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12 Ways to Taste Wyoming’s Unique Flavors
2024-10-23 10:10:04
With its fair share of rustic cowboy culture and long-standing dude ranches, it’s safe to say that Wyoming is rich in delightfully hearty cuisine. Experience flavors around the state — from the iconic to the innovative — at these must-taste spots.
1 “Dang good donuts” at Cowboy Donuts in Rock Springs
Sample an array of doughy treats, from traditional old-fashioned and M&M-covered delights to gooey apple fritters — all baked from scratch that morning. Grab a dozen for the road and balance your breakfast flavors with a jalapeño-and-sausage-stuffed kolache.
2 Wrangle up a whoop-worthy meal at The Lone Buffalo Steakhouse in Dubois
Make your dinner a good one with an order of chewy cheese curds, followed by a bacon-topped blue-cheese burger served with a healthy portion of crispy fries. Top your meal off with a house cocktail, like the Huckleberry Moscow Mule.
3 Power up for a day of exploring at Crooked Creek Coffee Roasters in Casper
The folks here will have you rarin’ to go with cups of everything from black coffee and toasted-marshmallow-flavored lattes to green-pomegranate tea and chai. Looking for a superfood-fueled boost? Try the fruit smoothies and all-natural energy drinks.
4 Cure your pastry hankerings at The Bread Doctor in Torrington
Fresh-baked artisan breads, decadent desserts and savory lunch specials are all on the menu at this family bakery run by a local doctor. Chocolate-filled brioche paired with coffee soothes morning hunger pangs, while pillowy pretzels, flaky pastries and herb-sprinkled focaccias make the best road-trip snacks.
5 Recharge with treats at The Sugar Mouse Cupcake House in Laramie
After a day of adventure, give your body something to sing about. Stop at this specialty cafe serving savory menu items like English stew complemented by gourmet cupcakes in flavors like blackberry lavender and chocolate cherry. We recommend booking the afternoon tea to refresh your group’s energy over delectable scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
6 Refuel with wood-fired pie at Pizza Carrello in Gillette
With options like A Pizza My Heart — crafted with garlic-infused olive oil and a smattering of fresh basil to complement oh-so-savory sausage and pepperoni toppings — Pizza Carrello is beloved for its deliciously innovative pies.
7 Indulge in a hearty dinner at Miners and Stockmen’s
Steakhouse and Spirits in Hartville Come hungry for thick, juicy cuts of houseaged Black Angus beef at this Wild West steakhouse. Here, it’s all about the meat — and adult beverages. Pair your ribeye or filet mignon with a glass of Italian Chianti or dry chardonnay, or enjoy your meal cowboy-style with a whiskey on the rocks.
8 Dig into a meat-centric meal at Ponderosa Cafe and Bar in Hulett
Step inside an Old West-style saloon for some stick-to-your-ribs fare, from grilled pork chops and beer-battered walleye to New York strip steaks and hefty burgers served with fries and slaw.
9 Recount the day’s adventures over a fine supper at The Warehouse Gastropub in Sheridan
Specialties like a bacon-piled burger served with truffle-rosemary-infused mayo or a classic margherita pizza topped with the freshest of basil make for the perfect finale to a day of sightseeing. Sip on a lemon-cheesecake martini for a very adult dessert concocted from tart limoncello.
10 Eat under wide-open skies at Pitchfork Fondue Western Outdoor Cookout in Pinedale
Dine in the great outdoors like a true cowboy at this special Western experience offered Thursdays through Saturdays. Bring the whole family and feast on wood-fired meat and veggies paired with homemade fondue sauces as you take in panoramic views of the Wind River Mountains together.
11 Fill up on a Westernstyle buffet at Buffalo Bill’s Irma Hotel in Cody
Built by the legendary Buffalo Bill in 1902, the historical Irma Hotel is a time portal into the Old West. Stop by the on-site restaurant for its famous summertime buffet, with favorites like slow-roasted prime rib, the barbecue-sauce-topped Cowboy Burger and Rocky Mountain rainbow trout.
12 Savor local ingredients at farm-to-table hot spot
Local Restaurant & Bar in Jackson Wyoming-raised beef and in-season produce are the focus at this American steakhouse in Jackson’s historical town square, where you can enjoy anything from an elk chop — served with a choice of sides, like truffled mac and cheese — to puff-pastry-wrapped buffalo Wellington.
MODERN EXPLORER
“I absolutely loved exploring downtown Laramie! It is a super cute and cozy town with delicious food spots, chill breweries and a dessert shop (The Sugar Mouse Cupcake House!) you can’t miss.” — TEE GEORGE
Outdoor Content Creator & Blogger, asipoftee.com
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