Cowboy Coffee Co.: Premium Roasted Coffee in Downtown Jackson Hole

Cowboy Coffee is a Jackson-roasted coffee operation with three locations: the main downtown shop near Town Square (125 N Cache), a Teton Village outpost for ski and lift mornings, and a south-Jackson drive-thru at 1007 S Highway 89. The roasting is done locally; the menu runs beyond coffee into breakfast burritos, croissants, and lunch sandwiches. The right fit is a visitor wanting a fast, consistently good coffee on the way to the mountain or the trail. The wrong fit is anyone wanting a third-wave specialty experience or anyone with extreme single-origin requirements; Cowboy is solid local coffee, not a roaster's tasting room.

Which location to use

Three options, three use cases. Town Square (125 N Cache) is the original, walkable from any downtown lodging, with a back patio that is the secret weapon on busy mornings when the front line is out the door. Teton Village is the right call before a ski day or after a summer mountain ride; locations close to the lifts get hit hard at peak hours, but the line moves. The drive-thru on Highway 89 is for grab-and-go: en route to Grand Teton National Park, before a south-side activity, or as the fastest morning option on a packed schedule. All three open early (6 AM at the main shop) and run year-round.

What to order

The drip coffee is consistently good and the espresso program is solid. Beyond the cup, the breakfast burrito is the real call for a fueling-up morning before a long day; sandwiches handle lunch. If you want to take some beans home, they sell their roast from all locations and ship from the website.

Other similar businesses

Jackson has multiple solid morning coffee options. Cowboy's edge is operational: three locations covering different parts of the trip, drive-thru access, food beyond coffee, and a long track record of "Best Coffee Shop in Jackson Hole" wins over the years. Trade is that during peak ski mornings, lines can run 10 to 15 minutes; if you have a tight first-tram window, factor it in or use the drive-thru.

Cowboy Coffee Co.: Jackson Hole’s Premier Coffee Shop & Drive-Thru

Two practical things. First, peak-hour lines are real, especially at the Teton Village location during ski mornings and at downtown on summer weekends. Build in 10 minutes if you are timing a tight schedule. Second, this is a multi-location, fast-volume operation, not a third-wave specialty bar; if you want hand-poured single origins or expert latte art, look elsewhere. For consistent good coffee on a Jackson Hole schedule, Cowboy delivers.

Before you go

For Town Square mornings, the back patio at the main shop is calmer than the indoor counter line in summer, and it gets early sun, which is welcome on a 30-degree June morning. Order at the indoor counter, then walk through to the patio. Bring a layer; the coffee is the warm-up, not the chair.

Bottom line

For a reliable Jackson Hole morning coffee at any of three locations across the valley, Cowboy Coffee is the dependable pick. Use the drive-thru when you are racing the clock, the Village location for ski mornings, and the Cache Street shop when you have time to sit.

FAQ

What time do they open?

Main downtown shop opens 6 AM. Other locations open early too; confirm specific hours per location for the season.

Do they have a drive-thru?

Yes, at 1007 S Highway 89, south of Town. The two other locations are walk-up.

Do they sell whole beans?

Yes. All locations sell their roast in bag, and they ship online.

Is the food worth ordering or just coffee?

The breakfast burrito is the menu standout for a real fueling morning; the sandwiches handle lunch reliably.