D. Rose
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While driving across I-80 with my Beautiful Bride and our youngest, we saw a sign for a “Testicle Festival.” Given the area at the time, we figured it was probably turkey, but it sparked a conversation about the Rocky Mountain variety. That eventually led us to finding Sanford’s Grub & Pub as we passed through Cheyenne. My bride and youngest had never tried them before, so we figured, why not?
We arrived during the dinner rush and waited about 25 minutes, not bad considering how packed the place was. The interior was an eclectic, nostalgic feast for the eyes, with something interesting on every wall.
The menu was extensive, almost overwhelming, with a Cajun influence and plenty of mouthwatering choices. They also had a large draft beer selection and specialty cocktails. We ordered a soda for the kiddo, a beer for me, and a huckleberry margarita for my Bride, along with an appetizer of oysters and fries (still keeping the surprise from our youngest).
The oysters and fries came out hot, served with brown gravy and cocktail sauce on the side. The breading was the dominant flavor, and the texture was the traditional, for lack of a better word, "calamari" feel. I thought they were tasty. My bride found the breading a bit heavy, while our youngest enjoyed them… until we revealed what they were. After that, he said they were “just okay,” though he kept eating them!
For our main dish, my bride and I split the “Hot As& Miss Piggy” with sweet potato fries. Thankfully, our waitress let us know it usually comes topped with powdered sugar and honey butter. We opted out of the sugar and got the butter on the side.
The pork and beef were both flavorful, and the patty was cooked to order. The sauce and cheese made it a bit too spicy for my bride, but I enjoyed it. We both agreed on a menu this big, a straight-up pulled pork sandwich would be a great addition.
The sweet potato fries were delicious on their own, but dipping them in the honey butter added a fun twist. We were still glad we got it on the side.
Our youngest ordered a smash burger with onion rings. The burger was well-seasoned and cooked to order—simple and tasty. The onion rings were piled high, lightly breaded, a little greasy, but still good.
All in all, it was an enjoyable experience. Between the food, the drinks, and the décor, there’s so much going on at Sanford’s that it would take multiple visits to soak it all in.
