We sure do love our pie here in Montana, and we make no apologies for it. Pie is the signature dessert at many of our favorite places, but there’s just something special about savoring a freshly baked slice at a small town cafe.

If you’ve never heard of Shade Tree Cafe, you’re not alone. Not only is it located in a rural town of fewer than 300 people, but it also doesn’t have a website and has virtually no social media presence. But as we all know, sometimes those laid-back hidden gems have the best food… and this place is no exception.

You’ll find Shade Tree Cafe on Broadway Avenue in the small, quiet town of Denton.

J.B. Chandler / Google Denton is located in Fergus County, about 40 miles northwest of Lewistown.

This quaint little cafe takes up most of the space in the small downtown area.

Piers G / TripAdvisor Naturally, it’s a local favorite, and not because the locals don’t have many options. Many a tourist passing by has stopped in and called this place Montana’s best-kept secret.

Shade Tree Cafe serves breakfast until 11 a.m. daily, a mixture of delicious sweet and savory menu items.

Shade Tree Cafe / Facebook After that, guests can feast on burgers, sandwiches, and baskets with fried meats and housemade chips.

But no matter what time of day you visit, you’ll want to save room for dessert.

Shade Tree Cafe / Facebook The pie here is incredible, and they seem to have an endless supply of it.

Your pie flavor options will rotate seasonally and will depend on the ingredients that are available.

Shade Tree Cafe / Facebook Enjoy a slice there after a good meal (or as your meal), or take a pie or two to-go. Just don’t miss the chance to taste it.

If you ever find yourself in this quiet little farming town, stop in for a tasty meal and a decadent dessert. It’s worth the hype.

Shade Tree Cafe / Facebook The cafe’s Facebook page lists their business hours as open daily, starting with breakfast at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday) and closing at 8 p.m. most days. But since this is very much a small mom-and-pop operation, you may want to call before you go, especially if you’ve got a long drive for pie.

We’re so lucky to have hidden gems like this here in the Treasure State. Sometimes the Shade Tree Cafe lists their dinner specials or pie flavors on their Facebook page.

J.B. Chandler / Google

Denton is located in Fergus County, about 40 miles northwest of Lewistown.

Piers G / TripAdvisor

Naturally, it’s a local favorite, and not because the locals don’t have many options. Many a tourist passing by has stopped in and called this place Montana’s best-kept secret.

Shade Tree Cafe / Facebook

After that, guests can feast on burgers, sandwiches, and baskets with fried meats and housemade chips.

The pie here is incredible, and they seem to have an endless supply of it.

Enjoy a slice there after a good meal (or as your meal), or take a pie or two to-go. Just don’t miss the chance to taste it.

The cafe’s Facebook page lists their business hours as open daily, starting with breakfast at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday) and closing at 8 p.m. most days. But since this is very much a small mom-and-pop operation, you may want to call before you go, especially if you’ve got a long drive for pie.

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Address: Shadetree Cafe, 512 Broadway Ave, Denton, MT 59430, USA