Meridian opened over 30 years ago with a vision: to bring the beauty and power of style to Bozeman, Montana. We couldn’t have done that without the support of our neighbors — on Main Street and beyond.
Many first-time Bozeman visitors flow through our doors every month, whether they’re headed to Yellowstone for their first view of geysers or up to Big Sky for the fresh powder. We often find ourselves waxing poetic about our favorite places to eat or suggesting where they should shop next. With that in mind, we decided it was high time to pull together a city guide that we can share near and wide.
Send this Bozeman guide to shopping, dining, and more to your family and friends before they visit — or hey, maybe you’ll discover something you haven’t stumbled onto yet. After all, no matter how long you live in Montana, it’s still somehow manages to surprise you.
To Start Your Morning (Coffee & Pastries)
There are coffee people and then there are coffee people. If the first thing you do when you arrive in a new city is hunt down the best coffee shop, these won’t disappoint.
Roly-Poly Coffee Co: We can’t get over how cute this spot is from the set-up to the branding to their slogan (“Put some giddy up in your cup!”). They have the best breakfast tacos and flat white — which explains why this is Haley’s go-to Sunday morning hang with friends. They also often host live music nights.
Rockford: A favorite of locals featuring locally roasted beans (see what we did there?) right here in downtown Bozeman. If you get hooked on their beans during your visit, you can order more to be shipped home online.
Wild Crumb: Organic, artisanal bread and seasonal riffs on classic pastries (think lemon poppyseed cake with mango glaze and huckleberry French macarons). Grab a sweet treat to nibble on while walking around Main Street.
The spread at Roly-Poly Coffee in Bozeman. Come for Haley's order: breakfast tacos and a flat white.
For the Brunch (and Lunch) People
Field Kitchen at Bodhi Farms: Wow, where to start with this spot. Bodhi Farms is a hotel of sorts that offers event spaces and glamping, but it’s the Sunday “Cowboy Brunch” that never fails to throw us for a loop. Think farm-to-table dining with live music and incredible food. Book a reservation in advance. (Also a great place for a beautiful dinner!)
Feed Cafe: The place to go for anyone who loves a comforting breakfast sandwich — served casually in a big red barn. There are plenty of other American classics on the menu as well.
Evening Dining
Blackbird: Anytime Josh and Haley want a romantic night out, they almost always land at Blackbird. It’s guaranteed to be a beautiful experience.
Little Star Diner: A modern diner owned by a husband and wife team (you know we love that!) with a beautiful menu featuring ingredients from their own farm, along with other local farms.
J.W. Heist Steakhouse: Otherwise known as just Heist by the locals. If you can’t leave Bozeman without having the full local steakhouse experience (and who could blame you?), this is it.
Shan: Another one of Haley and Josh’s absolute favorites for date night. Lamb dumplings, smoked tofu salad, curries, noodles — say less. If you’re feeling like making an unforgettable night of it, go with the set menu.
Dinner at Blackbird — a not-to-miss stop when visiting Bozeman. Perfect for date night or evening dining solo.
Drinks & Breweries
Bozeman loves a happy hour almost as it loves a great IPA, so we’re going to just list off a few of our team’s favorites. You can’t miss if you happen to stumble on one of these in the heat of a summer afternoon when a cold glass of cava sounds divine — or peak winter when you need something stiffer to warm up your bones.
Bars
- Copper Restaurant & Whiskey Bar
- Plonk Wine
- Crystal Bar
- Brigade
- It Will Always Be That Way
- Sky Shed (rooftop bar!)
- Tune Up (live music four days a week)
- Fieldings
Breweries
- Mountains Walking (also great for pizza lovers!)
- MAP Brewing Co. (good views)
- Bridger Brewing (huge tap list and more pizza)
- Bozeman Brewing (if you love sours, this is it)
- Bunkhouse
- Outlaw
- New Ventures Brewing
Distilleries
Nothing more beautiful than the Hyalite Reservoir, a mere 15 miles from downtown Bozeman.
Outdoor Vibes, Hiking, and Bozeman Views
Peet’s Hill: Beautiful wide open space under Montana’s big sky just a few steps from Main Street. In the summer, it’s a great place to take a walk or hike. (Dogs allowed off leash — our shop dog, Etta James loves) In the winter, the area’s become a hot spot for high-speed sledding.
Drinking Horse: Easy to moderate 2-ish mile hike with views of Bridger Canyon once you get to the top. Also dog-friendly.
The M: A great choose-your-own-adventure trail with easy to difficult options. The M in question is Montana State’s M, which is part of the adventure. Gorgeous views of Gallatin Valley.
The Hyalite Reservoir: A great recreation area with campgrounds, hiking trails and day areas, fishing and canoeing about 15 miles from Bozeman. In the winter, it’s a beloved cross-country skiing spot.
Live Music & Shows
Whether it’s country or jazz, music and drinkin’ often go hand-in-hand, so it’s not much of a surprise that you can find live music in and around Bozeman almost every day of the week. Upcoming events will vary depending on when you visit, but here’s a list of spots worth looking into on any given night.
- Pine Creek Lodge
- Rialto
- Filling Station
- The ELM
- Stacey’s (free)
- The Zebra (free)
- Eagles (free)
- The Ellen
That should give you more than enough ideas for a few days in and around Bozeman, but if you’re feeling frisky, we’ve also created a guide to our favorite long weekend destination: Paradise Valley.
