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    The Hopper

    4.7 (69 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Bethany L.

    What a little gem in Helena! My husband and I stopped here for lunch while driving from Whitefish to West Yellowstone and are so glad we did! It took us a minute to find it - as it is located on a pedestrian only road. It's a counter service restaurant with limited seating - thankfully, on a weekday, it wasn't too busy. I opted for their steak bowl - which was truly so delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mix of rice, veggies, and the avocado crema and chimichurri was exceptional. The serving size was also generous! My husband opted for the philly cheesesteak, and he seemed to really enjoy it...as he finished it all! I also loved the focus on have locally made drinks or companies represented!

    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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    Melissa F.

    The staff were very friendly and attentive. You order at the cashier and get a table number. Our cashier walked me through all the gluten free options that could be done for items on the menu and was so kind to share what would and would not have cross contamination. The food itself was really flavorful and I will for sure be on the lookout for the hot sauce! As we left we were thanked and told to come back again. Such a cute little diner to hit while at the Gulch!

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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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    2 months ago

    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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    5 months ago

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

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    1 year 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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    11 months ago

    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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    2 years ago

    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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    Added an egg and salmon to the breaky bowl!
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    We had a great time! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service truly…read morestood out. Our waitress, Coco, was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel valued as guests. She anticipated our needs, checked in at just the right times, and made the entire meal even more enjoyable. Great service can make all the difference, and Coco absolutely delivered. We'll definitely be back!

    Great time with friends and family all visiting Helena for a wedding. The service is 10 stars and…read moreI'm bummed I did not get our sever's name. She was awesome and so much fun. Once I saw it on the menu I had to get the GIGANTIC PRETZEL (GP). It was gigantic and it was a pretzel. Great crispy outside and soft warm perfectly cooked inside. Get it, you won't regret it. We all loved it and the queso and hot mustard were a great match. I had the wings, buffalo sauce, and it came with fries. Both were really good. So much food I only ate 4 wings and 1/2 the fries. GP still weighing heavy in my gullet! The Wife had the Classic Mac and Cheese - nice taste but Luke warm instead of hot. Should have sent back to warm up. Her choice. The Kid had the brisket sandwich and garlic parm fries. The sandwich was so big., she ate 1/2 and hardly touched her fries. The fries were delish, as I had to sample a couple for review purposes. The Friend had a Buffalo chicken salad and The Other Friend had enchiladas. Both enjoyed their meals and had leftovers as the servings are generous. Great Time. Great Food. Great Service. Go! Eat Very Well!! HAVE FUN!!!

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    Windbag Saloon ambiance
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    Gigantic Pretzel served with white queso
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    First came here a year ago twice in the same day (by accident). Have been back a dozen times…read moresince. Patio for breakfast not realizing it was the place we were planning for dinner.  The egg burger was excellent but the side of potatoes fried in tallow and tossed in a house sauce were the best potatoes I've ever had and it wasn't particularly close. Service was quick, very friendly, and knowledgeable. Wood fired grill right in the middle of restaurant, vintage wood refrigerator, butcher block counters and tables all screamed that this restaurant has a soul and character. Breakfast was so good went back same night for dinner.  This was the best steak in years and the only cut available at that time.  The side of tallow fried onion chips and mushrooms were again the best preparation of fried onion I've ever had.  House sauce was great. Absolutely love coming here!

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