First Chair

American | Vail, CO | $$$$

278 Hanson Ranch Rd, Vail, CO 81657, USA


Overview

At 278 Hanson Ranch Road steps from Vail Mountain's gondola, First Chair keeps it refreshingly simple: modern grab-and-go breakfast and lunch burritos designed to eat on the chairlift, paired with craft cocktails and local beers for apres. The kitchen runs a tight menu of portable burritos with thoughtful, satisfying fillings — skiers fuel up at the window before first chair and return for cocktails and free house-made chocolate chip cookies during apres. No fuss, no pretense, and no wait once you know the routine. Open daily from 8am through the evening apres hour.

Cuisine: American

Atmosphere: Casual counter spot, high-energy ski-day vibe

Mains: $8 - $14
Dress Code: Casual

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Lift-Ready Burritos

    Portable, filling grab-and-go burritos designed to be eaten on the chairlift before first run.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Free Cookies at Apres

    Free house-made chocolate chip cookies are handed out during daily apres — a Vail tradition.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Beat the Rush

    Arrive before lifts open for the fastest service; the window gets busy right at 8am.

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