Wyoming’s small towns are full of fascinating history, and each one brings something unique to the Cowboy State. One tiny town in the middle of nowhere has earned a reputation for serving up some of the best comfort food in the West, all thanks to the famous Chugwater Chili recipe.

One of Wyoming’s most interesting places is the little town of Chugwater.

Flickr / Thomas Hawk It’s located in the heart of Platte County, pretty much in the middle of nowhere, and is home to just about 200 people.

Wyomingites flock to Chugwater from all over the state to try the world-famous Chugwater Chili, and to pick up their famous seasonings for their own recipes.

Google Local / Chugwater Chili Corporation The story began back in June of 1986 when local ranchers turned a Wyoming State Championship Chili Recipe into the Chugwater Chili Corp. Their goal was to create a business that would help sustain their little community.

Chugwater Chili is now a household name in the Cowboy State! The seasoning and recipe has been welcomed into the home of tens of thousands of Wyomingites.

Google Local / Chugwater Chili Corporation You can stop by their shop to try it for yourself, or order your own packets and canisters of the seasoning blend online.

This famous mix of spices is great for chili, obviously, but it’s also useful on dozens of other foods.

Google Local / Chugwater Chili Corporation Try Chugwater bacon, use it as a taco mix, sprinkle it in soups, or kick up your burgers. There’s no end to the creativity chefs have with Chugwater Chili.

If you’re not much of a whiz in the kitchen, you can stop by the Chugwater Soda Fountain and try some chili that’s waiting for you.

Flickr / Derek Bruff Wyoming’s oldest soda fountain has perfected the recipe, and they’re always willing to serve up a cup or bowl to visitors.

This charming soda fountain will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time!

Flickr / Derek Bruff Stop in to chat with the locals about the history of their town. Chugwater is known for being a ridiculously welcoming community.

Wash down the chili with a delicious hand-spun malt. It’s the perfect way to cool off your tastebuds!

Flickr / Derek Bruff A visit to this tiny town and a taste of Chugwater Chili is a culinary adventure you’ll always hold dear.

You can find out more and order your own seasonings from Chili Corp’s website, here!

Flickr / Thomas Hawk

It’s located in the heart of Platte County, pretty much in the middle of nowhere, and is home to just about 200 people.

Google Local / Chugwater Chili Corporation

The story began back in June of 1986 when local ranchers turned a Wyoming State Championship Chili Recipe into the Chugwater Chili Corp. Their goal was to create a business that would help sustain their little community.

You can stop by their shop to try it for yourself, or order your own packets and canisters of the seasoning blend online.

Try Chugwater bacon, use it as a taco mix, sprinkle it in soups, or kick up your burgers. There’s no end to the creativity chefs have with Chugwater Chili.

Flickr / Derek Bruff

Wyoming’s oldest soda fountain has perfected the recipe, and they’re always willing to serve up a cup or bowl to visitors.

Stop in to chat with the locals about the history of their town. Chugwater is known for being a ridiculously welcoming community.

A visit to this tiny town and a taste of Chugwater Chili is a culinary adventure you’ll always hold dear.

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Address: 210 1st St, Chugwater, WY 82210, USAAddress: Chugwater Soda Fountain, 314 1st St, Chugwater, WY 82210, USA