Break Espresso

I try coffee shops all over the country and it's rare to find good coffee, delicious pastries and great customer service all in one coffee shop! To top it off the atmosphere was cohesive and cozy. Krista made a perfect cappuccino and got the foam correct (again rare!). The girl who got our pastries was friendly and fun. The pastries tasted homemade. The coffee cake was full of berries. They didn't scrimp on anything. Overall this was a lovely experience and if you're local you should frequent this place!

Break Espresso has some truly standout food, but the experience has become pretty inconsistent for me. The homemade pie is divine. Honestly next level. The pastry case is impressive with a huge selection of pastries, bagels, and goodies, including massive pies that are hard to resist. Coffee and tea options cover all the standard classics, plus some fun twists that keep the menu interesting. The coffee is good for the area but nothing outstanding. The space itself is large with plenty of seating options, and it never feels overly crowded, which is a big plus if you want to sit and relax for a while. Unfortunately, the service has gone downhill. The baristas used to be incredibly friendly, remembered drink orders, and made you feel genuinely welcome. Lately, it feels rushed and impersonal, like you’re just being pushed through the line with little acknowledgment. The experience has been very hit or miss, which makes it hard to want to return regularly. Overall, amazing pastries and pies, solid drinks, and a great space, but the inconsistency in service is what keeps this from being a frequent stop for me anymore.

This is one of my favorite Coffee Shops in the US. The coffee espresso tastes whole and not burnt, the pastries are fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere of the place makes me want to live here. One of the few places I know will make a cappuccino that will taste like one made in Firenze

I had the weirdest experience here. I wanted pie so I went to Break because they’re open until 10 (known for being one of the few late open places in town) so I figured getting a slice of pie would not be a big deal. The sliced pies were still in the case. I came in at like 9:25 ish and waited to be helped while the employee made someone a drink. When she asked what I would like and I said I would please like a slice of pie her reaction was to tell me that they start putting the pies away around then and that she can do it “if you’re that attached to the pie.” I was like well I would like pie if you can do it and then she looked at me coldly and was like “next time, come at 9.” What next time ma’am? This is the second time I have been here and had a weird interaction with an employee. For a $7 sliver of pie it’s not worth being scalded. Then she like tossed the pie box at me with disdain and walked away. I understand if they start putting away pies at a certain time. Is it a hard policy or just with this employee? I was floored by the attitude and like the annoyance at my suggestion of wanting a slice of pie like there had been some article about it in the paper I should have known about prior that Break Espresso doesn’t serve pie after 9. I honestly wanted to just leave while she was putting the pie in the box because it was so uncomfortable and I felt like this woman hated me and I didn’t want want any hate to infiltrate the pie. I stayed through it out of obligation to pie and to follow through with the mess I had created with my request, and it was super awkward. It took less than like 2 minutes to grab a pre sliced pie slice from the case. Somehow I have had 2 bad experiences the two times I have recently been here. I am just gonna bake my own pie from here on out.

The coffee was great. I had a latte and it was perfect. The customer service was lacking. They seemed bored and bothered to help. (We were there about 6:00 a.m. and it wasn’t busy.) The venue itself was nice and comfortable, but the tables were dirty. The pastry looked great, but was dry and tasteless. (I had a bear claw.) If I go back, it would just be for coffee.

Pictured is a white chocolate mocha. Very calm, comfortable, and inviting atmosphere. Lots of space with a variety of places to sit. It makes you want to stay awhile. They care about the community and value sustainability. The bakery looks incredible.

Lots of different delicious pastries, pies, and other baked goods like quiches. We tried the strawberry rhubarb pie, the caramel bun with nuts, and the sausage egg and cheese biscuit sandwich. I would recommend all of these and have a feeling the other options won't disappoint. If you're looking for gluten free options, you're out of luck, but the city has other places to cater to those dietary options. The dining space is large with many tables. We saw folks chatting and playing games so this is a great place to meet, hang out, and enjoy a hot beverage.

Great space with lots of seating. Huge selection of options for a “coffee shop”. Pecan pie was flavorful and light. The crust far better than most. The cherry pie was ok, but not as tart as expected. The Chai was beautifully spicy and accentuated the pie well. We felt like we were imposing on the staff to get served. Hopefully just an off rough day.

Break Espresso has some truly standout food, but the experience has become pretty inconsistent for me. The homemade pie is divine. Honestly next level. The pastry case is impressive with a huge selection of pastries, bagels, and goodies, including massive pies that are hard to resist. Coffee and tea options cover all the standard classics, plus some fun twists that keep the menu interesting. The coffee is good for the area but nothing outstanding. The space itself is large with plenty of seating options, and it never feels overly crowded, which is a big plus if you want to sit and relax for a while. Unfortunately, the service has gone downhill. The baristas used to be incredibly friendly, remembered drink orders, and made you feel genuinely welcome. Lately, it feels rushed and impersonal, like you're just being pushed through the line with little acknowledgment. The experience has been very hit or miss, which makes it hard to want to return regularly. Overall, amazing pastries and pies, solid drinks, and a great space, but the inconsistency in service is what keeps this from being a frequent stop for me anymore.

Great atmosphere with piping hot coffee and drinks. This is a perfect spot for a quiet work away from home with delicious pastries. You do need to heat your own pastries up if desired. It was really cool being able to sit next to the bakery and watch them work away. Great downtown spot.

Definitely come here if you want to be talked to rude, talked down to and made uncomfortable! The baristas need new training or new staff. There's also been multiple people who say the same thing. When brought up to management, she tried blaming me for the reason her barista was rude to me lol. I honestly wasn't surprised when the 'manager' was rude as-well, looks like they are all that way. To the staff: you're in a customer service position, serving guests, act like it! :) I will not be coming back.

This place is great I love the 90s coffee house vibe. The selection of pastries, bagels and goodies including massive pies is on another level. They had samples of a danish and coffee cake and they were outstanding. Coffee and tea options included your standard options as well as some fun twists. Highly recommend this place if you're grabbing one to go (service was super quick) or if you have time to take a load off there's plenty of seating and it's kid friendly.

Morning coffee as I'm getting to the far end of the central time zone. It's certainly time to find a spot to connect to wifi so that I can work this morning. Thankfully, Break is open early (5:30 am!) and so here we are. The coffee was excellent. The cinnamon roll was very sweet but still delicious. And the seating was comfortable. Four hours of coffee and wifi later, it's time to move on to the next stop. [Review 20826 overall - 88 in Montana - 1810 of 2023.]

Your experience at Break can be wildly variable. Depends on the barista you have, whether the AC or Internet seem to be working, or any number of other variables. Have had great experiences and have stood directly in front of a Barista who is actively trying to avoid eye contact or acknowledgement for a very long time.

Such a fun find. Like the gentle lighting and vibe and eclectic crowd. Lots of people there but still felt peaceful. A few breakfast options are available as well lots of pies and pastries. My bagel was so fresh and yummy. Their chai tea latte is just like I like it -- spicy and not too sweet. Service was efficient and friendly while we figured out the stations for paying and ordering We'd certainly return if we found ourselves in town again.

I just love this place - the -11 degree walk wasn't as good. Great coffee and an amazing choice of pastries. Friendly employees who will patiently answer my questions. The old wooden tables, the spacious seating area and the country/roots music make it a welcoming place you want to stay for hours.

AMAZING FOOD. So wholesome. Loveedddd the muffins and the coffee is great. They have so many flavor options, and the staff members are so kind! The atmosphere is so cool too- I love all the art!

The service was great but only problems were that the food was very over priced and not worth it, and the system to check out and order was very chaotic. Finally it felt very unsanitary.

I norm never write reviews unless staff is rude. on Sunday June 1st the cashier with grey hair and black glasses made a rude comment to me for being helpful and openly talked politically to a customer without knowing which party they supported. spreading hate. they were out of metal forks that I prefer to use, rather then throwing plastic away or using plastic. I set the empty container on the counter and nicely said you are out of forks. she rudely and dismissively said that was not helpful. while rushing to put it back. their prices have doubled in last 10 years. which she blamed on president Trump saying the price of someone's coffee was a million dollars. customer not saying anything before her comment.

My iced latte was decent, staff was friendly, vibe was decent. They have fresh baked goods as a plus. The coffee is mid

Everything we tasted so far was fantastic. Today we got their Frappe, coffee flavor- it was super good, not that sweet, strong coffee flavor. Texture was smooth, really the best. Ham and cheese quiche was tasty and fresh, just right amount of seasoning, not heavy. The Turtle cheese cake with pecan stole the show, really hard to choose. Everything they have is yummy. Our cashier was super nice and friendly. We'll be back.

We were there on a very busy Friday night when there was only one barista/server. She made us 4 excellent drinks, wasn't flustered even served us with a smile. She took care of a continuous line of people the whole hour and half we were there! Great playlist too! Awesome atmosphere.

This is a open space and the person working the day I went was amazing and attentive! The quiche is decent. I think I'll try something else next time. They have a ginger and echinacea tea that's amazing. The coffee is really good; dark, strong and smooth. I will be back! It's a great place to work and the wifi is strong!

Love this place. Good sweet and savory foods, good drinks, and Luda is awesome! Though it can be a little loud and sometimes it gets stuffy, it's totally worth it.

Amazing pies . Delicious coffee and the staff are so nice. It's such a warm and cozy place to hang out and have some coffee in the morning with a cinnamon roll or breakfast item. They even have quiche. I'm in deep trouble with all of these pies and pastries. The peach is my favorite. But I'm dying to try the pecan. I took a piece of apple pie and cherry pie home. I love this place.

Great food and coffee, friendly service, and relaxing environment to visit with friends, read a book, or catch up on some work.

Very cool place- the coffee is delicious Hubby had a brewed coffee and I a latte with SF Vanilla and almond milk Cinnamon rolls are fresh and we also had a Rick's fruit danish with fresh berries (yummy)

I had a veggie quiche and warmed it up in 2 30 second bursts. SO GOOD. I'm sure the other quiches are too. We also got a cinnamon roll, berry amazingness, chai, latte, and berry coffee cake? So yes we have experienced a few items and the only issue which is minor is that the cinnamon roll was a little dry. The ambiance of the place is simply splendid- you can tell they care about the community and everyone we encountered felt warm and genuine. If only we had more time to try additional yums. thank you for being an amazing bakery and coffee shop! If I could scoop it up and transplant to Anchorage, I would. Not to say we don't have a few really good places but this spin on baked goods (like deep dish pies) would be welcome there as well, I'm sure.

Great espresso, matcha latte with sweet treats! Low key atmosphere. I go there every time I am in Missoula.

Amazing Dutch apple pie and amazing coffee the ambiance is amazing love the decorations and the barista was so kind! I totally recommend

It has been a two years since we stumble upon this place. The coffee is great but more importantly their pies are ridiculously great. Rhubarb pie and pecan pie baked like a cake but solid and not overly sweet. Cant wait to go back again one day!

This place was really cool on the inside. It was so classic and old-timey with genuine cozy warmth. I am an out-of-towner that just wanted to stop and catch up on work for a short while. But if I studied here, this would 100% be a go-to spot to do my homework. The interior was homey, and felt like a lodge. The large wooden desks, the brick walls, the wood floors. It was very nice on the inside. The best thing is that the prices for coffee products were definitely reasonably priced and affordable. It was full of diversity, different ages and races. Just all types of people. This was a really, really great coffee shop.

I came here to get some work done for a few hours while enjoying a cup of coffee and a pastry. My lemon scone and mocha were both delicious! The staff were very nice. I've also been here before for pie- really good! The vibe is rugged, log cabin, hipster, old man fly fisherman- loved it. Seems like a space both young and old can enjoy. The amount of table space was plentiful- some tables even had desk lamps. The wifi was not quite strong enough to get my work done efficiently so I did not stay too long. I'll come again when I don't have so much work involving the World Wide Web to get done.

huge homey space! Lots of people studying but also meeting up with friends. Coffee was great, and the baristas were really warm and helpful. The treats looked yummy, wish they had a couple more vegan, gf options but that's def not a deficiency on their part by any means. Will say, though, I had to use my phone's hot spot because their wifi wouldn't work well enough for me to work on Google docs. Would come again regardless!

Wide open spaces. Super cool building. Great selection of pastries. Veggie quiche good but you do have to heat it up yourself in the nearby microwave. Excellent cappuccino.

Went on a date with a boy and barista automatically charged ME for both him & I. My date was going to pay, and barista told him, "oh, she's got it." GREAT SERVICE... NOT COMING BACK. chivalry is apparently not allowed??????????????????????????????????????????

Cool place to have a Coffee and Pastry or sandwich. Staff is friendly and quick with service. Great Wifi hot spot and you actually stay connected. The decor is rustic old red brick building with lots of tables and chairs.

Great service and solid vibe here. First time in Missoula and the espresso here is just delicious! All choices of alternative milk options. Oh and the pastries and pies were so fresh and flavorful, skilled baking happens here. Wifi is also the fastest of any place in Missoula. Get in there when you go!

Break Espresso has to be in my top 3 best cafes I've ever had the pleasure of lounging in! There's been countless times I've walked in and heard a plethora of greetings coming from the baristas who are, without fail, the nicest bunch of servers I've experienced. The coffee is always superb, treats are yummy, and the ambience is unforgettable. I can't recommend Break enough! Order an oat milk americano, a slice of blueberry zucchini bread, and sit back and relax.

Interesting coffee shop. Large with big wood furniture and brick walls. Big enough for small company meetings of 20-30 depending on how full it is and how many tables you get together. Kind of a self serve. Drip coffee was self serve. They have cold and hot water dispensers you help yourself to. They also have a microwave you can help yourself to. The barista asked me if I wanted my cappuccino "wet or dry". Never had that asked before so I giggled foolishly asking him what it meant. He seemed insulted and said foam (dry) or no foam (wet). If you get foam, you get very little coffee. Pesto Cheese Danishwas good but if you want it hot, you have to toast it yourself. Hazelnut brownie. Good flavor but kind of hard.

The barista was super kind but did not know what to recommend I try the strawberry pie was totally nasty the strawberry pure tasted that was left out for days and was already bad then I ask for something different I got a caramel pecan cinnamon roll horrible u can tasted that was probably sitting on there for weeks. Really really bad experience

This place has people who are high-strung. Coming here multiple times, each different barista is either anxious as hell off their coffee or natural assholes who are only kind to you soliciting cash for their pockets. Their lattes are overly sweetened and pastries the same cavity inducing level. If you're looking to get diabetes and constipation I guess this is the place.

What's the WiFi password? The barista told me they changed it and now they don't know what it is.

Love this place. Lots of tables for those hang out days. Nice place to get some work done. Open late, and on the Main Street. Good atmosphere. And the pies, omg the pies. If you need a pie fix in Missoula this place is for you. Give this place a try, I doubt you'll regret.

Only been once for tea but it was a good experience, cute ambiance, and pretty reasonably priced. The table I sat at was full of crumbs which is why I am giving 4 stars.

Chill environment with a good vibe, great coffee/drinks, and helpful friendly staff. Good place to work, chat, or simply sit.

My friend and I stopped in here after visiting the farmers market in Missoula. Upon walking into the coffee shop, you can tell there's a cool vibe going on in here. The wood floors and wooden tables and chairs give it an eclectic vibe. However, it was a little confusing figuring how the line worked. You would walk up and order your drink from the barista who would then make the drink and then you would hold your drink and pay for it at the other end of the counter. It's a well-intentioned system but all of the customers weren't catching on to it. Also, I ordered a small cafe au lait and my friend ordered an almond milk soy latte. Both were pretty good, but not necessarily the best coffee drinks I've ever had.

Coffee was great, cinnamon roll was awesome as well. You should definitely come here or you will be sorry!

I know that I barely scratched the surface on what Break Espresso has to offer, but what I experienced, I absolutely LOVED! The gentleman behind the counter was so kind and personable...and super chill, which I really appreciated. He made me feel like I could've ordered anything I wanted and he would have found a way to make it happen. Now THAT is customer service! I really enjoyed how big and spacious the location is; I know not all places have that luxury, but it really bumps up the ratings! The wood tables and chairs and super cute and comfy, I had no problem sitting for an hour to chat with a friend. I noticed there were a lot of students in there too. Some were studying quietly and some were talking, but it wasn't too loud. I could still hear myself talk. Dinner time was approaching so I didn't order any food, but if I would've planned this visit better, I would have decided to eat there. Everything looks so delicious, ya'll! Anyhow, go there. You'll love it!

I came here before about 5 years ago and made a point to return on my recent trip. The service was very friendly, coffee was excellent, but the piece de resistance was the PIE! Strawberry-rhubarb to be specific. W.O.W. So delish! I'll let the photo speak for itself.

Coffee's very good, consistently so, and so are the baked goods, though overpriced, perhaps excessively so, compared to other coffee shops that carry baked goods in Missoula. They play good music at a volume that doesn't act as an intrusion to conversation or study. The only reason I can't slap five stars on the rating is the medieval syle torture chairs that you're forced to use, as there are only two (!!!) chairs of another style (w/cushioning) that are available, and one of them is on its last leg, pun intended. But the staff is prompt, courteous and friendly and the cafe is open until 10pm, which is a somewhat more appropriate time for coffee shops to close, rather than the all-too-early 4/5/6pm times other shops close.

I'm a nerd. I went to Missoula wanting to do Missoula-y things. So this place was quite an unexpected treat. Even though I didn't see a single bear on my week-long trip, on my last morning in Missoula I got to eat a bearclaw! And the tea selection included such local delights as Night on Glacier Lake and Evening in Missoula. I was warm and happy. The atmosphere was really nice too. Very woody and warm and inviting. I tried walking in there at least once or twice thinking it was a neighboring bar. Anyway, thanks, Missoula, for a great trip :)

We were glad to find a local coffee spot that was open early (6:30 am on a Sunday) during our brief visit passing through Missoula. The place is spacious and clean, in the heart of the cute downtown business district. All staff were wearing masks and following COVID-19 protocol, something that unfortunately we didn't see at most places in Montana. The coffee was good - we both got drip - and we also enjoyed pastries and a day-old breakfast sandwich (too early for the fresh ones), which hit the spot for a breakfast on the road. My partner is a bit of a coffee snob and was in a hurry to get moving, and Break Espresso exceeded expectations on both fronts.

I'm not crazy about how they make their lattes but the atmosphere is cool. They do, however, make a killer egg nog latte so make sure to get one during the holiday season.

Wow this is a cool coffee shop. Lots of tables. Moody lighting, happy barista hipsters, fantastic baked goods and excellent lattes. I ventured in before pushing off towards Revelstoke Canada and to organize some footage and videos and photos. The space is incredible and there are lots of big heavy wooden tables and mismatching chairs with different lamps nestled between exposed brick. The latter was awesome and they have so many flavors for them. I had a hazelnut latte. It was perfect. It went well with their $2 discounted cupcake muffin thing I had. It was a whole grain pastry with raspberries and some carmelized brown sugar baked in. The bagel I had was ham and cheese. Now this is where I was disappointed. The bagel itself was phenomonal. It had melted cheese all over it. However cream cheese is a $.50 up charge. This is actually totally ok. They bring you a little single packet of Philadelphia cream cheese to spread yourself. Please provide two packets of cream cheese as I am a pig who like to lay it on heavy.

Chai tea latte: average Friendliness: barista was great, cash register girl had an attitude Atmosphere: awesome Loved the wooden interior--floors, tables, etc. Backwards line if you're used to Starbucks. Overall, a cool little place to hang out in Missoula.

The coffee is good but they don't listen very well to your coffee requirements. I ordered one of the coffees with a pinch of vanilla and the pour a bunch. They don't have the caution rings handy so you have to move the coffees to the station burning your hands and the don't give you the receipt. I wasn't going to leave a tip for this Bad service and then the ride lady had the nerve to ask several times for a tip. I finally left 10% and these were the reasons why. I'm going to Bernice's to get the rest of my coffee and bakery stuff.