Bozeman Magazine

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Mama Mac’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop

Angie Ripple

Nearly three decades ago Mama Mac’s opened its doors on the southwest corner of Four Corners for the first time, with Mama Mac Henry leading the way. The restaurants namesake owned the grocery store next door and wanted to create a new business…

Gallatin Gold: Dairies in the Gallatin Valley

Rachel Phillips

The dairy industry has been an important part of Gallatin County agriculture since early white settlers brought their milk cows across the plains in the 1860s. One hundred years ago, small and large dairy farms helped feed Gallatin Valley’s…

Montana’s Wild Huckleberry

A Classic Big Sky Country Icon

Ken Walcheck

It was better than five decades ago when my wife and I stopped at a café in Kalispell, Montana to get a bite to eat. After finishing our meal, I asked if they had any blueberry pie in their pie selections. The waitress lifted her eyebrows, and…

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate a Bozeman Mother’s Day

Jessica Cairoli

For many of us, Mother’s Day is a complicated holiday; participants are often filled with both appreciation and anxiety leading up to the special day. Finding the perfect way to celebrate one of the most important women in our lives is a…

Feed Cafe

Angie Ripple

Feed Cafe has been a beloved gathering spot in Bozeman for nearly a decade, offering not only delicious farm-to-table meals but also a sense of belonging for everyone who walks through its doors. In the spring of 2024, the cafe’s journey took a…

Bar Beat: Bozeman Taproom

Bozeman’s Go To Spot For Great Beer And An Even Better Atmosphere

Sydney Jones

What started out as a simple place to grab a beer quickly grew into something bigger, eventually earning its place as a downtown favorite for all. Locally owned and operated, Bozeman Taproom and Spirits offers a lively atmosphere with endless options…

Happy Trash Can

Jessica Cairoli

Most people don’t give much thought to their garbage; once an item has been thrown out, it’s immediately forgotten. Since it’s a mindless task, many individuals don’t realize that our trash actually wields great environmental…

La Brasserie

Katie Thomas

Il y a un nouveau restaurant en ville, et c’est fabuleux. Translation: There’s a new restaurant in town, and it’s fabulous. I am a little biased. I spent a year in France as a tween, and after six months of eating only baguettes, I…

Bar Beat: Bridger Brewing Where Local Support Shines

Sydney Jones

Local hot spot Bridger Brewing offers one of the best blends of community support in the Gallatin Valley. The brewery has been a go-to location since its opening in 2013, and will remain that way for years to come. With a second location and strong…

Up In The Air: Sky Shed at the Armory Hotel

Katie Thomas

Like it or not, downtown Bozeman now boasts many tall buildings. By “tall,” I mean higher than two stories. The old Armory building at 24 West Mendenhall is now one of these. Originally built in 1941 to house the 163rd Infantry Regiment…

Shan

Katie Thomas

Two years ago, the nice guy installing my new kitchen cabinets mentioned that his neighbor was opening an authentic Thai-Chinese restaurant in Bozeman in the near future. I said, ‘Hold that hammering – are you sure?’ I didn’t want to be…

The Western Cafe

The Last Best Place

Angie Ripple

The Western Cafe holds the title of being Bozeman, Montana’s longest-running restaurant. Operating since 1933 (and possibly earlier), the building at 443 E Main St has been serving meals for going on 100 years. It was known as The Eat a Bite…

Bozeman Bar Beat: The Haufbrau

Bozeman’s Past and Present

Sydney Jones

As the end of 2024 nears and the Gallatin Valley continues to grow and change, Bozeman locals hold on tight to the fact that there will always be somewhere fun and familiar to take a seat, enjoy a drink and feel as if you’re back in the old…

A Cookie For Your Thoughts

Sydney Jones

As December arrives, it brings with it many predictable things. Soft twinkling lights, warm cozy fireplaces, and, of course, a beautiful Montana snow. Oftentimes, the weather is so cold and storms so brutal, we find ourselves housebound with nowhere…

Top 10 Affordable Lunch Spots

Rachel Porter

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Connecting Community

Angie Ripple

I recently came across a quote that really hit home with me: “Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” As I reflect on my journey as the founder of this local publication…

The Cateye Café

Katie Thomas

The Cateye Café, an old-school, cat-themed diner complete with cat-eye glasses on the windowsills, is one of those Bozeman fixtures that flies slightly under the radar. It’s tucked between Main and Mendenhall at 23 North Tracy in a…

Bar Beat: Spectators Bar and Grill

Where Dive Bar meets Sports Bar

Sydney Jones

When the weather cools and autumn sets in, a Montana pastime begins again—football! From Pee Wee all the way up to the NFL, Montana locals are die-hard football fans, supporting their team all season long. Especially when it comes to college…

Gute Laune Wurstbar

Katie Thomas

As a child in Bozeman, I thought of the Rialto Theater as just another one of several now-altered movie theaters where I could utilize the school-sponsored coupons for a matinee, a tiny popcorn, and a tiny Pepsi. It was here that my sister and I…

Bar Beat: Sac Bar

The Man, The Maid, and The Madam

Sydney Jones

This October, if you’re in the mood for a good meal and a scary story, make your way to a small town just outside of Bozeman. A quick 30-minute drive and you’ll find the gorgeous white Sacajawea Hotel, sitting on Main Street in Three…

Top 10 Autumn Outdoor Activities

Rachel Porter

As the weather begins to change, events and activities take a new twist to keep it interesting. Most activities can be year-round, but there are some adventures that are more enjoyable when they are “in-season.” Here are 10 outdoor…

Bitterroot Bistro

Angie Ripple

Bitterroot Bistro is a new neighborhood restaurant [19 S Willson Ave.] operated by a seasoned local ownership trio which truly cares about work-life balance and top-notch service. There is no out-of-state owner checking in, the entire team has boots…

Bozeman Bar Beat: Grey Dog Bar

Sydney Jones

Hosting a good atmosphere, excellent patrons, and incredible musicians, Grey Dog Bar came into town and swept away the competition. This bar quickly established itself as the energetic downtown Bozeman place to see, and be seen. Although fairly new…

Hop Lounge

Angie Ripple

Growing up in Montana allowed me to experience an extensive selection of barns in a large variety of ways; I’ve swung from the rafters of a barn to drop into hay on a hot summer day; I’ve been a bridesmaid in a wedding held in a barn;…

Bar Beat: Après Brewing

Sydney Jones

Opening a new brewery in Bozeman is no easy task. Many have tried and failed, closing their doors after a few years, or even just a few months. But one step into Après Brewing, and it’s clear this place is here to stay. Located where…

Low Key Sandwiches

Sierra Holmes

If you have driven down Oak Street in Bozeman, you have probably seen a food truck hanging out in the Kenyon Noble parking lot over the years. Low Key Sandwiches large green school bus has been parked in this lot and cooking up sandwiches since…

Top 10 Things You MUST Do When Visiting Bozeman this Summer

Sierra Holmes

The gray clouds have dispersed, the sun is hot, snow has melted, and you look up at the beautiful Bridger range framed by a blue sky. Summertime is amazing, and is made even better by being surrounded by the beautiful scenery we have here in Montana…

Bar Beat: The Crystal Bar

Sydney Jones

On a nice summer stroll through downtown Bozeman, the overhead neon sign of The Crystal Bar glows, catching the eye of passersby day and night. The bright red haze bounces off the brick wall as music flows out onto the street. Three more neon signs…

Beacon Coffee Roasters

Sierra Holmes

Patrick and Sarah Flemming started their dream of opening a coffee company back in 2020 when they decided that the nine-to-five lifestyle wasn’t for them. So the couple decided to take a leap of faith and buy what we now know to be Beacon…

Mo' Bowls Food Truck

Angie Ripple

Mo’ Bowls the food truck was founded in 2014 by brothers Tyler and Jesse Collins. In 2018 with the opening of their restaurant space [200 S 23rd Ave e7] Connor Lynch joined the team while also working towards a degree at MSU in Education.When…

Bridger Brewing Summer Music Concert Series

Montanans’ love of music is palpable, and the Gallatin Valley has long needed an outdoor venue that allows people to enjoy live music while sipping beer under Montana’s big sky. Bridger Brewing’s Three Forks lawn event area has a…

Coffey to Martini Robin to Bison A Story of Change

Change is constantly with us. Even during the 1950s and 1960s, Bozeman grew by fifty percent, from a population of 12,000 to 18,000. Then, the northern limit of the city was Oak Street, two dirt ruts that ran along a deep irrigation ditch at the edge…

Sweeten to Taste: Ice Cream in Bozeman History

Rachel Phillips

As a kid, one of my favorite summertime activities was helping my parents make homemade ice cream on the Fourth of July. We had a bright blue slatted wooden bucket with a hand crank and interior metal canister with wooden paddles. After filling the…

The Break Room

Sierra Holmes

As I walked into The Break Room for the first time, I immediately noticed the colorful murals painted along the walls, and the warm, inviting atmosphere inside. Seth Colombo and his wife, Cassie Colombo, opened The Break Room last year as a…

406 Brewing: Get Out Of Town For A Nice Cold Drink At The Perfect Summer Venue

Sydney Jones

If you’re new to town, you may not be familiar with the name 406 Brewing, but for locals and longtime residents, the name is all too familiar in the best of ways. Remembered as a great place to grab a cold beer in a comfortable and lively…

Mountain Berry Bowls

Mountain Berry Bowls–Bozeman started as a leap of faith for Julie and Jonathan Sestrich. Ready for something that would knit them more fully into the community, the couple turned their business skills (and their joyful hearts) to running a food…