Avant (and Après) Ski this Season

March 23, 2023/Megan Rule/

Living in a ski town, it’s common to hear of the après ski options. But what about the avant (or before)? Whether its snowing and you’re getting ready to shred the day away, or the sun is shining and you’re exploring the hundreds of miles of trails Park City has to offer, you need to fuel before head into the mountains.

Luckily, Park City is chock full of breakfast spots all over town! These options offer some spots you might not have tried alongside some familiar favorites as well. Whether you’re coming from Kimball or Deer Valley, or somewhere in between, you’re bound to find something to fit your tastebuds.

Kimball Junction

If you’re coming off of I-80 and your rumbling tummy cannot wait, stop in Kimball Junction for breakfast at one of these sit down options:

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Kimball Junction serves as the first hub off I-80 for food and Hearth + Hill is open for Sunday brunch.

Canyons Village

If you’re starting your day at the Canyons Village base are, make sure to stop at any of the following to fuel your mountain adventure:

With both sit-down and grab and go options available, these tasty spots will not disappoint.

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Canyon’s Resort Base is full of options before heading up the mountain

Prospector

The Prospector neighborhood is full of up-and-coming restaurants, and doesn’t shy away from breakfast either. Sit down options with egg sandwiches, avocado toast, fresh orange juice, mimosas and more include:

Go a little further up Park Avenue and you’ll find Lucky Ones Coffee, another local favorite. Further down Kearns, you’ll find Boneyard Saloon (open on Saturday and Sunday mornings), the brand new Stacked Sandwich Co., and High Vibes Juicery.

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Boneyard Saloon is just one of the breakfast options in the Prospector area on the weekends.

Main Street and Deer Valley

Though full of so many obvious options, breakfast in town also offers some hidden gems:

Deer Valley Grocery Cafe is just one of many breakfast options near Main Street Park City

Once you’re fueled up, you can easily access the Park City base or Deer Valley base via public transit, ready to start the day.

*Note: Reservations are recommended for weekends during peak ski season.

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Megan Rule

Megan is a Park City resident, originally from the East Coast, excited to explore the local area's food scene. Megan has a Bachelor's from Baylor and Master's from Georgetown, and a taste for all the things that come along with mountain living. Catch up with her at @lets_run_a_megathon on Instagram, she loves to chat!