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Whether you live in Casper, Wyoming, or are visiting, you can easily find a good breakfast spot. There are several excellent spots around town where you can savor the most important meal of the day. Here are Casper's top four breakfast restaurants. 1. Eggington's As its name suggests, Eggington's serves up a variety of egg dishes, including the traditional eggs Benedict, Denver omelet, and bacon mushroom frittata. Other delicious breakfast favorites include chicken-fried steak, triple berry oatmeal, and a breakfast banana split. Be sure to order a side of red skin potatoes, cheesy hash browns, or fresh fruit. more If you're still hungry, stick around for lunch. Eggington's lunch menu features several gourmet burgers, like the sauteed 'shrooms and Swiss burger, avocado bacon burger, and Jack Daniels BBQ burger. Panini, flatbread, and melts are also available. 2. Johnny J's Diner Johnny J's is a favorite of Casper diners, thanks to its authentic '50s diner atmosphere and its delicious made-from-scratch breakfast dishes. Johnny J's serves up classic combos of eggs, bacon, and toast. Omelets include ham & cheese, chicken green chili, and veggie lover. Johnny J's skillets combine eggs and cheese with ingredients such as sausage, mushrooms, and chicken-fried steak. If you have a sweet tooth, try the double blueberry pancakes, the French toast, or the banana pecan waffle. For diners in the mood for something lighter, steel-cut oatmeal, fresh fruit, and muffins are available. Don't forget to order a cup of coffee or a glass of juice to accompany your meal. 3. Yellowstone Garage If you're looking for a unique hangout for weekend breakfast and brunch, check out the Yellowstone Garage. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is in a former gas station and mechanic's garage built in the 1920s. The brunch menu features a variety of omelets, including bacon and avocado, veggie, and Spanish. House specialties include steak and eggs, avocado toast, and stuffed French toast. Breakfast bowls and breakfast burritos are also on the menu. Yellowstone Garage offers a kids' menu for younger diners. 4. The Cheese Barrel While The Cheese Barrel is famous for its delicious cheese bread, it also offers Casper diners an excellent breakfast menu. All dishes are made with the finest selection of meats, cheeses, and other fresh ingredients. The buttery croissant comes with scrambled eggs and two pieces of cheese. You can also add bacon or ham. Other specialties include the huevos rancheros, green chili skillet, and breakfast burrito. You can also choose from a variety of omelets, like the Denver, ham and cheese, and Western. The Cheese Barrel's menu also features pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and cinnamon rolls made with the restaurant's homemade cream cheese frosting. Before you head home, order a cheese board to go so you can sample the restaurant's delicious selection of cheeses. You can also take home some of The Cheese Barrel's soups, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. These are just four of the excellent breakfast spots you can find in Casper, Wyoming. You matter which one you visit, you're sure to have a delicious meal. Image via Pixabay.com

Although Casper, Wyoming, is best known for its oil heritage, rodeos, and cowboy culture, there's more to the town than meets the eye. One of those aspects is the city's abundance of chill, relaxing, and modern cafes. Long gone are the days of a five-cent cup of joe, but at these spots, you can hang out all day, sip a latte or mocha, surf the web, or interact with other coffee connoisseurs. 1. Java Jitters Espresso Billing itself as "Casper's Best Coffee," Java Jitters Espresso certainly has some huge aspirations. But with one sip of their premium coffee, you just might agree. This cozy little space with exposed brick walls and friendly baristas has traditional beverages such as lattes and cappuccinos, but if you're feeling like you need something extra, they have some options to please. more The Raspberry Rampage is one of their top sellers, featuring espresso with steamed Mexican chocolate milk, raspberry, whipped cream, and drizzled caramel. If that doesn't send your taste buds into hyperdrive, try the Banana Bliss, which mixes cold-brewed coffee blended with banana and chocolate, then topped with whipped cream. Java Jitters Espresso is located at 211 S. Montana Ave. in the Hilltop Shopping Center. Hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 2. Blue Ridge Coffee Posh, yet cozy and relaxing, Blue Ridge Coffee looks like a coffee shop that was suddenly beamed from a cosmopolitan city right into the center of Casper. That's not to say that it's for city slickers only, but it has a vibe that's unique and enthralling. While purists might enjoy their freshly brewed drip coffee, Blue Ridge specializes in flavored cappuccinos and lattes, as well as their famed caramel apple cider. The cafe doesn't have a set menu of their concoctions, so a touch of creativity on your part and advice from the baristas will get you just what you've been craving. Located at 4601 SW Wyoming Blvd., Blue Ridge Coffee is open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. 3. Metro Coffee Company Situated in a nearly 100-year-old building, Metro Coffee Company has a chic, modern industrial vibe that's apparent from the exterior and certainly once you walk through the door. Exposed brick, a piano that encourages people to tickle the ivory, plenty of seating, and high-speed WiFi provide a place where you can relax for hours on end. While the drip coffee and cappuccinos are amazing, don't miss out on the flavored lattes. With choices such as Mexican chocolate, raspberry truffle, caramel hazelnut, and mocha, you'll get a one-two punch of sweetness and caffeine that will take your day to the next level. You can find Metro Coffee Company at 241 S. David St. Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Whether your idea of a delicious coffee is a large iced sugar-free vanilla latte with soy milk or a standard cup of pure, unadulterated, caffeinated bliss, you'll find it all at these cafes throughout Casper. Image via Flickr by INeedCoffee.com