I was recently staying at the Orlando World Center Marriott for a conference, and while Orlando is a city with a lot to offer, I only left the hotel a few times during my five-day stay due to so many restaurants, meeting spaces, and opportunities to connect with colleagues within the World Center Marriott. That included multiple visits to the Central Pantry whenever I needed a quick bite to eat at random times of the time prior to and during my conference.
When I first walked into Central Pantry, I saw refrigerated areas with food options and drinks along with displays with sandwiches and other foods right there along with another display with bowls of cereal. They then had the Hot Eats section where you could order various items along with prepackaged items. You could place your order for hot items using a screen and then follow along for when it was being prepared and when it was ready for pickup based on a number you are assigned when placing your order. They had other displays with bags of chips, cookies, and other non-perishable bags of snacks. They then had the Sweet Spot with frozen yogurt, candy, cookies, and more. There were also gift items on display including bottles of wine and other alcohol with all sorts of snacks near the checkout. At checkout, you can have everything scanned and then pay for it all with regular payment options or charging items to your room. They give you a bag to take items to go and there are condiments outside the exit to the Central Pantry with plenty of seating nearby.
During my first visit, I got a cold sandwich from the refrigerated section with some chips. During my second visit, I went to the Hot Eats section and ordered a breakfast sandwich with a bottle of orange juice. Both times, I took them up on bags for the ease of transporting items. I took advantage of the condiments for my sandwich but didn't need any for my breakfast sandwich the next day. While both of my visits were before the start of my conference, I didn't need to stop by during the conference itself; however, I certainly could have if I needed to due to the flexible hours. I did refer a few friends and colleagues to the Central Pantry during the conference when they needed quick food items or snacks. I enjoyed the staff who were all helpful and friendly, and of course, the individually prepared items were tasty.
Central Pantry is technically a restaurant but also a market where you can grab quick, on-the-go meals. It is open daily from 7 AM to 12 Midnight. You can find the restaurant's contact information as well as see images at https://www.marriott.com/en-us/dining/restaurant-bar/mcowc-orlando-world-center-marriott/81177-central-pantry.mi. Just come and go as you please without reservations.
If you're staying at the Orlando World Center Marriott, definitely at least try out Central Pantry to grab an early morning, mid afternoon, or late night snack! read more