Great sandwiches. Don't expect a sit down restaurant- more of a grab-and-go. Delicious.

Food took over a half hour and it wasn't busy, food was okay. No local discount for the ones struggling but the elderly people with more money than god get a discount, lame! read more

Just got home from Vail and loved many really nice restaurants, but everyone is still talking about the The Big Bear Bistro! I ordered 5 different sandwiches and asked the owner (Vidette?) if she could cut them in 1/3s or 1/4s since I didn't know what each person would want, which she did and offered to put on a platter- (not needed for our group but a nice offer.) Each one was very different and delish! I'm not exaggerating when I say this was better than some of the fine dining options in Vail!! read more

Gourmet sandwiches and delicious soups. Had four awesome lunches there in two weeks while visiting Vail on their nice outdoor patio. Very friendly staff. read more

Fabulous breakfast place. We sat outside on the patio. Everything bagel Egg Sandwich was perfect and the Omelette was filled with fresh spinach and mushrooms. Definitely recommend you stop by and try it. Staff was friendly. read more

Amazing sandwiches apres ski! Everything is done with fresh ingredients. This is our fav place for sandwiches and snacks in vail so Far. It is really inexpensive considering the location - few yards from gondola one. The most important thing is that they don't save in deli meats - big portions on sandwiches. Don't waste your time with omelette for breakfast, order a sandwich! read more

Big Bear Bistro - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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These sandwiches are huge and filling and you don't feel stuffed up after eating them you can leave the restaurant without requiring a 3 hour nap. Super fresh. The soups were great as well all which can you tell were authentic. Limited space for seating and have to pay for every add on including a pickle but still this isn't enough for me to dock them a star on a review read more

Cozy little place with amazing food. The service is very quick. Outside seating is right next to a Creek and you can hear the sounds of stream and birds chirping. read more

Big Bear Bistro - Veg omlete with spinach, sprouts, avacado and banana peppers yummm - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

The bistro is small and the seating is very tight. Maneuvering between the tables and chairs outside was a challenge. We really enjoyed the food - Arugula Salad (fresh veggies and fruit) and The Pearson (amazing sandwich). read more

Big Bear Bistro - Arugula Salad (requested without goat cheese) - good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

My favorite mountain stop to get a good sandwich! As someone with celiac disease I couldn't ask for a nice place. They are very accommodating; as I as questions about everything. They can make most of their menu gf. The sangwhiches are delicious and also nice when pair with a Colorado Cider! read more

Big Bear Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

This place is amazing! We split the breakfast burrito (smothered style w pork green Chile atop) and it was 1- delicious 2-plenty big for two adults to share. They had so many good breakfast options i can't wait to come back! read more

Big Bear Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Had brunch with my cousin here on a weekday. Only a few breakfast items and more of a sandwich shop. They do serve beer and wine, so don't come looking for a cocktail. Very small space and limited seating. Food was pretty good. I got a breakfast burrito (can't really mess that up). Overall pretty pricey for the meal and my makeshift mimosa (had to purchase orange juice and a small bottle of champagne to mix the two). If you're hungry before hitting the slopes and in a hurry, I'd recommend this place. read more

Perfect breakfast/lunch spot! Loved the breakfast burrito and the latte is delicious. Staff is totally on it and the outdoor tables are the perfect spot in the village. read more

Lots of great options on the menu and a great outdoor seating area. Had to wait a minute for a table, but was able to get one before our food came out. A local told us that this is one of her favorite locations-delicious and reasonably priced (which is hard to come by in vail). The food was great. We particularly loved the mona Lisa salad and drinking Mexican cokes. Staff was super helpful and friendly. read more

Great little place! We stopped in for lunch- the crepes were massive and delicious, and the variety of sandwiches is amazing. It was nice to have a healthy lunch spot. Be aware that seating/space is limited and there's no air conditioning...but this place is worth a stop if you're in the area and wanting a healthy, reasonably priced meal. Big eaters may have to purchase sides FYI. read more

Big Bear Bistro - Strawberry jam, strawberry, & whipped cream crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Best sandwich spot in vail. I had the masterpiece and my husband had the club and both were incredible. 10/10 recommend. So fresh and flavorful! read more

This was my go-to comfort spot for lunch during Vail's crazy winter of 2020. Briggs is my fav but there are lots of other sandwiches and lunch options that I also ate. Friendly service and nice vibe. read more

Great family-friendly spot to grab an amazing brunch or a large sandwich! It's not fast so don't go if you're in a rush. There is not a ton of seating but it's a little restaurant so there you go! We had the majestic and it was. Our little cub had a Turkey, cheese on a croissant. Great spot! read more

Had such a great time, we are heading back to Nashville now but this was such a good food place for the last day of our trip. Really enjoyed this place. CUTE. read more

Came across it walking around town. Awesome people. Awesome breakfast. Great spot. Crepes are yuge. read more

Big Bear Bistro - The four horsemen of the hangover cure - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

What a super place for breakfast. We loved the outdoor seating and pleasant staff. The food was superb and the service was quick.

The best sandwiches! Go here they are hearty sandwiches with amazing bread. I get weirded out with gross deli meat but their turkey and roast beef were both delicious. Got the pearson, pancakes, lumberjack, and tree hugger and all were amazing. There was a long line in front of us but only took 15 minutes. Go here they rock! read more

The food was great. Staff seemed to be a little limited but manageable. Overall would eat here again.

One of the few places in Vail you can get a good meal at a good price. The food is delicious, made with all fresh ingredients. The staff is super nice and welcoming. It's definitely still a "local spot" in Vail, somewhat of a hidden gem. We got the breakfast burrito and the Masterpiece sandwich and both were amazing. read more

If you're looking for a tasty, reasonably priced sandwich at the base of the mountain, head on over to Big Bear Bistro. We were actually on the way to the airport when we stopped by, but the location makes it simple to hop off your skis or snowboard and sit down for a satisfying lunch. Big chalkboard menus on the walls make it easy to pick your choice of sandwich, salad, soup, or crepe. I opted for The Mo sandwich (mozzarella, tomatoes, pesto, honey balsamic vinaigrette) on fresh ciabatta bread. The ingredients were fresh and delicious! I'd recommend it. It was a little cramped inside, so we sat on a bench outside to enjoy our sandwiches. It's a popular spot in Vail and I'd come again! read more

This is a good spot for a quick bite before hitting the slopes. Breakfast sandwiches were good although I'd definitely skip the bacon. We had to take it off because it was almost all fat and not crispy. My daughter order the cinnamon and sugar crepe and it Not good. I'm not sure how they make the batter, but crepe itself tasted like flour and was bland. read more

Tiny place, overpriced, but right off the mountain. Sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee. A-ok better than the cafeteria thing over at the lodge. read more

Kid friendly and great quality good! The arugula salad was delicious strawberries, blueberries and walnuts mixed in with a nice strawberry dressing drizzled on top. I opted for the chicken salad scoop and it was delicious as well. Kids shared an adult quesadilla that we had them add turkey breast to. Sounds strange but it was delicious. Overall nice experience in Vail! read more

Big Bear Bistro - Arugula salad with a scoop of chicken! Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vail, Colorado

In Vail for the day with my SO. We were in the mood for sandwiches and came across BBB. Service inside was quick and staff was nice! Every sandwich option looked delicious but we settled on Masterpiece sandwiches. We appreciated how many bag of chip flavors were available and (when we were able to find seating) had a shady spot outside surrounded by beautiful flowerbeds. The Masterpiece was just that - extremely flavorful and not a bite we didn't like. If you're in Vail and can't decide where to go for lunch, the whole family will love this place! read more

Popped in here to get a much needed break from the cold! We were surprised by how delicious it was. I had the Mona Lisa salad which had fresh mozzarella, tomato and arugula with pesto and balsamic. I would get it again in a heart beat! Cozy seating area inside but they also had a few tables outside. read more

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I wanted to like this place more. But the staff couldn't have been paying less attention. While I waited for a crepe, I watched a woman try to order a plain sandwich. They got it wrong three times. They gave my crepe to the wrong table and didn't notice until I went to the counter and brought it up. The staff shrugged it off and I had to find the owner to make sure I got the food I paid for. read more

The food in Vail is just so-so. I skied into Vail Village in search of food around lunchtime. I asked around for a sandwich shop and was referred here. I did a quick google before stepping inside and saw that it was to be a "gourmet" sandwich shop. Terrific. Just what I want, a fine sandwich, a cappy, some downtime, and back to the slopes. Well, the vegetarian options were limited so I ordered the Ultimate Grilled Cheese, a cappy, and a water which came to $16.00. The sandwich was neither grilled, nor the Ultimate. It was something I could have thrown together in my kitchen. It wasn't even panini pressed or grilled. It was basically a kaiser roll that had 2-3 cheeses melted on it and some tomatoes that I paid $10 for. I had to force myself to finish it. Plus the ambience was extremely lacking, and the space was quite small. I did see a salad that looked good, but I would not go out of my way to return there. read more

It was a fine, but average breakfast. Their fresh cinnamon roll was the highlight of the meal. I went there with the family after thanksgiving. It is the only coffee shop that we have found that doesn't have decaf beans for their espresso. We have not found any that brew decaf yet. It was very empty since there wasn't any skiing on this side of Vail yet. They ran out of biscuits. My croissant was a little burnt on the top, but the bacon was great. The bagel breakfast sandwich was nice and moist. Their latte was average. They did offer soy milk, which is a plus. Their lunch sandwiches look pretty good and I will give the a try some time. read more

Can't beat the prices for a filling breakfast in Vail, to be honest. It's not gourmet breakfast by any means, but that's not what you're looking for at a cute little place like this. Great spot to grab a quick breakfast sandwich, coffee, etc in the morning before skiing, and I've heard their apres ski sandwiches, etc are even better. They close at 5, so strictly breakfast, lunch, and immediate apres here. For the price, definitely worth a quick bite! read more

This place is found in the red lion square area of Vail village and is strictly "so-so". I got a breakfast burrito to go as I had a buddy saving spots for us in the gondola line (20 min before the start of an awesome pow day). The breakfast burrito had burnt egg, burnt tortilla and crushed bacon bits. Not an inspiring burrito. I wouldn't even classify it as guilty comfort food; what I'd normally call sub-par but greasy and satisfying burritos. The service was nice and they were decently quick. It's a toss up. read more

This place was the only disappointment in our recent trip. When we arrived, we were one of 2 tables in the place. The staff was incredibly rude, and when we ordered a latte they informed us it would be at least 20 minutes. The way she said it wasn't so much to inform us, but to insist we order something else. We ordered regular coffee with our breakfast sandwiches. They were out of cream, and when I asked that they refill it when they got a moment, the girl at the cash register completely ignored me. When she finally refilled it, I poured it in my coffee to find it was curdled and a topped off with a dead bug. In. my. coffee. It was completely disgusting, the food was average and the staff abhorrent. read more

Sub-par brunch, compared to other nearby options. Lots of inconsistencies in the food. I ordered a crepe and it came out soggy with little filling. Other crepes came out and looked crispy, with tons of filling, powdered sugar topping, and whipped cream. My crepe had none of that. Additionally, we ordered a breakfast burrito that came out over cooked and was tough. I have no idea how you overcook a tortilla, but it was accomplished here. All in all, a very disappointing experience. Will not return. read more

Great breakfast and sandwiches. Easy on the budget if that's a concern. Fresh ingredients well prepared.

This spot is pretty great when you're looking for something yummy, but not fancy. Most of the restaurants in Vail Village are easily $30 a plate, but this bistro offers a cute and delicious alternative. My boyfriend had the phoenix sandwich and I had the Briggs. These gourmet sandwiches are HUGE and totally worth $9!!! They also have a great selection of beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Our food was brought to us quickly and was really so good. We ran into this place by accident while looking for some pizzaria, and man am I glad we did. All their ingredients were listed as organic which makes the price even more awesome, a vegan sandwich in Texas would easily run you $15. Definitely worth checking out and it's kid friendly! read more

This is a great place to go for lunch during the ski season. Reasonable prices, friendly staff, and the sandwiches are killer. I think I've been here 4 or 5 times and have enjoyed everything I tried. The sandwiches are HUGE. Had the masterpiece yesterday and it was plenty to share. Great bread, meats, greens, and sauce/dressing. Everything came out quick when I know they had about ~10 orders in. It's a tiny place so you might need to elbow up to some other folks but hey, you can tell ski stories. Some of the other reviews are why I hate going to Vail... everyone is so self-entitled. Can we please fly some more Texans or Oklahomans in? The wait staff didn't kowtow to your insane demands during the off season when they ran out of something? Oh woe, is me - the rest of us were too busy eating. read more