Quick Service

Plaza Inn

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Tiana's Palace

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Plaza Inn’s Fried Chicken is my favorite quick service meal at the park. The chicken is high quality—crispy, juicy, and flavorful.

Tiana's Palace

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Tiana's Palace

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Their House Gumbo was so good; it tasted close to the gumbo I had in NOLA! It was so flavorful and had a nice kick to it and felt like a restaurant-quality dish. I was impressed! This is one of my new Disneyland favorites and I highly recommend trying Tiana’s Palace!

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

The Birria Grilled Cheese at Jolly Holiday Cafe is one of my new favorite meals at Disneyland! I was impressed. The birria was tender and flavorful and paired so well with the consomé. I definitely prefer this to the Quesabirria Tacos at California Adventure because it’s more filling and delicious. Highly recommend!

Award Weiners Hot Dogs

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 9/10

The Asada Fries is one of my most favorite and cost-effective meals at Disneyland! They did not skimp on the carne asada.

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 9/10

I finally tried the Quesabirria Tacos at California Adventure! They weren’t as good as ones you’d get at a taqueria but they still hit the spot. Not one of my Disney favorites but I still recommend trying and would get them again!

Harbour Galley

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 9/10

I loved the lobster roll, which was jam-packed with flavors! It was zesty and tangy and had a little bit of citrus. My only qualm was the lack of lobster because I wanted more of it!

Cozy Cone Motel

Royal Street Veranda

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

We enjoyed the Chili Cone Queso and Spicy Mac N Cheese but had a slight preference for the latter because Hot Cheetos and Mac N Cheese is such a genius combination. I just wish the servings were a little bigger and the Chili had a dollop of sour cream!

Royal Street Veranda

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

This Clam Chowder Bread Bowl is perfect for a cooler Disneyland evening. I loved the creaminess and flavor of the soup. I wished it was a tad warmer though.

Poultry Palace

Royal Street Veranda

Poultry Palace

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

A cost effective meal at California Adventure! I still prefer Plaza Inn’s (Disneyland side) chicken because this one isn’t as crispy, but it’s very well seasoned.

Ronto Roasters

Red Rose Taverne

Poultry Palace

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

We enjoyed our wraps, especially the kimchi slaw and gochujang spread in the Ronto-less (plant based) one!

Cafe Daisy

Red Rose Taverne

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

I recommend the Pizza Flop-Over as a light meal or snack because it was delicious! I loved how cheesy it was and it had a good cheese to sauce ratio. It’s not one of my favorite foods at the park but I’d definitely get it again.

Red Rose Taverne

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

I tried the new Faire Fold at Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland! There were 4 options and I went with the Spicy Chicken, which came with hash browns, cheese, white cheese sauce, and pickle aioli. I enjoyed it but the chicken could’ve been spicier. This would’ve been amazing with some kind of slaw because it definitely needed veggies.

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

While I wasn’t satisfied with the small portions, I enjoyed the flavors and tenderness of the Batuuan Beef Pot Roast.

Pym Test Kitchen

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 7/10

Pym Test Kitchen’s Chicken Sandwich definitely looks better than it tastes. The chicken is too thin, making it dry. But the sauces and slaw were redeeming. I was surprised that the tots stole the show; they were perfectly cooked! It’s one of Disney’s more substantial meals, but I wouldn’t get it again.

Bengal Barbecue

Edelweiss Snacks

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 6/10

Bengal Barbecue is not the place if you're looking for a substantial, cost-effective meal, especially for plant-based eaters. I enjoyed the sauces on the beef and chicken skewers; I just wish there was more meat.

Edelweiss Snacks

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 5/10

It’s one of Disneyland’s more cost effective meals, but I got tired of the taste (or lack thereof) after a few bites. It could definitely use more flavor.

Table Service

Lamplight Lounge

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

The Lobster Nachos is my favorite meal not just at the park, but one of my favorites in general. I absolutely love lobster, so that's a huge win already. But each bite is a symphony of flavors that transports me to my happy place. The cheese sauce, chipotle crema, and other toppings compliment the lobster perfectly. Chef's kiss!

Cafe Orleans

Lamplight Lounge

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

I'm not a big Ham & Cheese person and have never had a Monte Cristo before this, but wow, did this one blow me away. It was the perfect balance of savory and sweet--the powdered sugar really makes a difference. It's still one of my favorite sandwiches to date. Plus, the fries were amazing! So much flavor!

Blue Bayou Restaurant

Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 9/10

We FINALLY got an elusive table at the Blue Bayou. I enjoyed their filet mignon! Of course it's overpriced and not the greatest food in the world, but it's all about the experience.

Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar

Disneyland Hotel | Website

Food Rating: 9/10

Trader Sam's Poke Bowl exceeded my expectations. I loved the freshness of the tuna and its glaze. They didn't skimp on the toppings, especially the fried onion. They also serve great drinks, such as the HippopotoMai-Tai.

Sweets

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer

Downtown Disney | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

The Cookies n Cream Supreme was the most beautiful shake we’ve ever had. Every component was perfect: the whipped cream, Oreo cookie crumble, chocolate syrup, ICE CREAM SANDWICH, cookies and cream milkshake. We’re grateful this NYC staple is finally in the West Coast.

Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Look at those chocolate chunks! They served the cookies fresh out of the oven and the chocolate oozed out after every bite. This is one of our new favorite desserts at Disneyland and totally worth the $6!

Tiki Juice Bar

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer

Tiki Juice Bar

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

On a hot day, or quite frankly any day, at Disneyland, the most refreshing and delicious treat you can get is their Dole Whip. It's perfectly creamy, sweet, and tart. Doesn't get better than this!

Churro Carts

River Belle Terrace

Tiki Juice Bar

Disneyland & California Adventure

Food Rating: 10/10

Churros are a Disneyland staple. Although they're quite simple, they're made to perfection: great balance of crispy and fluff and just the right amount of sweet.

Tropical Hideaway

River Belle Terrace

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

The Chile-Mango Dole Whip at Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland at Disneyland became one of my new favorite treats there! This refreshing treat came with mango, pineapple, chamoy, and chile-lime seasoning. Wow, it was bursting with flavors and so refreshing. All the toppings greatly elevated the traditional Dole Whip and I’m going to want this from now on. Highly recommend, especially if you’re looking for a little spice in your dessert at Disneyland!

River Belle Terrace

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Cinnamon bread, chocolate and caramel syrup, whipped cream, pecans, and chocolate chips… now THAT is a dessert!

Ice Cream Carts

Adorable Snowman

Disneyland & California Adventure

Food Rating: 9/10

This was some high quality chocolate and very refreshing on a hot day.

Adorable Snowman

California Adventure | Website

Food Rating: 9/10

We finally tried the Mango Soft Serve at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats! We still prefer the Dole Whip because of its creaminess and flavor, but this one is still worth trying! It’s bigger and cheaper than the Dole Whip, so definitely bang for your buck.

Red Rose Taverne

Adorable Snowman

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

The Halloween Grey Stuff is only served for a limited time! The frosting and cookie are standard, but the real highlight (and surprise) is the red velvet cake inside.

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

Gibson Girl’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae dessert was nothing special but much needed on this warm day. It’s perfect for sharing!

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

Disneyland is a great place to satisfy your churro craving. If you’re looking for more variety, I recommend the churro cupcake and toffee!

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen

Disneyland | Website

Food Rating: 8/10

The Matterhorn Macaroon is great for coconut lovers! It's a simple treat.