Wyoming is such a big state, it’s hard to find a place to eat if you don’t know the area you’re driving through. When it comes to hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming, locals know best! Here are a few favorites from all corners of the Cowboy State.
- The Burlington Place, Burlington
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Facebook / The Burlington Place The Burlington Place is a great bar where you’ll find some of the tastiest pizza in the state. Order a cold beer from their list of favorites and local brews and try a gourmet pizza that will blow your tastebuds away.
- Crossings Cafe, Elk Mountain
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Tripadvisor / Christopher P. The Crossings Cafe is the place to go when you’re looking for a homestyle meal. This cafe is tucked into the Elk Mountain Trading Post in a tiny town between Rawlins and Laramie. It’s so worth tracking down.
- Eleanor’s Again, Jackson
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Google Local / Alain Vongsouvanh Eleanor’s is a breath of fresh air in a town overrun with tourist trap restaurants. This local favorite is actually hidden in the back of a liquor store. Once you find it, you’re in for a real treat. Try the wings or an enormous burger.
- The Den, Daniel
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Google Local / Debbie Varras The Den in Daniel is a remote restaurant that’s known for their amazing prime rib. Stop by when it’s on the menu and you’ll wonder why it’s taken you so long to make the drive.
- Miner’s Grubsteak, Atlantic City
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Flickr / m01229 The Miner’s Grubsteak is one of the best hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming. It’s located in Atlantic City, a (mostly) abandoned mining town. The residents of AC still keep the town’s history alive, and stopping by for a meal is always an experience.
- The Coop, Gillette
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Google Local / Andrew Owens The Coop is the best cantina in Gillette! Locals will tell you this is the place to go if you’re looking for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. Get ready for a feast - their portions are huge.
- Big Horn Mercantile, Big Horn
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Facebook / Big Horn Mercantile The Big Horn Mercantile is another rural restaurant known for their wood-fired pizza. Stop by to learn more about this historic building and try a gourmet pie that will prove to you Wyomingites do know how to make a great pizza.
- 8th Street at the Ivy, Cody
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Goolge Local / Jeremiah Gillis This elegant restaurant is hidden in a hotel in downtown Cody. Stop in for a drink and to try one of their dinner specials if you’re looking for a treat! They also serve up an amazing, hearty breakfast in the mornings.
- WYOld West Brewing Co.
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Facebook / WYOld West Brewing Co. Stop by the WYOld West Brewing Co. in Powell to try local craft beers and hearty bar food. Their burgers and wraps are delicious and packed with flavor.
- Elkhorn Bar and Grill, Meeteetse
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Facebook / Elkhorn Bar and Grill The Elkhorn is the place to go if you find yourself traveling through Meeteetse! This hometown bar is known for their comfort food, like chili smothered tater tots shown above. You’ll feel like part of the family when you dine here.
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Facebook / The Burlington Place
The Burlington Place is a great bar where you’ll find some of the tastiest pizza in the state. Order a cold beer from their list of favorites and local brews and try a gourmet pizza that will blow your tastebuds away.
Tripadvisor / bagsalwayspacked
Tripadvisor / Christopher P.
The Crossings Cafe is the place to go when you’re looking for a homestyle meal. This cafe is tucked into the Elk Mountain Trading Post in a tiny town between Rawlins and Laramie. It’s so worth tracking down.
Google Local / Lauren Moss
Google Local / Alain Vongsouvanh
Eleanor’s is a breath of fresh air in a town overrun with tourist trap restaurants. This local favorite is actually hidden in the back of a liquor store. Once you find it, you’re in for a real treat. Try the wings or an enormous burger.
Google Local / Paul Genders
Google Local / Debbie Varras
The Den in Daniel is a remote restaurant that’s known for their amazing prime rib. Stop by when it’s on the menu and you’ll wonder why it’s taken you so long to make the drive.
TravelWyoming
Flickr / m01229
The Miner’s Grubsteak is one of the best hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming. It’s located in Atlantic City, a (mostly) abandoned mining town. The residents of AC still keep the town’s history alive, and stopping by for a meal is always an experience.
Tripadvisor / Kim H.
Google Local / Andrew Owens
The Coop is the best cantina in Gillette! Locals will tell you this is the place to go if you’re looking for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. Get ready for a feast - their portions are huge.
Facebook / Visit Sheridan WY
Facebook / Big Horn Mercantile
The Big Horn Mercantile is another rural restaurant known for their wood-fired pizza. Stop by to learn more about this historic building and try a gourmet pie that will prove to you Wyomingites do know how to make a great pizza.
Google Local / Jim DeLung, PhD
Goolge Local / Jeremiah Gillis
This elegant restaurant is hidden in a hotel in downtown Cody. Stop in for a drink and to try one of their dinner specials if you’re looking for a treat! They also serve up an amazing, hearty breakfast in the mornings.
Facebook / WYOld West Brewing Co.
Stop by the WYOld West Brewing Co. in Powell to try local craft beers and hearty bar food. Their burgers and wraps are delicious and packed with flavor.
Facebook / Elkhorn Bar and Grill
The Elkhorn is the place to go if you find yourself traveling through Meeteetse! This hometown bar is known for their comfort food, like chili smothered tater tots shown above. You’ll feel like part of the family when you dine here.
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