These 11 Iconic Foods In Montana Will Have Your Mouth Watering

Home is where the heart is and nothing pulls at the heartstrings more than a tasty meal in your home state. Montana can certainly hold its own when it comes to mouthwatering food and while there are many popular foods in Montana, there are some that are just more well-known than others. Here are 11 iconic Montana foods that most residents and out-of-state visitors should try at least once.

1. Wheat Montana Cinnamon Rolls

Wheat Montana got its start in Three Forks, but you can now find delis and bakeries all over the state. You can even purchase breads and mixes at Albertson’s or Safeway. Your mouth will thank you for trying this food in Montana — especially the cinnamon rolls.

2. Pickle Barrel Sandwiches

The only thing better than a 12-inch sub is a 17.5 inch-sub at this popular sandwich shop.

3. Huckleberries in All Forms

Huckleberry jam, huckleberry pie, huckleberry ice cream ... it makes your mouth water, doesn't it? And if you even want to pick your own fresh berries, here are u-pick fruit farms in Montana you need to visit!

4. Flathead Cherries

There’s nothing quite like them.

5. Burgers from The Burger Dive

If you live in Billings or you visit for any reason, you know that the Burger Dive is a necessary stop.

6. Mackenzie River Pizza

The Montana-born chain is famous for a reason … it’s addictive!

7. Steak

No, Montanans didn’t invent steak. But they know how to grill one to perfection and they love to order it when they go out. And if you are really craving a juicy, cooked-to-perfection steak, check out these small town steakhouses that are scattered around the state.

8. Huckleberry Bear Claws and Other Treats From the Polebridge Mercantile

Everyone knows a trip to Glacier is even sweeter after a trip to the Polebridge Mercantile for a pastry or cookie.

9. Elk Burgers and Bison Burgers

Wild game … well, runs wild in Montana. And it’s delicious.

10. Pasties

The only way to make a meat pie better is to cover it with gravy. If you love pasties, Montana's official food, you must stop by these restaurants around the state.

11. Cream of the West

This is the stuff that ruined all other cereal, not to mention the Flapjack Mix that makes the best pancakes ever. This is one of those foods that if you grew up in Montana, you still love today.

How many of these Montana foods have you tried? Are there any popular foods from Montana that we left off of our list? If so, let us know in the comments!