Best Places to Eat

Mary’s Mountain Cookies

Mary’s Mountain Cookies are a MUST stop in Downtown Cheyenne. They have been serving up freshly baked cookies nationwide and shipping them all around the world since 1986. Their flagship store is based in Fort Collins, Colorado but has since expanded to have locations all over the country. But don’t worry, it still feels like a small-town bakery once you step inside. With several different freshly baked cookies to choose from, you can also enjoy any of a variety of other tasty treats, including edible cookie dough and brownies, or even create your very own ice cream-filled cookie!

• My Recommendation: The Frosted Oreo Cookie

The Metropolitan

Lovingly referred to as “The Met” by locals, this restaurant sits on the corner of 17th and Carey Avenue which was included in the 1980 expansion of the Downtown Cheyenne Historic District. Inside the restaurant is decorated in modern, lounge-style furniture, but yet is still comfortable and non-pretentious. The group of us that had dinner here had a variety of food and drinks, everything from the salmon which was phenomenal to the steak, which was cooked to perfection.

• My Recommendation: A Dirty Shirley for a beverage, the Crispy Brussel Sprouts for an appetizer, and the Steak Frites for your main course.

Mort’s Bagels

Looking for a quick and easy breakfast before you start a busy day exploring Cheyenne? Go no further than Mort’s Bagels. Mort’s Bagel Shop has proudly served both locals and travelers Cheyenne, the freshest bagels since 1993.

• My Recommendation: The Wyoming Sunrise Breakfast Sandwich which is served on your choice of bagel with plain cream cheese, avocado, tomato & red onion. Pair that with a fresh cup of coffee and you’re ready to go!

La Paz Tacos

You’re going to have to trust me on this one because the best tacos in Cheyenne are hidden in plain sight. Inside of this unassuming Mexican corner store, is in fact, the best tacos and burritos and town. If you’re looking for directions to this little shop while you’re in town, make sure to type in “Best Tacos y Burritos la Paz”. Then if you’re in the mood for a brewski then you’ll want to head next door (with your tacos) and grab a beer at Blue Raven Brewery, but more on them below!

• My Recommendation: The Shredded Beef Tacos

Espi’s

Also on my list of best unassuming restaurants, is Espi’s, which is hidden inside the old “Burger Inn” just outside of downtown. With an unlimited amount of freshly brewed coffee, there isn’t anything on the menu that isn’t good, but their skillets, burritos and biscuits and gravy are to die for!

• My Recommendation: A hash skillet topped with their green chile gravy with piping hot black coffee.