Business Buzz: New coffee shop and eatery; new food trucks; 'spooky' downtown tours (2025)

Here's some business news in Missoula:

There's a new spot to get coffee, breakfast and lunch in Missoula. Mazevo Coffee recently opened its brand new location at 2500 Brooks St. The company, which has other locations in Montana cities, built a shiny new building that features an espresso bar, a drive-thru, outdoor seating and an indoor dining room with free Wi-Fi. They serve food like a pesto breakfast croissant or a chicken, bacon and mozzarella sandwich.

The company has six other locations in Montana, including in Billings and the Bozeman area.

"We couldn't be more excited to bring our beloved brews to the vibrant community of Missoula," the company wrote on its website. "We know how much Missoula loves its coffee, and we’re eager to become a part of your daily routine."

There have been quite a few new food trucks popping up in Missoula lately. Gary's Local, a hamburger, breakfast sandwich and milkshake stand in downtown Missoula, announced the grand opening of their second location at the Town and Country Lounge on Third Street near the Good Food Store. Also, another food truck called Little Pink is selling items like a Nashville-style spicy chicken sandwich out of a food truck at the Town and Country Lounge as well. Another truck called Puma has been selling Peruvian food around town, and one called The Goon Squad can be found at the US Foods Chef Store at 2501 Brooks Street for lunch and at other times and locations as well. For the full scoop on food truck locations every day, follow Food Truck Locator on Instagram.

Kamoon and Ragheef, two Middle Eastern restaurants under one roof at 1016 W. Broadway, recently expanded their indoor seating area to offer more space for customers.

The Downtown Missoula Partnership's Unseen Missoula program is offering a new "Screams and Spirits Tour."

"The Screams and Spirits Tour takes a deep dive into downtown Missoula’s chilling history, with forgotten cemeteries, eerie landmarks, and scandalous figures that many have never heard of," the nonprofit stated in a press release. "Led by knowledgeable guides, guests will explore the city’s haunting past, where tales of scandal, crime, and mystery come to life."

The tour winds through downtown Missoula’s historic streets, stopping at sites of "local legend and once-forgotten graveyards."

"It concludes at the Cranky Sam Public House, located in the heart of Missoula’s historic red-light district, where guests might feel the presence of long-gone spirits or hear the echoes of their cries from centuries past," the organization said. "This journey through time promises an unforgettable experience as Missoula’s eerie history is brought to life under the evening sky."

The tours start on Oct. 3 and will run throughout October. They cost $25 per person and last about 90 minutes.

Each ticket holder will receive a $2 off coupon for drinks at Cranky Sam and a limited edition Screams and Spirits can koozie as a souvenir. The tour is ADA-accessible. For more information visit Missouladowntown.com/tours/unseenmissoula.

Guiding for the Future, a local nonprofit organization that works to protect aquatic habitats for future generations to enjoy, is having a fundraiser in partnership with a company called GuideTime on Oct. 3 at 945 Wyoming Street in the Old Sawmill District courtyard. There will be free bluegrass music, casting lessons, free barbeque and drinks, a 50/50 auction, speakers and outfitters and guides discussing ways to protect waterways. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FlasKap, a drinkware company founded by a former University of Montana student and headquartered in Bozeman, recently launched their latest product, the FreePour, with a new tapered cup-holder design "just in time for tailgate season, hunting season and fall adventures."

The founder and CEO, Drew Tonn, is a Montana native who studied at UM and earned his degree from Montana State University.

"The new FreePour cup-holder design not only makes it easier to take with you on boats, camp chairs, or golf carts, it also makes it easier to hold," said Scott Poniewaz, the director of marketing at FlasKap. "We're excited to expand our line of Montana-tough drinkware designed to support life's adventures and be the only bottle people need to take them from hydration to happy hour."

Missoula Aging Services recently put out a warning about a rise in scam calls that aim to collect personal information from consumers.

"In recent weeks, reports have surged describing scam callers posing as legitimate entities, including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare, other government agencies, banks, or tech support," the organization said in a press release. "Scammers claim to need personal details for verification purposes, such as birthdates, and use high-pressure tactics to trick victims into revealing more sensitive information, including Medicare numbers, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and passwords. Increasingly sophisticated fraudulent activities require individuals to remain vigilant and informed."

The Montana Senior Medicare Patrol is available to help all members of the public with concerns about potential health care fraud or billing issues. For assistance, people can call 406-728-0581 or email rlabrie@missoulaagingservices.org. The Montana SMP office is at 337 Stephens Ave. in Missoula.

“A red flag for any unsolicited call is asking for personal information," said Senior Medicare Patrol director Renee Labrie-Shanks. "We urge everyone to be cautious and to think twice before sharing any personal information over the phone.”

She urges anyone who suspects they receive a scam call to immediately hang up.