If you’re looking to eat good this week or try more local spots without spending too much, Cheyenne Restaurant Week has you covered.
Cheyenne’s food scene is in the spotlight as Visit Cheyenne’s Restaurant Week returns, bringing special menus, limited-time deals, and community partnerships across the city. The event invites residents and visitors to explore participating restaurants, breweries, specialty shops, and food trucks while also supporting a local nonprofit.
More than 20 local businesses across Cheyenne are participating, including the Omelet House.
“It means we get to see a bunch of locals come out and try new things,” said Shanna Jacobsen, owner of Omelet House. “It’s fun to see everybody get out and support us.”
Jacobsen said events like Restaurant Week help bring in new customers while highlighting local favorites, especially during a time when many businesses are looking for ways to stand out.
While gas prices continue to impact everyday costs, she said Restaurant Week still brings customers in without hurting revenue.
“I think bringing them in with a good deal, they bring other people in and it’s not always just the deal that they buy,” said Jacobsen. “So, it helps bring in revenue otherwise as well.”
At the Omelet House, the featured Restaurant Week item is a $6 burrito, a limited-time special only available during the event.
But beyond restaurant deals, the week also carries a deeper community impact.
A portion of proceeds from Restaurant Week benefits Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne, which delivers more than 14,000 meals each month to seniors and individuals in need across the community.
“We’re just really excited to be a part of this,” said Rhianna Brand, the events & program coordinator of Meals on Wheels. “It is our first year in Visit Cheyenne. They generously asked us to be a part of it, so we’re grateful.”
Brand said the partnership is especially meaningful because it connects dining out with feeding those who rely on daily meal delivery services.
“I think that Restaurant Week is such a special thing,” she said. “Not only are you supporting local businesses, you’re supporting a local nonprofit.”
However, she also noted challenges the organization is currently facing, particularly as volunteers continue to play a key role in meal deliveries.
“We rely heavily upon volunteers between 50 and 60 people every single day,” said Brand. “The gas prices [are] alarming for us because they’re not getting paid, but they’re spending their own money on the gas and in their own time.”
Despite those concerns, she said volunteer participation has remained steady.
Restaurant Week participant Cyrus Pestana said he enjoys the deals while taking part at Beach Please Drink Company, a business that has been part of Restaurant Week since it first started.
“Oh, definitely the reduced prices on drinks and alcohol. That’s my favorite part,” said Pestana.
Beach Please Drink Company is offering 15% off all drinks when Restaurant Week is mentioned, according to the event website.
Pestana added that he supports the idea of proceeds helping the community.
“There’s so many people in need,” he said. “That’s probably the best place for it to go.”
To take part in Restaurant Week, participants can sign up for a free digital Restaurant Week Pass, which allows users to check in at participating locations, unlock exclusive offers, and vote for their favorite experience in the Golden Fork Award competition.
Each check-in also enters participants into a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card. The pass is mobile-only, delivered instantly via text or email, with no app required.
Restaurant Week runs through April 11, and a full list of participating locations and offers is available through Visit Cheyenne’s website.
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