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Mountain-Top Brunch

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Mountain-Top Brunch

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Come enjoy award-winning food and magnificent views at one of the most talked-about brunches in Utah. Take a quick ride up Needles Gondola to 8,700 feet above sea level to be greeted with an array of delicious options. Make way for the very freshest ingredients and the chef’s creative inspirations which are showcased across a grand buffet, while culinary experts dazzle you with their composed dishes. This is one of those summer bucket list items you have to try in northern Utah.

Highlights

  • sun-logo-blue Grand Buffet
  • sun-logo-blue Mountain-Top Views
  • sun-logo-blue Roundtrip Scenic Gondola Ride

Details

To hold your reservation, a credit card is required — it won't be charged until your dining experience is complete. Please include all adults and children in your reservation count.

Know Before You Go:

  • Reservations are required for Mountain Top Brunch Buffet
  • Plan to arrive at the gondola 15 minutes before your reservation time
  • Your ticket includes the brunch buffet, refreshments, and your gondola ride up
  • Your reservation also grants you access to our summer Concert Series — stay after brunch and enjoy the show!
  • Specialty coffee, cocktails, and mocktails are available for an additional charge
  • Auto-gratuity is applied to parties of 8 or more
  • Dogs are not permitted inside Needles Lodge
Hours
Sundays from 10:00am - 2:30pm
June 21 through October 11
*No Mountain-Top Brunch July 12th

Price
Adult (13+): $84
Youth (5-12): $45
Children (0-4): Free

Registration required?

Yes

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Location

Needles Lodge

Mountain-Top Brunch takes place at Needles Lodge with views from 8,700 feet above sea level.

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Menu

  • Cherrywood Smoked Bacon

  • House-Made Chicken Apple & Sage Sausage

  • Biscuits & Gravy

    house-made honey biscuit, country gravy

  • Papa Española

    fingerling, sofrito, cured egg yolk, smoked butter

  • Crispy Brussels

    pecan romesco, grana padano, confit fennel, basil oil

  • Roasted Rainbow Carrots

    sunflower seed pesto, poached golden raisins, dukkah

  • Summer Vegetable Cassoulet

    roasted corn, yellow squash, english peas, bell pepper, citrus compound butter, toasted bread crumb

  • Coq Au Vin

    boneless thigh, lardon, mirepoix, fresh herb, burgundy

  • Huli Huli Salmon

    caramelized pineapple relish

  • Wild Mushroom Frittata

    chèvre, wild mushroom, thyme, garlic

  • Homestyle Mac & Cheese

    cavatappi, four-cheese mornay, white truffle breadcrumb

  • Charcuterie

    locally curated meat & cheese, dried fruit, assorted roasted nut, castelvetrano tapenade, stone ground mustard

  • Cold-Smoked Salmon

    cured egg yolk, red onion, cornichon, caper, dill, preserved lemon, crème fraiche

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    u16, meyer lemon pudding, cocktail sauce, old bay butter

  • Pimento Cheese Potato Salad

    red potato, house-made pimento cheese, crispy onion, celery

  • BLT Ranch Pasta Salad

    tri-color rotini, red onion, bacon, tomato, baby kale

  • Artichoke & Orzo Salad

    spinach, orzo, marinated baby artichoke, parmesan, cherry tomato, basil, lemon herb vinaigrette

  • Mélange

    escarole, frisée, baby kale, radicchio, shaved heirloom carrots, watermelon radish, orange supreme, honey-shallot vinaigrette

  • Classic Caesar

    baby romaine, shaved parmesan, sourdough crouton, crispy capers, house-made dressing

  • Smoked Prime Rib

    creamy horseradish, au jus, chimichurri

  • Smoked Turkey Breast

    cranberry cardamom chutney, turkey gravy

  • Live Omelet Station

    bacon, sausage, tomato, jalapeño, spinach, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, ham, cheddar, chèvre, spinach; egg whites or vegan eggs available

  • Live Waffle Station

    oreo crumble, assorted fruit & berry, whipped cream, nutella, peanut butter, cream cheese icing, chorizo maple gravy, vermont maple syrup, cereal milk anglaise, fruity pebbles

  • Live Benedict Station Classic

    english muffin, cottage bacon, poached egg, hollandaise

  • Florentine

    english muffin, spinach, heirloom tomato, poached egg, hollandaise

  • Chef's Special Selection of Assorted Pastries & Desserts

  • Mimosa Flight

    choose three flavors: blood orange, mango, watermelon, guava, pomegranate, pineapple

    $17

  • Basin Bloody

    five wives, ancho reyes, house-made bloody mix, pepperjack, smoked pepperoncini, celery

    $17

  • Peach Cobbler

    lustau amontillado los arcos, st remy vsop, peach corial

    $15

  • Hibiscus Rum Punch

    appleton estate, disarrono, hibiscus honey, passionfruit cordial, lemon juice, angostura

    $16

  • Sister's Saturn

    madam pattirini, velvet falernum, orgeat, passionfruit cordial, pandan, lemon juice

    $17

  • Li Hing Mui Margarita

    corazon blanco, waterpocket triple sec, lime juice, li hing mui simple

    $16

  • Piñamelon Agua Fresca

    watermelon juice, pineapple juice, passionfruit cordial, lime juice

    $10

  • Blood Orange Hibiscus Spritz

    blood orange juice, hibiscus honey, lemon juice, soda

    $10

10/16oz

  • Snowbasin Juicy Pale Ale | Roosters Brewing | Ogden, UT

  • Cultura Cerveza | Ogden Beer Co | Ogden, UT

  • Inevitable Amber Ale | 2 Row Brewing | Midvale, UT

  • Monkey Mind IPA | Red Rock Brewing | Salt Lake City, UT

  • Bavarian Weiss | Bohemian Brewing | Salt Lake City, UT

  • Fuzzy Pucker Peach Sour | Roha Brewing | Salt Lake City, UT

  • Becker's Mellow | 4.5% ABV | SLC, UT

    $10

  • Coors Light | 4.2% ABV | Golden, CO

    $8

  • Plasma Hazy IPA | 6.9% ABV | Roadhouse | Jackson, WY

    $14

  • Son of a Baptist Stout | 8% ABV | Epic | SLC, UT

    $13

  • Westwater Cherry Lime Seltzer | 5% ABV | Uinta | SLC, UT

    $11

  • Transplant Cider | 6.9% ABV | Highpoint | Victor, ID

    $10

ask your server for current vintages

  • Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California

    $12

    $51

  • Latour 'Grand Ardeche' Chardonnay, Burgundy, France

    $15

    $63

  • Pieropan Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy

    $18

    $76

  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

    $14

    $59

  • Pascal Jolivet 'Attitude' Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France

    $19

    $80

  • Karthäuserhof 'Bruno' Kabinett Riesling, Mosel, Germany

    $16

    $67

ask your server for current vintages

  • Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington

    $12

    $51

  • Albert Bichot 'C'est la Vie' Pinot / Syrah, Burgundy, France

    $13

    $63

  • Daou 'Pessimist' Red Blend, Paso Robles, California

    $54

  • La Marca Prosecco, Treviso, Italy

    $12

    $51

  • Punctum 'Petulante' Pet Nat, Cuenca, Spain

    $13

    $55

  • Francis Ford Coppola 'Sofia' Blanc de Blanc, Sonoma County, California

    $64

  • Domaine Ansen Cremant De Alsace, Westhoffen, France

    $78

  • Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut, Reims, France

    $118

  • Veuve Clicquot Brut, Reims, France

    $150

ask your server for current vintages

  • Francis Ford Coppola 'Sofia' Rosé, Sonoma County, California

    $54

  • Château d'Esclans 'Whispering Angel', Côtes de Provence, France

    $17

    $71

  • Gruet Brut Rosé, Engle, New Mexico

    $67

  • Espresso

    $3.95

  • Americano

    $4.95

  • Latte

    $5.95

  • Cappuccino

    $5.95

  • Chai Latte

    $5.95

  • Matcha Latte

    $6.95

  • Mocha

    $6.95

  • White Mocha

    $6.95

choice of fries or kale slaw

  • Basin Burger

    lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheddar, remoulade, brioche

    $19.95

  • Chicken Souvlaki

    grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, feta, tzatziki sauce, grilled pita

    $18.95

  • Crispy Chicken Po'Boy

    cabbage, onion, spicy honey butter, whole grain mustard, amorosa roll

    $18.95

  • Homestyle Chicken Tenders

    breaded white meat tenders

    $17.5

  • Bear Springs Burger

    black bean beyond patty, cilantro lime avocado smash, vegan cashew chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, lettuce, pretzel bun

    $20.95

  • Poutine

    potato dippers, pimento cheese sauce, caramelized onion gravy, tasso

    $17.95

  • Needle's Nachos

    tortilla chips, queso, pico de gallo, avocado smash, jalapeno, cilantro

    $18.95

Slice $7.95 | whole pie $49.95 | gluten-free 10" $16.50

  • Four Cheese

    mozzarella, provolone, fontina, parmesan

  • Pepperoni

    mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan

  • Carolina BBQ

    mozzarella, cmoked chicken, bacon, caramelized onion, carolina bbq

  • Veggie

    mozzarella, pepper, onion, mushroom

  • Yogurt & Grain

    quinoa, farro, arugula, herb-whipped lebneh, red onion, cucumber, feta, mint vinaigrette

    $16.5

  • Smoked Turkey Cobb

    iceberg, house-smoked turkey, blue cheese, bacon, grape tomato, egg, red onion, bbq ranch

    $18.5

10/16oz

  • Snowbasin Juicy Pale Ale | Roosters Brewing | Ogden, Utah

  • Cultura Cerveza | Ogden Beer Co | Ogden, Utah

  • Monkey Mind IPA | Red Rock Brewing | Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Bavarian Weiss | Bohemian Brewing | Salt Lake City, UT

  • Espresso

    $3.95

  • Americano

    $4.95

  • Latte

    $5.95

  • Cappuccino

    $5.95

  • Chai Latte

    $5.95

  • Matcha Latte

    $6.95

  • Mocha

    $6.95

  • White Mocha

    $6.95