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    Illumination’s Minion Cafe

    3.5 (113 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    El Macho Nacho Hat
    Raegina S.

    Food is basic, but overpriced (I mean, it's in a theme park). You order on the app, scan the qr code on your table, and they bring the food out. The drink is super sweet, and the macho nacho did not come out like the image online (it's just a regular bowl of chips and guac).

    Danielle C.

    We went here for lunch and the food looked much better in the menu. A lot of their bowls and utensils were really dirty too. Even after asking for another one, the replacement we got was dirty. My dad got the Otto's Noodle Bowl and he was disappointed that the noodle shape didn't match the picture! I got the Agnes' Honeymoon Soup and felt like the soup was presented very messily - a lot of the soup was on the side of the bowl. The soup flavor was ok. The grilled cheese sandwich was a bit on the oily side and a bit limp, not crispy. I think I forgot to take a picture of my dish though. My sister got the chips and the amount of guac they give you is quite small. The Minion Swiss Roll was cute and I liked the banana with a chocolate shell. I thought this one tasted pretty good and the presentation is so funny.

    Kim N.

    We absolutely love coming back to Minion Café when visiting universal . It's self seeding , self order through table QR code , and overall a fun, family-friendly dining spot . We came here 2 days in a row , great break from rides especially with kids. The theming is bright, playful, and full of Minion details that keep little ones entertained. The food is still better than expected for theme park dining. The udon noodles and half a rotisserie chicken 5/5 were surprisingly good...flavorful, filling, and not overly greasy tender and well-seasoned, a solid option if you want something lighter but still satisfying. We also tried the meatball calzone 5/5 which was hearty, cheesy, and perfect for sharing. There's an equal amount of cheese meatball and sauce filling ratio vs bread . Hands down one of the best calzones I've tried at any establishment...With Universal epic having the other best pizza spot. The kids' meals were a hit , my daughter had grilled cheese and spaghetti with meatballs with minion tater tots . good portions, simple options kids actually eat, and nicely presented with the fun Minion theme. Prices are typical for Universal, but reasonable considering the portion sizes, food quality, and immersive atmosphere. Tip* sign up for a free universal Visa card before your visit for 10% of any food and theme park purchases.

    Pork sandwich + meatball mountain
    Hanning X.

    This review gets a 5 just for Uncle Dru's pork sandwich. Honestly one of the best bites I've had throughout the parks. The flavor was great and the porchetta was cooked just right. We also got the meatball mountain which, if you love cheese, would probably make it a standout dish, but otherwise I thought it was just okay. Ordering was easy with the app, you just need a table. Anyway, would recommend the pork belly sandwich if you are trying to figure out what to order at universal.

    This is my daughter's meatball pizza, which she didn't eat. I had already tossed mine.
    Diane O.

    Just went here today for the first time, after the holiday parade. My grandson loves the minions, so why not? I'll tell you why not! When every other restaurant, cafe and take away place had lines - this place was DEAD. Not to be deterred, we followed their ridiculous procedures and ordered food. There were four of us and each dish was worse than the last. Most of it went in the trash. I'm my case the meatball pizza was hard as a rock and the cheese inside looked brown. It all tasted awful. My grandson ordered a PBJ sandwich but said it tasted weird because it was warm. He didn't care for the tots at all. Overall, the idea is good, but the menu and the procedures are awful. As you can see in the pictures, the place is practically empty immediately after the parade when the place is flooded with people. If you can't even please the kids who want to go there, you are losing. Awful.

    Mel's Meatball mountain
    Tara T.

    I love going to the Minion Cafe when I am at Universal!! I love the inside and the theming of this restaurant! It's usually fairly loud because it's filled with lots of families but it doesn't take away from the experience. Since this is a quick serve, they just bring the food to your table when it's ready, but all of the team members are always very friendly. My favorite thing to get to eat here are the minion tots and Mel's meatball mountain. Both are so good and always my go tos!

    Cole L.

    Did someone say banana? The Illumination Minions Cafe is a brightly colored, heavily themed, and exciting environment for all ages. This dining establishment only offers mobile ordering, which can result in a longer wait for your food due to the high traffic the restaurant experiences. If you're trying to make the most of your day, I recommend skipping the Minions Cafe. The food is thematically well-designed to fit the Minion franchise, showcasing incredible attention to detail. I enjoyed most of the dishes, with my favorites being the Mel Meatball Mountain and Otto's Pet Rock. However, the biggest disappointment was the Odon Soup; I believe using ramen noodles would have improved the noodle-to-broth ratio, as it wasn't as filling or flavorful as the other dishes. The Steak Cheddar Melt was good for what it was, but I've had better, and I suspect the cheese sauce may have upset my stomach. If you are a big fan of the Minion franchise, have kids, and don't mind waiting for a short while in an air-conditioned setting, I wouldn't skip this cafe!

    Mel's Meatball Mountains and Minion Tots! YUM!
    Kate M.

    This is our favorite quick service restaurant at Universal Studios! My favorite thing to get is Mel's Meatball Mountain, which is a wood oven baked stuffed pizza with meatballs, basil, fresh mozzarella and marinara. It is so delicious! The theming is also so fun and they have a few different rooms that you can pick to sit in to eat. We love to sit in the Minion break room!

    Bebida
    Andrea P.

    La peor comida Que he provado en toda mi vida lo único bueno es la Coca-Cola y las ordenas incompletas 150$ botados à la basura

    Pet rock desert
    Roberta K.

    I am shocked at how much we enjoyed eating here. Reviews I have heard were mixed. We enjoyed it so much we ate their twice the week we where at Universal! Love that you sit at a table place your order o lien and then it gets delivered. Wait time for food wasn't bad and everything came out at the perfect temp and tastes great. Of course the space is adorable! The standouts for us were the ropa veja, minion tots, chicken with udon and the salad. For the kids they love the spaghetti and the pbj! They didn't care for the grilled cheese because of the pimento cheese. The pet rock desert is delightful as well

    Fake vending machine with funny minions jokes
    Sara L.

    This is my favorite restaurant at Universal! I love how it's not your standard theme park fare. I also really like how you order from the QR code and then a server brings your food. It simplifies the process, but there are always plenty of staff nearby if you need help ordering. We did need a little help due to allergies, and the staff were awesome! My favorite things on the menu were the crispy cauliflower, meatball mountain, and Otto's pet rock. I could eat just a couple of those peanut butter & jelly "rocks" for lunch and be happy! The decorations are so cute too. So many hidden jokes and things all over the restaurant. I loved this place! If you have picky eaters, there is spaghetti or Mac n cheese for kids, but some of the other choices are a bit different and kids may not like as much, such as the grilled cheese used pimento cheese. This is a fun place!!!

    AGNES'S Honeymoon Soup
    Wendy B.

    This place is hella cute, also have Minion foosball table, themed locker, themed vending machine. Truly adorable! Agnes's Honeymoon Soup caught my eye as quite a unique theme park dish that is a twise on the classic (grilled cheese w/ tomato soup) but different. The grilled cheese is Waffle!! The Soup is green tomato soup, with basil oil, crispy pork, and a tomato jamb in gummy bear shape. They truly had fun creating this dish and I truly enjoyed and appreciated it!

    Billy J.

    This is always a fun cafe to chill at. The food is good and quick. And it's always the coldest inside here. Maybe don't tell others that so it's not busy. Everyone is so nice and always helpful. I will always take a moment to chill in here any chance I get!

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