The Catalyst Cafe Menu – Missoula, MT

Type : American restaurant

Location : Missoula, MT

Busy bi-level coffee shop providing espresso drinks & breakfast/lunch dishes in an open, airy space. Based on 699 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

The Catalyst Cafe 59802

Address:
111 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802

Phone: (406) 542-1337

Website: http://www.thecatalystcafe.com/

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8 AM–3 PM
Thursday 8 AM–3 PM
Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
Sunday 8 AM–3 PM

Menu

Breakfast Menu
Two Eggs Any Style
Toast W. Butter And Housemade Jam
Sliced Tomatoes
Raw Spinach
Bacon
Link Sausage
Polish Sausage
Turkey Sausage
Tempeh
Morningstar Soy Patty
Cheddar Potato Casserole
Green Chile Pepperjack Potato Casserole
Yogurt
Fruit
Homefries
3 Egg Omelet
Fill with 1 to 5 ingredients – cheddar, jack, mushrooms, spinach, red peppers, onions, tomatoes, black beans, sour cream, salsa roja, bacon, pork sausage, turkey sausage, diced ham, soy patty, or smoked Tempeh. Served w. buttered Toast w. house jam, & choice of cheddar potato casserole, green chile pepperjack casserole, homefries, or fruit		 $13.00
The Heap
Cubed & Roasted Potatoes cooked w. sweet yellow Onions, Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Spinach. Topped w. Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Served in a cast iron skillet w. two Eggs any style & choice of toast		 $13.00
Protein Plate
A lighter choice – 2 eggs scrambled topped w. Cheddar Cheese. Served w. Tomato slices & choice of 2 link sausages, 2 strips Bacon, 1 Morningstar Breakfast Soy Patty, small side of smoked Tempeh or Turkey Sausage. (Eggs scrambled only); this is a small plate		 $5.00
Veggie Scramble
Two eggs scrambled w. sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, Red Peppers, Tomatoes & Spinach. Topped w. cheddar cheese. Served w. choice of toast. (Eggs scrambled only)		 $10.00
Huevos Rancheros
Three grilled Corn Tortillas topped w. housemade Ranchero sauce, Black Beans & 2 eggs poached or scrambled. Topped w. Jack cheese, house-made salsa verde, sour cream & cilantro		 $10.00
Chilaquiles
Our version of the Mexican skillet casserole – made w. Eggs or Tofu. House-made Tomato/Lime broth, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas, & Monterey Jack cheese. Topped w. Sour Cream, Salsa Verde, & Cilantro. The egg is scrambled into the broth to thicken		 $8.00
Breakfast Burrito
Large flour tortilla filled w. 2 scrambled Eggs or Tofu, Monterey Jack cheese & Black Beans. Served w. house-made salsa roja & chipotle sour cream		 $8.50
Fried Egg Sandwich
Birdman Bread buttered & grilled, topped w. two hard fried eggs (hard eggs only)		 $4.75
Hot Oatmeal Or Cream Of The West 7-Grain Hot Cereal
(Montana Made). Cooked w. or without Raisins. Served & brown sugar & milk or organic soy milk		 $5.30
Banana Walnut Yogurt Bowl
Plain organic Yogurt served w. fresh Banana slices, toasted Walnuts and pure Vermont Ferguson Farms Maple Syrup		 $5.00
House-Made Granola & Fruit
We make the Granola in-house (Oats, Groats {bulgur}, roasted Buckwheat, Flax Seeds, Hazelnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, dried Cherries, dried Peaches, & Raisins baked w. pure Vermont Maple Syrup, Local Organic Honey, Brown Sugar & Vanilla) Served w. Fresh Fruit & a bowl of Organic Yogurt		 $8.00
Toast
local, Le Petit		 $3.00
Sourdough $3.00
Rye $3.00
Birdman
honey wheat; 2 slices, real butter, house-made jam		 $3.00
Local Baker Tandem Bakery
2 slices w. real butter & house-made jam		 $3.00
Daily’s Bacon Or Link Sausage $3.50
Turkey Sausage $3.50
Smoked Tempeh $3.50
Morning Star Soy Patty $3.50
Cheddar Potato Casserole $3.00
Green Chile Pepperjack Potato Casserole $3.00
Fruit $3.00
One Egg $1.25
Two Eggs $2.50
House Made Kimchi
Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Scallions & Daikon Radish mixed w. Garlic, Ground Red Chilies, Ginger, Salt, Sugar – then lightly fermented. Great w. everything: The Heap, Veggie Scramble, Omelets, Grilled Cheese, Quesadilla		 $3.00
C4
Our house made Catalyst Café Coffee Chipotle Hot Sauce – Brewed Coffee, Vinegar, Dried Chipotles, Dried Anchos, Salt, Sugar
Salsa Roja $0.50
Salsa Verde $0.50
Sour Cream $0.50
Chipotle Sour Cream $0.50
House Made Spicy Mustard $0.50
Dijon Mustard $0.50
Mayonnaise $0.50
Basil Mayonnaise $0.50
Vegan Horseradish Aioli $0.50
Soviet Georgian Badrajani
herbed/walnut spread		 $1.00
Lunch Menu
Muffaletta
Our take on the iconic New Orleans Sandwich. We make our own Sesame Seed Bun, then carefully layer it with: Mixed Olive Salad, Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Salami, Slice Smoked Ham, Slice Mortadella (w. Pistachios), Giardiniera {pickled cauliflower, pepperoncini, carrots, red bell peppers – all lightly pickled}; & Sliced Provolone. Whole Sandwich weighs near 2 pounds		 $5.00
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
local Birdman bread generously buttered & topped generously w. sharp cheddar cheese, grilled to a golden brown		 $5.00
Whole Grilled Cheese $9.50
Nachos For One
Crisp corn tortilla chips baked w. Cheddar & Jack Cheeses, black beans, tomatoes, & onions. Just enough for one person. Served w. Sour Cream, Salsa, & Cilantro		 $8.50
Quesadilla
Large flour Tortilla filled w. Cheddar & Jack Cheeses then grilled. Served w. sides of chipotle sour cream & salsa roja		 $6.00
Catalyst Hero
Thinly sliced Ham, Genoa salami, Provolone Cheese, Basil Mayo, Tomatoes, Romaine
Tuna
Traditional Albacore Tuna salad made in-house w. Celery, fresh Lemon, Dill, Mayo. Tomatoes, Romaine
Egg Salad Sandwich
Classic Egg salad made in-house – Dill, Mayo, Dijon Mustard. Tomatoes, Romaine
Turkey
Thinly sliced Turkey w. Cranberry / Cream Cheese, toasted Walnuts, sliced Tomatoes, Organic Spinach
Chicken / Bacon
3 slices toasted Birdman bread, Mayo, oven roasted, white meat Chicken, Bacon, Romaine, Tomato
Tempeh
Smoked Tempeh (soy-based, fakin’ bacon) w. Balsamic Glazed Onions, house-made vegan Horseradish Aioli, Tomatoes, Romaine
Georgian Roasted Vegetable
toasted Birdman Bread topped w. a Soviet Georgian inspired Walnut Spread (walnuts, pomegranate molasses, herbs, spices), Garlic-Roasted Eggplant, roasted Red Peppers, roasted Portobello Mushrooms, raw Organic Spinach
Soup & Salad Combo
Any small Soup & Any small Salad. Served w. Bread		 $10.50
Soup & Sandwich Combo
Any ½ Sandwich & Any small Soup. Served w. Chips		 $9.75
Salad & Sandwich Combo
Any ½ sandwich & Any small Salad. Served w. Chips		 $10.50
Whole Grilled Cheese $9.50
Combo #1
Any Sandwich above available in one size only with Chips		 $7.00
Combo #2
Any Sandwich above available in Combo w. Soup		 $11.00
Combo #3
Any Sandwich above available in Combo w. any Salad		 $11.50
Tomato Lime Tortilla
served every day
Other Soups Change Daily
Check our special sheet
Dried Bing Cherry & Walnut Salad
Mixed greens tossed w. sweet, dried Bing Cherries, toasted Walnuts, Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese & our house cherry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Chopped Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed w. toasted Pine Nuts, finely grated Parmesan Cheese, house-made Croutons & Catalyst Caesar dressing
Pear & Pecan Salad
Mixed greens tossed w. toasted Pecans, crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese & our Catalyst Balsamic vinaigrette. Topped w. sliced Pears
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Organic Baby Spinach tossed in a Strawberry / Balsamic Vinaigrette w. Roasted Pistachios, Dried Strawberries, & Goat Cheese
Pomegranate Apple
Mixed Greens tossed in a Pomegranate Vinaigrette w. toasted Walnuts & Dried Pomegranate Arils, topped w. Feta Cheese and Sliced Apples
Arugula Beet
House-pickled Beets served w. Organic Arugula dressed in ginger / beet vinaigrette, tossed w. roasted Hazelnuts & Goat Cheese
Daily Specials
Mexican Frittata Scramble
Two Eggs scrambled w. Montana-made Redneck Chorizo Sausage, Sweet Yellow Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Roasted Green Chiles, Black Beans, & topped w. melted Monterey Jack Cheese & Cilantro. Served w. a warm flour tortilla		 $10.00
Tomato, Lime & Tortilla
Topped w. Monterey Jack cheese & Cilantro; (vegan without cheese)
Posole
our version of the Mexican classic, with a flavorful, slightly spicy green chile broth, slow-roasted Pork Shoulder, Onions, Tomatillos and White Hominy
Hungarian Mushroom
slightly rich base w. Mushrooms, Sour Cream, Hungarian Paprika, Dill
Gazpacho
Our take on the classic Spanish chilled tomato soup, with onions, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, jalapeno, garlic, lime, cilantro. Topped w. sour cream and cilantro; (vegan without the sour cream)

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Reviews

Annie Archbold
Small but the real deal. Great breakfast, lunch, good staff. Outdoor sidewalk seating. Quiet jazz in morning. Small w/upstairs seating too…no disability accessible bathrooms. In an historic downtown building

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Aaron Baird
We grabbed breakfast at the cafe and were both very pleased. The house made PBC (plant based chorizo) is some of the best plant based meat I’ve had, and I’ve tried a wide array of the stuff. It makes a terrific center for their 3 egg omelette, combined with some peppers and cheese for the full effect. My wife raved about her Veggie burrito as well, finding it to be not only full of tasty ingredients but also well made, by someone who made it as if they were going to eat it themselves…not as if it were just thrown together and chucked out the door, you know? Good food made by good people.

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Ted Garrison
If you are in downtown Missoula and want to support local businesses and eat a great meal ️ then I suggest the Catalyst Cafe.

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aej1104
Our last meal of Missoula (Half) Marathon weekend! Had we eaten here earlier, we probably would have come back multiple times! I loved the variety of menu options! We enjoyed the morning sun on the sidewalk with a perfect latte and delicious waffles. Hope to come back someday!

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Tyon & Billie Miller
What a fun little cafe with great atmosphere and super friendly and attentive servers. Delicious food with very large portions. If you’re looking for comfort food the grilled cheese amazing.

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Marjorie Jimenez
O.M.G. I have no words to describe my breakfast this morning. I decided to stop in here cause they had GF options and cause I had just finished running a 5K. And it did not disappoint.

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Daniel Gregory
We came here for a later breakfast. It was so great. We sat outside as it was pretty busy, it was a pretty hot in the sun but I didn’t mind at all. Our server Ana knew the menu back to front and was welcoming and friendly, she even helped us plan our last couple of days in Missoula. The food comes in large servings for a good price, can’t beat that.potato casserole is a must..I Would recommend to anyone.

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Jennie Jackson
Wow so much charm at this place! Our server was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Their take on pozole soup was fantastically creative and sooo delicious! I can’t wait to come back next time I’m in town!

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Dan Warila
Love the food here. Great breakfast cuisine. I’m slowly eating eating my way through the menu but the Specials keep side tracking me. (The Italian breakfast Torta was epic) not your typically pancake joint they have all kinds of options.

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Nicole Gordy
Used to love love love the Catalyst (5 years ago). They either need to find a new location or open a second location. Clearly with the influx of people to MT, this restaurant has not maintained the same quality, service and atmosphere it once had. Food is still good, when the order is right, but wait times are long, even on weekdays.

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