The Lazy Butcher – A Must Visit Cowboy Bar and Butcher Shop in Evergreen, CO
Small Ranchers, Farmers, Processors, and Butcher Shops are coming back and Evan Jeffries of The Lazy Butcher hopes to assist that change, One Steak at a Time
By Caren Austin
Colorado is a state that is incredibly rich in history. You can’t seem to come across a mountain town without learning something you didn’t know about the historic place you are visiting. I have been a customer at The Lazy Butcher in Evergreen, CO since the week they opened their doors in 2023, and it is truly a Colorado gem in every sense of the word. What I didn’t expect writing this article is that I was about to be given a history lesson about our beautiful state from The Lazy Butcher owner Evan Jeffries. After our conversation, I learned about his lineage, the reason he owns The Lazy Butcher, and about a man with a driven passion for giving Colorado the best of the best when it comes to BBQ and all things butcher related.
Evan Jeffries’ family came to Colorado in the 1850’s when Colorado was just a territory. His family was entrenched in the railroad industry coming down from Cheyenne Wyoming. Evan’s great great great grandfather John Evans was the 2nd territorial governor, and founder of Denver University. There are streets in Denver named after his family. His family also owned large scale ranches, including the Evans Ranch. Evan would work on the ranch in Evergreen every Summer, and that is where his love of ranching began. Evan has worked for Denver Fire for 20 while still owning cattle in Colorado, and the next step for Evan was simple, to open a butcher, BBQ and Cowboy bar in the place he lives and knows best, Evergreen CO.
I am pretty picky about my BBQ, and the Lazy Butcher checks the box every single time, but it is much more than a BBQ restaurant. The adjoining butcher shop is filled with meat, poultry, seafood and other culinary specialties to take home. The BBQ side of The Lazy Butcher came into play because Evan didn’t want to waste any part of the animal in the butcher shop. They go hand in hand and they work perfectly together.
The steaks from The Lazy Butcher are the only steaks I will buy and for good reason. The dry aging and the quality of the meat is way above anything else I have ever had. The beef comes from The Lazy Acre Ranch in Otis, CO, and they outsource all their chicken, pork and seafood from the best in the business to provide customers with something extraordinary that you can’t find in many places around Colorado. The Master Butcher is also a chef, and has worked in some of the finest restaurants bringing experience and a culinary twist to the butcher shop. A total bonus is that you can pick out your steak from the butcher shop, and they will cook it for you to eat in house. How fun is that?
If you are looking for libations, head back to the Cowboy Bar at The Lazy Butcher. You can order BBQ and sit inside or outside on their massive patio with your cocktail. It is hard to say what I like best about the BBQ, but the perfectly barked brisket is something you can’t miss when dining at The Lazy Butcher. The wings cooked in homemade beef tallow are also stars of the show. Evan describes his BBQ as “Texas Style with a mountain twist”. Although there are homemade sauces available, their delicious BBQ really doesn’t need it.
If you live in Evergreen CO, or you are just visiting, stop by The Lazy Butcher. Even if you don’t live close, The Lazy Butcher must be on your go to list. When you visit, say hi to owner Evan Jeffries, and saddle up, because you are truly in for a Colorado culinary treat!
30790 Stagecoach Blvd #101, Evergreen, CO 8043
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