The Hardware Cafe - Clancy

This has to be the best breakfast spot in the area without a doubt. Helena and East Helena can't compete with the quality here! The service is fantastic, with friendly and attentive staff always making sure you're well looked after. And the food is simply amazing! I tried the Irish Benedict and it certainly lived up to my expectations.

Visited alone. restaurant not busy. 3 booths available. asked for a booth, was suggested a half booth declined that. was shown to a regular booth and had the menu tossed on the table. no offer of beverage. in next booth. two gentlemen seated themselves and the told hostess, despite sign at door that says please wait to be seated . hostess came to table, chatted with them and offered beverages. I am a regular customer that tios generously and certainly dud not appreciate the lack of courtesy on the part of the hostess. next time, I will just seat myself.

It’s a GREAT breakfast spot in a different spot of Helena. This feels like more of a local spot which I really appreciate. The skillets are yummy, I think next time I’ll get a poached egg to really harmonize all the food i get. The pancakes are classic with sugar syrup rather than real maple syrup. This place does get crowded so be aware and be patient. Sundays it will be super busy and it stays slammed even close to closing.

This place was SO good. We had a huge group and they were still able to seat us super quickly considering. I ended up getting their breakfast special that happened to be a ribeye and let’s just say the portions didn’t let you leave hungry. 10/10 would recommend.

Hardware is normally really good but we were unhappy this time around. We had a party of four and we were seated at a table meant for two. Waitress never refilled coffee and the portions were way to small for what we were being charged. Doesn't mean I won't take my family here again because as I said, this place normally is very good. They were busy so I get it, but the small table made us feel cramped and the biscuits and gravy portion was very small. Food quality was good as always but if they are busy definitely tell them you want a table appropriate to the size of your party, something I didn't know I'd have to do but will from now on.