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    Westside Cafe

    4.1 (746 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Hot chocolate
    Pranjali S.

    Great food!! Not the blow-my-mind out of the world great, but delicious, filling and lives-up-to-its expectations kind of food. I was looking for a restaurant where we could walk in and get seated. Westside cafe uses Yelp for their wait-list and I think we got lucky showing up when we did (8:40 am on a Sat), as there was no wait. Within about 20 mins though, there was a wait-list. The cafe has a cafe in the mountains feel - wooden architecture with pictures of mountains and skiers. They have the same metal mountain cut outs that I have at home! The servers are nice and there is decent parking right outside the cafe. For the cold loving people, you have seating outside too. We ordered the Chilaquiles, dirty Biscuits and gravy, and avocado toast, with a couple of cups of Hot Chocolate and Freshly squeezed orange juice. Of the three, the Chilaquiles were the best - spicy, crunchy, great balance of eggs and cream with the spicy sauce, and avocado slices to top the whole thing off. The biscuits and gravy, and the avocado toast were also very good, but not as good as the Chilaquiles. The hot chocolate was excellent as was the orange juice (very fresh, you could taste the pulp). Pricing wise, reasonable for Vail. Gorgeous views outside! Highly recommend!

    Paul J.

    Our first morning in Vail, we walked over to the Westside Cafe and were pleasantly surprised at how great this place was. First thing, hot coffee, refilled several times - not many places get that right, just sayin'. From the everything bagel & lox to the eggs benedict, avocado toast and chicken and waffles, each dish was filling with great flavor. These guys know how to make breakfast. We wound up visiting a few times during the trip, that's how good it was. If you're in Vail and looking for a good breakfast, this is definitely the place to go.

    Basic ham and eggs. Mostly hash browns.
    Lonnie B.

    The food was good and cooked to order but smaller portions and Vail high prices. Ambiance was nice and summer quiet.

    Chicken Fried Steak.
    Nunya B.

    It's a nice traditional breakfast joint compared to all the boujee crap in Vail. The prices are a bit high for the serving size, but it's Vail. The B&G and CFS were $20 each and glass of OJ was $8! You can't really mess up breakfast but the CFS is not homemade and was small. Probably the size of a pop tart. Overall it was better than any place in Vail.

    Split Benny - bison and chicken&waffles
    Robin A.

    Our server, Matej, started us off on the right foot with his enthusiasm and charm! We loved the orange juice, so delicious. Our food was fantastic as well. We had an order of the Hangover Skillet - three eggs!, chicken fried steak that was cooked perfectly and lean, and the split Benny with bison and chicken &waffle. The menu says it's all fresh and handmade and we could tell! Please try this gem when in the area.

    Chilling in the same seat I sat in when I lived here for 26 years. The memories are priceless.:)
    Edward M.

    I've been coming to this establishment since it's opened. I was a regular, seven day a week customer. They have the most consistent tasty menu in the valley. The service is impeccable, and the recipes are spot on. Thank you, Brad, for welcoming me back, Mike, Steve and Ryan. Sorry I missed you, but I'll be back at lunch with my renters to dine again today..... This, place is beautiful!

    Corned beef hash
    Amber C.

    The patio area is beautiful and the service is good! The problem is the amount of food for the price. It was $18.95 for about 4 bites of Corned Beef Hash. The flavor was excellent, but I cannot see coming back for that cost.

    Chilaquiles
    Kevin T.

    The service, the food, and the atmosphere are outstanding don't listen to idiots from California. This is the best kept secrets in Vail.

    Coffee on the patio
    Carmen O.

    Stopped in for a late breakfast on a spectacular September Friday morning. Grabbed a seat on the beautiful outdoor patio which was framed with flowers and a gorgeous view of the mountains, Aspen turning gold. Got service with a smile, promptly poured coffee, with lots of menu items to choose from. They have gluten-free and vegetarian options. My partner and I both had the avocado toast with poached eggs, it came with a fresh arugula salad with some vibrant radishes. it was delicious, will come back!

    Kids menu
    Kelsey D.

    A great breakfast experience for my 3 little kids and I. The kids were so pumped for Mickey Mouse pancakes. I was thrilled to see gluten-free pancakes. Fresh squeezed OJ for the kids, delicious vanilla latte for me. Bacon was delicious. I wish I remembered our waitress name, she was incredible and service was wonderful. Enjoyed the patio as well.

    Menu
    Jasmine G.

    Good food. The egg was undercooked but got taken care off right away. The caramel latte was okay. Staff are nice. Restaurant layout is pretty and got a great view of the mountains. #honestreview

    Ribeye steak
    Tony O.

    Westside Cafe is the place in Vail for delicious food and drinks. Service is great and ambiance is mountain town feel. Prices are reasonable and they have awesome service. Come check them out. Every time I'm in town, I have to stop by.

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    Good breakfast chicken fried steak is my go to service can be a little slow had to wait to long for coffee refill

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    6 months ago

    The service and food was great. With a awesome view.Wife and I have been here twice. And will return.

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    I really thought it was So good! Loved the omelette and service. Nice experience all around team

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    I love this breakfast place. Great service, food, fresh squeezed orange juice and green chile.

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    Food was very good and service attentive even though the restaurant was packed. Cafe environment. Would definitely recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Westside Cafe

    How late do they serve breakfast?

    Thanks for your interest. We serve breakfast all day until 3pm, when we close for the day. We look forward to serving you. Warm regards. Mike

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    While staying in Vail, my wife and I were looking for a good breakfast spot, so we stopped by the…read morefront desk and asked about a couple places we had found on Yelp to see if they had any recommendations. They weren't too familiar with the breakfast at the places we mentioned, but one person immediately said, "There's The Little Diner right down the street. It's very good and has even been featured on the Food Network." We decided to give it a try, and we are very glad we did. We arrived around 8:30 in the morning and sat at the counter. At the time we were the only customers there. A very nice lady brought us water and got me a coffee while we looked over the menu. It actually took us a while to decide because there were so many great sounding options. As we sat there deciding, more and more people started coming in. My wife ordered the sausage gravy over a biscuit with eggs and cheese grits, and I ordered the Eggs Benedict with potatoes. When the food arrived, everything looked excellent. The flavors matched the presentation too. My wife said the sausage gravy was outstanding, and my Eggs Benedict was excellent as well. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were very good, and the hollandaise sauce had great flavor. While sitting at the counter, we spent some time talking with our server. She told us she had been there since shortly after the diner first opened. Unfortunately, she also explained that the building is scheduled to be demolished so condos can be built above the property, and they are unsure whether the diner will be able to return afterward. It's honestly sad to hear about a place this good possibly being pushed out because of rising development and rental costs. I understand building owners want to maximize profits, but it's disappointing when small local businesses that people truly enjoy are forced out by higher rents and redevelopment. Places like this are what give towns character. Overall, this place was excellent. Great food, friendly people, and exactly the kind of local spot you hope to find while traveling.

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    Mountain Standard has always been our go-to on ski trips. We never skip this place when we come to…read moreVail, and this time, we even made it twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. Dinner reservations are available 30 days out on Open Table, and they go instantly. I heard them quote 2+ hours for walk-ins, so definitely plan ahead if you can! Cocktails: I've always loved their cocktails, so even if you don't have dinner here, you should at least check out the bar. I've never been disappointed in any drink I've gotten. Dinner: - Butternut baba ganoush: all the flavors of baba ganoush but with butternut squash, and the warm pita was great - Fire roasted tomato and chorizo soup: a bit on the thinner side, smoky, interesting - Buttermilk sea salt biscuit: rich, flaky, with extra butter, country ham, and red pepper jelly - Warm pimento cheese: I don't usually care for pimento, but their's is great with grilled bread. They also use this on their burger at lunch - Wood grilled octopus: nice wood fire flavor, great ham hock beans underneath, grilled avocado - Crispy brussels sprouts: interesting flavor with the grilled avocado sikil pak - Wood fired pork chop: tender, generously sized - Grilled cobia: wonderful warming pineapple coconut curry, charred pineapple, and fresnos for a kick - Seafood diavolo: very flavorful (my dad found it too salty), served over polenta Lunch items: - Fresh catch: Argentenian shrimp and polenta - like shrimp and grits, very flavorful - Grilled cheese and soup: always a good combo - Burger: we added the onion rings, which had a good kick to them They also had a really solid kids' menu, which I appreciate. Despite how busy they are, service is attentive, and the manager came by personally to check in, which was a nice touch. Food and drink pacing was also good despite it being packed. They have their system down! There's a reason why we keep coming back trip after trip!

    We were seated quickly and the staff was excellent. Our server, Kylie, was amazing. She was…read morefriendly, gave food and drink suggestions, discussed ingredients and what to expect from the flavors, and made us feel welcome. Other employees helped with service, including clearing plates and inquiring if we needed anything. The restaurant is definitely number one at customer service and I loved how everyone worked together. Even though the restaurant was busy, we did not feel lost in the shuffle. It was clean and inviting. They offered an array of choices, so there would be something for everyone if you decide to dine here. The food was good, preparation and display were done carefully, but the taste was overall just ok. The appetizers we chose were Warm Pimento Cheese, which was mildly flavorful, but good, and Prime Beef Carne Apache, which had no flavor at all. The main courses we chose included a pork dish and a chicken dish. The chicken had great flavor, but was placed on a bed of potato wedges which were not all completely cooked through. We felt this took away from the overall dish. The accompanied sauce made with yogurt and poppyseed did not add any flavor to the dish. The pork dish had great flavor. The drinks accompanying the food were made well and tasty. The kids menu has an array of choices as well, and our choice of macaroni and cheese was a hit! We ended with a frozen snicker bar dessert that tasted exactly like a frozen snickers bar. Overall, we had a very nice evening and would definitely visit again.

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    Alpenrose Vail - Mini beer flight

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    Server Diego was great! Kind of tight seating on the patio but we loved it. Alpenrose Pilsner in…read morethe big mug was perfect for our meal. The feuerzangenbowle is a fun, warm drink with mulled wine and they will light the rum-soaked sugar cube. Slightly limited on options if you don't eat pork but you will find something like the salad with chicken schnitzel to get your schnitzel fix. The spätzle that came with the pork schnitzel was amazing. This was a fun place to come and on our next trip to Vail would like to try the apple strudel dessert that I did not have room for this time.

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    I want to give kudos for a very friendly, attentive staff. However, the cheese fondue dinner was a…read morecomplete disappointment. The amount of fondue was absolutely paltry, especially given it was supposed to serve two people and cost $80. We had a nearly full basket of bread remaining after eating all the cheese. They also provided boiled potatoes and blanched vegetables to dip in the cheese along with dried fruit but that only made the meager cheese situation worse. It was more appetizer sized and even the fondue itself was bland and lackluster with no flavors of kirsch, wine, or other seasonings. We had to go somewhere else to actually get dinner. I appreciate the waiter discounting our meal to try and make up for it. The portions of the other entrees looked good so maybe go here for those and skip the fondue.

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    For the second half of our girls night, my friend picked Root & Flower. The atmosphere is…read morebeautifully elevated, making it the perfect sophisticated spot to continue a long conversation. Price: Expect standard Vail pricing for high-end cocktails, with most drinks ranging between $16-$20. Customer Service: The service was fantastic. The staff was incredibly kind and efficient; even though we stayed for quite a while to catch up, we felt welcomed and well-attended to the entire night. Atmosphere This spot has a cool, welcoming vibe that feels very safe. It's the kind of environment where you can really settle in and enjoy the company you're with. The Drinks I ordered the Sangre del Sol. The flavor was amazing, though be warned it is very strong! It's an excellent choice if you enjoy a cocktail with a serious kick, but I ended up letting my friend finish mine after a few sips. Overall Experience I highly recommend Root & Flower for a beautiful setting and top-tier service. Pro Tip: A huge bonus for this location is the parking! You can park for free after 3 PM at the S. Frontage Rd. East garage right nearby. I'll definitely be back!

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