“Boulder is a nice supportive little community.” That was the reaction of Josh Sperle, co-owner of the community’s newest restaurant, after about a week in business. Sperle and partner Mackenzie Leggitt have big plans for the “Farmer’s Table.” Focusing on locally sourced, fresh foods they are taking advantage of their years of experience in food service to bring their dream to life.
They considered opening a restaurant in Butte first, but settled on Boulder as the first location for what they hope will be a successful string of small cafés. Friday they said they were glad they made that choice. In a small town restaurant, they said, “We can put more time into our food…and spend more time with our customers.”
Getting to know locals was one of the highlights of their first week of operation, along with the many out of towners who stopped in during the Ballin’ in Big Rock benefit basketball tournament. All of those customers found an extensive menu filled with farm fresh dishes: huckleberry cheesecake with berries handpicked by the duo; burgers with 100 percent Montana raised, grass-fed beef; fresh-baked bread; spaghetti with sauce made from scratch by Sperle that he describes as “killer”; shrimp kabobs roasted over an open fire; breakfast served all day and much more.
