I live and work in East Glacier during the summer as a Red Bus Tour driver/guide. On my all-day tours, I hype this final stop of the day, and my guests are never disappointed we stopped!🙌 This is the newest/second location of the iconic Polebridge Mercantile, with their infamous huckleberry bearclaws! Also try the chocolate cherry bearclaws, and my personal fave, the huckleberry danish! Since I stop here literally everyday, I have tried just about everything they make, including the HUGE stuffed breakfast sandwiches, fried chicken, Mac n cheese, sides and their various "rollies" as well. Nothing bad here! I've also purchased lip balms and lotions, a shirt and earrings, and a ceramic mug. At the end of the season, I purchased dozens of bearclaws to freeze and get me through a long, Glacier-less winter (and months later, yes they freeze well and are still delicious!) I tell everyone this is a MUST-STOP on the east side of your Glacier...
Read moreWhat a gem of a place! We came at a slightly awkward time between breakfast and lunch looking to pick up a picnic lunch before our boat ride at Two Medicine Lake, and some food for a long day of hiking the next day. We hit the jackpot! We bought a huckleberry bear claw and sticky bun for breakfast the next day, a hot breakfast sandwich with veggie sausage/egg/cheese that we devoured immediately out on the patio, a savory "pizza rollie" pastry for lunch the next day, a cold pastrami/cheese/pickle sandwich for our picnic, and a side of potato salad. Everything was delicious. The breakfast sandwich, pizza rollie, and potato salad were my personal favorites. There was a selection of cold sandwiches in the cooler, and the hot sandwiches and sides apparently get stocked ~11:30 am (we were too early for that). Clean restrooms available for customers as well. Don't miss Kyiyo Mercantile if you're in the Two Medicine...
Read moreKyiyo Mercantile – Culture, Style, and Spirit All in One Place
Kyiyo Mercantile is one of the coolest Indigenous-owned shops you’ll ever step into. It’s not just a store — it’s a whole vibe. You’ll find everything from traditional and contemporary Indigenous-made goods to seriously cool swag that carries meaning, story, and style.
Whether you’re after handcrafted beadwork, wellness products, or just want to treat yourself to something with heart, this place delivers. The staff? Groovy baby — warm, down-to-earth, and full of good energy.
This is a space that honors culture while keeping it fresh, modern, and deeply intentional. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and check it out. You’ll leave feeling more connected — and looking a little...
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