Montago Coffee
317 Cruse Ave, Helena, MT
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a historic downtown Helena building, Montago Coffee transforms what looks like an unassuming space into one of the region's most vibrant coffee destinations, complete with stylish aesthetics and a genuinely fun atmosphere perfect for lingering. Their signature creative drinks—like the honey cinnamon and pistachio lattes—showcase real skill with espresso and flavored preparations, though quality can be inconsistent depending on who's behind the bar. This is the kind of place that rewards a slow sit with good company and a carefully crafted cup, even if you might want to ask what the barista recommends that day.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
My go to when I want to relax with a good book in one hand and great coffee in the other! Montago has comfortable seating in a wide open space, friendly service and the coffee is excellent! And they do that pretty flower in the foam trick 😊The baked goods could use some work…
Didn’t actually try the food, looked fantastic though. Coffee was phenomenal and staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. Went twice in two days, the Cortado was a delight, and the pour over was exactly what I wanted. Great place to sit and chat with a friend, or read a book…
My friend and I went this last Saturday. I love good coffee. This was outstanding. It was the best cortado I’ve ever had. The surprise was the seltzer water that accompanied my drink. Close your eyes and it tastes like Barcelona!! Great ham and cheese croissant to go with.…
At first glance you wouldnt think that this would be one of the hippest little coffee hubs in Helena, and you would be wrong. Located in the heart of downtown Helena in the former historic home of the original Independant record is a sweet little secret that I didnt know about…
Great atmosphere and vibe. But the worst coffee I have ever had and the worst matcha I’ve ever had. My husband and I had a honey cinnamon and pistachio latte the first time and it felt like the coffee was extremely watered down and lacking any tasting notes or flavor profiles.…
I stopped by Montago Coffee in Helena and tried both the mocha latte and the honey cinnamon latte, and they were perfect. I’m usually really picky with my coffee and tend to avoid anything overly sweet or syrupy, but both of these drinks were incredibly well-balanced with no…
Crema Reviews
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