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    Timberline Cafe

    3.1 (210 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Cafes
    Closed 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    BLT sandwich

    We were looking for a place to have lunch and decided to try Timberline Cafe. There was 13 of us. We walked in and were seated right away after putting some tables together. We ordered shortly thereafter and the food was brought out in a timely manner. I had the chicken wings and my wife had the BLT sandwich. We were both pleased with our food. The rest of our party enjoyed their food as well. Good food, good service makes for a good time had by all.

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    Tom N.

    We stopped in West Yellowstone and randomly found the Timberline whilst shopping and exploring. It was a nice looking diner-type restaurant, and to be honest, it was just ok. The service was just ok, and the food was just ok. we were there for lunch, and I went with the slider sampler. One (the bison) was good, one (the elk) was ok, and one (the mixed meats) was just eh. I got a couple bits of bone in the mixed meat one, which was not great. My wife got the hot turkey sammich. Again, it was just ok. I did like the interior of the cafe. It was cute.

    Salad bar
    Paul B.

    Very nice waiter from Istanbul, great salad and soup bar, and I had to try the Bison Burger. Nice place, and customers said you have to have their pie!

    Sally S.

    We were really hungry after being at the park all day, and saw this place and wandered in. We were seated immediately, and the place was very cute. The seating is spacious and nice. I got the hamburger, it was amazing. Cooked to perfection! My husband got the bison burger and loved it. Kids got chicken fingers and were happy. Get a burger! This place is perfect.

    Angle Hair Pesto (well, with spaghetti noodles) but still was good.

    Small restaurant but the menu is good - something besides burgers and fries although they have those too. We walked right in and were met by a server fairly quickly. I ordered the Angle Hair Pesto, my partner ordered the salmon. Both were quite good.

    Supposed banana cream pie
    Katherine C.

    The salad bar is pretty good. That accounts for the 2cstar rating. The lettuce was fresh and crisp. And you could get a one trip of soup and salad for $7. The macaroni salad tasted like Resers...which I like. The cottage cheese was good. The banana cream pie was a joke. Perhaps the baker never had a slice of that pie before because what they served was banana pudding in a pie shell. The young lady server showed her inexperience with such a basic pie by trying to say that the cream was in the pie. She said she makes the pie. She needs to google what the cream in banana cream pie means. And why bananas are an integral part. The hubby didn't like his roady beef sandwich. Said it was dry. Dad liked the shrimp and fries. Save yourself and eat elsewhere unless you want a deal with the salad. Staff was pleasant and prompt.

    Beef and Barley Stew
    Jeremy S.

    Our hotel was right next to this restaurant so we gave it a try. We enjoyed their beef and barley stew on a cold rainy night. Their sliders were decent as well. Overall, the food was fresh and tasted great and the service was excellent!

    Double bacon cheeseburger
    Alfonso M.

    Ordered double cheese burger and French fries. Overall great food, fast service from great staff.

    8/10 Salad bar hit the spot. Small be nice.

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    Food was good, the Cinnamon roll was way over priced for how small it was though. Milk was sour. Service was good as well. Won't be back.

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    Servers were great. Food could use less salt and more seasoning. All they know in the kitchen is salt it seems.

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    The taco salad I ordered was small and tasteless, even with added hot sauce. I wouldn't recommend this place.

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    Ate breakfast twice. Food was excellent, service outstanding, and serving sizes almost too much. Highly recommended.

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    Their website says it's open, but it's closed for the season. An update would be helpful.

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    Madison Crossing Lounge

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    I visited Madison Crossing Lounge the evening before running the Yellowstone Half Marathon, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of my trip. I arrived around 7 PM and grabbed a seat at the bar since I was dining solo. The restaurant was busy, but the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. For dinner, I ordered the Chicken Prosciutto Pasta with a side of bread. The pasta was outstanding -- easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. The combination of braised chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and creamy parmesan-mascarpone sauce came together perfectly. Every bite was flavorful, rich, and satisfying without feeling heavy or dry. As someone preparing for a half marathon the next morning, it was the perfect carb-loading meal. I also ordered the Huckleberry Sundae for dessert. If you're visiting the Yellowstone area, do yourself a favor and try something with huckleberries. The ice cream, topping, and whipped cream were fantastic, and it ended up being one of my favorite desserts from the trip. One unexpected bonus was getting to chat with other travelers at the bar, including another runner who was also working toward completing a half marathon in all 50 states. It added to the friendly, welcoming feel of the place. Overall, Madison Crossing Lounge delivered excellent food, a great atmosphere, and a memorable dining experience. I don't hand out many five-star reviews, but this one earned it. If I'm back in West Yellowstone for another race or a visit to Yellowstone National Park, I'll absolutely be returning. Last visited: June 12, 2026.

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    (838 reviews)
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    Old Town Cafe

    Old Town Cafe

    3.7
    (354 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    When planning our trip to YNP, Old Town Cafe wasn't on the shortlist. We noticed it as we walked…read morethrough the neighborhood and the menu featured a bit of everything for everyone in the family. After a particularly warm day of hiking, my husband and I resolved to try OTC -- especially since signs read that it was established in 2023. Keeping restaurants open is very hard work. I was interested in trying a buffalo burger while my husband looked forward to more trout. Since this is a family-friendly restaurant, perhaps the entry should be rethought. The door directly opens to the bar, which has high tables where families can be seated. (Here, we chose seats so we could watch the World Cup match.) There's another room with more conventional, lower tables. I asked for sliced jalapenos to be added the buffalo burger with cheddar, lettuce, sliced tomato, diced raw red onion on a toasted bun. Diners can specify to what extent the buffalo is cooked: medium or med rare are recommended. Substitute side fries for a side salad (romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheese & crutons) for a nominal fee. * Ask your server to hold the cheese on the salad if you don't prefer it. Very friendly bartender and wait staff. We appreciated the periodic check-in throughout our meal.

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    Running Bear Pancake House

    4.1
    (841 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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