The Coop
The Coop takes two simple concepts — rotisserie chicken and Latin flavors — and puts them together to make something new and exciting. At the basis of almost every meal is their perfectly roasted, deliciously seasoned chicken. On top of that, you’ll find all sorts of sides that really make the meal like potato dishes, beans, tortillas, salsa, and mac and cheese. The place itself is cozy and full of character; as soon as you walk in, you can tell that it’s a real local favorite.
The Coop, 208 W 2nd St, Gillette, WY, USA, +1 307 257 7460
The Main Bagel
As anyone who loves bagels knows, finding a good one can be a lot harder than you would expect. Inhabitants and visitors to Gillette have no reason to worry, however, because The Main Bagel has them covered with fresh bagels every day, prepared the same way that they do it in New York City. The key, of course, is boiling them before baking them. Grab a baker’s dozen of your favorite mix of flavors to go if you want, or stick around and let them prepare a delicious bagel sandwich for you.
The Main Bagel, 2610 S Douglas Hwy #170, Gillette, WY, USA, +1 307 687 1616
The Prime Rib Restaurant
In operation since 1983, The Prime Rib is one of Gillette’s premier dining establishments. As you might guess from the name, they pride themselves in having excellent steaks, but it certainly doesn’t stop there. Their wine list is also one of the best in the city, and their staff will be happy to tell you which pairing will make the flavors in your meal really pop. They’ve won a host of local and national awards, including recognition from Wine Spectator and the Gillette Chamber of Commerce. In addition to some of the best steaks around, they are also well known for their variety of desserts and appetizers — see if you can try something from all three courses.
The Prime Rib Restaurant & Wine Cellar, 1205 S Douglas Hwy, Gillette, WY, USA, +1 307 682 2944
Pho and Bakery 59
Gillette, Wyoming might not be a place you’d expect to find fresh, authentic Vietnamese food, but Pho and Bakery 59 will blow all your expectations out of the water. They really have something for all seasons — light spring rolls for a snack during the warmer months and steaming bowls of pho, Vietnamese noodle soup, for the cold Wyoming winter. You’ll love the mixes of flavors in their noodle and rice dishes, which come with all different combinations of meat and seafood. For a taste of Vietnamese street food, try one of their banh mi, or sandwiches with either pork or beef.
Pho and Bakery 59, 51 Town Center Dr #100, Gillette, WY, USA, +1 307 685 2259
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill
A great sports bar is a very valuable thing, and Humphrey’s Bar & Grill wants to be that for you when you’re in Gillette. Conceived by a group of friends towards the end of their college career, Humphrey’s started as a way to let the owners put their true loves of beer, sports, and food into their career, and since then, it’s existed to share their joy with yours. You’ll find something for everyone on their menu from burgers to salads to steak; everything you could ever want while watching the game. On top of that, they even have a number of choices from Southern cuisine, which is a welcome surprise in a place as far from the South as Gillette.
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, 408 W Juniper Ln, Gillette, WY, USA, +1 307 682 0100
Gillette Brewing Company
A microbrewery with the city’s best pizza inside — it may sound like a dream, but it’s a dream come true at Gillette Brewing Company. Pizza Carrello, a mobile pizza-baking unit that became a real local favorite, has now located itself at Gillette Brewing Company, and now everyone wins. You can drop in every day for wood-fired pizzas in a dazzling array of choices, including but not limited to a Nutella dessert calzone. Nothing goes with a great pizza better than a great beer, though, and you have ample choices of those, ranging from Grampa Phil’s Pils on the light end to the Blacktooth Indian Paintbrush Ale (their own version of an IPA) for those who crave bitterness.
Gillette Brewing Company, 301 S Gillette Ave, Gillette, WY, USA, +1 307 670 8948