J's Prairie Rose Café in Laramie is a must stop for locals and travelers alike. I think Yelp & Nextdoor drive the business here underneath it all. Lots of travelers find it on Yelp and lots of locals deem it a Nextdoor favorite. The place is bustling on a random Monday filled with people the servers know by name and with those they dutifully seat and meet. We were the latter. Our server was friendly. The place is not a diner by east coast standards but instead a small storefront containing a restaurant. It has a room in front and one in back. With the kitchen and bathrooms in between. The difference here is the food! It is 5 Star Midwest type fair here. Good portions and reasonable prices. Oh my! This place had such good food. It easily was the best meal I ate in a week. We sat down already knowing Guy Fieri ate here but didn't know much else. Somehow through pure chance we ordered the three dishes that are the locals favs as we noticed on a card at the table after ordering. The breakfast burrito was the bomb. Yes, you should order it! The eggs with crispy hash browns inside and your choice of meat, I did bacon, was so tasty with the green chili poured over it. It was plate licking good. The 7220 burrito was also a fave with the pork and the same green chili sauce. The chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy was also so tasty. We didn't stop there because we heard about homemade pie and homemade cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon roll was medium sized with home made icing and lots of cinnamon so decadent. The pies we had, peach & strawberry rhubarb, had flaky buttery crusts and full of fruit. One we did as is and one ala mode with a hearty portion of vanilla ice cream. Sooooo good! read more

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My favorite meal at my new favorite spot! A true western diner with Wyoming hospitality! Very very busy, and I was impressed with the speed at which we were seated. With all the hubbub, it was amazingly quiet. Everyone was talking and enjoying their meals, yet we had no problems hearing each other. The coffee gal had our coffees to us asap, with water, and kept them full the entire meal. Our waitress, Keeley greeted us with a warm smile and friendly demeanor. And before we knew it, our meals were served up hot and oh so scrumptious! I definitely recommend - it's worth the 5-10 minute wait! You won't be disappointed! Be sure to bring a to go container for your leftovers - they use styrofoam read more

This place was rated well, and we were looking for a good breakfast place. It didn't disappoint us, even though they were busy. It was featured on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives with a plaque and wall art to confirm. We got a table quickly and the service was attentive and fast despite that they were busy. They offered mimosas and bloody Mary's to complete the breakfast experience which we chose to partake. My husband got the smothered breakfast burrito and said it was very tasty. I chose to the Prairie Rose Omelet with hash browns and sourdough toast. I loved the omelet which was fluffy and flavorful. The sourdough toast was very good as well, toasted perfect and many jams to choose from on the table. They had famous sweet rolls that sell out quickly, so I took one to go just to make sure I tried one. It was very good, even the next day. The low point was the overcooked crunchy hash browns that didn't add much to the meal and I didn't eat them all. I would definitely recommend this place if your looking for a super breakfast. read more

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This is forevermore my go-to breakfast spot in Laramie! Came here with my friend and managed to grab seats at the bar. I thought this place was a tiny diner, but apparently there's much more seating than meets the eye. Would still be challenging with a big group. Parking is easy. Busy place with a hustling set of staff. I ordered a Corned Beef Hash, which was DELICIOUS. I was jealous of my friend's Steak & Eggs. Of course, it's Wyoming! Definitely getting that next time. Because we're adults, we ended with a perfect slice of blueberry pie with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. I'm still dreaming about this meal and can't wait to go back! read more

J's Prairie Rose - Blueberry Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

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Come for the chicken fried steak. Stay for the Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie A-la-mode! Despite the place being packed to the rafters for lunch, I got a seat at the counter and was eating within about 15 minutes. What blew me away was the homemade pie. The crust was flaky, tender and tasting of just enough butter. Best pie ever. read more

J's Prairie Rose - Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Found The Rose on our meandering road trip. The line /wait was out the door, but they sat us relatively quickly. We had great service and we ordered one the combo plate breakfasts because we like a little bit of everything. Food was great & I love the history of the restaurant. read more

I really enjoy finding unexpected gems like this! We stopped here because of good reviews, and I can see why! The atmosphere was friendly and inviting, the service was exceptional, and the food was excellent! Only after we were halfway through our meal did we notice they have been featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives! It is a well worth the stop. read more

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Wonderful warm cinnamon rolls. If I lived in Laramie, I'd want to eat breakfast here 5 days a week. The food is great, tje proces are fair, the service is friendly, and the ambiance is classic no-frills American diner. I hope to be back some day and I hope the place is the same. read more

Thank you, Jenna, for another wonderful breakfast! We discovered this place on our drive east from Nevada to Niagara Falls. On the drive back, we planned our stop to make sure we could have breakfast here again. Yes, it's that good! We ordered the exact same thing, and enjoyed every bite. The only negative is that we are almost 1000 miles from Laramie, so we won't get a chance to try everything on the menu. So go try it for us! You won't be sorry! read more

This spot is amazing! We were rolling through and found it thanks to Yelp! The people , food, vibe are amazing !!diner feel and local too. The burrito is the best we've ever had and service was awesome too. And the prices are the best we've seen in years ! Just GO!! We'll be back. read more

It's been my numero uno since I was 4. Went from a Chinese inspired dinner spot to the most wonderful breakfast joint over the last couple decades. The green chili is a great flavor and good in a burrito. But catch me ordering a chicken fried steak and eggs for brekkie plus a cinnamon roll to go. Lunch is good too if you want to beat the crowd and get a patty melt - DROOL. It gets crowded on weekend breakfast so go before 8! No frills but great service. read more

We planned a trip to Laramie to go to the University of Wyoming Geological Museum and have breakfast afterward at J's Prairie Rose. My husband had read great reviews, and it had been on Diner's, Drive-Ins, and Dives, so we were looking forward to going there. We didn't have to wait long to be seated. All the tables were taken but there was room at the counter, which was fine with us. Our server brought us our drinks and my husband ordered the 7220 burrito and I ordered the breakfast burrito. By then, several tables had opened up and it wasn't too busy. I noticed the chefs putting plates of food under the warming lights. The servers were delivering those plates to the diners. I then saw two plates put up; each one had a burrito. I told my husband that was our food, but then realized it could belong to someone else. So, we waited and waited and those plates were just sitting there. There were 4-5 servers where the food was, but none were taking those plates and those plates with the burritos were the only ones up there. I looked around for our server but didn't see her. When I looked again, I saw her and it appeared she was doing something with the flatware at the far end of the counter. So, we waited and were hoping our food would be ready soon. After a bit, our server left the flatware, took those two plates from under the warming lights and gave one to each of us. I guess the bulbs must have burned out in the warming lights because, as we began to eat our food, it was quite apparent that it wasn't hot. It was barely lukewarm; even the green chili that covered the 7220 burrito was not hot. We ate anyway, but were very disappointed. We both quit eating when half of our burritos were left. We each got a box to go and took them home. We ate them the next day and nuked the them in our microwave. They actually were hot and delicious at our house. Not sure we will bother to go back. read more

Great breakfast spot. I loved this place. One time I had the chicken fried steak sandwich!! The next time pork chops!! Service is top notch!! Ambiance is very country and just a great little breakfast lunch spot!! read more

Short: Wow! What a lovely hole in the wall! Delicious and worth the stop! Visited week of July 19th '23 I picked out this place because on yelp it was the best diner in the area. I didn't realize Guy Fieri stopped by! [Food] Chicken fried steak no gravy,over easy eggs, hash browns, fresh marbled rye toast [$10.99] Steak wasn't dry and well peppered. Batter didn't constantly fall off. Hash browns were perfect! Crisp top, not overly oily, bottom wasn't mush! [Service] seat yourself, waitress was nice and quick. Everyone friendly and knew a lot of locals - comfortable. Stopped by a few times if we wanted dessert and how the food was tasting. Overall, I truly loved my visit (food was fresh and delish and definitely served small town welcome vibes) and if I ever get the chance to come back definitely will try the breakfast burrito! read more

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Great service in a small space without ambience. Food... meh. I was not impressed with the "corned beef hash:" Hash brown potatoes topped with a few slivers of corned beef (so I'm told). Meat was so scantly added, it could have been bologna. Worse was the biscuit and gravy, biscuit was very light and good; gravy was awful: thin and tasteless. read more

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The food was really good and reasonably priced. I went mid March 2025 and got steak and eggs with a cinnamon roll and blueberry pie to go. They have a large variety of pies I wish I could have tried. If I'm ever in the area I will come back! read more

J's Prairie Rose - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

The service, the food and the history of the restaurant were all superb! We couldn't have been happier running by this hidden gem on our road trip! read more

J's Prairie Rose is the kind of small-town, Mom & Pop diner that's getting harder and harder to find nowadays, so I'm really glad we ran across it! We visited on a Sunday morning, and the place was so full it was almost packed to the rafters! It's difficult to say why that might be, but I suspect it's because there's simply not a whole lot of other options for breakfast in this area... Tip: The biscuits and cinnamon rolls they serve here are house-made :-) We all had different things - I went with sausage, eggs, and hash browns. The food was OK, but nothing to write home about. Service was quick and friendly, despite the fact the place was packed when we were there. read more

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Typical midwestern "greasy spoon" kind of place. Had two delicious and good sized breakfasts with hot beverages for $23. Good food and great service - this will be a required stop anytime we happen to be in Laramie during breakfast hours. Another review tipped us off to arrive before 8AM to avoid a wait - we found this to be excellent advice. read more

What a little gem, great service as well. My Bloody Mary was very tasty and went well with my country fried steak. The cook here is definitely making the food with love. Highly recommend coming here. I'll be back every time I visit now. read more

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Awesome little breakfast place! Outstanding service and fantastic food! We are in town for a wedding and stopped here after we saw a line out the door.....worth it!! read more

Always a great place in the morning to grab some good breakfast. It's the morning breakfast hangout choice in town, and the food is always amazing. Also always love the diner atmosphere read more

Lots of history in this little place. Cozy up to the counter or grab a seat at a table. On a Friday around lunchtime, it was hopping. We grabbed one of the last two tables. My first choice was French toast but they don't serve after 11am so my second choice was a Denver omelette sans cheese sauce. It was good and the hash browns were excellent. So crispy. Husband had the club sandwich and tots. Also very good. Service was excellent, especially since it was so busy. Staff was on top of cooking, getting plates to tables, and clearing tables when the patrons left. Great system for getting folks in and out but never felt rushed. Great stop. read more

This is the place for breakfast. Service is great considering how many people are eating here, almost always a line waiting to get in. The breakfast burrito huge and delicious. The pies are amazing as well. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Great service, wonderful breakfast, and a fun old diner atmosphere. We love going here when we are in Laramie.

Hubby and I stopped by today for breakfast at around 7:30. People were already there, and you could tell this was a favorite stop for most of them. We were immediately greeted by a waitress. She was friendly and helpful the whole time, and kept our coffee HOT! And it was good coffee. These two guys in the kitchen do a super job. White men can COOK! My omelet came out hot from the griddle, with a side of crispy hash browns. I had to have a little egg yolk, so I also ordered an egg over medium. It was perfectly cooked. Visit this wonderful gem! I think you'll enjoy it. read more

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Love it! Food was so good and the pie was fabulous!! The service was awesome also! Had a home town feel!

The BLT was the best I've had. Thick quality bacon, fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The service was excellent!

Staff is super friendly. Best breakfast burrito! Fast service. Good coffee. Easy in and out!

Fantastic flavor Staff that was so knowledgeable Portions that were just right!! We were not locals but within minutes felt welcomed. read more

The food was good, the ladies running the place were friendly, and it's in a great old building, I forget the history that I read off the menu, but enjoyed the experience. Next time I'm in Laramie I would definitely consider returning. read more

We stopped here for breakfast this morning before we moved our daughter into the dorms. AMAZING breakfast! And the service was awesome! Don't skip the cinnamon roll!!! So so good! read more

J's Prairie Rose - Cinnamon roll and coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Stopped by en route to yellowstone with the family. Checked yelp for ratings on breakfast spots and J's was top rated so we gave it a try. Turns out the establishment was on Diners Drive Ins and Dives. I can see why. The staff was incredibly efficient and attentive. This breakfast was awesome. Everything expertly prepared...quality crisp bacon, perfectly cooked eggs, and incredible fluffy pancakes. Wife had chicken fried steak. Everything was top notch. The star of the breakfast were the cooks. We had a decent view of the kitchen and watched them in action. The teamwork was incredible. Everyone working hard and you could tell they took pride in their work. We gave them a silent thumbs up and they nodded with a smile. Respect! I don't get out this way often but when I do I will return. If you're in the area give this team a try. I doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

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From the outside, it looks like an inviting little hole in the wall. Walk inside and you will see what appears to be many locals enjoying excellent yummy comfort food. And that's exactly what we were looking for. I had the chicken fried steak and my husband had Some kind of breakfast sandwich on Texas toast and it was amazing! The service was excellent. I told them I had to get it to go since we're on an RV trip no problem there and it was incredibly affordable compared to what we've experienced on the road everywhere else. I highly recommend this place parking in the backyard. If you have pulling a trailer park around the back of the building cause there seems to be plenty of parking back there. read more

Visited here a couple times while in Laramie. The first time we ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs + grilled pork chop and eggs. Both came with toast and hash browns. The chicken fried steak was one of the best I've ever had. The grilled pork chop was ok. It tasted burnt. The second time I ordered J's Philly steak with au jus. The meat was a little dry and the au jus lacked flavor. Other reviews spoke highly of their customer service. I ordered to go both times. The first time the lady at the register acknowledged me and helped me in a timely manner. The second time I walked in, they looked at me standing at the register. A simple "Hello, I will be right with you" would have sufficed. I waited about 10 minutes before I was helped. So service wasn't the greatest for me. This was also on a Monday morning and the restaurant was not busy/full. read more

J's Prairie Rose - J's philly dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Breakfast is always served fast, fresh, and with a smile. I have came here several times and will continue to do so.

Slow service but completely worth it. The tower dish is eggs, gravy, cheese, biscuit, sausage, and hash browns. Gravy wasn't too sweet. The consistency was perfect to me. Also had the ham and cheese omelet. Could have used a little more cheese on it but overall it was good. Small restaurant-about 15 tables Convenient location Good food-I would visit again read more

J's Prairie Rose - Ham and cheese omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Truly great find! Love a good breakfast place, and J's Prairie Rose doesn't disappoint. This was actually my second visit here, and while I had an excellent traditional breakfast when I was through here two years ago, I decided to go with The Tower this time around. Imagine my delight when the special of the day was a variation of this item...the Chicken Fried Steak Tower. Talk about a power carb breakfast that was delicious down to the very last bite! The service has been friendly, fast, and top notch both times, and I would definitely stop here again if I am in town for breakfast in the future. Highky recommend a visit if you are traveling through town. read more

J's Prairie Rose - Chicken Fried Steak Tower special...a variation on The Tower menu item - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Stopped in on my trip back to Seattle. Was pretty crowded but worth the wait. I had the tower. It was a biscuit with sausage, bacon hash browns and gravy and cheese. Was very filling and delicious. Well done guys read more

J's Prairie Rose - The Tower...very filling - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

My husband really enjoyed his burrito, I got the prairie rose breakfast, hashbrowns were really good. They were super busy. read more

J's Prairie Rose - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

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