Buffalo Cafe

Whitefish, MT · Family restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Whitefish
#8
of 79 restaurants
City Percentile
64%
rating percentile
Address
Buffalo Cafe, 514 E 3rd St, Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone
(406) 862-2833
Website
www.buffalocafewhitefish.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Buffalo Cafe is a restaurant located in Whitefish, MT. It is one of 79 restaurants listed in Whitefish. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Whitefish city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #8 of 79 restaurants in Whitefish. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Buffalo Cafe

Welcome to the Buffalo Cafe. Decades of Montana service, one of the best Whitefish Restaurants. Family owned and operated since 1979. Serving award winning breakfast, lunch & dinner in downtown Whitefish, Montana. —The Buffalo delivers a unique blend... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–2 PM
Sunday8 AM–2 PM
Monday7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday7 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM
Wednesday7 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM
Thursday7 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM
Friday7 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Krissy D · Feb 2026

My favorite eating place in Whitefish!! I posted photos of our togo dinner one night and then also a dine in breakfast. The to go dinner was beyond delicious, the beef stroganoff the best I’ve had, loaded with mushrooms. The Parmesan crusted chicken was awesome with bold flavors and we loved the fresh carrots. The fries were also crunchy and tasty. The breakfast was awesome, truly a wonderful way to start a day. Prompt service and very friendly! We got coffee that was exactly the coffee you want from a diner. The breakfast tasted fresh and it was all delightful. All amazing here, I would definitely recommend. They had great service, super thanks for treating us tourists like everyone else!

★★★★★ 5.0 Syed Jeffrey Iftekaruddin · Mar 2026

Thank you to Kellie for being so wonderful and helpful. We enjoyed a phenomenal meal (steak sandwich and buffalo meatloaf) and Kellie’s service was truly fantastic! Thank you Kellie! Can’t wait to come back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Cayla Reano · Aug 2025

Decided to try something different. The warm vegetable salad did not disappoint. The secret purple dressing was subtlety delicious (no it's not huckleberry) it's red cabbage based with creamy garlic. Very tasty, filling, and healthy. Yum!

★★★★★ 5.0 Colin Etheridge · Feb 2026

I came in with high expectations and this surpassed them. The food was exceptionally good, and I'd absolutely recommend the stroganoff or meatloaf - both got "oh wow" reviews very quickly. Service was very friendly and accommodating of our party. Highly, highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Brandon Wichman · Jun 2025

Cute little restaurant in downtown Whitefish. Great menu options with local style/flavor. We got there at 7:30, and open seating but they got busy fast. Had the breakfast. Fast service with a smile, food was delicious, good sized portions! Much better than hotel food.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Family restaurantBar & grillBreakfast restaurantBreweryHamburger restaurantRestaurant

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