Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming may be known for world-class skiing and pristine mountainscapes, but the local food scene should not be overlooked. The winters are cold and long, but summer and fall morning temperatures are surprisingly low, leaving many visitors looking for the best coffee in Jackson, Wyoming.
Jackson Hole has some amazing local coffee shops, outdoor cafes with a view, and a few places just to hang out and enjoy the city. From local residents to celebrities, here are a few of the best cafes and coffee shops in Jackson, Wyoming, in no particular order.
Picnic Coffee and Café
If you are visiting Jackson during the warmer months, the outdoor seating is great. Picnic Coffee and Café carry a delicious selection of pastries from Persephone (more on them later), a delicious breakfast menu, and made-to-order pour over coffee. Don’t miss it. Numerous reviews highlight that the atmosphere is incredible, the staff is friendly, and the food is incredible.
Cowboy Coffee
Cowboy Coffee features coffee that is roasted fresh in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a breakfast menu complete with pastries and smoothies, soup, and infamous buffalo chili. Located in the heart of Jackson on the Town Square (and a second location near Whole Foods on HWY 89), Cowboy Coffee is open daily and has an espresso roast that will jumpstart your day. If you’re visiting the Town Square location, don’t miss visiting the local shops around the town square. The art galleries are our favorites. Hundreds of positive reviews share how delicious the food and coffee are as well as the decor and merchandise.
Persephone Bakery
This is regularly a top spot for locals and visitors alike. If you like pastries and coffee, you are doing yourself a disservice by not visiting this local hotspot. Be prepared to return a few times to try a few things on the menu. It is worth mentioning that the baker trained in Paris, so the croissants and any other pasty are rather transformative. With well over a thousand reviews, many visitors rave about the food and coffee, the service and how a visit to Jackson is incomplete without dining at Persephone at least once.
Pearl Street Bagels
Pearl Street Bagels has been serving bagels to locals and visitors since 1990, maintaining their selection and flavors for over 30 years, and is a well-known local favorite spot for breakfast and coffee alike. Bagels are boiled and baked the East Coast way, and the dough is made onsite in Jackson Hole. Pearl Street Bagels give fresh bagels a new meaning. Numerous online reviews rave about how fresh the bagels are. With options for more than just breakfast, this is an excellent place to grab a delicious meal.
The Bunnery Bakery & Restaurant
Known by locals, celebrities, and visitors as one of the best places to grab a delicious meal, The Bunnery is worth a visit. Most of the breakfast menus are available throughout the day as well. The menu has an assortment of salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The coffee and fresh juice selection is also top notch. The Bunnery has well over a thousand positive reviews, and many users highly recommend the food here, including the scrambled salmon dish and all of the pastries.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Nothing beats starting off your day with delicious food and coffee. Whether you are sticking around town and exploring everything the city of Jackson has to offer, or heading out to explore the Tetons or the slopes, any of these spots qualify as some of the best cafes and coffee shops in Jackson Hole. Enjoy!