This was my first stop to eat in Bozeman, and it did not disappoint! The staff is very friendly and very attentive. I sat at the bar and had a chance to talk with some locals. The food was delicious and I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

Western Cafe - Counter seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

This place is ridiculously awesome. I was full for three days after eating their chicken fried steak. Super nice staff and down home comfort food deliciousness. read more

Western Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

This place is a throwback to what Montana once was, and should still be. Great food, nice people. It's pretty small though, so it's always packed. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! We started our road trip in Bozeman, MT and wanted to support local. This cafe had amazing staff who were attentive and very kind! The food was absolutely delicious. Sue wasn't our waitress but she was very warm and welcoming. The food was delicious! Definitely recommend this spot!! read more

The food is extremely average to have such a long wait. The history behind it is neat, but that is about the only thing.

Had breakfast on a Saturday morning, and seated right away. The staff was a little harried, but that is because the lady manager de jour was awful and micromanaging everyone. We were made to stand and wait for the empty and clean table until she had put the water, silverware and napkins on it. I had my 83 year old father with me. Yikes. That being said the food is good. Chicken fried steak and gravy the bomb. Could have had more gravy. Be sure to ask for your hash brows extra crispy if you like them that way, otherwise kind of a slab of grated potato. Coffee excellent. Decor campy and fun. Not my first choice for the above mentioned reasons, but would return if only for the chicken fried steak and gravy. Lots of locals. read more

A great classic breakfast spot. Felt cozy and service was really personable and great. I had the chicken fried steak which was really great and my partner had the Bobcat Breakfast which looked really good as well! Loved it! read more

Come here for some classic, made from scratch and delicious food! This is not a hipster restaurant like so many places are becoming-- it really is authentic. Our waitress was super friendly and laid back. It seemed all the staff treated customers warmly. Hubby liked it so much he bought a t shirt Don't pass this up if you're in Bozeman! read more

Great stop! Great food! Great atmosphere. Nothing is ordinary here. I had the meat scrambler and it was awesome!

I absolutely love this place. The owner is always there in the grind working with everyone there. The bobcat breakfast my go to fav. It's amazing to learn this was once one of the first homes in bozeman! If you're looking for a real mom and pop restaurant... this is it! read more

Cozy atmosphere and good food. The wait staff were incredibly friendly and quick. Food was good; I got the pancake. It was a great pancake, just a little tough on the bottom. Hashbrowns and scrambled eggs were good too. Even with all the Montana decor, it didn't feel so much like a novelty themed restaurant, more just an authentic cafe. read more

Down home cooking in downtown Bozeman! The food is good and the service is great. It's definitely a Bozeman landmark so don't be in a hurry, just go with the flow and order the B&G! read more

The bacon deserves 10 stars! Hands down best bacon I've ever had at a restaurant. Thick slices, great flavor and cooked just the way I like it! You can easily get a full meal for under $10. Very friendly employees. Small inside but cozy and authentic western feel. Our service was fast. My only complaint was I ordered over medium eggs and they came out over easy. Honestly the bacon overshadowed everything! read more

We came in and gave our name. We were told 30 minutes and watched as they seated others ahead of us even when they showed up after we did. We had a 700 mile drive ahead of us and thought what a horrible way to treat traveling patrons. An hour later and we finally got a seat after coming in multiple times to check as people who were after us already left after eating before we were seated. I am a Bozeman native traveling through and I can tell you Never again will I recommend to anyone I know. read more

I have been coming to The Western for ~ 7 years and it is my favorite and only breakfast place in Bozeman. The owner is one of my favorite people in Montana. The food is DELICIOUS, the hospitality genuine, the ambiance authentic old western cafe. Can't sing their praises enough. read more

In town on an anniversary trip thru the West. "Best in the West" chicken fried steak did NOT disappoint!! I'm a 48 year old southern male...I've had my share of chicken fried steak and no joke, this was the BEST. Tender all the way. The other stuff was great too, sides, service, setting. I highly recommend this place. read more

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We took our son for his 18th birthday breakfast after moving him into his dorm at MSU. The wait was long since it was move-in weekend, but TOTALLY worth it. The food was plentiful and delicious, but what made the meal was getting to visit with the owner and watching the amazing staff work like a choreographed dance. Highly recommend everything! read more

Had the blueberry pancake combo. Very good. Great service. Very cute smaller place - expect a wait on the weekends but it's worth it.

No one acknowledged you at the door the longest time the older lady was very rude and all the staff seemed to not want to make eye contact so you wouldn't ask a question. The menu was handed to us and we were asked what we wanted instantly, we have never been here before, then he walked away and we had to get his attention to order but they didn't have the one thing on menu I wanted (oatmeal) so he walked away AGAIN. Had to get his attention again. even the staff were running into each other and rolling their eyes after they passed. it's a cute establishment but the staff is less we will not return, which is a shame, very western feel to the place. oh, there is no where to stand but outside while you wait and there are VERY limited tables and you can't just go sit at the bar, they have to tell you to. read more

Our favorite waitress is Amy my wife and my coworkers and I agree she is the best. Always nice remembers details about us and our orders. She is a truly perfect example of a wonderful person. We love her. read more

really the BEST of Bozeman. decor; staff; food....don't be fooled by imitations! If it were possible for something to be a hundred and ten percent this would be it. But they're Montanan; they're modest. They'll be content with a simple 100%... read more

Excellent breakfast place. Make sure you order the Bobcat!! And, their bacon egg and cheese biscuit puts McDonalds to shame!!

I was really early as I have been here before. It was years ago but I love the chicken fried steak and cinnamon rolls so I try to come here as of as often as I am traveling through Bozeman. The chicken fried steak was different than before. It was still good but not excellent like it used to be. And I was too early for the cinnamon rolls. That was very disappointing! Food was still good and good size portions. Service was great, friendly smiling waitress. read more

Read about the Western Cafe on Yelp so my family and I decided to try the cafe for lunch. We arrived about 1:00, and the place was crowded when we walked in and it was humming with conversations. There was a sign that said "wait to be seated". We stood at the entrance for a few minutes, and a waitress asked if we wanted to sit at the counter. We did. Our Michigan Lions waitress wiped the counter and welcomed us with a smile. She was friendly and kept us informed on our food order. Three people in our party ordered breakfast and the fourth person ordered lunch. I ordered the cheese omelette and it was underdone in the middle with the whites of the eggs runny and it was too cheesy for my taste. The hash browns were good, and the wheat toast was burnt, but the blackberry jam was good. The servings were generous so it was a good value. Everyone else enjoyed their veggie omelet, spring special and patty melt. We decided we would continue to patronize the establishment. Go Pack Go!!! read more

It's a somewhat divey diner with a country theme. The dishes/ingredients are simple but enormous and hearty. Had both of their specials- country fried steak and the bobcat special. They were both good with the exception of a side of corn beef hash which was almost inedible. Objectively I'd say the breakfast at Jam! is much better, but they are very different types of restaurants so I'm not sure if it's fair to compare. For what the western cafe is, I think it still deserves 5/5. read more

Always very busy, but that's because it's the best local breakfast spot... love the biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, and good hash browns. Definitely recommend. read more

First time visiting Bozeman to check out the college with our daughter and we had our first breakfast in town here. The service was great and the food was just as good as the other reviews said. Our daughter got the Wild Cat special and still talks about it. Definitely recommend if you're in Bozeman! read more

One of my absolute favorite places in Bozeman!! The service is absolutely fantastic and they truly make you feel like you're af home! The portions are huge, and tastes fantastic. Definitely try the Toast and black berry jam! The jam is amazing. Also, the cinnamon roll french toast is totally unique and very good!! Their fresh squeezed orange juice is actually freshly squeezed! Large portions for a low price. Cannot beat!! read more

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Definitely the go to diner in Bozeman. Classic western theme with kindly service and really good food. The sausage gravy was great over fresh biscuits. read more

Western Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Tons of charm. This is the type of place you want to find when you want something that feels real/local. Great food, incredibly wonderful, friendly, ass kicking attentive staff. Portion of food was much bigger than I anticipated, never a bad thing. Had to park a decent hike away though, as the downtown was super busy that morning, around 9:30am. All in all, great diner style place that makes me proud to live in America and happy to visit the great state of Montana! read more

Western Cafe - My view from the bar, whilst eating. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

We were traveling through the area and stumbled across this gem. Get the pancakes, holy yum! Great local joint, great atmosphere and great food! read more

This is authentic Montana. Great service, food and atmosphere. Servers are outstanding.

Love this place! Whenever I go to Bozeman I eat here every morning for breakfast. And I love the cinnamon rolls! The local family I visit thinks it is funny that we absolutely can't get enough of this place. That is their problem. I can't wait to get back there. read more

Really great breakfast. French toast may be the best I've ever had. Ordered eggs over medium and they were over easy at best, I usually will tell the server if there's a problem with my food but I wanted the other food to still be warm when eating the eggs, so I didn't and I regret it. The cook should be told how to make over medium eggs, it means thoroughly cooked whites for sure. The Bacon was outstanding. The place only has one bathroom which is a bit ridiculous. And if you're fat, you'd have a very hard time in there. ( I'm not fat) I waited so long to use it I used the doorknocker, and that worked so well it explains why it's on the door. :D Dude came out in 45 seconds. After a strong 5 minute wait for him to be done I wanted to say "really!??" Our waitress was pleasant. Poor thing working outside having to wear a mask, not ONE customer had a mask on. Wtf is the point of the employees wearing masks. We tipped her $10 on a 26$ ticket felt so sorry for her. read more

Nice menu, and good prices. I got the feeling when I walked in and no one seated me, that this is a locals place where they have regulars that they know. In walks the "out of towner". Service was really slow, so if you're in a rush, this is not the place for you. I ordered the Bridgers (steak and eggs). I ordered the steak medium, it came medium rare. I ate it anyways as I am not that picky when it comes to beef. If you are the sort that is picky about how their food is cooked, well then.... I didn't feel welcomed or a friendly vibe from the manager or the servers. I won't be back. read more

Ahhhh The Western. It's like a time warp to a time when people gathered to talk, laugh and tell tales over real food homemade by real people. Put your calorie counters away and there's no room for yoga mats - just eat and enjoy. I grew up down the street and the Western was always a treat - still is. See you there! read more

Done crossed the country and needed an egg. Perfect egg, not too sloppy. Hash browns were so yummy :))) coffee good too. Got some bacon (don't tell my wife) lol she's also my doctor so I have to watch my self great country western music and interior. Waitress nice and funny haha she recommended the steak read more

Everything on the menu looks incredible! The Huevos Rancherous was out-of-this world. Great sausage, and the biscuits.... oh the biscuits!! read more

Western Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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Outstanding breakfast experience. 3 egg scramble was delicious. Nothing fancy just all around yummy. And the cinnamon was amazing. Great coffee. And service was great. Lots of cool artwork to look at on the walls. Go on a weekday in late to mid morning to beat rush time if your schedule allows. I'll be back for sure. read more

Literally have no idea who is next to be seated. Not worth the wait. Boring. Pedestrian food.