About the Business
Bernice’s Bakery on Missoula’s Hip Strip gives you plenty of reasons to stop in, starting with a croissant and a cup of locally roasted coffee. At 190 S. Third St. W., the scratch bakery serves breakfast pastries, lunch and desserts, with choices that reward a closer look at the menu.
The croissants take more than 24 hours to make and come with sweet or savory fillings, from raspberry jam to jalapeño cheddar. The maple pecan danish gets a coffee-infused glaze, while the caramel roll is baked with toasted pecans and homemade caramel sauce. Those are the kinds of details that make choosing breakfast here part of the appeal.
Lunch gets the same attention. Sandwiches are made on bread baked in the bakery’s own kitchen, alongside scratch-made soups and salads. The menu changes daily, with meat, vegetarian and often vegan options. Bernice’s posts it to Facebook and Instagram at 11 a.m., so you can see what’s cooking before heading over.
Becky Bolinger opened Bernice’s in 1978 selling chocolate chip cookies, bread and bagels. Today, there’s room in the menu for an ordinary morning coffee or a wedding cake made with buttercream. If you’re ordering pastries for a gathering, give the bakery at least 48 hours’ notice. Making them from scratch takes time.
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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