Dining in Disney World can certainly be done on a whim. And we do love to grab a new treat when we see one!
However, when we have a full day planned, we like to have the best eats in mind before we get to a Walt Disney World theme park. After all, it’s important to spend our dining budget on the best Disney food. That’s why we researched all the food that the restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios have to offer so that you aren’t led astray!
Whether you are in need of a snack or meal, we’ve narrowed down everything you need to eat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios during your 2023 vacation! Come along with us to see the best eats in Hollywood Studios.
Don’t forget to check to see if the restaurant you choose has Mobile Order available. That can save you time because you won’t have to wait in line to order!
Snacks
When you need a little something to fill up that empty stomach space, it’s probably snack time!
Wookiee Cookie
Available at Backlot Express, the Wookiee Cookie is two oatmeal cookies, sandwiched with a vanilla cream filling, and garnished with a chocolate piece made to look like Chewbacca’s sash. If you love oatmeal creme pies as much as we do, this is definitely an elevated version that you should sample on your next day at Hollywood Studios.
The Wookiee definitely wins with this delicious (and adorable) concoction!
Carrot Cake Cookie
While this DFB-Favorite treat originally debuted at the permanently closed Writer’s Stop, the beloved Carrot Cake Cookie currently resides at The Trolley Car Cafe.
This iconic cookie has sweet cream cheese frosting between two carrot cake-inspired cookies. And while it’s big enough to share, we won’t judge if you keep it ALL to yourself.
Bavarian Pretzel
With limited indoor seating, BaseLine Tap House is a fun watering hole (with seriously delicious beer!) to people-watch along Grand Avenue. No matter what we choose to sip, we recommend the Bavarian Pretzel for a delectable munchie!
Served with spicy mustard and a fantastic beer cheese fondue, this is another huge snack to share (or NOT).
Cold Brew Black Caf
Whether you’re taking the official DFB Disney World Coffee Crawl or just need a quick jolt of caffeine in Galaxy’s Edge, you don’t want to miss the Cold Brew Black Caf at Kat Saka’s Kettle.
This is a Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with Sweet Cream Cheese and Chocolate Puffs. We recommend mixing it up a bit so that the flavors become perfectly balanced.
Recipe: Make the Original Carrot Cake Cookie from Disney’s Writer’s Stop at Home!
Quick Service
Looking for a quick meal? The Quick Service restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios offer some unique items for lunch and dinner. Take a look!
Ronto Wrap
Another out of this world stop — Ronto Roasters — can be found in Galaxy’s Edge. Here, you’ll want to order a Ronto Wrap!
The Ronto Wrap is roasted pork, grilled pork sausage, peppercorn sauce, and slaw all wrapped up in pita bread. While this dish can be hit or miss, when it’s good, it’s absolutely delicious!
“Totchos”
Woody’s Lunch Box serves up “Totchos”. The corn chips add a nice crunchy texture, and the cheese and sour cream make this dish all melty, creamy, and delicious.
A batch of potato barrels (tater tots) are loaded up with chili, cheese, corn chips and more tasty garnishes to create this dish straight from Andy’s backyard!
Lunch Box Tart
While in Toy Story Land, watch for seasonal versions of the popular Lunch Box Tart at Woody’s Lunch Box. We love the flaky pastry — it’s usually baked perfectly!
These little tarts are comparable to that of Pop–Tarts® and Disney loves to experiment with new flavor combinations.
Buffalo Chicken Bowl
We like to stop at Fairfax Fare for a Buffalo Chicken Bowl — made with chicken breast nuggets tossed in buffalo sauce, topped with coleslaw, and served on mashed potatoes in a waffle bowl.
Get this fun and unique meal option when you’re on Sunset Boulevard.
Tacos
Getting hungry? Put in a Mobile Order for Pork Carnitas or Shrimp Tacos at the underrated restaurant, ABC Commissary.
If you LOVE some spice, you will love these! Fill up with one of these great tasting meals.
Disney Recipe: It’s Time for TOTCHOS from Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Table Service
When dining at Table Service restaurants in Hollywood Studios, we have three venues that we’re recommending today. Let’s take a look at some delicious menu items at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, The Hollywood Brown Derby, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese
This appetizer of Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese is served with raspberry sauce, grapes, and apples. On our last visit at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, we also got strawberries!
Our only wish — that this dish was large enough for an entree!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake
50’s Prime Time Cafe also serves up one of our favorite Disney milkshakes. The Peanut Butter & Jelly Milk Shake is a novelty but it’s also smooth, creamy, and delicious.
If you love peanut butter and jelly, this beverage is for you!
Our Famous Cobb Salad
At Hollywood Brown Derby, one of the most talked about dishes is the Cobb Salad.
This is no ordinary salad, including Spit-Roasted Turkey, Finely Chopped Greens, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Avocado, Chives, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Cobb Dressing. With each bite, you’ll be treated to a variety of flavors!
Grapefruit Cake
A Brown Derby original, the Grapefruit Cake is an absolutely classic for fans of grapefruit.
This dessert is a masterpiece of flavors dispersed inside layers of vanilla sponge cake!
BBQ Platter
In Toy Story Land, we like to rustle up some grub at Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Served family-style, the House-Smoked BBQ Platter is brought to your table with an assortment of deliciousness! You’ll get Evil Dr. Smoked Ribs, Buttercup’s Beef Brisket, There’s a Sausage in my Boot — Fire-grilled Pork Sausage, and BBQ Chicken with Style.
The Prospector’s Homemade Cheddar Biscuits with Sweet Pepper Jelly
One of our favorite eats at Roundup Rodeo BBQ is found in the bread service.
These biscuits are the perfect balance of bread and cheese — and the jelly is the perfect tangy mix of sweet and spicy.
DIY Disney Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake from 50’s Prime Time Cafe
Dining in Disney’s Hollywood Studios enhances your park experience! With so many decadent sweets and delicious meals, hungry guests don’t have to settle for typical theme park food. Instead, sample some of the BEST EATS that Hollywood Studios has to offer.
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Lou says
Thanks for these neat little recommendations. I’d like to ask if it’s OK to go to a table service restaurant and order say just a Dessert or a first course, or to share a main with a dining partner? I guess this is not allowed in character dining experiences but how about at places like Skippers or Hollywood Brown Derby? And for that matter how about in resort hotel restaurants?
Margaret Gordon says
Is it actually possible to have a list like this without mentioning the Num-Num Cookie? No. it isn’t. So here I am, mentioning it.
Dottyanna says
Absolutely, Lou! You can share an entree or just order an app and dessert. Of course, if it is a character meal or a buffet (like Biergarten), you pay a set price per person no matter how much or little you eat.
Thank you, DFB, for not putting Sci-Fi on this list! I personally don’t care for Prime Time either. I never need to go back to either of these table service restaurants. We enjoy Baseline Taphouse every time we go to HS. And ABC Commissary is a great quick service with good variety.