Where elegance meets casual, Grand Floridian Cafe offers some of the finest American dining on Disney property.
| Walt Disney World Location: | Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa |
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| Location in Resort: | Main Building, Connected to Lobby |
| Dining Experience: | Casual Dining |
| Hours: | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Price Range: | $14.99 and under |
| Type of Cuisine: | American |
| Mobile Order: | No |
| Reservations: | Yes |
| Allergy-Friendly: | Yes |
Dining Overview
The Grand Floridian Cafe is a lovely gem located inside of Disney’s Grand Floridian, which is on the resort monorail loop next to Magic Kingdom. The ambiance of the restaurant is a well balanced mix of both upscale and casual dining. You’ll see people slightly more dressed up and in casual clothes if they are in between resort activities or taking a break from being in the Disney parks. Also, there are plenty of families that dine here so there is no concern that your little ones will ruin the ambiance. The theming of this dining location is also consistent with the Victorian Era feel that the Grand Floridian is known for.
One of the hallmarks of a great restaurant is the service, and we’ll be bold and say that the Grand Floridian Cafe has some of the best service we have ever received on Disney property. The wait staff is very attentive, make suggestions when needed, and the food and drinks come out promptly. In addition, we were dining with food allergies and they took great care to make sure everything was done properly and safely. Which of course makes this dining location a superb choice for those with dietary restrictions.
Now let’s move on to the true star of the Grand Floridian Cafe, the food. We enjoyed a brunch meal here. Steak and Eggs, Grand Breakfast, Banana Foster Oatmeal, and a “Minnie” Pancake Kids Breakfast were all on the menu for us.
The bacon was crisp and the eggs were cooked perfectly in the Grand Breakfast, however the true star of this dish has to be the cheesy breakfast potatoes that are served with it.
The steak and eggs were also cooked perfectly, and the breakfast potatoes stood out again as a favorite. The steak was also extremely tender and of high quality.
The Banana Foster-Style Oatmeal while good flavor wise, it was not our favorite dish due to the fact that the oatmeal was very watery. We are unsure if the oatmeal just did not have a chance to cook long enough or if that is the normal consistency. The allergy friendly chocolate muffin however was fantastic.
The “Minnie” Pancake is definitely not mini sized! The pancake is actually a Mickey shape (no bow) but is definitely full sized. The pancake was gluten free and absolutely delicious. The bacon was crisp as well and out little one was very happy about his meal.
Another highlight of the Grand Floridian Cafe is the cocktails. There is a large variety of drinks available, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and we have yet to have a bad drink here.
The Grand Colada probably has to be a top contender for best drink on Disney property. It is like a piña colada, mixed with a blue raspberry slushy, with a hint of milk shake. Just divine, and worth the meal simply to be able to enjoy this drink.
The Grand Floridian Cafe has to be one of our favorite dining locations on Disney property. It is a must if staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian, and an easy monorail ride over from Magic Kingdom or another monorail resort. Definitely take the time to stop by here the next chance you get for an amazing meal.
Menu
Breakfast/Lunch
Appetizers
Seasonal Soup – $11.00
- made daily by our Chefs using Seasonal ingredients
Caramelized Onion Soup Gratin – $11.00
- Traditional French Onion Soup
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail – $16.00
- Citrus-Avocado Salad and Red Rooster Cocktail Sauce
Heirloom Apple Salad – $12.00
- Organic Baby Lettuce, Heirloom Apples, Sharp Cheddar, Pecan Brittle, and Crispy Prosciutto with a Honey-Apple Vinaigrette
Entrée Salads & Such
Avocado Toast – $13.00
- Avocado, Fire-roasted Tomatoes, and Micro Greens on Multigrain Toast (Plant-based)
Roasted Tomato and Feta Quiche – $15.00
- Spinach, Feta, and Roasted Tomato baked in a delicate Pastry Crust
Caesar Salad – $12.00
- Romaine Lettuce tossed with Caesar Salad Dressing
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken – $16.00
- Romaine Lettuce tossed with Caesar Salad Dressing
Caesar Salad with Shrimp – $18.00
- Romaine Lettuce tossed with Caesar Salad Dressing
Banana Foster-style Steel-cut Oatmeal – $10.00
- Served with a Freshly Baked Banana Bread Muffin
Fruit and Yogurt – $11.00
- Fresh Fruits, choice of Yogurt, Fig Cake, and House-made Granola
Entrées
Steak and Eggs* – $21.00
- Sirloin Steak, Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole, Two Eggs, and House-made Steak Sauce
Reuben – $18.00
- Traditional Reuben Sandwich served with Coleslaw and Steak Fries
The Grand Breakfast* – $16.00
- Two Eggs served with Bacon, Sausage, and Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Buttermilk-fried Chicken and Waffle – $26.00
- Hand-breaded Chicken Breast and Malted Waffle with Sriracha-Honey Drizzle
Lobster ‘Thermidor’ Burger* – $25.00
- Artisanal 7-oz Burger Patty and Lobster-Parmesan Thermidor Sauce on a Seared Brioche Bun served with Cafe Signature Seasoned French Fries
Impossible™ Burger – $20.00
- Caramelized Onions and Plant-based Smoked Gouda on a Kaiser Roll (Plant-based)
Miso-glazed Salmon* – $28.00
- Lemon-scented Sticky Rice, French Beans, and Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette
Pancakes, French Toast, and Waffles
Old-fashioned Pancakes – $15.00
- with Bacon or Sausage
Brioche French Toast – $17.00
- Madagascar Vanilla Bean-scented Brioche French Toast served with Bacon or Sausage
Mickey-shaped Waffle – $15.00
- Malted Waffle served with Bacon or Sausage
Benedicts
Traditional Eggs Benedict* – $17.00
- Two-poached Eggs, Toasted English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, and Hollandaise served with Marinated Tomato Salad
Lobster Benedict* – $22.00
- Two-poached Eggs, Lobster, Asparagus and Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin
Desserts
50th Anniversary Vintage Minnie’s Brown Betty Profiterole – $10.00
- Crunchy-topped Cream Puff filled with one of Walt’s favorite flavors of Cinnamon-spiced Apples and Chantilly Cream. Created to resemble Minnie Mouse’s Vintage Hat.
Apple Crisp – $8.00
- Coconut-based Frozen Dessert (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, and Peanut Allergies)
Café Key Lime Tart – $8.00
- Baked in a Graham Cracker Tart Shell served with Fresh Strawberries and Sweet Mandarin Sorbet
Mickey Dome – $8.00
- Cookies n’ Cream Mousse
Neopolitan Cheesecake – $8.00
- Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate
Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte)
Chopped Romaine Salad – $5.00
- with Ranch Dressing
Fruit Salad – $3.00
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)
Grilled Chicken Breast – $12.00
- Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Scrambled Egg – $9.00
- with Multigrain Bread served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Mickey’s Ears to You Waffles – $9.00
- Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Minnie’s Grand Pancake – $9.00
- with Sprinkles and served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Sautéed Green Beans
Sticky Rice
Fruit Salad
Worms in Dirt
Dinner
Appetizers
Seasonal Soup – $11.00
- made daily by our Chefs using Seasonal ingredients
Caramelized Onion Soup Gratin – $11.00
- Traditional French Onion Soup
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail – $16.00
- Citrus-Avocado Salad and Red Rooster Cocktail Sauce
Caesar Salad – $10.00
- Romaine tossed with Caesar Dressing
Heirloom Apple Salad – $12.00
- Organic Baby Lettuces, Heirloom Apples, Sharp Cheddar, and Crispy Prosciutto with a Honey-Apple Vinaigrette (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, and Soy Allergies)
Grilled Romaine Market Salad – $15.00
- Grilled Romaine, In-season Vegetables with Lemon-Coriander Vinaigrette (Plant-based)
Entrées
Buttermilk-fried Chicken – $25.00
- Hand-breaded Chicken Breast with ‘Loaded’ Smashed Potatoes and Warmed Bacon Vinaigrette
Cafe Meatloaf – $22.00
- House-made Turkey Meatloaf, Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Broccolini, and Mushroom Gravy
Shrimp and Grits – $24.00
- Jumbo Shrimp with Chorizo and Fennel served on top of Creamy Mascarpone Cheese Grits
Lobster ‘Thermidor’ Burger* – $25.00
- Artisanal 7-oz Burger Patty and Lobster-Parmesan Thermidor Sauce on a Seared Brioche Bun served with Cafe Signature Seasoned French Fries
Miso-glazed Salmon* – $28.00
- Lemon-scented Sticky Rice, French Beans, and Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette
New York Strip Steak* – $36.00
- Cheesy Potato Gratin, Roasted Cipollini Onions, Broccolini, and House-made Steak Sauce
Impossible™ Burger – $20.00
- Caramelized Onions and Plant-based Smoked Gouda on a Kaiser Roll (Plant-based)
Desserts
50th Anniversary Vintage Minnie’s Brown Betty Profiterole – $10.00
- Crunchy-topped Cream Puff filled with one of Walt’s favorite flavors of Cinnamon-spiced Apples and Chantilly Cream. Created to resemble Minnie Mouse’s Vintage Hat.
Apple Crisp – $8.00
- Coconut-based Frozen Dessert (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, and Peanut Allergies)
Café Key Lime Tart – $8.00
- Baked in a Graham Cracker Tart Shell served with Fresh Strawberries and Sweet Mandarin Sorbet
Mickey Dome – $8.00
- Cookies n’ Cream Mousse
Neopolitan Cheesecake – $8.00
- Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate
Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte)
Chopped Romaine Salad – $5.00
- with Ranch Dressing
Fruit Salad – $3.00
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)
Miso-glazed Salmon – $13.00
- Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Grilled Chicken Breast – $12.00
- Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Grilled Flat Iron Steak – $15.00
- served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Cheese Flatbread – $10.00
- Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Sautéed Green Beans
Sticky Rice
Fruit Salad
Worms in Dirt
Map
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
