Native to Montana, huckleberries thrive at elevations over 3,500 feet and dot the state’s high-altitude valleys and hills. These blueberry-like morsels are not cultivated commercially, so they must be foraged in the wild. They’re highly sought after and often find their way into a range of baked goods, including pies. Due to the rare nature of the berry, huckleberry pies are often served seasonally, and often mixed with other fruits within a flaky crust.
The top 10 winners in the Best Huckleberry Pie in Montana category are as follows:
- Glacier Highland - West Glacier
- Willows HuckleberryLand - Hungry Horse
- Rock 'n Roll Bakery - East Glacier Park
- Looking Glass Restaurant - East Glacier Park
- Two Sisters Cafe - Babb
- Carolyn's Cafe - Hungry Horse
- The Huckleberry Patch - Hungry Horse
- Loula's Cafe - Whitefish
- Grateful Bread Bigfork Cafe & Bakery - Bigfork
- Mountain Mama's Coffee House & Bakery - West Yellowstone
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Lynn Donaldson (TheLastBestPlates.com), Nicole Gonzalez (Visit Montana) and Donnie Sexton were chosen for their knowledge of the food scene in the state.
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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The Experts
Lynn Donaldson
Montana-based photojournalist Lynn Donaldson... Read More
Montana-based photojournalist Lynn Donaldson writes and shoots for Travel + Leisure, FoodNetwork.com, is an official Instagrammer for National Geographic Traveler and contributes regularly to the New York Times. She is founder and Creative Director of the Montana food + travel blog, TheLastBestPlates.com.
Lynn Donaldson
Montana-based photojournalist Lynn Donaldson writes and shoots for Travel + Leisure, FoodNetwork.com, is an official Instagrammer for National Geographic Traveler and contributes regularly to the New York Times. She is founder and Creative Director of the Montana food + travel blog, TheLastBestPlates.com.
Nicole Gonzalez
A Montana local, Nicole Gonzalez was raised in the... Read More
A Montana local, Nicole Gonzalez was raised in the small town of Augusta along the Rocky Mountain Front. Growing up in a family that has strong roots in Mexico and Scotland, an appetite for travel was instilled in her at an early age as her parents ensured that traveling and learning about her family history, as well as new cultures, was a priority. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her professional career to sharing the unmatched beauty and adventure of Montana with visitors and media. Gonzalez studied Public Relations and Communication at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. before working for several years as Social Media Coordinator for the Glacier Country tourism region. In her current role as Earned Media Specialist for Visit Montana, Gonzalez spends her days (and sometimes nights and weekends) using her passion and experience to promote the state’s many travel opportunities. She also contributes to the education of future communication professionals by serving as an adjunct professor at her alma mater.
Nicole Gonzalez
A Montana local, Nicole Gonzalez was raised in the small town of Augusta along the Rocky Mountain Front. Growing up in a family that has strong roots in Mexico and Scotland, an appetite for travel was instilled in her at an early age as her parents ensured that traveling and learning about her family history, as well as new cultures, was a priority. These experiences inspired her to dedicate her professional career to sharing the unmatched beauty and adventure of Montana with visitors and media. Gonzalez studied Public Relations and Communication at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. before working for several years as Social Media Coordinator for the Glacier Country tourism region. In her current role as Earned Media Specialist for Visit Montana, Gonzalez spends her days (and sometimes nights and weekends) using her passion and experience to promote the state’s many travel opportunities. She also contributes to the education of future communication professionals by serving as an adjunct professor at her alma mater.
Donnie Sexton
In Oct. 2016, Donnie Sexton completed 26 years... Read More
In Oct. 2016, Donnie Sexton completed 26 years with the Montana Office of Tourism helping to build a robust tourism industry through her work in public relations and as staff photographer. Donnie is now focused as a freelancer on sharing the photos and stories she has gathered over many years of travel and hopefully many more to come. Follow her on Instagram.
Donnie Sexton
In Oct. 2016, Donnie Sexton completed 26 years with the Montana Office of Tourism helping to build a robust tourism industry through her work in public relations and as staff photographer. Donnie is now focused as a freelancer on sharing the photos and stories she has gathered over many years of travel and hopefully many more to come. Follow her on Instagram.