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    The Hopper

    4.7 (68 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brazil Bowl - must try!
    Nina M.

    WOW just wow! Driving through on a road trip and was crazy something fresh with protein and soooooo happy we stumbled upon this location. The Hopper is located in a main part of the town with live music and surrounding restaurants. We grabbed a Brazil bowl and a large serving of tots. The Brazil bowl was mind blowingly delicious and so filling! Steak, rice, corn, beans, and other fresh ingredients that made it flavorful and filling. The tots? Lord the portion size was massive! More than enough for two people and they come with amazing two sauces. They have a good amount of seating inside and many beverage options.

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    Anna A.

    This is a must try adorable restaurant tucked within the beautiful Walking Mall! We were warmly welcomed at the counter by Chelsi who was so helpful & kind!! I asked her for a couple recommendations & decided to go with the Crispy Goat Cheese Salad...I can honestly say it was the BEST salad I've ever had!! My husband ordered the Ribeye Cheesesteak sandwich with tater tots & he ate every bite! It was so juicy & flavorful!! Chelsi not only took our order but delivered our food & often checked in on how we were doing. She was amazing!! In our opinion the best little lunch spot in Helena!!

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    Samantha G.

    A delicious experience! We came here for lunch as a group of 6 of us. We were welcomed warmly! Great sandwich options. Lots of drink options. Definitely a spot to come back to again and again.

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    Taylor V.

    After 3 nights camping and eating backpacking food. All I wanted was a salad. This place popped up with great reviews and tons of picture of the steak bowl. We decided to come on down to grab our own. The steak bowl was very delicious, probably the best ever. I wish I lived closer so I didn't have to try to recreate it at home. We ordered the large tots, which was enough to feed like 6 people. Would def be back if ever in the area.

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    Hanna O.

    Loved this place Atmosphere: clean, modern, and had art hung up which was really cute. It is not full service, you order at the front and then they bring the food to your table Food: i really enjoyed the food here! The goat cheese was to die for, had to order extra balls. Very healthy, and great options. I will say that the falafel dish is under appetizers but it felt more like a salad than "tapas" Service: every single worker in this place, was so nice and went out of their way to make sure you were doing well, even making small talk and picking up empty plates despite it not being full service HIGHLY recommend this place for a healthy meal !

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    Very good quality food. The cheese steak and salad were very tasty. Highly recommend!

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    They had a great menu with a variety. I went with a group and we all loved our meals.

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    3 months ago

    Delicious five star food, five star service, and excellent ambiance! Stop here the next time you can.

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    11 months ago

    Five stars for the Reuben with beets and the french fries; also, friendly service. This place was busy when I went there.

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    Amazing tasking food. Very good portion. I had half of it to go. You can tell all the ingredients are fresh and of very high quality

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    Always delicious food, great staff, fast service. There is a good selections of beverages, including several beers or tap.

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    Quality food, great gluten free and vegetarian options. Staff is friendly and attentive and quick service. Can get busy but worth the wait.

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    A tray with a dead fly on it which was sticky and not washed at all
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    Good food and the best pie you'll ever have
    Good food and the best pie you'll ever have
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    "Holy Cow!" French Toast Plate
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