Plenty of excellent eateries have opened in Montana over the last few years, with more coming in the near future. However, nothing replaces the feeling of stepping through the door of a place you’ve known since your childhood and taking in the familiar sights, sounds, and smells. Each restaurant on this list has been open since the 1960s or longer, and aside from a few minor necessary upgrades, they still look the same.
- Echo Lake Cafe, 1195 Swan Highway 83, Bigfork
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management / TripAdvisor Since it opened in the 1960s, this charming little cafe has been the heartbeat of the Bigfork community. It remains as adorable (and delicious) as ever.
- Western Cafe, 443 E. Main St., Bozeman
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Western Cafe Facebook Talk about a nostalgic eatery. Bozeman’s Western Cafe has been a local legend for decades, and the hearty portions never change.
- Moose’s Saloon, 173 N Main St., Kalispell
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Jill G / TripAdvisor There are two things you can count on when you stroll through the doors of Moose’s Saloon: Mouthwatering, downright addictive pizza, and the same nostalgic ambiance that’s been greeting Montanans for over 60 years.
- R-B Drive In, 932 Helena Ave., Helena
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R-B Drive In Facebook R-B Drive In opened as a root beer stand in 1945, expanding to tasty burgers in 1962. And it’s been a beloved part of Helena ever since.
- Lydia’s Supper Club, 4915 Harrison Ave., Butte
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Lydia’s Supper Club Facebook Lydia’s originally opened in 1946. The eatery moved to its current location in 1964, and it’s still owned and operated by the same family. The decor and the food haven’t changed much since then, and that’s just the way we like it.
- 600 Cafe, 600 Main St., Miles City
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600 Cafe Facebook Talk about a restaurant that has stood the test of time. Since 1946, this unassuming eatery has been a local favorite for good old-fashioned comfort food.
- Log Cabin Cafe, 106 US Highway 212 W., Silver Gate
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Log Cabin Cafe Facebook Who wouldn’t want to be served a hearty breakfast inside a cozy log cabin? This cafe has been opened since the late 1930s, and some of the original recipes are still on the menu.
These restaurants are all timeless treasures. But if you want to enjoy a meal at Montana’s oldest restaurant, you’ll have to head to Butte.
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management / TripAdvisor
Since it opened in the 1960s, this charming little cafe has been the heartbeat of the Bigfork community. It remains as adorable (and delicious) as ever.
Sheryl M / TripAdvisor
Western Cafe Facebook
Talk about a nostalgic eatery. Bozeman’s Western Cafe has been a local legend for decades, and the hearty portions never change.
Megan Allison / Foursquare
Jill G / TripAdvisor
There are two things you can count on when you stroll through the doors of Moose’s Saloon: Mouthwatering, downright addictive pizza, and the same nostalgic ambiance that’s been greeting Montanans for over 60 years.
R-B Drive In Facebook
R-B Drive In opened as a root beer stand in 1945, expanding to tasty burgers in 1962. And it’s been a beloved part of Helena ever since.
Lydia’s Supper Club Facebook
Lydia’s originally opened in 1946. The eatery moved to its current location in 1964, and it’s still owned and operated by the same family. The decor and the food haven’t changed much since then, and that’s just the way we like it.
600 Cafe Facebook
Talk about a restaurant that has stood the test of time. Since 1946, this unassuming eatery has been a local favorite for good old-fashioned comfort food.
Log Cabin Cafe Facebook
Who wouldn’t want to be served a hearty breakfast inside a cozy log cabin? This cafe has been opened since the late 1930s, and some of the original recipes are still on the menu.
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