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Joe's Famous Deli pairs two things Vail Village is short on: handmade ice cream and a proper deli sandwich. It has been on Bridge Street for more than two decades, making its own ice cream from fresh cream and building sandwiches around beef it roasts in house.

It suits families, skiers who want a breakfast burrito before the lifts, and anyone wandering the village who wants a cone or a quick lunch rather than a sit-down meal.

Ice cream made on site

The case holds 24 old-fashioned flavors, made with fresh berries, roasted nuts, fudge brownies and Madagascar vanilla. Beyond cones and cups there are shakes, floats, brownie sundaes and the Ultimate Banana Split, and hand-packed pints and quarts to take back to the condo freezer.

Sandwiches

The Reuben is the house signature: corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Joe's Famous Philly uses beef roasted in house, the Norwegian stacks smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bagel, and the long list runs through a Cubano, hot pastrami, an Italian and several vegetarian choices.

Breakfast and warm drinks

Breakfast runs until 11:30 a.m., with burritos such as the Powder Day and a huevos rancheros version with pork green chile, Belgian waffles and egg sandwiches. Coffee, chai and hot chocolate cover a cold morning, and an espresso martini or carajillo covers the afternoon.

Planning a stop

Joe's is at 288 Bridge Street, in the pedestrian core, so no car is needed from village lodging. Orders can also be placed online for pickup. Joe's says it has been voted Vail's Best in multiple years. Prices are in the FAQ below.

Sources: Joe's Famous Deli, menu, ice cream menu, breakfast menu. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Vail, 81657

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About Joe's Famous Deli and Homemade Ice Cream

Quick answer: Joe's Famous Deli and Homemade Ice Cream is a deli and ice cream shop at 288 Bridge St, Vail, CO 81657. Joe's Famous Deli on Bridge Street makes its own ice cream in 24 flavors and builds deli sandwiches with house-roasted beef, plus breakfast until 11:30.

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Joe's Famous Deli pairs two things Vail Village is short on: handmade ice cream and a proper deli sandwich. It has been on Bridge Street for more than two decades, making its own ice cream from fresh cream and building sandwiches around beef it roasts in house.

It suits families, skiers who want a breakfast burrito before the lifts, and anyone wandering the village who wants a cone or a quick lunch rather than a sit-down meal.

Ice cream made on site

The case holds 24 old-fashioned flavors, made with fresh berries, roasted nuts, fudge brownies and Madagascar vanilla. Beyond cones and cups there are shakes, floats, brownie sundaes and the Ultimate Banana Split, and hand-packed pints and quarts to take back to the condo freezer.

Sandwiches

The Reuben is the house signature: corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Joe's Famous Philly uses beef roasted in house, the Norwegian stacks smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bagel, and the long list runs through a Cubano, hot pastrami, an Italian and several vegetarian choices.

Breakfast and warm drinks

Breakfast runs until 11:30 a.m., with burritos such as the Powder Day and a huevos rancheros version with pork green chile, Belgian waffles and egg sandwiches. Coffee, chai and hot chocolate cover a cold morning, and an espresso martini or carajillo covers the afternoon.

Planning a stop

Joe's is at 288 Bridge Street, in the pedestrian core, so no car is needed from village lodging. Orders can also be placed online for pickup. Joe's says it has been voted Vail's Best in multiple years. Prices are in the FAQ below.

Sources: Joe's Famous Deli, menu, ice cream menu, breakfast menu. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Vail Village
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Closed · Opens 8:00 AM Wed

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Mon–ThuClosed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri–Sat
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Amenities at Joe's Famous Deli and Homemade Ice Cream

  • Counter service
  • Takeout
  • Online pickup ordering
  • Children's cone
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • Seating
  • TV
  • Crepes
  • Smoothies

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of Joe's Famous Deli, and do they change by season?
In season, Joe's opens at 8:00 a.m. every day and closes at 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and at 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant posts no hours on its own website, and its hours shrink in the shoulder seasons: the Vail Chamber's Fall 2026 guide lists Joe's at daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no late Friday or Saturday close, and its Fall 2025 guide listed daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Joe's stays open through mud season rather than closing. In summer, Sundays have run later than the standard table. Call (970) 479-7580 before an evening or shoulder-season visit, and do not count on the last half-hour: reviewers have found the kitchen winding down before the posted close.
What is on the menu at Joe's Famous Deli?
Two menus in one shop. The deli board runs to roughly twenty sandwiches, grilled and cold, plus soups (cup $6.95, bowl $9.75), salads ($12.50 to $14.95), sweet and savory crepes, and Healthy Corner smoothies ($11.00 to $15.00). The ice cream case holds 24 old-fashioned flavors made on site. Breakfast is served until 11:30 a.m. The full menus are PDFs on the restaurant's website (https://www.joesfamousdeli.com/), and its online ordering store carries a live text menu.
What should I order at Joe's Famous Deli?
The house signature is the Reuben: corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Joe's Famous Philly uses beef roasted in house, and the other sandwiches reviewers keep naming are Domici's Hot Italian, the hot pastrami, and the Cubano. At breakfast, order the Huevos Rancheros Burrito ($15.95, with pork green chile). For dessert, the Brownie Sundae and the Ultimate Banana Split ($9.80) are the fixtures, and regulars take hand-packed pints ($11.00) and quarts ($16.99) home. Portions are large; two people splitting one sandwich is a common review pattern.
How much does a meal cost at Joe's Famous Deli?
It depends where you order, because the restaurant publishes two price levels. On the menu board in the shop, sandwiches are $16.74 (the Norwegian smoked salmon bagel is $18.00), breakfast burritos run $13.50 to $15.95, and a single ice cream cone is $7.25. In the restaurant's own online ordering store, the same sandwiches cost $17.74 to $18.75. Either way, a sandwich and a cone comes to roughly $24 to $26 before tax, which is why the "$20-30" label on other sites is closer than TripAdvisor's "$11-$23".
Is the ice cream really homemade, and what flavors are there?
Yes. Joe's makes its ice cream on site from fresh dairy cream, with fresh berries, roasted nuts, fudge brownies and Madagascar vanilla, in 24 old-fashioned flavors, and the case is the menu: the restaurant does not publish a flavor list, so flavors rotate beyond the fixtures. The fixtures are the shake flavors (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, espresso), and the flavors reviewers name most are raspberry cheesecake and birthday cake. A single cone or cup with two flavors is $7.25, a double $9.90, sundaes, shakes and floats $10.05, and the Ultimate Banana Split $9.80.
Is Joe's Famous Deli good for kids?
Yes, it is one of the most family-oriented stops in Vail Village. There is a child's ice cream cone for guests under 10 at $5.25, the portions are big enough to split, and the counter format means no waiting for a table or a check. Two practical notes: there is no separate children's food menu (the child offer is the cone, plus crepes and bagels), and the room is small and crowds hard at lunch, so an early or late visit is easier with small children.
What do reviews say about Joe's Famous Deli?
Reviews are polarized, with the ice cream praised almost universally and opinions splitting on price and peak-time service. As of October 2026, Google rates Joe's 3.9 out of 5 from 333 reviews; Restaurantji rates it 3.5 from 204 ratings (42% five-star, 26% one-star); TripAdvisor carries 246 reviews and ranks it #40 of 88 restaurants in Vail. Diners praise the homemade ice cream, the portion sizes, and the breakfast sandwiches, and criticise sandwich prices, the crowded room at lunch, and kitchens that start closing before the posted hour.
Does Joe's Famous Deli serve breakfast?
Yes, until 11:30 a.m., and it is a full breakfast menu, not just coffee: burritos from $13.50 (the Powder Day, with bacon and rosemary roasted potatoes, is $14.50; the Huevos Rancheros Burrito is $15.95), a Good Morning Breakfast plate at $16.50, Belgian waffles at $10.75, bagels at $6.55, and the Norwegian smoked salmon bagel at $18.00. One item ignores the cut-off: the fried egg sandwich ($12.20) is served all day.
Does Joe's Famous Deli have vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options?
Vegetarian, yes, properly: a Grilled Vegetarian and a Deli Vegetarian (fresh mozzarella, tomato, avocado, basil pesto), The Fun Guy with roasted portabella, a portabella breakfast sandwich, a veggie crepe, and egg salad. Vegan, the restaurant makes no claim: no dish is labeled vegan, and most vegetarian sandwiches are cheese-led, though several Healthy Corner smoothies are plant-based by ingredient. Gluten-free, the restaurant also makes no claim: no dish is labeled gluten-free on any of its menus, so coeliac diners should ask at the counter rather than rely on a label.
Can I order ahead or place a group order, and does Joe's take reservations?
Order ahead, yes: Joe's takes online orders for pickup through the ordering link on its website (a Toast store, pickup only; no delivery service could be confirmed). Reservations, no: it is a walk-in counter, first come first served. Groups are served best the deli way: a July 2023 reviewer ordered 34 sandwiches for a group outing by phone and had them ready at the agreed pickup time. For a group order, call (970) 479-7580 rather than walking in at lunch.

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