Ultimate 2024 Guide to dining at Disneyland! (Best Value Locations!)

[@daydragoon331]

You need to follow this up with foods of DCA since that park is honestly a bit harder for people to make the best out of.

[@djguillyd]

smoke jumpers grill hands down best restaurant at DCA

[@Cornberry]

Absolutely I never know what to eat at DCA, so many choices I feel like.

[@robsis35]

I loved at Smokejumpers that they used to have the condiment bar, did they bring it back?

[@TheJetKenny]

Fresh Baked to Pizza Planet: I hate the way the at you walk, the way that you talk. I hate the way that you dress 😂😂😂

[@samairahfelton3990]

lol

[@GLJosh]

Totally agreed with that Tiana's comment, in the time it took to get my mobile order, my wife went inside we got our food and finished eating while still waiting on that mobile order.

[@auntiesumsum]

Agreed. We went early after and didn't wait more than 10/15 minutes.

[@pandora576]

The Bengal BBQ Skewer with the cheesy garlic pretzel bread from Edelweiss makes a great sandwich and an excellent meal.

[@Victoria-vt4tw]

Pork Belly Skewee + Tiger tail = Disney Bahn mi!

[@jlnd03]

We just did this very hack in April 2024 and it was two thumbs up!

[@freshtapcoke]

Disney food hacks! Great video idea!

[@AdamConus]

I have been going to Disneyland once per year for the last few years and I've never eaten at the Plaza Inn. I literally thought you needed a reservation or something. I'll be going next trip for sure! CHICKEN!

[@beckystar101]

I think it’s only for breakfast because it’s character dining. The food is good it’s always a go to for me, the pasta is goood 😋😋

[@jeffreyh7951]

I can appreciate and respect your opinions about these places.. but IMO honestly you were a bit charitable with a few of your scores! FRESH BAKED!!

[@user-vj1gf6iw8t]

Subtract 3 from every review and you’re good! 😂 this video was very useful though! I didn’t know plaza inn was quick service or that Tiana was so fast

[@vincentr90]

This got me thinking what about a bathroom guide like easy access bathrooms, less crowded bathrooms

[@neonxfirefly]

Nice idea! I always like the one by autopia as it's the least busy but it's out of the way.

[@joncarlos716]

I’m 100% sure this guy has already done it, it’s Buried somewhere on KZbin 😅

[@TheDorkKnight824]

Avoid the restroom near Plaza Inn basically a broom closet and the Mint Julep very small. The restroom in Galaxy’s edge in the marketplace very roomy not too crowded considering everyone refills their water bottles out front

[@lilyilani7294]

convenient bathrooms for moms with babies as well !!

[@nicolelanger8672]

Use the bathroom just inside Adventureland. Go to the left. There are always open stalls and much more space to be able to turn strollers around.

[@travis_2234]

Great video and commentary. Please do DCA next.

[@Olyphoto7]

Plaza Inn Fried Chicken is my go to place. I’ll never forget David’s facial expressions eating there.

[@flashygrillz]

You forgot that they have the Birria toasted cheese sandwich at The Jolly Holliday. Tastier than the regular grilled cheese.

[@jacestringham7022]

It’s hilarious that Pizza Planet is my wife’s favorite place to eat there. I haven’t found it to be as terrible as people make it out to be, but to each their own. I love sitting in the outdoor section that’s adjacent to the Space Mountain entrance. The vibes there are perfect. I also haven’t loved Bengal BBQ as much as others; the beef is always over cooked and chewy.

[@user-vf4oy2oh5r]

Thank you for this. I will be rewatching this several times so I have an idea of where to eat in Oct when I return to DL for the first time in 24 years (DCA was still being built and behind “walls”).

[@sirmalmsten1982]

Very Valuable Video. Thank you! Docking Bay 7 = 10/10, gotta agree.

[@CoryFiscus]

Refreshment Corner: 8/10 Jolly Holiday: 8/10 Tropical Hideaway: 8/10 Bengal Barbecue: 9/10 Rancho del Zocalo: 8/10 Golden Horseshoe: 5/10 Stage Door Cafe: 6/10 Royal Street Veranda: 7/10 Tiana's Palace: 9/10 Harbor Galley: 8/10 Hungry Bear: 9/10 Ronto Roasters: 9/10 Docking Bay 7: 10/10 Red Rose Tavern: 7/10 Maurice's Treats: 9/10 Edelweiss Cafe: 7/10 Troubadour Tavern: 6/10 Cafe Daisy: 7/10 Galactic Grill: 6/10 Alien Pizza Planet: 2/10 Plaza Inn: 10/10

[@coryholmer8422]

Thank you for doing this! I was just about to ask if someone could. :)

[@jackietorres2803]

Cafe Orleans and Monte cristo is the best if you can get a ressie!!!

[@jamiecameron-harley5001]

Great review of the quick service restaurants at Disneyland! Hope you are thinking of doing the same at Disney California!

[@janinejohnson9654]

I wish there was a ❤ button for these videos. This was great and helpful, but made me hungry. 😂 I’m looking forward to eating when I visit in June.

[@sarahmunoz14]

Best value go-to the tuna sandwich with pickle and chips from Harbour Galley $10.69 ($9 and change MK).

[@michelechazzweaver631]

I would love to see a breakfast food guide and review.

[@GLJosh]

We hit the Coke corner during a nighttime parade enjoying a soft pretzel and a diet Coke. Great way to end your day!

[@rikalr]

Thank you! This is helpful for those few places I still haven't yet experienced

[@jeffreyyahiro9704]

Definitely like to see the sit down restaurants ranked!

[@DisneyMagicFix]

Yes, I call It coke corner as well. can't have a good day at Disney without a nice cold Cherry Coke yum, my brother saw you the other day he was so excited, haven't spotted you yet but you got me on your video the first day of Fantasmic, always enjoy your videos

[@MoonFairy929]

That Jolly Holiday salad! I’m always looking for a lighter healthier option. Mobile is hard there. Fills up. But I’ll be making that happen next time!

[@Marlissedisney]

The omelette station at the Plaza Inn during breakfast is a 10/10 😮‍💨

[@bowlzie88]

Please do more videos like this! This was great 👍

[@nf1nk]

That was a great guide that has opened a few more options to me.

[@EmmanuelRiosFX]

Great video! Looking forward to the DCA version.

[@parkerpowers2841]

This was a great video Fresh Baked! Very informative. I like these! Thanks Fresh Baked!

[@user-js4qk9pc8z]

Hi David. We will be in Disneyland Wednesday. We are usually looking for somewhere to eat and have tried several with less than happy experience. This video made it easier for us to make a decision where to eat next! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the numerous options available! Happy Mother’s Day to Liz! 💖💖💖

[@MoonFairy929]

Golden Horseshoe is reliably FREEZING. So if you need a place to sit for a moment, stop in. It’s some how always LOUD. The acoustics are horrific. But… if you are hot and can’t make it over to the opera house… take a break at the Horseshoe.

[@QueenRosyy]

so helpful!! Hungry bear food is not good. and alien pizza planet has good pasta :)

[@FiendishThingy1965]

Looking forward to your guide to table service restaurants!

[@Ehawkjj2]

The baked potato dog currently at refreshment corner is bomb

[@danieladelgado1962]

Hello can’t wait for haunted mansion to reopen

[@Cornberry]

I go relatively often but I still have never eaten from Docking Bay, have only gotten the coldbrew!

[@kristiemoore7741]

Love the plaza inn good job now I'm hungry and feening for a disneyland trip

[@ilovegodzilla]

All these places are great unless you have dietary restrictions, because you can’t customize most of the dishes. We are restricted to Galactic Grill or Hungry Bear due to this. It sucks to miss out on all this great food because you can’t remove a sauce or replace w/a GF bun.

[@Creedon22]

How about a guide to best photo op spots, best spots for desserts, guide to best places for merch, guide to restaurants that require reservations…these are things I think about when I have an upcoming visit to the park! Id also love to see your perfect Disney day! Thanks for always bringing the Disney magic 🧚

[@brianpruitt3254]

I have a soft spot for pizza planet. My family would go there a lot when I was little because it was easy for kids to eat. Same for red rose tavern. Maybe should add that for guests who’ve never been?

[@Bswedes6220]

One of my favorite videos you have made in awhile. I’m heading to the park early next month. Really hope you do one just like this for DCA! Thanks Fresh Baked hope we run into you there.

[@123liftoff]

Our favorite is the fried chicken at plaza inn. It’s always something we look forward to when we come from Arizona to Disneyland.

[@slowazzd2165]

The shrimp fusili at pizza planet is honestly pretty good by disney standards and the price for the portion was really good imo

[@superlavamom]

Your rankings are spot on! My daughter and I loved grabbing treats at Maurice’s and enjoying them at the Golden Horseshoe. We miss the foam and the show but we have great memories. 😊

[@TheJetKenny]

I’ve never had food in Galaxy’s Edge. I’ll be Docking there next time I’m in the park

[@nicoleslagoski8779]

I am going to DL for the first time in 9 days and this was extremely helpful! Thanks so much!!

[@ericgerds3980]

Outstanding advice!

[@jlnd03]

A suggestion for your miles long list of future videos - an overview of kid meals for picky "american" tastes. I spent SO MANY hours researching food options for my 3 kids for our first trip back in 2018 - think mac and cheese, hamburgers, chicken strips. I wanted to see pictures of the size of the portions and how the mac and cheese looked. I know most of the mac and cheese through both parks is the same but not all and I wanted to see photos of the "toddler" mac and cheese vs other mac and cheese. I searched and searched - yelp, youtube, blogs, there just was not that much content out there for those planning for younger kids. Another video suggestion is quick little snippets on where and how to rent lockers, where and how to rent a disney stroller, where and how to get the fuel rods. Again, once you see it in person it's so easy but when you're a first time visitor, trying to research, there just wasn't much out on the internet to see. Finally, a tour through parking at the lots, and taking the tram over and entering through walking along harbor or the DLH security. Just quick first timer videos - vs. part of longer video vlogs.

[@Notajellyfish]

I second this, but not for any kids. I myself am extremely picky and I don't get big portions. I don't touch anything with cheese or dressings for the most part. I would love a "kid friendly" version of this guide so I know where I can get lunch while my friends still enjoy their food too.

[@halperncordell]

This was awesome! We have been to Disneyland multiple times, but it is great to have a quick refresher like this for our next trip! Thank you.

[@robertjones1729]

Aloha Dave...thank you for confirming my own opinions...years ago i took my girlfriend and her two boys to DL .they went to Pizza Plant..i did not...even those two 8 year old boys thought the Pizza sux there . I am going to Tiannas because I've never been but the Plaza Inn is top of my list and yes the chicken is hard to beet .even at $20 for the dinner its a good value..huge portions and just great food Thanks again..I will be in the park tomorrow so i hope to see you .I will walk up to you if i see you .sorry if i interrupt you but i really just want to say hi and show you my shirt that says .Hey Disney,pay your CM better...

[@jeffreyyahiro9704]

I love this kind of content! It’s hard to know what all the restaurants serve! I would love another ultimate guide with more places on it! Thanks!

[@brawlkuribohabridged]

The only reason I go to Pizza Planet (apart from my mom liking the pasta) are the refills, lol

[@angelamelnyk7803]

Love this review. Just got back from our trip and I also loved the Hungry Bear atmosphere and enjoyed the lobster roll. I was so sad to miss Docking Bay 7 but my partner got to eat there and absolutely loved it. The Fried Chicken at Plaza Inn is wonderful but the green beans were inedible. I'm not sure why they can't improve the veg cooking for that dish. I much preferred the veggies at Flo's V8 with that fried chicken. Thank you for all your efforts to bring us wonderful information about all things Disneyland :)

[@sugarmice]

This is the perfect timing for this video. I’ll be in the resort end of this month for a whole week!

[@tammyb219]

We love the Golden Horseshoe and the Rancho Zocalo. These are our go to restaurants, especially since Red Rose Tavern got rid of their Gluten Free pizza.

[@brennanspark]

Thanks Dave! This was so helpful to see the offerings and locations and hear the recommendations instead of looking at these places on the app. It's crazy, I've been to Disneyland so many times but I've only been to probably half of the places mentioned in this video. I would love to see a video like this for DCA! Thanks!

[@darcyweirich1531]

Plaza Inn always has a salad they make fresh when you order it. You can customize it if it has things you don’t or can’t eat, and I frequently request ranch dressing instead of the dressing it comes with. The salad never fails me when I’m looking for something lighter to eat.

[@Creedon22]

Love this, your simple honest reviews are greatly appreciated FB!

[@icky007]

Love this review, concise and to the point. I took notes for our upcoming trip. I hope you do one for DCA as well.

[@michelle9114]

Wow-what a great video David! Docking Bay 7 is my favorite too

[@alanstout7180]

I haven't tried the pizza at Pizza Planet, so I cannot offer an opinion on that, but we often get their pasta dishes. I think they are pretty good, and they are shareable for a large family on a budget. I would love for you to do a video on whether or not you should stay in line or get out of line when a ride breaks down. We only make it to Disneyland about once a year, but we face this dilemma every time we come.

[@Outpfcontext3c]

I saw you yesterday taking a picture with a fan on mainstreet

[@jlnd03]

Absolutely fantastic overview, I'll be sending this video to any friends that say they're planning their first visit.

[@avrilcastro9568]

Im never this early!! Great recommendations!

[@christopherpope5818]

Would love to see you break these ratings down further giving a score for food, originality, theming, ease of access, etc. and bonus points or two for things like Breakfast. I tend to care mostly only about flavor so seeing something that has "good" but not "great" food get an aggregated 8 or 9 out of 10 is a bit confusing when you also give that same rating to somewhere with excellent food.

[@justarandomspencer9174]

Awesome video! As a local I will say the only thing I disagree with is Hungry Bear- never been too fond of it, and the views & food I can get at Harbor Galley or Tiana's are far better, in my opinion 7/10. Still- thanks for making this, and I hope you do one for DCA, and maybe even DTD!

[@bigrexdave]

Awsome video. Thank you for showing where the Resturants are. Their was a couple that I didn't even realize where there.

[@themackshack9140]

Man, if they revamped the menu at Golden Horseshoe there’d be a line out the door. Maybe some high quality BBQ or cowboy inspired chili. Haha, but alas, I guess there’s enough picky kids that are happy with bland chicken tendies. Just too bad they serve it in one of the most historic locations in the park 😂 🤦‍♂️

[@wheelindisney5874]

Here's my guide to eating at Disneyland. Get the pretzels or popcorn. Add a drink from just about anywhere. Then when you need a meal, park hop to DCA and get the GOOD food. 😀 I'm not sure what you've got against Pizza Planet. I agree the pizza is not great. But I like the salads and the chicken fusili, particularly when you consider their price. I also don't understand the love for Ronto Roasters. The Ronto wrap is just a too small and very overcooked hot dog in a too big pita bread. Filling the excess with a salad (cole slaw in this case) doesn't fix that basic problem - the meat to bread ratio is way off.

[@andreaornelas7455]

Good video!

[@pererau]

The sesame ginger noodles from Alien Pizza Planet is my favorite dish at the park. I've had it 5+ times and I've never walked away disappointed. (Except that one time when they stiffed me on the sesame ginger sauce). I agree that it is loud, crowded, confusing, and serves meh pizza, but just for that Asian noodle dish and free refills on drinks, it is probably one of my most common Disney expenses. I also tried the ronto-less garden wrap for the first time on my last visit, and was pleasantly surprised. I just wish the pita was more consistently soft and fresh instead of sometimes being stiff and stale. Also, kudos to whoever decided to finally turn the volume down on the pod racer engine rotisserie!

[@will13lambert]

This video basically tells me everything I already know. Everywhere is ok. Just avoid pizza planet😂😂 Loved watching this video! Food videos and reviews are always fun

[@danahovorka8446]

Nice job on the video Fresh Baked. 👍👌🍔

[@joemzd]

I made a list of restaurants and their food options I wanted to try for my visit last weekend. At the top of my list: "- NOT Alien Pizza Planet". I had to, because I LOVE pizza and fully would have expected this to be the best in the park.

[@joephillips5594]

💯 on the Felucian at DB7. As a vegan, I very much appreciate it and it is one of the foods I MUST eat at least once every time I go.

[@pearlburkett7394]

Please do one of these for DCA :)

[@pearlburkett7394]

Please do one of these for DCA

[@stephanied3884]

This was so helpful! I love this format!

[@carrievaldez3708]

Just started the episode. I'm excited to see how my opinions line up with yours.

[@JC-ct7wp]

This came at the perfect time for us. Great info, thank you FreshBaked !

[@PrettyMesssy]

thanks for all the info. we are going to Dlsneyland this week and dont know what to eat ..but now i know lol

[@LJC123]

I like RDZ. And the cream cheese pretzels, and popcorn!

[@angelikaobradovich9267]

Love this video. When I went last month, I made a spreadsheet of all the food that I wanted to try. We had 54 items over 5 days lol! And I still missed out on places that I wished that we could go but ran out of time. I wish some places stayed open after midnight on main street. I was always at the park until 1 and I wanted a snack on the way out and I ended up having to go to mcdonalds. Not on my spreadsheet LOL! I was so disappointed. I wanted to go to Docking Bay 7 on our last day but we were in DCA and couldn't make it there before they closed. I wanted to try their season of the force menu. I did have their cold brew and it was good. Do DCA next :)

[@rpeterson9770]

Plaza inn is the absolute best there! Usually eat two times or more per trip. Watch for the birds. It went splat on the top of my head last time… not fun. Still will go back of course! Maybe I will eat inside.

[@faithdarkness9079]

Our very 1st trip to Disney (I had not been in like 20 years and my kids 1st) we went to Pizza planet, kids love pizza. But I was so disappointed, the slice is so small, and everyone was still hungry after. Went and got a nearby pretzel to help fill us up.

[@patrickperalta59]

the Golden Horseshoe is rumored to be Haunted.

[@terrymurphy5991]

Loved your notes and agree. Thanks!

[@djguillyd]

Plaza inn is my go to at Disneyland love their fried chicken

[@itsHeatherKay]

Have you done this for DCA? This was great!

[@carolynphinney7315]

Will you do a DCA version? Great review, and agree with your rating!

[@mama_marvelous]

You were spot on with how I would rate all of these places, but you missed the Ship to Shore Market Place and the chimichangas.

[@SoCalSeaChaser]

The Chimichangas at “Ship to Shore”, which I think there’s other small spots that sell them too, are delicious and for $7 is a deal.

[@skatechi]

This video is a 10 out of 10, thanks!

[@DavidLopez-lh8gd]

10/10 bengal bar b que id say buy bread from California before coming here

[@lcflngn]

Wow Dave, you covered it all! Kudos, perfect vlog. Plaza Inn 10/10 for sure. (What else do they serve, who knows & who cares?) We hang our hats also on the baked potato at Troubadour. My daughter’s fave for many yrs. Followed it around the park since it was at Harbour Galley, or maybe even before that. (I think it started somewhere else…) Disappeared several times, but we keep our eyes out. Great, filling, delish & less expensive than most things. Wish there were more breakfast items for quick serve (eap savory things) but discovered the Red Rose pancakes in the lull times, and I love the strawberry sauce. Not on my diet but so delish. Agree the Ronto-less wraps are superior. Crazy, but oh so true! On two trips found Toon Town delicious, that was a lovely surprise! Used to be the worst, or in fact no food available at all. Cheers to new Toon Town! Problem, my daughter is stuck on Bengal bbq, which leaves less tummy room for other things. Anyway, plenty of really good food at Disneyland, so yay! When I was little Grandma would buy me a hotdog before we went home to make grandpa’s dinner. That was the one option. Still, the golden years for me. Food makes a theme park way better, but it’s still not everything 🤗

[@bricked2343]

David, I have watched every single video and live stream you have released since March 2020. This was a really good video. Just thought I would thank you for your excellent content!

[@craiglaw7578]

Thanks!

[@jaysonhuang4244]

Food looks really good.

[@blubba818]

I would say that I haven’t been impressed by Docking Bay 7 at all, but Ronto Roasters is my go-to for breakfast. I get the breakfast wrap and a meiloorun juice. Plaza Inn is just such a solid, consistent choice. It’s often my first dinner when we fly in. Bengal Barbecue honestly deserves a 10/10.

[@TheDorkKnight824]

For Plaza Inn the regular pasta is great would like a little more sauce. One of my brothers gets the Salmon and he loves it my other brother gets the roast beef and i tried it it’s tender and not dry. Side salad is a must for my family we always get it. Never tried the desserts there