Cara Dempsey ’25 and Julianne Brochu ’25 at Big Mountain Deli and Creperie. Photo by Mitch Baker ’24.
The Big Mountain Deli and Creperie is arguably the most prestigious restaurant in Lake Placid. The restaurant is famous for its 46 sandwiches, named after the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, and the delicious crepes. Recently I decided to tick this item off my Lake Placid Bucket list. I was fortunate enough to be accompanied by some of Northwood’s best skiers. Julianne Brochu ‘25 and Cara Dempsey ‘25 are two skiers who have excelled in their sport and are passionate about food. Julianne and Cara had never been to the Big Mountain Deli and were excited to indulge in the Lake Placid Cuisine.
The Big Mountain Deli is near the heart of Main Street. The central location allowed us to walk across the lake and experience the beauty of Lake Placid. As we entered the store, the first thing we noticed was exceptional customer service. The energy from the staff was electric and welcoming, which enhanced our overall experience. As we looked at the menu, we couldn’t help but notice the endless options. There was a sweet or savory crepes option, and the sandwich options were very diverse. The skiers decided to order a Nutella and Strawberry crepe, which was highly recommended by the person working at the counter. One thing we weren’t very happy about was the price of the food. In my opinion, it was quite pricey for a high school student.
The food arrived very quickly and looked great. As we all began eating, the skiers almost instantly looked up as if they had swallowed gold. Cara said, “After a long morning of skiing in the cold, the warm Nutella crepe was unreal. The crispy but soft crepe mixed with the sweetness of the Nutella and strawberries was fantastic.” Julianne added, “I would 100 percent come back here. I love the food and the atmosphere.” As we sat down and demolished the crepe, I got a better understanding of what a student athlete’s life is like as a skier. I learned about all the different events and the schedules they followed. That is one thing I really enjoy about this series is being able to get to know students I wouldn’t usually talk to. The girls really enjoyed the meal, and both rated their overall experience a solid 8 out of 10.
I think The Big Mountain Deli is definitely an experience that you must have before you graduate from Northwood. As I enter my final 4 months here at Northwood, I will begin ticking off more items from my bucket list. A ski day seems like the most crucial thing to try next. Stay tuned!
