Echo Lake Cafe

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Echo Lake Cafe A cozy, family owned and operated Breakfast & Lunch restaurant located in Bigfork, MT. Serving fresh The couple reopened the restaurant in June of 1999.
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Echo Lake Café was first established in 1960 by Dickie Conley and his sister, Betty. The restaurant had a few owners after the Conleys, and in 1996 Bob and Christi Young purchased it. The Youngs spent time fully renovating the building and completely revamping the brand. They used the same logo style and menu from Fire Sign Cafe, their first restaurant, which they owned from 1980-2020 to create the new Echo Lake Cafe. Since that day, Echo Lake Cafe has been a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike. Both of the Young's restaurants have always involved the family. From their oldest sitting in a highchair in the kitchen at Fire Sign while they cooked, to employing all 3 of them later at Echo Lake Cafe. Amy, their middle child, worked at Echo Lake Cafe starting at just 12 years old. After graduating college, she and her husband, Mark, moved to CA, to run Fire Sign Cafe. They spent 5 years running that restaurant; giving it new life. In 2013, they moved back to MT, where they quickly purchased 1/2 of Echo Lake Cafe. As the Youngs start to make retirement plans, Amy and Mark have been making ELC even better! They are thrilled to continue on with her parents legacy, while evolving as needed to keep their guests coming back!

10/08/2026

🚓 Cop Car Update!

We were hopeful we’d be bringing home a new cop car from the state auction in September, but unfortunately, the vehicles we were interested in ended up exceeding our budget. So, the hunt continues! We’re keeping our eyes open and hoping the right car comes along soon.

Thanks to this incredible community, we’ve raised just over $6,000 toward replacing the car, and we are beyond grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, and supported us.

At this time, the individuals responsible for destroying ou have still not been identified. We’re again asking parents of high school-aged kids to have a conversation with them. If they’ve heard any chatter about who may have been involved we'd really appreciate the help!

Thank you again for supporting us on this. We love our community.
We’re really hoping our next update is a photo of our new cop car! 🚓🤞

10/03/2026
10/02/2026

We are back at it after being closed the last few days.
We’ve cleaned, replaced, painted, fixed and are ready to get back to cooking and serving our people!
7am-2pm
Closed Wednesdays

Thank you for your patience!

Starting tomorrow! 9/16
09/16/2026

Starting tomorrow! 9/16

09/15/2026

This iconic restaurant's famous veggie potatoes and hearty breakfast specials have delighted diners since 1960. Link in comments to find out more. ⬇️

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09/15/2026

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Cold mornings and long drives always seem to end up in a booth with a hot cup of coffee. That kind of reward feels especially good when the menu still leans toward breakfast plates, burgers, and slices of pie that make you sit a little longer.

The wood, the windows, the lake-country setting, it all feels tied to days when people came in dusty from the road or fresh off a morning on the water. Places like this don’t need to hurry you along.

I’d gladly trade a chain restaurant for a spot like this any day.

🔗 https://dailywise.com/state/montana/this-montana-cafe-perfects-the-art-of-the-post-hike-eggs-benedict-breakfast/?utm_source=montana&utm_medium=YM&utm_campaign=fb&utm_content=523439050863571&utm_term=restaurant-feature-v2-1

Starting Monday September 14th!! 🥞
09/13/2026

Starting Monday September 14th!! 🥞

08/15/2026

After a very busy summer season we are already starting to plan for our cozy season! We’re looking to add a few part or full time support staff to our team for both midweek and weekend shifts! 🍂

If you’re looking for a job that works around your school schedule, or just want to pick up a few extra shifts, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today! Echolakecafe.com

08/09/2026

Chicken Fried Steak.
0% chicken 100% steak
Tell your friends. Apparently there’s some confusion.

Address

1195 Mt Highway 83
Bigfork, MT
59911

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+14068374252

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