I've had the Isis Crisis Sandwich a couple of times. It's very good, IMHO. This is a Counter Service establishment, order, go sit and your order is ready momentarily. Friendly staff, I've run into friends here each time I've gone, it's a popular place. Reasonably comfortable. Descent prices, and the food is delicious. If you haven't been there, you should take time to try it. read more

Stopped here while passing through Helena, and loved everything about this place! Menu had so many options, so I asked the gentleman working the counter what he recommended and he was super helpful! Food came out quick and delicious, and the decor was so fun. From the staff to the food, this place is a can't miss for a quick, casual bite to eat! read more

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Taylor T was very helpful and polite. I ordered my usual French onion soup and the Yo Mama Osama on garlic Parmesan bread with camel spit as the sauce. The sandwich was good. I was disappointed that the soup came in a tin container. I miss the onion soup in the crocks. The restaurant looks the same always with the funky decor. read more

Over the last several times I've been to the Staggering Ox the sandwich quality has greatly diminished. There is definitely way less ingredients than there used to be. You used to hardly be able to make room for sauce and now the bread is about 1/3 empty. read more

Food was great and so was the service!! Came in with a big group and they were very efficient.

Disappointed that we show up 30 minutes before close and they decided to close their grill 30 minutes before close. Then the person who took our order messed up my order. This place needs a manager! read more

Very unique spot with equally unique food items to choose from. The staff is friendly and will assist you with your choice of what to get. I enjoyed the shape, texture and novelty of the "hoof" shaped bread pocket. So many choices, which made me smile. read more

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Don't sleep on this place. The fun artsy atmosphere has unique and amazing sandwiches. The potatoes are good too, and staff always friendly. And the ranch is the best part! Don't forget the ranch! read more

amazing food, best sandwich I've ever eaten and the dijon vinaigrette scratch's the itch that mustard just can't get. If someone told me the recipe for the Dijon vinaigrette I would be the happiest person on earth read more

Love this sandwich shop! Even though it's usually pretty busy, they move fast and you always get your food quickly. The staff is super friendly, and the sandwiches are consistently delicious. Definitely one of my go-to spots! read more

THE RANCH. enough said. Actually no, but their ranch is really good. I believe it may be house made, if so, the recipe is amazing. Creamy but medium consistency, and tangy. Paired with their signature burrito-like sandwiches and it's a match made in heaven. I did order the wrong thing at first. I ordered the French dip sandwich and it was actually incredibly bland. So I ended up eating my half of my husband's sandwich, the clubhouse paired with chipotle ranch, and it vindicated my lunch experience. So go for the sandwiches and one of their many sauces. read more

when ever I'm in Helena Montana this is a go to spot for me and my family. I'm highly impressed the customer service is really amazing. read more

Staggering Ox - Highly impressed the customer service was really great when ever I'm in Helena Montana this is a go to spot for me and my family - Sandwiches Near Me - Helena, Montana

Tasty food that is served unique. Plenty of things to look at while you're waiting for your order. I enjoy it for a quick bite.

Use to be a favorite place and a place I would take all of my out of town friends . It is the little things I miss - drink bar with glass cups, - fresh ice-T - clean tables - wanted my sandwich cut in half because I ask - then handed plastic and told "we don't do that anymore". -sandwich still delicious but ... read more

Fun to go to at least once. Loud & hard to find a clean table or hear your name called to receive food. Takes a very long time to receive it after you order. Sandwiches were just okay, but worth a 1 time experience. read more

Staggering OX has been a staple of my family for years! We love the bread guts and the fun sandwiches. They definitely struggled in the last year or so with staff shortages with unannounced closures and we have waited for almost an hour for our food several times -with understanding. It always gave us a good chance to visit and play Pokemon Go at the stop there. HOWEVER, I had to get online and give them a shout out as we were there yesterday and were flabbergasted at how fast our food came out even during some weird kind of 2pm rush. They only had 2 types of bread left and that is a testament to how good they are! read more

The quality of the meat and cheeses is the very cheapest available. The menu makes it sound interesting but if you are used to quality food this place will that work for you. read more

Definitely one of the most unique places I've ever been. I plan on making this a regular stop every time I come into town. The decor is fascinating and the food was super good! I had the French dip and it was really different then one I've ever had but was very good. We got ours to go and had it quickly. Just enough time to look at all the fascinating decor! read more

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I was about to give this place 2 stars, but after how they treated us, I had to bump it up an extra star. Known for its cylindrical bread container, Staggering Ox is a place to try at least once. We ordered a couple sandwiches and nachos. The sandwich had a lot of horseradish in it that we were glad that we ordered their "small" nachos. It fed our family of 5 adults and 2 kids. My mom had ordered a turkey melt, and midway she was wondering why it had pepperoni. My mom doesn't like spicy stuff nor does she complain. We told her we should bring it back as it wasn't the sandwich she ordered. We did and they remade her sandwich without any pushback. They also gave us a free sandwich card for our next visit. That was really going above and beyond our expectations as they already replaced the sandwich. The interior is bizarre with hanging records. If you go further back there's a bar. One thing is the bathroom. It had graphic pictures that I wouldn't want my nieces seeing. Large location, but family friendly might be a stretch. read more

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This place is awesome and make sure you ask for Dominic . The bread is awesome and unique

Ox used to be my fave. I loved going here when I lived in Helena and every time I come home to visit I have to get a club foot. My most recent visits fell short and left me missing what I once loved about Staggering Ox. The club foot was missing the key ingredients to call it a sandwich. It was more bread (delicious bread btw) but minimal "stuffing" and a huge price increase. It makes me sad as I looked forward to visiting every time I'm in town and the last few times have fallen short of what was once an amazing clubfoot sandwich. read more

I ordered the three mile island as recommended by a friend with blue horsey on the side. Not impress, the sandwich was different as far as presentation but the inside tasted like any other sandwich I could got anywhere. I got the cheesy bread guts for my toddler and he enjoyed eating it. He likes food though. The hubby got a Philly cheese steak with a creamy basil sauce. He liked it. The services were wonderfully friendly and fast. The place overall was a fun, family environment. We would back if in town and I would try the hot sandwich which I preferred. read more

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I walked by this place a lot and I thought that the sandwiches looked weird. My daughter tried it and liked it though, and she said I should go there. So, we finally went together yesterday, and I will definitely go back. I tried the club sandwich it was pretty unique because they put guacamole on it. Also, you can get special sauce like ranch or chipotle ranch to go with your sandwich. I saw they had a lot of interesting sandwiches that I want to try like the philly and pizza melt. It does get busy at lunchtime though, so there could be a little wait to make your order. They offer a veteran/ military discount too which I appreciate. People who give this place 5 stars either don't know how to make a sandwich, or they don't get out very much I think though. read more

Large, clean facility with plenty of seating and very unique menu options. Order your food at the counter, and it is delivered to your table. We split a Nuke in Garlic-Parmesan bread with Blue Horsie sauce. The Nuke was just ok. The bread and sauce were really good but we would recommend them with another sandwich or get additional meat on the Nuke....the bread and veggies overwhelmed the sandwich. We also split an All American...Angus burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, pickles, onion, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. It was a good lunch offering and we both agreed it is worth repeating, which we did recently. The original art that decorates this large facility adds an interesting and entertaining ambience. read more

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From the outside the tie-dye letters make it look like a strip-mall head shop. Inside though, this sandwich place has a cool spread out casual vibe with a bit of a hippy arty roadhouse feel. It's got a semi private sports bar in the back. Sandwiches are served in a tube of bread with a dozen or so types to choose from. I got the Yo Momma Osama on Dill with cucumber dill sauce. Absolutely incredible! Great place! read more

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The Staggering OX has a unique twist on sandwich. There signature round bread is hollowed out and filled with your choice of ingredients. Every sandwich I try and bread type has been great. They serve potatoes with a variety of toppings to fit everyone's tastes. I like to do 1/2 potato and 1/2 rice. Once you try the "OX" you will want to go again. read more

Terrific sandwiches. We called ahead and they opened EARLY to accommodate our need to grab and go to make a fishing trip. This a the kind of place I'd go back to if I wasn't from out of town. Thanks !!!! read more

There isn't a Staggering Ox where I live, so any time I come to Helena, I treat myself. The Club Foot sandwich is such a fun presentation, and the bread it always delicious. I love the way you can customize your sandwich. They are always packed full of good ingredients! read more

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I love the sandwiches here! The nuke has been my favorite for years now! I don't know why this place has only three stars that's shocking. The ranches and different sauces and different breads are so good. Plus it's a vertical sandwich I mean that's pretty cool. The inside is unique. It's a great place! read more

I have been in love with The Ox since my freshman year and it is one of the eateries I must visit when I visit Helena. I have never had a bad ox sandwich. I started with the Mouse Trap and then went around the menu. My main sauce has always been Camel Spit but there are times when I would order a different sauce just to venture out of the norm but it's rare. The sandwich come in "barrel" formed bread with the "guts" removed. They then stuff the barrel with your preferred lunch choice and either give it to you cold or warm...depending on what you order. Now, when I speak of guts, it's the soft bread on the inside. You can also order bread guts so it doesn't go to waste. It's quite roomy in there now and the decor has changed a bit but it's still the artsy feel when you walk in. The hanging records are gone and I suspect they have been gone for a while but they share the seating area with a little quaint bar in the back that I have yet to venture to. The people at the counter are still the same happy folks who are willing to give suggestions if you are in need of one. They also told me that they would FedEx me a sandwich if I ever had a hankering. Tempting but I think they are best enjoyed when you take it home yourself :) In all, if you live in Helena, Bozeman, or Missoula then you know the The Ox. If you have never been to the cities and are looking for a sandwich place, I suggest giving this place a try. read more

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Not good at all. Got the turkey and cheese on Jalapeño bread and there was so much bread vs meat and cheese I had to take all the bread off the corners to even get to the little amount of meat. Place was not very clean either. Staff was ok. read more

Customer service Is amazing! Didn't get the guys name but he wears a bandana and was the absolute sweetest! Best customer service I've ever seen here at the Ox. Would go back just for him and the food is amazing! read more

I don't know why I punish myself by trying things that include the word "Philly", but I did it again. To my astonishment, the Philly Melt tasted like someone threw a cow, the wrong type of cheese (monterey jack + swiss...wtf), and a 4'x8' sheet of oriented strand board into a Camden, NJ dumpster fire...then put it on a plate. This sandwich was the gustatory equivalent of shitting your own pants and sitting in a hot car for a few hours. read more

It's not the best food I've had while traveling across the US, but I got a lot of food for my money and they carry zevia which is THE DREAM! read more

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Omg. So we go into this place to meet our son. We are not from Helena. The restaurant looks pretty cool when you walk in ... cool art and stuff. Then we start to try to find a place to sit... every single table and chair is dirty. The pop station is sticky gross. We look at the menu and decide what we want and have to stand literally in line for 10 mins. One young guy is taking orders. He is friendly enough. Another girl is working behind him behind a wall but she walks up front numerous times in her dirty shirt full Of holes and no bra but never jumps in on another register. Just looks around. Gross. We haven't eaten yet ... let's see if the food is better than the cleanliness. Enough people are here so it probably is pretty good. But seriously... hire more help and CLEAN! read more

We have always enjoyed the Staggering Ox's music and potato menu, but haven't been there all summer. A couple weeks ago I printed the live music calendar. We have always loved the String Beans; so planned on having dinner and enjoying the String Beans. Of course, we are regulars, so stood in line and gave our food and drink orders and then sat down in the back entertainment/disco area. Our nice hot potatoes were quickly delivered. Yes, they were still very tasty; but they were no longer a generous baked "dressed" potato. In fact they were perhaps a perhaps a paltry 1/4 cup of potato-same price! And then, the String Beans were not there - it was "Lula's Roadie" and much too loud. We quickly ate our dinner and escaped to a table in the other room. After several songs; we left. We have decided; yes, we will be back, but not for anything on the food menu. We'll order tea next time and eat at home. read more

Been going to the ox for years. Have had disputes with some rude staff before and the occasional food issue. I never would have given them below 3 stars. Today I ordered food for my accountant and myself. Her broccoli and cheese bowl with bacon arrived. The bacon was not cooked at all. It was still cold and slimy, not undercooked. Uncooked! My sandwich showed up and was the wrong meat and bread. I paid for cookies, ordered cookies. They didn't come. Somehow the money was taken, but cookies didn't end up on the reciept. Not going to bother to speak with management about this. Last time I spoke with a person who identified as management about an issue. I was treated very poorly. I just won't be going back. I can. It recommend this place to anybody any longer read more

Absolutely delicious my favorite San which shop! I used to live near by but now I live in Washington. But I visit every summer and this shop is ALWAYS on my list to go to. read more

Amazing food. Anything with chipotle ranch is gorgeous. Eat here. Also add bacon. Great people. The red atlas has great coffee. Go see Dominick. read more

I've lived in Helena for eight years and have always enjoyed the food and service offered at Staggering Ox. However, for the past couple years, I've noticed a sad decline in the portion sizes, cleanliness, and overall atmosphere. Today was the most disappointing visit yet. There were only two choices of bread compared to the usual variety of five. The French Dip I ordered was very small and flat (only 3/4 of an inch tall) and the fillings were skimpy at best. The ingredients tasted good, but the size of the sandwich was pathetic and hardly filling. The au jus was sour. As for customer service, there was an evident lack of crew members and I had to go to the back of the building (to Red Atlas) to order food. I noticed that the tables were sticky and dirty, and the overall atmosphere of the place was dead. Considering the base nearby, the Staggering Ox has usually been a popular place to eat for the local Joes. I wouldn't recommend it anymore, however; the sandwiches could fill up a kid, but definitely not a grown man. read more