BakeryHidden gem

Polebridge Mercantile

Polebridge, Montana

Remote off-grid bakery in the North Fork, famous for huckleberry bear claws.

Price
Pastries around US$5
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min

The Merc has been selling baked goods and supplies for over a century, at the end of a long gravel road. The huckleberry bear claws sell out quickly, so go before noon. It is also the gateway to Bowman and Kintla lakes.

Good to know

  • Get there early for baked goods
  • The road from Columbia Falls is gravel
  • Fill up on supplies before heading into the park
Best time
Morning
Open
Open daily late spring to October, closed in winter
Getting there
Gravel road for part of the way
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs welcome

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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