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Buffalo's is a small quick-service stop at the top of Mountaintop Express (#4) on Vail Mountain, at the gate to the Back Bowls. Vail Mountain bills it as the only daily on-mountain breakfast, which makes it the place to eat when first chair came before breakfast did.

It suits skiers and riders heading out to the Back Bowls or coming back from them, who want something warm and quick rather than a long sit-down lunch. It is winter-only and reached on skis or a board, so it is not a stop for summer visitors or for walkers.

What to order

Mornings start with breakfast croissants (egg and cheese, with sausage or bacon if you like) and a fresh-baked cinnamon roll. Lunch leans on comfort food: grilled cheese sandwiches (The Classic, a BBQ brisket version and a vegetarian tomato and pesto one), chili with cornbread, a soup of the day, a cheeseburger and a quarter-pound hot dog. Several dishes come in smaller portions, and there are vegetarian choices at both meals.

Getting there

Buffalo's sits where Mountaintop Express (#4), High Noon Express (#5) and Northwoods Express (#11) meet, with views over Sun Up Bowl. A lift ticket or pass is required, and you need to be skiing or riding to reach it. Henry's Hut, where Vail Ski Patrol has hosted its Sunday avalanche-dog meet-and-greets, is across the way.

Before you go

There are no reservations; order at the counter. Buffalo's keeps ski-day hours and opens for the winter season only. Hours and season details are in the FAQ below.

Sources: Vail Mountain: Buffalo's, Vail Mountain dining. Checked September 24, 2026.

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Buffalo's
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Top of Mountaintop Express (#4), Vail Mountain
Vail, 81657

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About Buffalo's

Buffalo's is a small quick-service stop at the top of Mountaintop Express (#4) on Vail Mountain, at the gate to the Back Bowls. Vail Mountain bills it as the only daily on-mountain breakfast, which makes it the place to eat when first chair came before breakfast did.

It suits skiers and riders heading out to the Back Bowls or coming back from them, who want something warm and quick rather than a long sit-down lunch. It is winter-only and reached on skis or a board, so it is not a stop for summer visitors or for walkers.

What to order

Mornings start with breakfast croissants (egg and cheese, with sausage or bacon if you like) and a fresh-baked cinnamon roll. Lunch leans on comfort food: grilled cheese sandwiches (The Classic, a BBQ brisket version and a vegetarian tomato and pesto one), chili with cornbread, a soup of the day, a cheeseburger and a quarter-pound hot dog. Several dishes come in smaller portions, and there are vegetarian choices at both meals.

Getting there

Buffalo's sits where Mountaintop Express (#4), High Noon Express (#5) and Northwoods Express (#11) meet, with views over Sun Up Bowl. A lift ticket or pass is required, and you need to be skiing or riding to reach it. Henry's Hut, where Vail Ski Patrol has hosted its Sunday avalanche-dog meet-and-greets, is across the way.

Before you go

There are no reservations; order at the counter. Buffalo's keeps ski-day hours and opens for the winter season only. Hours and season details are in the FAQ below.

Sources: Vail Mountain: Buffalo's, Vail Mountain dining. Checked September 24, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is Buffalo's on Vail Mountain?+
At the top of Mountaintop Express (#4), where it meets High Noon Express (#5) and Northwoods Express (#11), at the gate to the Back Bowls.
Q. What are the hours?+
Vail Mountain lists 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the winter season. Buffalo's is closed outside winter.
Q. When does Buffalo's open for the 2026/27 season?+
Vail Resorts plans to open Vail Mountain on November 13, 2026. Buffalo's is served by upper-mountain lifts, so check the resort's hours of operation for its first day.
Q. What does Buffalo's serve?+
Breakfast croissants and a cinnamon roll in the morning; grilled cheese sandwiches, chili with cornbread, soup, a cheeseburger and a quarter-pound hot dog at lunch. Vegetarian options are available at breakfast and lunch.
Q. Do I need a lift ticket?+
Yes. Lift access is required, and you need to be skiing or riding to reach it.
Q. Can I make a reservation?+
No. Buffalo's is quick service with no reservations; you order at the counter.
Q. Is the menu the same every season?+
The menu linked from this page is the winter 2025-26 menu. Vail Mountain may update it for 2026-27, so check the resort's Buffalo's page for the current version.