Basal

114 N Higgins Ave, Missoula
(406) 540-4098

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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Chicken Caprese Salad
Build Your Own Salad
Salmon Nicoise Salad
Yellow Curry Stir-Fry
Teriyaki Stir Fry
Basal Cobb Salad
Pesto Stir Fry
Pesto Stir-Fry
Green Smoothie

Menu

Salad
Winter Steak Salad
Mannix grass-fed steak, Basal mixed greens, roasted potato, pickled red onion, sun-dried tomato, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, herb-balsamic vinaigrette
Build Your Own Salad
Choice of greens, dressing, bread and butter. Ingredients $1 each. Protein and avocado are extra.
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
shaved Brussels sprouts, Basal mixed greens, little gem lettuce, kale, roasted broccoli, Barb's croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, green onion, vegan Caesar dressing
Chicken Caprese Salad
roasted chicken, Basal mixed greens, cherry tomato, mozzarella, green bean, Barb's croutons, sunflower seed, basil vinaigrette
Beet Salad
local beets, Basal mixed greens, spinach, chickpeas & lentils, snap pea, green onion, gorgonzola, hazelnut, herb-balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken, Orange & Fennel Salad
roasted chicken, Basal mixed greens, arugula, chickpeas and lentils, quinoa, orange, shaved fennel, castelvetrano olive, champagne-mustard vinaigrette
Basal Cobb Salad
roasted chicken, Daily's bacon, Basal mixed greens, kale, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomato, celery, gorgonzola, green onion, buttermilk ranch dressing
White Bean & Cauliflower Salad
rosemary-orange white beans, Basal mixed greens, arugula, roasted cauliflower, Barb's croutons, feta, pistachio, raisin, champagne-mustard vinaigrette
Falafel Salad
house-made baked falafel, Basal mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot, pickled onion, feta, lemon-garlic dressing

Smoothies
Almond Butter & Cacao Smoothie
banana, almond butter, gluten-free rolled oats, cacao, water
Green Smoothie
spinach, banana, pineapple, ginger, mint, lime, water
Build Your Own Smoothie
choose greens + 4 items, water
Creamy Blue Smoothie
banana, pineapple, chia seeds, mint, Moon Juice Blue Beauty adaptogenic rice protein, almond milk
Bright Smoothie
spinach, mango, pineapple, banana, turmeric, orange, water
Lion's Mane Chai Smoothie
banana, squash, ginger, Cool Earth Creamery Oat Milk, Lion's Mane mushroom powder, Lake Missoula Tea Company chai spice blend
Almond Butter & Jelly Smoothie
banana, strawberry, gluten-free oats, almond butter, water
Matcha Avocado Smoothie
pineapple, mango, avocado, organic matcha, Bulletproof collagen, passionfruit amla gotu kola
Autumn Smoothie
squash, pineapple, banana, orange, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, MCT oil, water
Winter Berry Smoothie
banana, cranberry, mixed berry, orange, ginger, clove

Stir-Fry
Teriyaki Stir-Fry
broccoli, bell pepper, purple cabbage, pickled onion, carrot, toasted almond, basmati rice, house-made coconut amino teriyaki
Yellow Curry Stir-Fry
broccoli, tomato, purple cabbage, pickled onion, carrot, toasted cashew, basmati rice, coconut milk, yellow curry
Pesto Stir-Fry
tomato, broccoli, snap pea, bell pepper, pickled onion, basmati rice, parmesan, basil-cashew pesto (pesto contains parmesan cheese)

Broth/Soup
Tomato Soup
tomato, onion, Grist sourdough bread, garlic, olive oil, thyme, basil, red pepper flake, salt, pepper, garnished with green onion
Basal Broth
Mannix grass-fed beef, Living River chicken, onion, carrot, celery, celery root, thyme, parsley, garlic, tomato, ginger, peppercorn, salt

Beverages
Sparkling Botanicals Bergamot Oolong
Sparkling botanical tea
Sparkling Botanicals Black Lemon
Sparkling botanical tea
Sparkling Botanicals Dandelion Ginger
Sparkling botanical tea
Sparkling Botanicals Elderberry Maqui
Sparkling botanical tea
Sparkling Botanicals Grapefruit Quince
Sparkling botanical tea
Sparkling Botanicals Schisandra Berry
Sparkling botanical tea
Topo Chico
Carbonated mineral water

Coffee/Tea
Latte
double shot espresso (Drum Coffee Basal Blend), steamed whole milk
Breve
double shot espresso (Drum Coffee Basal Blend), steamed half and half
Chai 16oz
16 ounce Lake Missoula Tea Company Colombian Black Tea and House Chai, whole milk (hot or iced)
Turmeric Adaptogenic Latte
turmeric, lion's mane mushroom powder, lucuma, tocos, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, steamed whole milk
Cappuccino
double shot espresso (Drum Coffee Basal Blend), steamed whole milk
Drip Coffee
Drum Coffee (medium roast)
London Fog 16oz
Lake Missoula Tea Company Earl Grey Blue de la Creme tea with steamed milk
Cortado
double shot espresso (Drum Coffee Basal Blend), steamed whole milk
Bulletproof Coffee
Drum Coffee, grass-fed butter, Bulletproof MCT oil, Bulletproof collagen protein
Hot Chocolate
steamed whole milk, housemade chocolate mix
Matcha Latte
matcha, steamed whole milk
Steamer
steamed whole milk with flavor of choice
Tea 16oz
Lake Missoula Tea Company
Mocha
double shot espresso (Drum Coffee Basal Blend), housemade chocolate mix, steamed whole milk
Americano
double shot espresso (Drum Coffee Basal Blend), hot water
Espresso
Drum Coffee Basal Blend
Cacao Adaptogenic Latte
cacao, cordyceps, reishi, chaga, lucuma, maca, cinnamon, steamed whole milk

Snacks
Coracao Candy Bar Almond Butter Bar
A chocolate company whose goal is to make sustainably sourced & health-conscious chocolate that not only tastes amazing but leaves you feeling great long after. Keeping in mind those with food sensitivities, everything is vegan, gluten-free, dairy free, soy-free, peanut-free, & refined sugar-free.
Extra Bread & Butter
Oat Bar
gluten-free oats, banana, coconut oil, agave, seasonal fruit and nut combination
Chocolate Square
Burnt Fork Bend (Stevensville, MT) bean-to-bar chocolate (80% dark)
Gluten-Free Cornbread
Orange
Dried Mango
organic dried mango

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Recent Reviews

Exceptionally clean and sanitary restaurant. Very impressive! From the restroom to the counter tops, it's that clean. I recently had the beet salad and enjoyed my lunch. Highly recommend.
February 2026
We showed up this fine Saturday morning in 33°F weather. It was so cold, and we were just looking for a sip of espresso while our son battles the good fight in the NICU. We stepped in just for a soak of warmth while we walked, not sure of what was on the menu. We were greeted with a friendly atmosphere, and a smiling face. We explained that we just wanted some time to peruse the menu because we were walking while our son is in the hospital. He immediately asked if our son was...
February 2026
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Wow — what an incredible surprise! My partner and I went to Basal for date night, and we were blown away. It was 35° outside, yet everything on our plates tasted like it had just been picked fresh from the farm. I ordered the Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad, and my partner got the Autumn Chicken — both were absolutely delicious. The dressings were next-level: vibrant, balanced, and clearly made with care.

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November 2025

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Basal

114 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4098