Avant-Ski Is the New Après
mountain mornings done right in Park City & Sugar House
By Bre Ivie – skier, marketer, Hill’s Kitchen enthusiast
If you’re a skier, you almost certainly know about après-ski. The tradition, the concept, the culture. But there’s a lesser-known (and arguably more important) ritual: avant-ski. The unsung hero of a great day on the mountain. Avant-ski is what sets the tone before the first chair. Where you go, what you order, who you’re with—it all matters. You want something energizing but not heavy, comforting but efficient. Coffee, tea, smoothies, or a solid breakfast—if you ski, you avant. You may not call it that, but you feel the difference when you get it right.
At Hill’s Kitchen, we’ve spent years perfecting what a great avant-ski breakfast should be. As longtime locals and passionate café people, we understand how important those early-morning decisions are. After countless ski days and just as many pre-mountain meals, we’ve designed welcoming spaces and thoughtful menus in Park City and Sugar House to set you up for success. When choosing where to avant-ski, we believe three things matter most: location, vibe, and food and beverage quality.
For those heading to the Cottonwood Canyons, Sugar House is the sweet spot—close to the mountains without the congestion of the canyon mouth. You’ll find Hill’s Kitchen Sugar House conveniently located across from Whole Foods at 2188 Highland Drive. Skiing in Park City? We’ve got you covered with our Kimball Junction location.
Vibe is just as important. Avant-ski shouldn’t add stress to your morning—it should ease you into the day. Our café in Sugar House is bright, welcoming, and community-driven. There’s room to settle in, fuel up, and start your day right. Our café in Park City is cozy and homey, filled with the smell of fresh pastries each morning—fueling local avant-ski mornings since March 2022.
And then there’s the food and drink. Our coffee program and tea program feature thoughtfully crafted classics alongside rotating specialty lattes, plus smoothies and more. Our breakfast menu is designed with balance in mind—filling without weighing you down. Favorites like the Sunny Side Up Bowl and Breakfast Burrito hit that perfect sweet spot, and our pastries are baked fresh every morning, including our much-loved morning bun. Prefer to order breakfast online? Enjoy Hill’s Kitchen delivered to wherever you are through the Hills Club app, DoorDash, or Uber Eats. We also offer catering in Sugar House with elevated pick-up and drop-off options—ideal for group avant-ski breakfasts, après-ski gatherings, or meals on the go. Our Park City catering includes full-service, pick-up, and drop-off options for events of all sizes.
However you ski, start your day the right way. Avant-ski with Hill’s Kitchen.
