There are two kinds of people: those who love a nice, warm, freshly baked French pastry… and those who simply haven’t had a good one yet. Both of those types of Montanans should do themselves a favor and head to Bonjour Bakery & Bistro in Kalispell. Not only is the food absolutely scrumptious, but it’s also as authentic as it gets. Say bonjour to your new sweet addiction.
You’ll find Bonjour Bakery & Bistro in a strip mall on Heritage Way in Kalispell, which admittedly doesn’t seem very French…
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…but step inside and you’ll see that this theme is decidedly Parisian.
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook Also, if you go before the afternoon, prepare for your senses to be overwhelmed by the smell of freshly baked treats.
The bakery was established in 2018 by Dr. Gina Nelson, a lover of all things French and quality cuisine.
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook Dr. Gina recently passed the baton to Executive Chef Mario Valdez and his partner Chris Reynolds, two Flathead County locals with quite a bit of culinary experience.
Chef Valdez was formally trained by the esteemed International Culinary Institute in New York City.
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook Not only can he prepare a perfect French pastry, but he brings his Argentinean flair to everything he creates, which makes everything even better.
In addition to the vast array of sweet treats you’ll find here, pay attention to the savory pastries. They’re fantastic.
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook These are Bechamel Sauce and Mushrooms Danishes, Ham & Cheese Croissants, and Tomato & Cheese Danishes. Yum!
If you need a custom cake or a creative bunch of cupcakes, this is the place for you.
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook The designs will be almost - almost - too beautiful to eat.
And it’s not just pastries you’ll find here.
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook Bonjour serves soups, salads, and other tasty lunch items. The menu changes daily as everything is made fresh.
Bonjour Bakery & Bistro is a true gem.
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook Even if you can’t make it to France anytime soon, you can always enjoy the next best thing here.
Have you ever been to this charming bistro? Check out their tasty treat selection on its website and Facebook page.
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Bonjour Bakery and Bistro / Facebook
Also, if you go before the afternoon, prepare for your senses to be overwhelmed by the smell of freshly baked treats.
Dr. Gina recently passed the baton to Executive Chef Mario Valdez and his partner Chris Reynolds, two Flathead County locals with quite a bit of culinary experience.
Not only can he prepare a perfect French pastry, but he brings his Argentinean flair to everything he creates, which makes everything even better.
These are Bechamel Sauce and Mushrooms Danishes, Ham & Cheese Croissants, and Tomato & Cheese Danishes. Yum!
The designs will be almost - almost - too beautiful to eat.
Bonjour serves soups, salads, and other tasty lunch items. The menu changes daily as everything is made fresh.
Even if you can’t make it to France anytime soon, you can always enjoy the next best thing here.
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Address: 45 Heritage Way, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
