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Jan 10, 2024

14 Best Quick

Between the tickets, souvenirs, hotel room and food, there’s no doubt that a

Between the tickets, souvenirs, hotel room and food, there's no doubt that a Walt Disney World vacation can be a pricey endeavor, especially for families traveling together. However, thanks to Disney Springs’ quick-service restaurants, you don't need to spend an arm and a leg or pay for a park ticket to enjoy a yummy meal with a side of pixie dust.

But as one of Disney World's premiere dining destinations, it can be tricky to decide which quick-service restaurants at Disney Springs are worth your time and hard-earned money. (There are just so many delicious options to choose from!) Fortunately, we’re here to help you decide with this guide to the best quick-service restaurants Disney Springs has to offer.

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We can't talk about the best quick-service restaurants at Disney Springs without digging into what these Disney World dining options actually are or why you should eat there instead of one of the many table-service restaurants that are available at the popular entertainment district.

Whether you’re at the theme parks, hotels or Disney Springs, quick-service restaurants, alternatively known as counter-service restaurants, are basically Disney's version of fast food. In other words, you put in your order at the counter (or through the My Disney Experience app if the restaurant takes Mobile Orders) and then wait for your meal to be ready. Then, find a place to sit and eat or take it with you for a bite on the go.

In contrast, as the name suggests, a table-service restaurant offers sit-down dining where a server takes your order, and then your food is brought to you at your table. Just like quick-service locations, there are a tantalizing array of table-service restaurants available at Disney Springs, from highly themed eateries like the Rainforest Cafe to signature dining options like Morimoto Asia.

That said, table-service restaurants are also more expensive, require more of a time commitment and typically need a dining reservation to enjoy. Quick-service meals, meanwhile, are cheaper and allow for more flexibility since they tend to be much faster and don't require a dining reservation to score a table.

Yup! Unlike counter-service restaurants at Magic Kingdom, plenty of Disney Springs quick-service locations offer alcoholic beverages like beer, wine and cocktails. However, with a few exceptions, the selection of alcohol offerings at counter-service spots tends to be rather slim. So, for those wanting something more extensive, you’re better off checking out one of the various bars that are available. (May we recommend Wine Bar George or Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar?)

Absolutely! While Disney Springs may be a must-visit Disney World destination, especially for those in search of delicious food, no ticket is required to experience the popular entertainment district, and that includes its many quick-service restaurants. This makes it an excellent choice for a bookend meal on either your arrival or departure day or for those hoping to escape the craziness of the Disney Parks for a slightly less busy, though decidedly more relaxing dinner.

You’ll find a veritable smorgasbord of cheap and cheerful restaurants at Disney Springs that will have you fed and happy in no time. However, not all of them are created equal. These 14 Disney Springs eateries cook up the best quick-service meals to fuel you through your souvenir shopping spree.

For those wanting a quick meal of Mexican-inspired street food, look no further than the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck. Created by Orlando favorite 4 Rivers, which has several incredible BBQ restaurants around the area that are worth checking out if you don't mind leaving Disney property, this Disney Springs food truck cooks up south-of-the-border classics with flair. Arguably the best of the food trucks located throughout the entertainment district, be sure to stop by for the Taco Cone, a whole new twist on the "walking taco," or a filling Burrito Bowl. Both the Taco Cone and Burrito Bowl come with your choice of filling.

Type of Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

Are you the sort of person who likes to make a meal out of snack food, especially if there's meat, cheese and wine involved? Then The Basket at Wine Bar George is for you. Pop by for bites like House-made Hummus served with naan bread and cucumber or the Cheese & Meat Box, a quintessential pairing for a glass of wine. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something slightly more filling, opt for one of their cheeky Frozen and Fries pairings, such as Queso French Fries with Frosé or Buffalo French Fries with Freaujolais. Whichever you choose, your taste buds are sure to leave happy.

Type of Cuisine: American

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

As family-friendly as hot dogs can be, they often have the reputation of being a little boring. Gladly, that isn't the case at the cleverly named BB Wolf's Sausage Company. (Get it? The Big Bad Wolf and the ill-fated three little pigs? Sausage? Oh Disney, you’re such jokers.) This walk-up window offers an impressive selection of unique, fully loaded dogs with all the creative fixings. Think a Texas Chili-Cheese Dog with corn chips, a Hawaiian Island Dog with grilled pineapple salsa and Spam and a New York Pastrami Reuben Dog with sauerkraut and Russian dressing.

Type of Cuisine: American

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: Yes

For another equally palate-pleasing meal that the whole family will love, don't miss Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza. This quick-service restaurant lets you customize your very own pizza, then cooks it up for you fresh. With more than 40 different toppings and sauces to choose from, there's a Blaze pizza for everyone. Of course, if you’d rather not make your own creation, there are also signature varieties available to choose from. And for all those with dietary restrictions out there, cauliflower, keto and gluten-free crusts are also available.

Type of Cuisine: American

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

This one is for all the Food Network fans out there. If you’ve made it your mission to try out all the restaurants featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, then you’ll definitely want to check out Chicken Guy!, which is helmed by none other than Guy Fieri. Chicken Guy! specializes in chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches that are all accompanied by your choice of one of the many signature sauces. Running the gamut from traditional flavors like Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ, Honey Mustard and Buffalo to more unique options like Nashville Hot Honey, Cumin Lime Mojo and Curry Mayo.

Type of Cuisine: American

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

One of our favorite Disney Springs table-service restaurants is Raglan Road Irish Pub. However, as much as we love this raucous restaurant (the Irish Brown Bread with Guinness Reduction can only be defined as addicting), we don't always have time for a full sit-down meal. That's where its quick-service sibling, Cookes of Dublin, comes into play. Offering everything from pub-food favorites like burgers and chicken tenders to Irish favorites like Chicken & Wild Mushroom Pie and, of course, the Famous Fish N’ Chips, each filling meal will leave you feeling full and happy.

Type of Cuisine: American, Irish

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

When it comes to fast food, few things are more quintessential than a burger with fresh-cut fries and a creamy, dreamy shake. D-Luxe Burger offers them all to delicious effect. Burgers at D-Luxe Burger begin with two signature-blend patties followed by a tasty assortment of toppings, whether you’re in the mood for bacon, barbecue sauce and an onion ring or the stinky but delightful combo of onion jam, blue cheese and more bacon. Round out your meal with some fresh fries and one of their artisanal gelato shakes, which come in classics like chocolate and strawberry, as well as more unique options like s’mores with toasted marshmallow and dark chocolate sauce and salted caramel with Hawaiian black sea salt.

Type of Cuisine: American

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: Yes

Few things hit the spot quite like the humble sandwich, and that is certainly the case at Earl of Sandwich, a quick-service restaurant that is actually tied to the descendants of the Earl of Sandwich himself, John Montagu. This simple meal has come a long way since it got its start back in 1762, especially at Earl of Sandwich. Here, diners can choose from a selection of both hot and cold sandwiches, which all come served on hearth-baked bread. Follow in the footsteps (or should we say taste buds?) of John Montagu and try his namesake roast beef sandwich, or go for the festive fan-favorite Holiday Turkey Sandwich. Previously only offered seasonally, the Holiday Turkey Sandwich tastes like Thanksgiving in sandwich form, with cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy. For those doing some morning souvenir shopping, the hot breakfast sandwiches are equally yummy.

Type of Cuisine: American

Meals Available: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: Yes

Guy Fieri isn't the only celebrity chef with a quick-service restaurant in Disney Springs. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto has one, too. Morimoto Asia Street Food cooks up pan-Asian cuisine in an open-air setting. This counter-service restaurant offers a limited menu of street food favorites you can eat on the go, like Pork Egg Rolls and Japanese Takoyaki (octopus fritters, for the uninitiated), as well as Spicy Kimchi Ramen and Ginger Chicken Ramen. Hungry for more? The Iron Chef's award-winning signature restaurant, Morimoto Asia, is located in the same building as Morimoto Asia Street Food.

Type of Cuisine: Asian

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

For more affordable eats with a celebrity chef at the helm, check out Pepe by José Andrés. Based on his Washington, DC food truck of the same name, this quick-service eatery offers simple Spanish sandwiches, called bocatas, and a tiny selection of tapas made with high-quality ingredients. Toppings like flat-iron steak, Serrano ham, spreadable chorizo and manchego cheese crown pan de cristal bread, while refreshing gazpacho and Patatas Bravas make for the perfect accompaniment. And whatever you do, don't miss the Croquetas de Pollo, chicken fritters so crispy yet velvety that one order isn't nearly enough.

Type of Cuisine: Spanish

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

Blaze Pizza isn't the only spot for a slice at Disney Springs. For those craving something more authentic, head on over to Pizza Ponte instead. Arguably the best food deal in the entertainment district and some of the best pizza at Walt Disney World, this quick-service restaurant dishes up Sicilian-style pizza by the (huge) slice for between $7 to $8.25 each. The crust comes topped with an array of classic ingredients, like sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, parma ham, ricotta cheese and just-the-right=amount-of-sweet tomato sauce. Add in the wallet-friendly price tag, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more affordable meal in Disney Springs.

Type of Cuisine: Italian

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

If it's comfort food you’re craving, then The Daily Poutine is bound to fit the bill. Located right next door to the World of Disney store, this counter-service spot offers a very limited menu of the hearty Canadian classic, which features French fries loaded with cheese and gravy (or, in this case, some sort of sauce). Along with the standard version, which comes with cheddar cheese curds and beef poutine gravy, The Daily Poutine also serves up more creative varieties like Italian with mozzarella and turkey bolognese, Butter Chicken with paneer cheese bites and a tomato curry sauce and Korean Barbecue with pulled pork, kimchi and sriracha aioli.

Type of Cuisine: American

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

Would you believe us if we told you that you could enjoy Michelin-quality food at Disney Springs without spending a ton of money? Recognized in the latest Michelin Guide, The Polite Pig is another Orlando-area favorite with a Disney World outpost. If you couldn't already tell from the name, The Polite Pig specializes in saucy, smoky BBQ, with a modern, Floridian-inspired twist. Along with meats like coffee-rubbed USDA Prime Brisket and BBQ Cheddar Brats, diners can also choose from Smoked Turkey Breast with a citrus rub, a Half Chicken bathed in a citrus marinade and more. Naturally, the sides are also a crucial part of any barbecue, and The Polite Pig is no exception. However, in addition to classics like Mac & Cheese, Southern Potato Salad and Baked Beans with burnt ends, you can also enjoy Grilled Street Corn, Roasted Beets, BBQ Cauliflower and a refreshing Tomato & Watermelon Salad.

Type of Cuisine: Spanish

Meals Available: Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

Last but not least, those on the hunt for a healthier Disney Springs dining option may want to give YeSake a try. What this food kiosk lacks in seating and shade, it more than makes up for with its selection of Asian-inspired street food snacks like Karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken) and Taiyaki (a crisp yet fluffy pastry stuffed with Bavarian cream and sweet red bean), as well as fresh beef, tofu and poke bowls. And for the picky eaters in your party, there is even the Pizza Bun, an Americanized take on a traditional Asian handheld.

Type of Cuisine: Asian

Meals Available: Snacks, Lunch and Dinner

Mobile Order Available: No

Well, fast foodies, that brings our guide to the best quick-service restaurants at Disney Springs to a close. What is your favorite counter-service spot to eat at when visiting Disney Springs? Chicken Guy? D-Luxe Burger? The Polite Pig? Let us know in the comments! Then, find out how you can stretch your travel and food budget even further with our discount Disney World tickets.