Maggie’s guidebook
FOOD!
We LOVE good food..and drinks.
Here are a few of our favorite places around the valley (Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls)
**currently taking a break for large remodel and structure shift.. check their website for more information**
COLUMBIA FALLS
Given that I (Maggie) worked here you may think I'm just biased.. though I'll have you know before I even moved to Kalispell this was my most favorite spot to eat during visits. Using as much local and organic ingredients as possible, this place has it going on. W-F 7-4 serving a few breaky items including the coveted biscuit sandie and loads of pastries. Azul coffee bar serves up some of the most delicious coffee bevvies you've ever had. Try his house made mocha sauce! Yum! Sat&Sun they offer a more extensive brunch menu from 7-1 with a rotating special!
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Uptown Hearth
619 Nucleus Ave**currently taking a break for large remodel and structure shift.. check their website for more information**
COLUMBIA FALLS
Given that I (Maggie) worked here you may think I'm just biased.. though I'll have you know before I even moved to Kalispell this was my most favorite spot to eat during visits. Using as much local and organic ingredients as possible, this place has it going on. W-F 7-4 serving a few breaky items including the coveted biscuit sandie and loads of pastries. Azul coffee bar serves up some of the most delicious coffee bevvies you've ever had. Try his house made mocha sauce! Yum! Sat&Sun they offer a more extensive brunch menu from 7-1 with a rotating special!
COLUMBIA FALLS
Our go-to dinner spot, especially after a day of exploring in the park! Much of their menu is made up of locally sourced ingredients. They have a simple yet flavorful menu with rotating seasonal specials. Fried Chicken Sandie (yum), juicy burgers, crispy fries and my favorite- ginger pork bowl. Not to mention a delicious beer line-up.
143 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WCOLUMBIA FALLS
Our go-to dinner spot, especially after a day of exploring in the park! Much of their menu is made up of locally sourced ingredients. They have a simple yet flavorful menu with rotating seasonal specials. Fried Chicken Sandie (yum), juicy burgers, crispy fries and my favorite- ginger pork bowl. Not to mention a delicious beer line-up.
WHITEFISH
This is my 2nd favorite bakery in the valley- trust me, I've done a lot of research. They're located in downtown whitefish in the old "red caboose" building across from Montana Coffee Traders. Sundays are the day to go.. helloooo cinnamon rolls! And keep an eye out for the savory puffs.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fleur Bake Shop
103 Central AveWHITEFISH
This is my 2nd favorite bakery in the valley- trust me, I've done a lot of research. They're located in downtown whitefish in the old "red caboose" building across from Montana Coffee Traders. Sundays are the day to go.. helloooo cinnamon rolls! And keep an eye out for the savory puffs.
WHITEFISH
We love this place. Great way to fuel up before a mountain bike ride! They source great ingredients and have great flavor combos. Sweet or savory- you're choice. They're great about making substitutions and additions! Our favorite- Roasted Root Veggie (minus cheddar) add brie, add green curry sauce.
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing Crepes
123 Central AveWHITEFISH
We love this place. Great way to fuel up before a mountain bike ride! They source great ingredients and have great flavor combos. Sweet or savory- you're choice. They're great about making substitutions and additions! Our favorite- Roasted Root Veggie (minus cheddar) add brie, add green curry sauce.
KALISPELL
Ceres is a nostalgic one for us. Our friend used to frequent this spot so much that after he passed, his photo got hung on the wall! He introduced us to the sweet potato sticky bun. Sounds healthy, right? Well, it IS good for the soul. I personally like the morning bun with a delicious americano.. they make great coffee.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ceres Bakery Inc
318 S Main StKALISPELL
Ceres is a nostalgic one for us. Our friend used to frequent this spot so much that after he passed, his photo got hung on the wall! He introduced us to the sweet potato sticky bun. Sounds healthy, right? Well, it IS good for the soul. I personally like the morning bun with a delicious americano.. they make great coffee.
KALISPELL
This is our FAVORITE beer stop. Not only is their Cloudcroft IPA one of my favorite all time beers, but the vibe is great there. They usually have a food truck parked outside though my favorite part is that they let you bring your own food! We love to pack a picnic spread and sit up on the patio in the summer.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kalispell Brewing Company
412 S Main StKALISPELL
This is our FAVORITE beer stop. Not only is their Cloudcroft IPA one of my favorite all time beers, but the vibe is great there. They usually have a food truck parked outside though my favorite part is that they let you bring your own food! We love to pack a picnic spread and sit up on the patio in the summer.
WHITEFISH
Hand-crafted, locally distilled, house-made.. ALL the buzz words here. Spotted bear rocks the cocktail scene.. I haven't had anything I didn't like there. My favorite- Thai Down with Gin. YUM
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Spotted Bear Spirits
503 Railway StWHITEFISH
Hand-crafted, locally distilled, house-made.. ALL the buzz words here. Spotted bear rocks the cocktail scene.. I haven't had anything I didn't like there. My favorite- Thai Down with Gin. YUM
Saturday mornings at Flathead Valley Community College:
Favorite vendors:
Two Bear Farm (produce)
Hey Day Homestead (microgreens and eggs)
Maven Coffee Roasters
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kalispell Farmers Market
777 Grandview DrSaturday mornings at Flathead Valley Community College:
Favorite vendors:
Two Bear Farm (produce)
Hey Day Homestead (microgreens and eggs)
Maven Coffee Roasters
Tuesday Evenings in Downtown Whitefish:
Favorite Vendor:
Two Bear Farm (produce)
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whitefish Farmers' Market
1 Central AveTuesday Evenings in Downtown Whitefish:
Favorite Vendor:
Two Bear Farm (produce)
Our FAVORITE market. Thursday nights in Columbia Falls.
Every week they feature a different MT brewery and distillery. Live music every Thursday. GOOD VIBES. Food trucks, vendors, bouncy things for kids, arts&crafts, etc.
Favorite Vendor:
Two Bear Farm (produce) .. duh :)
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Columbia Falls Community Market
830 1st Ave WOur FAVORITE market. Thursday nights in Columbia Falls.
Every week they feature a different MT brewery and distillery. Live music every Thursday. GOOD VIBES. Food trucks, vendors, bouncy things for kids, arts&crafts, etc.
Favorite Vendor:
Two Bear Farm (produce) .. duh :)
Locations in both KALISPELL and WHITEFISH
We love sweet peaks so much we had it delivered to Washington for our wedding. Simple yet bold flavors on the menu. Keep an eye out for our favorite: Benny Up. Otherwise I love the honey cinnamon, madagascar vanilla, and salty caramel.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream - Whitefish
419 E 3rd StLocations in both KALISPELL and WHITEFISH
We love sweet peaks so much we had it delivered to Washington for our wedding. Simple yet bold flavors on the menu. Keep an eye out for our favorite: Benny Up. Otherwise I love the honey cinnamon, madagascar vanilla, and salty caramel.
WHITEFISH
Our second most frequented dinner (or lunch) spot. I love that they mindfully source ingredients and have started their own bread production to sue for their sandwiches as well as for retail sale. It is the cutest house turned restaurant. I can't figure out how they produce what they do in that space. So good. Homemade soft serve ice cream and beer on tap. Great outdoor setting with occasional live music.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
the Wich Haus
105 Wisconsin AveWHITEFISH
Our second most frequented dinner (or lunch) spot. I love that they mindfully source ingredients and have started their own bread production to sue for their sandwiches as well as for retail sale. It is the cutest house turned restaurant. I can't figure out how they produce what they do in that space. So good. Homemade soft serve ice cream and beer on tap. Great outdoor setting with occasional live music.
WHITEFISH
A newer spot in the valley .. and a great addition. I'd call their menu high end Mexican fusion. Yummy burritos and my favorite: fried avocado tacos. Not to mention their expansive tequila menu and tasty margaritas.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jalisco Cantina
510 Wisconsin AvenueWHITEFISH
A newer spot in the valley .. and a great addition. I'd call their menu high end Mexican fusion. Yummy burritos and my favorite: fried avocado tacos. Not to mention their expansive tequila menu and tasty margaritas.
Trails!
We love to be outside.. which is probably where we are if you're here in our home! If you like to explore trails, here are some of our favorite areas (Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and West Glacier)
KALISPELL
Quick, local, and on the easier side of things. Great views of the swan range and of whitefish at the top. Hike or Bike.
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdKALISPELL
Quick, local, and on the easier side of things. Great views of the swan range and of whitefish at the top. Hike or Bike.
KALISPELL
The next closest trail system to home. Hike or Bike. Up for a long day? Shuttle the Foys to Blacktail trail .. or skip the shuttle and ride it back to Foys!
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake RdKALISPELL
The next closest trail system to home. Hike or Bike. Up for a long day? Shuttle the Foys to Blacktail trail .. or skip the shuttle and ride it back to Foys!
WHITEFISH
Super fun rolling and meandering trail system in Whitefish. Easy to get to and to navigate. Hike or Bike.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lion Mountain Trailhead
Mountainside DriveWHITEFISH
Super fun rolling and meandering trail system in Whitefish. Easy to get to and to navigate. Hike or Bike.
WHITEFISH
One of the newer trails in Whitefish: Haskill trail. Super fun down hill bike section near Whitefish Mountain Resort. Hike or Bike.
Reservoir Trailhead
WHITEFISH
One of the newer trails in Whitefish: Haskill trail. Super fun down hill bike section near Whitefish Mountain Resort. Hike or Bike.
WHITEFISH
Hike or Bike. If you're less into riding uphill, this is the spot. You can get a pass to ride lifts up with your bike and then cruise down. Great views of GNP from the top!
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrWHITEFISH
Hike or Bike. If you're less into riding uphill, this is the spot. You can get a pass to ride lifts up with your bike and then cruise down. Great views of GNP from the top!