Bugaboo Cafe

Went in for a table and was told by the waiter that if I sat at any of the 5 open tables that we wouldn’t be served because he was too busy. He advised us to wait until one of the occupied 5 tables were through and left. I have never heard of anything so ridiculous. Hopefully the owner will see this and learn that business is being turned away and money is being lost.

The skeleton in the front door was fitting as we waited so long for service that we imagined it must have been a former patron. One table left after a long wait without being acknowledged. Management and waitress were very rude when my party of three asked to pay individually for our meals.

My favorite place for a sit down breakfast in Big Sky. I’ve never gotten anything I didn’t like. The hash was especially memorable.

This was our go-​to place in Big Sky last summer. I was there with a buddy and 5 of our kids. They were always accommodating and the food was fantastic! Try the Southwestern dishes and don’t miss the bacon! I highly recommend.

Terrible customer service.
We TRIED to eat here this morning. When we walked in there were a few tables open that were not bussed, waitress gave us the «one minute» finger while she tried to bus the table. Ten minutes later the table was bussed and 10 minutes after that we were sat. And then we sat, and sat, and sat… and then she gave us the «one minute» finger again.
30 minutes of the «one minute» finger and we had to walk out.

Craig G and Troy P’s reviews are spot-​on.
I could not be more disappointed with our Bugaboo experience. I have never felt like such a burden on a restaurant serving 7 people — total, I’m not just talking about our table (though I now understand why there were so few people). While the food was tasty, it’s not worth enduring the awful attitude and inattentiveness of the servers. I feel bad for the chef and other cooking staff who appear to have really put time and effort into developing and executing a unique menu, only to lose customers thanks to the servers. We have put out warnings to the 100 family members and friends joining us in Big Sky for a wedding not to visit Bugaboo Café and will not be returning on subsequent trips.

Oh my goodness what a fantastic place to grab a bite. The waitress was kind and accommodating, and very attentive. The coffee was good, and she kept it coming.
DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE HASH. With a fried egg? Sublime.
I got the 2 egg breakfast, which was generously portioned. The ham was thickly cut and delicious.
My compliments to the chef, really and truly.
The prices? A little high. But the quality of the food was great, and the portions were huge.
Heads up, there is no wifi here, which was really a bummer.
We liked how it was a coffee shop, diner, and bar complete with hard liquor. A bit of a mish mash, but it got the job done.

I was vacationing in Big Sky & was stoked to come across this breakfast place. There was 4 of us & a baby looking for breakfast to celebrate my sisters B-​day before we drove to Yellowstone. All of us LOVED what we ordered for breakfast. Everything was great. The place of cozy. There was even toys for my little niece to play with. This will be a spot we go to when ever we are in town.

Speaking only of the breakfast food — it was yummy. I had the two egg option over easy and they were perfect. I also think the bacon was delivered straight from heaven.
However, as good as the meal was — service was crap. Despite it being off season and no other customers when I first arrived, the staff barely acknowledged me and my friends. And once one of the waitresses did make it to our table, it was clear she would have preferred to be anywhere else but the restaurant. No smile or feeling of friendliness ever crossed this woman’s face. She also never checked on our table after the food was delivered, and we had to take a water pitcher from another table after we finished ours because she could not be bothered to refill it.
It also was pretty disappoint that the restaurant doesn’t offer wifi, which is an absolute must if you have any hope of using you phone while visiting the area.

This place is very yummy! Get the corn beef hash it does not disappoint. Four stars only because even for a mountain town it is a bit over priced for my taste.

Great sandwiches and breakfast menu. The staff was very nice. It is a no frills but comfortable kind of place. The food they serve is well made and a good price for the size portions. Everyone at our table really enjoyed the food, we came back twice during our one week vacation.

Great staff! Food tastes fresh. Homemade breakfast turkey sausage they make there is good. Prices are reasonable. Comfortable atmosphere.

I loved my visit, away from the resort mania, which is good in my book. Had the REAL corned beef hash and eggs, fantastic flavor, lots of food. We sat out on the patio and got great service, I didn’t see, nor experience the service woe’s of others. As others have commented, this is not a chain, a locally owned place. Because it is away from the resort, I actually appreciated the servers laid back, honest demeanor. They cater to folks fishing the Gallatin River, which is pretty much «just outside the door». I believe they are just open for breakfast and lunch

Had an omelette for breakfast the first day and sandwich and homemade soup for lunch next day. Both meals were Awesome!

Food is delicious but last 2 times we’ve been here the service is terrible. We’ve been waiting for 50 minutes and we are still waiting for our food. Other people who arrived after us have eaten and paid. The staff is completely unapologetic. Time to find a new breakfast spot :(

Cons:
No Organic /​Fresh Squeezyness
Not supplying organic options and touting local sources fruits and veggies in this day and age seems to be a big loss of marketshare.
If I am drinking orange juice from tropicana it should not be priced like fresh squeezed. It should be priced like tropicana.
Rude Waitresses Beware
Fairly common to see in Big Sky where tourism is rampant. Was standing next to a counter where a waitress felt I was in the way and walks by after saying «Excuse Me» in an impatient and condescending tone that made me feel like I was a nuisance to her and not a person who feeds her and her family through my patronage.
Second time going up to the same place and being «in the way» I almost got arm checked by the same waitress with another rude «excuse me». If you don’t mean to be polite with such expressions then don’t say them.
Pros:
Easy to Find
Very good location. Parking is a bit tricky but unless its packed you won’t have a problem.
Taste the Goodness
Very tasty food. Menu is quite old though. Maybe a rotating selection by season or monthly would help spice it up.
OVERALL: Service alright but not great. Some waitresses were rude. Food items same as 5 years ago. No organic or local sources products. The only reason it is two star is because the food is very tasty! Everything else brings it down.
How to fix it? Get some servers who are happy to serve and some cooks to update the menu to reflect what society thinks is important to have in a Resturaunt.

Pros: convenient location, good homemade potato chips
Cons: The sandwiches were dry and bland. Not worth the money. The service was off. The waitress seemed bothered to have new customers. Took a long time to refill coffee.
Overall: I’d pass on this joint. There are better places up towards big sky resort.

Service is as others mentioned. Items were for the most part around $ 8 – 14. I arrived during brunch, so I chose the bacon and brie sandwich. I absolutely devoured it though I was not hungry at all. Maybe for others, the two slices of bacon might not be enough, but for me the sandwich was the right balance of savoriness and textures. I’d skip the avocado if you’re counting cals, since the brie imparted enough creaminess. My husband’s old faithful was very generous, but lacked creativity and much flavor. The food and check came out very promptly.
I might return for another one of my sandwiches, but Blue Moon Bakery still remains my standby for great service and food.

We went for breakfast and we were in somewhat of a hurry. The waitress told us to seat ourselves so no problem there. It was cold in the dining room because they had two huge fans going on a morning when the temp was in the mid-​forties. But we ordered and I rethought I would ask the waitress to turn them off when she brought our food out. In the meantime an older couple came in and sat down and they asked after the lady had went out to get a jacket if they could turn the fans off or down because they were uncomfortable. The waitress told them «no» because it got too hot back in the kitchen. Wow!
As far as the food went, it was very good. It was prepared as i wanted it and the potatoes were seasoned and quite different. But by the time I got half through my meal, it was cold and I was unable to finish it. I was disappointed because we had a long ride planned after.
I would maybe try the place again, but dress for the Artic and ask for a heated plate.

My family stopped here while driving through Big Sky to get lunch. We walked in not sure whether we needed to waiti to be seated or just seat ourselves, and after a waitress walked by just saying «hi» we had to ask if it was ok to just sit anywhere — just seat yourself I guess… A waitress was with us shortly, and we ordered, waiting about 20 minutes for our food. The food was pretty good; I had the Brie & Bacon sandwich, my hubby had the gyro, and our kiddos had pancakes, eggs and chicken strips with fries. Our lunch was pretty good. Large portions and fresh ingredients. They also serve breakfast all day apparently. The have a small area for kids to be entertained as well with coloring books, blocks, toys, etc. Our server was sweet and seemed to be on her game.
Things that could make it better:
— Clarity when you walk in where the bathrooms are located and whether you seat yourself so you’re not standing awkwardly at the door forever.
— Better table placement. We found ourselves weaving in and out of closely placed tables getting in and out of the place. No real defined pathways…
— The interior was pretty homey and could use an updated look to bring it out of the 90’s.

Good intermediate stop in direction to Yosemite.