To narrow it down to one cook, who is considered the best home cook in America. Bryce took home 215 thousand dollars, plus the crown of best home cook in America, not too bad for the only Montanan on the show. The Best Small Town Cafe's In Montana There is something special about the small town cafe. We take a look and make a list of the best small-town cafes in Montana according to the people of Montana. Not all of those cafes made the list, but our list below is a pretty good start.