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Espresso West

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A charming coffee and ice cream stand near Yellowstone, offering local huckleberry treats and great coffee at fair prices.

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Wed/Fri 18-21h

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Espresso West

Espresso West

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Must-see attractions

A charming coffee and ice cream stand near Yellowstone, offering local huckleberry treats and great coffee at fair prices.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"BEST ICE CREAM and it’s SO cheap. $7 you get 3 of the biggest, fattest scoops and it’s delicious."

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Don't miss huckleberry ice cream

This local specialty is highly recommended and offers great value.

Visit during off-peak hours

To avoid potential wait times, consider visiting when it's less crowded.

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Quick Facts

Open·Closes 9PM

Cuisine

Coffee stand, Ice cream shop

Price

Mid-range

Phone

(406) 640-1959

Address

8 N Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

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Huckleberry Ice Cream

Huckleberry Ice Cream

Indulge in generously sized scoops of delicious local huckleberry ice cream, a must-try treat.

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Morning Coffee & Pastries

Morning Coffee & Pastries

Start your day with excellent coffee and tempting bagel sandwiches or pastries in a cozy setting.

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Affordable Treats

Affordable Treats

Enjoy surprisingly good coffee and ice cream at reasonable prices, a welcome change from tourist spot markups.

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Don't miss huckleberry ice cream

This local specialty is highly recommended and offers great value.

Visit during off-peak hours

To avoid potential wait times, consider visiting when it's less crowded.

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Welcome to West Yellowstone – where the Wild West still rides on 🤠🌄 Tucked at the gateway of Yellowstone National Park, this little town oozes old-school cowboy charm. Think wooden boardwalks, saloons, cozy diners, and stores that look straight out of a Western movie. Whether you’re grabbing a buffalo burger, shopping for handmade leather goods, or just soaking in the rustic vibe, West Yellowstone...
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Great coffee spot

Enjoy a wide variety of delicious coffees, including iced options and milk alternatives.

Breakfast bagels

Tasty bagel sandwiches and pastries are perfect for a morning bite.

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Don't miss huckleberry ice cream

This local specialty is highly recommended and offers great value.

Visit during off-peak hours

To avoid potential wait times, consider visiting when it's less crowded.

Great coffee spot

Enjoy a wide variety of delicious coffees, including iced options and milk alternatives.

Breakfast bagels

Tasty bagel sandwiches and pastries are perfect for a morning bite.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

Espresso West is praised for its prompt and friendly service, as well as its delicious and reasonably priced ice cream and coffee options. Many visitors highlight the local huckleberry ice cream as a must-try treat. However, some reviews mention issues with staff attitude and inconsistent drink preparation, with one customer finding a bagel expensive and an iced coffee undrinkable.

"The BEST customer service and some of the most refreshing drinks. A great variety of drinks and the staff always willing to help recommend some choices. Perfect spot for a quick pick-me-up coming to or from the park. Went here AT LEAST once a day our trip!"

Erika

"I got a bagel & an iced huckleberry coffee. The bagel was super chewy, tasted more like it had been steamed than toasted, for $9.50 it’s not really what I had hoped for. I know you’re paying “Yellowstone tax” but I’m sure there are better options… McDonald’s would’ve even been better. The coffee was just awful, I ended up throwing it away... Overall it wasn’t a great stop."

Lady Venom

"This review is just based on the experience, we didn’t get to try anything. We arrived & tried to order 2 vanilla frappes which are on the menu, the lady told us she couldn’t make frappes or anything blended so i decided to not order anything else, my husband asked if he could order a vanilla ice coffee & she said like a latte, we honestly never tried a latte before so she explained what it was which my husband decided not to order it because he doesn’t like strong coffee. We told her never mind thank you though & she made a face & looked mad because we didn’t order anything. Like you can’t get mad at customers for not wanting anything! What we wanted she couldn’t make. I just didn’t like her attitude at the end. We were very polite so no need for attitude!"

Rosie Garcia

What People Like

Generous scoops of delicious ice cream
Excellent and friendly service
Reasonably priced coffee and treats

What People Dislike

Inconsistent drink preparation
Occasional rude staff attitude
Bagel price and quality

Frequently Asked Questions

Espresso West is famous for its local huckleberry ice cream, served in generous portions at a great price, and its quality coffee drinks.

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To avoid potential wait times due to limited staff, consider visiting during off-peak hours.

The menu includes options like banana bread and various coffee drinks with milk alternatives, but specific vegan or gluten-free labeling isn't detailed.

They offer various ice cream flavors, with a strong recommendation for the local huckleberry ice cream. They also serve waffle cone cups and shakes.

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Some reviews indicate that blended drinks like frappes or anything blended might not always be available, despite being on the menu.

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Many visitors find the prices, especially for ice cream, to be very reasonable and generous compared to other tourist-area establishments.

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