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    Buena Vista Cafe

    3.9 (21 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    My lunch and brownie!
    Aida C.

    Unfortunately this was a once a year treat because it's on the Disney lot and you need a pass to get in. I love having the Walt's Chili and the roast beef sandwich on marble rye. The sweet treats are always a plus too. Love sitting here surrounded by Disney. Service is good and ambience is cafeteria like.

    Walt's Chili  08-03-2022
    Alana M.

    If you don't work on the Walt Disney Studios lots, you have to know someone who does. I was very fortunate that a friend of mine set up a date for me to join her on the lot for lunch at the Commissary (& then shopping after)! This cafe is set up like a cafeteria. There are different stations to grab food from. And then you pay the cashier before finding a table. I definitely had to try the famous Walt's Chili! I ate it the way I ladled it out of the pot. Even though it tasted awesome, I should have added some onions on top! Both Oyster Crackers and Saltines are available to enjoy with your food. I decided to get a Roast Beef Sandwich on Rye. It is piled high with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes! It comes with homemade chips, similar to the ones I used to get at Disneyland with my Lobster Roll from Harbour Galley! The kettle chips were really crunchy and delicious! I found that the Rye Bread didn't really hold up very well and fell apart. Maybe I'd choose a different bread next time! We sat in front of the print of Snow White's Cottage! So cute! If things worked out to where I could eat here again, I would certainly go! It's a novelty for those of us who love Disney and don't work here. I'm thankful that my friend invited me and that I had the chance to experience this place!

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    5 months ago

    The food was amazing and the service was perfect. Very friendly staff and very clean. I highly recommend eating here. I know I'll be back.

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    8 months ago

    Walt's chili is awesome add extra cheese and onions they always have great specials and the place spotless

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    12 years ago

    This cafe is for Walt Disney employes only! Just a warning for the people who aren't aware of that!

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    12 years ago

    I appreciate the multiple options to eat healthy here.... and I don't even have to leave the lot.

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    Salad variety is really good...I'll be going back over there again.

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    Nice welcoming staff but very pricey for small omelette with no garnish... Therefore not inviting looking platter. Noise level VERY high!

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    Broken Compass Tiki - Pupu platter for 2

    Broken Compass Tiki

    4.3(636 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    If I could put a review labeling this place the best place on earth, I would. And it is. The moment…read moreyou walk in, atmosphere, aesthetic, mood, general energy, changes. I fell in love before i even saw the menu. Now don't even get me started on that world class water. Best water I've ever consumed. Perfectly cold and delectably drinkable. They have a whole freaking sign for their sauces and dips. I'm in love. I got a Shirley temple and if i could marry a place instead of a person, the Shirley temple would be my reason. It was FANTASTIC. Our server, Isaiah, was absolutely amazing and on top of things, refilling our water before we even hit half glass. Not to mention his energy and vibe was so welcoming and fun. We got the PuPu platter for two, came out within minutes, I could spend the rest of my life eating that alone. Isaiah recommended his favorite sauces, Garlic Chive and Chipotle Citrus, they were amazing. We got the shrimp and lobster roll, I officially entered heaven. The Isles of Club sandwich was the finishing touch that had me laughing from joy. Near the end of our dining we meant Max, another server, who is absolutely fantastic, brought us everything we needed, boxes, sauce containers, bags, to-go dessert. His energy was also amazing and super fun. Now some extra things to note: -I'm not a big mac salad girly, but holy moly guacamole i loved their Mac salad. -anything tempura/fried in this place is heaven itself -their fries are perfect -the vibe is beyond life you might start crying in joy -be ready to want to buy everything on the menu and then some -I downloaded yelp just to leave this review Overall, Broken Compass Tiki is the perfect place for everyone. Their service is top tier, the food is delicious, the water is a treasure, and so much more. I will be back and I hope everyone has a chance of experiencing pure joy at this place.

    Broken Compass Tiki is a pirate themed tiki bar in Burbank…read more They don't having a parking lot, but it was very easy to find street parking just around the corner on a Sunday afternoon. The front of the building is a little vaguely marked, and the entrance has speakeasy vibes, which was a surprise. Upon walking in the front door, there is some tiki décor and a small counter in the rear. I remember thinking to myself "what the heck, this is it?". I checked in at the host stand on the left, and was handed me a boarding pass. She then led us through a hidden door behind what looked like a shipping crate. We were now in the real Broken Compass. The interior is a good size. The two-sided bar seats around a dozen. There is a lounge side of the bar that has two large booths along the wall, and another area with comfortable looking couches and lounge chairs. The main dining room has some tiki hut booths, and two sections of tables with half booth and half chair. The décor is pretty extensive with a good mix of pirate, nautical, and tiki themes. There is a lot of bamboo, thatch, rope, cargo netting, skulls and skeletons, port holes, octopus tentacles, jellyfish, tiki lights, and more. The ceiling is dark with various nautical and pirate markings, and even tied up ship sails overhead. The tiki hut booths have the parrots from the enchanted tiki room above them. Even the two restrooms are nautical themed, with beach and marine sounds playing. There is a lot of great décor to look at. We arrived around 2pm on a Sunday, so it wasn't very busy yet. By the time we left a few hours later, it was starting to get busy. We decided to sit at the bar. We started out with the buffalo cauliflower ($14) for an afternoon snack. The serving size was generous, and the buffalo sauce had a good tang. It was served with some sauces, and was surprisingly filling. A nice feature of the cocktail menu is that each drink displays one to three compass stars to indicate the strength of the drink. Their cocktails use a great variety of liquors including ones you don't often see. Many of the ingredients are made in-house. I started out with Chupacabra's Vacation (Demerara Rum, Jamacian Rum, Pomegranate Reduction, Cinnamon, Lime Juice, Bitters, two-star boozy rank, $17). It is served with a flaming lime on top and a little fire show. It was balanced with a light booziness, some light pomegranate flavor, and a cinnamon sprinkle on top. She started out with the Bittersweet Paradise (Jamacian Rum, White Rum, Campari, Passionfruit Syrup, Lemon, Lime, Pineapple, two-star boozy rank, $18). It didn't drink boozy at all, and was passion fruit forward, with light bitterness. My second cocktail was the Bermuda Dune Buggy (Gin, Overproof Rum, Kumquat Liqueur, Cassis, Orange, Lime, Bitters, two-star boozy rank, $18). It had a very unique garnish of a Chartreuse infused gummy which was delicious. The drink was nicely balanced, and didn't really drink boozy even with overproof rum in it. They have a rotating monthly cocktail and she tried the Tropic Like It's Hot (Coconut Washed Lemongrass Infused Rum, Mango, Lemon, Coconut Water, Amaro, $17) which was created by one of our bartenders Daniel. It was served in a Spam can and was light and refreshing with a nice pop of fruit at the start, and a very nice coconut flavor. We enjoyed sitting at the bar and had great conversation with our bartenders Daniel and Monica. They also provided excellent service. Broken Compass supports payment with the InKind app which gives you 20% back (10% on Friday and Saturday) in InKind cash. We had a really great time here, and the drinks, food, décor, and atmosphere were excellent. I purchased a Hork (Horse-shaRK) mug for $50 to bring home as a souvenir. We would definitely return again when in the area.

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    Broken Compass Tiki - Big Toe mug release

    Big Toe mug release

    Broken Compass Tiki - House made bbq chips and French onion dip IG: @ammysalamii

    House made bbq chips and French onion dip IG: @ammysalamii

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    Hungry Crowd - Eggs Benedict

    Hungry Crowd

    4.8(1.1k reviews)
    1.7 miToluca Lake
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    Staff are very accommodating. Kind to our keiki…read more They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It is kind of hard to find street parking though. Food is worth it. We got the dirty fries, fried dumplings, chicken wings, and the bibimbap.

    It's high time I reviewed this place. It is the go-to spot…read morefor a friend of mine and myself, who try come every few months or so. We've been doing that for a few years now, so that should tell you something right there. Our order is fairly consistent: we each start with a mimosa that comes in a highball glass, so one is usually all we need. Next, we share an order of kimchi biscuits (you get two). So delicious! Packed full of kimchi, bacon and cheddar cheese, it's a nice combo of flavors that play well together. The interior is usually soft and warm, with a nice crunchy crust. Top that with a smatter of the cinnamon butter that it comes with...yum! Our choice of entree varies, anything from avocado toast, to their kale and seaweed salad or any of their other selections they have from their brunch/lunch menu. On this outing, my friend and I both opted for the bibimbap. I opted for the pork bulgogi while my friend got the chicken version. It comes with a generous amount of carrots, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and bean sprouts, and is topped with a runny, sunny side up egg that serves as an excellent sauce when you mix everything together, along with the gochujang sauce. We upgraded and got it with brown rice in the hot stone bowl. Worth it! The regular bibimbap is good, but when you mix in the crunchy crust that comes from the bottom of the stone bowl, you get an additional texture that makes the dish really stand out. The flavors already come together nicely, and the crunchy bits just enhance the experience. For dessert, we like to share the "lemon pie", which is actually a scoop of lemon gelato that comes in a glass that also includes graham crackers, topped with toasted marshmallows. A nice way to end the meal. And the staff! We usually either have Justin or Ann as our server, but everyone there is super friendly and helpful. They are consistently good at checking up on you and making sure you have everything you need. Just another 5 star reason of why we keep coming back!

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    Hungry Crowd - Outstanding lunch spot

    Outstanding lunch spot

    Hungry Crowd - Galbi Burger

    Galbi Burger

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    Inkwell Tavern - Roasted Brie Wheel

    Inkwell Tavern

    4.8(311 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Inkwell was recommended by a friend and after the vibe, service and food from our night out I can…read moresee why. First off, parking is street parking and in the surrounding neighborhood so give yourself a little time to find a spot. The building is a little smaller than I imagined. One decently sized room for the bar, booths and tables. This place fills up fast especially on trivia nights so if you are sensitive to crowded spaces and loud noises (music and all the talking) just be prepared. :) Our group got a nice mix of the pretzel, beef tallow waffle fries and cheese with jam. All topped off with a real nice pilsner. You place your order at the bar and they bring it to you, the bartenders were top notch and really made our group feel welcome. Would come back for sure!

    The drinks here are excellent! You order at the bar and they bring your food to you…read more Masala Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Tasted bland but too spicy at the same time. Very one note. The chicken was a little dry and the seasoning on it just tasted spicy to be spicy. No real flavor. The cucumber and slaw also did not help with the bland taste. It really needed an acidic component to bring the flavors out or an aioli. The fries it came with were divine though! I subbed for waffle fries and they were oh so crispy! Corpse Reviver - Get it. Just get it. Refreshing with just the right amount of alcohol I want to taste in my drink hehe. Food came out timely, staff were helpful and attentive. Great place for a group of 4-5 - anymore and it'd be too crowded as they don't have big tables. Loved the vibe of the place. I really want to like LIKE this spot so I think I'll get something else entree wise next time!

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    Inkwell Tavern - Peruvian Steak Stir Fry

    Peruvian Steak Stir Fry

    Inkwell Tavern - My Whodunnit Mocktail - lime, ginger, spicy agave, and soda - spicy and refreshing!

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    My Whodunnit Mocktail - lime, ginger, spicy agave, and soda - spicy and refreshing!

    Morrison - Burbank - Butterscotch Bread Pudding

    Morrison - Burbank

    4.3(601 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

    I went to Morrison for my dog's 9th birthday! I had seen online that this is a dog friendly spot…read moreand wanted to try it out. The patio was perfect! Plenty of shade and seating. The servers brought out water dishes and treats on a silver tray for the dogs- true service! I missed happy hour, but tried a themed cocktail, the onion rings, and the truffle burger. It was all great! My friends and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food and our server was great. It seemed like a lot of regulars were there, which helped contribute to the overall good vibes. Dog friendly- YES! We loved it!

    Visited Morrisons a couple times so far and each time was very pleasant. The staff here are super…read morefriendly and I noticed how they treat regulars - remembering their names and orders. That says a lot about the staff. Our server, she was a young lady, was on top of everything and really made our time here enjoyable. I came here for happy hour on a Tuesday was surprised to find out they do $2 tacos and $5 margaritas. Let me tell you, the tacos are delicious and the margaritas are STRONG. It's a hell of a good time. I really enjoyed the chicken taco and carne asada taco. The meats were juicy and very flavorful. I also ordered their nachos, chili cheese fries and bread pudding. The nachos were made perfectly with the chips being thin and crispy. They used a couple different cheeses and the jalapeños were a nice touch. Definitely ordering it again, I can do without the chili cheese fries. It was good but it wasn't amazing. Their bread pudding was HUGE and I can see why it's one of the popular items here. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft and gooey in the inside. Morrisons is definitely a fun place to be. Perfect to enjoy happy hour, catch the games on, and hang out friends. They have plenty of seating inside and outdoor with heat lamps. They are dog and kid friendly as well

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    Morrison - Burbank - Bourbon bacon burger

    Bourbon bacon burger

    Morrison - Burbank
    Morrison - Burbank

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    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen

    4.7(321 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    Found this place in an effort to avoid the parking nightmare in downtown Burbank. It should be more…read morepacked in this place. It has a great vibe. I didn't take pics or walk around the whole restaurant because I was on a date, but will be returning for more. I had a short rib, beet, cabbage soup of sort. My first bite was a bit more beety tasting than I was expected, but then added the dollop of sour cream provided, and it was like magic. It was a unique combination of flavors. Perfect for a dreary night. Filling and warming, and delicious . The presentation was beautiful as well. My date ordered a steak that also came with vegetables. He enjoyed, and it was cooked perfectly Our waitress was great. She had a good sense of what level of attention each table needed as I watched her. My only regret last night was not ordering some pistachio cheesecake that a table next to us ordered when seemingly just coming in for a quick dessert. This is a great place for a family dinner or a date, or something a little bit more upscale. Love that they had a parking lot, as well as there was plenty of street parking. I'm excited to return to try some more things on the menu. You can also call for reservations, although it was surprisingly not very busy for a Saturday night.

    We ate here for Valentine's Day and enjoyed our experience. I got the octopus, which comes with…read morefingerling potatoes and an avocado chimichurri sauce. I felt like the avocado didn't go that well with the octopus but the octopus itself was perfect and the potatoes were crisp and seasoned well. However, it was definitely on the oily/heavy side and I felt a little sick after from the grease. My boyfriend got the sea bass and it was cooked perfectly, flaky and moist with a nice sear. I loved the roasted carrots and the harissa sauce! I actually wish they served the harissa sauce with the octopus because the octopus, chimichurri, and harissa went very well together. The chocolate lava cake was incredibleee, you can tell the chocolate they use is high quality. Super gooey on the inside and a nice light cake on the outside. Next time I'll ask them to put the gelato on the side because the cake was so fresh it melted too quickly. The servers are quick and attentive, super nice. For parking, there's street parking or $15 valet. Very relaxing, clean ambience inside the restaurant as well.

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    ViaSelfie Fusion Kitchen - Spanish octopus

    Spanish octopus

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    Buena Vista Cafe - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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