Scout’s Guide
our friends + faves around the Flathead ValleyBigfork
Burgertown
great local burgers + shakes since 1970 (seasonal)8595 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT 59911
Echo Lake Cafe
a classic Montana breakfast/lunch spot1195 MT-83, Bigfork, MT 59911
Fieldhead’s Coffee
locally roasted coffee482 Osborn Ave, Bigfork, MT 59911
Max’s Market
local organic grocery, cafe, gifts, live music + events125 Village Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
Pocketstone Cafe
hearty breakfast + lunch125 Village Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
Columbia Falls
Backslope Brewing
local brews, Megan's favorite kombucha, the best fried chicken sandwich1107 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Bad Rock Books
used books + the best bookshop cats615 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Copper Mountain Coffee
our favorite drive-through coffee2100 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Coyote
art, apparel, gifts, + jewelry; a mix of modern + vintage510 Nucleus Ave. Unit 151, Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
Cup O Soul
farm to table ice cream638 Nucleus Ave Suite 102, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Fishers Greenhouse
our favorite garden center1225 Mooring Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Glacier Lanes
throwback bowling (go on karaoke night if you can)307 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Gunsight Saloon
live music + really good fries624 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Lary’s Fly + Supply
fly shop + guides604 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Laurie’s Deli
your go-to sandwich for a Glacier picnic330 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Mini Mountain Mini Golf
fun for everyone19 Scout Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Monaco Furniture
unique home decor606 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Montana Coffee Traders
breakfast + lunch, coffee, gifts, guidebooks30 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
North Fork Pizza
the best pizza in the valley (in our humble opinion)605 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Oddfellows Coffee House
a cozy coffee spot (they also have Red Poppy baked goods)111 6th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Persimmon Gallery
art, gifts, stationery609 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Rose Petal
flowers, gifts, housewares, stationery527 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Scout + Gather
art, books, gifts, jewelry, souvenirs28 Scout Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
The Soup Spot
food truck, good soupcheck instagram for current location
Hungry Horse
Great Bear Cafe
a great stop before heading into the park105 Hungry Horse Blvd, Hungry Horse, MT 59919
Kalispell
Big Mountain Ciderworks
local cider, good food, and a great view1051 Old Reserve Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
Ceres Bakery
coffee, bread, + pastries (try the blueberry muffin)318 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
Frugals
classic burger joint635 Treeline Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
Glacier Range Riders
our local minor league baseball team25 McDermott Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901
Honey Home + Design
vintage + modern home goods + furniture136 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
Modern Pastime
gifts + souvenirs 140 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
Plant Land
our favorite garden center for houseplants1008 U.S. Rte 2 E, Kalispell, MT 59901
The Bookshelf
used books 101 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
The Spot
best donuts in the valley51 Woodland Park Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
Lakeside
247 Vintage + Thrift
cute thrift shop with some vintage pieces100 Bierney Creek Rd Suite A, Lakeside, MT 59922
Tamarack Brewing Co.
local brews; order the railroad ties105 Blacktail Rd Suite #1, Lakeside, MT 59922
West Glacier
Sunflower Cafe
great BBQ just outside Glacier National Park (seasonal)12070 U.S. Rte 2, West Glacier, MT 59936
Whitefish
Abruzzo
cozy Italian restaurant115 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Après Hotel
boutique hotel (with a sauna!)800 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Bonsai Brewing Project
the best beer garden in the valley549 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Bookworks
new bookstore244 Spokane Ave # A, Whitefish, MT 59937
Buffalo Cafe
a Whitefish classic since 1979514 E 3rd St, Whitefish, MT 59937
Center for Native Plants
the only retail native plant nursery in the Flathead5605 U.S. Hwy 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937
Clydesdale Outpost
unique lodging + fun events100 Outpost Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937
Fleur Bake Shop
French-style bakery (stop by for cinna Sunday)103 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Glacier Cyclery + Nordic
the bike shop we always go to326 E Second St, Whitefish, MT 59937
Loula’s Cafe
great breakfast; seating fills up quick300 2nd St E, Whitefish, MT 59937
Meriwether
snarky, unique gifts115 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Spotted Bear Spirits
cocktails crafted with local spirits503 Railway St A, Whitefish, MT 59937
Stumptown Art Studio
paint your own pottery; perfect for a rainy day145 Central Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
Wild Coffee Co.
good coffee + atmosphere309 Central Ave Suite A & B, Whitefish, MT 59937
406 Soap & Candle Co
locally-made soaps, candles, & good smells428 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912