The Best Healthy Comfort Food In Montana Is Located At This Co-Op

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is hard enough when you have all the time in the world to plan and prepare your meals. Throw in a busy lifestyle or a demanding job (or both) and it becomes practically impossible. But if you happen to live in Gallatin County, a delicious (and nutritious) lunch is never far away. The hot bar at Bozeman's Community Food Co-Op is a convenient alternative to fast food—and as a bonus, you won't hit a mid-afternoon slump.

The Co-Op is a local, independent grocery store with two locations in Bozeman.

The Co-Op's story began in 1979, when a group of locals decided they wanted more democratic control of their food supply. The store moved to its current space at 908 West Main in 1992, undergoing a huge expansion shortly thereafter.

Inside, you'll find an array of grocery items, including a lot of hard-to-find ingredients.

The shelves are stocked with local, organic items, all of which are decided on by the co-op members.

During the busy lunch hours, you'll find a lot of locals gathered around the hot bar.

Both locations have a hot bar, and they definitely stay busy.

So... what will you find on the deli menu? A little bit of everything, usually.

The menu changes daily, and it's based on whatever fresh ingredients the team has on hand.

The selection of soups will warm you up on a cold day.

And if the Three-Cheese Macaroni is on the menu when you visit, please don't pass it up.

The salad bar is also a beloved staple, but don't over look the pre-made salads (or any pre-made meals) in the deli.

The prepared meals are fantastic, and you can make requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions.

Bozeman's Community Food Co-op is open daily, although the hot bar is only open Monday - Friday.

Stock up on weekend groceries while treating yourself to a healthy lunch.

Did you know about the hot bar at this co-op?