Food is always great and the service is also perfect. Great portions and not in a rush to get you out the door.

Wow--Steve's Cafe has always been my #1 pick for great food in Helena, but after my experience today, I'm doubtful...My server, Dawn, left me alone for most of my visit; she served me with the bare minimum, & seemed unwilling or unable to answer the simplest menu questions about 2 items I hadn't tried before: The Cafe Monte Cristo is served on French Toast as a sandwich. She felt that was self-explanatory, so I took a chance & ordered it anyway. The second item I asked about was the Cafe Mocha, which is described as half coffee & half hot chocolate. Dawn repeated that to me; I went ahead & ordered it, because it's a nippy day outside, it sounded good, & Steve's prides itself on "whole bean Italian coffee". Dawn asked if I wanted whipped cream, & yes--that was the best part of this hot drink. It tasted like hot water with a bland chocolate flavor with no coffee flavor to be savored. Disappointment in a mug for $3.75. The Cafe Monte Cristo Sandwich looked promising when it arrived...but when I tasted it, the only thing which was flavorful was the bacon. The ham & turkey sliced deli meat was absolutely indistinguishable for any flavors of ham or turkey! ($14.95; scarcely any powdered sugar on the French Toast, either, which is a hallmark of a Monte Cristo...& no, it isn't deep-fried in any batter, but the French Toast is a clever substitution & departure from the original.) I ate half of it & boxed the other half...the French Toast was bland, too--very little flavor. My side item was something I always look forward to here, because so few restaurants serve onion rings anymore! These are a $2.00 up charge, & I told Dawn I like them on the light side, not too dark--& these came out close to being dark, & they must have sat in the grease, because they were tough on the outside...not the best onion rings by far. Disappointment again! I came here anticipating another great experience at Steve's Cafe, & it was completely disappointing until Alivia appeared: Alivia noticed I appeared to be waiting, & I was--because I saw on my check that the Cafe Mocha comes with ONE REFILL! Dawn never mentioned nor offered me a refill, but Alivia did--& yes, that's exactly how to spell her name, which is pronounced as "Olivia". Alivia gave me a to-go cup with a lid, & whipping cream & all, that excellent but of genuine "Customer Service" kept this review from being one star! Purely because of Alivia, I will return to Steve's Cafe the next time I'm in Helena, a 100+ miles from home! Thank you, Alivia, for saving the day for me: The next time, I'm asking for you as my server! read more

Steve's Cafe - Cafe Mocha: Impressive-looking, but neither the coffee nor chocolate flavors were apparent. The best part was the luscious whipped cream! - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

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This place was okay, super friendly service but the food was average at best which would have been fine except for the hefty price tag that came with the bill. The star of their show, the Reuben, seriously lacked corned beef and was mostly sauerkraut. Would I stop in again, probably, they were very kind, but be prepared for the cost read more

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sat outside for over a hour and saw groups go before mine. No way will I ever wait for mediocre food again

Steve's cafe is the quintessential diner of yesteryear. It has a nice ambiance, quick service, and a welcoming vibe. I had the pork verde breakfast burrito. It was very tasty & filling. It was a quiet Tuesday morning, and the kitchen provided quick service. Dawn (the server ) was friendly but not intrusive. This normally packed, so very happy to get in quickly. My favorite breakfast (& lunch) place when i visit Helena. read more

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My wife and I had breakfast this morning 4/27/26 I had biscuits and gravy with hash browns the gravy was not good at all the biscuits crumbled apart like they were dry our hash browns taste as if they were cooked in old grease or on a dirty grill . We have been coming to Steve's for years and the quality of the food has drastically decreased i apologize for this bad review but we will not be coming back. read more

Good ole home cooking and while they weren't too busy, service was very good. Reasonable prices and just right portions, never gone away hungry. We have been several times and will keep this o e as a favorite. read more

Let's start with the Good! When I walked in I was immediately greeted and offered to sit at the bar or a table. The host was really nice and the place was packed for a Wednesday. After being seated at the bar I looked over the HUGE menu and decided on the Sausage Sampler with hash browns ( So I thought) two over medium eggs and fruit salad. The sausage was okay but the hash browns were not brown at all!! Which confused me as it is literally the name of the food. I didn't even bother trying them Because they weren't cooked. The eggs were nothing to write home about either. When the hash whites came out of the kitchen I was surprised that a cook thought this was a good idea. Either way, the breakfast is mediocre at best. Ambiance was a diner that was about it. read more

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Food was excellent as always. Staff very nice and super fast. Restaurant was very clean as was restroom.

First time, definitely not the last time. Had the Irish Benedict. Was incredible. It will be hard to order anything else. Super fast service and large portions. read more

Steve's Cafe - Irish Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

While vacationing in Helena, I looked to Yelp for a breakfast recommendation and Steve's popped up with lots of praise. Once again Yelp was right on target. This place is top notch with a loyal following. There were 6 of us in our group and everyone had something different. I had a breakfast burrito that was both delicious and big. The huckleberry pancakes were described as fantastic. Even with 6 of us the service was excellent and the food all came out together and hot. I wish we lived closer but highly recommend this place if you are in Helena! read more

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The huckleberry stuffed french toast, is top 5 most delicious foods I have ever ate, they have amazing service and a very attentive to your wants and needs, amazing environment overall 5 star rating. read more

Too small of a town and restaurant to have a rude waitress, went for breakfast first it was like for ever for her to come around to our table. Then when she brought our coffee over it was like two mugs were to heavy , as she slammed them down, after our food was served she was gone never to see her again at our table (too busy visiting with friends) food was nothing special, so we'll go to one of the other restaurants serving breakfast with kinder waitress/waiters. read more

Delicious breakfast & wonderful service! Dawn provided great recommendations for the food and attraction in the state. We'll be back next time we are in Helena! read more

Really good breakfast food here with Gluten free options! Large portions great food great service very fast! Clean place nice clean and well stocked restrooms here. Gluten free pancakes were giant! And tasty. Try the huckleberry anything here. The Irish eggs Benedict are their specialty and they don't disappoint. There was a large selection of gluten free items here which was great because my daughter has celiac and wasn't limited to just one menu item. Our server Sean was very friendly and attentive. This place was jam packed, but they served us quickly and efficiently. The restrooms are something nice to mention. They have two single restrooms that they keep very clean and well stocked. They even have tissue boxes in there. Very impressive. read more

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Great burgers Sweet potato fries ! Hope to be back for breakfast Worth the long wait here read more

The food was great. Service was fast. They sat me. right away. Their coffee could be stronger but thats a personal choice. I had the country fried steak and a side of french toast and it was delicious. I brought home a souvenir cup cause I liked the one I drank from. This was a once in a life time stop as I live in CA and this was a work trip. Maybe someday I'll be back read more

Passing through town and stopped by for breakfast. Outstanding portions, great quality and excellent service. Packed but greeted immediately and met with service right away. We were all very satisfied. Highly recommend. We will be back. read more

Food, service and ambience were great. I had breakfast and the wife had lunch. All was good except the coffee was terrible. I would not order the coffee again. read more

What an amazing find for breakfast!! We had the hash breakfast and the sausage sampler breakfast and shared. Delicious! Atmosphere is homey and inviting. Dawn, our server, was very friendly and helpful. She suggested her favorites which have now become our favorites next time we're in town. The only slight negative is that the coffee was a little weak for our tastes - but we like strong coffee! Try Steve's, you won't be disappointed- and you'll leave full and satisfied. read more

Steve's Cafe - Sausage sampler breakfast: chorizo, sweet Italian, and chicken apple. All 3 delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

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Went to Steve's Cafe while on vacation in Helena. It's a really great place for breakfast or lunch. When there I ordered the 3 Meat Scramble with Hashbrowns and Pancakes as my two side items. I also ordered an extra side order of 3 sausage links. Really enjoyed dining at this place. It was quaint, cozy and had great food. The waitress was also super friendly and a pleasure to be waited on. Everything you want from a cafe/diner. I highly recommend. read more

Steve's Cafe - 3 Meat Scramble, Hashbrowns, Pancakes and a side of Sausage Links - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

Best Rueben & sweet potato fries I've ever had! Salad was amazing also. Great friendly service. Worth the stop if you're going through Helena! read more

I took my family to Steves cafe for the first time today. We had heard good things and it was nearly two o'clock in the afternoon and they close at 2:30 so I called them and asked them if we could come in and if we did if we wouldn't be rushed out at 2:30. They assured us that we could finish our lunch so we went in to have a meal. I got a bbq bacon cheeseburger, ($13.75) and my wife got a taco salad, (can't remember the price). My burger was decent, it had VERY GOOD THICK bacon, but it wasn't anything super special. I got a salad with my burger and it was just basic iceberg/carrot/red cabbage mix. That's the lettuce mix that was in my wife's taco salad too. And then we paid over $9 for a kids burger meal. The French fries were good and hot, but again, it wasn't anything outlandishly special, and the prices were extremely high. The only other things we got were two buttermilk pancakes for $4.50, and two coffees and two chocolate milks. Overall it wasn't a huge meal, but with tip it was $60, so I found that quite expensive. Nadine, our server, was very sweet and kind, and everyone there was nice though. Not quite as good of a value as I'd hoped, but worth checking out. read more

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I really enjoy a traditional cafe lunch. Steve's fit the bill perfectly. They were definitely busy when we came in, but the team had no problem taking care of us. The coffee had an interesting burnt flavor, it wasn't bad, it was just different. The mushroom Swiss burger was delicious. It was cooked well and the cheese was melted beautifully. The fries were cooked well, but needed some more salt. This was a good meal, definitely check Steve's out! read more

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We both had chef salad with Nina's bread and both were excellent. Our waitress was Colleen and she was very helpful and driving great customer service. The chef salad had a lot of toppings and was excellent. Nina's bread has melted cheese and was very good . Will def be back for breakfast. read more

The corned beef hash was amazing. Service was friendly and quick. I wanted to try everything on the menu. Great ambiance.

Excellent breakfast and service. Had to try the huckleberry pancakes which did not disappoint.

The reviews don't lie! Steve's Cafe is one of those places that just gets it right, top to bottom. Friendly, efficient service; clean, bright, welcoming space; DELICIOUS food!! So happy we came here for breakfast on our visit to Helena. The huckleberry pancakes are to die for. read more

Steve's Cafe - Huckleberry pancakes, short stack - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

our server, Elizabeth provided great service. Friendly atmosphere, food was very good. Convenient parking. Atmosphere is dated . Would return! Breakfast served all day read more

Went to Steve's Cafe and it is remarkable. My daughter, who is always so limited at restaurants due to a gluten allergy, had the entire menu to choose from except, understandably, the biscuits. The food is delicious, portions huge and surprisingly affordable! A great atmosphere, and speedy service. I use a power wheelchair for mobility and was automatically accommodated. We will return on future visits to Helena. Thank you, Steve's Cafe! read more

A long standing Helena tradition for breakfast or lunch (closed by 2). We always make it a point to visit at least once when we are here visiting. The decor is a bit kitschy and old fashioned but isn't that what you would expect with a cafe? It's always spotlessly clean and well lit. The menu offers lots of great breakfast choices and there is a daily special. The youngest ordered pancakes and sausage but didn't like the real maple syrup that was served with it (he'd rather have McDonalds syrup he declared). The teen ordered an omelette. My DD ordered the stuffed French toast which is her favorite. I went with the special which was a carb heavy combination of a biscuit served on a bed of hash browns and covered in sausage gravy with scrambled eggs. That stuck with me until it was time for diner! Our waiter couldn't have been more attentive. He answered all our questions and made sure our coffee remained topped off and hot. The coffee here is excellent. If you need a hearty breakfast while in Helena, you won't be disappointed when choosing Steve's Cafe. read more

Steve's Cafe - Coffee ground from whole bean Italian coffee - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

The people are friendly and the food is delicious! The hot vocalists is hot and creamy. I ordered A BBQ burger with blue cheese crumbles. Amazing! Burger patty was topped with bacon, onion rings and BBQ sauce on the side. Sweet potato fries were wonderful. I will definitely be back. read more

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The definition of a homey rustic breakfast cafe. The service staff here is very friendly and they are on top of their game. The food comes out quick, warm, and delicious. I decided to try their Mexican Chipotle sausage which was unique. It had a spiciness to it that was tasty. The eggs satisfied my morning craving by being done near perfection. The hashbrowns were good but not great. The toast was buttered and crispy. Mix all of that together and you have yourself an ideal breakfast. The coffee was pretty good. Our waitress and other staff members would stop by multiple times an hour to ensure that we had enough. I would go back to this place. It was cozy, the service was great, and the food was good. read more

Steve's Cafe - Mexican Chipotle Sausage, Eggs Over Easy, Hashbrowns, and Toast - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

Great breakfast, great service! Love the menu, decor, and flowers outside! We had the huckleberry pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, and the hunter's scramble with hash browns. Our waitress, Colleen, was perfect! read more

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Amazingly Good, w/ bacon, eggs over easy, toast, coffee w/cream, hashbrowns: Dang it; Now I'm Hungry C U @ Steve's : ) read more

As we were visiting family in Helena, they took us to Steve's for breakfast. It is a delightful place with awesome friendly staff. Two had the Benedict's the regular and the California ones both were said to be yummy. The shrimp omelette was filled with shrimp with fresh avocado on top. The eggs with Italian sausage was yummy too. Great place for singles or groups read more

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Great food and great service!! We're from out of town and followed the Yelp reviews and they were not wrong. Steve's Cafe is rated highly for all the reasons that you've read about. I ordered the Huckleberry pancakes and two eggs and a sausage patty. I wish they woulda told me that the pancakes are HUGE!! They barely fit on my plate!! Plus they were super yummy!! Note: Count on taking home a doggy bag!! read more

Visiting for tennis tournament and saw the reviews on yelp so we tried it. Great breakfast! Hash browns were delicious.

Lost my business over a $3.25 gift card. Sad. I bought a $30 gift card back in 2020 to help them stay in business during the shut down, only to find that they changed owners and no longer accept my gift card. I tried to redeem twice and the first time I was told by a female manager that she was able to find the original gift card purchase and that they would honor it. I came back a few months later then I was denied again. No empathy at all. Just the corporate line and shoved me out the door without as little as a discount to make up for the headache. Well, they lost my business for good. read more

Great little breakfast spot in Helena. Portions were large, service was quick, food was tasty, coffee was hot and plentiful. Typical diner otherwise. Counter seating available and plenty of parking. One thing to note, they had a sign at the register indicating there would be a 4% charge for using a credit card due to inflation and the desire to not raise prices so think about paying in cash if that's a problem for you. read more

Steve's Cafe - Veggie Omelette with hashbrowns and pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Helena, Montana

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