We go to Disney World every single day, so that means we’re eating quite a few meals in the parks.
Magic Kingdom
We’re often there for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes even dinner, and throughout those many meals, we’ve tried all KINDS of snacks. Some spots have risen to the top of our list for must-try eats in the parks, but others leave some things to be desired. And today, we’re here to tell you about a major breakfast problem!
When it comes to eating breakfast in the Disney World parks, your options can be a bit limited. The Disney World hotels all offer various breakfast foods, but after you tap your ticket and walk into the theme parks, you’re fending for yourself.
Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Mickey Waffle
There are plenty of delicious breakfast options to be found (like our beloved Gaston’s Tavern cinnamon roll), but the majority of them tend to trend on the sweet side. Pastries abound, but breakfast sandwiches are few and far between — and where they exist, they’re often rather disappointing.
Gaston’s Tavern — Warm Cinnamon Roll
But you know who we REALLY want to get in on that savory breakfast treat game? Joffrey’s! Starbucks is one of our go-to spots for a good breakfast sammie, but they get so busy in the mornings that it can be a pain to wait in line. Joffrey’s stands abound in the parks and they’re home to some yummy doughnuts and pastries…just think what they could create if they put their minds to savory treats!
Joffrey’s at EPCOT
We’d love Joffrey’s to offer a savory pastry (something with bacon and cheese?) or a croissant sandwich. Maybe even a bagel? (We’re not quite sure if that counts as savory but it’s less sweet.) There are so many possibilities!
Their cookies are sooo good — can we get something savory?
So that’s our formal plea to Joffrey’s! But for now, we’ll be enjoying our shortlist of favorite savory breakfast items in the parks. You can get breakfast totchos at both Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios and Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in Animal Kingdom. Crêpes a Emporter in EPCOT offers savory galettes, and Les Halles nearby has some savory pastries and sandwiches as well. A few different snack stands throughout the parks offer breakfast sandwiches, and Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe has a vastly under appreciated breakfast menu.
Breakfast Totchos
So when you’re in the parks for breakfast during your next visit, make sure to share your favorite way to start the day with us! We’ll be on the lookout for more eats in Disney World so stay tuned.
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GOOD POINT about Joffrey’s and the savory options! One of my main beefs about breakfast on the go is they are often sweet and lacking in nutritional value. Delicious, sure, but I want something savory first 🙂 Thanks for the tip about Y&Y Cafe in AK. I would not have thought to check there, and we love Y&Y for lunch and dinner. Honestly, our breakfasts tend to be of two varieties: character and lunch. If we’re up and out early enough for breakfast, it’s usually to go ot a character breakfast. It’s the easiest way to meet characters. We tend to alternate mornings like that with sleeping in and making lunch the first meal of the day. “Lunch for breakfast” is an especially good option for Hollywood Studios, where we find the breakfast options pretty limited. We like to hit Akershus, Tusker House, and Crystal Palace at least once for breakfast on our trips.