Bella Caffe
Daily 7 AM–2:30 PM diner on US 2 East in Kalispell with skillets, huckleberry waffles and carryout.
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Early Bird Specials run 7 AM to 9 AM, which lines up with leaving Kalispell before the park's mid-morning traffic.
Dining
Bella Caffe is a casual breakfast-and-lunch diner at 1390 US Highway 2 East in Kalispell, near Snappy's Sporting Goods, on the same highway that continues east to Glacier's West Entrance about 33 miles away. The menu runs from skillets, three-egg omelets, huckleberry waffles and crepes to burgers, sandwiches and salads, plus an Italian section with lasagna, chicken parmigiana and panini. It is open daily from 7 AM to 2:30 PM and takes online orders for carryout, which suits a sit-down breakfast before the park or a quick pickup on the way out of town.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- American diner (breakfast and lunch) with Italian dishes
- Meals Served
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Signature Dishes
- Biscuits & Gravy; The Montana Skillet; Huckleberry Waffles; Chicken & Waffles; Huckleberry Crepes; Mama's Lasagna
- Local Specialties
- Huckleberry waffles, pancakes, French toast and crepes; The Montana Skillet with steak, onions and bell peppers
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- American diner (breakfast and lunch) with Italian dishes
- Meals Served
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Signature Dishes
- Biscuits & Gravy; The Montana Skillet; Huckleberry Waffles; Chicken & Waffles; Huckleberry Crepes; Mama's Lasagna
- Local Specialties
- Huckleberry waffles, pancakes, French toast and crepes; The Montana Skillet with steak, onions and bell peppers
- Menu Recommendations
- The Montana Skillet, Huckleberry Waffles or Chicken & Waffles at breakfast; Bacon Cheeseburger, BLT or Mama's Lasagna at lunch.
- Dietary Options
- Egg-white scrambles (Veggie Scramble, Good Morning Scrambler)
- Avocado Toast on whole wheat
- Fruit as a side option
Prices & reservations
- Price Range Symbols
- $
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Daily 7 AM–2:30 PM
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Sit-down breakfast before driving to West Glacier
- Groups with mixed breakfast and lunch appetites
- Carryout on the way out of town
- Not Ideal For
- Dinner; the cafe closes at 2:30 PM every day.
- Tips Advice
- Early Bird Specials are served 7 AM–9 AM and each includes a free coffee.
- The cafe closes at 2:30 PM, so it is a breakfast and lunch stop only.
- Order online for carryout if you want to eat on the drive up US 2.
- Skillets and omelets come with hashbrowns and a choice of toast or a pancake.
- Soup changes daily; the menu says to call for the day's selection.
More details
- Takeout Available
- Yes
- House Made
- Scratch-made soup of the day; sausage gravy over buttermilk biscuits
- Family Friendly
- Yes
- Unique Factor
- A US 2 diner that pairs Montana huckleberry breakfasts with an Italian lunch section of lasagna, pollo marsala and panini.
- Best Time To Visit
- Early Bird Specials run 7 AM to 9 AM, which lines up with leaving Kalispell before the park's mid-morning traffic.
- The Order Strategy
- Arrive before 9 AM for an Early Bird plate with free coffee, or order a skillet with a pancake as the side. For a road lunch, order carryout online and pick up on the way east.
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: you want a full plated breakfast or an early lunch on US 2 East before the West Glacier drive. SKIP IF: you are looking for dinner or a quick coffee-only stop.
- Distance From Park
- About 33 miles east on US 2 to Glacier's West Entrance; the cafe is on US 2 East in Kalispell.
- Review Summary
- Google shows a 4.2 rating across about 365 reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bella Caffe from Glacier National Park?
The cafe is on US 2 East in Kalispell; the West Entrance is about 33 miles east via US 2.
What are Bella Caffe's hours?
7 AM to 2:30 PM every day, so plan it as breakfast or lunch.
Is Bella Caffe good for kids and groups?
The website lists it as Good For Kids and Good For Group, with pancakes, waffles, grilled cheese and chicken strips on the menu.
Can I get food to go?
Yes, the site offers online ordering for carryout.
Are there lighter or egg-white options?
Yes. The Lighter Side section has Avocado Toast, a Veggie Scramble and a Good Morning Scrambler made with egg whites.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.