Buffalo Cafe - Crown of the Continent

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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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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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 specialties riff off a central theme: Heaping plates of potatoes, eggs, chorizo, and tortillas, a unique Mexican-Montana blend.

Charlie and Linda Maetzold are in charge until 2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served until closing.

In 2008, the Maetzold sons, Andy and Alex, opened the Buffalo for dinner after winning a beer and wine license lottery. For the first time ever, the Buffalo is open for dinner. It was a bit of a shock to the locals, but Whitefish folks are a resilient bunch and they soon adjusted.

Establishment Style

Diner

Breakfast Served