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    Carnation Cafe

    3.8 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 9:00 pm

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    Randall B.

    It's easy to pick apart Dland food. Some is horrible and some good and some really pretty tasty. The carnation cafe can be hit or miss but today it was darn tasty. We had reservations and were sat outside in about five minutes. The menu is very limited but does offer just enough most people could find something they like. We both had the turkey club sandwich. They were tasty and all the parts of the sandwich were fresh and filled with flavor. The fries were good, too. We had the fried pickles to start and the we're also really good. Overall not complaint and in fact one of the service teams really made the day. Dave was ao polite and well spoken it as like a breath of fresh air. He's a keeper.

    Beef short rib!
    Frankie M.

    Main Street at Disneyland is beloved for its nostalgic charm, emporiums, quaint shops and detailed architecture. It is the gateway to the magic world of Disney! During our visit we made reservations at Carnation Cafe. They serve up some of the best American comfort food at Disneyland Resort- beef short rib, fried pickles, wedge salads, and my personal favorite, baked potato soup! Service is exceptional. And the staff were friendly and amicable. The atmosphere is charming and nostalgic, with outdoor seating on Main Street. Prices are relatively high compared to other dining options. But overall, we had an amazing dining experience!

    Parmesan Toasted Patty Melt
    Rudy M.

    I finally got the chance to have food here. Despite that it was a rainy day and we couldn't sit outside, we ate inside the section where they sell ice cream. We were seated and given menus but they have a select amount of dishes. I knew immediately that I wanted to try Walt's Chili. It was really good, with breadcrumbs on top, cheese, sour cream and chives. I got the toasted Parmesan patty melt, with beef patty, Monterrey jack cheese, grilled onions, house sauce on sourdough bread. It was by far the best patty melt I've ever had in my whole life. Every bite was incredible. It will be quite difficult to match that. The turkey club sandwich was my partner's choice with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce, mayonnaise and lemon aioli on sourdough. She's not crazy about bacon but it was damn good to munch on. She enjoyed her sandwich and of course the fries were really really good. The service was great, they looked after us at any moment that we needed them. In your first visit to Disneyland I would highly recommend you make reservations to come here.

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    Roselia G.

    A great option for one of your meals while here at Disneyland! Our waitress Danielle went above and beyond for our duel birthday celebration. Thank you to the whole staff for making our meal special!

    Chicken plate
    Kristen B.

    Carnation Cafe is always a go-to for us and has become a family tradition. I've been coming here since I was a baby, and now I get to bring my preteen, which makes it even more special. Her absolute "must-have" every visit is the fried chicken dish. The chicken is always perfectly cooked, and the mashed potatoes with gravy are amazing. The green beans are consistently good, and we always enjoy the side of breadsticks as well. This time we also tried the Oreo cake for dessert and it was delicious! The ambiance is always wonderful, and the service has consistently been great. It's one of those classic Disneyland spots that keeps us coming back every visit.

    Joey R.

    Carnation Café at Disneyland had really good food. I ordered the salad with the green goddess dressing and the potato soup, and both were fresh and flavorful. The dressing especially stood out--it had that classic creamy herb flavor that worked perfectly with the salad. The only downside was the view from our table. We could clearly see staff cleaning equipment and supplies in plain sight, which felt a little un-Disney. One of the things Disneyland usually does so well is keeping the "behind the scenes" stuff hidden to preserve the magic. Overall the food was great, but the atmosphere lost a bit of the Disney immersion because of that.

    Katie R.

    Ate here a few months ago. Made a reservation in advance for 4 people. It was super crowded inside checking in with the hostess and we were seated a little bit later than our reservation. Service was great otherwise. We were seated outside in their cramped outside area. The food was just okay. I did really like the Walt's chili with the nice touch of fried cornbread batter on top. My husband enjoyed his patty melt but said the seasoned fries were the best part of it. I ordered the beef stroganoff which they no longer have on their menu. If they ever do bring it back, don't get it. It was flavorless and salty all at once and the noodles were overcooked.

    Mickey-shaped Waffle
    Liliana M.

    The first time I went to the Carnation Cafe, I did the virtual waitlist for dinner. I was a couple minutes late because of parade traffic but luckily, I still got a table. People that came after me were not so lucky. The second time I tried to go, the park was packed and there was no way of getting in, so I made a reservation about 3 weeks in advance. I was really excited because I always wanted a Mickey waffle. I went with my friend and she was surprised that the breakfast prices (for food and coffee) were reasonable. The waffle was good but it's an average waffle. The bacon was fantastic. My friend enjoyed her breakfast sandwich which I would want to try next time.

    Walter H.

    Disneyland on a Saturday night, you had better have made reservations ahead of time! We chose the Carnation Cafe over a week before we arrived. The food is always consistent and they have great soup and chili! The staff is always nice and the restaurant is always clean. The food was amazing and the prices were somewhat reasonable. As always, the baked potato soup and Walt's chili were both very good! The fried pickle spears are tart and always tasty. The Holiday Special had the most tender NY Medallions of beef, accompanied by mashed potatoes and fresh green beans! A great way to fuel up to make it to the fireworks and later!

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    Brittany T.

    Another Disney dining experience in the books and I gotta say, Carnation Cafe was... just okay? I know this is probably blasphemy to some Disney lovers but I didn't get much whimsy here and the theming wasn't as much fun as some of the other dining spots. It's also pretty crammed in here. Idk, I just didn't get much of that Disney magic I'm looking for. Our main reason for stopping by on New Years Day was to get the holiday special platter before the holidays were officially over. We succeeded and this plate was rather tasty! This is why I offer four stars. While Disney has definitely upped their food game in recent years, it can be hard to say that some of these sit down dining experiences have culinary offerings that are truly worth the price. I think Carnation Cafe is pretty solid when it comes to that. The plate was around $30 if I recall but it came with a delicious cut of meat, cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans, and a dinner roll. It was definitely filling and warming after a cold and rainy morning in the park. Service was excellent as well, which is standard at Disney but always much appreciated.

    Ata T.

    Went to Carnation Cafe for lunch yesterday, not very impressed. We got seated and sat for 10 minutes before the server came by. We ordered fried pickles, loaded potato soup, chicken fried chicken, and patty melt sandwich. So, the fried pickles were really good, fresh and hot. The loaded potato soup was good, but there was a huge scoop of bacon bits on the top, way too much. The chicken fried chicken was ok, kind of dry. The patty melt was good. So in a nutshell, the food was ok, the service was slow. The server even dropped a dinner plate on my shoulder, which fell to the ground. No apology at all, but I'm not hurt.

    Christa M.

    We made breakfast reservations here and got seated a few minutes after we arrived. We were seated out on the patio and it was pretty busy. Our server came over and took our drink orders as we seat down and not too long after, he took our food orders. I ordered the breakfast skillet and it was $20. The skillet was not my favorite as it was nothing special. It had no flavor and was very bland. We looked for our server several times to ask for some hot sauce or condiments and he did not come around. Once we were done, he finally came over and brought us our bill. I wasn't a big fan of this place for breakfast as the selection was small and my skillet was bland. I'm hoping that the lunch and dinner menu are a lot better so I might be back to give that a try. The people watching here is great though! Our table was right along the stroller parking area and so we had a great view of Main street.

    Chicken-fried Chicken
    Cynthia S.

    So we came here twice. Once for dinner and once for breakfast. I will rate them separately Breakfast 4/5 Walt chili omelette 4.5/5 - I love this so much. The potatoes are perfectly cooked and combined with the fluffy egg and chili they are work so well. Pancake with apple compote and side of meat 4/5 - kid enjoyed it finished the whole thing Breakfast sandwich 4/5 - the other kid also enjoyed it and cleaned up the plate. Dinner 3.5/5 Market fish (salmon) 3.5/5 - kid did not enjoy the pea puree but the salmon was well cooked and seasoned Turkey Club 3/5 pretty standard Fries that comes with BLT 4/5 Chicken fried chicken 3.5/5 (green bean was bland need more seasoning) Fried pickles 4/5 - can't come here without getting fried pickles If it wasn't for the pickles I would have just come for breakfast

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    Ribs, chicken fried chicken, regular cheeseburger all gone. Don't care for Parmesan toasted patty melt. Love sourdough but not on a burger.

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    Ask the Community - Carnation Cafe

    What cooking oil does the Carnation Cafe use? I'm allergic to seed oils so it's vitally important what oil is used on the food.

    It is best to ask them there to make sure. When booking a dining reservation there is also a place to enter any allergies online. Wherever we've gone they always confirm at check-in as well as at the table.

    Will they take walk up?

    They may! It just depends on how many reservations have been made/cancelled. I've found that most days, especially later in the evening, there are openings.

    Are you able to ask for your meat cooked a specific way? I like my burgers well done and see theirs don't look that way.

    They ask how you want it cooked so I'd imagine you can let them know you want it well done.

    Does this location offer ranch dressing?

    Yes I believe.

    How are they with food intolerances? Will they delete or remove a specific topping or condiment? Do they do substitutions? Thank you.

    Hello, yes they are very good with food intolerances. If needed they do offer to remove any specific condiments with substitutions.

    Did they stop serving dinner?

    Nope. They still serve dinner. Ever since COVID they don't serve as full a menu as they did before but they do have a lunch and dinner service. It's the same menu for both. Breakfast is a whole different menu.

    I have breakfast reservation at 10:50 AM but it is closed to lunch time also. Am I allowed to order off the lunch menu as well?

    Usually Disney is very accommodating. Just let your server know that's what you'd like to do. They may not be able to put in the lunch order until 11 or 11:30 or whatever the lunch time is, but they will do whatever they can to help out.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes :)

    Can you watch the parade while you dine?

    Probably not. Depends where you are seated. But you need to be outside to enjoy the parade. We were with in "kissing" distance from the characters and it was awesome. Sitting inside of a restaurant will not give the same enjoyment.

    Is the fried chicken same as the one in the plaza inn?

    I honestly don't think so I've had both and both taste completely different

    Are reservations recommended ? Or is it easy to get a table (Friday night)?

    Reservations are recommended it gets super busy especially on a Friday night

    Is their breakfast menu all day?

    Breakfast is serve from 8 to 11 am. Highly recommend to make reservations prior to get in to the restaurant. They won't take you unless you have a reservation.

    Can you use a Disney gift card here?

    Yes

    When is brunch over?

    Breakfast is from 8am-11:30am and lunch is from 11:30am-3:30pm

    Did they bring back the chicken apple sausage for breakfast?

    Nope just the regular one. Side order comes with 2 pieces FYI

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    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    4.6
    (2k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    First time here, and I'm already a fan! There was already a line when got there (on a weekday), but…read morethat's to be expected. Thankfully, the line moved pretty quickly, although the bakery itself is small and can feel a bit tight inside. I got a small assortment of pastries, including the Japanini and some of their popular items: the Salt & Butter Roll, Curry Pan, and Kobo Kuma. Everything was warm, fresh, and delicious. I honestly wish I had gotten more. My kids enjoyed everything too. The only item that was a bit disappointing was the Sea Salt Taro Latte. It was a little too milky and sweet for my taste. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more items from their delicious menu!

    Favorite salt bread bakery! I prefer the savory items to sweet. What I've tried so far over…read moremultiple visits: - Everything Salt & Butter Roll 5/5 - prefer this one to the original salt roll since the seasoning adds a little more flavor - Cookie Salt & Butter Roll 4/5 - great if you want one with a touch of sweetness - Mentai Salt & Butter Roll 3/5 - personally not a huge fan of mentai since I find it a little too fishy - Spicy Curry Pan 5/5 - SOOOO GOOD highly recommend this! It is a little spicier than expected. I also want to try the regular Curry Pan - Oyaki Pork Shumai 4/5 - good and tastes like shumai but not a standout for me to get again - Fish Filet Panini 5/5 - surprisingly SO GOOD! The employee recommended it and I was hesitant but it ended up being one of my favorites. Kinda like the McDonalds fish filet sandwich with the tartar sauce but obviously better - Japanini 4/5 - solid, nice basil pesto tomato combo but not a standout for me to get again - Banana Matcha latte 4/5 - solid but personally prefer the one at Kei cafe more TLDR: favorites are Everything Salt & Butter Roll, Spicy Curry Pan, and Fish Filet Panini

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    Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew
    Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew
    Honey Butter Croissants :)
    Honey Butter Croissants :)
    Banana + matcha = YUM.

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    Thank You Coffee

    Thank You Coffee

    4.5
    (733 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    Honestly I'm not a big matcha person, I tend to only get hot lattes or flat whites, but I got their…read moremango matcha and it was genuinely so good!!! It was just well balanced in my opinion, it was super sweet, it was just right! Now on to their regular hot lattes, it was good just what I wanted in a coffee and the portion was just right as well, highly recommend this place

    Such a cute coffee shop in Anaheim. There's a good amount of seating, but it is slightly…read moreuncomfortable due to the seats just being wood, and the tables are a bit too short for the benches. The service here was super quick and the cashier was really friendly as well. As for the drinks, they were all super good! We got the miso dashi coffee which was so so good, you could really taste the depth of flavor. I also really enjoyed the buckwheat honey matcha -- it has a nice nutty flavor and was not too sweet. Also, don't sleep on the food! The avocado toast with the soy cured egg yolk and nori paste was such a delicious combination. Perfect amount of saltiness and acidity from the lemon, soy, and sourdough. The okonomiyaki toast was so good as well! The bread was super fluffy and I loved the bonito flakes on it.

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    Thank You Mocha - housemade ganache (black sesame + ovaltine + CAR 70% dark chocolate)
    Thank You Mocha - housemade ganache (black sesame + ovaltine + CAR 70% dark chocolate)
    Strawberry matcha tonic 5/5 (bold matcha flavor+ strawberry and yuzu+bubblessss)
    Strawberry matcha tonic 5/5 (bold matcha flavor+ strawberry and yuzu+bubblessss)
    Cute cup - butter pecan hot coffee

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    Haru

    Haru

    4.8
    (157 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    I visited for the first time around 2:00 PM on June 16th and immediately enjoyed the cozy and…read morewelcoming atmosphere. There was only one person inside studying, and the music was playing softly, making it a comfortable place to relax. The employee greeted me as soon as I walked in and helped me place my order right away since it wasn't busy at all. I asked what their most popular latte was, and he recommended the Biscoff latte. The pastries by the register looked beautiful and delicious, so I decided to try a s'mores bar and a mallow cookie topped with Oreo and Biscoff. Everything I ordered was amazing. My favorite item was the s'mores bar, which was absolutely delicious. The friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, and great food made for a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back.

    This has definitely become one of my favorite places to stop by after Pilates. It's such a cute…read morelittle shop and the staff are always so nice. They have a good matcha selection! I love their strawberry matcha and my sister loved their mango matcha. The fruit matchas are definitely on the sweeter side but you can always adjust the sweetness. If you've been wanting to try an iced biscoff latte, I highly recommend trying it from here. It's absolutely delicious and probably my favorite drink there. This is a small coffee shop with minimal seating inside so it can get crowded when busy but you can always order for pickup.

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    Biscoff latte and caramel milk tea
    Biscoff latte and caramel milk tea
    Biscoff latte & strawberry matcha
    Biscoff latte & strawberry matcha
    Biscoff latte & strawberry matcha

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    The Sketch Pad Cafe

    The Sketch Pad Cafe

    4.0
    (23 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Decent coffee, opens at 6 AM, plenty of seating…read more Service is meh Menu is super limited - premade and/or refrigerated items only Was convenient to go downstairs for a quick coffee early in the morning before heading out to the parks but food choices left much to be desired Avocado toast is premade too and with eggs otherwise that would have been a decent choice for a quick breakfast bite

    When my pass is blocked, I get creative about finding new ways (excuses) to be at Disney. This…read moretime, I decided to meet a friend to cowork at the Sketch Pad Cafe in Pixar Place Hotel. First of all, the staff here are so friendly. Last time I was here I got a cookie butter latte and the barista accidentally made it with oat instead of almond milk and was so insistent on remaking it (I didn't let her). This time, another barista made me such a cozy London fog! Perfect for my work session. The space is actually pretty nice and quiet to be honest. It's quite far from the hotel check in and elevators so during the day there's not too much commotion happening around here. During the 2-3 hours we spent here, it was just us and a few other unlucky souls who were spending their day at the resort working instead of frolicking. At one point, a staff member came by to say, "You know you're supposed to be having fun, right??" But honestly, anytime I'm at Disney is a fun time, even if I'm heads down in my laptop. Just the ambiance of being so close to the parks is magical (and Bing Bong was nearby to entertain us too). Overall, this is probably one of the best places to work if you're coming to the resort. I've been to the Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel and worked in their lobby as well and this is a much calmer, quieter vibe. WiFi is very fast and there's lots of seating.

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    Counter service
    Counter service
    Meat burrito  (given wrong one)
    Meat burrito (given wrong one)
    Mixed berry matcha (seasonal)

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    Cortado Coffee

    Cortado Coffee

    4.6
    (551 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite Korean coffee cafe in GG. Same owner as Long Black in FV, so you know the…read morequality and flavor is all there. Their menu is a little different compared to Long Black, but I always get the Einspanner and it tastes just the same and delicious. I love their cream top. I honestly think it's the best in town. I had the Biscoff one before too and it's also very delicious! It's always busy in the morning which is good. The owner did a good job opening at this location and plaza. Lots of traffic going on here. Came here the other day w/ my aunt and it was our first time having the drinks for here. I like how they have the coffee in glass cups rather than the plastic ones. It's a nice aesthetic and it feels good just looking at it. Definitely come thru if you haven't been yet.

    It's always great to support small business, even though there are a few different locations…read morethroughout Orange County, California, I've recommended myself to eventually try them all! If you're local or traveling, I highly recommend the Black Mango Tea (iced with no little to no additives, as it came naturally was my preference). Anyway, I already had my morning cup of coffee and didn't expect to stop by this spot so opted for the tea. Nonetheless, the service is great (always be patient in mornings) don't talk until someone's had their caffeine , etc. Be sure to always follow your local coffee shop etiquette because one of a few locale Cortado Coffee Shoppes in Garden Grove, CA. is what I recommend with 4.8 stars. I'm never a 4.0 student so it's not fair to use a standard 5.0 in ratings because we are not perfect, myself included. All love to Cortado Coffee and stop by for coffee, tea, or a croissant on your way in or out of Disneyland area/O Orange County California area.

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    Einspanner
    Einspanner
    Pistachio Cream Latte and Cookie Butter Latte
    Pistachio Cream Latte and Cookie Butter Latte
    Iced  strawberry latte

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    Iced strawberry latte

    Carnation Cafe - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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