Best Hot Dog Joints in Wyoming!
There’s something about Wyoming’s smaller culinary scene that makes finding gems truly special. Lucky for those who’re fans of the hot dog, the scarcity of eateries crates a concentration on quality. So when you do find a hot dog joint, it may be the best one you’ve ever been to. Check out our favorites.
Born in a Barn, Laramie, WY
The Barn may be new, but it’s no neophyte. For the past few years, this downtown-Laramie burger joint sports a great happy hour (4-6 p.m.), a kaleidoscope of hot wings, and a relatively renowned chili dog. In fact, at this restaurant, the chili dogs come in platter form. So prepare to sit down in this causal establishment with well-executed food and drink. This heavy-set dog is as savory as imagined, a sturdy package of cheese, bacon, chili and onion. One can only be so lucky to have been born in a barn.
The Hamburger Stand, Casper, WY
The Stand’s a solid retro-burger chain sticking to the ribstickin’. The colors, vibe and menu all embrace the best of the mid-20th century burger-heyday. Fancy and farm-to-table are foreign here, but that’s the point. For the hungry, the “Junkyard Dog” is the way to go: It’s mounded-up with chili, cheese and, yes, French fries. Or for a nice Chicago-style replica, grab the “Deluxe.”
Lew’s Family Restaurant, Rock Springs, WY
Rock Springs entrenched history of rail and coal attracted a cavalcade of European immigrants that brought with them a rich tradition of artisan sausage making. Whether this expertise guided Lew’s is beside the point: They have a great hot dog. Surprisingly for Wyoming, they sling a tasty Sonoran-style dog (as in Mexico), wrapped in bacon and topped with cheese.
Five Guys, Casper & Cheyenne, WY
The brand synonymous with solid burgers and shakes, Five Guys sports a great hot dog, too. A Washington, DC staple, the chain is now found throughout the West, with notable Montana branches in Caper and Cheyenne. The simple wiener is split down the middle, flash grilled and rests on a golden-brown bun. Choose your toppings, and feel free to gild the lily with bacon and/or melted cheese.
