The opening day for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has arrived! This means new merchandise, topiaries, and, of course, lots of food. Be sure to keep reading as we’ve reviewed every single item available at the festival, and even provided a helpful ranking to let you know if that item is worth your time, or worth skipping!

Florida Fresh

Food:

• 🆕 Conch Fritters with Key Lime Aïoli – $6.50
• Cubanito – $6.75
• Florida Strawberry Shortcake – $5

Beverages:

• Cucumber Watermelon Slushy (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
• 🆕 Brewery Ommegang Melon Falls Watermelon Kolsch, Cooperstown, NY – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Starlight Papaya Pilsner, Orlando, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Southern Tier Brewing Co. Strawberry Shortcake Imperial Ale, Lakewood, NY – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Cucumber Watermelon Slushy – $13
• Beer Flight – $10.25

*NEW* Conch Fritters – $6.50
with Key Lime Aïoli

Doughy, a little fishy, but overall pretty solid. The Keylime aïoli is a nice touch as the tartness counters the fishiness of the fried conch fritters well. It’s not a bad size serving given the price, and it’s also a nice offering since Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort got rid of their conch fritters.

Rank out of 7: 4

Cubanito – $6.75
with Mojo-Marinated Pork Belly, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles and Stone Ground Mustard Sauce

The two new dishes here are both huge successes. This is the best Cuban sandwich we’ve had. Everything was balanced and fresh.

Rank out of 7: 7

Florida Strawberry Shortcake – $5
with Vanilla Pound Cake, Macerated Strawberries, Strawberry Sauce, and Whipped Cream

The shortcake proved to be much harder than we thought it would be. It’s very crunchy, because it’s far too hard. It tastes like a stale cookie. The whipped cream is almost flavorless. It has too much salt; we don’t even feel like we’ve eaten a dessert. Salty but sweet can work, but this is on the opposite end of the spectrum.  It’s stale, hard, and gross. This is one of the worst items we’ve had in all our years of reviewing festivals. We could make this better at home.

Rank out of 7: 1

Cucumber Watermelon Slushy (Non-Alcoholic) – $5

There are a lot of cucumber-heavy drinks this year. Those who enjoy cucumber drinks may enjoy this, but our group wasn’t partial to any of the cucumber-forward options.

Rank out of 7: 3

Cucumber Watermelon Slushy with Gin – $13

It has a strong cucumber flavor. It’s a little sharp but refreshing. The gin gives it a slight improvement over the non-alcoholic version.

Rank out of 7: 4

This booth can be found at #31 on the map below.

EPCOT Farmers Feast

Early Bloom Menu (MARCH 5 – APRIL 5)

Food:

• 🆕 Grilled Asparagus – $5.50
• 🆕 Scallop with Spring Pea Risotto – $8
• 🆕 Blueberry Crumble Cake – $4.75

Beverages:

• 🆕 Gulf Stream Brewing Les Rêves de Monet Lager with Lavender, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 B. Nektar Peach Tea Mead, Ferndale, MI – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Collective Arts Brewing Spring Pilsner, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail – $12
• Frozen Lemon Tea Cocktail – $12
• Beverage Flight – $10.25

*NEW* Grilled Asparagus – $5.50
with Pancetta Bacon, Spring Peas, Frisée Lettuce, Truffle-Sherry Vinaigrette, and Soft-Poached Egg

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Scallop with Spring Pea Risotto – $8
featuring Ben’s Original™ International Grains™ Arborio Rice, Lemon-Beurre Blanc and Gremolata

This dish comes with two scallops. Both were perfectly cooked, tender and not fishy. The dish was creamy with a hint of lemon, the peas were bursting with flavor, and the rice was perfectly cooked.

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Blueberry Crumble Cake – $4.75
with Blueberry-Lemon Zest Soft-Serve and Blueberry Compote

The blueberry crumble cake was sweet and tart. The ice cream was blueberry-flavored and the crumble cake texture was similar to cheesecake. It was like a blueberry cobbler cheesecake with blueberry ice cream.

Rank out of 7: 5

Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail – $12
Islamorada Hibiscus Gin and Simply Lemonade

The first sip of this beverage was extremely tart, to the point that it made our mouths pucker. After letting the ice melt a little bit, this was a really nice lemonade option. The strong notes of hibiscus and the dry gin help balance out the sour lemonade. If you enjoy tropical hibiscus flavors and dry gin, this would be a refreshing choice!

Rank out of 7: 5

Frozen Lemon Tea Cocktail – $12
with Bärenjäger Honey and Bourbon

This is a strong cocktail with an equally strong honey flavor reminiscent of Halls lozenges. It’s alcohol-forward.

Rank out of 7: 6

This booth can be found at #30 on the map below.

The Citrus Blossom

Food:

• Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp – $7.50
• Citrus-Baked Brie – $5.50
• Lumpia (Plant-Based) – $6
• Lemon Tart (Plant-Based) – $5

Beverages:

• Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic) – $15
• 🆕 3 Daughters Brewing Orange Blossom Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 BrewDog Yuzu Rice Lager, Canal Winchester, OH – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Copperpoint Brewing Co. Lemon Meringue Blonde Fruit Beer, Boynton Beach, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Key Lime Wine Slushy – $13
• Beverage Flight – $10.25

Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp – $7.50
with Orange-Chile Sauce

This comes in a great size for a festival. While the shrimp are cooked very well, this really needed more of the orange sesame sauce, as we got most of the flavor from the deep-fried batter. We didn’t get much from the sauce, as there’s barely any orange flavoring. We really wished the sauce would’ve come through more.

Rank out of 7: 3

Citrus-Baked Brie – $5.50
with Orange-Lemon Marmalade, Limoncello-Macerated Blueberries, and Spiced Marcona Almonds

The blueberry mixed with the lemon sauce makes this dish really tart. The dough could’ve been a little crisper for our taste to add a bit of texture. Still, this is a very unique offering for the festival. We definitely recommend it!

Rank out of 7: 5

Lumpia – $6
with Plant-Based Pork, Green Papaya Salad, and Yuzu Sweet-and-Sour

The yuzu sweet-and-sour sauce is overpowering. It has a nice kick but it’s all you end up tasting. The plant-based pork is good quality and pretty spicy on its own. This is a greasy dish.

Rank out of 7: 4

Lemon Tart – $5
with Lemon Curd, Blood Orange Fluid Gel, Aquafaba Meringues, and Raspberry Powder

This is pretty average for a lemon tart. It has a nice lemon curd and a soft pie crust. It’s middle of the road.

Rank out of 7: 4

Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-Alcoholic) – $15

As we’ve previously reported, the sipper has been redesigned, but the drink that comes with it remains the same. This tastes like a Creamsicle with a little lemon sorbet. It’s very refreshing and flavorful and makes for a great non-alcoholic drink. We recommend this!

Rank out of 7: 7

Key Lime Wine Slushy – $13

This has the perfect iconic Key Lime tartness in a smooth, cool slush.

Rank out of 7: 7

This booth can be found at #4 on the map below.

*NEW* Beach Grub

Food:

• 🆕 Seafood Bake – $8.50
• Grilled Street Corn on the Cob (Plant-Based) – $6
• 🆕 S’mores Bar – $5.50

Beverages:

• 🆕 Coconut Water (Non-Alcoholic) – $4
• 🆕 Coconut Water – $11.50

*NEW* Seafood Bake – $8.50
with Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Andouille Sausage, Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Persillade Butter, White Wine Broth, and Grilled Sourdough

For starters, the dish was missing the andouille sausage. Overall, the offering was very inconsistent. The shrimp and mussels were excellent, the grilled sourdough was good, and the broth was also pleasant. However, the clam was very gritty almost like sand, to which one of our review team members said, “It is Beach Grub!” The potatoes were so undercooked they were basically raw.

Rank out of 7: 3

Grilled Street Corn on the Cob – $6
with Savory Garlic Spread and “Cheese”

The seasoning on this corn on the cob is good, but nothing special. Corn on the cob is usually street food for fairs and flea markets, so it feels like there was a lack of effort/ingenuity in creating this for the outdoor kitchen. It would have been better if it was hot, but that’s always a gamble with festival food. The vegan cheese is the weakest part, but overall, it’s good.

Rank out of 7: 5

*NEW* S’mores Bar – $5.50
Fudge Brownie, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Meringue, and Smoked Graham Cracker

The S’mores Bar had a strong fudge flavor and the smokiness made the dish. The toasted meringue was perfect and the crunchy texture of the graham cracker was also nice.

*NEW* Coconut Water (Non-Alcoholic) – $4

this, one of our review team members said, “Oh! What’s wrong with that?” which best sums up this review. This was the worst coconut water we’ve ever had. The texture was thick and tasted like old water.

Rank out of 7: 1

*NEW* Coconut Water – $11.50
with Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum

This is our fourth time ever giving an item a score of 0 out of 7. This was even worse than the non-alcoholic coconut water. It tasted like murky water or as one of our review team members said, “like if you went to Key West and put a cup in the water and drank it.” It was bitter and weird. Just terrible.

Rank out of 7: 1

This booth can be found at #28 on the map below.

*NEW* Yacht Grub

Food:

• 🆕 Trio of Dips and Chips – $6.50
• 🆕 Meat Assorti – $6.75
• Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accompaniments – $6.50

Beverages:

• 🆕 Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail – $7.50
• 🆕 Lemon Sparkling Cocktail – $7.50
• 🆕 Orange Sparkling Cocktail – $7.50
• Sparkling Cocktail Flight – $14.50

*NEW* Trio of Dips and Chips – $6.50
Caramelized Onion Dip, Whipped Feta Dip, and Pimento Cheese with House-Made Potato Chips and Caviar

Overall this was a fun dish and it’s great for festal food as it’s easy to walk and eat this. The pimento cheese dip was very strong and rich in flavor with a nice spice at the end. The whipped feta dip contained caviar. It had a nice sharp flavor and was very creamy. We thought the carmelized onion dip was the best of the three with a peppery kick.

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Meat Assorti – $6.75
Beef Bresaola, Prosciutto Ham, and Salami with Baby Arugula, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Tomato Jam, Truffle Oil, and Grilled Ciabatta

Overall the dish wasn’t great. The tomato jam was the one good thing. The beef bresola was gamey and tasted a little funky. The mustard was just bad and would’ve done much better as spicy mustard.

Rank out of 7: 3

Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accompaniments – $6.50

We really enjoyed this dish. The description doesn’t specify the types of cheeses or what the accompaniments are but overall it was very good. The tomato jam was included in this dish along with another type of jam and honey. This is a solid festival offering.

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Elderflower Liqueur Cocktail – $7.50
Sparkling Wine, Seagram’s Club Soda, and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur

The drink was light, refreshing, and effervescent. Someone who enjoys elderflower would definitely like this drink. It would also pair nicely with the assorted artisanal cheeses.

Rank out of 7: 5

*NEW* Lemon Sparkling Cocktail – $7.50
Sparkling Wine, Seagram’s Club Soda, and Limoncello Liqueur

liked this beverage even more than the Elderflower Liqueuer Cocktail. It was very lemony, refreshing, and crisp.

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Orange Sparkling Cocktail – $7.50
Sparkling Wine, Seagram’s Club Soda, and Aperol Aperitivo Liqueur

This tasted very similar to the Lemon Sparkling Cocktail but with only a hint of orange. It was still good but the weakest of the three cocktails.

Rank out of 7: 4

This booth can be found at #27 on the map below.

Swirled Showcase

Food:

• Soft-Serve in a Waffle Cone – $6.50
• 🆕 Lemon Sorbet in a Waffle Cone – $6.50
• Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake – $5.50

Beverages:

• 🆕 Central 28 Beer Company Elderflower Pale Ale, DeBary, FL – $12
• 🆕 Lemon-Elderflower Float – $12.50

Soft-Serve in a Waffle Cone (Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly) – $6.50

This is amazing! The jelly tastes like the grape smoothie from the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. It’s like a grape soda from the ’80s. The peanut butter flavor is great, too. We would eat this every day, and it’s a great boost after some of the other Flower & Garden food.

Rank out of 7: 7

*NEW* Lemon Sorbet in a Waffle Cone – $6.50

This was very good and tasted just as advertised — lemon sorbet. The only downside is that it does melt fast in the Florida heat. You can opt to have it served in a cup instead.

Rank out of 7: 4

Liquid Nitro Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake – $5.50
with Fresh Honey, Granulated Honey, and Honey Mead Blueberry Compote

This, however, is excellent. The granulated honey and mascarpone make it a little gritty, but it’s so rich and pairs well with the compote.

Rank out of 7: 7

*NEW* Lemon-Elderflower Float – $12.50
Lemon Sorbet and Central 28 Beer Company Elderflower Pale Ale

This was very tart. The beer hitting the lemon created a sour and bitter taste.

Rank out of 7: 1

This booth can be found at #24 on the map below.

Trowel & Trellis

Food:

• Soy-Glazed Pork Sticky Ribs – $7.25
• Farmhouse Meatball (Plant-Based) – $6
• Chocolate Mousse Terrarium – $5.50

Beverages:

• 🆕 Tropical Punch (Non-Alcoholic) – $4.75
• 🆕 Ology Brewing Co. Spa Goggles Cucumber Lime Gose, Tallahassee, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Tropical Punch – $11.50

Soy-Glazed Pork Sticky Ribs – $7.25
with Green Onions and Peanuts

The meat was tender, and the barbecue flavor was very prominent. Our particular pieces didn’t have a ton of meat on them, but it’s difficult for ribs to be consistent. We were, however, a bit let down at the size of them, considering you only receive two.

Rank out of 7: 4

Farmhouse Meatball – $6
featuring Impossible Beef with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Aïoli

There’s a lot of good seasoning in here, and it has a texture close to a meatball. The spice comes through as a slow burn on the back end. The lentil wrap is so good. We’ll have this again.

Rank out of 7: 7

Chocolate Mousse Terrarium – $5.50
with Matcha Crumble and Chocolate Soil

Chocolate fans will enjoy this, but it’s nothing special. The chocolate soil gives a nice crunch, but it’s basically a fancy version of pudding dirt cups. Previous versions of this dish have been served, but unlike those, this one is not vegan.

Rank out of 7: 5

*NEW* Tropical Punch (Non-Alcoholic) – $4.75
Twinings Mango & Pineapple Herbal Tea with Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange and Guava Juice, Simply Fruit Punch, and Simple Syrup

This tasted like the fan-favorite POG (pineapple orange grapefruit) juice. It was a good juice just a small serving for being non-alcoholic.

Rank out of 7: 4

*NEW* Tropical Punch – $11.50
Twinings Mango & Pineapple Herbal Tea with Minute Maid Passion Fruit, Orange and Guava Juice, Simply Fruit Punch, and Simple Syrup, with Cruzan Mango Rum

This tasted like POG juice with rum. It reminded us of a tiki cocktail. Nice and refreshing and a tad bit tart.

Rank out of 7: 6

This booth can be found at #5 on the map below.

BRUNCHCOT

Food:

• Avocado Toast (Plant-Based) – $6.25
• Shrimp and Grits – $7.75
• Biscuit and Gravy (Plant-Based) – $6.75
• Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites – $5.25

Beverages:

• Fruit Cereal Shake (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
• 🆕 3 Daughters Brewing Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Peach Bellini – $11.50

Avocado Toast – $6.25
with Marinated Tomatoes and Plant-Based Cheese Crumbles on Toasted Ciabatta

avocado toast fell flat this year. The avocado spread felt low quality and the tomato wasn’t bursting with flavor. The cheese was fine but it was a forgettable dish.

Rank out of 7: 3

Shrimp and Grits – $7.75
Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Sweet Corn Salsa

Four shrimp came in a boat filled with sauce, corn, and grits. There’s a nice lingering spice to the entire dish that isn’t overpowering. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. The only real complaint we have about this dish is that there weren’t enough grits to really enjoy the sauce. It’s really a simple thing that could change day to day based on who’s preparing the food. Regardless, it’s a tasty dish that’s well worth the price.

Rank out of 7: 5

Biscuit and Gravy – $6.75
Featuring Impossible Sausage Gravy with Pepper Jelly

Last year this dish was Impossible chicken fried steak and we didn’t like it. Unfortunately, the Impossible sausage and pepper jelly version isn’t an improvement. The biscuit is chalky and dense. The sausage is good but the gravy isn’t. The pepper jelly gives it a little kick but not enough to save the dish.

Rank out of 7: 2

Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites – $5.25
with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Bacon

Absolutely phenomenal. It’s not advertised, but these are also cream-filled. The crispy, flakey, cinnamon-covered exterior matched with a rich cream and the hint of bacon makes for a glorious combination. These would be an item we would get every time we visit EPCOT if our diet would allow it. It’s also a pretty solid serving size for the price.

Rank out of 7: 7

Fruit Cereal Shake (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
Vanilla Soft-Serve and Fruit-Flavored Breakfast Cereal

We were excited to try this, but it was beyond even our expectations. The shake tastes like a bowl of Froot Loops, maybe one that has been sitting there for a bit, when the milk has absorbed some of the sugary, fruity flavor of the loops. The milky ice cream flavor mixed with this sweet, sugary tinge of Froot Loops makes for a shake you simply must get if you are going to this event. We also don’t recommend using a straw as it’s rather pleasant to get the crunch of the actual Fruit Loops with the burst of flavor from the shake.

Rank out of 7: 5

Peach Bellini – $11.50

This is a very champagne-forward drink. We had a bit of a problem as most of our peach flavoring was found sitting at the bottom of the glass, but after we gave the drink a good stir, everything mixed together nicely. Our biggest gripe is that this is a bit on the smaller side for the price, and there are probably better options available at another kitchen. However, this drink is refreshing and fruity should you choose to give it a try.

Rank out of 7: 4

This booth can be found at #3 on the map below.

The Land Cart

Food:

• 🆕 Mediterranean Vegetable Wrap (Plant-Based) – $11
• Strawberry Fruit Bar (Plant-Based) – $6

Beverages:

• Tropical Smoothie – $6.25

*NEW* Mediterranean Vegetable Wrap – $11
Pickled Vegetables, Hummus, Cucumber, Spring Mix, Tomato, Plant-Based Chipotle Cream

The sandwich is very thick as it should be for the price. It is a standard mix of vegetables with no unique flavors but it is very fresh. It feels unremarkable compared to the other plant-based festival items.

Rank out of 7: 3

Tropical Smoothie – $6.25
DOLE Whip Pineapple, Banana and Mango

This lives up to its name, tasting like tropical sunshine in a cup. The flavors all work together, and they taste fresh.

Rank out of 7: 7

This booth can be found at #29 on the map below.

Connections Eatery

Food:

• Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich- $13.19
• 🆕 Lemon-Lavender Baumkuchen with Lavender Anglaise – $6.29
• 🆕 Carrot Cake Liege Waffle – $5.79

Beverages:

• Blood Orange-Hibiscus Margarita – $15.50

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich – $13.19
Southern-Fried Chicken Sandwich with Hot Honey and Pickles on a Brioche Bun

The dishes at Connections Eatery are unique because they are full-size as opposed to the tasting sizes at the booths. If you’re looking for something hearty and filling, this is an excellent choice. The chicken isn’t very hot, but it’s thick and tasty. The cabbage is crisp and the pickles are the perfect finishing touch.

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Lemon-Lavender Baumkuchen – $6.29
with Lavender Anglaise

This dish was fantastic and the best Baumkuchen we’ve had at EPCOT. The cake was delicate and moist while the icing was sugary and had a slight crunch to it. The hint of lavender was pleasant and the lemon tied it together nicely at the end. We would definitely come back to have this again.

Rank out of 7: 7

*NEW* Carrot Cake Liege Waffle – $5.79
with Candied Pecans and Cream Cheese Icing

Sadly the waffle is the worst part but the one we had was at least soft and we were easily able to cut it. The waffle tasted more like pecan pie than carrot cake and the topping was syrupy sweet.

Rank out of 7: 4

Blood Orange-Hibiscus Margarita – $15.50
Teremana Tequila with Hibiscus Syrup, Blood Orange Syrup, and Simply Orange Juice

If you’re looking for a margarita, skip Jardin de Fiestas and come straight here. It’s a little on the syrupy side but it’s overall very good.

Rank out of 7: 6

This booth can be found at #1 on the map below.

The Honey Bee-stro

Food:

• Chicken and Waffles – $7
• Honey-Glazed Cauliflower – $5

Beverages:

• Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with Streusel (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
• Collective Arts Brewing Honey Lager, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine, St. Petersburg, FL – $6.50
• Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze – $13

Chicken and Waffles – $7
Crispy Chicken and a Sweet Honey-Jalapeño-Bacon Cornbread Waffle with Whipped Honey Butter and Spicy Honey

This was spicy and sweet and the cornbread paired nicely with the flavorful fried chicken.

Rank out of 7: 7

Honey-Glazed Cauliflower – $5
with Honey-Roasted Carrot Puree, Wild Rice Pilaf, Spring Vegetables, Honey-Blistered Grapes, and Sunflower Brittle

If you’re looking for something light and fresh, we highly recommend this. The cauliflower is excellently prepared, and the carrot puree is strong on the back end. The whole dish is flavorful and we will be back for more.

Rank out of 7: 7

Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine, St. Petersburg, FL – $6.50

From Florida Orange Groves Winery: “Made with Florida’s special Orange Blossom Honey! Honey wine is sometimes called Mead, and ours is the sweetest and best tasting of them all!”

Envisioning a honey wine, we expected a sweet white wine. What we received was a white wine that had a medicinal quality to the taste. One sip per person around our group was more than enough.

Rank out of 7: 2

Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze – $13
with Blueberry Vodka and Streusel

If you’ve ever wondered what an alcoholic Pop-Tart tastes like, wonder no longer. This may be the strongest and best cocktail of the festival. The honey and peach pair perfectly.

Rank out of 7: 7

This booth can be found at #26 on the map below.

Pineapple Promenade 

Food:

• Spicy Hot Dog – $8
• DOLE Whip Pineapple (Plant-Based) – $6.50

Beverages:

• Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
• Pineapple Float (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.75
• Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale, Titusville, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 3 Daughters Brewing Pineapple Cider, St. Petersburg, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Parish Brewing Co. Greetings from the Bayou Berliner Weisse, Broussard, LA – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Wicked Weed Brewing Perni-Haze Hazy IPA, Asheville, NC – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL – $12
• DOLE Whip – $12.50
• Beverage Flight – $10.25

Spicy Hot Dog – $8
with Pineapple Chutney and Plantain Chips

Perhaps one of our (definitely Tom’s) favorite returning items is the spicy hot dog. You receive a full hot dog for your money, slathered in pineapple chutney and crumbled plantain chips. The hot dog delivers on flavor and spice. Each bite has a pop against the perfectly cooked exterior leading to a wonderfully spicy interior. The chutney adds a cool pineapple flavor and the chips add a nice crunch. It’s a filling dish and best shared if you plan on enjoying the rest the festival has to offer.

Rank out of 7: 6

Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with Desert Pear and Violet Syrups

A slush so iconic they had to make Minnie ears to match them. We can proudly say that the admiration is much deserved. The Violet Lemonade slush is sweet, refreshing, and takes a nice picture.

Rank out of 7: 6

Pineapple Float (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.50
DOLE Whip Pineapple and Fanta Pineapple

Pineapple Fanta fills the bottom of this cup. The pineapple Dole Whip mixed with the soda works very well and surprisingly isn’t overpowering. The only problem you’re going to run into with Flower & Garden is A) the portion of Dole Whip and B) how icy it comes out, to the point of almost being flavorless. Typically the version at Magic Kingdom is very light and airy, this comes out stiff and dense.

Rank out of 7: 4

DOLE Whip topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur – $12.50

This was quite refreshing. It tasted too strongly like pineapple and the mango liqueur was only at the very very bottom. It was still good, but we got more of a pineapple taste than we did the liqueur.

Rank out of 7: 4

This booth can be found at #25 on the map below.

Jardin de Fiestas

Food:

• 🆕 Taco de Camarón- $8
• 🆕 “Giant” Tostada de Carne – $11.50
• 🆕 Chocoflan – $6.50

Beverages:

• 🆕 Oaxacan Sweetheart – $14.75
• 🆕 Elderflower-Cucumber Margarita – $14.25
• Craft Mexican Draft Beer – $6.25 for 6 oz., $11.50 for 12 oz.

*NEW* Taco de Camarón – $8
Crispy Tempura-Battered Shrimp in a Flour Tortilla with Dried Hibiscus Flowers and Chipotle Aïoli

The shrimp was nicely fried and not fishy. The dried hibiscus flower worked like a slaw and the aïoli tasted like spicy mayonnaise. The tortilla was also nice and soft.

Rank out of 7: 4

*NEW* “Giant” Tostada de Carne – $11.50
Oaxacan Tostada, Barbacoa Beef, Guacamole, Jícama, Pumpkin Seeds, and Salsa Macha

Overall the beef was bland and underseasoned. The crispy tostada was nice and the guacamole was noticeable in the spread. This would be a good dish for a picky eater.

Rank out of 7: 3

*NEW* Chocoflan- $6.50
Layered Traditional Mexican Flan and Chocolate Cake with Toasted Walnuts

This dish was amazing. The sweet caramel flavor from the flan paired well on top of the moist, decadent, and rich chocolate cake. The crunch of the walnuts was also nice.

Rank out of 7: 7

*NEW* Oaxacan Sweetheart – $14.75
Dos Hombres Reposado Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Orange Blossom Honey, and a Pollen Salt Rim

As one of our review team members said, “It’s like every drink we’ve ever had from Mexico.” It was an improvement from the other mezcal drinks we’ve had.

Rank out of 7: 3

*NEW* Elderflower-Cucumber Margarita – $14.25
Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila, Elderflower Liqueur, and Cucumber-Lime Juice

This mostly tasted like cucumber water with a hint of tequila and an elderflower flavor following up at the end.

Rank out of 7: 2

This booth can be found at #7 on the map below.

Lan Yuan

Food:

• 🆕 Satay Beef Bao Bun – $7.75
• House-Made Cheesy Crab Wontons – $9.75
• Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings – $5.75

Beverages:

• Mango Bubble Tea (Non-Alcoholic) – $7.75
• Orange Blossom Brewing Honey Jasmine Lager Draft Beer, Orlando, FL (5.5% ABV) – $5.50 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Dragon Dynasty – $14.75
• Frozen Lucky Peach – $14.25
• Tropical Moon – $14.75

The Lucky Peach returns this year as a frozen cocktail.

*NEW* Satay Beef Bao Bun – $7.75
Filled with Pan-Fried Beef, Red Onion, and Jalapeño in Chinese Satay Peanut Sauce

This dish had a nice amount of spice to it. The beef was tender and the peanut flavor was spread throughout.

Rank out of 7: 5

House-Made Cheesy Crab Wontons – $9.75
Fried Wontons Filled with Cream Cheese, Celery, and Imitation Crab Stick Drizzled with Plum-Chili Sauce

The wontons are fine, but they didn’t have a lot of crab. You get two wontons for the price, and they’re pretty tasty, so if you’re in the mood for these, we wouldn’t discourage it.

Rank out of 7: 4

Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings – $5.75
Filled with Bok Choy, Carrot, Shiitake Mushroom, Ginger, Garlic, and Sesame

While the presentation of this dish is pretty, that’s the only compliment we can give it. The top of a dumpling should be crunchy, but this was basically a rock. It was incredibly hard to cut through and resembled what we think chewing plastic is probably like. It’s vile. It’s tough. The flavor isn’t good. This is probably one of the worst dishes we’ve had. If you’re looking for something similar, we recommend the spring rolls from the quick service in this pavilion.

Rank out of 7: 1

Mango Bubble Tea (Non-Alcoholic) – $7.75

The tea is refreshing if you’re looking for a nice, non-alcoholic drink, but the boba are flavorless.

Rank out of 7: 3

Dragon Dynasty – $14.75
Baijiu Spirit, Light Rum, Dragon Fruit Syrup, Piña Colada Mix and Soda Water

The tropical notes are great, with the piña colada mix adding a note that tastes a little like suntan lotion smells, but not in a bad way.

Rank out of 7: 5

Frozen Lucky Peach – $14.25
Peach Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Simple Syrup and Lemon Juice

This is basically peach-flavored oolong tea with alcohol. It’s great for a hot day since it has a slushy-style texture.

Rank out of 7: 6

Tropical Moon – $14.75
Vodka, Triple Sec, Passion Fruit Syrup, Sparkling Water and White Boba Pearls

Due to the color, it may be difficult to see, but there are boba pearls in this drink. However, the boba in this drink is unlike any others that we’ve had before, it’s almost like these were soft, and not in a good way. The texture resembled Jell-O. Beyond that, this drink was refreshing and the taste was pretty good. If you can overlook the weird boba pearls, we actually really enjoyed this.

Rank out of 7: 5

This booth can be found at #8 on the map below.

Refreshment Outpost

Food:

• Jamaican Beef Patty (Plant-Based) – $6.75
• Seasonal Fruit Parfait (Plant-Based) – $7

Beverages:

• 🆕 Crooked Can Brewing Company Pollinators Paradise Lager, Winter Garden, FL – $12
• 🆕 Keel Farms Strawberry Hibiscus Hard Cider, Plant City, FL – $12
• 🆕 Gulf Stream Brewing Humble Bumble, Fort Lauderdale, FL – $12
• Lavender Martini – $12

Jamaican Beef Patty – $6.75
Featuring Impossible Beef with Spicy Papaya Syrup

They knocked it out of the park with this. It’s amazing. The Impossible meat has a great texture, excellent spice, and it’s plentiful. The pastry is crisp and the sauce completes the dish with just a touch of sweetness.

Rank out of 7: 7

Seasonal Fruit Parfait – $7
with Sweet Chili Sauce and DOLE Whip Mango

Mango fans may enjoy this, but none in our party were. The quality of the ingredients was fine; it just didn’t appeal to our group.

Rank out of 7: 2

Lavender Martini – $12
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Lavender and Lemon

Poured over ice, this proved to be quite refreshing. Lemon and lavender come together in a very refreshing drink that we wanted more of after we finished it. The lemon gives it a flavor profile almost like a light lemonade. This is an easy cocktail to drink, making it a winner that we all loved.

Rank out of 7: 6

This booth can be found at #9 on the map below.

Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market

Food:

• Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce (Plant-Based) – $5.25
• Potato Pancakes with Ham and Onion – $5.50
• Toasted Pretzel Bread Topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Cheese – $6
• Warm Cheese Strudel with Berry Compote – $5

Beverages:

• Bitburger Premium Pils, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Stiegl Brewery Raspberry Radler, Salzburg, Austria – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier, Freising, Germany – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Apfelschaumwein – $10.50
• Beer Flight – $10.25

Potato Pancakes – $5.50
with House-Made Apple Sauce

Basically, it is what is it says it is. You can taste the onions, hash brown flavor of the potato, and applesauce. It’s a very simple dish, but delivers what it says. With so many other options, we’d probably recommend other dishes. This one’s nothing terribly special.

Rank out of 7: 4

Potato Pancakes – $5.50
with Ham and Onion

The toppings here do little to elevate the dish. Pass.

Rank out of 7: 2

Toasted Pretzel Bread – $6
Topped with Black Forest Ham and Melted Cheese

We don’t even know the proper words to describe how unexpectedly amazing this dish was. The pretzel bread was filled with a gooey cheese and black forest ham that oozed out when we cut into it. All of the flavors mix wonderfully together making one of the best items we’ve ever had at Flower & Garden since they started Outdoor Kitchens.

Rank out of 7: 7

Warm Cheese Strudel with Berry Compote – $5

The strudel was a perfect combination of fruit, cheese, and flaky crust. Everything came out warm, making for a very good dessert.

Rank out of 7: 6

Apfelschaumwein – $10.50
Apple Sparkling Wine and Apple Liqueur

This was similar to ice wine, but it would have been better if it had been colder. The fresh rosemary sprig gave it a nice herbal flavor, helping cut down the overwhelming sweetness of the spiced apple taste. This is a unique drink that you can’t easily get, so we recommend trying it at least once.

Rank out of 7: 5

This booth can be found at #10 on the map below.

Primavera Kitchen

Food:

• 🆕 Insalata Arlecchino – $7.50
• 🆕 Primavera Cacio Pepe e Gamberi – $8.75
• 🆕 Chocolate Dirt Cannoli – $5.50

Beverages:

• Peroni Pilsner – $6.50 for 6 oz., $11 for 12 oz.
• Prosecco – $11.75
• Moscato – $12
• Chianti – $12
• Italian White Sangria – $12
• 🆕 Italian-Inspired Blood Orange Margarita – $12
• 🆕 Caprese Cocktail – $16

*NEW* Insalata Arlecchino – $7.50
Grape Tomato, Seasonal Melon, Mozzarella Ciliegine, and Balsamic Dressing

This would have been a good dish if the tomatoes were better. The mozzarella was very good though and the seasonal melon was cantaloupe.

Rank out of 7: 3

*NEW* Primavera Cacio Pepe e Gamberi – $8.75
Penne, Shrimp, Zucchini, Peas, Asparagus, and Creamy Cacio Pepe Sauce

The pasta was cooked well but the shrimp were very fishy and the sauce was terrible. It had a weird bitter taste almost as though they used a cheap parmesan cheese. The dish also lacked black pepper even though it was listed in the description.

Rank out of 7: 2

*NEW* Chocolate Dirt Cannoli – $5.50
Cannoli Shell with Cookies and Cream Cannoli Cream Filling

This was pricey for the portion size. We ate it in about three bites. The cannoli shell was light and flaky as it should be and the filling was a nice cookies and cream filling as described.

Rank out of 7: 4

Italian White Sangria – $12

Usually, when a Sangria beverage of this price contains more juice than wine, we would complain. However, since the wine in this drink tasted particularly cheap and unpleasant, in this case, it was somewhat of a relief. The drink was supposed to contain Prosecco, however this was unidentifiable from the lack of fizz in the drink.

Rank out of 7: 2

*NEW* Italian-Inspired Blood Orange Margarita- $12
Tequila, Triple Sec, and Blood Orange Liqueur

This tasted like watered-down blood orange juice. The flavor was not great and tasted artificial. We also didn’t taste any alcohol.

Rank out of 7: 2

*NEW* Caprese Cocktail – $16
Basil-Infused Vodka, Balsamic-Tomato Juice, and Fresh Mozzarella

If you like a Bloody Mary then we recommend trying this drink as it tasted just like one. What made it different was the balsamic finish which cut the saltiness of the drink.

Rank out of 7: 5

This booth can be found at #11 on the map below.

Magnolia Terrace

Food:

• Traditional Muffuletta – $6.50
• Spicy Chicken Gumbo – $6.50
• 🆕 Grilled Gulf Oysters – $8
• Bananas Foster Bread Pudding – $5

Beverages:

• 🆕 Wicked Weed Brewing Twist Belgian-Style White Ale, Asheville, NC – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 von Trapp Brewing Vienna Lager, Stowe, VT – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA, Broussard, LA – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Spiced Rum Cocktail – $12.50
• Beer Flight – $10.25

Traditional Muffuletta – $6.50
with Ham, Salami, Mortadella, Provolone and Swiss Cheese with Olive Salad

This just tastes like a mortadella sandwich. The olives give it a kick of flavor. The bread is crispy and looks burnt but has a perfect consistency. It is very spicy. The olive salad adds a lot. It elevates the sandwich. The olives give it a kick of flavor, and the spice adds another level to the flavor profile. This sandwich is also a great size. This is great for sharing and is a great price.

Rank out of 7: 5

Spicy Chicken Gumbo – $6.50
with Andouille Sausage and Long Grain and Wild Rice

Don’t let the appearance fool you. This is probably one of the better dishes, if not the best one, at the festival. There was definitely a kick of spice in the right places. The roux was nice and dark, which is common in more authentic gumbos because that means it’s been cooked down longer. It was hearty with decent portions of chicken and gumbo. We loved this!

Rank out of 7: 7

*NEW* Grilled Gulf Oysters – $8
with Cajun Andouille Sausage Butter and Lemon

The oysters were good, not overly fishy, and had a nice spice flavor from the sausage. They were also served with a miniature bottle of Tabasco sauce.

Rank out of 7: 6

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding – $5
with a Rum-Caramel Sauce

This reminded us of the monkey bread from River Belle Terrace in Disneyland. It tastes like a bread pudding with some banana flavoring. The parts soaked with caramel sauce are great. It is dry deep in the cake. A normal bread pudding with vanilla ice cream is usually a little runnier than this. We wouldn’t say don’t try it, but it’s not the best. It pairs fine with the other two items.

Rank out of 7: 4

Spiced Rum Cocktail – $12.50
Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, Simply Fruit Punch and Minute Maid Orange Juice

This was a basic concoction, but we really enjoyed it. It was nicely balanced between both rums, fruit juice and the orange juice. Tropical and delicious, it tasted like Mardi Gras to us. As far as premixed cocktails are concerned, this is one of the better options at the festival. Grab one of these, sit back and let the good times roll!

Rank out of 7: 5

This booth can be found at #13 on the map below.

Funnel Cake

Food:

• 🆕 Peaches ‘n’ Cream – $12

*NEW* Peaches ‘n’ Cream – $12
Funnel Cake with Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Ice Cream, Peaches, Whipped Cream, Cobbler Crumble, and Cinnamon-Bourbon Caramel Sauce

We loved this dish. It tasted like a peach cobbler with the sweet and juicy peaches and ice cream topping.

Rank out of 7: 7

This booth can be found at #14 on the map below.

Hanami

Food:

• Frushi – $6.50
• Steam Bun Filled with Savory Flavored Vegetables and Plant-Based Soy Meat – $8.50
• Ramen Cup- $8.50
• 🆕Takoyaki – $7.75

Beverages:

• 🆕 Kyoto Boba (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.75
• 🆕 Locally Crafted Japanese-Inspired Pilsner with Aromas of Cherry Blossom and Ginger- $5 for 6 oz., $9.50 for 12 oz.
• Strawberry Nigori Sake – $9.75
• 🆕 Shogun Sangria – $7.75

Frushi – $6.50
Strawberry, Pineapple, and Honeydew Wrapped in Coconut Rice and Tri-Color Soy Wrap Served with Coconut Cream Sauce and Toasted Coconut

One of our reporters said that this tasted like her car air freshener, but another member of our team thought if so, car air freshener tastes delightful! This isn’t bad at all; the fruit is nice and fresh and the presentation is interesting.

Rank out of 7: 5

Steam Bun Filled with Savory Flavored Vegetables and Plant-Based Soy Meat – $8.50

The plant-based meat works well here, and the bun itself has an authentic taste and texture. This is one of the best vegan options this year.

Rank out of 7: 6

Ramen Cup – $8.50
Ramen Noodle Salad Shaken in a Cup with Fresh Vegetables and Grilled Chicken Served with Yuzu-Soy Vinaigrette and Chili Oil

We thought this was nicely flavored for summer, and the sauce was very good. The yuzu comes through just enough. However, it’s overpriced for what you get.

Rank out of 7: 5

*NEW* Takoyaki – $7.75
Octopus Tako Balls served with Spicy Mayo, Okonomiyaki Sauce, and Crunch Rice Pearls

Overall this dish was not good. It was very doughy and the rice pearls were a strange touch.

Rank out of 7: 2

*NEW* Kyoto Boba (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.75
Crafted Kyoho (Japanese Black Grape) Juice with Strawberry Popping Boba

This was a bit tart and tasted like a kid’s fruit juice. This would be ideal for a young guest.

Rank out of 7: 5

Strawberry Nigori Sake – $9.75
Nigori Cloudy Sake with Spring Notes from the Strawberry

The strawberry sake was awful. None of us enjoyed it. It’s just got a harsh taste that makes it hard to drink.

Rank out of 7: 0

*NEW* Shogun Sangria – $7.75
Sake Cocktail with a Combination of Citrus and White Cranberry Juice

If you enjoy sake this is a solid cocktail. It’s a bit sweeter than regular sake with a citrus and white wine taste.

Rank out of 7: 5

This booth can be found at #15 on the map below.

Tangierine Café

Food:

• Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli – $6.25
  • Chermoula Chicken
  • Moroccan-Spiced Lamb
• Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with Assorted Dips (Plant-Based) – $5.25
• Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake – $5.25

Beverages:

• Keel Farms Pear Honeysuckle Hard Cider, Plant City, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Tropical Mango Imperial Hard Cider, Armada, MI – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 3 Daughters Brewing Pomegranate Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Pomegranate Mimosa- $11.50
• Hard Cider Flight – $10.25

Grilled Kebabs – $6.25
with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli (Chermoula Chicken, Moroccan-Spiced Lamb)

If you’re a spicy food lover, we recommend trying this kebab. The lamb is tender, and absolutely packed with spice. The small chickpea salad on the side helps cut the heat a bit, and we found it to be the perfect balance.

Rank out of 7: 5

This is thigh meat chicken, nicely seasoned. The salad is raisin, chickpea, and shredded carrots, topped with garlic aioli. The chicken is nicely cooked and seasoned perfectly, but not hot at all. The slaw is the perfect complement with its sweetness. Both options are great.

Rank out of 7: 5

Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with Assorted Dips – $5.25

The orange sauce is the zhoug. It’s tangy and spiced at the same time, slightly reminiscent of a tomato sauce. The chermoula is green, and contains herbs and aioli. The cream-colored one is the hummus. It’s tangy, but still pretty good. If you want a really superb hummus, go to Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, but this one is still good. We enjoyed this, but wish there was more bread to go with the dips.

Rank out of 7: 5

Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake – $5.25

This one’s interesting because it has an outer shell. It has an unusual flavor, but we liked it. The outside coating tastes like white chocolate, while the inside tastes like vanilla custard. The saffron base does overwhelm your taste buds a bit, but we’re not complaining. The cake is fantastic. It’s fresh and flavorful. This is one of the best items of the festivals. It also comes in a large serving, which is great, as it can easily be shared.

Rank out of 7: 6

Pomegranate Mimosa – $11.50
Sparkling Wine and Pomegranate Juice

We enjoyed this. It’s mostly champagne with aromatics of pomegranate at the end. The seeds in our drink were stuck to the bottom, but we got them after tapping the bottom a bit. The champagne is more prominent than the juice. Still, it’s another pleasant drink option.

Rank out of 7: 5

This booth can be found at #16 on the map below.

La Isla Fresca

Food:

• 🆕 Jamaican Jerk Chicken – $6.25
• 🆕 Seafood Ceviche – $8.25
• 🆕 Coconut-Chocolate Flancocho (Plant-Based) – $5.25

Beverages:

• Citrus Slushy (Non-Alcoholic) – $4.75
• 🆕 Woodchuck Chuck’s Imperials Wild Tropics Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Florida Orange Groves Winery Hurricane Class 5 Tropical Sangria, St. Petersburg, FL – $11.50
• Citrus Slushy – $12

*NEW* Jamaican Jerk Chicken – $6.25
with Pigeon Pea Rice, Roasted Sweet Plantains, and Cinnamon Butter

The plantains are good and cooked correctly, about as perfectly cooked as a plantain can be. The jerk chicken is cooked perfectly as well, but for the price, we’d like a larger portion, or at least two drumsticks. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a nice smoky and spicy flavor. The rice is also, as one of our festival team put it, “bangin’.”

We think our one drumstick had less meat on it than others, but for $6.25, it’s a pretty good deal and very delicious.

Rank out of 7: 7

*NEW* Seafood Ceviche – $8.25
Shrimp, Scallops, and Fish with Citrus, Radish, and Chulpe

This ceviche offers a nice amount of seafood, yet not too much that the crisp vegetables can’t shine through. That being said, we only recommend trying this if you’re a fan of ceviche.

Rank out of 7: 5

*NEW* Coconut-Chocolate Flancocho – $5.25
Chocolate Cake, Coconut Custard, and Passion Fruit Caramel

This treat is part of the Garden Graze activity during Flower & Garden, and is plant-based. The chocolate cake is nice and rich, but the custard keeps things moist.

Two of our reporters did not enjoy the passion fruit caramel, but it ultimately was not a dealbreaker for them.

Rank out of 7:6

Citrus Slushy (Non-Alcoholic) – $4.75
Simply Lemonade, Simply Grapefruit and Simple Syrup

This is both incredibly tart and very sweet. Overall, it tastes as it’s described on the menu. It starts off as a frozen drink, which is good for the current Florida heat. This is solid, refreshing non-alcoholic drink for the spring and summer weather.

Rank out of 7: 5

Citrus Slushy – $12
Simply Lemonade, Simply Grapefruit, Simple Syrup, and Don Q Límon Rum

You can really taste the rum in this, which isn’t always common. The rum definitely changes the flavor profile of the drink, and cuts the lemonade a lot more than the non-alcoholic version, making the grapefruit taste more prevalent. We prefer this version.

Rank out of 7: 6

This booth can be found at #17 on the map below.

Fleur de Lys

Food:

• Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et ail Rôtie – $7.25
• 🆕 Gnocchis Provencal Aux Herbes, Canard Confit, Sauce Romarin – $8.95
• 🆕 Gâteau au Chocolat chaud a la Noisette – $7.25
• Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel – $6.95

Beverages:

• Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 – $6 for 6 oz., $9.95 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 R. Dutoit Les Vieilles Collines Chardonnay, South France – $7
• 🆕 Sparkling Cantaloupe-Melon Cocktail – $9.50
• La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush – $14.75

Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et ail Rôtie: – $7.25
Croissant with Goat Cheese, Herbs and Roasted Garlic

This is exactly what it looks like, a croissant with cheese on top. Really, it’s nothing special. Ours tasted like it had been out a bit, and was starting to go stale. We’d label this as “just okay” and recommend purchasing other items from this booth.

Rank out of 7: 3

*NEW* Gnocchis Provencal Aux Herbes, Canard Confit, Sauce Romarin – $8.95
Pulled Duck Confit, Rosemary Sauce, and Herbs Provencal-Style Gnocchis

Sadly, the duck here is quite gamey and not very fresh at all, especially when compared to the duck-based dishes from other EPCOT festivals. As for the potatoes, they are just served plain with oil.

Rank out of 7: 1

*NEW* Gâteau au Chocolat chaud a la Noisette – $7.25
Warm Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake

While this dessert tastes exactly like a rich chocolate lava cake, it just so happens to be a very good chocolate lava cake. We think it would go perfectly with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Rank out of 7: 7

Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel – $6.95
Caramelized Beignet Filled with Vanilla Cream and Glazed with Caramel Fleur de Sel

The cream inside is rich and sweet. The pastry is soft and doughy. The caramelized sugar adds a nice, sweet finish, making for a pleasant snack that can be shared.

This is a good crème-filled doughnut, but if you want a real French pastry, just go into the pavilion for Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie.

Rank out of 7: 5

*NEW* Sparkling Cantaloupe-Melon Cocktail – $9.50
French Cantaloupe and Honeydew Liqueur and Sparkling Wine

This cocktail is incredibly sweet. The cantaloupe flavor overpowers all other notes in the drink, and stirring doesn’t help the overall flavor at all.

La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush – $14.75
Vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange, St-Germain Liqueur, and White and Red Cranberry Juices

France once again brings an alcoholic slushy to the Festival. This time it’s a very floral and fruity vodka concoction that’s a light pink color. It actually smells like a rose! The St. Germain Liqueur doesn’t overpower the cranberry and orange flavors, which makes for a well-balanced cocktail. Recommended.

Rank out of 7: 5

This booth can be found at #18 on the map below.

UK Beer Cart

Beverages:

• Blackcurrant Gin Cocktail – $12

Blackcurrant Gin Cocktail – $12
Fords Gin with Lemon Juice, Blackcurrant Syrup, and Cucumber Syrup

If you like cucumber drinks, you’ll probably find this refreshing, albeit syrupy. But you’ll need to really, really love cucumber.

Rank out of 7: 4

This booth can be found at #19 on the map below.

Refreshment Port

Food:

• 🆕 Provence Poutine – $9

Beverages:

• 🆕 Country Boy Brewing Raspberry Lemon Hard Cider, Lexington, KY – $7.50
• Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand – $6.50
• Frozen Mojito – $13

*NEW* Provence Poutine – $9
Herbes de Provence Seasoned French Fries, Goat Brie, Lavender Honey, Hazelnut Croquant, and Fresh Lavender

The fries in this poutine dish are cooked to perfection. The mixture of honey and cheese makes for the perfect combination of salty and sweet. We think this is easily one of the best EPCOT festival poutine dishes we’ve ever had.

Rank out of 7: 7

Frozen Mojito – $13
with Boyd & Blair Rum

Another strong cocktail in contrast to the many weak festival cocktails. It’s easy to drink, though very potent.

Rank out of 7: 6

This booth can be found at #23 on the map below.

Popcorn in Canada

Beverages:

• Peach Smash – $11.50

Peach Smash – $11.50
Canadian Club Whiskey with Lemon, Peach Purée, and Ginger

This is a decent serving for the price, but unfortunately, that’s its only redeeming factor. It’s intensely syrupy to the point of spoiling any of the flavors within.

Rank out of 7: 1

This booth can be found at #21 on the map below.

Northern Bloom

Food:

• Beef Tenderloin Tips – $7.75
• Seared Scallops – $8
• Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake – $4.75

Beverages:

• 🆕 Stone Brewing Delicious IPA, Escondido, CA – $5.75 for 6 oz. $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Collective Arts Brewing Grapefruit Lime Sour, Hamilton, Ontario – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• 🆕 Collective Arts Brewing Hazy State Session IPA, Hamilton, Ontario – $5.75 for 6 oz., $9.75 for 12 oz.
• Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Blackberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL – $12
• Beer Flight – $10.25

Beef Tenderloin Tips – $7.75
with Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce, Whipped Potatoes, and Garden Vegetables

Rank out of 7: 4

Two beef tenderloin tips served on a bed of whipped potatoes and adorned with carrots. Overall the whipped potatoes and vegetables were perfectly done, however the beef was overcooked and chewy. There’s a lot of potential for this item with the accompaniments as well as the savory sauce, but it really depends on the cut of beef you get.

Seared Scallops – $8
with French Green Beans, Marble Potatoes, and Bacon Vinaigrette

Disney has scallops down to an art, which is surprising because they can be very temperamental (the scallops, not Disney). These were wonderfully cooked to be very smooth and buttery with just a slight bit of crunch from the bacon exterior. The green beans were cooked well and were complimented by the vinaigrette. Our only complaint would be the portion size seemed small but this could be first-day jitters.

Rank out of 7: 6

Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake – $4.75

A lot is happening here, so we’ll do our best to break it down. To start, the chocolate on top reminds us of a Krispy Kreme donut. Moving on to the cake, it’s incredibly dense and has a caramel flavoring, confusing us as that isn’t an ingredient listed. The cake was also a bit dry, leaving us wishing that ice cream was served as a side. The maple cream on top does a bit to help cut the dryness, but there isn’t enough for it to be effective. We did end up getting some of the whiskey flavor on the back end, though, which was a positive for us. Overall, this isn’t the best dessert at the festival, but it also isn’t the worst.

Rank out of 7: 4

This booth can be found at #22 on the map below.

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Beverages:

• 🆕 The American Adventure: Iced Berries ‘n’ Cream Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49
• 🆕 Near Canada Pavilion: Iced Strawberry Island Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49
• 🆕 Near Disney Traders: Iced White Chocolate-Mango Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49
• 🆕 World Discovery: Iced Pistachio-Banana Breeze Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49

*NEW* Iced Berries ‘n’ Cream Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49
A Velvety Blend of Espresso, Milk, Raspberry Syrup, and White Chocolate Sauce Topped with Vanilla Cold Foam

While the coffee tastes good, the berry flavor is extremely artificial. To us, it tastes like a berry-flavored hard candy.

Rank out of 7: 2

This booth can be found at #12 on the map below.

*NEW* Iced Strawberry Island Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49
A Tropical Blend of Espresso, Milk, Strawberry Syrup, and Coconut Syrup Topped with Coconut Whipped Cream

Our coffee was missing the coconut cream and had vodka added instead. We didn’t get any strawberry flavor, and the vodka addition was a little overwhelming. As an alcoholic espresso drink, we’d rate this a 7, but as a strawberry coffee, it’d have to get a 1.

Rank out of 7: 4 (Rounded)

This booth can be found at #20 on the map below.

*NEW* Iced White Chocolate-Mango Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49
A Fruity Blend of Espresso, Milk, Mango Syrup, and White Chocolate Sauce Topped with Vanilla Cold Foam

We went with the alcoholic version of this latte with added Baileys. There was only just a hint of mango flavor, but the combination of white chocolate, coffee, and Baileys tasted great.

Rank out of 7: 6

This booth can be found at #6 on the map below.

*NEW* Iced Pistachio-Banana Breeze Latte (Non-Alcoholic) – $6.49
A Nutty Blend of Espresso, Milk, Banana Syrup, and Pistachio Syrup Topped with Whipped Cream

This latte can also be embellished with alcohol, so we opted to add Baileys once again. We anticipated the banana and pistachio flavors to be more prevalent, but we only got just a hint of pistachio and hardly any banana. The Baileys was also very subtle in flavor.

Rank out of 7: 3

This booth can be found at #2 on the map below.

Map of all Outdoor Kitchens

1. Connections Eatery
2. Joffrey’s – World Discovery
3. BRUNCHCOT
4. The Citrus Blossom
5. Trowel & Trellis
6. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in Showcase Plaza
7. Jardin de Fiestas
8. Lan Yuan
9. Refreshment Outpost
10. Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
11. Primavera Kitchen
12. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in The American Adventure
13. Magnolia Terrace
14. Funnel Cake
15. Hanami
16. Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina
17. La Isla Fresca
18. Fleur de Lys
19. UK Beer Cart
20. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in Canada
21. Canada Popcorn Cart
22. Northern Bloom
23. Refreshment Port
24. Swirled Showcase
25. Pineapple Promenade
26. The Honey Bee-stro
27. Yacht Grub
28. Beach Grub
29. The Land Cart
30. EPCOT Farmers Feast
31. Florida Fresh

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Alicia