The Middle Fork

Cute local cafe serving both breakfast and lunch! There's local art on the wall and lots of sit…read moreyourself seating with natural light. I ordered the Lander omelette which was 2 eggs and spinach with a side of meat - I added cheese and sourdough toast. It was fluffy, and a perfect size for the price. There's a bar with sauces, utensils, and water. It's counter service but they brought the food to the table since we were eating in.

It's a small coffee/bake shop. Has amazing coffee and food items for breakfast and lunch. If you…read morecraving some sweets then cinnamon roll is amazing and lemon blueberry bar is great as well. Americanos are great. I had breakfast burrito with bacon first time today and it's very delicious and filling. They get busy, but they try to get everything in and out

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The Oxbow Restaurant

3.6(86 reviews)

0.4 mi

Seated quickly. Served so fast ! Fresh and big selection salad bar. The house dressing is great…read more The prime rib was so very tender and cut like butter. Definitely a great stop!!

Wow, this was the worst prime rib I have ever had anywhere. It was completely inedible. I ordered…read moreit medium rare and received something that was well done. The meat was rubbery and had absolutely no flavor. I took one bite and had to spit it out because I was genuinely afraid I might choke on it. When I told our waitress about it, she simply shrugged and said that no one else complains. However, if you read the reviews (which I should have done beforehand), there are plenty of complaints specifically about their prime rib. What a waste of a steak! And there was no refund because I had already taken a bite. So, I paid a lot of money to eat a dinner roll and salad from the salad bar. The rest of the food my family ordered was just OK--more along the lines of Perkins-type food quality. We definitely won't be back.

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Cowfish

4.1(199 reviews)

0.2 mi

An absolute gem in Lander!…read more We stopped at Cowfish Grill for a few beers and dinner, and what a great find. The atmosphere was fantastic, the staff was excellent, and the prices were very fair. But the food... phenomenal. We had the fish tacos, fries, and stuffed mushrooms, and every dish was seasoned and spiced perfectly. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, this was some of the best food I've had in a very long time. It's not often you leave a restaurant thinking, "Wow, that was really something special," but that was definitely our experience here. Great atmosphere, wonderful people, excellent food, and fair prices. Cowfish Grill is absolutely worth a stop if you're in Lander. Highly recommended -- 5 stars all the way!

Good not great. They seem to focus on large portion size. Nice outdoor seating. Shrimp app was…read morethe best. The spinach and artichokes in the trout dish were delicious. Loved all the Microgreens!

Outside seating, venue.

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Loaded fries

Lincoln Street Bakery

4.4(28 reviews)

0.2 mi

Really impressed with this place. The service was great, they're open early, and their grab-and-go…read moreselection is way better than I expected, lots of good options if you're in a hurry. I sat down for breakfast and it was damn near perfect. Everything was fresh, the bacon was cooked right, the toast was great, and they even cooked my eggs exactly the way I like them. Great little café and an easy place to recommend. Thank you Lincoln street bakery, I'll definitely be back.

This feels like an elevated comfort cafe! The space has warm lighting, lots of natural light and…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. It's counter service with pastries and desserts on display. Although I didn't try a pastry, they looked incredibly flakey and had a large variety of sweet and savory. I ordered a brioche breakfast sandwich which was soft, buttery and the jalapeños provided a nice heat. The iced vanilla latte was bold and sweet.

Lincoln Street Bakery

The standard. 10/10

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Maverick Restaurant

3.8(10 reviews)

0.5 mi

As a tourist, I left disappointed. When we walked in, the hostess--who may have been the owner--was…read moreon the phone arguing with someone. We had to wait for the conversation to end before we were seated, which wasn't a great first impression. Our waitress was attentive at first, but after our food arrived, we rarely saw her again. Everyone in our group ordered wings. The flats were tasty, but the drumsticks were very dry. The salad bar was decent, but not worth the price. The entrees, especially the steaks, also seemed significantly overpriced for what was offered. The biggest surprise, though, was the music. Instead of something that fit a restaurant or bar atmosphere, they were playing what sounded like spa music. It completely missed the mark and made for an odd dining experience.

Food was good- servings were big. Pancakes were humongous, and the beer battered fries were…read moredelicious. Our server was unfortunately a little overextended so that's why four stars. Place is extremely themed and very Western. We all enjoyed it.

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Brown Sugar Coffee Roastery

4.4(99 reviews)

21.8 mi

I don't know what their secret is, but the coffee here is amazing. If they had a branch where I…read morelived and provided the same quality, I would probably be addicted to the location. Employees were polite and the service was fast. There's a parking lot nearby, so it makes it very easy to visit this roastery. There isn't much seating available, but that didn't bother us since we were grabbing the coffee to go. However, if you're not from the neighborhood, you might get some stares.

Great service and great food! Very accommodating to my 3 young children. Clean and quaint…read more Definitely worth the stop!

Signature Mocha

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Bullet Coffee with butter and brain octaine oil

Roasted Bean and Cuisine

4.7(43 reviews)

21.5 mi

These gals are always welcoming and have great food. The place is always busy so I don't come here…read morea ton. That's no reflection on their good food and service.

The food is very good and the service was friendly and fast. The food was presented well and it was…read moretasty. The restaurant itself has a casual upbeat atmosphere and is relaxing. Great place to go for casual good food.

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Summit Restaurant

2.5(15 reviews)

0.6 mi

•$$$

Not great for dinner. I got breakfast a while ago and that was ok. I got fried fish and chips and…read morestuff mushrooms.... pretty disappointed. Even the woman at the front desk didn't seem impressed when I was asking about food options. Won't be back.

We stopped here on the Friday before Labor Day and the place was dead. I had a BLT, beer, and…read morekettle chips, which were all fine. My wife had the chicken marsala and it was next to awful. We probably should have asked for our money back, but she doesn't like to do that' so we let it go. The waitstaff was very friendly and the bathrooms are clean. However, I doubt that we ever stop by here again if in town.

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Speedway Cafe

3.7(30 reviews)

21.9 mi

The best sweet potato fries I've ever had! Our waitress was absolutely wonderful--so friendly,…read moreattentive, and welcoming. This charming little café has such a warm atmosphere and made us feel right at home. We need more places like this around. We'll definitely be back!

We went with our family, 9 people. Every table that came on after us, including a table of 8, got…read moretheir food, ate and paid before we got our food. 2 hours we waited. The food on average was luke warm. Not a problem with the kitchen in comparable size group was served an hour before we were. Do better.

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Kai Espresso

4.8(5 reviews)

9.1 mi

White chocolate mocha latte…read more And oh my goodness is this so yummy !! This is a little treasure the last time my dad was here he bought a A foot-long big hug for a nickel 1950s it was a gas station

This place is a little gem! Wonderfully creative menu and charm! It seems obvious that Kai makes…read moreevery dish with great passion and care. The coffee is the same story. Don't drive through Hudson without stopping in or going to the drive though! Small town America, small businesses, great people!

Kai Espresso - Breakfast croissant is delicious paired with white chocolate latte my parents right next to me what a better breakfast could I ask for?

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Breakfast croissant is delicious paired with white chocolate latte my parents right next to me what a better breakfast could I ask for?

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John C.

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3

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10 years ago

This place has a somewhat limited menu and a couple of times that I've been here, I've had a hard time finding something that I was in the mood for on the menu. However, that said, I love their excellent salads with all the spinach. (Popeye would love this place!) The "smoked salmon salad" is to die for! The "summer strawberry salad" is excellent, especially when ordered with a chicken breast or a 6-ounce flank steak. The excellent "health nut salad" has disappeared from the menu, but will hopefully be back in the fall or in the winter. (It too, is very good with a chicken breast or 6-ounce flank steak.) The French toast for breakfast or brunch is outstanding. Always fresh and high-quality ingredients. Always excellent service. read more

Brittney S.

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11 years ago

Loved the food. Had biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon and a Bloody Mary with bacon! So good! Perfect bacon! The server seemed a little overwhelmed by our large table with multiple tickets, but he was a little sweetheart about it. Maybe he was new to the service industry? read more

Jenna A.

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3

4 years ago

Love this place! Great food and great service!!! Beautiful creek running through the patio also! read more

Robert K.

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3

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9 years ago

The menu is great. The food is fresh and tasty!

Drake H.

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2

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5 years ago

Excellent breakfast, excellent service.

Daniel R.

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13 years ago

Awesome brunch!

Kirsi H.

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11 years ago

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