A big mountain day deserves a proper first meal. Breakfast in Vail runs the gamut from a 20-seat diner counter to French crepes and burritos built for the trail. Most kitchens open by 7 or 8 a.m., and the best ones fill up fast on weekends. For guests at Antlers at Vail, several of them are a short walk from the lobby.
The Best Breakfast in Vail Steps From Lionshead
You will not have to go far to eat well. Three of the best breakfast restaurants in the Vail area sit within a few minutes’ walk of our front door:
- The Little Diner: A Lionshead institution and the only diner in town serving breakfast all day. Grab a stool at the 20-seat horseshoe counter for German pancakes, blintzes, and house-made bacon. Expect a wait on weekends, and know that it is worth it.
- Les Délices de France: Known locally as the French Deli, this family-run spot on East Lionshead Circle serves cheesy omelets and sweet or savory crepes, available gluten-free, alongside excellent espresso.
- The Belle: A gourmet grab-and-go in Lionshead Plaza near the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with an in-house bakery turning out croissants, scones, and what it calls the valley’s best cinnamon rolls. Its Barkery counter even sells organic dog treats that benefit the Eagle County Animal Shelter.
More Breakfast Restaurants in Vail Village and Beyond
Hop the free town bus or follow the creekside path, and more breakfast restaurants in Vail are within easy reach:
- Yeti’s Grind: A neighborhood coffee shop on the Vail Village pedestrian mall serving avocado toast, breakfast burritos, and fresh pastries with a specialty latte.
- First Chair: A laid-back counter on Hanson Ranch Road built around creative breakfast burritos, from chorizo and green chilies to a meat-free version with fajita veggies and black beans.
- Westside Cafe: Worth the short drive west, this local mainstay has served comfort food since 2002 and is famous for more than a dozen takes on eggs Benedict. Breakfast is available all day.
Fuel Up at Our Lionshead Lodging
Some mornings the balcony wins for the ideal breakfast spot, and that is the beauty of our spacious Vail condos. Every residence has a full kitchen, so you can scramble eggs in your robe and eat with a view of Gore Creek. Downstairs, our lobby Lavazza machine pours a gourmet coffee for guests heading out the door, and our staff picks for the best local coffee will point you toward the perfect cup.
The rest of the day is easy from here. Ours is one of the few Vail hotels with pools and hot tubs right along the water, and our resort-style amenities include a sauna, a guest shuttle, and pet-friendly residences so the whole family can come along for the morning walk.
