By Most visitors to Walt Disney World will frequent the Quick Service Restaurants – also known as Counter Service Restaurants – more than any other eateries on the campus. They’re convenient and inexpensive compared to other options.
At the parks, you won’t walk far before seeing a Quick Service Restaurant, and if it’s not the best option for you, you’ll find another one pretty quickly. We’ve also included snack kiosks and shacks here, so you’re going to see that Disney World is absolutely overflowing with amazing options.
On a side note, even though we don’t list these in any of our restaurant sections, the food at EPCOT’s festivals is fantastic and cheap. If you are visiting EPCOT, do yourself a favor and sample some of the international cuisines.
Here’s a comprehensive list of the different Quick Service options available at Walt Disney World.
4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck
Mexican food fans can head to this Disney Springs food truck to eat cheaply and happily. The core concept is an ice cream cone, but filled with taco instead!
ABC Commissary
The restaurant you’ll walk by the most at Hollywood Studios, it’s conveniently located on Commissary Lane and serves commissary classics such as grilled cheese and chicken club sandwiches.
Aloha Isle
Go here for Dole Whips! Be happy!
Amorette’s Patisserie
At Disney Springs, when you want something sweet, this patisserie can’t be beat. Fans of cakes, pastries, and other desserts will love this place!
Anaheim Produce
This Sunset Boulevard kiosk is ideal for healthy eaters, as it serves bananas, grapes, pineapples, and other produce. People who eat more like David can grab a Mickey pretzel with cheese, too.
Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
At Animal Kingdom, you’ll notice what looks like a colorful but broken-down truck. Go here to order ice cream. It’s your salvation on a hot day.
The Artist’s Palette
Our favorite place at Saratoga Springs, the Artist’s Palette is both a restaurant and a general store right by the lobby. Given the name, you can guess how colorful it is.
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
At Tomorrowland, you can order soft serve ice cream and other ice cream treats. We HIGHLY recommend this one.
Avalunch
This dining option is one of the best at Blizzard Beach. The food’s not fancy, but you can get hot dogs and draft beer. Parents WILL need both.
B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.
Believe it or not, they sell sausage here! It is artisanal and has been a popular spot for a while now. It can get crowded on weekend nights in Disney Springs.
Backlot Express
One of our favorites at Hollywood Studios, it serves burgers, chicken tenders, and the like. They also have some tasty plant-based dishes. The Chewbacca cookies and desserts are great, and it’s right beside Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
The Basket at Wine Bar George
We think of this place as a picnic supply shop. It sells grab and go quick bites, including a well-regarded Cheese & Meat Box. You can even grab some Key Lime pie for dessert.
Beach Club Marketplace
At Beach Club, you’ll find this restaurant inside the general store. It’s actually a great spot that we use regularly, as it serves breakfast and tasty pizzas.
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza
Blaze is one of our favorite places to eat in our hometown, and it’s a cheap option at Disney Springs. Still, unless you’re just craving the familiar, you should probably aim higher.
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs
When you’re at Disney’s BoardWalk, you’ll smell the hot dogs and corn dogs from a block away. While you’re here, try the giant mozzarella. It’s a single mozzarella stick the size of your forearm.
BoardWalk Deli
This is a popular spot on the BoardWalk, as it has a deep menu of sandwiches and other deli favorites.
BoardWalk Ice Cream
It’s what we just said for the deli, except with ice cream!
Cafe Rix
This is the companion spot to the sports bar. At Café Rix, you can order breakfast burritos to start your day or pizza for lunch. It’s a grab-and-go place for guests staying at Coronado Springs.
Capt. Cook’s
This place serves Polynesian cuisine, including the iconic Tonga Toast at breakfast. David loves the Aloha Pork Sandwich. We’ve eaten here more than any other Quick Service restaurant at Disney.
Caravan Road
When you crave shaved ice at Animal Kingdom, this is the only place to go.
Carousel Coffee
This pastry and coffee shop is an essential part of any morning at Disney’s BoardWalk.
Casey’s Corner
One of our favorites at Magic Kingdom, Casey’s Corner resides on the corner of Main Street, U.S.A. It’s got a retro baseball theme and hot dogs aplenty. The Corn Dog Nuggets here have attained legendary status among Disney fans.
Catalina Eddie’s
A walk-up kiosk on Sunset Boulevard, Catalina Eddie’s mainly serves pizza, but that’s all you need at times when visiting Hollywood Studios.
Centertown Market Grab & Go
This area works as the hub at Caribbean Beach. Centertown Market is the grab-and-go fast casual restaurant with tons of seating. Its extensive menu is surprisingly ambitious, and you can even order Honey-Pineapple Pork Ribs.
Cheshire Café
Located near Mad Tea Party in Magic Kingdom, Cheshire Cafe is fittingly named in that it’ll surprise you every step of the way. Disney diehards know to order the Cheshire Cat Tail. It’s a pastry, but that’s like calling the Louvre an art gallery.
Chicken Guy!
Guy Fieri started his Chicken Guy! franchise at Disney Springs. So, even if you’ve eaten the chicken tenders somewhere else, these are the originals. It’s good, cheap food, and the dipping sauces are incredible. Still, what we said about Blaze applies here as well.
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Café at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista
When you play golf, you may get hungry, but you don’t want to overindulge. So, this place sells plenty of sandwiches and even a few burgers. The food’s nothing special, but it’s your only option.
Chip ‘n’ Dales Deli at Disney’s Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses
Everything we just said applies here as well. Note that you can grab protein bars and other goodies to carry with you as you play the course.
The Chuck Wagon
The Campsites at Fort Wilderness don’t offer an extensive number of dining options. So, you’ll be grateful for the hot dogs here, but we’d recommend the S’mores Kit, too. You’re camping!
Columbia Harbour House
One of the classics at Magic Kingdom, Columbia Harbour House sits in the same nook as Haunted Mansion, which makes it easy to find. This place sells New England seafood dishes that fans crave so much that some of the recipes have gone viral online. Best of all, it’s priced quite cheap by Disney standards.
Connections Eatery
Long story short, you WILL eat here. We could tell you not to do it, but Connections Eatery sits in the heart of EPCOT’s strip, making it too convenient to ignore. The massive dining hall could seat an entire football stadium of hungry food, and the long menu ensures everyone will find something to eat. So, this place is as inevitable as Thanos.
Contempo Café
One of our most frequent counter service meals, Contempo Café sits side by side with Chef Mickey’s. However, the cheaper option features an even better view of the monorail. The trams run right above the drink station. So, it’s a visually stunning place to eat. Disney also populates the menu with some truly decadent desserts. You should check them out.
Cookes of Dublin
Raglan Road’s lesser twin, Cookes of Dublin at Disney Springs sells fish ‘n’ chips and a few other alleged Irish delicacies. If you love it, more power to you, but the non-fish dishes on this menu aren’t for us.
Cool Ship
Disney just tore this Tomorrowland structure down and rebuilt it. Cool Ship will probably be up and running by the time you read this. Even if it’s not, you aren’t missing much. It’s a snack shop where you buy popcorn and ice cream…but not together. That would be gross.
Cooling Hut
Here’s another shack that serves popcorn and ice cream. You’ll probably be more tempted here, as it’s a Blizzard Beach dining option.
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Here’s one of David’s favorites for many years now. The pride of Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s serves mediocre burgers, chicken tenders, and the like. However, we still go for the entertainment. An Audio-Animatronic cheekily named Sonny Eclipse performs his show on an endless loop. It’s ridiculously touristy in the best possible way.
Creature Comforts
Here’s one of the most popular coffee shops at Animal Kingdom. It serves Starbucks, which some Disney tourists will walk miles to drink.
Crêpes À Emporter by La Crêperie de Paris
You’ll love this place when you’re in the mood for crepes, savory crepes, wine, or ice cream. Otherwise, just keep walking.
D-Luxe Burger
Your options are binary here. You can order a burger, or you can choose somewhere else at Disney Springs. The burgers are pretty good, though.
The Daily Poutine
Fans of poutine, like Kim, will delight in this place’s existence and visit here daily to find out what new concoctions are available. Others, like David, will make the sign of the cross and keep walking.
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Star Wars fans, take note! This themed indoor restaurant embraces the premise that you’re eating in the same place where the mechanics work on the ships. So, it’s incredibly thematic, even by Disney standards. And the food’s better than you might expect. Just pay attention to the menu descriptions.
Dockside Diner
You order your food at the counter of what looks like a cute little tugboat. And that’s about the highlight of the process. It’s a hot dog shack with average hot dogs.
EARL OF SANDWICH®
Knowing Disney fans view this place the same way New England Patriots fans perceive the sixth round pick of Tom Brady. It’s one of those unheralded spots that’s really an All-Pro meal. You’ll eat a sandwich here, but it’ll be delicious and cheap. Even at Disney Springs, Earl of Sandwich stands out from the competition.
eet by Maneet Chauhan
When celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan isn’t wrecking opponents in Food Network competitions, she’s populating her menus with delectable Indian food. If that’s your cup of tea, eet is your only option at Disney Springs, which is a pretty amazing fact.
Eight Spoon Café
This Discovery Island staple has charmed Animal Kingdom guests for many years thanks to its surprisingly flavorful but tiny menu. You can order one of two mac & cheese dishes here, but that’s not all. Eight Spoon Café also sells churros!
El Mercado de Coronado
This Coronado Springs counter service option works better at breakfast, when it sells plenty of burritos and other tasty starters. Later in the day, you’ll find sandwiches, burgers, and chicken tenders.
End Zone Food Court
This food court at All-Star Sports works perfectly as a compromise option for a large traveling party. Nobody will leave here thinking it was the best meal of their life, but it’s hearty food with something for everyone.
Epic Eats
Funnel cakes! Get your funnel cakes! Ooey, gooey, and oh so sugary! You’ll find this place near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Hollywood Studios.
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
Before The Cake Bake Shop arrived on the scene, Erin McKenna was the unquestioned master of all things cake, donuts, and other baked goods. This Disney Springs eatery is a bit more affordable, but the food’s better at The Cake Bake Shop.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill
ESPN used to franchise a chain of restaurants, including one at Disney’s BoardWalk. While that one has since closed, you can still find another ESPN sports bar at the sports complex. David really likes the food here, but if that were the majority option, the one on the BoardWalk would still be open.
Everglazed™ Donuts & Cold Brew
The name says it all here. This place serves fancy donuts and is a good place to grab a dozen to stock your hotel room with a stash. On the cold brew front, you can do better elsewhere at Disney Springs.
Everything POP Shopping & Dining
Here’s the food court at Pop Century, and it’s a lot like all the others. You can also shop in the same area, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll appreciate that convenience. Still, everything we said about the food at End Zone Food Court applies here.
Fairfax Fare
Here’s another counter shack on Sunset Boulevard. Fairfax Fare is known for its protein waffle bowls. Anyone looking to eat healthy will find this restaurant to be a bit of a mixed message, but it’ll definitely give you an energy boost.
Fife & Drum Tavern
The American Adventure hosts two restaurants, and this is the one where we never eat. However, Disney fans should take note. You can buy the Jumbo Turkey Leg here! That’s a big deal to some people.
Flame Tree Barbecue
Here’s one of the best AND most affordable barbecue places at Disney World. It’s also one of the most popular dining spots at Animal Kingdom. The one criticism is that you’re dining outside, and the birds will stalk you until you finish your meal. We find it charming, but you may disagree.
The Fountain
The Walt Disney World Swan has recreated a classic American diner, and it somehow feels like a lesser attempt by non-Disney entities. It’s perfectly fine on its own, as long as you forget ’50 Prime Time Café and Beaches and Cream exist.
The Friar’s Nook
Themed to Robin Hood, this Fantasyland spot serves quick bites and not much else. Still, you’ll walk by here a lot. So, you should take note of its location in case someone in your traveling party grows hangry.
The Ganachery
To chocolate fans, THIS is The Good Place. And who doesn’t love chocolate? So, head to Disney Springs and then do what we do. Try to calculate how much of it you safely put in your luggage without it melting during the trip home.
Gasparilla Island Grill
Here’s another place where we eat often. It’s the only Quick Service option at the Grand Floridian, but Disney has gotten it right. The menu’s solid, and the desserts here are exceptional. Even better, you can grab a table with a view of the water. We had this place to ourselves once during the pandemic, and it was one of the most pleasant Disney meals ever.
Gaston’s Tavern
You’ll notice this place in a cul-de-sac in New Fantasyland. It’s in the same vicinity as Be Our Guest, as you’d expect. More importantly, Gaston’s Tavern often serves the Grey Stuff as well… and for a fraction of the price! We hit this place regularly on Magic Kingdom days and encourage you to do the same.
Gelateria Toscana
When you’re in the mood for gelato and/or sorbet, visit the Italy pavilion at EPCOT. This spot only sells a few items, but fans of sweets are in for a treat. It’s even got tiramisu!
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
You may have a Ghirardelli store of some sort where you live. We can assure you that yours doesn’t compare with the one at Disney Springs. It’s another place where we stock up on chocolate, although we don’t go quite as wild here. We can get Ghirardelli chocolates at our regular grocery store, which keeps us in check.
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Conversely, no other place in America sells cookies on a par with Gideon’s Bakehouse. These things look like the Keebler Elves spent the past five years taking HGH. Then, they made their cookies equally buff. Fans of biiiiig cookies and themed ones are in for a treat here.
Golden Oak Outpost
This classic Magic Kingdom shack has served Frontierland guests for ages now. It’s well-known for its Hot Honey Chicken and Cajun-spiced Sweet Potato Fries. More recently, Disney has improved Golden Oak Outpost by selling beignets here. Let us be clear. You WANT these beignets!
Good’s Food to Go
Here’s a place you’ll only visit when staying at Old Key West. It’s a charming little shack that serves burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Since it’s right by the hotel lobby at Hospitality House, it’s a VERY popular with the hotel guests. We’ve lost count of how many times we’ve eaten here over the years.
Gurgling Suitcase
Here’s another Old Key West hot spot…but only for Old Key West guests. It’s half a bar and half a restaurant, with a cheeseburger and some shareables as the menu options. There’s also a television here, which made it a rarity at Disney until a few years ago. So, we used to hang out here and watch the game.
Häagen-Dazs®
You should be able to guess this one. It’s on the West Side of Disney Springs and will save you on a hot day when you desperately need ice cream.
Happy Landings Ice Cream
Speaking of which, when you’re feeling similarly at Typhoon Lagoon, this is the place to go. We’ve never tried one, but the root beer floats are supposed to be particularly good.
Harambe Fruit Market
When you’re visiting Africa’s Harambe Village at Animal Kingdom, you may decide you need protein. This place has you covered, and it has bailed out David more times than he can count. It sells Mickey Pretzels, churros, cheeses, and fruits, and even a few alcoholic beverages. They’re not currently selling the street corn right now, but when they do, it’s an absolute must!
Harambe Market
We cannot speak about this restaurant with confidence right now, as Disney is doing something odd. When Restaurantosaurus officially closes, its menu will transition to Harambe Market. That strikes us as a bad scheme fit, as Restaurantosaurus’s menu is decidedly bland. Keep an eye out for reviews of the new and possibly improved Harambe Market in 2026.
Hollywood Scoops
This is a Hollywood Studios ice cream shack on Sunset Boulevard, one of the easiest streets to find in the park. And the Mickey Brownie Sundae here is the stuff of myth and legend.
Ice Cold Hydraulics
This Grand Avenue snack shack serves cinnamon rolls, mini-churros, and Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars. It can be your salvation when you need to distract your kids with something sweet while at Hollywood Studios.
Intermission Food Court
All-Star Music hosts another of these interchangeable food courts. Their purpose is to satisfy as many guests as possible, so the menu runs squarely to the middle. The food’s bland but perfectly fine when you just need somewhere convenient to eat.
Isle of Java
Here’s a coffee shop at Discovery Island that serves espresso, cappuccino, and more. It’s best-known for its odd concoction, the Island Cappuccino, which includes – we kid you not – Captain Morgan’s Rum.
Joy of Tea
Great for people who find joy in tea. Kim does. David doesn’t. This is a fairly popular kiosk at EPCOT’s China pavilion.
Kabuki Café
Here’s a super-strange combo option at the Japan pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. You’ll primarily eat two things at Kabuki Café. One is a special kind of shaved ice imported from Japan. And the other is sushi. We don’t think those two dishes align well, yet we’ve noticed the crowds here. So, they must be doing something right.
Kat Saka’s Kettle
This place sells a kind of popcorn that’s close in spirit to kettle corn. It’s a fascinating snack option at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. We find it a bit salty, but it’s quite popular.
Katsura Grill
Here’s another spot at the Japan pavilion, and it also sells sushi. You’ll find teriyaki dishes and Udon Noodles here, too. The problem is that it doesn’t have great reviews. You can do better at the World Showcase, even when you’re in the mood for sushi.
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
The Norway pavilion’s bakery has attained mythic status over the years. The baked delicacies here defy the laws of physics, and you don’t need to worry about counting calories! You’ll do so much walking at EPCOT’s World Showcase that it’ll all even out in the end! Order something here, and thank us later.
KRNR The Rock Station
You can’t help but notice this snack shack right beside the entrance to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. It sells mini-churros, mini-corn dogs, and frozen beverages. People rave about the Frozen Lemonade, but David only has eyes for the Frozen Coca-Cola.
Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery
Africa at Animal Kingdom resides in the northwest corner of the park. So, it can feel like a bit of a hike reaching coffee shops in other regions. Fortunately, as long as you’re not a Starbucks loyalist, you can enjoy a cup of joe here. It’s another Joffrey’s Coffee option at the park.
La Cantina de San Angel
This restaurant at EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion is among the easiest to find at the World Showcase. And its tacos taste like ambrosia. You can order churros for dessert, too!
Lagoon: Games, Lanes & Eats
The Walt Disney World Swan owns and operates an arcade and bowling alley. This place serves food for everyone playing all the games here. It’s no Splitsville, but it’ll do in a pinch.
Landscape of Flavors
Art of Animation hosts one of the better food courts in the Value Tier. We may just be saying that because we’ve had good pizza here, but the menu’s objectively good, too.
L’Artisan des Glaces
Don’t let the fancy name fool you. This is an ice cream shop at the France pavilion, although it serves sorbet as well. The waffle cones here have a glowing reputation, and it’s worth a try when you need something cool on a hot day.
Le Petit Café
We’re ardent proponents of this lounge, which you’ll find near the lobby of the Riviera. That means you can ride the Disney Skyliner here and enjoy a delicious pastry. It’s another Joffrey’s Coffee spot, too.
Leaning Palms
Here’s one of the best places to eat at Typhoon Lagoon, and it’s also the most visually interesting one. As the name implies, the restaurant leans. There was inclement weather that permanently disrupted its lighthouse, forcing it to tilt permanently. As for the food, you’re at a water park. You know the deal.
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
This bakery is one of the most popular spots at EPCOT’s France pavilion, and the reason why is obvious. You can order delicious baked goods here, including staples of French cuisine such as baguettes. The Croque Monsieur here surpasses the one Be Our Guest used to serve. And this patisserie also sells beignets and crème brûlée. Go out of your way to grab a snack here!
Liberty Square Market
It’s literally an outdoor market. You can’t help but walk past it while wandering around Liberty Square. You can eat healthy snacks like bananas and other fruits, but it also sells the iconic Turkey Leg.
Lottawatta Lodge
This is a counter service kiosk at Blizzard Beach. The flatbreads here seem to be the most popular dishes, but the menu contains some variety. You can order rice bowls and a hummus tray, too.
Lotus Blossom Café
Unfortunately, EPCOT’s China pavilion doesn’t possess the greatest reputation. It’s quite the opposite, as critics often deride Lotus Blossom Café as one of the worst Quick Service options at the World Showcase. You can decide for yourself if you’re in the mood for Chinese food.
Lowtide Lou’s
This Typhoon Lagoon shack serves a chicken wrap, some popcorn, and a bunch of alcohol. So, its purpose is clear.
The Lunching Pad
One of our favorite Disney rides is the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. You’ll find The Lunching Pad directly underneath it, which means you’ll pass by it often while visiting Tomorrowland. As for the menu, it’s the place to order Mickey Pretzels and Sticky Bubble Bread. You can also grab a slushy here, which is always a good idea at Tomorrowland.
Mahindi
Here’s another spot in Africa in Animal Kingdom where you can grab a snack…presuming you want popcorn, almonds, or pecans.
Main Street Bakery
Not to be confused with Main Street Confectionery, the bakery will be your go-to place on Main Street, U.S.A. when you want coffee and a breakfast sandwich. It does sell a few sweet treats, but the nearby confectionery is better when you need a sugar rush.
The Mara
One of the most famous hotel breakfast options in Orlando, The Mara offers a spunky menu of standard counter service staples, along with some more ambitious African flavors. You’ll need to go to Animal Kingdom Lodge to eat here, but it’s an A+ dining experience… and they sell Zebra Domes!!!
Market
This is a snack shack at Pixar Place in Hollywood Studios. It has one go-to snack, Jack-Jack Parr’s Num-Num Cookies. They’re popular enough to have their spot at Avengers Campus in Anaheim.
The Market at Ale & Compass
You can grab-and-go at Ale & Compass by grabbing hot and cold sandwiches here.
Marketplace Snacks
Have you ever had a waffle sundae? They’re life-affirming! You can eat six different versions of this delicacy, and it’ll taste oddly like snacking on Mouse Ears. We mean it in a good way!
Martha’s Vineyard
This Cape Cod-style hangout at Beach Club serves really good appetizers, including clam chowder, an excellent cheese tray, and pork ribs. Martha’s Vineyard resides near Stormalong Bay, so you’ll probably be in this area anyway if you stay here.
Milk Stand
Have you heard about the Green and Blue Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? It’s… an acquired taste. You can sample it and try for yourself at the Milk Stand. This is a VERY popular spot.
Morimoto Asia™ Street Food
Of course, plenty of Japanese cuisine is economical. So, Chef Morimoto has added a grab-and-go counter that’s wildly popular. Those of you like us who used to watch classic episodes of Iron Chef owe it to yourselves to sample the food here.
Neighborhood Bakery
When you want a Num-Num Cookie and a slushy, you’ll stop here at Pixar Place. It’s not exactly the same as the Market’s menu, but it’s very close.
Oga’s Cantina at the Walt Disney Resort
Here’s another of the hottest spots on the Disney campus. The original Star Wars Trilogy included a memorable scene set in an alien cantina. This place pays tribute to that premise by bringing it to life. R3X, the hapless pilot from the original Star Tours, spins tunes as the robotic DJ while you enjoy glow drinks and unusual alien shareables. A genuinely fun experience.
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
The dining options at Magic Kingdom are a bit of a mixed bag, especially on the counter service side. Pecos Bill at Frontierland goes heavy on protein bowls, but its real selling point are the mini-churros you can get for dessert.
Pepe by José Andrés
This shack isn’t a food truck, but it DOES bill itself as serving Chef Andres’ Spanish food truck cuisine. Read into that what you will. What matters is that every dish here is delicious.
Pineapple Lanai
You’ll find this shack right by the exit to the Great Ceremonial House at the Polynesian. It sells Dole Whips. That’s our way of saying we have ordered countless Dole Whips here.
Pinocchio Village Haus
This Fantasyland counter service restaurant stays wildly crowded all day, a tribute to its vanilla comfort food menu and exceptional logistics. When you want a slice, you can do a lot worse. Of course, the real appeal of Pinocchio Village Haus is that a few fortunate souls get tables overlooking a part of It’s a Small World. You can watch guests happily sail into the heart of the attraction.
Pizza al Taglio
You can grab a slice at the window by Via Napoli when you don’t feel like sitting down for a meal. We’re about to have a run of pizza places, but let us be clear. Via Napoli and, thereby, Pizza al Taglio, are easily the best!
Pizza Ponte
Here’s the final part of the Maria & Enzo’s trifecta. It’s the most basic one, a pizza joint.
Pizza Window
Speaking of which, when you want a slice on Disney’s BoardWalk, you can walk to this counter and order one. Pizza Window claims some of the most consistent foot traffic at Disney World, so it’s doing something right.
Pizzafari
This cute building serves the equivalent of Personal Pan Pizzas you’d find at Pizza Hut. We encourage you to explore the area when you eat here, but the portions are…not great.
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
This is the ice cream kiosk part of the restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom.
The Polite Pig
Disney persuaded the owners of The Ravenous Pig, one of the most popular barbecue joints in Florida, to open a spot at Disney Springs. The Polite Pig proved instantly popular upon opening and has remained that way. These people are wizards of the barbecue pit. The food’s inexpensive by Disney standards, too.
Pongu Pongu
This is a snack shack at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Since you’ll probably spend a lot of time in the area, you’ll probably grab a bite to eat here. There’s not much on the menu, though, so we’d advise you to wait for better elsewhere.
Popcorn in Canada
Exactly what it says. You go to the Canada pavilion, seek out this stand, and order Maple Popcorn and a Moosehead. Then, your life gets better.
Primo Piatto
Recently, we have eaten here a LOT! On Hollywood Studios park days, we either have lunch at Woody’s Lunch Box or hop on the Disney Skyliner to the Riviera. When we do the latter, we grab lunch at Primo Piatto, which you’ll find on the first floor beneath the hotel lobby. The menu here is terrific, and there’s a view of all the families playing outside the building. It’s a great spot.
Prince Eric’s Village Market
When you’re hungry in Fantasyland, you go here, order a Turkey Leg, and don’t need food again for like three days. Beyond the viral videos that are the Turkey Legs, you can also purchase Jumbo Pretzels and slushy drinks here. An underrated spot.
Refreshment Outpost
You’ll find three similarly named snack shacks at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Refreshment Outpost is notable because it sells Dole Whips.
Refreshment Port
Then, we have Refreshment Port, the best place at EPCOT to get poutine. It adds to its menu during Disney festivals, but the poutine’s a constant.
Refreshment Station
David loves this place for its Frozen Cokes and other slushy options.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
Speaking of places David loves, Regal Eagle is a relatively new barbecue joint at The American Adventure. Kim also treasures a visit here because the restaurant is themed to The Muppets, which makes it that much more entertaining. This is a great place to eat, even by the World Showcase’s lofty standards.
Riverside Mill Food Court
As the name implies, this is the food court at Port Orleans – Riverside. You can get Jambalaya and Gumbo here, which are two of Kim’s favorites. We rarely eat here, but the menu is good. This place doesn’t sell beignets, though, which strikes us as odd.
Roaring Fork
Wilderness Lodge’s go-to breakfast spot also offers an excellent lunch and dinner menu. We veer toward Geyser Point and the Table Service options here, but DVC members are devoutly loyal to Roaring Fork. It’s a lifestyle for many of them.
Ronto Roasters
So, in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge vernacular, a Ronto is like an alien pig that you can rotate on a spit. At this restaurant, a droid does it for you and serves delicious pork and sausage dishes. This place is pretty kitschy but also a sleeper hit.
Rosie’s All-American Café
This is a burger shack on Sunset Boulevard at Hollywood Studios. Reviews are middling, and we rarely eat here. However, we will say that the tables here prove ideal for people-watching and catching your breath.
Salt & Straw
Ostensibly an ice cream stand at Disney Springs, Salt & Straw also sells other desserts. You may come for the ice cream, but you should try the donuts and cinnamon rolls while you’re here.
Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory
When you stay at Port Orleans – Riverside, this is the restaurant where you’re most likely to eat, at least when you prefer a quick meal of Louisiana cuisine. Dishes like Jambalaya and Gumbo are on the menu, with several other entrees featuring Andouille Sausage. Our one quibble is that you cannot buy beignets here if that’s a priority.
Satu’li Canteen
Here’s the must-do restaurant in the entirety of Animal Kingdom. The problem involves timing, as you’ll likely visit Pandora – The World of Avatar first thing in the morning. So, you may be gone by lunch. Even then, it’s worth circling back for this mess hall dining experience featuring protein bowls and cheeseburger pods. You should end every meal here with Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse. No exceptions!
Scat Cat’s Club – Café
Here’s why you won’t find beignets at Sassagoula. Disney has saved them for the Scat Cat lounge. You can buy three for $8 or six for $13. In our experience, no matter how many you get, it won’t be anywhere near enough.
Sleepy Hollow
You go here for waffles, funnel cakes, and corn dogs. They populate the entire menu all day, every day at Magic Kingdom. Frequent park guests are enamored of Sleepy Hollow due to its simplicity and high-quality food. This place provides some of the best bang for the buck at Disney World. You should go somewhere else when you want a real meal, though.
The Smiling Crocodile
We’re not sure we want a crocodile smiling. Diners here will definitely grin after tasting the two basic menu items here: wings and pork sliders. You can also order the iconic Island Sunrise here, as a tequila drink with a sweet pineapple/guava flavor.
The Smokehouse at House of Blues®
This is the counter service part of House of Blues, and the name gives away some of the menu. You can order brisket and pork sandwiches here. However, the menu is much larger and more robust than that. It’s a surprisingly good compromise option for large groups.
Snack Shack
When you want snacks at Typhoon Lagoon, go to this shack. This is the place for root beer and coke floats and Dole Whips.
Sommerfest
Sometimes, you’re in the mood for beer and brats, but you don’t want to sit down for a meal. That’s when you’ll love Sommerfest, which strips Biergarten for parts. You can go here for tubed meats and alcohol. Then, you celebrate Oktoberfest wherein you want at the World Showcase. You’ve got German beer; you’re good.
Sprinkles
Cupcake fans, go to Disney Springs, order a dozen of these, and then snack on them throughout your trip! Remember, you’re walking around so much that the calories will burn off immediately! We looooove Sprinkles.
Spyglass Grill
Here’s another restaurant at Caribbean Beach. It’s a cute place with a basic menu, but we’ll highlight it for vegans. The Korean-style Impossible™ Burger will delight you. For that matter, so will the Trinidad Crispy Yuca Bowl and Hearty Pinto Bean Tacos. Long story short, this is a must-visit place for those who don’t eat meat.
Storybook Treats
During a tiring day at Magic Kingdom, this place can be your salvation. Centrally located at Fantasyland, it serves hot fudge sundaes, floats, and soft-serve cups of ice cream. There are times when you’ll be grateful this place exists.
Sunshine Churros at Disney Springs Marketplace
Here is where you go when you want churros at Disney Springs and are closer to Marketplace.
Sunshine Churros at at Disney Springs West Side
Here is where you go when you want churros at Disney Springs and are closer to West Side. Use the mapping software on your app to decide which one’s the shorter walk. Honestly, as long as you’re getting churros in the end, it won’t matter.
Sunshine Seasons
Here’s the other option at The Land pavilion and the one where exponentially more people eat. The dining area for Sunshine Seasons comprises a large percentage of the pavilion’s first floor, which speaks to the quality of the cuisine. As with Garden Grill, you’re eating the freshest ingredients possible here, as Disney agriculturists produce them on-site. Sunshine Seasons delivers exceptional bang for the buck, only beaten by the various festival food booths.
Surf Doggies
When you want a hot dog at Typhoon Lagoon, go here. It also serves churros and Mickey-Shaped Pretzels. Perhaps most importantly, you can order a Bud Light, a Corona, or a wine spritzer here. So, exhausted parents treasure Surf Doggies.
Swirls on the Water
If you don’t mentally follow “Swirls on the Water” with “Fire in the sky,” you’re very different from us. Anyway, when you’re at Marketplace at Disney Springs and in need of a Dole Whip fix, this is the place.
Tamu Tamu Refreshments
When at Animal Kingdom, go here. Order Dole Whips. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. Lord knows we have.
Tangierine Café
Let’s all pour one out for the formerly spectacular Tangierine Café. Nowadays, it primarily exists as a Morocco pavilion food booth during festivals. So, it may not even be open when you visit. And that bums us out.
Terra Treats
This is our go-to Animal Kingdom shack when we’re hangry and need a slice. The pizza here costs $7.29 per slice, and the portions are plenty big enough where one will do you for a while. We wouldn’t recommend it as a complete lunch option, but it’s good for a quick bite. Also, kids will love The Simba, a slushy with gummy candy. And Terra Treats serves Bud Light for adults, too.
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Located on the roof of Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, Toledo describes its most famous dishes right there in its name. For tapas fans, it’s a must-do, and it’s also a terrific steakhouse.
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant
No longer a restaurant per se, this is where Disney hosts its nighttime fireworks dessert parties. Those are great, but we wish Magic Kingdom would restore Tomorrowland Terrace to its former position as one of the most convenient places to eat at the park.
Tortuga Tavern
This is the pork sandwich tavern near Pirates of the Caribbean. Disney even leans into that fact with the description, which we’ll quote verbatim: “Avast! Sink yer teeth—whether gold or pearly whites—into tasty pirate fare, fit for both scallywags and scoundrels alike.” So, yeah. That. Tortuga isn’t a super-popular place, which explains why Disney has switched it to seasonal operations. It may not even be open when you visit. If so, continue avasting with your pork sandwiches.
Trail’s End Restaurant
This is the place to go when you want the food from Hoop-Dee-Doo but don’t have time to watch the full show. Trail’s End serves the chicken, the ribs, and (most importantly) the strawberry shortcake. As you might expect, this place is wildly popular with Fort Wilderness guests. A lot of the food is cheap, too!
Trek Snacks
This is a place in Animal Kingdom’s Asia section where you can grab popcorn and ice cream treats. You’ve probably noticed the park has a lot of them, which makes sense. Animal Kingdom gets hotter than most other parks, and it also skews younger. So, the ice cream saves the parents from hungry, cranky kids. Plan accordingly.
The Trolley Car Café
Conveniently located on Hollywood Boulevard, this spot will allow you to get your Starbucks fix almost as soon as you enter Hollywood Studios. The cold brews and Carrot Cake Whoopie Pie are popular among the locals.
Typhoon Tilly’s
This is the top lunch spot at Typhoon Lagoon. When you visit this park, you should plan to eat at Typhoon Tilly’s. The caveat is that it’s better for people who like seafood. Otherwise, you may prefer Leaning Palms, which we believe is the superior dining option. Both will serve their purpose, though. Disney’s theme park dining excellence doesn’t fully extend to the water parks, though.
Vivoli il Gelato
This is the premier Gelato and Sorbet restaurant at The Landing at Disney Springs. We love the brick building, and it has outdoor seating that provides exceptional people-watching.
Warming Hut
This Blizzard Beach snack shack serves pork sandwiches, salads, and veggie wraps. You can get Dole Whips and beers here, too. We’re not crazy about the picnic table seating on hot days, though. We consider it more of a grab-and-go spot.
Westward Ho
This shack counter at Frontierland serves an unexpectedly tasty Candied Bacon Skewer plus frozen lemonade and Joffrey’s Coffee. So, it will do in a pinch at breakfast or when you’re sweaty and need a cool treat.
Wetzel’s Pretzels at Disney Springs Marketplace
Here is where you go when you want Wetzel’s Pretzels at Disney Springs and are closer to Marketplace.
Wetzel’s Pretzels at Disney Springs West Side
Here is where you go when you want Wetzel’s Pretzels at Disney Springs and are closer to West Side. (Yes, we know we did this once before, but these are common-sense descriptions.)
Woody’s Lunch Box
What we said about Satu’li Canteen applies to Woody’s Lunch Box as well. During a park visit, this is the restaurant where you’re most likely to eat at Hollywood Studios. Disney serves comfort food in the form of grilled cheese sandwiches, tater tots, and lunch box tarts, the equivalent of Pop-Tarts. The food’s amazing, but the prices belie that fact, making this restaurant one of the best value propositions at Disney World. On the entire list, this is probably the one restaurant where everyone can eat happily. Even Satu’li Canteen can be a bit divisive due to its odd (but tasty) menu.
Yak & Yeti™ Local Food Cafes
This is the counter service side of a restaurant we’ll discuss in the Table Service section. So, please skip down to that one.
YeSake Kiosk
When you’re in the mood for a poke bowl at Disney Springs, head to the West Side and look for this kiosk. Most of the bowls cost $7-$14, although you will pay $1 more for extra toppings. Most of the sauces are free, though. Also, this place sells sake.
Yorkshire County Fish Shop
When you want Beer-battered fish and chips but are in too much of a hurry to eat at Rose & Crown, you head to the side counter instead. Then, you order a lager or ale to enhance your meal and sit and drink near Binnie, the most popular trash can for drunks at the United Kingdom pavilion. Yes, there’s really a trash can here that the locals have nicknamed Binnie. Disney tried moving Binnie once, and it turned into a scandal. He’s a dear friend on those days when it’s just you, the fish, the chips, and the ale.