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Running Bear Pancake House

4.1 (872 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 1:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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RUNNING BEAR PANCAKE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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blueberry pancakes, sausage and eggs  very big portions!!
Claire G.

SO good!! this was easily one of the best breakfasts my husband and I have had in a while. The pancakes were amazing, but the sausage was honestly my favorite! Everything tasted fresh, comforting, and exactly what you want from a good breakfast spot. I also loved the atmosphere. It had that cozy, classic small town breakfast cafe feel that just fits West Yellowstone perfectly. It was busy and lively, but still felt warm and welcoming. The service was kind and quick, especially considering how busy they were. They got us seated pretty quickly, but I would definitely recommend going close to opening, especially during the busy summer tourism season. We went closer to fall, so I think we lucked out with it being a little slower! My husband loved it just as much as I did. Such a great breakfast spot in West Yellowstone, and somewhere we would absolutely come back to!

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Cindy O.

Great breakfast spot! Very busy place! Wait waa very reasonable! Food and service great! I had to try their Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, yum! My husband ordered the Pap Bear and my son the Breakfast Burrito. We all enjoyed our meals. Our server was Jordan. He waa verybfriendly and helpful with suggestions. Excellent server!

Papa Bear - biscuit and gravy
Roy H.

Very good local spot on the way to Yellowstone. It's outside the town center and main strip. Street parking avaible. The staff was very nice and the service was really good. Tasty meal to start the day.

Tony R.

We snuck I. And got seated JUST before a waiting line. Service was outstanding and the quality and quantity of food was superb. The biscuit and gravy are home made along with pastries , muffins and cinnamon rolls. Food comes out on a timely matter.

Hot chocolate
Kelsey D.

Went In For breakfast! It was busy and we had a 15 minute wait which isn't terrible at all. Waitress was super friendly and food came decent timed. Bacon was cooked to perfection. Definitely get a few sides of that. Price wise fits in with the rest of Yellowstone area. 95$ for a family of 5 all with drinks as well. Would come back!

Mini loaf (apple cinnamon pecan)
Leila D.

Giving this place a high 4! Running Bear Pancake House is a delightful local gem that offers a delightful breakfast experience. The buttermilk pancakes were incredibly light, buttery, and cakey, making them a true treat. The two-egg breakfast was simply amazing, featuring a mouthwatering buffalo sausage with a smoky flavor. Our server was prompt and friendly, ensuring that our needs were met. To add to our enjoyment, we decided to grab a mini loaf of apple cinnamon pecan bread and Boiseberry syrup to take home. Overall, it was a fantastic visit to Running Bear Pancake House. Thank you for making us feel right at home!

Nicho S.

I am going to miss Running Bear Pancake House. My family and I had breakfast twice here during our stay at West Yellowstone. The family friendly atmosphere and customer service has no match. Breakfast was very delicious. I went with my usual, Eggs Benedict and hash-browns accompanied by a hot cup of coffee. Very good breakfast and good people can be found at the Running Bear Pancake House.

Letty P.

Stopped by Running Bear Pancake House during our Yellowstone trip and this ended up being such a cozy little breakfast stop. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage, green bell peppers, onions, and eggs with buttery hash browns on the side, plus the soup of the day which was the Tuscan soup, and both were really good. One of my friends ordered the cinnamon roll pancake, another got the classic breakfast with buffalo sausage (which was surprisingly delicious), and the other ordered a meatless breakfast burrito. Everything at the table looked fresh and hearty. I also loved how easy checkout was. They bring the receipt directly to the table with a QR code so paying was quick and convenient, and our server was super accommodating by splitting the bill four ways with no issue. The restaurant itself has that cute cozy cabin-style feel, plus they sell fun T-shirts and souvenirs inside. Extra shoutout for helping me wrap my breakfast burrito to go before our flight. They brought me foil paper so I could keep it warm, tossed it in my bag, and yep... I ended up eating it on the plane later. Definitely a solid five-star breakfast stop while visiting Yellowstone!

French Toast
Dave W.

This was at the top of the list of breakfast places to try in West Yellowstone so we decided to try it one morning. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is quite cozy. I had the French toast and I really liked it - good portion size and not too heavy. Others in our party got eggs Benedict and the breakfast burrito and enjoyed them.

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Samantha A.

Wonderful experience! Got here on a Sunday at 830am and only ~10 min wait for 2 and a toddler. It was pretty busy so if you don't want to wait, get there early. I got the eggs benedict and a cinnamon roll pancake. Both were super flavorful Our daughter had a kids breakfast meal and she enjoyed it. Super family friendly environment. Our server was also so sweet!

Omelette with hash browns
Brittany D.

Cute and homey inside the restaurant. Our server was really great as well. Really enjoyed it here.

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Great breakfast (omelette & pancakes) & coffee good also! Service was friendly but slow

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If you don't mind the wait - it's pretty good. I had the French toast. A lot of food but reasonably priced. Staff was great.

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The pancakes are huge. The ham steak was big and moist. Attentive servers. Worth the wait.

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Espresso West - We took a bite already but it's moose tracks and huckleberry

Espresso West

4.3(135 reviews)
0.5 mi
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OMG we loved this place so much we kept coming back. They have mastered ice cream, esspresso, and…read morehuckleberry flavors. They serve the perfect affogatto! And love affogatto (esspresso poured over ice cream). They give you a choice of how many scoops (one is enough for me) and how many shots (one or two). And everything's the perfect temperature to enjoy the hot/cold combo without melting all the ice cream. We tried the huckleberry coffee (much better than I expected) and the huckleberry cobbler latte (one with esspresso and one with matcha). And I had a waffle cone with huckleberry icecream with a double shot of esspresso on the side. Prices were great. Serving sizes were great. Flavors were awesome! The place is a small food truck, manned by one person at a time but wait times were short and the servers gave great customer service, taking time to explain all our options. The posted a humongous menu on the outside of the truck. There are so many options to chose from. The location is perfect. There are cute little shops everywhere. It's a great place to park, grab a little pick me up an then explore the town and pick up some memorabilia and some gifts for your friends back home. I can no longer imagine coming to Yellowstone without coming here! Six stars :-)

Outdoor and easy stop for coffee and/or ice cream. Service was very friendly…read more We ordered a Huckleberry Latte, and Huckleberry Shakes. When in the area, must have Hucklebery everything. Latte just was okay. Shakes were not flavorful, especially for Huckleberry. I would go back but order other selections. Their ice cream and cones looked good. Lots if seating outside.

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Espresso West - Outside

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Espresso West - Moose tracks (1 scoop, waffle cone)

Moose tracks (1 scoop, waffle cone)

Espresso West - Wonderful location

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Espresso & Ice cream House - Bubble waffle with ONE scoop of huckleberry ice cream

Espresso & Ice cream House

3.9(69 reviews)
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My husband and I stopped in for some locally made ice cream, hoping there would be a vegan version…read moresince I tend to be lactose sensitive. No luck there, but it turned out that taking a chance on the real thing was worth it: I had the best vanilla affogato ever, with very little tummy trouble afterward, and my hubby discovered huckleberry ice cream. Some of the choices here will take a bit longer to put together - the bubble waffles are made at the time of purchase, and take a couple of minutes in the iron. Espresso is also made one lovely shot at a time. We were lucky enough to visit W. Yellowstone in early May, when there aren't any lines, so waiting for a minute or two wasn't a problem, especially when it turned out the ice cream and espresso were both so delicious. For a small shop, the menu is really diverse. There are two different types of waffle cones (hot bubble and premade standard), a full range of coffee shop essentials with alternative milks (almond, soy, oat), crepes, shakes, and a few panini sandwiches (including vegetarian). Indoor seating is limited, but there are outdoor tables as well. The shop is small, but cozy and offers some souvenir items as well. This is one of the best indie coffee and ice cream shops I've been in (not just here, but anywhere) - I hope it doesn't lose anything to the massive crowds that will descend upon it once summer's here.

Decent selection of ice cream! We got a cone and 2 shakes one regular and one malt. It was about…read more30$ for cone and 2 16oz shakes. So comparable to the rest of town. Shakes were amazing

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Espresso & Ice cream House - Visual menu featurimg bubble waffles, plus some souvenir items and indoor seating.

Visual menu featurimg bubble waffles, plus some souvenir items and indoor seating.

Espresso & Ice cream House - Panini

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Espresso & Ice cream House - Zoom in for the full menu.

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The Book Peddler - Front Counter & Menu (as of June 2026)

The Book Peddler

4.1(133 reviews)
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Really cool coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The bookstore is neat as well…read more This is a great stop if you're on your way into Yellowstone.

Book Peddler ended up being one of our favorite discoveries in West Yellowstone. In a town where…read morebreakfast options can be somewhat limited, service can move at a different pace than larger cities, and many establishments don't open particularly early, Book Peddler fills a nice niche by serving good coffee, made-to-order breakfast items, and offering a genuinely enjoyable bookstore to browse before heading into Yellowstone. I'd still suggest checking their website for seasonal hours, but we found them open early enough to comfortably fuel up before entering the park. The coffee program is surprisingly strong for a small tourist town bookstore café. They offer several locally roasted coffees, including lighter roasts, darker roasts, and decaf options, along with espresso drinks and specialty coffee beverages. We found the coffee to be among the better options available in town. The breakfast menu was another pleasant surprise. Rather than relying solely on pastries or grab-and-go items, many of the offerings are prepared to order. You'll find breakfast burritos, sandwiches, vegetarian selections, and meat options, giving most travelers enough variety to satisfy differing tastes. It's one of the few places in West Yellowstone where you won't be steered towards elk or bison! During our visit they offered both vegetable and ham quiches, along with chili. Everything we tried was fresh, satisfying, and felt like a step above what we expected to find in a small gateway community. Service is solid, though perhaps not spectacular by large-city standards. Orders can take a little while during busier periods, but honestly it felt very much on pace with West Yellowstone as a whole. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and seemed genuinely interested in making sure guests had a good experience. Given the town's relative isolation and dependence on deliveries, it's also not uncommon for certain items to occasionally be unavailable, whether that's a specific milk option, produce item, or pastry. We found the staff to be upfront about availability, and it never materially detracted from the experience. The bookstore itself is worth spending some time in, even if you originally stopped by only for coffee. The selection leans heavily into Yellowstone, national parks, western fiction, travel, and regional history. It's a much better place to find a unique souvenir or gift to bring home than another shop selling the same T-shirts, magnets, and trinkets found throughout town. Final Thoughts: Book Peddler quietly does several things well at once. It's a good coffee shop, a surprisingly strong breakfast stop, and an independent bookstore that rewards browsing. If you're spending a few days in West Yellowstone, I would recommend making at least one morning visit before heading into the park. We enjoyed it enough that it became part of our Yellowstone routine. -AC

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The Book Peddler
The Book Peddler
The Book Peddler

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Three Bear Restaurant

3.4(444 reviews)
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Mid-scale to up-scale dining. Excellent steak!…read more Three Bear Restaurant at the Lodge was a nice mid-scale to up-scale dining experience. The decor is modern rustic. We felt welcome and well-treated. The menu had some very nice offerings. From their cocktails, we enjoyed a couple of Montana Bucks, a bright sort-of-mule recipe made with smooth Sudden Wisdom Rye, lightly-sweet huckleberry purée, zingy ginger beer, and a dash of tart lime juice. And a huge, double-size Mammoth Manhattan, of nicely-flavored Wyoming Outryder Rye, deep flavors of both sweet & dry vermouth, bitey house-made bitters, and a rich Luxardo cherry. Both were yummy and well-crafted. The best beverage option: A flight of rye whiskies gave us local brands to compare with upscale brands. It was a good range of flavors, and we caught some nice local spirits. One-half ounce each of Michter's Single Barrel, Middle West Dark Pumpernickel, Willett 4 Year, and Wyoming Outryder The winners was Michter's, smooth with intense rye and some fire. Outryder caught our interest more than the other two. This leads us to a "flight" theory: We liked the local spirit that they also use in their craft cocktails! The New Zealand mussels were plump and fresh and well-dressed with grape tomatoes, scallions, wine and lemon. Jerk shrimp had flavorful heat. The Pear & Prosciutto Salad has lovely sweet fruit with thin but bold tender ham. Caesar with added salmon was classic, bright, and fresh. Bison Bourguignon was geneous al-dente pasta with tender sauced meat. The large-grain Cous Cous was rich with sun-dried tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and roasted veggies. The best main dish: The $50 bison ribeye was tender, juicy, and perfectly medium-rare. It was flavorful, with a slightly more caramel note than a beef ribeye. This was one of the two best steaks we had in West Yellowstone. Everything was quite delicious! The restaurant was quiet and pretty.

Breakfast so yummy for what I was expecting. I was expecting a flavorless classic eggs with toast…read moreand meat. The sausage was amazing and eggs were perfect. Our waitress was so kind. Pancakes were massive and delicious. Pricing was very reasonable for the portions. My only complaint was that the sourdough that comes as a side is not as good as the yummy sourdough that they use for their sandwiches. I wish both were the rustic sourdough. Other than that, it was clean with a great honey feel and booth seating!

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Three Bear Restaurant - The front door on Yellowstone Ave

The front door on Yellowstone Ave

Three Bear Restaurant - Salmon croquettes

Salmon croquettes

Three Bear Restaurant - Three Bear Restaurant is next to their lodge. This sign is on Duraven St. behind the restaurant.

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Three Bear Restaurant is next to their lodge. This sign is on Duraven St. behind the restaurant.

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