Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery has mastered the art of homemade goodness crafted with love and care, from fresh-baked cinnamon rolls to fluffy pancakes that defy gravity.
When a restaurant has proudly served the best breakfast in Billings for over 12 years, locals know exactly where to go for their morning fix. 🥞
The restaurant’s full-service bakery produces six kinds of bread daily, with Montana wheat milled right on site using local honey and absolutely no preservatives.
Attached to the Clock Tower Inn Best Western, this independently-owned gem has become a Montana breakfast destination that draws travelers and locals alike. ☕
How Stella’s Kitchen won Billings’ hearts
Since earning its reputation as Billings’ breakfast champion, the restaurant has maintained monstrous portions that arrive piping hot with perfectly cooked components.
What truly distinguishes this Billings breakfast restaurant is the spectacular bakery showcase featuring fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, pastries, and specialty breads that create an irresistible aroma throughout the dining room.
Diners consistently rave about the thick-cut French toast that comes as a two-inch pillowy slab of pure indulgence, perfectly complemented by local huckleberry syrup. 🫐
The restaurant’s dedication to accommodating dietary needs shines through their gluten-free pancakes that taste so authentic, diners can barely tell the difference from traditional versions.
The combination of reasonable pricing, generous portions, and consistently excellent execution has made Stella’s a Billings institution where locals return again and again.
Food Highlights
- Stella’s Surprise: A hearty hash combining hash browns, onions, peppers with bacon, sausage, or ham cooked together and topped with cheddar cheese and two eggs for the ultimate breakfast skillet.
- Monster Cakes: These huge buttermilk pancakes come in buttermilk, wheat, or gluten-free varieties and are cooked perfectly through without any doughiness, available with add-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or walnuts.
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Homemade French Toast: Described as a two-inch pillowy slab of yum, this thick-cut creation is drizzled with strawberry sauce and topped with whipped cream.🍓
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Crepes: Delicate and delicious, filled with cream cheese and your choice of apple cinnamon, chokecherry, huckleberry, or strawberry toppings, served with thick-cut bacon. 🥓
- Stella’s Eggs Benedict: A Montana take on the classic featuring buttery grilled bread topped with thick ham slices, perfectly basted eggs, and hollandaise sauce.
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Breakfast Chimichanga: A creative favorite that transforms traditional breakfast ingredients into a crispy, savory package bursting with flavor.
- Way Way South of the Mt Border Omelet: This spicy creation combines hot pepper jack and cheddar cheese with house-made pork chile verde and fresh tomatoes for bold Southwest flavors. 🌶️
- World Famous Cinnamon Roll: The signature item served warm and topped with whipped butter, available in a giant size that weighs almost a pound before frosting. 🧈
Atmosphere
The vibe balances a clean, modern space with warm hospitality where natural light illuminates the enticing bakery display filled with fresh pastries and specialty breads.
The restaurant’s attachment to the Best Western Clock Tower Inn provides convenient access for travelers while maintaining a distinct local breakfast spot identity. 🏨
Expect wait times during peak hours, but the fast service and quality of food make any brief delay worthwhile for breakfast lovers seeking authentic Montana hospitality.
Bottom Line
Visit for legendary world-famous cinnamon rolls baked fresh daily, monster-sized pancakes with gluten-free options, all-day breakfast service with massive portions, fresh-baked breads milled on site, and consistently excellent service that makes every guest feel like family.
Address:
2525 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
📞 (406) 248-3060
🕔 Open Mon-Sat, 5:30 AM–5 PM; Sun 7 AM–1 PM (breakfast only)