Level99 is almost ready to open at Disney Springs, bringing its real-world social gaming venue to the West Side with dozens of physical and mental challenges, a two-story bar, and a scratch kitchen meant to keep players fueled between games.

During a media preview, we sampled several food and beverage items from the upcoming menu.

Here is our video review:

Beverages and Bar Bites at Level99

The food items were presented in sample portions, while the cocktails appeared to be full-size, so keep that in mind if anything looks or feels different during normal operations.

The short version: Level99 is clearly not treating the food and drink as an afterthought. There are some standard “bar food” ideas here, but most of what we tried was at least solid, and a few items genuinely surprised us.

Vegetarian and Vegan Notes

Before getting into the specific items, we asked about vegan options (because nothing vegan was included in the sampler). We were told that the three salads — the Chopped Caesar, Chilled Shanghai Noodles, and Garden Salad — can be modified, and the Loaded Elote Guacamole can be made without queso fresco. The Chilled Shanghai Noodles may be vegan as listed, but guests should confirm with the venue before ordering.

There are several vegetarian options, including the Warm Bavarian Pretzel, Loaded Elote Guacamole, Hot Honey Whipped Feta, The Standard pizza, Chilled Shanghai Noodles, Garden Salad, and both desserts. Still, we would like to see more dedicated vegan options rather than guests having to rely mostly on modified dishes.

For a venue where guests may be locked into a two-and-a-half-hour play session and need to refuel without leaving, that feels like a gap Level99 should continue working on.

Mai Tai Have Another – $15.50

The first cocktail we tried was the Mai Tai Have Another, made with pineapple-infused Flor de Caña, falernum, toasted date orgeat, allspice, and lime. The menu notes that this contains nuts.

This was a standout. It is strong, but not in a harsh way. The date orgeat gives it an extra sweetness that makes the drink feel richer and rounder than a standard Mai Tai. The closest comparison we could think of was the HippopotoMai-Tai from Trader Sam’s, but the date element gives this version more depth.

We loved the balance of tropical fruit, spice, and that darker caramel sweetness. It is a dangerous kind of drink because it is clearly a real pour, but it is also incredibly easy to keep drinking.

Rating: 7 out of 7 axes. (Yes, our rating metric is “axes”. Check out our first look to find out why.)

Korean BBQ Sticky Wings – $17

The Korean BBQ Sticky Wings are served with chive ranch. These were tender, sweet, and smoky, with the sweetness hitting first and a smoky finish coming in afterward.

The chicken itself was cooked well and stayed very tender. We actually preferred the wings without the ranch, though ranch fans may appreciate the chive version on the side. The sauce does enough on its own that the dip felt unnecessary to us.

These are not revolutionary wings, but they are a very dependable bar food option. If you are here for games, beer, and something easy to share, they make sense. We would not tell someone to come to Level99 just for these, but we also would not talk anyone out of ordering them.

Rating: 5 out of 7 axes.

Birria Street Tacos – $16

The Birria Street Tacos feature slow-cooked birria, cilantro-lime pico, queso fresco, corn tortilla, and chili broth.

These are tender, salty, a little messy, and exactly the kind of thing you should expect to drip on your plate. That is not really a flaw; that is birria. The meat was nicely cooked, the cheese worked well, and the tortillas had a soft texture with just a little crunch at the edge. There was also some heat that built on the back end.

They are solid tacos. They are not going to ruin every other taco for you, and they are not the best birria we have had at a Disney resort, but they are a good option for the setting. Just grab napkins before you commit.

Rating: 5 out of 7 axes.

The Standard Pizza – $8 Slab / $20 Whole

The Standard is Level99’s basic Detroit-style pizza, topped with house-made red sauce, Pecorino Romano, and fresh basil.

At first bite, the middle of the pizza is good but fairly straightforward. It reminded us more of a lighter Sicilian-style slice than a traditional New York Sicilian, mostly because there is less cheese and less sauce than we would expect from that comparison.

The crust is where this pizza becomes much more interesting. Level99 uses a crispy cheese frico edge, and that toasted Parmesan-style crust makes a huge difference. The center alone would be fine, but the cheese-crisp edge takes it up a level. It is simple, but it works.

Rating: 5 out of 7 axes.

Roni, Roni, Roni Pizza – $8.50 Slab / $21 Whole

The Roni, Roni, Roni pizza is topped with Ezzo cupping pepperoni, house-made red sauce, Pecorino Romano, Calabrian chili, and fresh basil.

This was our favorite of the pizzas we sampled. The pepperoni brings salt and richness, the Calabrian chili adds a real spicy kick, and the frico crust makes the whole bite more satisfying. It is definitely on the spicy side, so guests who avoid heat should be aware, but this is the pizza where the Detroit-style format felt most justified.

The Standard is good because of the crust. This one is good because the toppings and the crust are working together. The pepperoni, chili, and crispy cheese edge give it enough personality that we would order it again.

Rating: 6 out of 7 axes.

Figgy P Pizza – $8.75 Slab / $22 Whole

The Figgy P pizza includes crispy prosciutto, burrata, tomato fig jam, and fresh basil.

On paper, this was the pizza we were most excited to try. Fig, prosciutto, burrata, and basil are all great pizza toppings, but this combination did not hit quite as hard on the thicker Detroit-style base. It was still good, but these ingredients may be better suited to a thinner crust where the toppings can dominate more of the bite.

That said, it is not a bad pizza. The prosciutto and fig jam bring a nice sweet-salty combination, and the burrata gives it some richness. It just did not beat the pepperoni for us.

Rating: 5 out of 7 axes.

House Burger – $20

The House Burger is made with 100% domestic Wagyu, sharp white cheddar, caramelized onion, brown butter aioli, and brioche. It is served with house-made chips.

The patty was excellent — easily one of the better burger patties we have had at Disney Springs. It was juicy, flavorful, and cooked beautifully. In terms of the meat itself, this is right up there with D-Luxe Burger.

The thing holding it back for us was the bun. It was soft and fresh, but it leaned a little too buttery for our taste, and the overall build did not quite match the quality of the patty. With a better bun, this could be one of the best burgers at Disney Springs. As served, it is still very good, especially if the idea of a buttery brioche bun sounds appealing to you.

Rating: 5 out of 7 axes.

Goddess Grilled Chicken – $18

The Goddess Grilled Chicken sandwich features green goddess sauce, fresh herbs, pickled red onion, shredded lettuce, and brioche. It is also served with house-made chips. Guests can customize handhelds with add-ons like avocado, bacon, a gluten-free bun, or a side salad.

This was a pleasant surprise. The chicken breast was cooked well and was not dry, which already puts it ahead of many grilled chicken sandwiches. The green goddess sauce and herbs gave it a fresher profile, and the brioche bun worked better here than it did on the burger.

It is not the flashiest thing on the menu. No one is probably running to social media just to post about a green goddess chicken sandwich. But as a refueling option between games, it makes a lot of sense. It feels lighter than the burger or pizza without being boring, and adding avocado or a side salad would push it even further in that direction.

Rating: 6 out of 7 axes.

Frozen Irish Coffee – $15.50

The Frozen Irish Coffee is made with Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Courvoisier, cold brew, and local ice cream.

This was another major winner and a real high note to end on. It was perfectly creamy, chocolatey, and cold, while the alcohol still came through clearly but enjoyably. A lot of frozen coffee cocktails hide the liquor under sugar and dairy. This one still tasted like a delicious cocktail, without masking the cocktail part.

There appeared to be a cookie crumb garnish on top, possibly something like Oreo crumbs, which added a little texture and dessert-like feel. It is rich enough that we would not want several of them in a row, but as a one-and-done drink, it is excellent.

Rating: 7 out of 7 axes.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie – $5 (vegetarian)

The brown butter cookie has dark chocolate chips and flaky salt. The cookie was quite good, thin and crunchy with rich chocolate, and reminded us of Summer House, honestly.

Rating: 5 out of 7 axes.

Coconut Caramel Blondie – $7 (vegetarian)

The Coconut Caramel Blondie is gluten-free and has dulce de leche chips, toasted coconut, and tahini. The blonde was soft and sweet, moist and delicious, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Rating: 5 out of 7 axes.

Overall

We came away impressed by Level99’s food and beverage lineup. The menu has plenty of familiar bar staples — wings, tacos, pizza, burgers, cocktails — but the execution is better than expected for a venue primarily built around gaming. The in-house touches, especially the sauces, dough, and crispy frico pizza crust, make a significant difference.

That said, the vegetarian options are decent, but the vegan situation still needs more work. Modified salads and altered guacamole are helpful, but we would like to see Level99 add at least one or two purpose-built vegan dishes, especially since guests may not want to leave the venue mid-session just to find food elsewhere at Disney Springs.

Still, for a brand new entertainment venue where the bar is not the primary draw, this is a much stronger presentation than we expected. Level99 could have gotten away with forgettable bar snacks and sugary cocktails. Instead, the best items here are legitimately worth ordering, even if you are stopping by mainly to play.

Level99 Opens Next Week at Disney Springs

Level99 is a real-world social gaming venue at Disney Springs, built around a collection of challenge rooms that mix escape-room problem solving, physical games, teamwork, and a little arcade-style energy without feeling like a traditional arcade.

Instead of sitting down at a screen, you move through the space, tap into different rooms with your admission band, and try to solve or complete each game with whoever you came with.

It is part puzzle box, part obstacle course, part game show, and part themed entertainment experience, which makes it feel like a very natural fit for Disney Springs — especially on the West Side, where DisneyQuest once tried to fill a similar role.

An opening ceremony was held during a media preview on Thursday, June 25, four days before Level99 opens to the public on Monday, June 29. Tickets are already available online.

The massive venue, which replaces the much-maligned NBA Experience, bills itself as a “social gaming” destination, perhaps returning to the space’s spiritual roots, where DisneyQuest once stood.

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