Canyon Eatery

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About Canyon Eatery

Canyon Eatery is a popular dining destination in the Yellowstone area, known for its efficient service and tasty, basic fare. It features a Chinese outlet, a western food outlet, a coffee shop, and an ice cream parlor all under one roof. Choices may be limited, but they cater to most requirements. Despite the crowds, the line moves quickly, and the staff is generally friendly and accommodating, even with the limited gluten-free options. The eatery is considered "ok," with some confusion around the layout and restroom directions, but the building and outdoor grounds are lovely. Visitors can enjoy a quick meal, and the spacious area is great for families, especially in the off-season when it is less crowded.

While the food may not be the greatest, it is convenient for visitors in a national park. The Chicken tender is mentioned as good and reasonably priced, while the BBQ pork sandwich is considered overpriced and not very good. The eatery serves Asian wok dishes, burgers, and other fast food at decent prices, along with ice cream for a sweet treat. Food is available to order until 9:30 PM, making it great for late dinners after exploring the park. Clean restrooms are available, and some customers have expressed concerns about food waste since leftovers are thrown away after service. A few visitors have reported experiences with rude staff, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the meal. Breakfast is served with a variety of items, including French toast and bacon, biscuit gravy with sausage, and potatoes, and the dining area is big and clean. The Tonkatsu ramen was surprisingly good, though the eggs are over-marinated in soy sauce, and the Pho wasn't bad. The slow cooked pot roast was a hit, and the bar/lounge area is great for an afternoon beer or cider. Nevertheless, Canyon Eatery remains a good stop for a break during Yellowstone adventures.

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Canyon Eatery Reviews

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414 ratings
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24%
4
16%
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18%
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15%
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27%
Food
2.8
Atmosphere
3.3
Service
3.4

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Very cool atmosphere but the food was pretty bad - my chicken was so dry and overcooked I could barely chew and swallow it.
We really enjoyed our experience here. After doing an early morning trip to the Lamar Valley, on our way back we stopped for breakfast at the Canyon Village Eatery.
There was a variety of items available for breakfast. There were quite a few folks already there for breakfast at around 8:30 AM. But we didn’t have to wait much.
The dining area is big and clean.
We ordered coffee, hot chocolate, French toast and bacon, biscuit gravy - sausage, and potatoes. It was delicious...read full review
Cafeteria style dining with a variety of food options and reasonable prices, so there's something for everyone. The menu doesn't change from day to day so if you're staying in the area for multiple days you might get tired of eating here. I loved their Asian noodle bowl choices. The Tonkatsu ramen was surprisingly good, but the eggs are over-marinated in soy sauce. Pho wasn't bad. Getting food is quick, but there can be a line to pay. Otherwise it's a quick place to get decent...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11:30AM - 3PM
5 - 9:30PM
6:30 - 10AM
Tuesday 5 - 9:30PM
6:30 - 10AM
11:30AM - 3PM
Wednesday 5 - 9:30PM
6:30 - 10AM
11:30AM - 3PM
Thursday 6:30 - 10AM
11:30AM - 3PM
5 - 9:30PM
Friday 6:30 - 10AM
11:30AM - 3PM
5 - 9:30PM
Saturday 5 - 9:30PM
11:30AM - 3PM
6:30 - 10AM
Sunday 5 - 9:30PM
11:30AM - 3PM
6:30 - 10AM
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