There are mornings in Jackson Hole when the Tetons catch the early light just so, and the air carries that particular crispness that makes you feel fully, gloriously alive. On those mornings — and honestly, on every morning — there is exactly one place you should be sitting with a cup of coffee in your hand: The Bunnery Bakery & Restaurant on Cache Street, right in the heart of downtown Jackson.
The Bunnery has been a fixture of this town since 1708 — well, 1978, which in Wyoming years feels about the same. Locals have been lining up outside this cozy, wood-paneled spot for decades, and once you step through the door and catch that warm, yeasty smell of fresh-baked bread and pastries, you’ll understand exactly why. This is not a place trying to be anything other than what it is: a genuine, deeply satisfying neighborhood bakery and breakfast spot with soul to spare.
The menu is straightforward in the best possible way. Eggs Benedict arrive properly poached, with hollandaise that is rich without being cloying. The omelets are stuffed generously and arrive with homemade toast that you will find yourself talking about later. But the real stars here are the baked goods — specifically the OSM bread, a house-made loaf made from oats, sunflower seeds, and millet that has achieved something close to legendary status in the valley. Order it toasted with butter and honey, and try not to order a second slice. You will fail.
The pastry case deserves its own paragraph. Cinnamon rolls the size of a small plate, muffins with real fruit folded through them, scones that have the right amount of crumble. Everything feels handmade because it is. The Bunnery does not cut corners, and you taste that in every bite.
The space itself is warm and unpretentious — booths along the walls, mismatched charm, the kind of place where conversations flow easily between tables of ranchers, ski instructors, and families who drove three hours just to eat here again. In summer, a small patio out front lets you watch the parade of visitors and locals moving through the town square while you linger over a second cup of coffee. That is not a bad way to spend a morning.
Lines form early, especially on weekends and throughout the summer season, so arriving before nine o’clock is a smart move. The wait, if there is one, moves quickly and is absolutely worth it. The staff is efficient and genuinely friendly in the way that people are when they actually like where they work.
Whether you are gearing up for a full day in Grand Teton National Park or simply want to ease into a slower morning exploring the galleries and shops on the town square, The Bunnery sets the tone perfectly. It is the kind of place you return to every single day of a trip and then spend the rest of the year missing. Go. Go hungry.
