Red Lodge Cafe & Lounge

We had an elk burger and sweet potato fries, cold dry fries and dry over cooked burger, 18.00, won't be back.

I have eaten at the RedLodge Cafe since the 1960s. I remember a good hamburger and fries, red booths under murals of the Beartooth mountains and a Wilcoxsen's ice cream bar with every kids meal. It was a fav stop during family ski trips to RedLodge Mountain. It is still a great choice. Solid breakfasts and hearty burgers, tho I'm not sure about the ice cream bars. The booths are gone, but the murals and the old tin ceiling are still here. We love this place.

Kind of a Mom & pops lil diner. Very good service clean friendly. Excellent food. I especially loved their biscuits and gravy!!

The Red Lodge Cafe, with its bright neon sign, has welcomed locals and travelers for decades. My first visit came almost four decades ago, and today's straight forward breakfast delivered as in years past.

My go-to: bacon well done, wheat toast, eggs, hash downs. And I got that value and quality today.

The interior has a western theme with orals painted by a Mr. Salo in 1967. The service is also traditional western: friendly, prompt, even when busy and obviously short staffed.

Patrons have to adjust to the new restaurant reality: everyone is in a rush to go out in these post vaccination times but people--restaurants need time to gear up and staff up for the onslaught. Especially in a national park gateway town like Red Lodge. Be patient, give them a break and tip handsomely the staff busting their butts to get their meals.

The cafe owner has just posted a sign to sale. Geez I hope this place doesnt go the way of too many other places in Red Lodge. In ten years it has changed a lot--let's keep some traditional western cafes.

Stopped in around 10 this morning. Maybe four tables occupied. Server at the front desk didn't even acknowledge us. After being ignored for a minute, we asked if we could seat ourselves. She begrudgingly told us yes and groused about something under her breath. We took our seats and after a few minutes she bright menus which she quite literally threw on the table and left at a breakneck speed. No offer if water, drinks...anything. We sat there as a couple came in, was seated and given water, coffee and menus. Sat a little longer...still ignored. Finally decided we'd had enough and got up and left. If you don't want customers, lock your doors.
We walked down to Marlo's in the Pollard Hotel where we were treated great and our money spent just fine. Won't go back to the Red Lodge Cafe. Ever.

We ate here when we stayed in Red Lodge. We had a great breakfast and stopped for another meal after leaving Yellowstone a few days later. The servers were very welcoming. Loved the whole vibe.

Not the best, did not have many vegetarian friendly options. However, the crispy grilled cheese was a totally new experience to me. Grilled cheese sandwich with mayo, covered in breadcrumbs, and deep fried. I will probably never eat that sandwich again in my life (here or elsewhere) because it was so heavy, but I will never forget my experience here.

Awesome, friendly, local staff who love their diner and love the food they serve here. Their enthusiasm was intoxicating!

Went to the Red Lodge Cafe for breakfast this morning and it was delicious. Served with a smile and delightful manner. If I wanted say anything negative it would be the coffee is nothing to scream about.

The best way I can think of to sample the character of a small town is to stop by and enjoy breakfast with the locals at a mom-and-pop diner or coffee shop. Unlike eating at a chain restaurant, which are mostly identical, when you dine locally, you get to mingle with the local residents, and enjoy the variety of cuisine that makes the town thrive. In Red Lodge, Montana, good luck on finding a chain restaurant, but luck is on your side, as you'll find an amazing dining experience awaits you at Red Lodge Cafe.

My visit actually happened a couple years ago, and I'm finally getting around to posting on Yelp. Sorry for the delay...

The dining room is quite large, and features all tables, and is quite rustic in character, in fitting with the small town of Red Lodge. There are murals on each wall, and the kitchen to the rear of the restaurant. I noted that all of the diners appeared to be locals, despite the fact that Red Lodge is on Highway 212, which is a major route from Billings to Yellowstone National Park.

Red Lodge Cafe is serious about breakfast, as the breakfast menu is good all day. The menu offers something for every taste. As I was looking at the menu, my friendly server Lynn let me know that today's special was prime rib, cooked any way I want it, and eggs for $12.25. OK, count me in!

My delicious prime rib breakfast arrived on two plates. Trust me, it tasted even better than it looked. The two eggs over easy that I ordered were cooked separately, which I don't ever recall seeing in the 60+ years I've been enjoying eggs prepared this way for my breakfast.

When Lynn mentioned the "Prime Rib Breakfast Special," not on the menu, I could not resist ordering it, as it had probably been three years or so since I'd enjoyed prime rib for breakfast. At $12.25, it wasn't a bargain, but you definitely got what you ordered: A delicious breakfast. I didn't have to wait very long, as my breakfast arrived about 15 minutes after ordering.

The prime rib was so tender that I didn't need the knife to cut it, as the knife served as a decoration. I ordered my prime rib cooked medium, and it arrived perfectly cooked, juicy, tender, and just a little pink, exactly the way I like it. The eggs, hash brown potatoes and the toast were cooked perfectly. This is one of the best breakfasts that I've enjoyed in a long time!

Rustic dining, in a rustic, mountain town is found at Red Lodge Cafe. The food is delicious, the staff, and local diners are friendly, and the breakfast experience makes you want to return to the mountains of south-central Montana, and the Red Lodge Cafe.

The service was a little slow because of help, but the service was great! Friendly and very efficient. The food was great with a very fair price. I have had breakfast and lunch there and would highly recommend it.

We visited the restaurant during the Beartooth Bike Rally and had a good experience. I am certain that the waitress was very tired, as all the restaurants in town were busy and had help wanted signs. That being said, the food was served quickly and it was very good. We were very satisfied with our experience.