About the Business
Bernice’s Bakery is a from-scratch bakery, coffeehouse and lunch cafe at 190 S. Third St. W. on Missoula’s Hip Strip, in the Riverfront neighborhood. Open seven days a week, it offers breakfast pastries, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, coffee and espresso, plus a rotating lunch menu of house-made soups, salads and sandwiches on bread baked in its kitchen.
Becky Bolinger opened Bernice’s in 1978 with a small lineup of chocolate chip cookies, bread and bagels. Missy Kelleher purchased the bakery from Christine and Marco Littig on June 1, 2017. Under Kelleher, the bakery has continued its scratch-made approach while supporting local suppliers and maintaining a substantial special-order and wedding business.
Croissants require more than 24 hours of preparation, and the bakery asks for 48 hours’ notice on pastry special orders. Lunch menus are posted to social media daily at 11 a.m. and include meat, vegetarian and frequently vegan choices. Cakes, cupcakes, pies, dessert bars and cookies are available for celebrations and weddings.
Bernice’s completed a seating expansion and renovation in 2025 after receiving a $50,000 Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant. Current hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with takeout, advance orders and indoor or outdoor seating.
Profile Researched August 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernice’s Bakery best known for?+
Scratch-made cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies and breakfast pastries, along with a daily-changing lunch menu and locally roasted Bernice’s Blend coffee.
What are Bernice’s Bakery’s current hours?+
The official website lists Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Does Bernice’s serve lunch every day?+
Yes. Bernice’s says it posts the day’s lunch menu to Facebook and Instagram at 11 a.m., seven days a week. Lunch includes scratch-made soups, salads and sandwiches, with meat, vegetarian and frequently vegan choices.
How far ahead should I order pastries or a custom cake?+
The bakery asks for 48 hours’ notice for pastry special orders. Cake availability varies, and the current site recommends ordering well ahead during busy periods, so call the bakery for the latest lead time.
Does Bernice’s make wedding cakes?+
Yes. Bernice’s has made wedding cakes since 2002 and describes itself as an all-buttercream bakery. It also offers wedding cupcakes, pies, dessert bars and cookies.
Can I buy Bernice’s products outside the bakery?+
Yes. The official local-retailers page lists selected pastries and desserts at several Missoula grocers, coffee shops and restaurants, though product selection varies by location.
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