5 Affordable Cafes in Downtown, Billings MT
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 cafes in Downtown, Billings MT considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list features five cafes in Downtown, Billings, Montana, selected from businesses that Google lists in a lower price range. Each place is ranked by its Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews it has received. Seven qualifying businesses were considered before the final five were chosen. The guide is aimed at people who want an affordable breakfast, a casual coffee stop, or a place to work for an hour. Hours, addresses and review excerpts are drawn from each listing, and the order reflects that ranking alone.
#1
Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave
★ 4.8 (456 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A coffee house at 3115 10th Ave N with a 4.8 rating from 456 reviews. It is open most mornings until 2 pm and closed on Sundays. Listed features include outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, breakfast, healthy options and Wi-Fi, with seating suited to working on a laptop. Reviewers mention friendly and welcoming staff, fresh and smooth coffee, a cozy neighborhood feel and a steady group of regular customers.
Best for: Early coffee and breakfast on a budget
- Address
- 3115 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–2 pm; Mon 6:30 am–2 pm; Sat 6:30 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6:30 am–2 pm; Tue 6:30 am–2 pm; Wed 6:30 am–2 pm
#2
Red Rooster Cafe
★ 4.7 (861 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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An American restaurant at 1500 Broadwater Ave Unit 1 with a 4.7 rating from 861 reviews. It serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays from 6 am to 3 pm and is closed on weekends. Listed features include dine-in, takeaway, counter service, vegetarian options, dessert and comfort food. Reviewers mention generous, well-cooked breakfasts, a well-liked omelet, friendly service and eggs cooked as ordered. Several say they return often.
Best for: Weekday breakfast and lunch with big portions
- Address
- 1500 Broadwater Ave Unit 1, Billings, MT 59102, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–3 pm; Mon 6 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 6 am–3 pm; Tue 6 am–3 pm; Wed 6 am–3 pm
#3
Stella's Kitchen & Bakery
★ 4.6 (1,991 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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A bakery and cake shop at 2525 First Ave N with a 4.6 rating from 1,991 reviews, the most in this list. It opens at 5:30 am on weekdays and Saturday, with Sunday hours from 6:30 am to 1 pm. Listed features include dine-in, takeaway, in-store shopping, breakfast, coffee and Wi-Fi. Reviewers mention home-style cooking, homemade bread, large portions, eggs Benedict, pancakes and a warm welcome from the staff.
Best for: Home-style breakfast and fresh baked goods
- Address
- 2525 First Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–3 pm; Mon 5:30 am–3 pm; Sat 5:30 am–3 pm; Sun 6:30 am–1 pm; Thu 5:30 am–3 pm; Tue 5:30 am–3 pm; Wed 5:30 am–3 pm
#4
Maple Moose Coffee and Pop Shop
★ 4.7 (213 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A coffee shop at 1605 Annafeld Pkwy E Unit 101 with a 4.7 rating from 213 reviews. It is open daily, with early openings and evening closing times. Listed features include a drive-through, outdoor seating, live music, breakfast, dessert and Wi-Fi. Reviewers mention a private glass-enclosed room used for meetings and study, counter seating by the windows, ice cream and soda drinks, and a family-friendly feel. A few wished for larger iced sizes.
Best for: Study sessions and family coffee stops
- Address
- 1605 Annafeld Pkwy E Unit 101, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–10 pm; Mon 6 am–9 pm; Sat 7 am–9 pm; Sun 7 am–7 pm; Thu 6 am–9 pm; Tue 6 am–9 pm; Wed 6 am–9 pm
#5
Marble Coffee Co
★ 4.7 (116 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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A coffee shop at 27 N 27th St Ste 101 with a 4.7 rating from 116 reviews. It is open every day from 7 am to 4 pm. Listed features include dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup, breakfast, brunch, lunch, catering and Wi-Fi. Reviewers describe it as tucked inside a downtown hotel lobby and mention fresh drinks, a caramel cinnamon roll, avocado toast, friendly staff and a lounge-style space. One reviewer reported a wait of about 25 minutes during a busy period.
Best for: Brunch and a cozy lounge setting
- Address
- 27 N 27th St Ste 101, Billings, MT 59101, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–4 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Downtown, Billings MT with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Red Rooster Cafe takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Red Rooster Cafe opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 456 reviews. Red Rooster Cafe is second at 4.7 from 861 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Billings MT are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Maple Moose Coffee and Pop Shop, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave $1–10; Red Rooster Cafe $10–20; Stella's Kitchen & Bakery $10–20; Maple Moose Coffee and Pop Shop $1–10; Marble Coffee Co $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave, Red Rooster Cafe, Stella's Kitchen & Bakery and Maple Moose Coffee and Pop Shop.
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