Break Espresso
432 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
Crema's Take
“Break Espresso is a spacious, community-minded spot in Missoula where you can genuinely settle in for hours with your laptop and a meticulously crafted espresso drink, anchored by an impressive pastry case that includes divine homemade pie that rivals the coffee itself. The atmosphere feels cohesive and welcoming for both solo work sessions and casual meetups, with easy parking and late hours that make it a rare refuge for evening coffee cravings around town. Fair warning: while the espresso and food are genuinely excellent, service can feel inconsistent, ranging from genuinely warm to notably indifferent depending on when you visit.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi. Parking available.
Google Reviews
This was my third time here. Love the spaciousness and the community. Parking is easy to find. And you can work there all day without being asked to leave. HOWEVER, the service is absolutely awful. Each time I've been here I've witnessed the surly staff. They argue with…
I had the weirdest experience here. I wanted pie so I went to Break because they’re open until 10 (known for being one of the few late open places in town) so I figured getting a slice of pie would not be a big deal. The sliced pies were still in the case. I came in at like 9:25…
Break Espresso has some truly standout food, but the experience has become pretty inconsistent for me. The homemade pie is divine. Honestly next level. The pastry case is impressive with a huge selection of pastries, bagels, and goodies, including massive pies that are hard to…
I try coffee shops all over the country and it's rare to find good coffee, delicious pastries and great customer service all in one coffee shop! To top it off the atmosphere was cohesive and cozy. Krista made a perfect cappuccino and got the foam correct (again rare!). The girl…
The coffee was great. I had a latte and it was perfect. The customer service was lacking. They seemed bored and bothered to help. (We were there about 6:00 a.m. and it wasn’t busy.) The venue itself was nice and comfortable, but the tables were dirty. The pastry looked great,…
Crema Reviews
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