Branding Iron Coffee & Empanadas

Adorable coffee shop unexpectedly serving the most delicious empanadas I’ve ever had. The lamb and beef were delicious, but I never expected the vegetarian caprese empanada to be the winner. I even inquired about shipping to Miami where we have empanadas sold at every corner! If you live near there or happen to be passing through, STOP HERE! Kids will love the bounce house and swing set!

If you are anywhere within 50 miles of this place, you really should make the trip and try their delicious coffee and empanadas! The empanada menu varies daily with unique flavors and local ingredients, made on-site by the friendly family that owns this local gem.

Branding Iron Surpassed our expectations. Their empanadas had the perfect crisp and flavor, their coffee was rich/strong and exceptional. We have only had empanadas like this in Mexico. The family was really nice we will definitely make this a regular stop on the route! Give it a try you definitely won’t be disappointed 🙏❤️

My wife (native Argentinian) and I, decided to head to Bondurant WY for a Skijoring event. A good friend @CircleHRanch suggested a visit to Branding Iron Coffee and Empanadas. All I heard was "EMPANADAS"🤣 In our home, empanadas are typically only enjoyed on my birthday. So we journeyed from Afton to Bondurant WY. In an awesome snowfall, we saw several Bald Eagles, MountainGoats, and more. Under semi blizzard conditions, there were plenty of hwy markers (open flags) and signage to safely navigate their entry directly off the hwy. The highway was probably not as groomed as well as their parking lot. Probably a bi-product of the consistent flow of traffic. The building itself (not near an adequate description of this awesome space) situated, in what you would expect of a small valley (population 100) town, in the picturesque Wyoming ranges. This beautiful log cabin, almost screams, welcome to a place where time stands still. My wife initially elected to wait in the car. Upon walking up, you are greeted by a young boy being entertained by his k9 companion playfully rolling up snowballs. As I entered the cabin, the aroma of freshly fried/baked empanada dough brought a wave of memories from my only trip to Argentina so far and every birthday. (To this point, I've only experienced the empanadas store bought at a little restaurant in Salt Lake City appropriately named Empanada Co). The next aroma was fresh coffee. Then, almost immediately, my attention was drawn into the essence of this home like feeling and a warm welcoming embrace. It's not often that you come upon spaces that have the ability to demand you feel welcome. There were a few folks there that appeared to have been regulars of sorts. You are greeted immediately with a glass heating case full of fresh empanadas (a man shoveling fresh ones in as fast as fast as a woman was dishing them out). There was plenty of seating, a bar with an expresso machine where this vibrant youthful woman engaged each person with loving magnetism. You definitely could feel and clearly see this was a family owned business. You are greeted to your right of the entry, with the chef de jour, caringly crafting fresh empanadas. With all of the commercial grade fresh dough making equipment, hand tortilla like presses and actual empanada press (i still struggle to do by hand😊). Everything was very clean, including the restroom. There is an "Empanadas of The Day" menu on a handwritten chalkboard. Today's were Bisquits and gravy with sausage, ham egg and cheese, ruebin sandwich, blueberry and goat cheese, banana, and Nutella. I elected to try 4 of the 5, leaving behind the ham egg and cheese Additionally, I had to try the Branding Iron Latte, a house specialty. I had to get to know these two on a more interpersonal level. Jennifer and Mathew and their son Gannet shared their love and light for life. By now, my wife joined us, and we all got lost in time standing still. Thank you, Jennifer and Mathew, for creating this amazing space and feeding not only our bellies but our souls. If you happen to wander through Bondurant WY stop in and tell them we sent you. BTW never made it to Skijoring

Such a nice spot in what feels like the middle of nowhere! I cannot speak for the espresso because I didn’t order any but the empanadas are incredible! We got the bacon egg and cheese and the biscuits and gravy empanadas and they were so good! The atmospheres is so cozy and welcoming! Also the bathroom, what a vibe!