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Carnation Cafe

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

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Denise V.

Stopped here for a drink during a fun day at Disneyland. I remember "back in the day" when there was no alcohol allowed at the park, so it's nice to have the opportunity to have a fun drink. This Caramel Apple Martini was part of their seasonal Signature Cocktail menu -- it was a little on the sweet side, but still tasty. One thing to note is that you must consume the beverage in the Cafe -- cannot walk around the park.

Breakfast Skillet
Douglas R.

We had breakfast at Carnation Cafe on our most recent Disneyland trip. My wife had wanted to do the character breakfast at Plaza Inn but all the reservations were booked. I was able to score a late breakfast reservation at 10:30 here. The time worked out well as we rope dropped at park opening, knocked out some rides and then came to breakfast. We really enjoyed the experience. We had an outdoor table and the weather was great. Two of my kids had the kids mickey waffles gluten free. My wife also ordered this. They all loved their food. My other daughter got the kids breakfast. I got the breakfast skillet. I thought it was good, but wouldn't say great. I must say I loved my Strawberry Mimosa . Definitely exceeded my expectations. It was so cold and flavorful. I loved the presentation with the glass. Great Coffee as well. Service was friendly and efficient. Anything we needed our server was there. I thought the value was good as well as the kids breakfasts were reasonably priced. We really enjoyed our experience here and will definitely return on future trips.

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Kelly W.

Came here for lunch during our recent Disneyland trip and received amazing service from Robert. It was convenient as it is located on Main Street. I had the salmon and it was delicious. The prices were fair, they had some beer and wine options. Robert also provided a brownie and ice cream to celebrate my mom's birthday. Thank you Robert!

Mickey-shaped Waffle
Eubene K.

Roped dropped Carnation cafe! Meet with the host who sat us instantly I was dressed as nick wilde and a cast member gave me a bunch of honorary citizen pins! Really made my day! Started off with cold brew and ice cream the only place I know where you can have your coffee ice cream for breakfast! Had to celebrate d23 with the iconic Mickey waffle which tastes like an eggo waffle iconic! Got the breakfast sandwich just wish the bacon was a sausage patty but still delicious! Love the interior and how cute the decor is perfect sit down date spot!

Mickey Waffles
Shirley W.

Been wanting to try this place for years! We made a reservation for Saturday morning, but there were actually still a good amount of seat open. It's still a popular place, but I wouldn't say it's too hard to get reservations or seating. We ordered several mickey waffles, a breakfast skillet, and the chili cheese omelet. The menu was very sticky so it felt kinda gross to touch it lol. First impressions on breakfast, portions are very small. I mainly had the mickey waffle and that was very disappointing lol, I would say even below average than making a waffle at home. Sausages were also pretty whatever. I tried a bit of the skillet and that was also pretty standard. Didn't get to try the chili cheese omelet, but that one actually looked more worth it. Overall, I think people mainly come here for the cute mickey waffle picture, but you are not missing out on much for getting this. I wished they at least add some fruit to it bc it was bland af (even with syrup/butter). Would skip this place next time lol. It's a cute restaurant though.

carnation burger
Trinh T.

Popular restaurant at disney with a long wait time from its popularity. It's in a very busy shopping and food area so I get why the bustling atmosphere. The staff are super nice and attentive. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I got the carnation burger with fries and thought it was alright. I liked how big the fries were and how much potato it came with. Overall a solid and basic meal in terms of flavor and everything.

Hearty chili with tomatoes and cheddar cheese! House side salad ;)
Bianka G.

Still a good option for reserved seated dining at Disneyland. With its location on Main Street, the outdoor seating is great. The food is solid and comfort American classics that will appeal to all. They also serve alcohol here which is one of the few restaurants in Disneyland that do - wine, beer, champagne, and cocktails ( an old fashioned and rum punch) but you can only drink it at the restaurant. Anyway, back to the food. The fried pickles looked really good but having already ate two regular pickles while walking around the park, I passed. However, I did see a lot of tables with them so seems like a good choice. Walt's Chili was hearty and pretty filling. The turkey bacon club was loaded with turkey and good bacon. Sandwich tasted fresh and I enjoyed both the avocado mayo and lemon aioli - great dipping sauces for those fries. The Parmesan toasted patty melt is also a solid pick. Drank some champagne and watched the day parade from our table. Life is good at the mouse house!

Ryan S.

It had been a while since I'd eaten at Carnation Cafe, so I was pleasantly surprised to find an updated menu waiting for me. I decided to try the spicy chicken sandwich, and it was excellent. It had just enough heat to make things interesting without turning lunch into a personal endurance challenge, with a really nice flavor overall and just a slightly vinegary bite. And of course, a visit wouldn't feel complete without the fried pickles, which were as delicious and dangerously easy to keep eating as ever. Carnation Cafe remains such a charming little spot to slow down in the middle of a busy Disneyland day, and this visit reminded me that I shouldn't wait so long before coming back.

Mickey Waffle w/ bacon
Jason M.

When planning my day at DLR, I only made sit-down dinner reservations as I usually grab something quick for breakfast when hitting the parks. However, this was my first time here so we made the impromptu decision to attempt a sit-down restaurant. Carnation Cafe was staring us in the face, and we were fortunate that the wait for a table was only about 10 minutes. That being said, we decided to grab breakfast here. CC has a long history at DL. The eatery is technically an opening-day business along with the park back in 1955. It started as an ice cream parlor, but over the years has evolved into the restaurant it is today. The location is prime - right on Main Street USA with a plethora of outdoor seating that is prime for parade viewing and people watching. The interior isn't as charming, but luckily we were seated in the former. The overall aesthetics match that of its surroundings, and each table is adorned with a red carnation which I thought was a nice touch. The menu contains mostly classic American dishes, with touches of Southwest influence. A lovely day, my first time in DL, on Main St USA - the setting was too perfect NOT to have a Mickey Waffle so I went with that. The waffle was good - it came with the standard butter and syrup, as well as my choice of protein side (I got bacon). My only issue was with the syrup - it had weird consistency, very stringy? I doubt it was real maple syrup, so that's likely the reason why it was off. Besides that, it was a delightful breakfast. Service was great - the Cast Members were friendly, and I appreciated them being able to squeeze us in. Overall, I had a good experience at Carnation Cafe; while food was good, I wouldn't say it's the primary reason to come here. The food, in combination with the history and prime location make this a destination-worthy restaurant in Disneyland Park.

Fried pickles
Chelsey H.

A great place to rest after a long day of walking! The fried pickles were so good. The portions were huge! We definitely should have shared. The restaurant was very retro feeling. The service was good too!

Mickey waffle
Samantha N.

I really wanted to like the Mickey waffle, but it was hard, dry and bland. It came with 2 bacon strips that were cooked nicely but also bland. I get the novelty of it, but for $18, it was a disappointing meal. My partner got the breakfast sandwich which was also underwhelming but more worth it as a standalone meal than the waffle. I agree with another Yelper that there should be berries and whip included. Service was fine but I had asked for sausage with the waffle and got bacon instead

Menu
Gene M.

Our service was great even with the unexpected crowd today...Traci and Luigi were outstanding. The only thing was they took the parmesan toasted Patti melt off the menu...I was looking forward too that sandwich. Traci did have the kitchen make a sourdough bread cheeseburger and it was okay. I just hope they put it back on the menu.

Parmesan toast - upcharge
Tiffanie E.

We had an awesome experience at Carnation Cafe. The food was mid, at best, but the service and the ambiance earned those stars back. Kudos to Scott & Maggie!

Parmesan Toasted Patty Melt

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The fried chicken, beignets and Tiana's punch are very tasty and the price is not bad at all quick and efficient service

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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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1901 - Walt's & Lillian's Iconic Director Chairs with Caricature Wall

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Georgia's Restaurant - Georgia's designated seating area

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THE RANCH Restaurant - Bar area.

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