4 Best Restaurants in Laramie, Cheyenne, Laramie, and Southern Wyoming

Altitude Chophouse and Brewery

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A favorite of locals, this restaurant offers tasty handcrafted ales and fine cuisine, with surprising twists on American classics, including steaks, burgers, and pizza. The decor is mountain themed, with a beautiful bar. Beer connoisseurs should check out the best-selling Tumblewheat, a light-flavored American wheat brew.

American $$ Lunch Dinner
320 S. 2nd St., Laramie, Wyoming, USA
307-721–4031
www.altitudechophouse.com
Known For
  • charred lime salmon
  • rib eye garnished with fried onions
  • award-winning beers brewed in-house
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted

Sugar Mouse Cupcake House

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This pleasant downtown bakery is best known for its wide, changing selection of gourmet cupcakes. It also offers espresso drinks and items you'd expect in an English teahouse, including crumpets and biscuits. For lunch, there's English stew and a soup of the day.
Bakery Lunch Dessert Quick Bite $ Family
211 Grand Ave., Wyoming, 82072, USA
307-223–2147
www.thesugarmouse.net
Known For
  • sumptuous cupcakes, with seasonal flavors
  • dairy- and gluten-free cupcake options
  • wide selection of tea, many imported from England
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

Sweet Melissa Café and Front Street Tavern

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If you need a break from steaks and burgers (or if meat is never your thing) this charming downtown café is the local spot for vegetarian and vegan eats, as well as carefully crafted cocktails brought right to your table from the adjoining tavern. The menu is extensive and diverse, with Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean influences, with a good selection of desserts and a menu for kids, too. Front Street has a historic pub feel and offers a long list of signature and classic cocktails, as well as wines, beers, and various types of liquor—even absinthe.
Vegetarian Lunch Dinner Dessert $$
213 S. 1st St., Laramie, Wyoming, 82072, USA
307-742–9607
www.sweetmelissacafe.com
Known For
  • clearly labeled vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • delicious cauliflower "wings"
  • tasty cocktails, reasonably priced
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

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Wyoming's Rib and Chop House

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This fun and casual small chain has some of the best ribs, steaks, and seafood you'll find in the state. The portions are eye-popping in size, and there's a good selection of sides and desserts, plus a full bar. The atmosphere is more sports bar than traditional steak house, and with a location right by the stadium, the place often brings in a young crowd. Brunch is offered on the weekends.