We actually frequent this place a lot. When you need a caffeine boost, but just can't handle Joffrey's subpar specialty coffees, you just gotta come back home to what's familiar. I'd say 5% of the PSL's I've had in my life have come from this Connections Cafe with the Starbucks inside. I have no regrets. Ambiance is nice. It's air conditioned, and there is more than enough seating for you to do a couple of laps and wait for a table to open up. They also have stadium style benches that you can just lounge on and sip on your frappuccino while you cool off from the blistering Florida sun. Service is good. The line is always two dozen people long at least, but they file through them as efficiently as possible. I don't wanna get anyone into trouble, but if you have a favorite holiday-themed treat, but that holiday has passed, and you don't see if in the cabinet anymore, just ask the employees if there are anymore in the back. It may be worth your wild. Overall, good spot. No complaints. read more

Pros: Location can't be beat. Right in the heart of Epcot. Very air conditioned, thank goodness. Service is good. These guys service a literal ton of people very efficiently. I usually come here for the Starbucks within, so that's always nice. Very familiar. Cons: No real cons. Just corporate chains inside of corporate chains. The usual. Lol. But we are a captive audience inside of Epcot. Tips: Don't tell them I told you, but if it's just after the holiday season, and you don't see any cranberry bliss bars in the cabinet, just ask if they have any left. Trust me. read more

The valid criticisms of a cold, impersonal redesign notwithstanding, Connections Café at EPCOT is a solid little spot that doesn't get nearly enough love. Located near the front of the park, it's perfect for grabbing a quick bite, coffee, or snack without diving into a full table service meal. The vibe is modern, clean, and relaxed with bright, open spaces and plenty of seating. This also means it is completely sterile, which is a bummer, but Disney fans know you sometimes have to take the good with the bad. The menu is simple, with the standard theme park fare. They have chicken nuggets and pizza and the like, with a few elevated options that sound better than they actually are. I wouldn't recommend eating here, but it's my go-to place to sit and relax over a cold soda while my hubby rides the nearby Guardians coaster. I like to sit by the large picture windows and watch the activity outside. As of now, they offer free fountain drink refills but people seem to abuse this by filling personal cups (don't do that, people)! It's become such a problem that Connections Cafe now often staffs a cast member or two to police the drink stations to make sure nobody gets freebies. How sad. They do Mobile Ordering at this location, so use that if you want an (almost) stress-free experience. Other positive: there's a large restroom inside, it's a great place to escape the rain, and it's indoors and air conditioned so you can escape the hot midday sun and humidity. read more

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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! read more

Connections Cafe - Tall lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Connections Cafe is the main eatery in the front end of Epcot, having come about during the overhaul of Future World into different neighborhoods. This is also the location of the park's Starbucks - having been relocated after Fountain View Cafe was demolished. Since I needed some plural peps before making my way through the park, it only made sense for me to stop here, so off I went. It's important to say that I didn't try any of the food here, though from what I saw it looked like standard Disney counter service fare. The space is large - there's a good amount of seating and the high ceilings keep it very open and staying in-line with the Epcot aesthetic. The Starbucks area was busy when I arrived but the line moved swiftly. I'm a simple person when it comes to the Bux - I got myself a venti iced coffee with coconut milk. My order was ready quickly and I was on my way. Overall, a solid experience at Connections Cafe; there was nothing too outstanding in my opinion and I'm really not interested in returning for food - there are way more interesting eateries in Epcot. However, there's not much selection in this area of the park, so for that I'm glad Connections Cafe is here. read more

Every time we visit Epcot, my family and I usually stop inside the Connections Café. There are so many tables inside the Connections Café and it is air conditioned! It's one of the larger restaurant dining areas inside Epcot. Connections Café is located in World Celebration at Epcot. This is a quick service dining location. It usually opens as soon as the theme park opens. Connection Café also offers Starbucks coffee! Make sure to check the menu often. There are a lot of seasonal offerings here. Not only does Connection Café offer Starbucks items, but there are breakfast sandwiches like the following Ham & Swiss Croissant Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich Double Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, & Egg Sandwich As well as other goodies like pastries! Sugar Cookie Chocolate Chip Cookie Liege Waffle Different assorted pastries During special events like the Food & Wine, or the Art festival, typically Connections Café will have a special Liege Waffle! One time when we ate at the Connections Café, it had the Orange Bird Liege Waffle during the Flower and Garden Festival! The waffle had orange icing and sugar flakes! This is one of our go to places in Epcot if we're looking for a quick bite to eat! It can get busy inside, but there is always plenty of seating! read more

This is actually a Starbucks that does not take passholder discounts even though it's in Epcot. We ordered coffee drinks and standard Starbucks breakfast sandwiches. They were the same microwavable type things you get at the airport. Nothing special. No mobile ordering. read more

2.5/5 I mean, this place provided a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Disney World, and a nice shelter from the rain that fell during the middle of the day of my day at Disney. Unfortunately, if we're talking strictly about food here, it's not good. Their pepperoni pizza was not terrible, but their chicken strips were small and depressing, the coleslaw lacked any dressing, and the burgers they have were dry. I guess for the price it's fine...? But seriously make reservations for other restaurants, there are so many to choose from inside Disney. read more

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. read more

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I'm not a coffee person, but every time I must stop in and get a refresher or a hot chocolate! Most recent visit I grabbed a seasonal hot chocolate that was a peppermint candy cane hot chocolate and was possibly the best drink I've had there. Amazing. Friendly service and great cast members, read more

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. read more

Connections Cafe - Seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I thought this was very ok. It's great if you want something quick and simple and air-conditioned. The layered cake was a bit bland and dry and the liege waffle was *not* a real liege waffle in my opinion. It was too dense and dry and the crunchy pearled sugar was not there. It's a good spot to recharge if you need it, clean bathrooms, lots of seating. If it's raining this is perfect. But there's *so* much better available at Epcot. read more

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! read more

Connections Cafe - French Bistro Burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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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. read more

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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. read more

Connections Cafe - Water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First time back to the remodeled dining space. Love the open, grand windows. Please try the General Tso Chicken Salad, it was so good! Asking for dressing on the side was such a good call to get crispy chicken tenders. This will be a go-to meal for me whenever I visit Epcot again. Lots of seating that gets full easily. When you're able to grab a seat, this dining space will be a good spot to rest. read more

Connections Cafe - General Tso Chicken Salad with dressing on the side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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

I found the cronut and oh my gosh it is delicious! I loved it. So fluffy and just the right amount of cinnamon. It's a great after park snack as you are exiting from a long day. This place has lots of seating for a coffee/snack break. You can watch the care put into making tree cake but honestly it is dry and not the flavor for me so stick to the cronuts! read more

Stopped in last week here to grab lunch on the way into Epcot. This is a fairly new cafe just redone and attached to a Starbucks and bakery. The place is actually really large inside and offers standards quick service meals like sandwiches and salads. The selections are what you would expect and pricing since its Disney is about $55 for a family of 4. The food is ok, nothing spectacular, but its served actually on plates which is pretty good, not like other places in the parks served on cardboard. The salad was ok, General Tsos Chicken, some black/brown lettuce like other salads in the parks. Overall the place was ok to stop into, not sure I would recommend it highly though. They do offer a waffle dessert that was pretty good. read more

I wish I could give no star at all to this place. First, the lines are ridiculously long, then food and coffee taste terribly, then they sell reusable cups that I can't use at their location. They should have signs warning people that our $30 Starbucks reusable cups are not accepted at this location, so the 45 minutes in line wouldn't be such a waste of my time. Epcot and Starbucks are a disappointment overall. read more

Always looks like a long line but if they have two lines going it goes relatively fast

Mainly sell Starbucks beverages n pastries at this Epcot location. Need more cashiers. Bunch of employees stood around to talk. We Stood 35 min in line to order just a drink and there are about 14 people ahead. The drink preparers prepared the drinks fast though. read more