Big Bear Bistro
About
Big Bear Bistro sits at the top of Bridge Street, about 50 yards from the fountain and a few steps from Gondola One, with a patio along Mill Creek. That puts it on the path most Vail Village skiers already walk, which makes it an easy breakfast before the first lift or a lunch that does not eat into the afternoon.
It is owned and run by longtime locals and suits anyone who wants good coffee and a proper sandwich without sitting down to a full restaurant meal: families, groups splitting up for the day, and skiers who need to eat and get back out.
What they serve
The coffee is Lavazza. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos run all day, alongside gourmet sandwiches and wraps, sweet and savory crêpes, and après snacks. The bread is baked fresh daily, the meats are natural, whole-muscle cuts, and there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Drinks and après
There are beer, wine, juices and other drinks as well as coffee and tea, so the bistro works as an après stop too. It closes at 5 p.m., so it covers breakfast, lunch and early après rather than dinner.
How it works
Order online, at the counter or with the QR code at your table. There is indoor seating and the creekside patio outside. The bistro also caters events.
Sources: Big Bear Bistro. Checked September 23, 2026.
Contact Information
Vail, 81657
Big Bear Bistro
Big Bear Bistro
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About Big Bear Bistro
Big Bear Bistro sits at the top of Bridge Street, about 50 yards from the fountain and a few steps from Gondola One, with a patio along Mill Creek. That puts it on the path most Vail Village skiers already walk, which makes it an easy breakfast before the first lift or a lunch that does not eat into the afternoon.
It is owned and run by longtime locals and suits anyone who wants good coffee and a proper sandwich without sitting down to a full restaurant meal: families, groups splitting up for the day, and skiers who need to eat and get back out.
What they serve
The coffee is Lavazza. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos run all day, alongside gourmet sandwiches and wraps, sweet and savory crêpes, and après snacks. The bread is baked fresh daily, the meats are natural, whole-muscle cuts, and there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Drinks and après
There are beer, wine, juices and other drinks as well as coffee and tea, so the bistro works as an après stop too. It closes at 5 p.m., so it covers breakfast, lunch and early après rather than dinner.
How it works
Order online, at the counter or with the QR code at your table. There is indoor seating and the creekside patio outside. The bistro also caters events.
Sources: Big Bear Bistro. Checked September 23, 2026.