If you’re looking for the best quick service at Disney World that won’t break your budget, look no further. Here are a few of our favorites for $10 or less!
The food at Disney World has come a long way. I grew up in Florida and have been visiting Disney since I was a little girl, and that’s a lot of years, lol! My daughter also worked at Disney World, and we’ve visited yearly for as long as I can remember. Needless to say, we’ve seen a lot of changes over the years, especially when it comes to food. While there are some amazing table-service restaurants at Disney, I’m all about saving money, and you do not have to wreck your budget to eat amazing food while on property. In fact, some of the best quick service at Disney World is surprisingly affordable.
Having said that, with hundreds of restaurants on Disney property, it can be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. While there are many ways to save money at Disney World, like sharing meals and bringing in your own food, we are foodies, and taste comes first. It doesn’t matter how cheap it is if it isn’t delicious, right? This is the first in several food reviews from our trip, and I’m starting with some of our favorites.
Best Quick Service At Disney World For $10 Or Less
On this trip, we focused on trying new dishes, not our old favorites. We had some truly fantastic food for $10 or less. A few of the dishes are on the smaller side, and some people may say they aren’t big enough to be meals. I don’t have a huge appetite, and I don’t want to be uncomfortably full. Some dishes, like Marshall’s Stuffed Pancake Sandwich, are very hearty and filling, even though they may not look that way. We also love trying as many dishes as possible and want to leave room to try more.
We graze throughout the park and rarely eat at table-service restaurants. You’ll notice that most of the meals and snacks below are from quick-service restaurants and kiosks. That’s how we like to eat, so keep that in mind as you work your way through this list. Without further ado, I’m so excited to share these with you, and I’m already counting down the days until I can eat them again!
I have videos for most of the dishes below on my Instagram page. If you go to my profile, you will see highlight bubbles with each of our trips!
Holiday Turkey Sandwich at Earl Of Sandwich
Earl Of Sandwich
- Location: Disney Springs > Marketplace
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? No
- Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Earl Of Sandwich Disney Springs Menu
On the first day we arrive at Disney World, it’s a tradition to go to Earl of Sandwich at Disney Springs! We’ve tried nearly everything on the menu, but the holiday turkey sandwich is my favorite. It comes with turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and mayonnaise on their famous toasted sandwich bread. This tastes like the sandwich you would make the day after Thanksgiving, but even better! It’s the perfect combination of savory and salty, with just a hint of sweetness from the cranberry. The bread is toasted but not crunchy, which I appreciate.
Coming in at just $8.99, this is a fantastic value. The sandwich is big enough that I can’t finish it myself, and it is easily shareable between two people if you upgrade to a combo for $4.99 more. If you order the combo, you will get your choice of chips, a cookie or brownie, a side salad, a cup of soup, or wedges on the side, along with a regular-size fountain drink. I always go for the tomato soup. It’s so good!
Chipotle Barbecue Loaded Fries $7.79
Casey’s Corner
- Location: Magic Kingdom > Main Street, U.S.A.
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? Yes
- Open: Lunch and Dinner
- Casey’s Corner Menu
There’s nothing not to love about this dish. Crispy, salty fries, tender pork, cool and crunchy coleslaw, topped with sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. This is the most delicious combination of flavors and textures! As someone who doesn’t usually go for barbecue, I appreciated how these ingredients balanced each other, and there wasn’t too much of any one thing. I was concerned about the chipotle, but the spice level is very mild, and the coleslaw helps to mellow it out. At $7.79, this is a fantastic value, very filling, and the protein from the generous amount of pork will help keep you full.
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Morning Flatbread $10.59
Capt. Cook’s
- Location: Polynesian Village Resort
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? Yes
- Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Capt. Cook’s Menu
I love this flatbread so much that I wrote an entire post about it. Instead of repeating myself, you can read why I consider this the best breakfast at Disney World. This should definitely be on your list when budgeting for food at Disney. It’s SUCH a great value! While you’re there, make some time to enjoy the grounds of the Polynesian resort. It’s stunning! My husband and I love to walk down by the water and follow the new(ish) walking path that connects to the Grand Floridian. If you like walking, the path goes from the Polynesian to the Magic Kingdom. We went in January when the weather was perfect and enjoyed this walk several times.
Buffalo Chicken Chips $9.79
Trilo-Bites
- Location: Animal Kingdom > DinoLand U.S.A
- Dining Plan? No
- Mobile Ordering? No
- Open: Lunch and Dinner
- Trilo-Bites Menu
My husband and I are not usually fans of buffalo, so we were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this dish. The chips were crunchy without being greasy and held up well to the toppings. The buffalo sauce was moderately spicy, and I appreciated that it was plentiful without being too much. The blue cheese was creamy and tangy, and I loved the celery relish. The combination of flavors and textures was just delicious. My only note is that I wish there was more relish, and I will ask for more the next time we order this. This is a generous portion for just $10.59 and easily shareable.
Kids’ Disney Check Meal – Turkey Sandwich $7.79
Woody’s Lunch Box
- Location: Animal Kingdom > DinoLand U.S.A
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? Yes
- Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Woody’s Lunch Box Menu
This is easily one of the best values at Disney World! For just $7.79, you get half of a sandwich, two sides, and a drink. The sandwich was delicious, but I found it a little dry. After adding additional mayonnaise and mustard, it was perfect. I appreciated the amount of turkey and the hearty, multigrain bread. The day we went, it was chilly, so I also enjoyed the warm tomato soup and crispy, salty tater tots on the side. The kids’ meals include bottled water, apple juice, or milk, and it’s more than enough for an adult as a lighter meal.
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Lobster Bisque Bread Bowl $6.95
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
- Location: Epcot > France Pavillion
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? No
- Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie Menu
As someone who’s not a fan of lobster, I did not expect to love this as much as I did. It was absolutely delicious and hit the spot on a cool January day. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the lobster flavorful is not overpowering, which I appreciated. At just $6.95, this is a fantastic value! The portion is generous, and the bread bowl makes it very filling. Some of the best quick service at Disney World can be found at Les Halles. They have everything from sandwiches and quiche to croissants and pastries, so be sure to add this to your list!
Pretzel Breakfast Sandwich $9.25
The Friar’s Nook
- Location: Magic Kingdom > Fantasyland
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? Yes
- Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- The Friar’s Nook Menu
If you love a pretzel, you’ll love this sandwich! The bread was soft and had a classic pretzel flavor. The sausage added fantastic flavor, and there was plenty of it. This is a fantastic value! The sandwich is large and filling, and it comes with tater tots. Two people can easily share this, especially at breakfast. You can order a small side of cheese sauce (shown) or sausage gravy for a dollar more. When we were there, they had just turned over the menu from breakfast to lunch, so I couldn’t get the gravy, but I definitely will next time. This is a unique and delicious twist on a classic sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich!
Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Pulled Pork $6.79
Eight Spoon Café
- Location: Animal Kingdom > Discovery Island
- Dining Plan? No
- Mobile Ordering? No
- Open: Lunch and Dinner
- Eight Spoon Café Menu
The baked mac & cheese with pulled pork at Flame Tree Barbecue gets a lot of hype, but don’t sleep on Eight Spoon Café! This dish is smaller but also half the price, and I appreciate its simplicity. (the Flame Tree version also has coleslaw and onion rings on top) The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and I love the baked cheese crust on top. The pork is chewy and smoky, and the barbecue sauce is flavorful without being too sweet. I’m obsessed with scallions, so I also appreciate the generousness here. They add a pop of freshness and crunch to the dish. This is an explosion of flavors and textures and a great value at just $6.79. This is stick-to-your-ribs kind of food – very filling and satisfying!
Kid’s Macaroni & Cheese $6.99
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- Location: Epcot > World Showcase > American Pavillion
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? Yes
- Open: Lunch and Dinner
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse Menu
Some of the best quick service at Disney World is in the form of a kids’ meal—but for adults—and the kid’s macaroni and cheese at Regal Eagle Smokehouse is hugely popular for a reason. The macaroni and cheese is some of the best on the property. It tastes homemade, and the cheese blend is flavorful and strong in the best way. The crunchy, garlicky breadcrumbs on top are plentiful and add a nice texture.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse offers the best selection of sides for kids’ meals. Instead of just a Cutie, fries, or apple slices, kids (or adults) can choose from coleslaw, french fries, onion rings, baked beans with burnt ends, watermelon, or pickles. We went with coleslaw and onion rings. This is a LOT of food for a kids’ meal and such a great value for $6.99.
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Ortolana Sicilian Slice $9.00
Pizza Ponte
- Location: Disney Springs > The Landing
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? No
- Open: Lunch and Dinner
- Pizza Ponte Menu
Pizza Ponte is known for its ginormous slices of pizza, but it also has a solid selection of salads, sandwiches, and desserts. The choice of pizza rotates, but today, I ordered the Ortolana, which is topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, bell peppers, spinach, and Kalamata olives. The crust itself is tender and pillowy with crispy, charred edges. I LOVE a good veggie pizza, and this did not disappoint. I would order this again and again. It will cost you nine dollars and is easily shareable between two people. You can see in the picture that it’s hanging off the plate. This Sicilian-style pizza has a thicker, almost focaccia-like crust, making it very filling!
Cheeseburger Steamed Pod $8.59
Satu’li Canteen
- Location: Animal Kingdom > Pandora
- Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
- Mobile Ordering? Yes
- Open: Lunch and Dinner
- Satu’li Canteen Menu
The cheeseburger steamed pods at Satu’li Canteen have a cult following, and after trying them on our last trip, I totally understand why. They taste exactly like a McDonald’s cheeseburger but better. The filling is a beefy mixture with onions, cheese, and pickles. It’s so flavorful! The dough is soft and fluffy and holds up well to the filling. The kids’ meals’ sides here are very limited, so I chose double chips, which were a combination of sweet potato chips, blue corn tortilla chips, and the standard house-made potato chips served all over Disney. They were fresh, lightly salted, and went well with the steamed pod. I asked for a side of their creamy herb dressing to dip my chips in. It’s so good! I’d put this in my top five favorite kids’ meals at Disney World. This is a delicious and filling meal for just $8.59.
Quick Service At Disney World – Honorable Mentions
In addition to the deliciousness we’ve already discussed, here are a few more of our favorite quick-serve restaurants at Disney. These didn’t make the $10 cut, but you should know about them!
Cookes of Dublin in The Landing at Disney Springs
- Famous Fish’ n Chips $15.99: Premium North Atlantic beer-battered cod and chips served with house-made tartar sauce.
Cookes Of Dublin is such a vibe. Order from the counter and grab a table outside at Hole In The Wall Pub. The fish and chips cost $15.99, but the portion is humongous. It’s one of our favorite meals to share with an ice-cold Guinness!
Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom
- Sea Captain’s Fish Sandwich $13.29: Battered fish, red cabbage slaw, tartar sauce, and french fries.
Columbia Harbour House has always been one of our favorite quick restaurants on Disney property. Grab a table upstairs where it’s quieter, even on busy days. The fish sandwich is huge, and we love any sandwich with slaw!
Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Pulled Pork Nachos $10.29: These are topped with cheese, spicy mayonnaise, pico de gallo, and pineapple salsa.
Captain Cook’s is so underrated. We often go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and then take some time to enjoy the gorgeous grounds of the Polynesian resort. The pork nachos are one of the best dishes on the property. We will have a full review soon!
BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk
- Everything Bagel Sandwich $8.99: Cage-free egg, sausage patty, and cheddar on an everything bagel served with choice of side
One of our favorite times to visit The Boardwalk is in the morning. It’s usually pretty empty, and we enjoy grabbing breakfast at Boardwalk Deli while taking in the sights and sounds. The Everything Bagel sandwich is hearty, savory, filling, and delicious and comes with a side!
Gasparilla Island Grill at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Italian Sandwich $11.79: Ham, salami, capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, Italian dressing, and olive aïoli on a house-made sub roll served with choice of side.
Touring the resorts is the perfect way to spend a day outside of the parks when you’re at Disney while enjoying some of the best food on property. The Italian sandwich at Gasparilla’s has all the classic flavors you want in an Italian sandwich, including the Italian dressing and olive oil that soaks the bread. It’s GIANT and perfect for sharing!
Flame Tree Barbecue in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom
- Smokehouse Chicken Salad $11.99: Pulled chicken on top of mixed greens salad tossed with smoked cheddar, diced granny smith apples, dried cranberries, cornbread croutons, crispy onions, and barbecue-ranch dressing
Most guests go to Flame Tree Barbecue for the barbecue, but everyone needs to know about the Smokehouse Chicken Salad! If you think salads are boring, then you’re eating boring salads, and this salad is anything but boring. It’s fresh, hearty, savory, and a total flavor bomb. It’s one of my favorite meals at Animal Kingdom!
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