Posted in Montana
April 18, 2020
Sykes Diner And Market In Montana Is A Century-Old Treasure
We might enjoy our personal space more than most here in Montana, but there’s also a strong sense of community in the Treasure State you just won’t find anywhere else. If you grew up in Kalispell, you’ve certainly heard of — and probably spent a lot of time at — Sykes. This interesting combination of diner, market, and pharmacy has been around for more than 100 years. And although it may look different now than it did a century ago, the motto is the same: nobody goes away a stranger.
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When Doug and Judy Wise sold the business — after 60 years of ownership — to Ray Thompson, he did some renovating and remodeling to modernize the place.
Step inside and you'll find a market packed with gifts, groceries, sandwiches, beer, and wine. There's even a small coffee shop and deli.
Between the large portions and reasonable prices, including the notorious 10-cent cup of coffee, you'll be impressed.
The breakfast Benedicts are mindblowing, and the sandwiches are enormous.
Sykes is known for their friendly team, and that's a reputation every owner has taken pride in preserving.
While they've had to reduce their menu temporarily, you can still enjoy plenty of tasty food here.
This is the kind of one-of-a-kind place that makes Montana so fantastic.
Come see what is currently on the menu at Sykes here.
Address: 202 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
