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.

We took the easy way out for breakfast, closest place to the hotel was Big Bear. Big mistake. It's…read morea resort town, I expect high prices, but also a level of competency that was lacking. I had The Alex, simple 4 item classic breakfast. To recap: 1. Scrambled eggs, cooked hard until they were brown all over 2. That scrawny semi-transparent bacon they serve at the free breakfast you get from budget hotels. Undercooked. 3. Those food service 1/2" diced potatoes, barely cooked 4. Cheap-ass shriveled grocery store wheat bread that had yet to transition to "toast." Just a careless attempt at breakfast. I know it's busy, but try to cook the food before you send it out. My wife's breakfast burrito was a little better, though the primary ingredients were a way too big and understuffed tortilla and the same crappy potatoes. The smothering pork Chile Verde was really good though. Thankfully, the Farmer's Market was just starting, plenty of better food there.

Joe's Famous Deli & Homemade Ice Cream earned five stars from our family and the fact that we went…read moreback two days in a row probably says everything that needs to be said. The shop itself is on the smaller side, and yes, the prices are definitely Vail prices. But the customer service was excellent, the ice cream tasted fresh and homemade, and every visit was a pleasant experience. My son absolutely loved the matcha ice cream, while my daughter couldn't get enough of the cotton candy flavor. With so many options in Vail competing for your attention, it's always a good sign when a place convinces you to come back the very next day. If you're looking for a sweet treat while strolling through Vail Village, Joe's is well worth the stop.

Overall the food was ok. For $18 a sandwich, it's a very steep price for what you actually get,…read morewhich doesn't include chips or drink.

What a fun restaurant, simple and fun. While the menu may be small, the selections meet all tastes,…read moreflavors and preferences. We were part of a large group and each of us ordered different sandwiches. I had the Tuna melt which had Swiss and Capers on a fluffy and tasty Ciobatta roll. The tuna was fresh and had a wonderful spice and the whole sandwich was flavorful and savory, paired very well with a beer. We all commented on returning when in the area. They also had a great list of coffees, muffins and also, veggie option of an Acai berry bowl with honey. Indoor or outdoor seating with excellent views. Thank ypu Loaded Joe's for a wonderful experience, clean and inviting environment and social and welcoming staff.

I wasn't a huge fan of the espresso itself, it didn't have a nice flavor and overall had to drown…read moreit with milk. The staff were super friendly and helpful with the milk options. They also help provide a really warm atmosphere when you're getting a cup of coffee before hitting the slopes. Because of the hospitality I might go back, with tempered expectations.

While I understand this is a franchise, it isn't from Florida, so very different for me!…read more I was very impressed at the full flavor cold brew (and not iced coffee) they had and the assortment of matcha, tea, and lattes for my family. A great place to come back to for any season because they switch out their flavors and merchandise (really loved all of the Yetis on Yeti mugs) Very knowledgeable and friendly staff who were there to chat and help with any question you might have. I was very impressed and was insanely busy and popular... and for good reason! Keep it up! I'll be back before I leave, for sure and grabbed some beans for the road!

Yeti's Grind, what the actual fuck is going on over there?…read more I came in looking for coffee and a cinnamon roll. Somehow I left with five complaints, an identity crisis, and a growing suspicion that nobody in this building has ever met a bottle of leather conditioner. Let's start with the chairs. Those leather chairs are DRY. Not "could use a little moisturizer" dry. I mean divorced-dad-elbows-in-February dry. I sat down and the leather made a noise that sounded like it was begging me to finish it off. Those chairs are one ass cheek away from splitting open like a gas-station hot dog. Buy some leather conditioner. Rub it in. Sensually if necessary. At this point, those chairs need foreplay. Next: the cinnamon roll. WHERE THE FUCK IS THE CINNAMON? Calling this thing a cinnamon roll is like calling a handjob a honeymoon. Technically something happened, but nobody should be satisfied. I want CINNAMON. I want enough cinnamon that when I take the first bite, my Apple Watch asks if I've been exposed to an industrial spice accident. Right now the cinnamon is apparently working remotely. A few other items that need immediate executive attention: First, your napkins have the structural integrity of wet toilet paper. I wiped my mouth once and the napkin disintegrated in my hand like it had just been told it was getting laid off. I need a napkin that can handle some shit. Literally and metaphorically. Second, the bathroom lighting can go fuck itself. I walked in feeling pretty good about myself. Then I looked in the mirror and apparently I'm a 58-year-old fugitive who sleeps behind a Bass Pro Shops. Nobody needs that kind of truth before 10 a.m. Dim the lights. Add a flattering bulb. Hell, install a Snapchat filter. Lie to me. I'm paying for the experience. Third, the tables wobble just enough to make you question whether you're having a minor stroke. Every time I touched my coffee, the table moved. For ten minutes I genuinely couldn't tell if the furniture was unstable or if my nervous system had finally given up. But now we need to discuss the coffee handoff situation because this shit is insane. When you put two drinks in front of customers, isn't it fairly standard coffee-shop behavior to SAY WHAT THE FUCKING DRINKS ARE? Something simple. "Latte." "Mocha." "Yours." "Hers." Anything. Instead, two cups got dropped in front of us like we had just entered the final round of a game show. No labels. No explanation. Just vibes. Am I supposed to smell them? Lick the lids? Take a sip out of both and play caffeine roulette? Have people evolved and nobody told me? Do Gen Z customers now come equipped with some sort of beverage-recognition organ? Maybe I'm supposed to put on Meta glasses: "Scanning..." "Foam density detected." "Vanilla molecules present." "98% probability this belongs to the blonde woman sitting next to you." Maybe artificial intelligence has gotten so advanced that apparently the fucking coffee no longer requires human communication. I might be the idiot here. Maybe normal people can stare at two beige beverages and immediately know their destiny. I cannot. So please, Yeti's Grind: Condition your leather. Put some actual fucking cinnamon on the cinnamon roll. Buy napkins capable of surviving human contact. Fix the interrogation-room bathroom lighting. Stabilize the tables. And when you put somebody's $8 coffee in front of them, maybe tell them WHICH FUCKING COFFEE IT IS. Otherwise I'm calling corporate. I don't know if Yeti's Grind even has a corporate office. But I'm imagining a gigantic pissed-off Yeti in a three-piece suit sitting behind a walnut desk in a mountain cave. And believe me... That hairy bastard is getting an email. Get your shit together, Yeti's Grind. I say this with love. Mostly.

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.

This is a small restaurant tucked in between two larger businesses in Vail Village. It's seat…read moreyourself, if you can find a spot. They do have tables both inside and outside, but they're all situated pretty closely together. You order at the counter and then they call out your name when your order is ready. I went with the small cup of coup and the chupacabra sandwich. I asked for no onions and the cook recalled the first one as he was handing it to me, remembering that he put onions on it. He made me a new one and said I could keep the onion one. The new one also had onions If the onions didn't need to be scraped off, the sandwich would be 10/10. The soup was ok. I don't think I came across any chicken and the noodles were pretty soft. The broth was very flavorful and unique, though. It also provided the warmth needed on a cold winter day.

Very convenient deli/coffee/convenience store in the middle of Vail Village. Sandwiches and salads…read morewere surprisingly good and great place for some fruit and cheese and stuff. Service was good.

Forget something? What a hotel may not offer, DeliZioso can!…read more We came here for the fabulous gelato (highly recommend the Stracciatella Chocolate Chip) and stumbled onto the delicious menu, offering a variety of coffee drinks, breakfast pastries, and a nice selection of brunch sammy's. To top it off, DeliZioso also has a great deal of travel sized sundries/convenience items (dental care, hair care, sunscreen, and deo). DeliZioso is located in Vail Village, so convenient to guests at a nearby hotel/resort or even après ski.

Stopped here for coffee and a light snack before going to breakfast later on. My husband got an…read moreiced matcha and i got a seasonal flavor of salted caramel in an iced latte. Both were delicious - I especially loved mine, not too sweet but very flavorful! We also got a locally made bagel and scallion cream cheese - solid but $8 are you kidding me?! Really cute shop that had some good sounding cocktails too.

The coffee is legit. Very good quality coffee so doesn't need anything fancy - flavors speak for…read moreitself. Super cool vibes and beautiful decor.

Delicious breakfast. Bloody Mary and American breakfast was just what I needed. Service was quick…read moreand efficient.

This appeared to be a beautiful French restaurant in Vail, so I made a point to make this the first…read morestop in Vail. In fact, we were the first guests to arrive! As anticipated, the place was gorgeous...with a slightly formal air. Given that it was in the Vail Village (near the ski slope), my husband was able to enter the place in his rugged ski suit. Despite the ambiance, it was a bit dead. I was disappointed with the lack of French music overhead...though maybe it was on so low, I didn't hear it? There were plenty of breakfast-brunch options, but on the menu, some items were noted as taking 20 minutes (which we didn't have time for!), so I was a tad bummed about that. In any case, my husband chose this Huckleberry Bacon French Toast, and I ordered the Maryland Crab Benedict. For drinks, we both just ordered plain coffee. As expected, the foods were good. I was more impressed with my husband's choice, this super-fancy french toast. Not only did it look amazing, it tasted spectacular! Mine was good, but disappointing at the same time. I really liked the Crab Benedict, but I only half-liked the side salad (basically just Arugula with a few Walnuts and Figs). The total bill for these items ran over 100 bucks... which, was to be expected in Vail. However, for such a pricey breakfast, I felt that I should have absolutely loved it...but it felt short of that. Overall, I just expected a bit more from this breakfast experience. Again, the decor was gorgeous, but the ambiance wasn't fully there (because of the lack of music?). Service felt a bit short-skimpy as well. Foods were good, but mine especially (Crab Benedict) felt a bit lacking. Let's just say that I've had Crab Benedicts as just as good for half the price...and with better sides. Maybe lunch or dinner experience is better here? In any case, am glad we checked out the place...but I doubt I'll choose it for breakfast again.

The hot chocolate was nice in the cold weather. It was hard to find this place based on the…read morelocation given on Yelp. Couldn't afford any of the clothing though, lol.

Great little spot to snag a good tea/coffee. They also have some nice seating if you're looking to…read moresettle in for a bit and warm up.

We love Mountain standard because it shows us where the local Vails hanging out as we visited on…read moreMonday Evenning. Recommended Grilled octopus for appetizer. So, umami. Must try is the pork shank. Seems like every table ordered it. I like my grilled mahi mahi with asparagus, quinoa & creamy harissa sauce. I like the well decor atmosphere & open kitchen. They also have outdoor patio. Great service. Prices are on average for Vail Village. Would love to go back and try more!

I've been coming to Mountain Standard for years, for lunch and dinner, usually at the bar. The…read morebartenders have always been knowledgeable, engaging and genuinely fun. It's the sort of hospitality that keeps me returning. Two dinners this past weekend reminded me why I love the place, but also why I think it's slipped a notch. Friday was lovely. My partner and I arrived between lunch and dinner, settled in at the bar, and ordered a Manhattan and a draft beer. Some fries kept the hangriness at bay. The bartenders were terrific, as usual. Then dinner arrived. The $54 Angus hanger steak comes with miso creamed corn, toasted sesame, tempura maitakes and Japanese BBQ butter. An ambitious supporting cast for a good piece of beef. The steak was delicious, but we ordered medium-well and received medium-rare. That's quite a miss at this price. We didn't send it back because my partner didn't want to make a scene. Worse, the sauce overwhelmed the plate. A good steak should be the star, not an extra in its own production. The $23 crab mozzarella sticks, with green onion, pecorino and shrimp-and-Calabrian-chili sauce, sounded fun. Unfortunately, the crab tasted distinctly fishy, not fresh, and the sauce seemed to be trying its best to cover it up. That's an expensive mozzarella stick with a serious identity crisis. We finished with Meyer lemon tiramisu, port and two espressos. The tiramisu was good, though the crumble on top seemed an odd, unnecessary flourish. The port and espresso were perfect. Friday remained a wonderful evening because the bar and its people are that good. Saturday we returned with friends and sat in the dining room. Packed, energetic and LOUD. I enjoy a lively restaurant, but I also enjoy hearing the people at my table. Drinks were slow, and the delays continued throughout dinner. Everyone was courteous; the whole operation just felt off. Credit to the manager and front desk team for pitching in to deliver food rather than leaving an overwhelmed staff to sink. We shared the $16 whipped tahini dip, served with Lebanese pickles, crispy shallots, marinated feta and warm pita. The pita was excellent: puffy, warm, irresistible. The dip tasted good too, but with so many competing elements, it felt like one ingredient too many. Not every appetizer needs a committee. My $39 rotisserie piri piri chicken was tender and nicely spiced. Unfortunately, its smashed steak fries were undercooked and practically submerged in poppy seed yogurt. The sauce overflowed the plate. Somewhere beneath that yogurt lake was a very good dinner. My partner's Standard wedge was similarly overburdened: too much dressing, prosciutto and blue cheese, leaving the salad excessively salty. Our friends ordered the $54 hanger steak and $46 grilled Pacific sea bass. The steak once again seemed over-sauced, and the decorative corn shoots were promptly pushed aside. The bass, at least on paper, is a thoughtful combination of toasted farro, pickled carrot salad, basil and miso carrot butter. I can't speak to how it tasted, but the recurring excess across the table was hard to miss. Here's the frustration: Mountain Standard has talent, imagination, a great location and genuinely good people. But creativity isn't the same as piling on ingredients, and more sauce doesn't mean more sophistication. Across two dinners, there were missed cooking temperatures, underdone potatoes, questionable crab and dishes that needed editing. That's training, restraint and execution, not a need for a new menu. I still consider Mountain Standard one of the Vail Valley's best restaurants. But let's acknowledge that the competition here isn't exactly fierce. Too many resort restaurants seem content to rest on their laurels, knowing another wave of visitors is coming. Being among the best in the valley shouldn't be the finish line. Would I return? Absolutely, especially to the bar. The hospitality remains a real strength. But before the winter crowds arrive, I'd love to see the kitchen tighten things up and the dining room find its rhythm. Mountain Standard doesn't need another garnish or another sauce. It needs to make the very good ideas it already has work consistently. Three-plus stars, with genuine hope for more next time.