Eating a healthy, balanced diet is hard enough when you have all the time in the world to plan and prepare your meals. Throw in a busy lifestyle or a demanding job (or both) and it becomes practically impossible. But if you happen to live in Gallatin County, a delicious (and nutritious) lunch is never far away. The hot bar at Bozeman’s Community Food Co-Op is a convenient alternative to fast food—and as a bonus, you won’t hit a mid-afternoon slump.

The Co-Op is a local, independent grocery store with two locations in Bozeman.

Bozeman Community Food Co-Op / Google The Co-Op’s story began in 1979, when a group of locals decided they wanted more democratic control of their food supply. The store moved to its current space at 908 West Main in 1992, undergoing a huge expansion shortly thereafter.

Inside, you’ll find an array of grocery items, including a lot of hard-to-find ingredients.

Community Food Co-op, Bozeman / Facebook The shelves are stocked with local, organic items, all of which are decided on by the co-op members.

During the busy lunch hours, you’ll find a lot of locals gathered around the hot bar.

Community Food Co-op, Bozeman / Facebook Both locations have a hot bar, and they definitely stay busy.

So… what will you find on the deli menu? A little bit of everything, usually.

Bozeman Community Food Co-Op / Google The menu changes daily, and it’s based on whatever fresh ingredients the team has on hand.

The selection of soups will warm you up on a cold day.

Community Food Co-op, Bozeman / Facebook And if the Three-Cheese Macaroni is on the menu when you visit, please don’t pass it up.

The salad bar is also a beloved staple, but don’t over look the pre-made salads (or any pre-made meals) in the deli.

Community Food Co-op, Bozeman / Facebook The prepared meals are fantastic, and you can make requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions.

Bozeman’s Community Food Co-op is open daily, although the hot bar is only open Monday - Friday.

Community Food Co-op, Bozeman / Facebook Stock up on weekend groceries while treating yourself to a healthy lunch.

Did you know about the hot bar at this co-op?

Bozeman Community Food Co-Op / Google

The Co-Op’s story began in 1979, when a group of locals decided they wanted more democratic control of their food supply. The store moved to its current space at 908 West Main in 1992, undergoing a huge expansion shortly thereafter.

Community Food Co-op, Bozeman / Facebook

The shelves are stocked with local, organic items, all of which are decided on by the co-op members.

Both locations have a hot bar, and they definitely stay busy.

The menu changes daily, and it’s based on whatever fresh ingredients the team has on hand.

And if the Three-Cheese Macaroni is on the menu when you visit, please don’t pass it up.

The prepared meals are fantastic, and you can make requests to accommodate any dietary restrictions.

Stock up on weekend groceries while treating yourself to a healthy lunch.

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Address: Bozeman Community Food Co-op - West Main, 908 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA