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Northwest Wyoming has many restaurants. Anyplace you go, you’ll find basic Western fare such as steaks, chicken, and burgers; in Jackson there’s a wider selection, with menus listing everything from Mexican and Thai dishes to trout, buffalo, and elk. There are also a few fine-dining establishments in the region. Arguably the best steaks in all of Wyoming are prepared at Svilars', a steak house in the tiny community of Hudson, east of Lander.
A local institution, this bakery is the perfect place to grab a cup of coffee and quick breakfast to go or hang out for hours just people-watching. In the summer months, tables are adorned with wildflowers. Sandwiches, soups, homemade bagels, muffins, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and so much more will keep you coming back every morning of your stay in Lander.
Not only does Nana’s, which opened in 2023, offer fresh donuts and eight lanes of bowling, but it also has a full-scale diner serving up all the casual fare you’d expect at an amusement park. In fact, kids will love the arcade games and prizes. There’s also a mechanical bull and a golf simulator among other games. The owner, who also owns the National Museum of Military Vehicles down the road, goes out of his way to hire staff with special needs, and the establishment, albeit big and over-the-top, has been embraced by the community.
Wyoming's best coffeehouse resides in Pinedale, but it looks like it belongs in Austin, Texas. That's because owner Cody Hamilton moved from Wyoming to Austin, where he became inspired to return to Wyoming and open a coffee shop. This third-wave café roasts all beans in-house and offers a delicious selection of espresso and brewed coffee beverages. The space is a beautiful blend of Nordic, alpine, and modern vibes.
In addition to a location in downtown Jackson, there’s a Pearl Street Bagels in this little wooden outpost just off Teton Pass Highway. The coffee and espresso here are always hot, the bagels are usually fresh (ask your barista which flavor came out of the oven last), and most of the spreads are homemade.
This is where Dubois residents gather most mornings (they have their usual tables) for the town gossip. Although the pastry selection is lacking, it’s not bad considering there’s almost nothing else in town open at 7 am. Most people come for the coffee and espresso, but you can also order tea, fresh fruit smoothies, and Italian sodas.
