Grateful Bread Cafe Bakery - BIGFORK

When we approached the counter to place our order, we were met with a cold silence and an annoyed smirk that was as unpleasant as the winter weather outside. Not a single word of greeting from the young lady behind the counter—no "hello," no "how can I help you," not even a "welcome." It felt as if we were intruding on her space rather than being guests in her restaurant. I asked her how business had been since our last visit, and she responded with a curt, "We're still here," again without any hint of a smile or warmth. We placed our order for our meal along with two decaf coffees, and when we asked for a cup of water, we received the snide reply that they only sell bottled water. After paying for our meal, we were met with more silence from the owner—no kind words wishing us an enjoyable meal or a simple "thank you for coming." As we gathered our food from the various coolers that lined the space, we discovered an explicit sign instructing us to clean our tables after we finished eating. The coffee from the thermos was lukewarm and flat, and the cream was left open in a quart carton in the same cooler. After finishing our meals with the tepid coffee, my wife tried to get another cup, but once again met with indifference. The owner begrudgingly mentioned that she could make a fresh pot or reheat the one in the microwave, to which my wife agreed. After two rounds in the microwave, the coffee was finally warm enough, yet it was disappointing that she couldn't be bothered to brew a fresh pot at lunchtime. So, my advice is to skip this place, despite the good food. The owner’s haughty, condescending attitude leaves much to be desired. If you’re paying $20 for lunch, you should at least expect a cup of water and warm coffee, not to mention a friendly smile. There are plenty of other dining options in the Flathead Valley—why spend your money here?

We are huge fans of Grateful Bread in Big Fork, Montana. We spent a week enjoying the delicious menu and couldn't get enough. We can't wait to return for another visit. We even picked up a couple of recipes that we’re excited to try to replicate at home. Thank you, Grateful Bread! We hope to be back soon, especially while we’re on the lookout for real estate!

The food can be quite good, but the service leaves much to be desired. We encountered ongoing issues with our orders being inaccurate, which ultimately led us to stop visiting this restaurant.

We absolutely love Grateful Bread in Big Fork, Montana! During our week-long stay, we tried a variety of their delicious dishes and enjoyed every single one. We can't wait to return for more. We've even managed to snag a couple of recipes to recreate some of the magic at home. Thank you, Grateful Bread! We hope to be back soon, as we’re also exploring real estate options in the area!

As we approached the counter to place our order, we were met with a condescending smirk and an icy silence that rivaled the snowfall outside. There wasn't even a simple greeting; no "hello," "how are you," or "welcome." Instead, we were left with the impression that our presence was burdensome to her. When I inquired about her business's performance since our last visit, her curt response was a disinterested, "We're still here." Again, there was no smile, only an air of arrogance. We ordered our meals with two decaf coffees, asking for a cup of water to accompany them. Her snide reply was that they only sell bottled water. After paying, we received no acknowledgment or friendly comment—it's as if we were doing her a favor by dining there. We eventually gathered our food from the various coolers and found instructions on the table for cleaning up after ourselves. We served our own coffees from a thermos that was lukewarm at best, and it became downright cold once we added creamer from an open quart carton stored in the coolers. After finishing our meals, my wife decided to get another cup of coffee and approached the unfriendly owner. She begrudgingly offered to either make a new pot or microwave it, emphasizing the latter option. My wife agreed, and after two rounds in the microwave, the coffee was finally warm enough, even though it was roughly noon at that point. I highly recommend avoiding this restaurant, given the dismissive and haughty attitude of the owner. When you spend over $20 on lunch, you should at least expect a cup of water, warm coffee, and maybe even a hint of a smile. There are plenty of dining options in the Flathead Valley—why spend your money only to be met with disdain?