Gorsuch Ski Café
254 Bridge St, Vail, CO
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Vail with a genuine ski town vibe, this espresso-focused café pulls genuinely hot, well-made shots and pairs them with standout pastries like almond croissants and cinnamon rolls that justify a leisurely sit-down. The experience hinges heavily on which barista is behind the counter—some are genuinely warm and engaging while others can be dismissive—but when the energy is right, it's a favorite local hangout for meeting friends over a slower coffee experience.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great place good coffe before or after ski day. Sometimes can be super crowded and will take at least 10 to 15 min to get a coffe.
I went to Gorsuch Ski Café and had two completely opposite experiences. At the coffee bar, the staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. Honestly, the best almond croissant ever. I highly recommend it. On the other hand, the rental shop was the worst. One of the…
Okay 2025 update and this time I went to the new smaller one across the alleyway from the larger one. The training and the staff at these places are absolutely horrendous they don't greet you coming through the door they're not friendly we put in our order and then they had…
Great Vail atmosphere style Cafe. I found the coffee itself to be very good - actually served hot which I like. They also have freshly squeezed orange juice which was nice. Overall great Vail spot for coffee and just feeling the Vail spirit.
The cinnamon roll was very dry and had to be warmed up in the microwave at the hotel. The blueberry muffin was good. The prices are similar to everywhere else
I give this place 5 stars except for the service. Sometimes the staff can be a little rude, depending on the barista you get. Aside from that, this is our favorite place to hangout in Vail! They have the greatest hot chocolate around, as well as their pretzels 🥨 Some other…
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