A new French fusion brunch restaurant is open in Missoula. On the corner of Higgins and Front, in the building that El Cazador used to occupy, sits the brand-new brunch spot Très Bonne.

Brightly lit and decorated with tasteful, feminine decor and a cheerful pink flamingo as their mascot, the restaurant’s service has been described as relaxed, yet efficient in Google reviews, which is impressive considering their very recent soft opening. 

Ben Burda who runs Cucina Florabella and Bar Plata is one of two men behind the creation of the new restaurant. Très Bonne will feature the same coffee menu as Florabella, as well as pastries and classic brunch items. Their food looks delectable. 

In addition to unique plates and cocktail options, the restaurant plans to be one of the few brunch places in Missoula that operates on all day hours. As they start off, they will serve breakfast from 8-3, Wednesday through Sunday, and they hope to transition into an evening dinner service in the future from 5-10 the same days. They are, however, closed Monday and Tuesday.

On their website, the restaurant is described with three words, “Trés Bonne Missoula: Booze. Brunch. And vibes.” They have a special focus on their cocktails and the pairing of those cocktails with their food options, which makes it the perfect restaurant to treat the special guardians in your life.

Personally, the most exciting things on the menu include their beignets, fried bread pudding, croissant waffles, croque madame and their mushroom benny. Missoula is thought to be starved for a great brunch place, and Trés Bonne will hopefully satiate that need.