Old Faithful Basin Store — Local services in West Yellowstone

During our July 2025 Yellowstone trip, the Old Faithful Basin Store was a nice surprise. Built in 1897 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this charming spot next to Old Faithful Inn has a nostalgic atmosphere that’s worth experiencing. We stopped for lunch and ordered hamburgers. Our bison and elk burgers were juicy and unique, served promptly by our friendly waitress who chatted with us about the park. The staff’s warmth made our visit memorable. The gift shop offered lots of unique souvenirs. We purchased a few souvenirs here, but the prices definitely reflect the remoteness of the store. The store was crowded, due to it being peak season, and lines for the lunch counter were long but manageable as we browsed souvenirs. While the food menu isn’t extensive, the quality and cozy dining area make it well worth the visit. For a quick, tasty meal and a dose of Yellowstone history, this store is a must-visit. I will be back for their tasty food and warm...

Can’t say anything about the food we did not eat here, but the older lady at the gift store was one of the rudest, meanest women I have ever encountered, I would avoid this store and buy your souvenirs anywhere else. She came up to us 2 minutes before the store was closing and screamed at us to leave, this was after I had told the other store clerk that we were about to check out and we were going to leave. Her rudeness was unwarranted. We spent a lot of time traveling to come to this place and to be treated that way put a bad taste in my mouth about the people that live...

Yellowstone General Store - the better place to eat & shop when at Old Faithful. Expect a high($) price when you eat - $11.50 for a bacon cheeseburger w/fries OR $15.00 for a Bison/Elk sandwich. They know they can "get you" on the price. Nonetheless, still a good product and I can tell you that everyone gets hungry when hiking the geyser basin. Excellent gift selection & they keep items for all budgets. Staff always does a beyond excellent job of making sure your needs are met & questions...