Laramie, Wyoming sits at 7,200 feet above sea level — and the food at Born in a Barn hits just as high.
Tucked into a corner of historic downtown Laramie at 1st and Ivinson, this beloved local burger bar has been flipping handcrafted patties, tossing saucy wings, and proving that the best things in Wyoming come with a side of fries and a cold beer since St. Patrick’s Day 2013. 🍔🤠
With over 16 burger varieties, 12 wing sauces, weekly specials that keep regulars guessing, and a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature that made Guy Fieri lose his mind — this downtown Laramie gem isn’t hiding anymore. 🔥
How Born in a Barn won Laramie’s hearts
Owner Clayton Scholl — who has spoken openly about wanting to bring something different to Laramie — chose a name that said exactly that.
From the moment Born in a Barn opened on a snowy St. Patrick’s Day in March 2013, locals responded with the kind of enthusiasm that only comes when a community finally gets something it didn’t know it was missing.
Positioned in Laramie’s historic downtown, the cozy, seat-yourself bar and grill became a fast favorite for University of Wyoming students, faculty, townsfolk, and the steady stream of travelers rolling through on Interstate 80. 🏔️
The philosophy was straightforward and unyielding: handcrafted, made-fresh burgers built with quality local ingredients, wings in as many sauces as a person could reasonably dream up, and a rotating weekly special that kept even the most loyal regulars pleasantly surprised. 🎉
Guy Fieri arrived for Season 35 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — reportedly amazed at the quality coming out of such a small kitchen — and after tasting the legendary Popper Burger and the house-made Barnchos, proceeded to tell the entire Food Network audience exactly what Laramie already knew. 📺🌟
For over a decade, Born in a Barn has earned its place as the heartbeat of Wyoming burger culture — not through national press or flashy marketing, but through handcrafted conviction and a commitment to making every single bite count at 7,200 feet above sea level, where the air is thin but the flavor is anything but. 🏔️🍔
Food Highlights
- Hatch Green Chile Burger: A mustard-marinated quarter-pound smashed patty layered with white American cheese, chipotle mayo, and chopped hatch green chiles. 🌿🌶️
- The Mac Down: Utterly unhinged in the best way possible — two ¼ lb beef patties stacked on top of deep-fried mac & cheese patties, finished with bacon, cheddar, and sriracha. 🧀🔥
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The Popper Burger: The DDD-featured star of the menu — a beef patty loaded with breaded jalapeños and raspberry pepper jelly, delivering a bold sweet-heat combination that Guy Fieri called the best burger on the episode. 🌶️🍓
- The Naughty Burger: This aptly named Laramie, Wyoming, restaurant favorite lives up to its cheeky title with a bold, satisfying build that keeps people coming back for more. 😈🍔
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All American Burger: Beef patties topped with bacon, Gouda, honey mustard, chipotle ketchup, and whiskey bacon jam.
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Breakfast Burger: A chorizo, bacon, and pork sausage patty topped with fresh jalapeños, a fried egg, bacon, and cheese — a morning-meets-midnight mashup 🍳
- Bleu Burger: A quarter-pound beef patty crowned with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, generous bleu cheese crumbles, and a sweet balsamic reduction. 🧀
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Mushroom Swiss Burger: Sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese on a handcrafted beef patty. 🍄
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Barnchos: The appetizer that made Guy Fieri’s eyes light up on national television — house-made potato chips smothered in queso, shredded BBQ pork, jalapeños, red onion, bacon, cheddar, and spicy BBQ sauce. 🧀🐷
Atmosphere
Born in a Barn is a no-pretense, full-personality downtown hangout — the kind of place where you walk in and immediately feel at home, with sports on the screens, cold beer in hand, and the smell of something incredible coming from the kitchen. 🍺📺
The vibe is casual and communal — booths, bar seating, and table spots fill quickly on game days, and the staff is consistently praised across reviews for being “super friendly and knowledgeable.”
Watching trains roll by just outside the window while you work through a jaw-dropping burger is genuinely one of the most charming dining experiences in all of downtown Laramie — a detail that reviewers mention again and again with undisguised delight. 🚂🏙️
With happy hour running 3–6 PM and all day Saturdays, Born in a Barn doesn’t just feed you well — it makes the whole experience feel like a reward. 🎉
Bottom Line
Born in a Barn is Wyoming’s most satisfying burger destination — a Guy Fieri-approved, locally-owned gem built on handcrafted conviction, bold flavors, and the simple belief that Laramie deserved something better.
From the legendary Popper Burger to the outrageous Mac Down, every bite earns its place. 🤠🍔🔥
Address:
100 E Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070
📞 (307) 460-3604
🕔 Mon–Tue: Closed | Wed–Sat: 11 AM–9 PM | Sun: 11 AM–8 PM