New Mexico
Under new ownership, this pub serves 11-in clay-oven pizzas, big calzones, decent pasta dishes, lots of salads and homemade soups. At times, the selection…
Must-see restaurants in Western USA
Fishing Bridge Yellowstone General Store
Yellowstone National Park
This branch of the parkwide general stores has espresso coffee, waffles and root-beer floats served up at a fun retro soda-fountain counter that dates…
Northern Colorado
This grocer, right at the entrance to town, is a good place to pick up supplies when heading into the park, and the best grocery store in Grand Lake. It…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Simply put, the Nobby Burger, topped with a crispy fried blanket of cheese and crispier, thick bacon, is a heart attack. Worth it? Probably. This place is…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
This cute cafe occupies the 1st floor of an early 1900s farmhouse and delivers amazing sandwiches. The teriyaki chicken comes on a soft Portuguese roll…
Bryce Canyon National Park
Sells groceries with a considerable mark-up, plus sundries, clothing and camping supplies. It also has a post office, showers ($6), free wi-fi and…
Telluride
Put the condo kitchenette to good use after picking up supplies at Clark’s, the nicest market in town. It stocks specialty goods and scores of treats,…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Hot dogs, pre-made sandwiches and Dryers ice-cream conveniently located a few minutes' walk from Bright Angel Trail. In the morning you can grab coffee,…
Washington Coast
Plenty of sweet treats, including doughnuts and pastries, plus breakfast sandwiches and fruit pies – nothing fancy, but locals love the place (more for…
Grand Teton National Park
An airy, plain cafeteria offering salads, burritos, picnic takeout and grill staples. Kids like this place. The service is friendly and the grilled free…
Las Vegas
Aria's casino-floor staple churns out chocoholic truffles, pastries, sweet crepes, sandwiches and housemade gelati, and does espresso to go.
Celestino’s Live from New York Pizza
Sacramento & the Central Valley
A convincing imitation of ‘real’ New York pizza, it serves thin-crust pizzas and playful variations like the meaty Godfather. There's a budget slice-n-a…
Southern Nevada
The unassuming Milo's Cellar makes a relaxing spot for tasty sandwiches, salads, soups, gourmet cheese plates and wine flights. There's sidewalk seating…
Southwestern Utah
In winter the Torrey market closes so you’ll have to drive 16 miles west of Torrey via Hwy 24 to Royal’s Food Town supermarket.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Inside the attractively rustic Mary Colter–designed Hermits Rest is a human-powered 'vending machine,' with pre-made sandwiches, cookies, ice cream and…
Central Coast
Inside a converted gas station one block east of Main St, the breads, pastries and cookies are baked fresh daily. Tasty sandwiches are also on offer.
Southern Nevada
This home-proud pizza joint is open an hour later than its competitors (on the weekends at least). Otherwise things are pretty par for the course.
Sacramento
An anchor of the K St Mall area, this loud, enormous pizza joint has a great Margherita, a rock and roll theme and a well-tattooed staff.
Las Vegas
Locals in the know go to this old-fashioned supper club for hearty, home-style Italian cooking in a red-sauce Sopranos setting.
Sacramento
Best bet for big ol' breakfasts – custardy French toast, chorizo sausage with eggs – at a 1938 art-deco movie theater.
Estes Park
This large outpost of a western states grocery chain is the place to stock up in Estes Park. It also has a full pharmacy.
Austin's Chuckwagon General Store
Southwestern Utah
Sells camping supplies, groceries, beer and deli sandwiches to go. It has an ATM, showers and laundromat too.
Southwestern Utah
Groceries and organic snacks available year-round, though hours may be limited November through February.
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Small quick-service coffee shop with takeaway bagels, wraps and sandwiches.
Sacramento & the Central Valley
A remarkably solid Thai restaurant with good curries and soups.
Desert View Trading Post & Deli
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Quick serve chili, sandwiches and salads.
