1. Simple, delicious, two item menu 2. Lots of kinds of booze 3. Not as crowded as the rest of the mountain 4. Ladies that work here hook it up and do it with a smile. read more

Full bar and outrageously good gourmet hot dogs/brats. Kinda a mix of the two. Intimate cool space. Lots of locals. Always a good sign. Regular size was a lot for lunch. Really friendly caring informed staff. Tucked away but worth the effort to find. read more

The Blu Cow - Few items but both r incredible taste sensations! - Cafes Near Me - Vail, Colorado

My family and I LOVE this place! The original Swiss Hot Dog is amazing! The combination of the German sausages, I think they are or similar to a weisswurst which is a skinny veal and pork sausage, hence why you get two in one sandwich! Everything from the curry powder, onions, fresh bread and mustard cause is to crave this all year. Soup is great, too. Nice wine and beer selection, fun cocktails, can't be beat Bloody Mary and the staff is fun and professional. Years ago, Ernst used to ship us the sausages so we could attempt to duplicate at home. Every year we visit Vail, there are many good food options and we still go to Blu Cow at least 3-4 times. Writing this review has now caused me to want one. I think I will go for a weekend visit soon. Can't wait until next summer! read more

Let me just say we have been regular customers every time we are in Vail which is often. We have supported this restaurant since she opened it. It has always been amazing but have never seen a place almost double their prices and lower the quality of food so drastically. Honestly if the food was even close to what it used to be the price increase wouldn't have bothered us however every dog(brat) was burnt black to a crisp and could not chew it. The chicken soup which used to be the best soup we have ever tasted and tried to mimic the recipe, tasted like it came out of a Progresso Can with less meat and no vegis or flavor. Staff was incredibly rude and when I questioned the HUGE price increase the owner (who used to be an incredibly nice person) said "I will be happy to show you my spreadsheets of my expenses". Not my problem as a customer and being someone that has been in business for 30 years that was completely unprofessional. Needless to say they were busy because every restaurant in Vail is busy this summer and most tourists don't have anything to compare what their food or prices used to be. Very shortsighted business planning and pushing long term customers away who have supported the restaurant is not an answer. We may give it another try but most likely not based on the owners immature unprofessional behavior in dealing with a very justified complaint. Wish we had taken a picture so they could see what we were served read more

This is our favorite place to eat when we are in the area. The most recent time, we showed up with a group of 9 adults and 8 kids 5 minutes after they opened, and were taken care of with a smile. I highly recommend checking it out! read more

We came for lunch and had a few sandwiches to choose from. The Swiss hotdog was really good. The place was nice to be in, small, clean, nicely designed. But the service was remarkably off-putting. Aloof, unsmiling, they were more interested in chatting up their friends toward the back of the bar than helping customers they didn't personally know. It wasn't obvious what was expected as far as ordering something to eat. No one comes to the table, no one at a register, just a bartender working and another staff person sipping on her drink. Another patron walked up to me and asked me what to do as he was getting no attention or signal from the staff either. It must have been an owner because nobody would employ people who seem that disinterested in hospitality. read more

I love how most of the reviews are either 4-5 stars or just 1-2. Anyways. The food is good. Little over priced but that's fine. The service could use many improvements. I met the owner, blonde lady. Simone or something. Couldn't tell you. She could be more friendly when greeting locals/guests. And not look so angry all the time. I remember when the place first opened by gondola 1. The staff was amazing. But now, they look like they could care less as they sat in the back and chatted the whole time. And seemed disgruntled when I asked for a drink. I miss the Swiss hotdog. read more

I loved the atmosphere here, very laid-back. The bartenders were friendly and nice, and they know what they are doing. We didn't get any food but I got the best margarita here. No sugary crap in it, and just the perfect taste. Seriously, if you like a good margarita make sure to get one here. The prices are very reasonable too, $11 for a beer and margarita, can't beat that! read more

Great spot to get a bite to eat in the Village. Simple and yummy menu! Quick and easy to get something on the go, but also great atmosphere to sit back and enjoy a drink and a great brat! Staff is fun and location is great. read more

Simone, the second generation owner of Blu Cow, knows what she is doing (all the staff is awesome by the way). A welcome change from the hoity toity-ness of most Vail restaurants, this place has everything you'd want at the price you want it at. The brats are great, but its the bread/onion/curry combination that keeps you daydreaming of lunch at dinner. Can't wait to go back. read more

Delicious and an icon for a reason. Baguette-like roll was a symphony of crunch and toasted to crisp, warm, chewy perfection. Their dogs are exclusively flown in from Austria. Don't be fooled by their delicate and slender physique. They're flavorful and don't have that weird nubby-bits texture that other brats have. Extraordinary complex flavors adorn the already lip smacking dogs (2 or 3 dogs per baguette depending on your hunger level). Curry powder (think of it more on flavor boost side and NOT Chinese or Indian takeout), mustard is satisfying and a medium heat, and chopped onion and sprouts. Chicken noodle soup is unlike anything I've had. Bright lime, cilantro, and a total of 23 herbs and veggies in it. Comforting and unusual flavors makes it fun to slurp down to warm up your bones. For those reviews that note small menu selection and a sub-quality experience here, I urge you to try it again. It's not Sonic, they have 2 items to eat because that's what this legendary family business is known for and great at. The man who started this decades ago is now in the winter of his life. He spent his years telling amazing stories and offering a delicious, signature meal to families near and far. His daughter has taken over the business and today my toddler had his first dog here with his dad who has been eating these since he was little. Hashtag swisshotdogs4eva! read more

Absolutely amazing hideaway in Vail Village. The "Cult Classic" Swiss Hotdog is delightful - it's pork/veal brat on a French baguette with mustard and herbs - it's the Bomb and great for lunch or to put in your pocket for lunch. Their Chicken Noodle soup is amazing and warms the belly & the heart. This eclectic little hideaway has carved out a high quality affordable niche in this high dollar location. It's great for families and the latest game is always on the tv. Full bar with a terrific variety of wines and speciality cocktails. The cherry on top of this culinary Sundae is those that serve you - the staff is amazing. The owner and her mother (that founded the place many years ago) are always present and making sure you are happy. The day we were there the bartender was James originally from Portland and he went above and beyond in every regard with friendly banter & attentive service. Sophie was working the grill and clearly is what makes this place hum. After frequenting so many disappointing places in Vail it was such a pleasure discovering a hidden gem. read more

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This ex-ski racer owned bar/restaurant is just right for apres ski. The service is excellent every time and the recipes are generations old. The vegetable chicken noodle soup is perfect (in addition to the Swiss hot dogs). Kid-friendly too. We will be sure to return often. read more

Been coming since the Lionshead days under a different name..smae food. Good as always except NO SOUP FOR YOU! REALLY? They only have the best brats in Colorado and soup on their menu but on this day NO SOUP. Oh well it's OK I'll be back as always. Things happen after all. Love the decor and bar. Will be great to Apres here this Winter! read more

Such a wonderful find. The Swiss dogs are amazing and the decor and staff are fabulous. The bar is fantastic and the pride of ownership is felt throughout. Definitely stop by on your trip to Vail --it won't disappoint. read more

If you love bread, curry and sausages, go here. Cute. Fast. Delicious. Nice bar for after slopes. The ladies behind the bar were extremely friendly and made the meal. read more

Awesome. Place. Eva. One of the simplest yet tasty places I've come to. Everyone is so wonderful and nice.

Wow, impressive, unique twist to having a dog, which is not even something I usually order, but trust me these are so much better than I expected. Really good tasting fare, served by great people who make tasty drinks and deliciously hearty chicken soup. Just wish I could have tried an elk dog without cheese, maybe next time! read more

hey bob and hal here. been coming to the blü for years for the best dawgs on earth. get at triple or get caught lacking. Simone and the rest of the staff is elite and so incredibly kind it will knock your socks off. number one spot in vail village as well as number one in our hearts. head to the cow for some drinks and gassss dawgs. impossible for you to regret it! really respectable and timeless joint that all should enjoy, read more

Grew up with Swiss hot dog! So excited to see it back in vail! Exactly the same dog just a cooler space to hang out in, nicely decorated. Nice work guys!! read more

From Lionshead to Avon to the current location in the Village... These are the best hot dogs in my known sphere of influence. I have been eating their Swiss themed hot dogs since I was a kid and they are always a must when I am In the Vail Valley. BEST HOT DOGS. EAT NOW. read more

I absolutely LOVE Swiss hotdogs, and anytime I am in Vail I try to eat one!!! BUT-today we visited Blu Cow and found the door locked and lights off. I am not sure why. So, if in Vail and you want a delicious skinny brat on a crusty French bun, then I suggest you CALL AHEAD to see if they're open. Disappointed! read more

Went here for lunch one day. It was so good that we cancelled our dinner reservations at a really nice place and went back for their swiss dogs instead. We don't regret it one bit. Very good food and a fun/cozy atmosphere. Very kind service read more

I agree: great people, great service and wonderful wine.

Best drinking and dining experience our whole time in Vail. Drinks were delicious, well priced, bartenders friendly, and the Swiss hot dogs were amazing - so good we ordered a second round! read more

We needed to grab a quick bite in Vail Village. I remembered seeing Blu and we tried it. The soup and the Brat were tasty and the place was comfortable. read more

I'm addicted to the Swiss hot dogs this family has been serving in Vail for decades, and the flavors of the bread and ingredients are consistently delicious. The decor of the new place is attractive and sophisticated with a full bar, and the service staff is friendly and professional. read more

Awesome long time true local business. Great staff and awesome wieners! Great spot for lunch and Après while you are skiing. Great spot for a drink too! read more

Must of hit it on bad day... $30 for two Cokes, bag of chips, tiny tiny bowl of soup and a "special" sandwich that haunted me all day. I expected and have had much better for lunch in Vail. read more

My mother used to take me to the original about 35 years ago, and my mouth always lingers for one whenever I cruise over I-70. I may have to get about 20 for Super Bowl this year.. read more

Best....brats.....ever. I am told this used to be called Swiss Hot Dogs. It's really hard for seasonal employees to find good low cost food if you want to go out once in a while. This place is casual , on the cheap side and really good. Large portions, nothing to complain about. read more