Winter Comfort Eats: Must-Try Dishes at Ellicottville & HoliMont Favorites

Winter Comfort Eats: Must-Try Dishes at Ellicottville & HoliMont Favorites

From slopeside waffles to wood-fired pizza and a show-stopping tomahawk steak, local eateries are serving up the ultimate winter comfort dishes.


Alpine Bistro 

THE PERFECT PAIR

Cold days call for simple, satisfying food. At Alpine Bistro, house-made soups are prepared daily and paired with filling sandwiches for an easy comfort meal. It’s the kind of classic combination that warms you up and keeps you going, whether you’re grabbing lunch on the run or sitting down to enjoy the moment. With rotating soup options and a solid lineup of sandwiches made with quality ingredients, it’s comfort food done right.



Ellicottville Bake Shop

COUNTRY SAUSAGE GRAVY & BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

This hearty helping of country sausage gravy is made with flavorful sausage sourced from a local farm and slow simmered to rich, creamy perfection. It’s ladled generously over fluffy buttermilk biscuits, baked from scratch every day by the bakers at Ellicottville Bake Shop. Served hot and comforting, this classic dish is pure, down-home goodness that truly warms the soul.


Katy’s Cafe 

VEGETALI PANINI

Warm, savory, and packed with fresh flavor, the Vegetali Panini at Katy’s Cafe is comfort food with a Mediterranean twist. Grilled to perfection, this sandwich layers tender artichoke hearts, sweet roasted red peppers, juicy tomato, creamy feta, and basil pesto between pressed bread. Each bite delivers a balance of rich, bright, and herby notes that’s both hearty and wholesome - a delicious way to warm up and refuel any time of day.


Edna’s at Tamarack Club

GRILLED SWEET CHILI SALMON 

Come to Edna’s at the Tamarack Club for a succulent salmon fillet, grilled to perfection and glazed with a sophisticated sweet Thai chili reduction for a delicate balance of heat and honeyed citrus. This exquisite protein is elegantly paired with velvety, butter-whipped mashed potatoes and tender, flame-grilled asparagus, offering a harmonious blend of vibrant Eastern spices and refined, classic Western comfort.


Wanderer Hut at HoliMont

SKI WAFFLE

Wanderer Hut at HoliMont brings bold Polish comfort to the slopes, serving crowd favorites like hearty kielbasa, savory pierogi topped with pulled pork, grilled chicken sandwiches, and Mediterranean platters. But the real showstopper is their dessert: crispy golden waffles crowned with light whipped cream, rich chocolate, and fresh fruit. Warm, indulgent, and perfectly shareable, it’s the sweet finish skiers and riders crave after a day outside.


Monroe St. Brick & Brew

PIZZA & WINGS COMBO 

MSBB delivers comfort food perfection with their brick-oven baked pizzas and crave-worthy wings. In the spotlight are the Garlic White, Three Cheese, and Veggie pizzas - each fired to crispy thin-crust perfection with bubbly cheese, bold flavors, and fresh toppings. Pair a hot slice with a basket of saucy, golden wings (hot honey and dry cajun flavors shown) and you’ve got the ultimate winter warm-up meal.


Dina’s @ The ‘Mont 

COMFORT CLASSICS

Dina’s @ The ’Mont is serving up the kind of comfort food that keeps you coming back. Try the Mountain Fries for a shareable, loaded favorite, or go with Dina’s grilled chicken sandwich - one of her go-to picks. If you want a classic, the buffalo chicken sandwich always delivers. Finish it off with select desserts from the case, because a warm meal deserves a sweet ending. Dina’s @ The ’Mont, located inside the Main Chalet, delivers the best cafeteria experience every day the slopes are open!


Villaggio

TOMAHAWK RIBEYE

As the Home of the Tomahawk Steak, this impressive bone-in ribeye is a staple on Villaggio’s specials menu. Expertly seasoned and grilled to your liking, this steak is served over a bed of house-made roasted garlic mashed potatoes with seasonal vegetables and Villaggio’s signature red-wine demi-glace. Whether sliced to share with the table or enjoyed as an entrée, this Tomahawk brings a level of soul-satisfying comfort that defines dining at Villaggio.



 
 
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