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Gateway to Glacier National Park
Base Camp Cafe is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

1. Base Camp Cafe

140 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT
Café · 3 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Dempster: Off the beaten path, but in downtown CFalls, you'll find one of the best breakfasts (and lunch) in the area at this tiny cafe. Hours change regularly so check before you go to make sure they're open.

Montana Coffee Traders is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

2. Montana Coffee Traders

8.6
30 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT
Coffee Shop · 16 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Dempster: This is THE coffee spot in town. Get your fix, plus breakfast, lunch, pastries and even a t-shirt. Order a Jitterbug if you need extra caffeine and sugar :-)

The Palette Cafe is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

3. The Palette Cafe

734 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT
Café · 1 tip

Amy D.Amy Dempster: If you're looking for fresh and healthy this is the go-to lunch spot. Be sure to buy a few house-made caramels if they have them at the counter.

Back Room Restaurant is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

4. Back Room Restaurant

7.6
522 9th Street West (5th Avenue), Columbia Falls, MT
BBQ Joint · 9 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Dempster: BBQ & Fry Bread with a local vibe. Need I say more?

Three Forks Grille is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

5. Three Forks Grille

7.4
729 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Dempster: Good food with the only (real) wine list in town. Their deli next door is open for lunch - or order cured meats, cheeses and salads to-go for a picnic in the park.

Station 8 Antiques is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

6. Station 8 Antiques

Us Highway 2 E, Columbia Falls, Mt 59912, Columbia Falls, MT
Antique Store · 2 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Dempster: Best curated antique shop in the area. Lots of Glacier-related memorabilia and locally made crafts and jewelry. If you're looking for something specific, be sure to ask - they might have it in storage

O'Briens Liquor & Wine is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

7. O'Briens Liquor & Wine

1502 9th St W (Highway 2), Columbia Falls, MT
Liquor Store · 1 tip

Amy D.Amy Dempster: You need beer, wine or liquor? This is your spot. In Montana, liquor is only available at liquor stores (not the grocery store).

Meadow Lake Resort is one of Gateway to Glacier National Park.

8. Meadow Lake Resort

490 Saint Andrews Dr, Columbia Falls, MT
Hotel Pool · 4 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Dempster: Beautiful rooms with a golf course and spa. The patio is probably the only outside dining in town.