Owner Charlie Maetzold is the chief cook for breakfast and lunch. Then you're likely to find him in the mountains in the afternoon.

Owner Charlie Maetzold is the chief cook for breakfast and lunch. Then you're likely to find him in the mountains in the afternoon.
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Comments and Ratings

Confirming my earlier review...this place ROCKS!!! Not quite the best biscuits and gravy, but likely my second favorite. Everything cooked nicely and seasoned perfectly. Dependable and friendly staff---you can always trust you'll get a great meal here!

Submitted by Tom (09/26/2009)

YUM! This is the best breakfast west of the Misissippi. I'd eat there every day if I could. If you haven't tried it, you are missing a real treat. Don't miss the Kansas City Bacon!

Submitted by Tom (06/10/2009)

Thanks for this note, Lisa. The new dinner menu is great - I really enjoyed the steak salad. The new menus can now be viewed and downloaded from this page.

Submitted by Steve Thompson (09/11/2008)

Just an update, that they are now open for dinner.

Submitted by Lisa Jones (08/15/2008)

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Contacts

Linda Maetzold

Buffalo Cafe

514 Third Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-2833 http://www.buffalocafewhitefish.com/
Buffalo Cafe
LAT: 48.4097
LON: -114.3360
Elevation: 3027 FT (923 M)

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Brief Description of Establishment

The Buffalo Cafe has been a favorite Whitefish meeting place for locals and visitors since 1980. Homegrown specialities riff off a central theme: Heaping plates of potatoes, eggs, chorizo, and tortillas, a unique Mexican-Montana blend.

Beginning this year, the Buffalo Cafe received a beer and wine license and began serving dinner for the first time.

Establishment Style

Diner

Breakfast Served
Lunch Served
Dinner Served
Hours Open

6:30 - 2:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday. Dinner 5-9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Seasons and Months Open

Year Round

Driving Directions

Downtown Whitefish - 514 3rd Street