They’ve talked about it for years and now Ira and Amy Lake are taking the plunge into the restaurant business. “We’ve talked about it over the years, ever since the M&M closed. We wanted to get back into the restaurant business but with a smaller venue. Then we started wondering who was going to take over the sale yard. And here we are. This is ideal,” Ira explained. They hope to have the Cattlemen’s Cafe at Sidney Livestock Market Center open by Aug. 27. It’s a natural fit for Ira whose grandparents Martin and Myrtle Lake, then his parents Martin (Bud) and Marilyn, owned the M&M Cafe. Amy’s mouth-watering baking and strong work ethic play perfectly into the mix.
From dark to light, the restaurant has undergone a transformation, beginning with windows! New ceilings and flooring, lighting, counter tops and furnishings create a welcoming setting for diners while the completely remodeled, state-of-the-art kitchen and prep areas provide efficient, comfortable spaces to prepare delicious food. Clyde Madison and Paul Fifer have done an amazing job with the remodel, along with Prairie Electric, Olson Plumbing, Big Sky Siding and Windows, Rim Rock Cabinets and Frontier Heating.
Cattlemen’s Cafe will serve up breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The M&M’s famous roast beef dinner will be on the menu as well as Marilyn’s yummy pancakes. Using many of the M&M’s tasty recipes, Amy will be baking home-made pies (including sour cream raisin) and cakes (including Marilyn’s delicious chocolate cake) plus cinnamon and caramel rolls. Be sure to check out the daily lunch specials as well. Whole cakes and pies will be for sale but pre-orders are encouraged. Call 406-433-CAFE (2233).
It is important to Lakes to promote local and use as much as they can in their cafe. They are partnering with Yellowstone River Beef in Williston to provide local hamburger and Grains of Montana in Billings for local bread products. Craig’s Meats famous jerky will also be for sale to help get through long sale days.
If all goes well, Cattlemen’s Cafe will welcome diners on Aug. 27. Check their Facebook page for updates and daily specials.
“We hope to see you soon!” Ira exclaimed.
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