Since we hike every weekend in either Summit, Park, or Eagle County and Ski every weekend during the Ski Season at Keystone, Breckenridge, A-Basin, or Vail, we have a great need for good food in the High Country.
Most resorts have something in their lodges. Vail has the best array of food, Keystone and Breck are both very close to good food, and Copper Mountain has one of the best Chinese places around.
Keystone Resort: Unfortunately for us, Keystone being our favorite place to ski (night skiing mostly), Keystone has very little in the realm of veggie friendly cuisine. The River Run Village has a couple places where you can get a small snack. Parrot Eyes has burritos and chips and salsa; but little else. Several other places have a veggie sandwich, but little else. The Summit House food court, at the top of Dercum Mountain, at a few options for eating quick. They have veggie chili, sometimes a veggie burger, fries, onion rings, and some light sandwiches. If you can get away from Keystone to eat, go to Frisco or Dillon.
Breckenridge Resort: We would suggest eating in the Town of Breckenridge. There are MANY options there. However, if you find yourself in a pinch while on Peak 8 or 9, there are a few decent options. Beaver Run, at the base of Peak 9 has veggie chili, fries, pretzels, and most of the time a veggie burger (we went once when they were out of them). Peak 9 Restaurant at the top of Peak 9 has a better selection of salads, sandwiches, and assorted snacks. Vista Haus food court at the top of the Colorado Superchair on Peak 8 has some good options, but nothing special.
Town of Breckenridge: Wow, there are several good options for eating in Breckenridge. The Breckenridge Brewery and Pub located at 600 South Main St is a start. Good microbrewed beer, veggie burger, veggie sandwich, (they had a special Portobello Sandwich last time I was there), fries that are vegan, onion rings, tater tots, edamame, veggie black bean soup, veggie burrito, vegetable pasta, and salads. http://www.breckbrew.com/ My Thai is a great, fresh Thai place that has many vegan options. Located at 500 South Main St, it is a typical Thai place, but with a twist. Ask for anything VEGAN and they'll know. They had a Tempeh appetizer last time i was there, however it is not on their website. The menu has designations next to each dish that can be made Vegan. The Drunken Noodles with Tofu was amazing, as was the Massaman Curry with Tofu. Great people work here too, they were extremely friendly. http://www.mythaibreckenridge.com/ Downstairs at Eric's is another local place with good food and a fun atmosphere. They have good beer and several options for vegetarians. Located at 111 South Main St, it is hard to see at first, but when you walk down the stairs it opens up. Two veggie burgers, both NOT Garden or Boca, lead the list here. A 'Fire Roasted Veggie Burger' was great and so was the 'Black Bean Burger'. There are pizzas with lots of toppings and can easily have the cheese left off (there is no cheese in their sauce). Eggplant Parmesan (without the cheese can be done), Potato Skins, Onion Rings, and fries are also available. http://www.downstairsaterics.com/ The Motherloaded Tavern is another great choice. A few doors down from Eric's, at 103 South Main St, it has a very eclectic look and feel about it. It has some great appetizers and a few great entrees. In the appetizer realm, they have Shush Puppies (vegan Hush Puppies), crispy green beans, fried okra, fried dill pickles, tater tots, fries, and homemade potato chips. They have a black bean burger that was good (even though they said it was NOT a black bean burger anymore; it tasted like one). The grilled PB&J was the best; homemade bread, peanut butter, and jelly toasted with potato chips inside. They also have a veggie-hummus wrap. http://www.motherloadedtavern.com/
Dillon/Frisco: Being so close to Breck and Keystone, Dillon and Frisco both offer some good choices for dining as well. Fiesta Jalisco is a good Mexican restaurant, technically in Silverthorne (but since Dillon and Silverthorne are right next to each other, who cares, right?). Located in the first shopping center south of I-70 at 269 Summit Pl, they have a good array of veggie options. The veggie fajitas were amazing; different vegetables like squash and cauliflower make these a unique spin on vegetarian fajitas. The veggie burrito was also good, but they will make anything vegan; so you can get just about any of the veggie items vegan. They also have a location at 450 Main St in Frisco. http://www.fiestajalisco.net/ The Sunshine Cafe is in the same shopping center as Fiesta, 450 Summit Pl, and is a great breakfast or lunch idea. They have many options which include a tofu breakfast burrito, lots of soups and salads, a veggie burger, and burritos. When we were there last they had vegan sausage too. The Dillon Dam Brewery is a fun choice. Located at 100 Little Dam St (right off the main road; just past the shopping center with Fiesta), it has some great beer. It has a 'make your own' veggie burger option along with several veggie soups. Their fries are vegan. They also have a portobello mushroom sandwich, hummus plate, and soft pretzels. http://www.dambrewery.com/
Alpine Natural Foods in Frisco is possibly the best choice for everyone. It is a Natural Grocer that has a Deli. The deli has meat and veggie choices, including a Marinated Tofu Sandwich and Kung Pao Tofu. The menu stays the same, but they have a fresh case of differing foods; including vegan desserts. It is a great stop to get hiking food and VERY vegan friendly. Located at 301 W Main St, it is just off the final Frisco exit on I-70 (westernmost).
Copper Mountain: Although we don't ski at Copper anymore (we have the VAIL 5 Mountain Pass), they still have the best Chinese Place in the mountains. Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant, located at 189 Ten mile Cir (in the main Copper Village), has the faux meats and they use them well. They have several Tofu dishes and the Sesame veggie-Chicken was great.
Vail: Say what you will about Vail, it is still the most well-rounded skiing in the country. It is also a great place for veggies who need fuel for the ski season. Eagle's Nest at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola (in Lionshead Village) is a great cafeteria style place with several options. Veggie Chili in a bread bowl is the best, but they sometimes have veggie burgers and sandwiches. Look Ma's is another good choice at Mid-Vail at the top of the Vista Baun Chair. For those who are going to Vail and NOT skiing, there are a couple good choices in the Lionshead Village. The Flying Burrito Company is a great fast burrito. They have several kinds of veggie burritos and make them fresh. Very much like a Chipotle, Qdoba, or Illegal Pete's, but with a different flare. Garfinkle's is at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead and has an outdoor deck overlooking the chairlift and gondola. The Hummus Trio appetizer is phenomenal. They also have a veggie wrap, veggie burger, salads, soups, and house pasta. Beer and Hummus work wonders during a busy ski day. http://www.garfsvail.com/
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