Took my kids to universal and wanted to try out the new dining area inside of Mario world! Reservation recommended! The restaurant itself is huge! So many seatings and it's beautiful! So whimsical I love it! The food itself was good surprisingly! We had the tomato soup in a cute mushroom bowl that we can keep! So cute.. the soup was a bit on the sour tomato side. I just ate it with the broccoli on the kids burger plate lol. My son had the toad's special chicken plate.. the chicken was a small thigh piece with some roasted potatoes with cheese and tomato slices cooked in a mushroom sauce of some sort. It was tasty! We also had the fettuccine plate which was not bad at all! We did order 1 dresser to try.. the bean pile cake .. that wasn't that good. I'll pass on that next time. Overall it was a cute experience and love that the cute mushroom bowl was a keepsake read more

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Really disappointed with our experience at Toadstool Cafe in Nintendo World. We had an 8:15 PM reservation and were actually let in around 8, which was nice, but everything after that moved incredibly slowly. The restaurant was nowhere near full, yet the entire process of waiting in line to order, getting seated, and finally receiving our food took around an hour, if not longer. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo without chicken. The pasta was cooked pretty poorly--some noodles were overcooked while others were still chewy--and the dish arrived barely warm. My friend ordered the exact same thing, also without chicken, and his alfredo sauce was somehow watery and his pasta was overcooked. The biggest issue, though, was that both of our "no chicken" pastas had pieces of chicken in them. Thankfully, the manager did issue a refund, but it was still pretty upsetting, especially since dietary restrictions and food modifications should be taken seriously. Another person in our group ordered the pesto burger and found it pretty bland and forgettable. To top it all off, several menu items were already sold out by the time we ordered. Considering this restaurant has been open for over three years, it's surprising that they're still struggling to meet demand and manage inventory. The theming and atmosphere are adorable, but unfortunately the food quality, long wait times, and kitchen mistakes really overshadowed the experience. read more

This could have been a much better experience if it weren't for the wait. We made reservations and were glad we arrived earlier than our reservation time because the restaurant was already getting packed. After ordering, we got in line to be seated. I wish they had made it clearer that there was only one seating line. While we were waiting, the host kept seating families from the left side first. After several groups were taken ahead of us, we were finally told that it was actually one line, which was frustrating. Once seated, the wait for our food was ridiculous, about 40 minutes. I even noticed a family seated in front of us receive their food well before we did, so it felt like we waited longer than most. That said, I don't have very high expectations for amusement park food, which is probably why my rating is still relatively positive. Everything we ordered was edible, nicely presented, and tasted pretty much how you'd expect it to. Nothing was outstanding, but nothing was disappointing either. My favorite item was the mushroom soup. I also felt the food was fairly priced. Most menu items ranged from about $9.99 to $19.99, which wasn't unreasonable compared to the prices of other food and souvenirs throughout the park. In fact, it was much better than most of the food stand options available. The restaurant itself was charming and well-themed. It might have been even more enjoyable if there had been some sort of entertainment, but I understand that may not have been practical given how crowded it became throughout the day. Would I come back? Yes... but only if there isn't a long wait. read more

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We got there around 8:30AM and it was not busy at all. I can't have dairy, so the vegan tomato soup was great. It even came with a bowl to take home. They also provided a box to keep it in. My husband had the Luigi chicken burger and it was good as well! Every now and then, the lights dim and something happens with lots of thunder. It's a full-on toad experience! read more

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If you think you're bad at cooking, I swear that you'll make better food than what they make at Toadstool Cafe. Literally, buy a box of dollar pasta, the cheapest tomato or alfredo sauce, and it'll taste better and cost you only a couple of bucks. Blech. The theming is fantastic, though - it does feel like you're in Toad's restaurant, complete with windows showing Toad's kitchen and an imaginary outside. The interior lighting and effects change to the virtual weather, as well. When they first opened, and on busy days, reservations sell out. I visited during a special event (which I regret wasting the stomach space and time here for), and not many people were there. Despite the lack of crowd, it took a long time for our food to come, and our food was cold for some reason. They also forgot one of our drinks, which took a while to remedy (they had the gall to suggest we wait another half an hour for it). - Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots Cold, soft, bite-sized bread that was mildly flavored with powdered parmesan. It was quite bland. The saving grace was the warm marinara. - Mario Burger It's a generic burger with bacon, mushroom, and cheese. It comes with truffle french fries, which seemed to just be generic soggy fries. You can keep the souvenir plastic mario hat pick. The moustache food coloring is kind of sus. - Fire Flower Spaghetti & Meatballs Slightly spicy from the chili flakes in the tomato sauce I assume. Overall dry, not fresh, bland, and pretty sad. It made me miss my college dorm food days. I made pasta so much better when I was a broke college student. The fire flower drawing part tasted like some raw, unbaked cracker dough. The parmesan shavings didn't even taste like anything and did not melt. - Yoshi's Smoothie (apple melon) This was an overly sweet and artificial slushy with sweet whipped cream and the same artificial apple melon syrup on top. I knew it had some level of unnatural ingredients due to the color, but it just tasted like 100% processed ingredients and sugar. At least the mint was real and cup was cute. Do the other menu items look adorable, yes, but overall the food just made my mouth and stomach very sad. The theming doesn't really make up for the bad food, and I don't know what the people rating this well are tasting, but it's definitely nonsense. I don't think we necessarily ordered the best items on the menu, but I don't think the other offerings would be too game-changing. read more

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Toadstool Cafe was one of the highlights of our visit to Super Nintendo World. The theming is incredible from the moment you walk up to the giant mushroom entrance. Inside, the restaurant is much larger than I expected based on photos and videos. The dining rooms are spacious, and on a weekday reservations were easy to get and honestly didn't seem necessary. What impressed me most was that the food was more than just a gimmick. Everything looked great and tasted surprisingly good for a theme park restaurant. The standout was Bowsers 1lb meatball Challenge. Just as the name suggests, it's really centered around a giant one-pound meatball served on a Bowser-themed plat, but I believe this might be a seasonal menu item. The meatball was tender, flavorful, and had a spicy kick. It came with a rich tomato sauce, flaky pastry, and a side of sriracha-based hot sauce that let you heat up the dish even more. It was a fun presentation and easily the most memorable dish we ordered. For the kids, we ordered the Power-Up Burger Kids Meal, which came with a cheeseburger, fries, broccoli, corn, and a Question Block souvenir box. The Mario pick on top made it a hit. The Super Mushroom Soup was creamy and flavorful, topped with adorable mushroom crackers. It also came in a collectible Toad bowl that doubles as a souvenir, making it one of the better values on the menu if you're looking for something to take home. We also tried the Pesto Grilled Chicken Pasta, which was rich, creamy, and packed with chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms. The yoshi-themed garnish was a nice touch. For drinks, the Super Star Lemon Squash was fun, filled with fruit pieces and popping boba, but I'd skip this item. Dessert was the Mt. Beanpole Cake. It tasted good and looked great with the Super Star decoration and Mario flag, but it was much smaller than I expected. After watching several YouTube reviews beforehand, I thought it would be larger. Service was efficient despite the crowds, and the attention to detail throughout the restaurant was impressive. Between the immersive atmosphere, creative presentation, and solid food quality, Toadstool Cafe exceeded my expectations. If you're a Mario fan, it's absolutely worth visiting. Even if you're not, it's one of the better theme park dining experiences I've had. read more

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waaa-hooo, letsa go! If you visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios, you have to eat at Toadstool Cafe~ It feels like you've stepped right inside the Super Mario video game. The decor is incredibly immersive, from the mushroom-shaped booths to the digital windows that show a thunderstorm happening outside every few minutes. You can also see mushroom toad people in chefs outfits cooking your food :) The menu has a massive variety with something for everyone. They have pasta, desserts, sandwiches, burgers....We tried the Mario Burger, the Luigi Chicken Sandwich, garlic knots, & fries. Unlike a lot of theme park food, everything was super flavorful, well-seasoned, and great quality for fast-casual dining~~ Plus, at around $20 per item, it's an absolute bargain compared to most places nowadays. The restaurant is clean, the service is helpful, and the atmosphere is wonderful. Highly recommend~~~ read more

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You are 100 PERCENT going here for the aesthetics, decor, and the dining experience. Unfortunately, like most of the other food that I've tried at Universal, the quality is pretty mid and standard all the way through. Definitely make a reservation to ensure that you can speedily go in and order, grab, a seat and get your food ready ASAP so that you can enjoy the rest of your time at the theme park. You can do this through the Universal Studios app and it's pretty straightforward. There's a grace period, as with most reservations, and unlike Disney, they don't charge your card if you're a no show (at least I don't think they do). My group went during Fan Fest nights and the reservation made a faster check in than what I think usually goes on (there was a line and the restaurant was packed, but we were able to get a seat and our food in decent timing). I let the staff know that I had a reservation, was promptly instructed to go to the cashier to order, worker was super patient and friendly, got in our order, was given a buzzer, then checked in with the front of house staff to be seated at a table, food came out first and then one of our drinks that took a bit longer. Pretty seamless and they're great at accommodating their guests and making sure things run smoothly. Hands down, breathtaking experience and amazing attention to decor the entire visit. There's Chef Toad cooking in the queue, the back drop area of the cashiers was cool, and the dining room area is incredibly impressive. Each wall has panel screens showing what's going on in Mushroom Kingdom from the Toads having fun and hanging out and when the big bad swoops in and causes havoc (which I think is synced to the other screens throughout since they don't show the same scene for each one). For our visit, we got the: 1) Super Star Lemon Squash: -This is a standard honey lemon soda with mango stars and tropical boba. 2) Yoshi's Blueberry Ube Smoothie: -This is a Fan Fest limited menu item and not really a flavor I'd go for but I figure I would since it's the most unique (though thinking of it, I really should have done apple melon, but somehow it didn't click). -Very cute, comes with whipped cream on top and some flavored drizzle, a sprig of mint and it's in a Yoshi cup. -Extremely BIZARRE taste. Not sure why but it tasted like coconut (probably the ube) banana with specifically grape Nerds. Maybe it's just my taste buds. It wasn't bad, and someone at our table said it was good (another said it was gross because it was too sweet), but it's not something I would like normally so I was powering through it. 4) Super Mushroom Soup -Comes with the classic toadstool red mushroom plastic bowl and lid. They even give you a power up block to store it in and the characters you meet also use it as a point of interaction. Very cute. -I like that the soup came in it's own little aluminum container so it doesn't sauce up and stain the bowl. Very nice! -Soup has some mushroom crackers on top, resembling the red toadstool mushroom. Very cute. Decent creamy mushroom soup. Not the biggest serving but hits the spot on a chilly night. 5) Bowser's Fireball Challenge: -Heard good things about this from someone who went to the Orlando park. You can also pay an extra $10 to keep the souvenir bowl. Since it was sauced up, we asked staff and we got a completely new one in a box and in a Super Nintendo World bag. Quality customer service and glad we didn't have to wash it out. -It's a huge meatball with mozzarella cheese and mushroom marinara sauce. Bowser puff pastry on top, brings together the look and adds a bit of carbs. Definitely mix in the hot sauce and marinara together. -Simple dish, but easy to eat and the sauce went great with the fries from the Mario burger another friend ordered. And since my boyfriend was dying from the long day and the longer night ahead, he got himself a hot coffee. Standard hot black coffee but it came in a cute cup. Not the finest dining out there, but the experience alone is worth it. This is what themed dining should be like. As a consistent Disney goer, I feel like Disney tries, but it still always feels like I'm still in a theme park (even in Galaxy's Edge), so it's either the IP or the actual attention to detail and stage set that truly blew me away here. I'd come back for sure. read more

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Pretty rad spot! Honestly was impressed with the food for the price! Was half expecting Disney prices plus but it wasn't bad at all! The whole vibe of the cafe is super dope. Service was okay. Only thing that was a major bummer was making the reservation and then waiting an additional 40mins to order and sit. read more

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Don't bother. With a reservation you're waiting an additional hour to get to order then another 45 minutes to get your food. Overhyped garbage. Non refillable drinks, water cups the size of shot glasses. Get real. read more

Toadstool Cafe is in Universal Studios and has a surprising amount of mushrooms but that should have been obvious by the name! They are very accommodating with modifiers when you order. Orders are taken when you arrive at the front counter, you pay and then someone seats your party. I was with a huge group. Made a reservation. They won't let you come early so don't try. The area it is in is very far from the park entrance so keep that in mind when planning. I ordered the short rib and it was awesome. Everyone loved their meals - even the picky ones. The specialty boba drink was great and unique. Very sweet and yummy. Would come here again in a heartbeat. For theme park food it is bomb! Like rainforest cafe they play a little clip on the "windows" of the restaurant every 15 minutes with thunder and stuff. The video is of Bowser invading and all the little toadstool dudes get scared and run away. It's very cute. The rest of the time the windows play toads just walking around being happy. read more

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I actually really love this place! It's really cute! My boyfriend got the Mario Burger which came with some fries. The burger had mushrooms (which he gave to me (: since he's not a big mushroom person) and bacon. He liked it and thought it was a decent burger. Mine was the Mario Mini Burger Adventure set which I thought was MUCH better and absolutely worth it! It was $14.99 and the burger looked the same size as his, just didn't have the bacon and mushroom. I also got fries (no ketchup though ): )along with broccoli and corn! He was jelly of my corn :3 Inside the the ? box was a chocolate cookie coin too! Mine was totally better. I also got the lemon squash which was a nice drink. It was sweet and fizzy with a lot of jellies and popping boba in it. Kinda pricey at $9.99. For dessert, I got the ? block tiramisu. My boyfriend liked the cookies that made up the box and I liked the actual tiramisu. Not too bad for $10 I guess. Absolutely make the reservation if you go to Universal! read more

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Had a reservation for dinner. Was a bit diasappointed. Their menu is already pretty small and everything I wanted was sold out! Ended up just getting a burger which ended up being pretty decent. The spaghetti and meatballs were pretty good. As was the mushroom soup. Everything waa decent but def not mind blowing especially for the prices. The drink qas good though! The decor and ambience were great. The food was nicely themed. Overall I'd say try it once for the experience if you don't mind the price tag, but def fo earlier for lunch if you dont want lots of sold out items. read more

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Our little ones love this place! Make sure to make reservations via the Universal Studios Hollywood app. You'll be glad you did as this restaurant gets full quickly, especially the lunch time slots. You can book approximately two months out too! Menus available here: https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/dining/toadstool-cafe/menu.html Once your reservation time hits, go to the entrance and show your reservation to the staff member. I've tried to go in a couple minutes earlier than the time reserved and have always been told to wait until the exact time. When inside, you will wait in a line and the staff inside will direct you to another line inside with numbers on the floor. Lines upon lines here! Once at the registers, place your order and any drinks you ordered will be handed to you along with a numbered buzzer. Don't forget to ask for cups of water if you'd like some as they don't have any stations inside to get any. You will take everything to another line in which they will ask how many people are in your party and when a table is available, they will seat you. Staff will place your buzzer on the table and you'll wait patiently until your food order arrives. Utensils, napkins and condiments are available at stations throughout the restaurant. Grab them while you wait for your food. This trip, the kids ordered the Mario Mini Burger Adventure Set. It's a great deal and they both could barely finish it. The kids meal comes with a cheeseburger, fries, corn on the cob, broccoli and a coin cookie for dessert. You also get to keep the figure of Mario and the flag. I ordered the Bowser's Fireball Challenge which comes with a pound of meatball topped with mozzarella cheese, mushroom marinara sauce, and a Bowser puff pastry with hot sauce on the side. I usually order the Chef Toad Short Rib Special (in my opinion the best entree here) but wanted something spicy to have with my beer. Don't forget to grab an adult beverage at Isla Nu-Bar (by the Jurassic World ride) to bring in as this restaurant does not serve alcohol. Food is just ok and bland for the most part. You pretty much will eat here for the experience of being immersed in the Mushroom Kingdom. Definitely a great experience for a fan and the kids. So fun! Staff is always so friendly when we go. read more

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Excited I was coming to universal studios after maybe 6 months. The your ride has changed and same with super Mario world. You'd think Mario is the GOAT and gets all his stars, yet he loses stars for yet another memorable experience in not such a good way. Perhaps the food itself would compensate for the experience. I ordered a $20 salad. My friend ordered a four piece marinara and bread appetizer that resembled small mushrooms. The sauce and mushrooms come together. He also ordered a fettuccine Alfredo limited time Luigi meal. In addition, we received an order that was not ordered by us specifically, but given to us for waiting over 1 hour and 15 minutes for our food. Mamma Mia, as Mario would say and us by this painful experience. The dessert was a box with a question mark on it with tiramisu inside it. The food itself was surprisingly not bad. I was expecting an overpriced meal but I felt it was not as bad as it seems. The portions were decent and the flavors were good. However, my salad was drenched, bathed in this creamy sauce that was way too overpowering, I couldn't finish it. It had star shaped croutons and tomatoes and a giant golden starfish with eyes on it presumably a cracker of some sort. Very unique design. We also received a soda with lemon lime flavor. Our total order exceeded $70 mind you, very pricey and ridiculous. Service was atrocious in terms of wait time. 1 hour and 15 minutes to be exact and the place was not busy. This is actually strange to wait over one hour given a normal weekday. Overall, it is questionable to say whether it is worth it or not to come back, but that's a lot of wasted time to receive our meal. The redeeming factor was the free dessert to make up for a significant amount of time wasted. The dessert was $10 which more or less was not necessary enough to gain additional stars. The extra star added was because of this compensation but it isn't helping much. Food was not bad. read more

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For the experience yes, I recommend. However, if we go to Universal Studios in the future, I'd opt for just buying from stands and have a more variety. It was a fun experience. Service was on par for what I'd expect for order at the counter, someone seat you, food brought to you but that's all, so it was minimal. I read online that they were doing something for birthdays for a fee but they weren't. It was something to do about Nintendo license. I would have paid for that experience as well were there celebrating my oldest birthday. The environment was overwhelming and over stimulating, but that's to be expected at a place like this but if your child needs a more calm environment, buying food from a stand and sitting on a bench would possibly be what I'd opt for. read more

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This was our second visit to Toadstool Cafe, and the main reason we return is because my son really enjoys eating here. Reservations are definitely the way to go -- without one, you may not get in. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation time, showed our confirmation email, and were let in right away. Ordering was quick thanks to multiple cashiers. A few items were unavailable, including the salad I planned to get, but we went with burgers, spaghetti, and garlic knots. We had requested a booth when making the reservation and were seated promptly, which I appreciated. The food took a little longer this time, but everything tasted good once it arrived. The burgers were especially enjoyable, and while the spaghetti sauce could use more flavor, it was still fine overall. Toadstool Cafe is located in the lower lot of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. We parked in the ET structure, and our Gold Pass covered parking. The theming and ambiance are always fun -- my son loves the decor, and that really adds to the experience for us. Overall, it's a cute, enjoyable spot we don't mind returning to. read more

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I wasn't really expecting much at Toadstool Cafe because Universal Studios food is not that good, but this exceeded my expectations. I got the Flower Power Spaghetti and Meatballs and it was pretty...pretty... pretty good. And it's a little bit spicy. The meatballs were a generous size. I also got the Superstar lemon squash drink and it was tasty. It has these little balls that squirt in your mouth when you bite on it. The Toad theme is fun. They have screens all around the dining area and the toads are cooking and Bowser attacks them. I made a reservation a few days in advance on the Universal app. You could enter 5 minutes before the reservation time. There's a person at the front checking your reservations. When you go inside you just line up behind a register to order. I didn't like that set up because people in front of use were taking forever and it's not like there was a lot to choose from. And then people in the other lines were getting their orders taken. They need one line and call the next person. Once you order you check in with another person to get you a table. It took almost 20 minutes to get my food once I sat down. It's funs place to try at Universal. read more

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Toadstool Cafe is a super cool experience. We were lucky enough to get a reservation, which is highly recommended. I believe if you don't have a reservation, you can join a virtual line by scanning a QR code in front of the restaurant. Once it's your turn to go inside, you wait in a short line where you can browse the menu before ordering. Probably about a 10ish minute wait inside. You order at a cashier but then wait about 5-10 minutes to be seated, which is when the food is brought out to you. They do ask for tips at the cashier after you pay, yet the only service is really just someone bringing the food to you on a tray. Nobody really checks up on you or helps you out after. The inside is a super cool experience. There are different "windows" where you can see Toads walking around and every 15 minutes or so, the place gets "attacked" and the restaurant gets dark with scary music too. Super cool ambiance. My group actually ordered almost every single main entree. We tried the: - Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots ($8.99): comes with four small cupcake looking garlic "knots." Barely meets expectations. We ordered it because we had two dishes of pasta too. 3/5 - Bowser's Fireball Challenge ($25.99): comes with a 1 lb meatball with some hot sauce and a puff pastry. Nothing special but it was one of our favorites. Don't get this and the other spaghetti & meatballs dish because the meatballs are basically the same. 4.5/5 - Fire Flower Spaghetti & Meatballs ($17.99): Again, nothing special. A little spicy somehow... 4/5 - Yoshi's Fettucine Alfredo ($16.99): Really nothing special again. Tastes like alfredo. Comes with a piece of grilled chicken. 3.5/5 - Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Chicken) ($18.99): It's a bit dry and doesn't taste like much. Huge fan of the pesto that comes on the side. It comes also with truffle fries which are one of the highlights of the meal too. 3/5 for the burger. 5/5 for the fries. - Mario Burger (Bacon, Mushroom, & Cheese) ($18.99): Nothing here is really impressive but it just tastes good enough. The truffle fries, again, are the highlight of the dish for us. 4/5 - ? Block Tiramisu ($9.99): It's solid. Tastes like a good tiramisu. A bit smaller than what I expected. 4/5 Would highly recommend giving this place a visit. The food is mid and overpriced, just like everything else in the park, but it's super cool for the ambiance and decoration. read more

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Toadstool Cafe feels like one of those levels where the journey takes way longer than beating the boss. This place is seriously overhyped. Reservations are practically required, and you're definitely here more for the themed experience than the food. Even with a reservation, the wait times are brutal. First, you wait in line to order. Then, you wait in line to be seated. Then, once you're finally seated, expect to wait another 30 minutes to an hour for your food, depending on what you ordered. At one point I wasn't sure if Chef Toad had gone on break or if Bowser had locked everyone out of the kitchen, because the food took forever to come out. Unfortunately, the food didn't justify the wait. The Cheesy Garlic Knots weren't garlicky at all--they tasted like plain bread with a light dusting of powdered Parmesan. The Truffle Fries had little to no truffle flavor, and the cheese on the burgers wasn't even melted. The bright spots? The Super Star Lemon Squash was easily the best thing I ordered, and the pesto dipping sauce served with the fries was surprisingly delicious. Overall, Toadstool Cafe is worth visiting once if you're a Mario fan and want the experience, but if you're expecting food worthy of a Power Star, you may leave feeling like you got hit by a Blue Shell instead. read more

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As a picky eater, I actually loved the food. It was better than expected especially for an amusement park. Service waa great and again, considering the location, the prices were not bad. They need a bigger dining area but other than that, it was a 10/10 for us. read more

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Fun spot for all ages. Love the concept and interior decor. The "windows" are animated with TVs and fun to watch. Highly recommend making reservations and you can make them in advance online without being in the park. They have certain good items that will change but they seem to have the main entree menu items such as the burgers, browsers spicy meatball, pasta and salads. They often change their souvenir cups and bowls. read more

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Made a reservation via the app for an early lunch. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Various options from burgers to salads to pastas. A lot them have an option to take home the plate. Price is high as expected and food is just okay. You are certainly paying for the decor and experience. Interior is nice and fun. The meatball or bowsers fireball challenge is a 1 lbs meat mall on top of marinara and cheese, comes with a puff pastry and a side of a hot sauce like cup. Overall meatball is a hard and dry but fine with the sauce. Kids burger is standard with fries and nice that it comes with broccoli and corn. Serving is probably too big for a toddler. Tiramisu is a standard square piece decorated with Mario theme cookies, nice but will try something else next time. Overall it's worth the experience and on par with other theme park eateries. read more

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We ordered the Mario Burger kids meal and one regular Mario Burger meal. The food was okay ..nothing special. Appearancewise, it was really cool how they incorporated the Mario theme throughout the menu and the whole experience. The wait, though, was ridiculous. We made a reservation, but there was still a wait to get in. Then once inside, you have to wait in line to get to the register, wait again after ordering for your food, and then wait again to get to a table. Altogether, we waited over an hour before we were finally able to sit down and eat. I wouldn't recommend it if you're not a patient person. That said, it's a pretty cool experience for kids to try. My son is a big Mario fan, so we had to check it out. The lemonade was actually really refreshing and good! Overall, it feels a bit overhyped, but it's still a cute place .. especially for kids who love Mario. read more

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This place is a total warp pipe into another world! Watching the "toads" hard at work in the kitchen was such a highlight; honestly, they deserve a raise. The seating is 10/10 and makes for some great photos. Now for the gameplay: The Mario Burger was the clear winner here (bacon, mushrooms, and a tiny mustache?! My boyfriend definitely picked the right character). Unfortunately, my Luigi Burger was a bit of a "Game Over." It's a chicken sandwich with a strangely cut, raw green pepper that just didn't hit the mark. However, the fries were golden coins and the Mt. Beanpole Cake was a sweet, sweet victory at the finish line! Come for the vibes, but keep your expectations grounded for the food prices. read more

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Good food and good service. I had Nathan as my cashier and I had the person who brought me food which both had awesome attitudes. The ambiance is super cute-- I love the design and layout of the place. Only thing I would say is I would like some natural sunlight but it's overall a great experience. read more

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I enjoyed the spaghetti with the meatballs. The burger was alright but it did come out cold + cold fries when it was served. As for the drink its refreshing and came with lots of popping boba! And for the dessert I recommend the tiramisu one. I like how each plate comes with a decoration. Overall for 6 items it came out $88+ read more

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Came here on a week day and there was no wait, which was great! The food was alright, it wasn't the best. We came for the experience. Very cute decor and plenty of tables. I really like the tiramisu. All other pastas and food were alright. The tomato soup wasn't good at all, it tasted like it came straight from the can, but on the bright side, they let you keep the little toad bowl as a so read more

Toadstool Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

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The Toadstool Cafe is in Super Mario World in the lower lot in Universal Studios Hollywood. After we were having fun at Super Mario World pushing ourselves almost to exhausted the challenges they have in Super Mario World. We're very hungry then I told my wife let's try to eat at the Toadstool Cafe first have make a reservation there's a staff member from the Toadstool Cafe in front entrance that checks there's any open Lucky they opening right away we got in. We have get in line to order our meal they lot's of people in line making their order and also in the dining room. When we got our turn to order we already know to order. We order the Lugi burger it's a grilled chicken with pesto and comes with crinkle fries and a side of pesto. Then we order Toadstool garlic stools come with marinara sauce on the side. Then we order dessert we ordered the ? Block Tiramisu. The cashier hand us buzzing device then got in line and wait for table we got a table right away. We waited for our meals to come the restaurant was full and watching the servers bring the customers meal all the meals look so good including the desserts. Finally a server brought us our meal it looks fabulous we couldn't wait to take a bite. I took a bite of the Lugi burger amazing flavors when taking a a bite full of flavor in the grilled chicken with pesto flavor in chicken and bun was toasted that bring everything together in the burger very impressive we enjoy it. We try Toadstool Toadstool garlic bread with marinara sauce in the side we love cute and delicious it feel like a kids meal appetizer but it not we enjoy it. Finally dessert we're very curious about ? Block Tiramisu dessert it look so cute with fire flower pop out. The taste was very impressive with Italian flavors of Tiramisu we enjoy it and the ? butter cookie have a good buttery taste was so good we felt in love with this dessert we like the white chocolate fire flower cute and delicious. Coming to experience to Super Mario World and tryout cuisine at Toad's Toadstool Cafe is an experience for us and having a good time it worth it. read more

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Our first time trying the Toadstool Cafe at Universal Studios. We were fortunate that we were able to walk right in. All orders are placed and paid for at the counter and a hostess will seat your party. All food items are brought to your table. We ordered Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots. These were delicious and served warm. Definitely ordering these again. We also enjoyed the Block Tiramisu. Not overly sweet and perfect for sharing. Staff were friendly and tables were cleaned quickly. The ambiance is a bit loud and very casual. read more

Toadstool Cafe - Block Tiramisu - Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

They nailed the theme. Very cute and fun Everyone is friendly. Great service Food was 3/5 maybe a 4. But you're coming for the experience and the hype more than the food. The fries were good. I do recommend the chicken sandwich read more

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Definitely recommend reserving a time slot in advance. A couple days or even a week in advance. This place will not allow walk-ins once they are fully booked and there's a slim chance of being put on the guest list. Experience was pretty nice with the interior having a Mario theme and Toad theme around. The lighting will change at times to darker because there is a video looping in the back with Toad village being attached by Bullet Bill. Food wise: Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots - 4/5 - garlic bread with marinara sauce Mario Burger - 2/5 - my burger was cold, as if they cooked it and left it out for a while before serving it. It was still juicy, but nothing special. Mt Beanpole Cake - 2/5 - cake felt too moist and too much going on ? Block Tiramisu - 5/5 - Sweet but balanced, coffee flavor wasn't too strong Overall, it's a nice experience but for the price it's a bit questionable. read more

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Some people say this is a must-try at Universal Studios, especially if you're visiting Super Nintendo World. I did enjoy the Super Mushroom Soup, and I liked that you can take the Toad bowl home as a souvenir. The Block tiramisu was edible too. That said, everything else we tried was just mediocre at best and honestly tasted like airplane food. I didn't even find the restaurant that cute. I guess it's really more for hardcore Mario fans. Overall, I believe it's somewhat overhyped. If you're planning to go, definitely make a reservation on their website or app, it'll save you a ton of time. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while so I was happy when I finally got a reservation! The decor is so cute and I was just excited to be inside the restaurant. Service was great. I wouldn't say the food was amazing or anything, but the presentation was spot on. Here's what we tried: + Snowman Hot Chocolate : Regular hot chocolate topped with a thick layer of whip cream and a marshmallow snowman. The marshmallow was soft and seemed like it was made in house. Very sweet. + Super Mushroom Soup : Pretty good. Had a deep mushroom flavor but a little too grainy in texture for me. Comes with a cute toad mushroom bowl. + Mario Burger : The burger was topped with bacon, mushroom, and cheese. It was super average. I did enjoy the truffle fries that came with it. + Yoshi's Fettucine Alfredo : The chicken was cooked nicely and it came with a decent portion. Nothing memorable. Probably wouldn't get it again. + Mt. Beanpole Cake : Cute presentation. Tasted exactly as described like a Neapolitan cake. The matcha mousse on top was light and delicious. read more

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My daughter and I got violently ill after watching here i had the Mario burger she had the kids spaghetti. We were sick for the next 3 days, vomiting and diarrhea. Stay away! The service is super slow as well. You wait on line to order then wait to be seated then wait another 20 minutes for your food. It's overly crowded, expensive and mediocre food with a side of noro virus ! Stay away read more

Toadstool Cafe - Mario burger - Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

The first time I visited Super Nintendo World, I wasn't able to get a reservation at Toadstool Cafe, so I was excited to finally snag one for myself and a group of friends this time around. The menu is full of adorable, on-theme items that really add to the experience. I ordered the mushroom soup, which comes served in a collectible mushroom bowl you can take home. It was around $20, which feels a bit steep, but the soup itself was good. I'm still trying to figure out a practical use for the bowl at home. I also ordered the kids burger for $15. Unfortunately, it arrived cold--the buns weren't warmed at all, and it felt like the cheese and patty had been sitting out and were just placed together at room temperature. On the plus side, the truffle fries were really good, and I was pleasantly surprised that the meal came with steamed broccoli, which I actually enjoyed. I didn't care for the coin dessert, as it was overly sweet for my taste. Overall, the experience was fun for the theme and novelty, but the food quality was a bit hit or miss. read more

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Ok so this is one of those places you have to try just to experience the ambiance and not the food. Just a heads up, you must make a reservation on the Universal app to be placed in a queue for entry (unless the attendant is in a great mood & lets you in) . Once inside you get in another line to order, wait to be seated and a worker will bring your order to the table. This place is very busy and packed! So it does take time to get your order. In the meantime the ambiance is a lot of fun, watching the screens of your food being made by the mushrooms LOL! Now the food is mediocre at best, but nevertheless cute presentation to go with the theme of the cafe. There is a little bit of everything on the menu for the family (limited vegetarian options) but I wasn't wowed. Typical high amusement park prices. Drinks are delicious & my only highlight! Not sure of the role of the staff here. Never came to check on my party for refills, pick up dishes we were done with. They seem to be more interested in talking with themselves. Overall ok experience & something new to try. Highly recommend for the little kiddos if you got them or if you're like me and a big kid at heart! read more

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Worth the hype, make reservations ahead of time. We were able to snag an early afternoon reservation the day before using the Universal App. Would highly recommend the mushroom soup. It's hot, full of flavor, and is served in an adorable souvenir mushroom! They even gave us a cute box and bag to carry home. I believe the tomato shop comes in a green mushroom, if you are wondering. Such a fun and interactive way to experience Mario world! read more

Toadstool Cafe - Mario burger! Look at that stash! - Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

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My go to spot to eat at universals since I love their mushroom soup ! I also like their short rib and fiery meatball spaghetti too. It looks simple but it's soo good read more

Toadstool Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Universal City, California

This was such a surprise! Pricing is honestly pretty reasonable for a theme park especially considering that some of the dishes include souvenir items. Our group of three had the regular Mario burger, the Yoshi fettuccine Alfredo and I had the vegetarian Mario burger. For the meat eater, my brother, the regular Mario burger was such a shock with how good and well made it was. And for someone that always adds salt he didn't add it to this one. The fettuccine was a surprise to all of us with being on the right side of dry vs too creamy and very garlicky, which for three garlic lovers was perfect. It did need a little salt, but not a lot. The Vegetarian variant of the Mario burger is an impossibly patty and no bacon, and was honestly so good I can not say that enough. The sauce was tangy and paired so well with the patty and mushrooms. If you're not into pesto and pepper from the Luigi burger, this is a must. The two burgers came with truffle fries as well, thick potato fries and decent truffle seasoning, though I still think they needed salt. The quick service aspect of this is placing your order but then you get seated and the food is brought to you. Booths aren't terribly comfortable if you're a certain size (a theme in this particular park as a whole) but the animated windows are so cute with lights that flicker during one particular part of the show. If you have the option to ask, make sure you're facing one of the windows! read more

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