Guidebook for Missoula
Food Scene
Best small bakery in town. Within walking distance up the river trail.
65 locals recommend
Le Petit Outre
129 S 4th St WBest small bakery in town. Within walking distance up the river trail.
local roaster in town with great coffee and atmosphere.
64 locals recommend
Black Coffee Roasting Company
525 E Spruce Stlocal roaster in town with great coffee and atmosphere.
We think its the best restaurant in town. Great wine menu! Has outdoor seating during nice weather.
55 locals recommend
Caffe Dolce
500 Brooks StWe think its the best restaurant in town. Great wine menu! Has outdoor seating during nice weather.
Missoula Farmers' Market
534 N Higgins AveEvery Saturday from 8am-1pm
The more complete food market with food venders farm produce. Set on the river for a nice place to spend the morning. Open 8am-1pm
29 locals recommend
Clark Fork Market
101 Carousel DrThe more complete food market with food venders farm produce. Set on the river for a nice place to spend the morning. Open 8am-1pm
really good deli/sandwich shop with a small but good wine selection.
37 locals recommend
Tagliare Delicatessen
1433 S Higgins Avereally good deli/sandwich shop with a small but good wine selection.
Bernice's Bakery
190 S 3rd St WBest place for custom cakes for any type of celebration.
The Red Bird has two restaurants, one that is expensive and formal and the other is the Wine Bar. We prefer the wide bar with good menu selection and an intimate setting.
18 locals recommend
Red Bird (Closed)
111 N Higgins AveThe Red Bird has two restaurants, one that is expensive and formal and the other is the Wine Bar. We prefer the wide bar with good menu selection and an intimate setting.
Tucked into an obscure corner of Missoula this farm to table breakfast and lunch restaurant has creative meals that are very reasonably priced. It's part of a community redevelopment project that is connected to the local food coop.
49 locals recommend
Burns St. Bistro
1500 Burns StTucked into an obscure corner of Missoula this farm to table breakfast and lunch restaurant has creative meals that are very reasonably priced. It's part of a community redevelopment project that is connected to the local food coop.
Great vibe and coffee with some food selections. Nice patio area for seating
24 locals recommend
DRUM COFFEE
600 South Ave WGreat vibe and coffee with some food selections. Nice patio area for seating
Drinks & Nightlife
Cider house within walking distance from the house. Great outdoor space, food truck and light food options available.
18 locals recommend
Western Cider Co.
501 N California StCider house within walking distance from the house. Great outdoor space, food truck and light food options available.
Great outdoor seating with an food truck frequently parked out front
77 locals recommend
Draught Works
915 Toole AveGreat outdoor seating with an food truck frequently parked out front
Plonk has food and appetizers that are very good but the main reason to go is for their amazing cocktails. The best seating is on an upper deck if you're lucky enough to get a seat. They serve every day and later than most Missoula establishments.
96 locals recommend
Plonk Missoula
322 N Higgins AvePlonk has food and appetizers that are very good but the main reason to go is for their amazing cocktails. The best seating is on an upper deck if you're lucky enough to get a seat. They serve every day and later than most Missoula establishments.
This local distillery has creative and tasty cocktails and a great environment to hang out. Due to strange Montana liquor laws and since they make their own liquor they have to limit customers to 2 drinks and close at 8pm.
48 locals recommend
Montgomery Distillery
129 W Front StThis local distillery has creative and tasty cocktails and a great environment to hang out. Due to strange Montana liquor laws and since they make their own liquor they have to limit customers to 2 drinks and close at 8pm.
This is an amazing place to watch music, have a drink and eat delicious food all in one place. Look them up on the web to see what their live music will be for any given night.
120 locals recommend
The Top Hat
134 W Front StThis is an amazing place to watch music, have a drink and eat delicious food all in one place. Look them up on the web to see what their live music will be for any given night.
This is an iconic bar in Missoula. There is a cajun diner walk-up window in the back of the bar. Classic black and white photos of Missoula legends hang on the walls while current legends in the making are probably sitting next to you having a drink.
32 locals recommend
Charlie B's
428 N Higgins AveThis is an iconic bar in Missoula. There is a cajun diner walk-up window in the back of the bar. Classic black and white photos of Missoula legends hang on the walls while current legends in the making are probably sitting next to you having a drink.
Parks & Nature
short riparian zone trail that can connect to the rest of the Rattlesnake trails or a nice place to sit by a river and picnic.
32 locals recommend
Greenough Park
1001 Monroe Stshort riparian zone trail that can connect to the rest of the Rattlesnake trails or a nice place to sit by a river and picnic.
Endless trail system connecting the hills and mountains around Missoula.
64 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Trailhead
Endless trail system connecting the hills and mountains around Missoula.
go for a hike to the iconic university "M" or find some of the numerous other trails that take you to the top of the mountain.
29 locals recommend
Mount Sentinel
go for a hike to the iconic university "M" or find some of the numerous other trails that take you to the top of the mountain.
Hiking/running/biking trails that are a bit shadier than other options. In late summer you can fine huckleberries all around the area.
27 locals recommend
Pattee Canyon Recreation Area
Hiking/running/biking trails that are a bit shadier than other options. In late summer you can fine huckleberries all around the area.
Network of mountain trails for hiking, biking and running. great place to see wildflowers in the spring
45 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Trailhead (hike & bike)
Forest Hill LaneNetwork of mountain trails for hiking, biking and running. great place to see wildflowers in the spring
Waterworks Hill
Nice city view hill to run or hike.
Another iconic hike up to the "L" or start at the Jumbo saddle for a great wildflower hiking/running experience.
24 locals recommend
Mount Jumbo
Another iconic hike up to the "L" or start at the Jumbo saddle for a great wildflower hiking/running experience.
Arts & Culture
Rotating exhibition is always interesting and has a great gift shop
67 locals recommend
Missoula Art Museum
335 N Pattee StRotating exhibition is always interesting and has a great gift shop
Radius Gallery
120 N Higgins AveOne of the best art galleries in town!!
Essentials
The Good Food Store is a large locally owned natural grocer with a great deli, hot bar, soups and salads. Everything you could want and more.
14 locals recommend
3rd & Catlin OB
The Good Food Store is a large locally owned natural grocer with a great deli, hot bar, soups and salads. Everything you could want and more.
Small grocery store where you will often catch people dancing in the isles and an incredible selection of beer. Also has a smattering of organic options and seems to have all the right things available.
47 locals recommend
Orange Street Food Farm
701 S Orange StSmall grocery store where you will often catch people dancing in the isles and an incredible selection of beer. Also has a smattering of organic options and seems to have all the right things available.