Quick Service At Disney That’s Easy On Your Wallet

Quick service at Disney World is not to be underrated! It’s where you’ll find some of the most delicious and affordable food on Disney property!

If you’re looking to save money on your next trip, the quick service at Disney World should not be overlooked! When you think of theme park food, you may be thinking of hamburgers, chicken strips, and hotdogs, especially at quick service locations. But what if I told you you can get lobster bisque, Bao buns, and authentic French sandwiches? It’s true! Not only can you find amazing food at quick service locations around Disney World, but it can also be very affordable!

This is the second in our series. In the first post, which you can read here, we shared our favorite meals for less than $10 – so be sure to go back and read that one too. Some of my all-time favorites from that post, are the Holiday Turkey Sandwich at Earl Of Sandwich, the Morning Flatbread at Polynesian Village Resort, and the Pretzel Breakfast Sandwich at The Friar’s Nook.

Disney can be very expensive. There are no two ways around that, but there are many ways to save, and food is one of them. We have a whole series on how to save at Disney World, including the cheapest way to do Disney and more, so be sure to check those posts out!

What IS A Disney Quick Service Restaurant?

A quick service restaurant at Disney World is where you order your food at a counter or window, pick up the food yourself, and find a seat. It is not a full-service situation. In the past, quick service locations weren’t known for having the best food, but that’s changed in recent years. In fact, some of the most delicious food on Disney property can be found at quick service locations, not to mention much more affordable. Don’t get me wrong, a nice table service restaurant is a treat, but it comes with a price. Disney table service restaurants are exorbitantly expensive, and it can be very frustrating to pay hundreds of dollars that just isn’t that good (looking at you, Ohana). Quick service restaurants are faster and more affordable and serve fantastic food!

Best Affordable Quick Service At Disney – Part Two

While slightly off-topic, sharing food is a frequent topic on my site and one of my favorite ways to save at Disney. I’ve been receiving more comments about this lately, so I wanted to address why we’re big fans of splitting meals.

You get to try more. The bottom line is if I finish an entire hamburger meal myself, I’ll be stuffed for hours. Disney has amazing snacks so by not stuffing myself, I’m leaving room to try more.

I want to be comfortable. The last thing I want to do is walk around Disney World in the heat or go on rides feeling full and uncomfortable.

It’s wasteful. Some portions are simply too much for one person. Have you ever watched how much food people throw away? I prefer not to be wasteful, save room in my stomach, and not throw my money in the trash.

Most of the topics I write about on the site involve saving money, and sharing meals is a great way to do so. But since I know you’re all here for the food, let’s dive in!

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Hand-Dipped Corn Dog $11.49

Sleepy Hollow

• Location: Magic Kingdom > Liberty Square
• Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
• Mobile Ordering? Yes
• Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Sleepy Hollow Menu

I’m always surprised by how many people still don’t know about this quick-service location at Magic Kingdom. Sleepy Hollow is a hidden gem – and so is this corndog! It’s perfectly fried without being greasy, the batter has a touch of sweetness, and the hotdog itself is plump, juicy, and crisp. It’s also huge. The picture doesn’t do the size justice. For just $11.49, this is an incredible deal, especially since you get a side of chips with it, and I am always here for chips – ha! Highly recommend!

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Ronto Morning Wrap $12.79

Ronto Roasters

• Location: Hollywood Studios > Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
• Mobile Ordering? Yes
• Open: Breakfast and Lunch
• Ronto Roasters Menu

Don’t let the simplicity of the Ronto Morning Wrap fool you. It’s delicious! The pita itself is soft, tender, and flavorful. I expected the egg patty to be hard and rubbery, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. As you can see, the cheese is plentiful, and you get a huge piece of grilled pork sausage. Personally, I think the peppercorn sauce makes the dish, so we always ask for more!

There is also a Ronto Wrap available for lunch and dinner that’s equally as delicious. We will get a picture of that on our next trip in January 2025. It comes with roasted pork and grilled pork sausage, tangy slaw, the same peppercorn sauce, and pita bread. It’s so good!

Ronto Roasters was an answer to prayer for those of us who prayed for more quick service options at Hollywood Studios. The menu is unique and has some of our favorite meals on Disney property.

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Croissant Salé $9.50

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

Les Halles is one of the quickest Disney quick-service restaurants. Even when the line is long, it moves fast! The Croissant Salé is something I look forward to on every trip. The croissant itself is light, buttery, and flaky. The bacon adds texture, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the eggs add creaminess, making this a glorious combination of textures. We asked to have it toasted, which I highly recommend. This sandwich is simple and delicious every single time.

Pro tip: Les Halles is also one of the few places to get breakfast early in the World Showcase at Epcot.

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Crispy Chicken Tenders $7.99

Chicken Guy!

• Location: Disney Springs > Town Center
• Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
• Mobile Ordering? No
• Open: Lunch and Dinner
• Chicken Guy! Menu

Chicken tenders aren’t typically my first choice, but I know there are a lot of chicken tender lovers out there, and Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs doesn’t disappoint. The tenders are crispy, and the breading is flavorful without being greasy. The real draw here is the dipping sauces. There are many choices, and sampling the different sauces is fun for everyone. We paid $7.99 for four chicken tenders, which is a pretty good deal considering the size of the tenders. Since we were sharing, we opted for a side of fries for $3.49. Having said that, I would’ve been satisfied with four tenders. Our meal came with two sauces; each additional sauce was $0.50. The honey mustard was standard but flavorful, and I loved the donkey sauce, which combines mayonnaise, roasted garlic, white mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon.

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Breakfast Totchos $10.99

Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery

• Location: Animal Kingdom > Africa
• Dining Plan? No
• Mobile Ordering? No
• Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery Menu

You might mistake Kusafiri for a small bakery or coffee shop, but this little Disney quick service stand serves up some of the best little bites at Animal Kingdom. The breakfast tatchos are an explosion of flavors and textures! Crispy tater tots are topped with creamy eggs, savory cheese sauce, salty bacon, and chewy cheese curds – and it’s delicious! We aren’t huge breakfast eaters, so this is enough for us for $10.99.

If you prefer something sweet, add the pistachio honey croissant to your order and thank me later. I’m in love with this pastry, and it will be included in my next Disney food post, where I will share our favorite snacks at Disney World that cost five dollars or less, so stay tuned for that. I realize these are just over $10, but they’re too good not to share!

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Bavarian Pretzel $10.00

BaseLine Tap House

• Location: Hollywood Studios > Grand Avenue
• Dining Plan? No
• Mobile Ordering? No
• Open: Lunch and Dinner
• BaseLine Tap House Menu

Is it a pretzel meal? For me, it is, and there are no rules on vacation, ha! The pretzel at Baseline Taphouse is one of the best on Disney property. It’s huge and filling and will only cost you $10 plus tax. The beer cheese fondue is absolutely delicious, and you’ll also get a side of spicy mustard. Pro tip. Dip the pretzel in both sauces and thank me later!

Baseline Taphouse is not only a quick service restaurant but also a small brewery serving delicious drinks! It’s our favorite place to take a break and people-watch at Hollywood Studios. The vibe is comfortable, we love the seating outside, and the selection of beer and snacks is great. If you’re hungry enough, there’s a California Cheese and Charcuterie Plate for $13.00 that we thoroughly enjoy!

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Breakfast Flatbread $10.79

Contempo Café

• Location: Contemporary Resort
• Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
• Mobile Ordering? Yes
• Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Contempo Café Menu

After trying the morning flatbread at Captain Cook’s (aka one of the best quick service meals on Disney property!), I was on a quest to try every breakfast flatbread/pizza on Disney property. When I read that the Breakfast Flatbread at Contempo came with sausage gravy, I couldn’t wait to try it, and it did not disappoint. The crust was chewy with crispy edges and held up well to the toppings. Although it wasn’t loaded with toppings like the one at Polynesian, it was the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The gravy was flavorful and added enough moisture to the pizza without making it messy. As for portion and value, you can’t go wrong. For just $10.79 plus tax, it’s easily shareable between two people. Highly recommend!

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Stuffed Pancake Sandwich $8.99

Drinkwallah

• Location: Animal Kingdom > Asia
• Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
• Mobile Ordering? No
• Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Drinkwallah Menu

This may look small, but don’t be deceived. It’s dense, hearty, and filling. The Marshall’s Favorite Stuffed Pancake Sandwich is a pancake-like dough stuffed with egg, cheese, sausage, and guava jelly. We had mixed feelings about this but enjoyed it enough that it made the list. Overall, it was too dry for my taste, but my husband enjoyed it. The filling had good flavor, but I would have liked more guava jelly. For $8.99, this is a filling breakfast, and you can find it at Pongo Pongo, Trek Snacks, and Drinkwallah, which is where we got ours.

Drinkwallah is an unassuming little standover in Asia and one of our favorite quick service spots at Disney, but not necessarily for the food. If you walk behind the building, there is a small covered seating area right along the water. We love hanging out here and taking a break!

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Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup $9.99

Boardwalk Deli

• Location: Disney’s BoardWalk
• Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
• Mobile Ordering? Yes
• Open: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Boardwalk Deli Menu

Many people don’t know that the Boardwalk even has a quick service location. The deli is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has some hidden gems like the Rueben, brownie, and grilled cheese sandwich! Grilled cheese and tomato soup are classics, and this hit the spot on a cool January day. We found a table on the Boardwalk and thoroughly enjoyed this meal for just $9.99. While the grilled cheese was nothing fancy, it doesn’t need to be. The bread was buttery and toasty, and the cheese was gooey and plentiful. We happily dipped it into the tomato soup, which was tangy, tomatoey, and delicious. This is simple comfort food.

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Cuban Sandwich $12.79

Backlot Express

• Location: Hollywood Studios > Echo Lake
• Dining Plan? Yes – Quick Service
• Mobile Ordering? Yes
• Open: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Backlot Express Menu

I consider myself A Cuban sandwich aficionado, and I absolutely loved this! It was a total flavor bomb, and my husband and I both commented on how much pork was on the sandwich. As you can see, there was also no shortage of cheese, which was perfectly melted and flavorful. This sandwich has a ton of protein and was very filling! The side of plantain chips was a pleasant surprise, and something different from the standard Disney chips served almost everywhere. They had a subtle sweetness that balanced the savory flavors of the sandwich perfectly. There’s no way I could’ve eaten the sandwich myself, so this Is definitely one you can split between two people!

That’s a wrap on round two of our favorite affordable quick service meals at Disney! I do my best to update all these posts with menu changes, but it’s hard to keep up with the ever-changing menus at Disney World. Please let me know if you find something I need to correct. I genuinely appreciate the help!

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