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It's a pretty small spot and gets packed easily. We ordered the Masterpiece and the BLAT, and overall the food was decent. The BLAT was definitely the better of the two and tasted pretty good, while the Masterpiece was just alright and didn't really stand out to us. The wait wasn't too bad, and it took around 10 minutes to get our sandwiches. Service was fine, and the small space had a casual, busy atmosphere. Overall, not a bad place for a quick sandwich, but with so many other food options in the area, I think there are definitely better choices.
Quick, delicious, and a nice stop in Vail Village. We split the Lumberjack sandwich and I got a Matcha. Food came out quickly and you could tell it's all fresh.
After a few hours of ramblin' around Vail with the family, we wanted a sit-down, air-conditioned place but not a full meal. We found what we needed at Big Bear Bistro - a quaint little space and a perfectly-sized charcuterie board with just enough for everyone to gnosh and get a break before heading back out into the wild. Fresh veggies, fragrant cheeses and cured meats with plenty of bread and crackers, order your favorite drink to wash it down. Two thumbs up!
What a wonderful quick pit stop for lunch. Luckily it was during a weekday, so there weren't much foot traffic (and road traffic). Parking was "easy" as long as you get a spot. Big Bear was a quaint little shop, reminds me of someone's home. Staff were very welcoming and we were helped right away. There was only one other person in front of us. Seating inside was a bit small and tight, but if you're with only one other person you'd be okay. We sat at the high top counter so we can people watch. It was bit too warm for us to sit outside even when there's shade. We ordered the Mo and the Piglet. I added prosciutto and arugula to mine and as-is for the Piglet. We both loved our sandwich and was very satisfied for the rest of our trip home. Although, it was weird that the Mo only has fresh mozz, tomatoes, and balsamic. A little bare, but the additions made it 10x better. Will definitely come back whenever we're back in Vail.
The perfect breakfast sandwich does it exist and it's at big bear bistro. We were a bit indecisive so the server recommended a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant and I've been thinking about it for a week now. We ate it on the gondola ride up and it gave us the fuel we needed for the day
Came back again and tried the Treehugger with turkey on ciabatta this time and it was amazing! I definitely recommend this sandwich. The ciabatta was so good. The service was actually pretty fast despite it being such a small place. I hate that the seating is so limited. We ended up sitting on the grass nearby, but the food made it worth it. I love the variety of sandwich options here and will definitely stop by again if I'm in the area!
One of the best spots in the village for breakfast and sandwiches. Small inside and normally a line but food comes out pretty fast. So many options to choose from including vegan and vegetarian options. Highly recommend the sandwiches or salads for lunch or the pancakes, crepes, or burritos for breakfast. Doesn't seem like you can go wrong!
The food was very average and was not very special. The burrito was missing a pork green chile which was an addition charge of three dollars. Food was pretty expensive for what it was and on top of that me and my family were handed untensils which had obviously not been cleaned. The service was very underwhelming as we waited 30 minutes for an empty place to get us our food, meanwhile many people who came after us got their food first. The place has a good vibe but I think we just didn't have the best experience
This restaurant wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. In my opinion, this is food you can make at home. This is self serve -- you order and you sit. It was definitely packed and the seating is VERY limited especially during cold season. Food: Smother burrito 3/5 -- the mix of food wasn't bad and the sauce wasn't bad either. The tortilla didn't seem as cooked. Omelette 3/5 -- I definitely did not enjoy the mixed greens with my omelette. Soggy lettuce is not the way to go lol Overall, I would come back and try their sandwiches.
Their breakfast burrito was great with chili smothered. Flavorful combination with your choice of meat or veggie. I chose bacon and added spinach. Good for sharing. My favorite was the croissant french toast. Airy and the whipped cream was the best I have ever had. Not too sweet and fluffy. Comes with berries. You can ask for maple syrup on the side so you can choose the sweet level you like. The food took 30 minutes since they were so popular so I am taking off a star but sitting outside hearing water sound was relaxing on a Sunday morning. Pro tip is to order from your table by scanning the QR code so you don't have to wait in line.
Big bear was one of the only places open for lunch during off season. It is very small inside but the sandwiches were delicious. We ordered The Masterpiece and the flavor was 10/10! I recommend the cibatta rolls. The sandwiches are $14.99 and nothing comes with like chips or pickle, it's all extra cost. The service was good, the staff is attentive and d we got our meal pretty quickly. They do have outdoor patio seating as well.
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Delicious sandwiches and super cute cafe. Located in downtown Vail plaza. It is very small cafe and most people sitting outside or orders to go during this Covid. Unfortunately the customers don't follow the rules during the waiting in line to order, people jammed back to back ( see the picture) and a bit warm inside the cafe. I was a bit disappointed that the employees or business owner didn't enforce customers to stay 6 feet apart. read more
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3 years ago
So glad to have this amazing Vegan option and menu in Vail Village. The place has a great vibe and service was terrific. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Will return! read more
I had a great breakfast here on the morning of my last day in Vail. I wanted something quick before checking out of my hotel and I also didn't want to spend $20 on a breakfast entree. They have a varied menu and great prices, much more reasonable than other restaurants in the area. The employees were so incredibly nice. The food was made to order, hot, and delicious. My Americano was fantastic as well. read more
6 years ago
We traveled to Vail for a little fall family/birthday vacay and came across this place after riding mountain bikes. We unanimously LOVED this restaurant which is really rare in my family! My son is a sandwich snob and does have his pick of great spots in LA so it's rather hard to impress him. He had the Masterpiece and was almost surprised by how much he loved it. Our party also had the Tuna Melt, Ultimate Grilled Cheese, Lumberjack, a Nutella/banana crepe, hot chocolate, and a dark mocha. ALL great! Order at counter and everything is brought out to you. The young woman working at counter was very friendly and we waited very little time for our food on a Monday around 3:00pm or so. If we ever visit again we would hit this place up again in a heartbeat. PS Gfree bread was really good! read more
I stopped in for breakfast with high hopes of a solid pre-skiing meal, but left disappointed. You order and pay at the counter and then they bring your food to the table. Service is quick which is a positive if you're in a rush. There are both indoor and outdoor tables. I had The Alex breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted potatoes and gluten free toast. (Yes, they have gluten free bread.) The potatoes were not fresh- seemed like they were frozen and had been made in a microwave (except served luke warm). The bacon was thin and flimsy. Not good. My friend had the Omelette. He too was disappointed and did not enjoy the meal. The best part of breakfast was the awesome oat milk cappuccino. They serve Lavazza coffee. I would recommend stopping here for coffee but not for breakfast. Overall I rate the restaurant 2.5/5. read more
4 years ago
Nice location. Small and crowded, but delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating. A bit slow. Huge breakfast burritos and omelets. Cinnamon and sugar crepe left us wishing for more. Croissant French bread with fresh berries was divine. Unfortunately, the heater outside was out of propane. read more
2 years ago
Loved loved loved this place! Great breakfast and coffee menu. The surface was even better! It's a cute, quaint little coffee house where you can escape for a morning pick me up. The smothered burrito and the alex were both delicious. Will definitely be back! read more
Can't believe this was my first time here! I'm always in Vail but glad we discovered this cute place. The food was excellent, and everyone working there was so friendly. I definitely will be back this winter! The outside seating area was expanded which was nice, not sure what they'll do when winter hits because it's a tiny place but I know they do take out! :) It's definitely not right on the main street but totally worth checking out if you're in town. read more
The space is cramped and finding a seat during rush times can be difficult. However, we were surprised how quickly things came out. Service was quick, prices were reasonable and food was good. Don't expect anything fancy or out of this world. The sides and drinks are underwhelming but the sandwich and crepes were good. We did not try it, but the french toast did look really good! Next time we stop in we will definitely be trying the french toast. read more
This is the perfect spot for brunch in Vail. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced (esp for Vail). A line started to form around 10:30 so I would recommend arriving before then. Everything we had was delicious and the staff was friendly. read more
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The cutest little sandwich shop in the heart of Vail! Would highly recommend stopping in and trying one of their amazing sandwiches or soups! Nice staff, small space inside, but also have outdoor seating. read more
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Love love love this brunch spot! I am huge on brunch and was on the hunt for a cute little brunch spot while in Vail Village and finding this place was happenstance. It has an outdoor and indoor seating area although the indoor is small. Patrons wait on line to order and then the staff brings out your food. I ordered the croissant French toast and it was one of the best French toast's I've ever had! read more
5 years ago
Super yum. Perfect stop for breakfast or lunch. Both menus are killer. Breakfast burrito is huge and out of this world. Salads are loaded and delicious. (Arugula). My man had "the black" and added Turkey. Filling portions and great pricing. read more
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For vail this was one of the cheaper spots to grab a bite. Located on the backside of the village, this is a quaint spot to grab coffee, breakfast or lunch. They do a full service and even offer beer, wine and champagne. We had a lovely breakfast while in vail. They were accommodating in our order as we kind of threw stuff together to make it our own! Thank you for having us :) read more
5 years ago
Quality food for a reasonable price. In-between runs a great place for lunch, located close to gondola 1, it made it convenient to get the most out of the mountain. read more
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This place is something special. They are slightly off the beaten path so Red Lion, BluCow, etc will fill up first (which is how we stumbled upon this spot) but this hidden gem has it all. Have had to wait for tables but always find a spot. Drinks are very reasonably priced and charcuterie boards are perfect for apre. The service is friendly and helpful - they are slayin when it's busy!! read more
3 years ago
Want to start off by prefacing that the food itself was pretty good! However the experience... not so much. We walked in and presumably the owner or manager was standing there, irritated we walked in and no greeting. The girl at the counter taking our order was fairly rude, seemingly annoyed that we had a party of 6 (with small children) and then further told us they were adding on a 20% tip because we had a party of 6. For a breakfast cafe, this is somewhat ludicrous considering it's fast food breakfast, and on an already pretty expensive order (given everything is $10 and up), a $17 tip was absolutely insane for subpar service. While the food was decent, the service was ridiculously underwhelming & thus convinced us not to return. I would take your hunger for bagels & crepes elsewhere in Vail if you're looking for better service & higher quality breakfast (especially if they're gonna add on 20% gratuity). Bagels with a side of bougie. read more
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Delicious sandwich after downhill mountain biking? Count me in. I stopped by here last weekend and had the Lumberjack sandwich which is an in house cooked roast beef, caramelized onions, Monterrey jack cheese, and horseradish aioli. One bit and I realized that this may very well be one of my favorite sandwich spots in Colorado. My friends got the Masterpiece sandwich and said it was amazing as well! Also heard from the locals that their breakfast burritos are great, too! Highly recommend this spot if you're ever in Vail! read more
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297 Hanson Ranch Rd
Vail, CO 81657
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