Epcot - Our Favorite Food & Treats
When you’re going to Epcot at Disney World you want to make sure you plan your meals and snacks accordingly, especially if you’re eating around the ‘World’. Below are some of our tried and true favorite treats at this model community of tomorrow. We’ll make sure to keep adding and updating the list as we explore more! And our best tip of all…get a breakfast reservation at Trattoria al Forno or Cake Bake Shop and enter Epcot from the back entrance to start right at the World Showcase! You get to the good stuff right away, and fewer lines.
Best Epcot Quick Service Recommendations
Tangerine Cafe - A delicious and flavorful quick-service meal that's a refreshing change from typical theme park fare. It offers authentic Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine, including popular items like grilled kebabs, falafel, and a variety of dips with pita bread, often at a great value. Plus, you can enjoy your meal in a beautifully themed setting, either indoors or outdoors, providing a relaxing break in your park day
Pros: Themed and well decorated indoor dining, great stop halfway round the world
Cons: May not fare well with picky eaters
Grilled kebab with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aioli. Paired with stone backed Moroccan bread with assorted dips.
Yorkshire County Fish Shop - The Yorkshire County Fish Shop in Epcot is a must-visit for its authentic British fish and chips, offering a taste of the UK in the heart of Florida. Its convenient quick-service style makes it perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal without a long wait, allowing you to maximize your park time. Plus, enjoying your food with a view of the World Showcase Lagoon adds to the delightful experience.
Pro: Consistently good, large portion for the price, and great way to get protein in
Cons: Minimal seating solely outdoors, long line at times during peak hours
Karamell Küche - Karamell-Küche, located in Epcot's Germany Pavilion, is a delightful sweet shop famous for its fresh, handcrafted Werther's Original caramel treats. The irresistible aroma of cooking caramel draws you in, offering everything from signature caramel popcorn and caramel apples to unique caramel-filled cookies and decadent bars. It's the perfect spot to satisfy your sweet tooth with a unique and delicious snack while exploring World Showcase.
Pros: Treats are freshly made, and lots of selection albeit all caramel flavored
Cons: Line can get lengthy during the day and no mobile order capabilities
Snickerdoodle cookie with caramel sauce and icing
Regal Eagle - This is one quick service we haven’t tried the food (it’s on the list) at but we have tried a dessert. If you’re looking for a ‘taste of home’ on the world showcase this smores brownie will hit the spot.
La Cantina de San Angel - La Cantina de San Angel, located by the World Showcase Lagoon in Epcot's Mexico Pavilion, offers a quick and convenient way to enjoy Mexican favorites like tacos, nachos, and empanadas. Its outdoor, covered patio seating provides a fantastic view of the lagoon, making it a popular spot, especially during the evening fireworks. It's a great choice for a flavorful and relatively quick meal in a lively atmosphere. On occasion there is indoor seating available that is a great way to beat the heat.
Pros: Convenient and nice portions
Cons: Not the most ‘authentic’ Mexican food but still yummy
Best Epcot Festival Food
Festival food and menus can change year over year so the options below may not be available currently, but these are some of our favorites over the years and we hope they return!
Fait Maison - Experience a taste of France with a variety of sweet and savory festival treats. Some of our favorites have been the melted brie bread bowl and brownie macaron.
Melted brie bread bowl
Swirled Showcase - specializing in unique soft-serve ice cream treats and floats. It's especially known for offering creative, often seasonal, flavors and specialty items that rotate with Epcot's various festivals, making it a great spot for a refreshing and ever-changing sweet snack. We loved this trio of fruit sorbet pops from Flower & Garden!
Honeydew, Raspberry-Mint, and Coconut-Lime popsicle trio
Primavery Kitchen - The Italy area at Epcot is an area of controversy but we recently had a good experience at Festival of the Arts with a painters palette mozzarella stick with a variety of sauces. 10/10 on presentation! Serving size was a bit small for the price though.
Mozarella Fritta
The Painted Panda - The China Festival Booth at Epcot's various festivals (like Food & Wine or Festival of the Arts) typically offers a range of popular Chinese street food and small plates. You can often find items such as pan-fried chicken dumplings with a sweet-and-spicy sauce, crispy duck bao buns with hoisin sauce, and Shanghai scallion noodles with shrimp. They also frequently feature refreshing beverages, including various bubble teas and unique Chinese-inspired cocktails.
General Tso’s Chicken Shumai - dumplings filled with chicken, potato, waster chestnut