Is Wally & Buck Still Open? Update (Missoula, MT)
Current status
As of September 2026, Wally & Buck is listed open on wallyandbuck.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: Wally & Buck's own website shows a functioning online ordering cart, posted menu, and active job listings as of the September 2026 site check.
- Season / episode Season 41, Episode 1
- Original air date
- Address 319 E Front St, Missoula, MT 59802
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On "Funky Fresh" (aired 2024-12-27), Guy Fieri visited Wally & Buck, a smash-burger restaurant in downtown Missoula, MT, that describes itself on its own website as "Missoula's Smash Burgers." The restaurant operates at 319 E Front St. According to Wally & Buck's website, checked September 2026, the site displays a working shopping cart for online orders, a posted menu, and an employment page inviting job applicants — signs that the business continues to operate, take orders, and hire staff. No press coverage describing a closure, change in ownership, or relocation was found during this review. The restaurant's street address and smash-burger concept match what was documented when the episode aired, and the website gave no indication that its format or ownership has changed since the show's release.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Funky Fresh
- What was featured
- Missoula's smash burgers, per the restaurant's own website branding
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Wally & Buck
Frequently asked questions
Is Wally & Buck still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Wally & Buck is listed open on wallyandbuck.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Wally & Buck after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
On "Funky Fresh" (aired 2024-12-27), Guy Fieri visited Wally & Buck, a smash-burger restaurant in downtown Missoula, MT, that describes itself on its own website as "Missoula's Smash Burgers." The restaurant operates at 319 E Front St. As of September 2026, Wally & Buck is listed open on wallyandbuck.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Wally & Buck located?
319 E Front St, Missoula, MT 59802. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Wally & Buck?
Season 41, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 27, 2024. The episode is titled “Funky Fresh”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
No press coverage describing a closure, change in ownership, or relocation was found during this review. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Wally & Buck still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
According to Wally & Buck's website, checked September 2026, the site displays a working shopping cart for online orders, a posted menu, and an employment page inviting job applicants — signs that the business continues to operate, take orders, and hire staff. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 319 E Front St, Missoula, MT 59802
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- wallyandbuck.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Montana
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Sources
- wallyandbuck.com — http://wallyandbuck.com/
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