Summer in Montana means many things, but one of the most important is "grilling season".

Now for some of us, "grilling season" is all year round, but there's no doubt that many Montanans will be bringing out the grills and getting them ready to cook some amazing foods all across Big Sky Country.

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It seems that those of who cook on the grill all have a specialty that we fall back on, for some it's pork, others will do wild game, burgers and hot dogs are always popular, but what is the number one item that Montanans are looking to grill? What is the item that Montanans agree on being the best thing you can make on the grill?

It's an interesting a question, and while we could debate the answer, the point is, we do have an answer.

What are Montanan's grilling?

When it comes to grilling in Montana, the number one item is none other than the Montana Ribeye. At least according to Inner Body that took a look at all 50 states to see what they were cooking on the grill. Oh, and in case you are curious, beef is the top choice for grillers across the country with burgers being the number one on the list.

It should be noted that ribeye is also popular in North Dakota, Colorado, and New Mexico.

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Now here is the important question, how do you like your steak? Rare? Medium rare? Well done? It has been said that you can tell a lot about a person by how they order a steak.

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Montana is Cowboy Country, but that doesn't mean we can't lay out the fancy silverware from time to time. When it comes to culinary creations, Montana has had its share of additions to the global palate, including the 8 Montana foods below.

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The Best Small Town Cafe's In Montana

There is something special about the small town cafe. From homemade pies to the waitress knowing your name and the way you like your eggs. These are the places that are the soul of a community, and even though many small towns in Montana have a cafe, it doesn't mean that there aren't small-town cafes in some of the bigger towns in the state.

We take a look and make a list of the best small-town cafes in Montana according to the people of Montana. Not all of those cafes made the list, but our list below is a pretty good start.


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