Jackson Hole Roasters Review

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Jackson Hole Roasters
145 E. Broadway
Jackson, WY 83001
(208) 536-5282?
http://www.jacksonholeroasters.com/

The majestic Grand Tetons welcomed us as we climbed over Togwotee Pass in Santiago (our trusty vintage RV). We couldn’t believe our eyes! The view was absolutely breathtaking! I honestly think we took more than 100 photos as we drove into Jackson. As the sun set behind the mountains it cast different shadows on the rocky peaks far above the meandering highway. “Did you get THAT, JJ?” I said a bazillion times. We had a blast watching the transformations.

We got to the Jackson Hole Visitors Center as it was about to close, but scooted in just in time and asked the volunteers where their favorite coffeehouse was. In moments the maps were sprawled out all over the counter with penned circles and arrows indicating each of their favorites! We had our work cut out for us. Many small towns shut down early, so we quickly made our way to their first recommendation … Jackson Hole Roasters. “Jack will love you guys!” they said, and off we went to Jack’s house.

At first Jack didn’t seem too keen on our invasion of his space … he kept peering over at us in a bit of disbelief that we were actually touring in search of little coffeehouses. His daughter was working as the barista and jewelry created from old metal parts donned a wall near the front of the café. One customer came in looking for food to have with his freshly roasted coffee; “We don’t serve food here. We are a coffeehouse,” he said. “We get a few things from the bakery in the morning and when it’s gone, it’s gone”. What a grump, eh? Ha ha! If I’d let that scare me I would never had seen the huge capacity of his heart. He would only offer me an interview via a scheduled appointment, so we waited to dive in.

At precisely 1:30 the next day I arrived on time (I usually never let that happen), but I was afraid Jack would not grant the interview if I was a moment late. The coffeehouse was fresh, bright and crisp with golden terracotta-colored walls, track lighting, and green plants galore. It was gorgeous and full of local folks chatting about the lack of tourists that time of year and reading their weekly newspaper.

I put my pile of stuff at a table and let him know I was there and ready. Before I knew it he took me by the hand through the back door to the outside patio and across the yard to the house next door … it was his ROASTING HOUSE! Wow! It reminded me of the cabin my grandpa built in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 1930, with old windows and dark wooden floors, but lingering in the air was the heavenly smell of roasted coffee beans.

He had purchased two old houses, side-by-side, in the center of one of the most trendy towns in the country to create this coffee paradise. After the momentous tour of the roasting house, we hung out with Jack and met some other great folks from Jackson Hole. Thanks so much for your friendly hospitality, Jack!

If you’d like to find out more about Jackson Hole Roasters or order some of their coffee, visit their website at www.jacksonholeroasters.com.

Lisa McIntyre has an inherent love for local, independent coffeehouses and the communities in which they reside. She just returned from a five month road trip with her teenage daughter, JJ, in their vintage RV. They journeyed across America’s northwest highways from big cities to small towns discovering the hidden soul of America via these great gathering places. You can contact Lisa at lisa@peaceloveandcoffee.org.