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With its fair share of rustic cowboy culture and longstanding 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 fluffy lemon and traditional old-fashioned to M&M-covered delights — 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 a fully loaded blue-cheese burger, topped with crispy bacon and caramelized onions. You can’t go wrong with any dish that comes with a healthy serving of dippable steak fries. Top your meal off with The Lone Buffalo Old Fashioned, made with a strong pour of rye whiskey. 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 Newly baked artisan breads, pastries and cookies are all on the menu at this family bakery run by a local doctor. Crumbly palmiers paired with coffee soothe morning hunger pangs, while fresh bread, cookies and savory tarts make the best road-trip snacks. 5 Recharge with healthy fare at Sweet Melissa in Laramie After a day of adventure, give your body some good eatin’ at this vegetarian cafe with fresh salads, hearty soups and wholesome sandwiches piled high with everything from portobello mushrooms to pickled veggies. We recommend the deluxe grilled cheese, artichoke burger or enchiladas. 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 smattering of fresh basil to complement oh-so-savory sausage and pepperoni toppings — Pizza Carrello is beloved for its deliciously innovative pies. 7 Pair a bowl of Chugwater Chili with a handmade soda at Chugwater Soda Fountain Stop by the oldest operating soda fountain in Wyoming for an old-fashioned soda, malt or milkshake — which come in nearly 30 flavors like lavender and butterscotch — and pair it with a bowl of famous Chugwater Chili. 8 Dig into a Wyoming-raised beef burger at Ponderosa Cafe in Hulett Step inside an Old West-style saloon for some stick-to-your-ribs fare, from grilled pork chops and meatloaf to bone-in rib-eye steaks and hefty burgers served with crinkle-cut fries. 9 Recount the day’s adventures over a fine supper at Frackelton’s in Sheridan Specialties like free-range chicken served with mashers, or oven-baked tenderloin drizzled in bacon-infused gorgonzola make for the perfect finale to a day of sightseeing. Sip on a whipped-cream-topped hot-buttered rum for a very adult dessert. 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 Western-style 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 hotspot 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 seasonal wild mushrooms — to crispy pork shank. Support Local Businesses Keep our small towns thriving by seeking out locally owned small businesses whenever possible. Learn more at TravelWY.com/shop-local. MODERN EXPLORER “In Wyoming, your guests are your family — whether they’re in your home or your restaurants. I love to cook for my family. Nothing brings people together more than great food.” — RICHARD BARNES Chef/Owner, The Lone Buffalo Steakhouse and The Lone Burrito in Dubois WANT TO LEARN MORE? Discover Wyoming’s many delicious restaurants at TravelWY.com/restaurants.
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