You just can’t beat small town local diners to immerse yourself into the essence of a town and its people. These hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming provide the taste and feel of the wild, wild west that we are so drawn to. They may not look like much from the outside, but they pack a powerful punch when it comes to their food. Sometimes the most unassuming things are the things that stand out the most.
- The Emporium Restaurant, Hawk Springs
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Facebook/The Emporium Restaurant The Emporium Restaurant in Hawk Springs was built in the early 1900s as a gas station, and it quickly became a one-stop shop for travelers. First, a country store opened up here, and later on, a small cafe started serving homestyle meals. The Emporium exudes a cozy, rustic atmosphere with a Western motif. They specialize in smoked ribs, salmon, steaks, and homemade pies. Imagine that - lobster tail at a gas station! This is absolutely one of the best hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming. Follow the Emporium on Facebook, here.
- Donna’s Main Street Diner, Newcastle
Facebook/Donna’s Main St Diner Donna’s may be a small diner, but it has everything you could possibly want for breakfast or lunch. Order oversized, fluffy pancakes, an omelette, a burger, or a big, fresh, salad. You’ll find a crowd of locals here at any given time. Follow Follow Donna’s Main Street Cafe on Facebook to learn more.
- Cowboy Cafe, DuBois
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Facebook/Cowboy Cafe - Dubois, WY While the appearance of the restaurant doesn’t scream “look at me,” this is a very cute and casual cafe that’s known for serving up amazing pies. The food is great, too, and this little restaurant is located right in the heart of town. Read more about this popular cafe right here.
- Buffalo Valley Cafe, Moran
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Facebook/Buffalo Valley Cafe Buffalo Valley Cafe is certainly off the beaten path! If you know where to find it, though, you’ll find yourself surrounded by delicious food and stunning views. It’s a very casual, family-friendly cafe with outdoor seating - perfect for summer and fall. They offer great breakfast items to start your day, and their burgers are delicious. Pictured is fresh made salsa! Follow Buffalo Valley Cafe on Facebook, here.
- Ten Sleep Saloon
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Yelp/ Wolfy W. This little restaurant has lots of local character! They serve great steak, burgers, ribs with homemade BBQ sauce, and local beers. The bar has a pool table, and you’ll always find someone to start up a game.Follow Ten Sleep Saloon on Facebook for more information.
- Luxury Diner, Cheyenne
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Facebook/Luxury Diner The Luxury Diner is a converted dining car from a 1926 train. They offer breakfast and brunch and serve a great Santa Fe Breakfast Burrito and chicken-fried steak. The diner is casual and great for families, and their famous cinnamon buns are absolutely gigantic! People come from all over to dine at this one of a kind Cheyenne cafe. Read more about this welcoming diner here.
- J’s Prairie Rose, Laramie
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Facebook/J’s Prairie Rose J’s Prairie Rose is a wonderful little casual, family-friendly restaurant. They serve a delicious breakfast burrito with green chili. This small town diner is a great place to stop in for a meal any time of day.Visit the J’s Prairie Rose website, here, for more information.
What are your favorite hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming? Nominate your home town favorite and we’ll be sure to check it out!
Facebook/The Emporium Restaurant
The Emporium Restaurant in Hawk Springs was built in the early 1900s as a gas station, and it quickly became a one-stop shop for travelers. First, a country store opened up here, and later on, a small cafe started serving homestyle meals. The Emporium exudes a cozy, rustic atmosphere with a Western motif. They specialize in smoked ribs, salmon, steaks, and homemade pies. Imagine that - lobster tail at a gas station! This is absolutely one of the best hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming. Follow the Emporium on Facebook, here.
Facebook/Donna’s Main St Diner
Donna’s may be a small diner, but it has everything you could possibly want for breakfast or lunch. Order oversized, fluffy pancakes, an omelette, a burger, or a big, fresh, salad. You’ll find a crowd of locals here at any given time. Follow Follow Donna’s Main Street Cafe on Facebook to learn more.
Facebook/Cowboy Cafe - Dubois, WY
While the appearance of the restaurant doesn’t scream “look at me,” this is a very cute and casual cafe that’s known for serving up amazing pies. The food is great, too, and this little restaurant is located right in the heart of town. Read more about this popular cafe right here.
Facebook/Buffalo Valley Cafe
Buffalo Valley Cafe is certainly off the beaten path! If you know where to find it, though, you’ll find yourself surrounded by delicious food and stunning views. It’s a very casual, family-friendly cafe with outdoor seating - perfect for summer and fall. They offer great breakfast items to start your day, and their burgers are delicious. Pictured is fresh made salsa! Follow Buffalo Valley Cafe on Facebook, here.
Yelp/ Wolfy W.
This little restaurant has lots of local character! They serve great steak, burgers, ribs with homemade BBQ sauce, and local beers. The bar has a pool table, and you’ll always find someone to start up a game.Follow Ten Sleep Saloon on Facebook for more information.
Facebook/Luxury Diner
The Luxury Diner is a converted dining car from a 1926 train. They offer breakfast and brunch and serve a great Santa Fe Breakfast Burrito and chicken-fried steak. The diner is casual and great for families, and their famous cinnamon buns are absolutely gigantic! People come from all over to dine at this one of a kind Cheyenne cafe. Read more about this welcoming diner here.
Facebook/J’s Prairie Rose Cafe
Facebook/J’s Prairie Rose
J’s Prairie Rose is a wonderful little casual, family-friendly restaurant. They serve a delicious breakfast burrito with green chili. This small town diner is a great place to stop in for a meal any time of day.Visit the J’s Prairie Rose website, here, for more information.
For more of the best places to dine here in the Cowboy State, read 7 Wyoming Restaurants That Will Make You Feel Like You’re In The Wild West.
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Address: The Emporium At Hawk Springs, 225 US-85, Hawk Springs, WY 82217, USAAddress: J’s Prairie Rose, 410 S 2nd St, Laramie, WY 82070, USAAddress: Cowboy Cafe, East Rams Horn, Dubois, WY, USAAddress: 211 2nd St, Ten Sleep, WY 82442, USAAddress: Donna’s Main Street Diner, 207 E Main St, Newcastle, WY 82701, USAAddress: 16945 Buffalo Valley Rd, Moran, WY 83013, USAAddress: 1401 W Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA
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hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming November 29, 2020 Kim Magaraci What are the most popular foods in Wyoming? Wyoming is known for being home to so many iconic dishes! Our steaks are some of the best in the country, and it’s hard to top the Prime Rib served at many of our favorite local restaurants. Jerky is easy to find any time of year, and the famous Chugwater Chili is worth a trip way out to the town of Chugwater, itself! Bison and elk are as common as beef, and most of us would agree that there’s nothing better than a bison burger stacked high with toppings. Where is the best place to live in Wyoming? Wyoming’s small towns are some of the best places to live in the whole country. Tiny mountain towns like Centennial, quiet cities like Laramie, and one of a kind destinations like Cody are all vibrant, welcoming communities. What is Wyoming known for? Wyoming is known for wide, open spaces and stunning mountain landscapes. Our national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, are among the top destinations for American tourists, year after year. Our cuisine features bison, elk, and steaks that will make your mouth water, and our heritage is one of American history and Indigenous heritage.
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hidden gem restaurants in Wyoming
November 29, 2020
Kim Magaraci
What are the most popular foods in Wyoming? Wyoming is known for being home to so many iconic dishes! Our steaks are some of the best in the country, and it’s hard to top the Prime Rib served at many of our favorite local restaurants. Jerky is easy to find any time of year, and the famous Chugwater Chili is worth a trip way out to the town of Chugwater, itself! Bison and elk are as common as beef, and most of us would agree that there’s nothing better than a bison burger stacked high with toppings. Where is the best place to live in Wyoming? Wyoming’s small towns are some of the best places to live in the whole country. Tiny mountain towns like Centennial, quiet cities like Laramie, and one of a kind destinations like Cody are all vibrant, welcoming communities. What is Wyoming known for? Wyoming is known for wide, open spaces and stunning mountain landscapes. Our national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, are among the top destinations for American tourists, year after year. Our cuisine features bison, elk, and steaks that will make your mouth water, and our heritage is one of American history and Indigenous heritage.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Wyoming is known for being home to so many iconic dishes! Our steaks are some of the best in the country, and it’s hard to top the Prime Rib served at many of our favorite local restaurants. Jerky is easy to find any time of year, and the famous Chugwater Chili is worth a trip way out to the town of Chugwater, itself! Bison and elk are as common as beef, and most of us would agree that there’s nothing better than a bison burger stacked high with toppings.
Where is the best place to live in Wyoming?
Wyoming’s small towns are some of the best places to live in the whole country. Tiny mountain towns like Centennial, quiet cities like Laramie, and one of a kind destinations like Cody are all vibrant, welcoming communities.
What is Wyoming known for?
Wyoming is known for wide, open spaces and stunning mountain landscapes. Our national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, are among the top destinations for American tourists, year after year. Our cuisine features bison, elk, and steaks that will make your mouth water, and our heritage is one of American history and Indigenous heritage.
