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3.8 (22 reviews)
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Tall lemonade
Sophie T.

Popped in for a refreshment at Starbucks. The counter is huge with plenty of space for the line as well as the area you stand in to wait for your order to be ready. Lots of booth seating and tables if you wanna stop and eat, or take a breather from all the walking at Epcot. It's also conveniently located towards the main entrance/exit of Epcot so is nice to pop in once you arrive or as you're getting ready to leave the park. Super quick and friendly service at the Starbucks. I got a tall lemonade and that was the perfect refreshment to have as we walked around the park!

French Bistro Burger
Joann V.

3.5 stars It is a pretty standard cafe that is connected to Starbucks. It's very convenient since it's close to the entry/exit. Serves classic American fare - burgers, pizza, salad. Nothing adventurous, just simple foods. For dinner, I got the French bistro burger w/ fries and my mom decided on a grilled chicken bao (w/ 2 sides) from the kids' menu. Bistro burger was good even though the patty was a little dry. The caramelized onions was the star of the dish. French fries were typical. Least favorite was grilled chicken bao. It did NOT look appetizing at all and mom reported the dryness of the chicken and the bao. The good: facility and tables was pretty clean because there were plenty of employees. Food is quick to come out. The bad: food is subpar at best. Sodas are $4!

January 2nd way to start the year. Karen
Karen G.

There's so many different food choices here Starbucks is in Maine and here then on the other side you have pizza and you have hotdog you have hamburgers and you have french fries and you have truffle frys and you have coffee and you have tea. Well you have Starbucks, so you know the basis of that is the different flavor of coffees and things like that. The pizza is an excellent choice. You got two slices for $11. You can't really beat that anywhere. The weather is beautiful here so there are a lot of people out from all over the world. We're just gonna take a stroll around and see what we're gonna see I'm not gonna get on any rides. The place is very very clean. The ambience is very nice and soothing and calm And the food. The pizza was good. No complaints.

Seating
James T.

Best way to describe Connections Cafe would be, busy, quick, air conditioned, and relaxing. Any day at a theme park can be stressful, but Connections Cafe is a great place to stop to eat, sit for a while to recover, charge your phone, and get some coffee as well. As with a growing number of quick service eateries, there is mobile ordering at this one, although if you prefer to order in person they always have plenty of lines open for that too. Sometimes the app will say it will be several minutes before the food is ready, but we've rarely had to wait long. Here there is plenty of seating, the air conditioning is fantastic on hot days, and there are quite a few areas to plug in to charge your phone or devices, in regular wall outlets, USB ports, and on a few of the high top tables there is wireless charging as well. Sometimes it can get quite loud and somewhat chaotic with families that are a little on the hangry side, but the cast members are always so patient, and quick to clean up messes, spills, or help with any questions you might have. For the poor souls addicted to Starbucks, you can get your fill in there as well, with even more seating on that side of the building.

Menu and line
Sara B.

Typical Starbucks. Huge indoor space, quick service. Loved the cafe. Drink was made good- not great. But I was happy Starbucks was offered within the park.

Water
Stephen M.

This place is super busy quite often apparently. My kids partner works for Disney and they offered to bring me to Epcot cuz they know it's my favorite and it was during the food and wine festival which I love. We passed through here when we first arrived because it's nice to get out of the heat sometimes. After we spent our day circling the world and tasting quite a few foods we came back through here to stop at the Starbucks location. Basically the cafe is on one side of the wall and Starbucks is on the other side with tons of seating all throughout. We each got a water and my kid got a small cream-based drink. The service was good and we received stuff quickly. We found a seat to relax before heading back out into the 100° heat and humidity. It was a very good day at Epcot all around and the cafe isn't a bad place with plenty of people working to serve their amenities and keep the place clean.

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The best hamburger we've had in a long time!!!!! Quick service! Great food selection! Highly recommend!

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Gideon's Bakehouse - Loved the packaging

Gideon's Bakehouse

4.2(1k reviews)
2.0 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
•$$

First Visit to Gideon's Bakehouse…read more My first time experiencing Gideon's Bakehouse was definitely more than just stopping by for a cookie--it felt like walking into a whole different world- for real!. From the moment I approached the entrance, the dark, gothic atmosphere, vintage artwork, old books, and unique decor immediately caught my attention. This is not a traditional sit-down bakery or café, so I went in knowing the experience is more about getting the famous cookies and taking in the atmosphere, appearance and taste of the infamous cookies. There can be a little bit of a wait outside, especially when it's busy, but honestly, I found the experience to be part of the fun. Inside, everything is incredibly detailed--from the creepy-but-cool portraits and antique-style displays to the shelves filled with Gideon's memorabilia. Even the signs and artwork have their own personality. It feels almost like stepping into a haunted library with a bakery hidden inside- move over Disney's Haunted House. Ok back to the real item, of course, there are the cookies. For my first visit, I'd say the wait and the hassle were worth experiencing at least once. Gideon's is definitely more than just a place to grab a cookie--it's an experience, and the atmosphere makes it memorable. I can definitely see why people make a stop at Gideon's part of their visit. So yes go ahead make it a family stop, kids will definitely love them too!

I am rounding down my experience rather than up. They can't print a receipt so I am frankly not…read moresure what either item cost, but the gross amount including tax was $19.17 for one cookie and one slice of cake. They did not include any plasticware or napkins, so I expect they think I was just going to inhale the food like Nintendo's Kirby monster and not need to wipe any chocolate residue off along the way. I would like to meet the complete idjit that designed this process of melty chocolate in Florida's summer heat to understand the complete contempt they had for their customers that waited 10+ minutes in line so much so that they can't include plasticware to eat cake with and a napkin to wipe off the melty chocolate. Must be the same guy that made the DMV how it is. The theming is cool inside, that is the best aspect of this place. The vibes are immaculate. This is a place a proper sickly Victorian-era child ghost could haunt. You just can't say that about many spots in Orlando. The banana bread cookie I was most excited about was doughy, overly salted to an extreme, and had way too many walnuts. The girl at the register warned me it had walnuts and we discussed how walnutty this thang was. They really should call this the walnut cookie. The walnut is basically the whole gat dang cookie, you can't taste banana nor bread. Calling it a banana bread cookie is just misleading. The thai banana cookie from Summer House around the corner in Springs is not all it is cracked up to be either, but that one certainly is not 99% walnut by weight like this one. The cookies and cream Oreo slice was far better, which was mildly concerning that a cookie shoppe traditionally known for their "viral" cookies had failed so bad at cookies it was actually their CAKE that was the thing worth writing home about my experience. It is such a viral spot everyone is coming here for the experience to see a spot that a proper sickly Victorian-era child ghost could haunt. But smart customers get the cake, not the cookies. When you get the cake slice, verify that you have plastic cutlery and napkin before leaving the store, otherwise you are going to need to Kirby-inhale it. I think that is Nintendo, so that is Universal IP not Disney, but you get the picture. Who is the Kirby of Disney? Drax with his cake-toast?

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Gideon's Bakehouse - Menu handed out in line

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Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

4.1(472 reviews)
1.7 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

When I wanted to check out this place, the person with me said look at the font and colors - it's…read moreDunkin' Donuts. Going inside, this isn't Dunkin'. They have everything on display behind the counter, so unlike Voodoo you can't really figure out what you want until you are ordering. Talk about donut pressure! Great service, nice take-out boxes, great donuts! If you are a Voodoo fan, I would rate this place as just different. Not better or worse when it comes to the donuts themselves. Obviously a league apart in the store presentation, but you don't take that home.

We stopped in to grab a donut while at Disney Springs and if we could have agreed on a flavor, we…read morewould 100% have shared it. These donuts are HUGE!!!! I got the peanut butter explosion and while I love me some chocolate and peanut butter, there was just waaaay too much going on there. I actually enjoy being able to taste the flavor of the donut itself but found it was so overpowered by the toppings it was hard to taste it. The hubs got the maple double bacon (not pictured) and he had to scrape all of the bacon as it was so smokey tasting it was off putting. Once he got the bacon off, he said that the maple glaze and donut were decent enough but that he probably wouldn't get it again. Service was okay for it being located at Disney Springs and the shop itself was clean.

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Joffrey's Coffee & Tea - Cold Brew

Joffrey's Coffee & Tea

4.3(78 reviews)
1.9 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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Got a fruit smoothie and it was super tasty in the heat. Service was quick and efficient. The mango…read moreone was my favorite. Little stand in the corner of Disney springs

Stopped by Joffrey's at Disney Springs and picked up the Disney Villains "Have a Bite Brew" ground…read morecoffee for around $16.99 USD. They had a lot of different themed blends with really nice packaging, and honestly I wanted to buy more, but it's hard to justify grabbing multiple bags at that price when you don't know if you'll actually like them. One thing I noticed was that the coffee was only available pre-ground in store, with no whole bean option. I asked one of the employees and they confirmed that whole bean coffee is only available online. I brewed this in a French press. The bag mentions notes of apple, caramel, and cinnamon. I could definitely smell it while drinking the coffee, especially the apple and cinnamon, but I didn't really taste them all that much in the actual coffee. However, it was very easy to drink. This was much lighter than the coffees I normally drink, with almost no bitterness. Nothing fancy, just a smooth cup of coffee that was enjoyable to drink black. One thing I wish Joffrey's offered was a way to try the coffees before committing to a bag. With so many different blends, it would be nice if they had sample jars of the grounds to smell, small tasting samples, or even brewed versions of the specialty blends available to order. Instead, they only had a limited selection of roasts and teas available for take out. A lot of the bags sound interesting, but you're mostly buying based on the description and hoping for the best. Overall, I enjoyed this one and would consider picking up another bag on a future Disney trip. The next blends I'd be interested in trying are Snow White's Just One Bite, Daisy Duck Lavender, and Tiana's Bayou Beignet.

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Java - Bagel

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4.3(14 reviews)
0.9 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

The prices were so steep, but I suppose that is really just the overall vibe at Disney. I purchased…read morea single slice of carrot cake and it was $13. I would say the slice could feed 2-3 people and I ate it in portions. The taste was rich and delicious. I also purchased the chicken cordon blue sandwich and I enjoyed that. I asked them to toast it for me and they did! Everyone working here was so kind and helpful. The convenience of this store (being located directly in the hotel) makes it so that I would definitely stop by again if I was staying here, however I think that the pricing is a bit predatory.

Located inside the Disney Swan Resort so it's very convenient if you're staying at the hotel…read more Prices will reflect that convenience. I went in between the breakfast & lunch rush and was the only customer at the time. They had 3-4 people working (or just standing around chatting) The cashier that rang me up was not friendly, I asked her why the prices of the matcha latte was the same for the small or large size? Mumbled something to me that I couldn't understand and looked bothered I was even asking a question, even tho the shop was dead empty. My drink ... was meh and overpriced. Even tho I stayed at the resort a week, I didn't bother to return here. Walked off campus to find better options, get fresh air, and not have terrible customer service.

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Java - Bagel and grilled cheese

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The Cookie Bar at Summer House - Inside line went fast

The Cookie Bar at Summer House

4.5(64 reviews)
1.8 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

Such a fun stop for a sweet treat! The Cookie Bar itself is small and can get busy, but don't let…read morethe line discourage you since it moves surprisingly quickly. The cookies are big, soft, moist, and seriously decadent. I also love that they rotate the flavors, so there's always something new and tempting to try. There's a really nice outdoor patio area too, which makes it a great spot to sit, relax, and enjoy your cookie. Definitely worth a stop for cookie enthusiasts!

Might be the best cookie I ever had. It cost $5.50 and was served in a small paper bag. It tasted…read moreexactly like what a s'mores cookie should taste like: chocolatey, not too sweet, with gooey marshmallow. I liked it a lot and considered getting a few more. But the cashier said they only last about 3 days and I wasn't going home until 4 days later. I probably could have froze them. Oh well, it gives me an excuse to return! The Cookie Bar at summer house serves as a nice AC'd respite if you are trying to evade the summer heat and humidity. They have a few tables inside and you can also get a nice beverage in addition to the cookies. The cookie bar is impressive in and of itself. There are cookies stacked on cookies displaying like 20 different kinds. I was tempted to get the Thai banana one and the seasonal cherry pie one, but alas, I got the smores. I also got a peach lemonade and it was great!! Very refreshing! I highly recommend this place even if you prefer crispy cookies. They have a good crunch while still being chewy.

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The Cookie Bar at Summer House - St Patty's day birthday cake cookie!

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Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie

Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie

4.2(553 reviews)
0.5 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
•$$

Our first day at EPCOT as we wandered through France, the line for this quick service restaurant…read morewas literally out the door. There had to have been a couple hundred people in line. I was not about to do that but on our second trip to EPCOT the line was considerably shorter (barely outside the stanchions) so we picked up dinner here. It's delicious. The turkey BLT I ordered was excellent. We also got a few desserts, though they aren't listed on the menu so I can't remember what it was. There was one with maybe some kind of cream and strawberries, and that was our favorite. My friend got the croissant that went viral; it is huge, about a foot long at least and half dipped in chocolate. Service was quick and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if the line isn't out the door, since it moves fairly quickly.

After experiencing a few attractions at Epcot, we came across the French restaurant. We observed…read morethe variety of pastries and sandwiches that are offered at the restaurant. After waiting in line for five to ten minutes, it was our turn to order. We discussed the available options with the server and decided on the Macaron Trio, Apple n Brie, and Framboise. Our food arrived quickly, within five minutes. It was delicious and satisfying, providing us with the energy we needed to continue exploring the park's other attractions. It was a great place to stop, especially with its variety of sweet treat options.

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