The Cove Pizza and Deli is a family friendly restaurant, locally owned, and operated by the Avison family since 2003. It is conveniently located in downtown Polson across the street from the Riverside Park. Our pizza is hand tossed, and served with the freshest toppings. The sandwiches are prepared on bread from the local bakery, and loaded with the finest meats, cheeses, and veggies.
We also offer a salad bar, and homemade soup, pizza by the slice, wraps, and snacks. Cove Pizza and Deli is proud to serve 16 different Wilcoxsons Ice Cream flavors. Cove Pizza and Deli has a variety of beverages for the whole family. Everything from soda, hot cocoa, cider, tea, and local beer (on draft and in the bottle).
We also offer a salad bar, and homemade soup, pizza by the slice, wraps, and snacks. Cove Pizza and Deli is proud to serve 16 different Wilcoxsons Ice Cream flavors. Cove Pizza and Deli has a variety of beverages for the whole family. Everything from soda, hot cocoa, cider, tea, and local beer (on draft and in the bottle).
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The Cove Deli and Pizza is proud to serve Wilcoxson's Ice Cream. Wilcoxson's has produced premium old-fashioned hard ice cream for over EIGHTY YEARS. A Montana Company located in Livingston, Wilcoxson's makes approximately 65 different flavors.
To name a few: Chocolate Runs Through It (named after a famous Robert Redford movie filmed in Livingston); Stuck in a Rut (French vanilla, caramel swirls, mini-rolo's); Montana Moose Moss (mint ice cream, chocolate swirls, mini-peppermint patties); Huckleberry (huckleberry ice cream and real Montana berries!)And yes we will make you the best milkshake you have ever had with any of our 16 flavors.
To name a few: Chocolate Runs Through It (named after a famous Robert Redford movie filmed in Livingston); Stuck in a Rut (French vanilla, caramel swirls, mini-rolo's); Montana Moose Moss (mint ice cream, chocolate swirls, mini-peppermint patties); Huckleberry (huckleberry ice cream and real Montana berries!)And yes we will make you the best milkshake you have ever had with any of our 16 flavors.
Its idea for conception originated with Kevin Avison, who then approached brother, Ryan, and parents Ken and Tami, to join him in this venture. Kevin was a teacher and football coach, Ryan was a recent college graduate, and Ken and Tami, a retired superintendent, and R.N., respectively. Kevin's wife, Aimee, also worked to make this a reality.
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Debi Kulawinski
Jan 24, 2022
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I have been a huge fan of The Cove for several years, eat there often when I go to Polson, and recommend it contantly. However. I have seen the quality diminish over the last several months. Yesterday, in addition to my in house order, I ordered a take & bake, as I often do. It was so skimpy on toppings, and when baked the crust was paper thin, started burning after 8 minutes in the oven, tasted like flour and was sooooo tough it was like chewing on cardboard. I would've been better off with a store bought boxed pizza. Am thinking I will need to find a new fav spot. š
Jeffrey Oliver
Dec 26, 2021
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M. Lowy
Sep 05, 2021
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Michael P.
Aug 23, 2021
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This was a tough review.
I really dislike giving bad reviews.
I was driving through town and needed to stop to feed the family and didn't take the time to read reviews.
The greeting was terrible from the young man working. Just, what can I get you?
The tables were uncleared around us for the duration of our visit. Three tables total.
The pizza dough was the part that down graded the meal. The crust tasted like elementary school pizza squares. That probably dates me, but it's true.
I really dislike giving bad reviews.
I was driving through town and needed to stop to feed the family and didn't take the time to read reviews.
The greeting was terrible from the young man working. Just, what can I get you?
The tables were uncleared around us for the duration of our visit. Three tables total.
The pizza dough was the part that down graded the meal. The crust tasted like elementary school pizza squares. That probably dates me, but it's true.
Julie Schreckendgust
Aug 21, 2021
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K. L.
Aug 21, 2021
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Delicious sandwiches and great location next to a park. Perfect picnic set-up.
I understand that most places are short staffed but if there's an hour wait - being notified at time of ordering would be appreciated.
While waiting one worker was walking around commenting that we are going to be here a while. Not sure her role but she wasn't helpful in assuring us or appreciating our patience. The customers were all understanding though, sounded like a lot of locals.
I understand that most places are short staffed but if there's an hour wait - being notified at time of ordering would be appreciated.
While waiting one worker was walking around commenting that we are going to be here a while. Not sure her role but she wasn't helpful in assuring us or appreciating our patience. The customers were all understanding though, sounded like a lot of locals.
Melody Snyder
Jul 30, 2021
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James R.
Jul 11, 2021
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Sandra S.
Jul 04, 2021
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Got VERY sick after eating melted ice cream from the ice cream parlor section. Most of the flavors were melted so we just thought oh let's get it. NEVER AGAIN. Being pregnant I will never return here as there seems to be no one managing or following food safety protocols. Just kids clocking in an out.
Breanna Bell
Jul 02, 2021
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The guy who took our orders was awful. My friend asked for the Caesar and he didn't know what it was called so he made her look it up. Then he asked her what kind of dressing she wanted on her Caesar salad... He put in the wrong size pizza and had to get a manager to override it and he was annoyed at us for himself putting the wrong size in. No gluten free crust available. We waited a long time for the food. Finally a girl came out and asked if we had gotten any of our food yet. Our table was empty, so no.... she didn't say anything else and went back inside. My husband's sandwich was great, but
Ned Hallmark
Jun 28, 2021
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Ordered a chicken Caesar salad and received frozen chicken. We also had the captain jack sparrow and it came with more bread and horseradish sauce than meat. The meat was bland and tasted like nothing. They also advertise things on the menu that they donāt have such as gluten free crust. the person behind the counter didnāt seem like he wanted to help. Bad
Steve Nei
Jun 21, 2021
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After your search for a clean table, check out the tinted blinds next to the booths. Wonder what the kitchen looks like.
Called in a pizza order, arrived and told to sit down and they would bring it out. 15 minutes after our pickup time we asked if it was close to ready. It was sitting on the counter while the 3 girls working there were dancing in the back.
One girl said she forgot about it and tried to charge us again even though we paid her 15 minutes prior.
Only one other couple in the restaurant.
They donāt care and are not cleaning the restaurant.
Called in a pizza order, arrived and told to sit down and they would bring it out. 15 minutes after our pickup time we asked if it was close to ready. It was sitting on the counter while the 3 girls working there were dancing in the back.
One girl said she forgot about it and tried to charge us again even though we paid her 15 minutes prior.
Only one other couple in the restaurant.
They donāt care and are not cleaning the restaurant.
Kevin Schoon
May 22, 2021
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I ordered a Ranch chicken wrap. It tasted like canned chicken with lots of ranch poorly wrapped in a tortilla then dropped in a basket.
Went back the next day and ordered a meat pizza. The dough was extra thick with little toppings and no flavor. I could taste the black olives over the cheese and meats
The staff who brought us our food seemed bothered by presence, they literally dropped off food at the end of the table and walked away.
Went back the next day and ordered a meat pizza. The dough was extra thick with little toppings and no flavor. I could taste the black olives over the cheese and meats
The staff who brought us our food seemed bothered by presence, they literally dropped off food at the end of the table and walked away.
Kelly L.
Apr 03, 2021
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If you want to spend $60+ for mediocre sandwiches and some ice cream and get a side of attitude and eye roll for free, this is the place for you. The girl that took our order was friendly enough, but the girl that delivered it to our table and scooped our ice cream clearly hates her job and customers. When we asked what was in a flavor ice cream that had an obscure name, she seemed bothered and annoyed to have to answer and mumbled incoherently beneath her mask. When we didn't tip on the ice cream (we had tipped on the lunch bill, and honestly she was so rude getting the ice cream she didn
Joe B.
Oct 13, 2020
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Just what I was looking for and like ! A PIZZA place . Relaxing booth , free pickle , and a great cheesy cheese pizza ! Hard to find ! New in town , gave it a try . Tasty pizza with good crust , sauce and cheese !
Great pizza place with games for kids and booths and good pizza ! Can't wait to go back and try some other stuff and have another pizza !
Great pizza place with games for kids and booths and good pizza ! Can't wait to go back and try some other stuff and have another pizza !
Tasha A.
Feb 10, 2020
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Chris A.
Jul 25, 2019
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Just had pizza tonight. Two huge parties had just finished up but employees were still great even when busy and tired. Pizza was very good and the gal the served our ice cream tonight was as sweet as pie. Highly recommend and we will be back. They even took an order two minutes before 9 with zero attitude and kept service ice cream long after as people kept coming in. Great service.
Leilani F.
Jul 09, 2018
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We had a group of 18 on 7/3/18. We shoved some tables together so we could visit. We ordered about 6 giant pizzas and some other goodies and ended up taking some home. Order at the counter and they deliver at the table. Everyone was happy with their selection. Didn't have to wait too long AND they are connected to an ice cream shop which had the best huckleberry ice cream ever. Had to go back 2 days later to get some more. This is not a fancy place, but it seemed like there were a lot of locals eating there. I'd go back again if I were in the neighborhood.
Sue B.
May 12, 2018
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We are at the Cove for lunch today and had a wonderful experience! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The food was great. Some our party had sandwiches others had pizza and one had the fish tacos. We order the cheeses stocked with marinara sauce. The y were fabulous! The jalapeƱos were warm so we picked them off. The dough was so fabulous. They were the best I've ever had.
This place also has ice cream. Yum! I highly recommend this place to eat!
This place also has ice cream. Yum! I highly recommend this place to eat!
Simon L.
Jun 05, 2017
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Kindness, coincidence, and a really tasty sandwich...
I got all of these on Sunday and in spades. I was in a rush to get to the airport in Missoula from Whitefish to catch my flight back home to the Bay. Running low, I stopped to get fuel in Polson on Flathead Lake. For some reason, the fuel filler door wouldn't open nor could I pry the door open manually. I called roadside assistance and they hung up on me repeatedly. In a jam and running out of time, I saw a couple people in front of me talking and I told them my predicament and asked them if anyone has any ideas for a solution. One guy
I got all of these on Sunday and in spades. I was in a rush to get to the airport in Missoula from Whitefish to catch my flight back home to the Bay. Running low, I stopped to get fuel in Polson on Flathead Lake. For some reason, the fuel filler door wouldn't open nor could I pry the door open manually. I called roadside assistance and they hung up on me repeatedly. In a jam and running out of time, I saw a couple people in front of me talking and I told them my predicament and asked them if anyone has any ideas for a solution. One guy
Ciarah C.
May 29, 2017
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We thought this was a great, quirky, yummy little spot to grab food on our way through town. The service was great, the atmosphere was fun (we did get to see the Memorial Day parade and program from our window seat) and we really enjoyed our soups and sandwiches. Only complaint was stale chips with the tortilla soup. It is a fast and affordable diner and the town and lake are beautiful!
Brian G.
Jan 08, 2017
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This seemed to be the only place open in Polson on Saturday for lunch, so the wife and I stopped in. Did not know exactly what to expect. The menu has a lot of options so we both got sandwiches. They were mediocre at best. A little too much bread and mayonnaise on mine, hardly any meat. Wife had similar issue with her sandwich. Employees were friendly to us and the service was pretty fast, but I don't believe we will be making a stop in here again.
Kody M.
Aug 29, 2016
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I love this place! They only reason I give it 4 stars is because it looks a bit old, and no one seemed to know how to logon to the wifi. The food was great. Their pizza has a lot of flavor and their clam chowder was very tasty. Most of the employees are teenagers. Some are great and others seem to be getting used to working. I'm sure once they get their bearings they will do amazing.
Jeff P.
Jul 24, 2015
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Jp P.
Feb 01, 2014
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