If you are heading to Orlando soon, check out the best quick-service restaurants at Disney Springs! What is Disney Springs? Disney Springs is an outdoor shopping venue with plenty of fantastic stores, delicious dining options, and entertainment possibilities. It is located at 1486 Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista.
If you are looking for a way to spend the day outside of the theme parks (and without needing a park ticket!), Disney Springs is a good option for the family. You can grab a good meal, try some delicious snacks, shop a bit, and even go bowling or watch a movie.
In addition to some delicious table service restaurants, Disney Springs is also home to several fantastic quick-service restaurants. If your family wants a great meal without needing a reservation or spending a lot of money, consider one of these options.
Dining at Disney Springs is a great option for families with multiple tastes and food preferences. You can find options from American to Latin to Asian to Irish and many more in the same complex. You can find everything from burger to international cuisine, making everyone in your group happy!
Keep reading to find my best suggestions as a mom of four and travel advisor to keep your family happy and fed during your next visit to Orlando.
Why Choose Quick Service Dining at Disney Springs?
Families benefit from quick service options at Disney Springs for a few reasons. Have kids that only eat fast food like french fries and hot dogs? Save money on your Walt Disney World vacation and place some mobile orders for a quick service meal for them! Everyone will find some dinner options that suite their palate.
Are you feeling crunched for time but still want to squeeze in a visit to Disney Springs before your night at Hollywood Studios? Save time from having a full dining experience at table service meals and enjoy great food at a quick-service location.
Does mom want dim sum, dad want fried chicken, sister want a burger, and brother want good BBQ? Quick service dining provide plenty of dinner options for your family after parking one time in the Disney Springs parking garage.
Another perk is you can use the Disney Dining Plan at several Disney Springs dining locations. Disney Springs is included in the Walt Disney World Resort area, so you are able to use your dining plan credits here.
Some of our top picks include:
- 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck
- Amorette’s Patisserie
- B. B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.
- Blaze Pizza
- Chicken Guy!
- Cookes of Dublin
- The Daily Poutine
- D-Luxe Burger
- Earl of Sandwich
- Marketplace Snacks
- Morimoto Asia Street Food
- Pepe
- Pizza Ponte
- The Polite Pig
- The Smokehouse at House of Blues
- Swirls on the Water
- YeSake Kiosk
Using Mobile Order at Disney Springs
Remember, if you want to avoid a long line at the quick service locations, many of the Disney Springs restaurants offer a mobile order option. Open your My Disney Experience app , click on the + sign at the bottom and the select “order food”. You can filter the results to only show Disney Springs options.
Begin your order, select your time for pick up and pay all on your phone! You can save loads of time, particularly during peak lunch and dinner hours. You can ask any cast member for help, if the process is unclear. Get good food quickly!
Polite Pig
Polite Pig is open for lunch and dinner and offers a fantastic modern barbecue with smoked meats and Southern sides. The menu includes Florida-inspired offerings and plenty of adult beverages. You can find Polite Pig in the Town Center area, close to UNIGLO.
Polite Pig’s menu includes great appetizers like hot pretzels, chicken wings, meatballs, and sliders. The smoker offers a half chicken, cedar plank salmon, brisket, brats, turkey, and ribs. My favorites are the sides which include:
- tomato and watermelon salad
- roasted beets
- BBQ cauliflower
- crispy Brussel sprouts
- grilled street corn
- sweet potato tots
- BBQ waffle fries
- mac and cheese
- Southern potato salad
Kids will find plenty of options too. Our ten-year-old loves the smoked pork slider, while our girls always opt for the chicken tenders or mac and cheese. If you enjoy BBQ and smoked meats, Polite Pig is a solid option! Families can also share sides and find plenty of space on the outdoor patio.
D-Luxe Burger
D-Luxe Burger is also in the Town Center area of Disney Springs. As its name implies, you will find some awesome burgers and hand-cut fries here! You will find D-Luxe Burger near the water, close to the DIsney Springs Welcome Center. Open from 11 AM to 11 PM, you can always get your fix of classic American options.
D-Luxe Burger is known for its unique gourmet burgers, a large array of sauces, and delicious milkshakes. They also have some kid-friendly choices like sliders and fries.
If you are hankering for a hamburger, you will find plenty of options including:
- Bacon and Blue Burger (features onion jam, blue cheese, lettuce and tomato)
- Southern Burger (includes pimento cheese, fried green tomato, bacon, and jalapeno jam on a cheddar chive biscuit)
- BBQ Burger (with a fried onion ring, Muenster cheese, bacon, lettuce and BBQ sauce)
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
- Classic Cheeseburger
Their full order of fresh-cut fries is huge, so plan to share them if you aren’t too hungry. Save room for a milkshake for dessert! My favorite is the Cookies and Cream or the Salted Caramel! You will also find some great cocktails, beers, and wines available. Check them out when your next burger craving hits when you are at Disney!
Chicken Guy
It’s all about the sauces at Chicken Guy! This franchise option at Disney Springs features Guy Fieri’s signature fried chicken, chicken tenders, skewers, sandwiches, salads, and a wide variety of 20 dipping sauces. It’s super family friendly, as all four of our kids love it and it’s not very expensive, as most items are $15 or less. You can also consider splitting the combo meals as they are huge!
Chicken Guy is close to the AMC Theater at Disney Springs and next to Planet Hollywood. The Big Bite Sandwiches include:
- The CG Classic with chicken tenders, sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion
- Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ tenders
- BLAT (Chicken tenders with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado Crema)
- Hot Honey
- Buffalo Ranch
- Buffalo Mac and Cheese
Our family also loves the fried pickle chips, so if you have a pickle lover in your family, get them a shot! Hungry for dessert? Try one of their shakes! Options include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, oreo, apple cinnamon cereal, and triple double mint!
One thing to remember about Chicken Guy is that the indoor seating can be limited. If you see long lines from the front door, consider that only outdoor seating may be available instead of in the main dining area. Remember that if you are visiting on a particularly hot day in Orlando! Consider eating lunch or dinner a bit early or late to avoid peak crowds.
Earl of Sandwich
Earl of Sandwich is perfect for your sandwich lovers! Located in the Marketplace area of Disney Springs, you can find them near Disney’s Pin Traders and the Marketplace Carousel. Earl of Sandwich has several quick service locations throughout the country, but if you are in the Lake Buena Vista area, check out this one!
They offer hot sandwiches, pizza, soups, salads, sides, wraps and fantastic desserts. If you are looking for a quick bite while you shop, this is a perfect option. You can find breakfast, lunch and dinner menus here. Kids will love the classics here like mac and cheese, PB&J, and grilled cheese.
Our personal favorite menu items at Earl of Sandwich include the Earl’s Club, Chicken Chipotle Avocado Sandwich, and the Caprese. If you are in a holiday mood, check out the Holiday Turkey complete with turkey, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce!
Morimoto Asia Street Food
Morimoto Asia Street Food is a great option if you are looking for some delicious food with a Pan-Asian flair. You can find Morimoto Asia Street Food (one of the great Disney Springs table service restaurants) in the Landing area, close to the main Morimoto Asia location by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Open from noon to 8 PM, you can grab a bowl of Ramen, some egg rolls, and a Boba tea!
Seating can be found in an outdoor patio area, so it’s a great choice for a comfortable day outside.
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza is a fantastic spot to grab a slice while visiting Disney Springs! You will find Blaze Pizza in the Town Center area, not far from Planet Hollywood and the Aerophile balloon. Blaze features several specialty pizzas, like their Meat Eater pizza, Red Vine, and Green Stripe.
Guests can also build their own pizzas and gluten-free dough is also available! Fountain drinks, salads, and a few sides can be ordered as well. Our kids love customizing their own pizzas! You can find several outdoor eating spots with shade, so be sure to check it out!
Pepe by Jose Andreas
Pepe by Jose Andreas offers some delicious Spanish small plates right next to his table-service restaurant, Jaleo. This popular restaurant serves items like flautas with Manchego cheese and grated tomato, Spanish paninis with chorizo, cheese and honey, or chicken fritters with béchamel, this is the place for you!
Pepe puts a modern twist on Spanish comfort food, serving food from a walk-up window at their location in the West Side neighborhood. My husband and I had a good time eating at this location on our last trip before a Cirque du Soleil performance nearby.
Pizza Ponte
Pizza Ponte is another great option for large Sicilian pizza slices, sandwiches and Italian pastries. This quick service option is found in the Landing area, near the Aerophile balloon. Those with a sweet tooth will love their dessert offerings, including cannoli, tiramisu, cheesecake and the classic chocolate chip cookies.
Cookes of Dublin
Cookes of Dublin is a fantastic quick service option connected with Raglan Road Irish Pub. You can grab some delicious fish and chips here with a side of mushy peas to make all of your Irish dreams come true! Kids’ meals include fish and chips, burger and chips or chicken and chips to make all of your family members happy. If you can catch some live music coming from Raglan Road, you are really in luck!
The Daily Poutine
The Daily Poutine can be found in a kiosk in the Town Center area, close to the Disney Springs Starbucks. Indulge your love of poutine here. You can find all kids, including butter chicken, Canadian with cheese curds, Korean with kimchi, and buffalo chicken. If you need some quick comfort food from up north, try out the Daily Poutine!
The Basket at Wine Bar George
If you don’t mind dining al fresco, check out the Basket at Wine Bar George. You can find it under the awning of Wine Bar George, located in the Landing area. Here, you can find frozen alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine menu, and bites to go like mac and cheese, homemade hummus, or a hand pie.
You will find plenty of adult beverage options, including wine, beer, cocktails, and cider. Wine Bar George is one of the best restaurants in Disney Springs, so the Basket is a nice quick option to enjoy when you just want a taste!
Disney Springs Food Trucks
Disney Food Trucks can also be found at Disney Springs! Check them out in the West Side neighborhood, in the Exposition Park area. Hours and days open may vary so take that into account before you travel.
Current offerings include the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Truck, Cilantro Urban Eatery, and GoJuice.
Using My Disney Experience App
Remember to use the My Disney Experience app throughout your Walt Disney World resort vacation. At Disney Springs, utilize the mobile order feature for your quick service meals. You can also find table service reservations, park maps, ride times, tickets, shows and character meet times there. The app is essential to a well-planned trip! Be sure to check in with your travel agent specializing in Disney if you need some help. We are well versed in Disney and can help walk you through it.
Dessert Options
Disney Springs is also home to plenty of delicious dessert choices. It is actually hard to narrow down! Here are some of my favorites:
- Gideon’s Bakehouse serves amazing cookies, weighing almost 1/2 pound each! Be sure to stop by early as you may need to get on a standby list to enter. The lines can get quite long. The Peanut Butter iced coffee definitely deserves a try!
- Amorette’s Patisserie is another delicious choice serving beautiful French desserts and pastries. You can also order specialty cakes, perfect for celebrating milestones and birthdays.
- Salt and Straw is for the adventurous dessert lover! They keep it exciting, serving unique flavored ice creams in the West Side area.
- Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is a classic stop for delicious ice cream, chocolate and hot chocolate. You can find Ghirardelli in the Marketplace area.
I hope this post helps you better understand all of your many quick service options at Disney Springs! Be sure to book your Disney travel with an agent (like me!) who knows Disney well. We can help you book your packages, plan your days, and find the best options for your family! Sign up below for my free packing newsletter and keep reading for more great travel content.
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