Cute mountain town bistro with a very good soundtracks. Makes doing the happy dance when you eat…read moremore enjoyable. one of the very few places where they have a sesame bagle and it was very very very yummy. 10/10 experience after back surgery.

Loved this little hole in the wall bistro. Shockingly delicious menu of wonderful selections, both…read morefood and drinks! My friend and I shared a non-tuna vegan sandwich and chips. I had a cup of green pork chili that was one of the best I've ever tasted. The ambiance was fantastic and so was the kind and professional service. I really enjoyed our stay in Vail. And this restaurant was a big part of that.

Who knew that ice cream could be art? Let's look no…read morefurther. Let's get excited for this! It's ice cream in all its glory and glee. We are on vacation! We are out exploring! The joys of ice cream are here! They are real and we are experiencing them here in Vail, Colorado! Wow, as an observer in the game of life we were drawn to this little shop. And it's really off the beaten path. Row after row of shops, it's actually open. The staff are so friendly and welcoming! As we gaze at the menu, it looks great. We choose what! My mind wanders to the one with sprinkles! They have a different way of making their ice cream. It's a cleaner version with better ingredients that an individual can actually use as fuel, not chemicals. They make all their cones in house and actually have one that is coated in sprinkles! Wow, and the sundae has a real cherry for proper effect and sprinkles too! Life is better with ice cream and it needs sprinkles in confetti rainbows to make it melt like sunshine .

Oatmeal cookie ice cream in a hot fudge Sunday. Was very good. Friendly service and clean shop.read more

First Time Here We…read morewalked by this place a few times while in town. It's just past the Covered Bridge and next door to Kemo Sabe. Stop by for a Bourbon or Whiskey Full Pour for $12 and an amazing window view of the creek while sipping on our drink. We came here for a last stop of the trip. It was a perfect end to reflect back on our Vail trip and the amazing family time. Stop by to do the same!

I must say this is some tasty whiskey :-) thank you Ryan and the whole crew for providing, an…read more awesome product to the public:)

We visited here twice during our trip to Vail, which shows how much we enjoyed it. We absolutely…read moreloved the Swiss Hot Dog, Toasted Sub, and Ernst's Famous Uber Soup. The service was excellent. Everyone working was kind and welcoming. The restaurant was cozy and inviting. I look forward to coming back a third time before our trip ends.

We had a great experience here with the staff! We enjoyed the drinks at the bar. Super cool spot.read more

Spring skiing this year in Vail was so warm that our ski time was limited to just the morning so…read moreaprès ski started much earlier than usual. I decided to make a long past due visit to Archetype to check out their distilled spirits. In addition to their vodka and gin, they make a long list of small batch distilled spirits of various flavors. When you walk in there are a few high top tables and a long bar. My recommendation is to sit at the bar and chat with the bartenders. They are knowledgeable and will craft a cocktail based on what your favorite flavor profile is. As my friend C says, "if it's muddled N will drink it!" She's not wrong. She speaks the truth. I told the bartender that a cocktail with either the blackberry or strawberry spirits would be a great start. He mixed strawberry with their mint spirit, added soda, and ice in a tall glass. It was really refreshing. Because they have so many different flavored spirits they can craft almost anything. If you like a dirty martini, they have blue cheese and olive flavored spirits. I tasted the blue cheese spirit separately and it was hmmm...interesting by itself but mixed with the olive spirit and "ta-da!" - you've got your dirty martini. Their vodka and wine are made from wine grapes. I didn't get a chance to try either the vodka or gin this time but will definitely be back on my next ski trip to Vail. The distillery is located just a few doors down from Mountain Standard near the bridge over Gore Creek.

If you haven't had the chance to check out Archetype Distillery -- do it…read more As somebody from the distilling industry, I always try to visit a distillery while I'm on vacation.  After seeing Archetype's vodka & gin picking up awards at major tasting competitions, I knew they'd be the perfect stop. We visited their Vail tasting room for a cocktail class -- an activity I highly recommend.  Not only was the class a lot of fun, but it was also a great value.  It included a sampling flight, three cocktails & an hour of entertainment.  Michael is clearly passionate about the spirits he makes & the drinks they craft.  Whether you're a foodie or somebody who just loves a great cocktail, you'll enjoy the class. What I found particularly unique about Archetype's tasting room is their wide offering of house-made distillates/spirits.  They don't need a back bar full of brands that you see everywhere.  Instead, they're able to craft a custom cocktail based on the flavors you enjoy.  From familiar flavors like espresso or citrus to unique ones like blue cheese & truffles, you have the opportunity to find your own signature drink.  I tried several unique combinations & all were delicious!   In short -- from somebody who's been to a lot of distilleries -- make the time to check out Archetype.  The atmosphere was fantastic.  The drinks were delicious.  Their spirits win awards for a reason. You're sure to have a unique experience.