Plains, Montana · Est. Local Roaster

We don't just serve coffee.
We make it —
from bean to cup.

Small-batch roasted right here in Plains. Every pour is shaped by the hands that grew it, the fire that developed it, and the care we pour into your cup every single morning.

Explore the Menu Find Us on Railroad Ave

Small-Batch

Roasted In-House

House-Baked

Fresh Daily

Local

Plains, MT

Steaming cup of coffee beside a freshly baked pastry on a dark wooden counter

"The best cup you'll find this side of the river."

— A regular, since day one

Coffee beans being roasted in a small-batch roaster with warm golden light

Our Story

Born on Railroad Ave,
built for the community

Lighthouse Coffee started with a simple conviction: the coffee in Plains deserves better than the same old blend behind the counter. So we started roasting our own — small batches, intentional profiles, beans we can actually name and trace back to the farm that grew them.

Everything in our case gets baked the night before, so when you walk in at 6 a.m., the croissants are warm and the pastries smell like they've always belonged here. Because they have.

Single-Origin Focus

Beans sourced directly from farms that practice sustainable, ethical growing.

Roasted Daily

Small batches roasted every morning so every cup hits its peak flavor.

House-Baked

Pastries, breads, and sweets made from scratch in our kitchen every evening.

Community First

A gathering place built for neighbors, regulars, and anyone who walks through the door.

The Experience

More than a coffee
stop — it's a ritual

There's a reason people drive past two other towns to sit at our counter. It's not just the coffee — though the coffee is serious work — it's the feeling you get the moment you step inside. The hum of the grinder. The smell of bread. The person behind the bar who knows your order before you open your mouth.

Light That Feels Like Morning

Large windows on Railroad Ave fill the space with natural light. Perfect for working, reading, or just watching the town wake up.

WiFi That Actually Works

Fast, reliable internet. Plenty of outlets. A quiet corner for remote work and a bustling center for catching up with friends.

Community Events & Open Mic

Live music most Friday evenings. Local art on the walls. A space that belongs to everyone who walks through the door.

Warm interior of Lighthouse Coffee with exposed brick, wooden counters, and customers enjoying their drinks

Est. Plains, Montana

Visit Us

Find us in the
heart of Plains

Address

600 W Railroad Ave
Plains, MT 59859-7660

Phone

(140) 624-20730

Hours

Monday – Friday 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What to Know

Free parking in the lot behind the building. Dogs welcome on leash. Wi-Fi password posted at the counter. We accept all major cards and cash.

We don't just serve coffee.
We make it —
from bean to cup.