Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St W, Whitefish, MT
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Whitefish near Glacier National Park, this espresso-focused coffee shop has become a genuine local gathering spot where you can linger over a carefully pulled shot or grab a quick pour over on your way to the trails. The kitchen takes their mission seriously with full breakfast and light food offerings that pair beautifully with their coffee, plus they've thoughtfully added a gift shop with local merchandise, making it feel like a true community hub rather than a chain stop-through.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Had several visits while in on the west side area of Glacier National Park. LOVED the vibe, lots of locals, and excellent food and coffee! A gift shop with a variety of mugs, hats, etc. just added to the visits. It's been a fixture for over 40 years, so you know it's got something going! Highly recommend!
We were visiting the area and stopped in for some coffee and huckleberry Italian sodas. The drinks taste good, but service was slightly poor; the barista had to remake the sodas because he put far too much cream in after we asked for only a little bit. Also, for sugar-free drink options, they only have SF vanilla. There was no sugar free mocha, and I’m allergic to sugar so I was slightly disappointed.
We stopped by a cozy little spot to grab a bite since we were hungry, and looking for a relaxed place to eat. It’s a laid-back setup—you order at the counter, they call out when your food’s ready, and you pick it up to enjoy at any table you like. The tables are stocked with utensils, sauces, napkins, and roomy seating that could make you want to stay a while. We sipped on a vanilla caramel latte, smooth and just sweet enough, and an orange cardamom latte with a fun mix of citrus and spice. Both were balanced without being too sugary. I made my own breakfast burrito with their Sayulita Siesta special, packed with fresh ingredients and served with a mild salsa. We also shared a fluffy buttermilk waffle that was absolutely delicious and treated ourselves to a doughnut cake—so yummy, every bite felt just as good as the last one! Watch out for the Italian soda spilling as soon as you stir it. They come standard with cream and whip, so if you don’t want those, make sure to specify it.
Went for breakfast with my family today. We got there at 935 and didn’t get our meal until 1015 which really rushed us to our 11am timed park pass. My Americano was lovely. The food was disappointing- not super flavorful. My daughter and I ordered the All Day Bird and added avocado for $3. When it came out, there was avocado spread on it which was disappointing for the up charge. I went to the counter and she said “we don’t have avocado spread”. She said she could get me a side of avocado and offered to remake the sandwich which I appreciated but didn’t have the time so took the side and added it to the sandwich. My husband shared the traditional breakfast and also said it was fine, nothing special & not flavorful. My son had the tots and there’s so many toppings that you really can’t go wrong. Overall, it was a fine experience.
So great we ate here twice during our trip! Recommend getting there early if you can as there was a bit of a wait for our table/food but the food was great and good portions. We ordered the Big Sky entree, French toast, and biscuits and gravy! Coffee was also good.
Crema Reviews
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