Guidebook for Missoula
Food Scene
Walkable (~1 mile) neighborhood Italian restaurant - breakfast, coffee, lunch, or high-end dinner. Beautiful atmosphere, close by, parking mostly on street.
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Caffe Dolce
500 Brooks StWalkable (~1 mile) neighborhood Italian restaurant - breakfast, coffee, lunch, or high-end dinner. Beautiful atmosphere, close by, parking mostly on street.
European-style coffee shop (largest size 12 oz, whole milk only), walkable (6 blocks), charming, awesome staff, owned by Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks and his wife.
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DRUM COFFEE
600 South Ave WEuropean-style coffee shop (largest size 12 oz, whole milk only), walkable (6 blocks), charming, awesome staff, owned by Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks and his wife.
Walkable (9 blocks), local and regionally-sourced menu, open for lunch and dinner, casual, fireplace, friendly.
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Iron Griz: American Bistro
515 South Ave EWalkable (9 blocks), local and regionally-sourced menu, open for lunch and dinner, casual, fireplace, friendly.
Loose Caboose
2310 Brooks StDrive up only, local, great coffee drinks, pastries to go.
Great food or nightlife, lunch and dinner, reasonable prices, full bar, great decor, downtown scene.
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James Bar
127 W Alder StGreat food or nightlife, lunch and dinner, reasonable prices, full bar, great decor, downtown scene.
The only Indian food in Missoula, casual (order at counter), delicious.
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Masala
206 W Main StThe only Indian food in Missoula, casual (order at counter), delicious.
Located at the Double Tree hotel, summer dining is a must on their deck. Stick to the bar menu - the regular menu is overpriced.
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Finn & Porter
100 Madison StLocated at the Double Tree hotel, summer dining is a must on their deck. Stick to the bar menu - the regular menu is overpriced.
Bridge Pizza
600 S Higgins AveGreat pizza and menu - eat in, take out, or have them deliver.
Big Dipper Ice Cream
631 S Higgins AveUsually a line, but it goes fast. Summer fun.
Dairy Queen Brazier
1735 S Higgins AveWalkable (6 blocks), open February 14 - Oct 31.
Fine dining with a great view. The bar menu is best views and best value.
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The Keep Restaurant
102 Ben Hogan DrFine dining with a great view. The bar menu is best views and best value.
Tagliare Delicatessen
1433 S Higgins AveItalian deli, take-out, local.
The Top Hat is a music venue, but they have great food. Lunch is always open, and dinner is open depending on the event schedule.
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The Top Hat
134 W Front StThe Top Hat is a music venue, but they have great food. Lunch is always open, and dinner is open depending on the event schedule.
Casual, local, traditional breakfast, Missoula-famous. Weekend mornings usually have a wait to be seated, but that's for good reason - worth the wait.
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Paul's Pancake Parlor
2305 Brooks StCasual, local, traditional breakfast, Missoula-famous. Weekend mornings usually have a wait to be seated, but that's for good reason - worth the wait.
Old school drive-up burger place. Also do walk-up or call-in orders. Walkable (5 blocks), Missoula-famous for Hoagie Cheese Fries.
Hoagieville
2405 N Reserve StOld school drive-up burger place. Also do walk-up or call-in orders. Walkable (5 blocks), Missoula-famous for Hoagie Cheese Fries.
Bernice's Bakery
190 S 3rd St WCoffee shop (drip only) and amazing pastries. Great vibe.
Market on Front
201 E Front StGreat downtown market with food, coffee, and more.
The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ
247 W Front StBBQ lovers find their happy place here.
The Pearl Café
231 E Front StFine dining, nice atmosphere, reservations suggested.
Sports bar with a Montana connection - Meagher (pronounced Marr) was the first territorial Governor of Montana.
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Thomas Meagher Bar
130 W Pine StSports bar with a Montana connection - Meagher (pronounced Marr) was the first territorial Governor of Montana.
Five on Black
325 N Higgins AveCasual (order at counter) Brazillian-fusion bowls, delicious.
Locally owned, locally and regionally sourced ingredients, gourmet pizza and food. Try the Flathead cherry and sausage, or the sweet potato, bacon, and maple chipotle. Likely a wait around prime dinner hours.
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Biga Pizza
241 W Main StLocally owned, locally and regionally sourced ingredients, gourmet pizza and food. Try the Flathead cherry and sausage, or the sweet potato, bacon, and maple chipotle. Likely a wait around prime dinner hours.
Pan-Asian dishes in a minimalist space. I love their curry. They offer bubble tea, which is a novelty.
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IZA Restaurant
529 S Higgins AvePan-Asian dishes in a minimalist space. I love their curry. They offer bubble tea, which is a novelty.
Cute little cafe downtown with great food. Breakfast and lunch served. Free parking the first hour in Central Park 100 W Main St.
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The Catalyst Cafe
123 N Higgins AveCute little cafe downtown with great food. Breakfast and lunch served. Free parking the first hour in Central Park 100 W Main St.
Sightseeing
You've likely noticed the giant "M" on the mountain named Mount Sentinel. There is a hiking trail up to it that is perfect to quickly get a great view of Missoula. The hike can be strenuous, but if you can only make it up the first section there is still a great view. To get to the trail head, follow Campus Drive around to the base of the mountain, and park in Lot U. If it's Monday - Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM plan to park in an hourly pay lot, or stop at the security office (32 Campus Drive) and purchase a visitor parking permit for $3.50.
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University of Montana
32 Campus DrYou've likely noticed the giant "M" on the mountain named Mount Sentinel. There is a hiking trail up to it that is perfect to quickly get a great view of Missoula. The hike can be strenuous, but if you can only make it up the first section there is still a great view. To get to the trail head, follow Campus Drive around to the base of the mountain, and park in Lot U. If it's Monday - Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM plan to park in an hourly pay lot, or stop at the security office (32 Campus Drive) and purchase a visitor parking permit for $3.50.
The Smokejumper base is the largest smokejumper base in the country. They offer free tours of the loft, ready room, and memorial. There is a gift shop, museum, and fire lookout tower. During the summer, Smokejumper aircraft are present, and visitors may even see Smokejumpers dispatched to a fire. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes Summer (June-August): Daily: 8:30am - 5:00pm Winter (September-May): Please call 2 days ahead for appointment and reservation. 406-329-4934
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Smokejumper Visitor Center
5765 W Broadway StThe Smokejumper base is the largest smokejumper base in the country. They offer free tours of the loft, ready room, and memorial. There is a gift shop, museum, and fire lookout tower. During the summer, Smokejumper aircraft are present, and visitors may even see Smokejumpers dispatched to a fire. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes Summer (June-August): Daily: 8:30am - 5:00pm Winter (September-May): Please call 2 days ahead for appointment and reservation. 406-329-4934
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dram Shop has beer and wine with a nice casual vibe. You can fill Growlers there with any of the many beers they have on tap.
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The Dram Shop
229 E Front StThe Dram Shop has beer and wine with a nice casual vibe. You can fill Growlers there with any of the many beers they have on tap.
Bavarian-style beer, the only German microbrewery in the Rockies. Tasting room with premium crafted lagers or grab a bite to eat at the Edelweiss Bistro located upstairs. There are sodas and snacks for the kids too. 11 AM - 8 PM
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Bayern Brewing, Inc.
1507 Montana StBavarian-style beer, the only German microbrewery in the Rockies. Tasting room with premium crafted lagers or grab a bite to eat at the Edelweiss Bistro located upstairs. There are sodas and snacks for the kids too. 11 AM - 8 PM
The rooftop deck is a must in the summer. This upscale wine bar has beautiful decor and fancy food.
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Plonk Missoula
322 N Higgins AveThe rooftop deck is a must in the summer. This upscale wine bar has beautiful decor and fancy food.
Shopping
Over 100 stores, including national department and specialty stores, local boutique stores, regional sporting goods stores, Missoula restaurants and national chains, and kids’ clothing stores
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Southgate Mall
2901 Brooks StOver 100 stores, including national department and specialty stores, local boutique stores, regional sporting goods stores, Missoula restaurants and national chains, and kids’ clothing stores
Originally primarily a music store, Rockin' Rudy's has become Missoula's go-to experience for everything unique. Cards, jewelry, toys, Montana-inspired shirts and clothing, bumper stickers, novelty items. It's fun to be there, even if you don't buy anything. Be sure to look for the store cat, Saul.
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Rockin Rudy's
237 Blaine StOriginally primarily a music store, Rockin' Rudy's has become Missoula's go-to experience for everything unique. Cards, jewelry, toys, Montana-inspired shirts and clothing, bumper stickers, novelty items. It's fun to be there, even if you don't buy anything. Be sure to look for the store cat, Saul.
Clark Fork Market
101 Carousel DrOutdoor Farmer's Market - May to October, 8 am - 1 pm
Local and regional crafts sold in an outdoor street market, Saturdays May - September 9 am - 1 pm.
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Missoula People's Market
501 North Higgins AvenueLocal and regional crafts sold in an outdoor street market, Saturdays May - September 9 am - 1 pm.
Outdoor Farmer's Market with local and regional products, Saturdays May - October, 8 AM - 12:30 PM
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Missoula Farmers' Market
534 N Higgins AveOutdoor Farmer's Market with local and regional products, Saturdays May - October, 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Essentials
Albertsons
1003 E Broadway StLarge full service grocery store
Zootown Super Stop
2105 S Higgins AveBeer, wine, gas, candy, pop.
Green Hanger
146 Woodford StLaundromat
Getting Around
Bus service is free, and stops are located two blocks away at South Ave and Higgins St. for Route 6 and Route 12.
http://www.mountainline.com/
Mountain Line
1221 Shakespeare StBus service is free, and stops are located two blocks away at South Ave and Higgins St. for Route 6 and Route 12.
http://www.mountainline.com/
Uber HQ
1455 Market StUse the Uber app
Lyft HQ
185 Berry StUse the lyft app
Missoula Green Taxi
1048 Toole Ave(406) 728-8294
Yellow Cab Inc of Missoula
3790 Holborn St(406) 543-6644
Arts & Culture
A museum with exhibits showcasing Missoula's history, a former Fort, with a variety of buildings and grounds to explore.
Admission ranges from $2.00 - Max. Family - $10.00. Missoula County Residents, members of the Friends of the Historical Museum and children under 6 are free.
Call 406.728.3476 for tour price information.
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The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
3400 Captain Rawn WayA museum with exhibits showcasing Missoula's history, a former Fort, with a variety of buildings and grounds to explore.
Admission ranges from $2.00 - Max. Family - $10.00. Missoula County Residents, members of the Friends of the Historical Museum and children under 6 are free.
Call 406.728.3476 for tour price information.
Free admission. Art exhibits featuring contemporary art relevant to the community, state and region. Tuesday - Saturday 10am- 5pm. First Friday of each month open until 8 pm.
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Missoula Art Museum
335 N Pattee StFree admission. Art exhibits featuring contemporary art relevant to the community, state and region. Tuesday - Saturday 10am- 5pm. First Friday of each month open until 8 pm.
For a week in February, at various locations around town, wonderful documentary film festival. http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
216 West Main StreetFor a week in February, at various locations around town, wonderful documentary film festival. http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/
Located on Native American land, the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas was designed in the shape of a Dharma wheel. The purpose of the Garden is to bring about positive transformation within those who visit, in response to the negativity that abounds in the world today. One thousand hand-cast Buddha statues are arrayed around the central figure of Yum Chenmo, and one thousand stupas line the outer circle. Open year round from dawn till dusk to all visitors. There are no signs on the highway, use map or GPS.
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Ewam noGarden of One Thousand Buddhas
34574 White Coyote RdLocated on Native American land, the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas was designed in the shape of a Dharma wheel. The purpose of the Garden is to bring about positive transformation within those who visit, in response to the negativity that abounds in the world today. One thousand hand-cast Buddha statues are arrayed around the central figure of Yum Chenmo, and one thousand stupas line the outer circle. Open year round from dawn till dusk to all visitors. There are no signs on the highway, use map or GPS.