Restaurants in Elk Mountain

“On our way from Thermopolis to Boulder, we googled lunch spots. Elk Mountain came up & we called to make sure they were open. Ken (owner, cook, waiter, cashier, & busboy) said, "Sure, come on down." We arrived at 3pm & there was one family dining. We picked a table & Ken took our order of a Cowboy BLT & The Duke hamburger with house-made chips. The chips are a MUST.

Please don't expect fast food here. Ken make everything to order, nothing is prepared ahead of time. The delicious flavors prove that point. As we waited for our lunch, we explored all the memorabilia that decorated this wonderfully quirky restaurant.

Ken brought out our sandwiches & house-made lemonade and sat and visited with us. He said "no salads today" because his wife wasn't there. That was fine with me. The BLT & hamburger were fantastic. After a bit, Ken said that he was going to close up early today. But he insisted that we take our time & enjoy our lunch. He closed the doors at 4PM & we stayed till around 4:30. So be sure to call ahead if you're going to stop later in the afternoon. Ken told us that he & his wife would only be doing this for another 2 years, so visit Elk Mountain Trading Company sooner than later.

This is a MUST for anyone looking for great food & wonderful atmosphere. Ken made us feel welcome & at home.

Kid-friendliness: This is a great place to bring the whole family”