Loaded waffle, share with friends, killer taste and killer view. Avoid lunch time and eat outside with a killer view of whistler village below the cloud. Order at counter and get your table. Service is efficient but overwhelming at lunch. Epic pass will save you some dough. Grasp a cup of hot chocolate less than 4 US $, warm yourself up, release your bladder, and continue shredding snow. Blackcomb here we go. Do not miss this tiny hut and its famous waffles. read more

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A Whistler/Blackcomb classic! The waffles are delicious, the funky monkey being my favorite. Prices are high, but reasonable for "mountain food." The staff are all friendly. The flow of people is rather poor and logistically the restaurant isn't setup well. The views are spectacular and I'd recommend stopping by at least once on your trip. read more

Crystal Hut - View from patio. - Cafes Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

So fun! Waffles are delicious. Line out the door, but would definitely do back again!

the line was out the door! but the food was great i would recommend this place. it was a great adventure to find and it was a lot of fun and we had to take two lifts to get up and wait for eventually found it. my mom said their drinks were very good. They were very good. read more

Super tiny hut at the top of Crystal ridge express, had to give up at lunch because it was super packed, impossible to move inside. Decided to stop in the afternoon for a quick snack and some rest. Intense smell of waffles inside, very inviting. Saw some people eating their waffles, they were gigantic with a lot of toppings and whipped cream. Was not in the mood for waffles or coffee, I was craving something like ice cream, but there was no ice cream, so I asked if I could have a mug of whipped cream, and they obliged. Whipped cream was fresh and not the canned one. Also it was not overly sweetened (if at all), just pure whipped cream. Amazing! read more

Crystal Hut - a man standing in front of a counter - Cafes Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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THE classic slope side Blacomb dinning experience. Split a waffle unless you are truly famished. Old school hut with bomb waffles. Used to have killer fondue but it coughed out with Covid. Boozy coffee and hot chocolate options to make your afternoon runs more enjoyable and risky. read more

A great little spot for lunch on the Blackcomb side, but does get very crowded and tables are at a premium. You order at the counter while someone else tries to snag a seat. The menu is limited to waffles and chili- I got a side of bacon to add some protein. The funky monkey waffle (Nutella+banana+ syrup) was a great lunch in between skiing, and well worth the stop. read more

Worse food ever I don't know why the hotels even advertise this Worse cheese, service, meat, alcohol I have never been to anything worse We came back and went to eat because we were starving I definitely do not recommend Save your money I wouldn't go there for free read more

Cute lil stop for a quick bite on the mountain. It was lunch time and we didn't want to fight the huge crowd of people at the main lodge, so we rode to this lil pit stop for a quick bite. They had a good selection of beer on tap, Belgian waffles, and a good selection of soups. The goulash I ordered was meaty and flavorful although cost me a whopping $10. Friendly fast service. Single bathroom stall for the ladies so expect to stand in line for awhile. read more

Crystal Hut - a sign on the side of a building - Cafes Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

Nice place to stop that has easily accessible washrooms but no waffles were being served. There were snacks and drinks but no hot food.

Montreal braised beef sammich with butternut squash soup and spinach salad with walnuts, goat cheese, craisins, and balsamic dressing. 'Nuff said. Its like a beef Cuban sandwich. Delicious. Small hut on blackcombe, so seating is very limited. Best food on the mountain Most people come for the waffles, and they're tasty, but don't overlook their other offerings. read more

Amazing waffle that was totally light and delicious with chocolate, berries and whipped cream. Not for the faint of heart but awesome to warm up with after a morning on the slopes. read more

Get the waffle with the bacon for a balance of savory and sweet. A perfect breaktime snack/lunch and view. read more

Crystal Hut - Enjoying the view with my waffle!!! - Cafes Near Me - Whistler, British Columbia

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The crystal hut has gone from one the best mountain dining experiences in North America to an overpriced waffle shack. The wood fired steaks and salmon were the highlight of our Blackcomb experience. Now it's warmed up stew and chili if you're lucky enough to get some before they always run out or $16.25 for a waffle. Understandable as profit takes president, but always a shame to lose value and ambience. A true loss. Vail I hope your listening!!! read more

By far the best restaurant on the mountain and maybe one of the best in Whistler all together. Really, I should say, the best dish in Whistler. The Crystal is a small 'hut' (think log cabin) at the top of the Crystal Chair. It's always warm and toasty, usually to the point where you have to open the vents in your ski pants. They have steak on the menu (which I've never tried) and waffles. Oh, the waffles. The first time I heard about the waffles at Crystal Hut I kind of thought, 'Big deal.' It turns out they are a big deal. I very big deal. Made to order, the Belgium waffle is massive. It is then topped with hot maple syrup (the good stuff), melted butter, strawberries and some other sort of berry (seems to vary), chocolate chips and whipped cream on top. There is nothing, nothing better than a Crystal Hut Waffle after a morning riding session. read more

Vail has ruined the menu by taking away the pork sandwich on ciabatta roll. Chilli, stew and admittedly GREAT waffles, including a gluten free waffle, is pretty much the extent of the menu these days. Be prepared to squeeze in as loose all sense of personal space as it's a popular spot on the mountain without nearly enough seating. We still love the Hut, but come on, bring back a sandwich and salad option! read more

When I got to Crystal Hut, the line was out the door. I figured that was a good sign, but it turned out Glacier Creek Lodge was closed (not sure why) and Crystal Hut was carrying some of their load. Still, the staff seemed to be handling the situation smoothly, and were upfront about the resulting delays: I'd have to wait half an hour to get my waffle. Had a beer and watched the Clark's Nutcrackers (whiskeyjack wannabes) while I waited. I hoped the waffle would be worth it. Unfortunately... The liquid from the strawberries and blueberries had turned most of my waffle to mush. It wasn't because it was sitting around sopping up liquid; I was eating within a minute or two of when the berries were added. Judging by the waffle parts that survived, if it hadn't disintegrated, it would've been good. The toppings (strawberries, blueberries, maple syrup, chocolate chips, whipped cream) were good enough to make it tolerable overall, despite the mush. Next time, I'll try something from the wood oven. Looks like there's potential there. read more

Delious waffles with a strawberry compote, whipped cream, chocolate shaving. I added bananas to mine. It's an experience being on top of a mountain in the small busy crystal hut. Definitely an experience worth having. read more

This place just hits the spot!!! I like the vibe on the balcony overlooking the slopes. I don't usually eat waffles but the waffles here are somehow ok. I guess this gets 4 stars because during busy times the battle for indoor seating brings out Darwin and ayn rand in full force , and the same people who think house flipping is awesome, & believe the weak should be crushed comandeer the area. If you don't have a greed is good mentality go outside with the gentle folk, the centurions will battle it out inside. Eating hot waffles while it's snowing is also super rad read more

If I hadn't made a vow never to eat at the same place twice while visiting Whistler, I would have had a waffle here every day. Well, that and the fact that I would probably not fit into any of my jeans anymore. I had a fully loaded waffle, fresh from the iron, topped with blueberries, strawberries, syrup, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. It was amazing. My boyfriend, for some reason, didn't seem to want a waffle for lunch. Yeah, I don't know. He ordered a steak sandwich, but they were out. Although he was really sad, I'm not going to dock a star for that because my waffle was SO GOOD. He got chicken and asparagus instead, which was delicious too. I should warn people that the wait was long (30 minutes for a waffle) and the service wasn't especially friendly ... but still, 5 stars. Best waffle of my life. read more

Always a stop for me when I am up on whistler. There may be bigger restaurants with more selection, but the feel of crystal hut is what does it for me. The food is also top notch, and you can't go wrong with any choice. The waffles are fantastic. Batter is perfect and they come out light and fluffy, with a whole bunch of goodies on top. The chilli bread bowl is amazing on a windy whistler day. The last time I was up I had they put some chilli on top of the Mac n cheese.... Wow. I was done for the day. Food coma. It was delicious. Downside is the size, and seating is first come first serve. People complaining about the bathrooms need to take the location into account. No plumbing. And probably too many hazards for a septic tank. It smells on the best of days, but not inside. read more

I didn't think the waffles were anything special. I'd order something else. The cabin is nice though and relative to the other choices this is probably a better bet. I had higher expectations from whistler regarding mountain restaurants. read more

One week at Whistler and this was my fav meal! I had the steak sandwich and my husband had the waffle. Good waffle; FANTASTIC steak sandwich. Sandwich is sort of a misnomer. Actually a steak served on a piece of thick toast and eaten w knife and fork. It was tender, tasty and over the top good. read more

Small, quaint, cozy and off by itself. The new express chair is a stroke of genius and may create crowds here.

Waffle with everything was fantastic. Oven roasted Chicken and Salmon were also a welcomed meal after shredding the mountain all morning.

I recommend the salmon! This place gets crowded at lunch. So, go early or late. A European style of mountain dining not easily found in north America. I recommend a late salmon lunch, two beers, then ski back to the shack for apri ski and hot tub. read more

The waffles were very good but the wait was very long. The place is very small and crowded. I'm not sure the wait was totally worth it but now we say we've been there. read more