients before you order it. That said, it's the most delicious hot sandwich I've ever eaten, including in Philly. Dragonslayer is a mountain of awesomeness. Turkey also good. And for vegetarians, my wife (who merely tolerates my trips home to Montana) looks forward to the PB's vegetarian sandwich as a high point of each visit. Eat here. read more

Kick-a## subs. Cash only. Make sure to grab your own pickle on the way out with your honking slabs of beef on bread. If you're a Pickle Barrel Virgin, get a half - a whole is equivalent to the large hoagy Homer had and had to eat over several days (unless you can handle it, of course, then go for it!). I downgraded this from 4 stars to 3 stars as it seems their quality has suffered in the last few months, resulting in indigestion - and I'm not one of those fast food junkies whose cast iron stomachs were melded in MSG and fat from constant takeout. UPDATE: For some reason, the quality of these subs has gone downhill - not sure why. Stomach aches are a side order now when you order your sandwich. Not sure if I want to go back and pay money for self-inflicted discomfort. read more

Had the commonly recommend cheesesteak sandwich. Not much else to say other than it was mediocre. The pickle was good though.

We have been eating pickle barrel for years and unfortunately the last few times we have gotten it, the quality has gone down significantly. Most recently I ordered a cheese steak. the sandwich was such a mess that I couldn't even pick it up to eat it. the bbq sauce was oozing out of the package. My husband ordered the same thing and his sandwich barely had any meat on it. This is the quality we have been seeing. We will not be returning. we are so disappointed that yet another Bozeman favorite has gone to crap. read more

1/2 a Dragonslayer with no lettuce or mayo and a Dr Pepper please. That's all.. oh and thanks Pickle Barrel...without you I'd have starved at MSU. :-) read more

Many years ago I attended MSU and was fortunate to room next to an upperclassman who ordered a cheese-steak sandwich from the Pickle Barrel. Being a college novice, I followed the wonderful smell to the room next door. I asked my learned neighbor where he got that wonderful sandwich and he replied .... You don't know about the Pickle Barrel? Sophomore-ishly, I replied, "No !! What's that?" I still remember his response "Don't worry ... Here is the phone number ... They deliver." After making my first phone order to the Pickle Barrel, I spent a quarter of my college food budget at that restaurant from that point on. To make mom and dad a little bit happier, I ordered more ham and cheese sandwiches than I ordered cheese-steaks. However, as the bard aptly said, "to thine own self be true" ... My fave is still the cheese-steak. Since graduation, I have traveled the US and world, sampling many varieties of Hoagie, Po-boy, Muffuletta etc... The best by far is this cheese-steak Sammie. Also to my dismay and disappointment, the cheese-steak offerings in LA are pathetic. Grunion's in Manhattan Beach makes something similar. Their steak sandwich does not have marinara sauce. Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh make a similar steak Sammie and is very good. It is more along the Philly cheese-steak style. Also a good offering can be found in Kansas City at the Chartroose Caboose. And for those Pickle Barrel-o-phyles who are nowhere in the vicinity of your favorite restaurant. Here is a method to make the world famous offering at home .... Sorry PB, the secret is now out! You can blame my old roommate Duane who badgered me for years to duplicate this recipe. Ingredients: 17" Italian bread roll cut in half but not separated 1/2 pound of shaved beef 1/3 cup chopped sweet onion 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, tarragon, sage, and thyme) 1/2 teaspoon of Balsamic Vinegar 2 to 3 ounces of Monterey Jack or Havarti Cheese (grated is preferred) 3 to 4 tablespoons of Marinara Sauce (homemade version supplied below) Method A. On a hot grill, partially caramelize the sweet onions using a spatula to frequently turn (about 2 minutes.) B. Add in the marinara, Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and shaved beef to the grilled onions. Chop the shaved beef during this grilling cycle. Grill the filling for about 2 minutes. (Do not over grill the beef.) C. Add the cheese to the top of the filling and allow cheese to melt slightly (15 seconds). Quickly mix the cheese into the filling (another 15 seconds). D. Transfer the cheese-steak filing to the Italian bread roll Dr. Geer's UCLA Inspired Homemade Marinara 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes Yellow onion (finely chopped) 1/2 green bell pepper (de-veined, seeded, and finely chopped) Tablespoon of olive oil 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning 1/2 cup fresh cut and de-veined cilantro 1/4 cup of Red wine Salt and pepper to Taste Optional if you have 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves (finely chopped) Sautee onions, and green bell pepper in a pan with olive oil. Add in the garlic to the onion mixture and sauté for about a minute longer. Add sautéed vegetables to a sauce pan with crushed tomatoes. Heat tomato mixture and add the cilantro, Italian seasoning, red wine, salt and pepper. Simmer mixture for about 1/2 hour crushing the tomatoes to your desired consistency. If you have fresh basil then add it for the last 5 minutes of simmering. Transfer the marinara and seal in mason jars. Refrigerate until needed (marinara will keep for 3 weeks stored cold in the fridge) Note: you can use this marinara sauce as a pizza sauce or you can use with tortilla chips as a game time snack. Web links Restaurants: http://www.picklebarrelmt.com/ http://grunionsmb.com/menu/burgers_sandwiches.pdf http://primantibros.com/02menu.html http://www.chartroosecabooseop.com/about_us Cheese-steak fixings' http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/basic-italian-bread-recipe/index.html http://www.anything4restaurants.com/products/beef-shaved-steak-325-oz-167073.html http://www.gohospitality.com.au/c/KR-Castlemaine-Foods/Sliced-and-shaved-meats-supplied-by-KR-Castlemaine-Foods-n826976 http://www.stehouwerfrozenfoods.com/stores http://www.oldneighborhoodfoods.com/products/shaved-meat/beef-shaved-steak/ http://www.nbsmokehouse.com/Item/Details?item=599 http://www.dcicheeseco.com/danamark/havarti http://www.stancatospastasauces.com/flavors_marinara.html http://www.pastavalente.com/marinara_sauce.aspx http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/marinara-sauce-recipe/index.html http://www.kpauls.com/site.php?pageID=300&cat=26&view=311 read more

For me the experience of dining at the Pickle Barrel has always been amazing. Every sandwich is excellent. The cheese steaks are superb. I have spent many cool fall, spring, and winter days greedily devouring greasy foot long subs. The employee's are easy going. This must be a fun place to work. However, I have never enjoyed grabbing a pickle from the barrel. It's kinda of a hassle to wrangle a pickle with tongs out of a barrel. This is especially compounded by the crowded space within this tiny shop. It kinda stresses me out. read more

This is the best sandwich shop!! Their subs are HUGE and are all so tasty! They have both hot and cold sandwiches and there is literally a huge barrel sitting in the corner full of pickles. Hands down, my favorite sub shop of all time. Don't forget, Monday is double stamp day! read more

Pickle Barrel - The roast beef and cheese filled to the brim - Sandwiches Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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It's a tiny little shack that serves ginormous, delicious sandwiches. The Bobcat introduced me to the joys of the roast beef and turkey combination. Also recommend the Dragon Slayer. You can only eat a half, trust me. Oh, Pickle Barrel, I dream of you when i am gone from Bozeman! read more

I've been eating pickle barrel for 40 years. I've lived in 4 different states and many more cities, travels extensively and pickle barrel has always been the one sub that no one else can live up to. Consistent!! And I love that read more

I can't believe I paid almost 10 dollars for that sub par sandwich. I didn't even get a pickle. At least it was a large subwich.

We stopped here on our way to the airport to fly back home. The place is very small inside where you place your orders, but I believe the sitting area is next door. We ordered our food to go so we could eat on our way to the airport. I ordered the Mushroom Steak sandwich which was FANTASTIC!!! The sandwich was big enough for me (I enjoy large sandwiches) and had steak and mushrooms piled on! It was fresh, it was hot, and it was DELICIOUS! This was my first visit to Bozeman and if I ever go back, I would make it a point to visit the Pickle Barrel!!! read more

Great place to get an amazingly sized sandwich that tastes wonderful!!! The service is also very speedy and always surprises me. The sandwiches are a great pride for they're size, but could be a little less expensive ;). read more

A must visit when in Bozeman. Don't expect A big restaurant. It is literally a "hole in the wall". However, the sandwiches are excellent. Tried the cheesesteak. Fresh baked bread. Better than Pats and Gino's in Philadelphia. There is a nice outdoor seating area if weather permits. read more

Pickle Barrel - The entire restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I'm here to set the record straight. This place makes hands down the best mushroom steak and cheese ever. No questions asked. Hear me out, I've been eating frozen peas and frozen turkey for the past 8 days the food is sub par here at school. I'll have you know I haven't seen civilization in over a week . This sub was the second coming of Jesus. So compliments to the chef I love you. Get this guy a raise at least. I'm coming back. I didn't even mention the chipotle sauce on the side but that's essential. I had to sit down and take a deep breathe after this I'll be honest. Oh ya and the portions are absolutely out of hand, massive portions a large is nearly two subs, just what I needed. How could I forget the delivery was literally like 15 minutes absolutely out of hand this place. If it's not the pickle barrel way it's the wrong way!! WOOOOHOOOOO, I'm electric right now. Thank you to pickle barrel for the amazing experience this sandwich made me a better person. read more

A great place to get a hearty sandwich. Granted this is their second time making a location on main street. The restaurant was a little bigger and better before the R bar exploded and took them out. But they have a quaint little space and still make a good sandwich for a descent price and are a good little spot to tuck into when its lunch time and youre downtown on a shopping trip. read more

Great sandwich place with generous servings. A half sandwich is a great deal, around $8 for a very large sandwich. I ordered at peak lunch rush and had my sandwich in 2 minutes. The Italian was executed to perfection. read more

Low quality ingredients. Old bread that was falling apart. Sad wilted lettuce. Paid way too much for a sandwich that nasty. Oh, and, my sandwich was also graced with someones hair. Don't waste your money here, so not worth it. read more

What a jewel of Bozeman! And one of the best steak sandwiches I've ever had. It's a small shop near the college. They are super quick and the service is great. My wife has been here a million times and loves it! read more

Not to pleased with my $8 dollar meal today.. rude employees and a very below average sandwich. Not impressed. Thanks for the bread and soggy pickle. The bag of chips and fountain drink were refreshing though! read more

Pickle Barrel - Sandwiches Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

A good place for a cold sub with lots of meat. You can tell they don't use the best meats but you do get a lot of it. I really like the Bobcat Special as it has probably close to a pound of Turkey and Roast Beef. If you want a hot sub or sandwich there are better places in town. Stay away from their mushroom steak, they use canned mushrooms and it tastes like rubber and meat. read more

We had a Mushroom Steak and Pepper Steak delivered. The portion size was great and overall tasted good. The meat could use some additional seasoning. Delivery time was five stars but the tough and chewy bread along with the lack of seasoning made it a three star meal. read more

Big sandwiches, lots of choices, great prices! We tried this place at the recommendation of a local and we were happy with our choice. They have something for everyone, and the prices and portion sizes really can't be beat! And they have pickles in a barrel! That seems obvious from the name I guess, but I was still surprised they meant it and that it wasn't just a cool name someone thought up. Only drawback was limited seating - nothing substantial inside and we weren't sure if the outdoor area was actually for pickle barrel or whatever was next door... read more

Pickle Barrel: The pinnacle of tasteless food in the food wasteland we call Bozeman. Subway and Avogadro's (on-campus sysco crap) are far superior. Not sorry. read more

Great cheesesteak, crazy large portions and yummy pickles that are on the house with your food. It is a very small place so it gets crowded fast but is definitely worth the wait. I can only imagine how crowded it'll be when MSU is back in session. I'll be back at some point for another sub, big enough for lunch and dinner. read more

I love the Pickle Barrel! Especially compared to other local sandwich places, their meals are huge and very reasonably priced!