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    Carnation Cafe

    3.8 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 9:00 pm

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    Ryan S.

    It had been a while since I'd eaten at Carnation Cafe, so I was pleasantly surprised to find an updated menu waiting for me. I decided to try the spicy chicken sandwich, and it was excellent. It had just enough heat to make things interesting without turning lunch into a personal endurance challenge, with a really nice flavor overall and just a slightly vinegary bite. And of course, a visit wouldn't feel complete without the fried pickles, which were as delicious and dangerously easy to keep eating as ever. Carnation Cafe remains such a charming little spot to slow down in the middle of a busy Disneyland day, and this visit reminded me that I shouldn't wait so long before coming back.

    Mickey Waffles
    Shirley W.

    Been wanting to try this place for years! We made a reservation for Saturday morning, but there were actually still a good amount of seat open. It's still a popular place, but I wouldn't say it's too hard to get reservations or seating. We ordered several mickey waffles, a breakfast skillet, and the chili cheese omelet. The menu was very sticky so it felt kinda gross to touch it lol. First impressions on breakfast, portions are very small. I mainly had the mickey waffle and that was very disappointing lol, I would say even below average than making a waffle at home. Sausages were also pretty whatever. I tried a bit of the skillet and that was also pretty standard. Didn't get to try the chili cheese omelet, but that one actually looked more worth it. Overall, I think people mainly come here for the cute mickey waffle picture, but you are not missing out on much for getting this. I wished they at least add some fruit to it bc it was bland af (even with syrup/butter). Would skip this place next time lol. It's a cute restaurant though.

    Hearty chili with tomatoes and cheddar cheese! House side salad ;)
    Bianka G.

    Still a good option for reserved seated dining at Disneyland. With its location on Main Street, the outdoor seating is great. The food is solid and comfort American classics that will appeal to all. They also serve alcohol here which is one of the few restaurants in Disneyland that do - wine, beer, champagne, and cocktails ( an old fashioned and rum punch) but you can only drink it at the restaurant. Anyway, back to the food. The fried pickles looked really good but having already ate two regular pickles while walking around the park, I passed. However, I did see a lot of tables with them so seems like a good choice. Walt's Chili was hearty and pretty filling. The turkey bacon club was loaded with turkey and good bacon. Sandwich tasted fresh and I enjoyed both the avocado mayo and lemon aioli - great dipping sauces for those fries. The Parmesan toasted patty melt is also a solid pick. Drank some champagne and watched the day parade from our table. Life is good at the mouse house!

    Mickey Waffle w/ bacon
    Jason M.

    When planning my day at DLR, I only made sit-down dinner reservations as I usually grab something quick for breakfast when hitting the parks. However, this was my first time here so we made the impromptu decision to attempt a sit-down restaurant. Carnation Cafe was staring us in the face, and we were fortunate that the wait for a table was only about 10 minutes. That being said, we decided to grab breakfast here. CC has a long history at DL. The eatery is technically an opening-day business along with the park back in 1955. It started as an ice cream parlor, but over the years has evolved into the restaurant it is today. The location is prime - right on Main Street USA with a plethora of outdoor seating that is prime for parade viewing and people watching. The interior isn't as charming, but luckily we were seated in the former. The overall aesthetics match that of its surroundings, and each table is adorned with a red carnation which I thought was a nice touch. The menu contains mostly classic American dishes, with touches of Southwest influence. A lovely day, my first time in DL, on Main St USA - the setting was too perfect NOT to have a Mickey Waffle so I went with that. The waffle was good - it came with the standard butter and syrup, as well as my choice of protein side (I got bacon). My only issue was with the syrup - it had weird consistency, very stringy? I doubt it was real maple syrup, so that's likely the reason why it was off. Besides that, it was a delightful breakfast. Service was great - the Cast Members were friendly, and I appreciated them being able to squeeze us in. Overall, I had a good experience at Carnation Cafe; while food was good, I wouldn't say it's the primary reason to come here. The food, in combination with the history and prime location make this a destination-worthy restaurant in Disneyland Park.

    Mickey waffle
    Samantha N.

    I really wanted to like the Mickey waffle, but it was hard, dry and bland. It came with 2 bacon strips that were cooked nicely but also bland. I get the novelty of it, but for $18, it was a disappointing meal. My partner got the breakfast sandwich which was also underwhelming but more worth it as a standalone meal than the waffle. I agree with another Yelper that there should be berries and whip included. Service was fine but I had asked for sausage with the waffle and got bacon instead

    Parmesan toast - upcharge
    Tiffanie E.

    We had an awesome experience at Carnation Cafe. The food was mid, at best, but the service and the ambiance earned those stars back. Kudos to Scott & Maggie!

    Randall B.

    It's easy to pick apart Dland food. Some is horrible and some good and some really pretty tasty. The carnation cafe can be hit or miss but today it was darn tasty. We had reservations and were sat outside in about five minutes. The menu is very limited but does offer just enough most people could find something they like. We both had the turkey club sandwich. They were tasty and all the parts of the sandwich were fresh and filled with flavor. The fries were good, too. We had the fried pickles to start and the we're also really good. Overall not complaint and in fact one of the service teams really made the day. Dave was ao polite and well spoken it as like a breath of fresh air. He's a keeper.

    Beef short rib!
    Frankie M.

    Main Street at Disneyland is beloved for its nostalgic charm, emporiums, quaint shops and detailed architecture. It is the gateway to the magic world of Disney! During our visit we made reservations at Carnation Cafe. They serve up some of the best American comfort food at Disneyland Resort- beef short rib, fried pickles, wedge salads, and my personal favorite, baked potato soup! Service is exceptional. And the staff were friendly and amicable. The atmosphere is charming and nostalgic, with outdoor seating on Main Street. Prices are relatively high compared to other dining options. But overall, we had an amazing dining experience!

    Parmesan Toasted Patty Melt
    Rudy M.

    I finally got the chance to have food here. Despite that it was a rainy day and we couldn't sit outside, we ate inside the section where they sell ice cream. We were seated and given menus but they have a select amount of dishes. I knew immediately that I wanted to try Walt's Chili. It was really good, with breadcrumbs on top, cheese, sour cream and chives. I got the toasted Parmesan patty melt, with beef patty, Monterrey jack cheese, grilled onions, house sauce on sourdough bread. It was by far the best patty melt I've ever had in my whole life. Every bite was incredible. It will be quite difficult to match that. The turkey club sandwich was my partner's choice with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce, mayonnaise and lemon aioli on sourdough. She's not crazy about bacon but it was damn good to munch on. She enjoyed her sandwich and of course the fries were really really good. The service was great, they looked after us at any moment that we needed them. In your first visit to Disneyland I would highly recommend you make reservations to come here.

    Chicken plate
    Kristen B.

    Carnation Cafe is always a go-to for us and has become a family tradition. I've been coming here since I was a baby, and now I get to bring my preteen, which makes it even more special. Her absolute "must-have" every visit is the fried chicken dish. The chicken is always perfectly cooked, and the mashed potatoes with gravy are amazing. The green beans are consistently good, and we always enjoy the side of breadsticks as well. This time we also tried the Oreo cake for dessert and it was delicious! The ambiance is always wonderful, and the service has consistently been great. It's one of those classic Disneyland spots that keeps us coming back every visit.

    Joey R.

    Carnation Café at Disneyland had really good food. I ordered the salad with the green goddess dressing and the potato soup, and both were fresh and flavorful. The dressing especially stood out--it had that classic creamy herb flavor that worked perfectly with the salad. The only downside was the view from our table. We could clearly see staff cleaning equipment and supplies in plain sight, which felt a little un-Disney. One of the things Disneyland usually does so well is keeping the "behind the scenes" stuff hidden to preserve the magic. Overall the food was great, but the atmosphere lost a bit of the Disney immersion because of that.

    Katie R.

    Ate here a few months ago. Made a reservation in advance for 4 people. It was super crowded inside checking in with the hostess and we were seated a little bit later than our reservation. Service was great otherwise. We were seated outside in their cramped outside area. The food was just okay. I did really like the Walt's chili with the nice touch of fried cornbread batter on top. My husband enjoyed his patty melt but said the seasoned fries were the best part of it. I ordered the beef stroganoff which they no longer have on their menu. If they ever do bring it back, don't get it. It was flavorless and salty all at once and the noodles were overcooked.

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    Roselia G.

    A great option for one of your meals while here at Disneyland! Our waitress Danielle went above and beyond for our duel birthday celebration. Thank you to the whole staff for making our meal special!

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    Ribs, chicken fried chicken, regular cheeseburger all gone. Don't care for Parmesan toasted patty melt. Love sourdough but not on a burger.

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    Ask the Community - Carnation Cafe

    What cooking oil does the Carnation Cafe use? I'm allergic to seed oils so it's vitally important what oil is used on the food.

    It is best to ask them there to make sure. When booking a dining reservation there is also a place to enter any allergies online. Wherever we've gone they always confirm at check-in as well as at the table.

    Will they take walk up?

    They may! It just depends on how many reservations have been made/cancelled. I've found that most days, especially later in the evening, there are openings.

    Are you able to ask for your meat cooked a specific way? I like my burgers well done and see theirs don't look that way.

    They ask how you want it cooked so I'd imagine you can let them know you want it well done.

    Does this location offer ranch dressing?

    Yes I believe.

    How are they with food intolerances? Will they delete or remove a specific topping or condiment? Do they do substitutions? Thank you.

    Hello, yes they are very good with food intolerances. If needed they do offer to remove any specific condiments with substitutions.

    Did they stop serving dinner?

    Nope. They still serve dinner. Ever since COVID they don't serve as full a menu as they did before but they do have a lunch and dinner service. It's the same menu for both. Breakfast is a whole different menu.

    I have breakfast reservation at 10:50 AM but it is closed to lunch time also. Am I allowed to order off the lunch menu as well?

    Usually Disney is very accommodating. Just let your server know that's what you'd like to do. They may not be able to put in the lunch order until 11 or 11:30 or whatever the lunch time is, but they will do whatever they can to help out.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes :)

    Can you watch the parade while you dine?

    Probably not. Depends where you are seated. But you need to be outside to enjoy the parade. We were with in "kissing" distance from the characters and it was awesome. Sitting inside of a restaurant will not give the same enjoyment.

    Is the fried chicken same as the one in the plaza inn?

    I honestly don't think so I've had both and both taste completely different

    Are reservations recommended ? Or is it easy to get a table (Friday night)?

    Reservations are recommended it gets super busy especially on a Friday night

    Is their breakfast menu all day?

    Breakfast is serve from 8 to 11 am. Highly recommend to make reservations prior to get in to the restaurant. They won't take you unless you have a reservation.

    Can you use a Disney gift card here?

    Yes

    When is brunch over?

    Breakfast is from 8am-11:30am and lunch is from 11:30am-3:30pm

    Did they bring back the chicken apple sausage for breakfast?

    Nope just the regular one. Side order comes with 2 pieces FYI

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    K & A Cafe - Ultimate Breakfast Burrito.

    K & A Cafe

    4.5(504 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    We had such a great experience at K&A Cafe! My daughter ordered the fruit salad with yogurt, and…read morethe yogurt was house-made -- she absolutely loved it. It was fresh and delicious. My husband had the breakfast burrito and said it was amazing. He liked it so much he even went home with a 24 oz container of their house-made red salsa, which was incredible. The customer service was outstanding. Art was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely engaged with us while we were there. You can tell they really care about their customers and the food they serve. We'll definitely be coming back from Bakersfield!

    I've tried to keep supporting this place because the staff has always been friendly and welcoming…read more Unfortunately, after my most recent visit, I think this will be my last time coming here. I paid $17.54 for a biscuit with egg, cheese, turkey sausage, and a black iced coffee. The biscuit was decent, but fairly small, and nothing about the sandwich felt premium enough to justify the price. The turkey sausage tasted like a standard pre-made sausage, and if there was a significant upcharge for choosing turkey, it didn't feel warranted. The coffee was fine. It was a basic black iced coffee, good enough, but not something that stood out or justified a premium price. My biggest issue is the value. Nearly $18 for a simple breakfast sandwich and a plain black iced coffee feels excessive for what was served. I've also noticed that the total seems to vary from visit to visit, making it difficult to know what to expect when ordering. I genuinely like the people who work here and wish them success. This review isn't about the staff. For me, it's simply a matter of price versus value, and I can no longer justify spending this much for a basic breakfast and coffee. Biscuit: 7/10 Coffee: 7/10 Overall value: 3/10

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    Huckleberry's

    3.9(747 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    A cute little restaurant in the dead Anaheim Gardenwalk, there's not much going on in this place…read morebut Huckleberrys is worth a visit! We came here early for breakfast on a Sunday and walked right in. The coffee is pretty good, the menu is southern feeling and they have a nice variety of sweet and savory. Omelettes, pancakes and hashes for the most part. Service was good, attentive staff in a nice clean restaurant with plenty of room for groups. They also have a variety of cocktails for breakfast if you're into that sort of thing. I went pretty basic because I'm not much of a breakfast person pancakes and ham with scrambled eggs. The portions are on the larger side which is good value and the hashes are really rich but really good! It's too bad we were heading to Disney or we would have taken our leftovers! You can get your parking validated so park in the structure and come hungry! Bonus tip they do have a deal where you can park here for less than Disney and walk over.

    Came here for Brumch and most items were fried. There had steak & eggs, pancakes, chicken &…read morewaffles, usual biscuits & gravy, hash, skillets, waffles...usual breakfast food mixed in with some southern fried food. We ordered was the Benedict scramble (Sliced ham and scrambled eggs on a toasted English muffin topped with creamy hollandaise. Served with your choice Country Reds or Fresh Fruit.) and Tom's scramble (A scratch-made buttermilk biscuit topped with your choice of a sausage patty OR a chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, and Huck's country gravy. Served with Country Reds or fresh fruit). Lemme tell you that ham on the Benedict scramble was thick as heck and the eggs were soft, fluffy, and moist! I would be satisfied with just the eggs, hollandaise sauce and the biscuit! The Tom's scramble was good too. The chicken was not chewy nor hard. It was good. Jorge was our server and was very attentive. Kept coming to check if everything was good or if we need anything else. As for the ambiance, it can get loud, but we were seated in the room next to the Night Market store so it was more quiet. The main room and the room with most booths can get noisy. But throughout our meal we kept hearing a noise. I thought it had to do with the boat and ocean painting on the wall. Come to find out it was the alligator that was in the main room. Every so often it would make a noise. There's also outside seating. Would I come back here? Maybe.. but most of the items are fried food.

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    Original Pancake House

    4.4(3.5k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    I cannot sing the praises of this place enough! My fiance is in a wheelchair, so accessibility is…read moreour first hurdle any new place we go. We arrived and immediately the staff was so attentive, coming to assist with the lift outside. And they mentioned that if the lift is down for some reason, they also have a ramp to deploy in the back to provide access, which was incredible to hear. The restaurant is charming inside and laid out with plenty of room to navigate and also enjoy your breakfast without feeling like you're on top of anyone else. The service continued to be absolutely stellar, with everyone working in a flow to make the experience flawless. The food was PHENOMENAL, with fluffy pancakes and crispy thick bacon! I'm still dreaming of the pineapple pancakes with tropical syrup... delicious! Their coffee was perfect, too, and I had their awesome cold brew. To top off this experience, the prices cannot be beat. We were shocked how affordable this meal was, especially given the great portion sizes and quality. Kudos all around to a restaurant that we will be sure to visit again when we're in Anaheim; heck, I may even make a special trip just to enjoy!

    We came here for my daughter's birthday and everything was absolutely incredible. The wait time was…read moreonly 5 minutes even though they looked packed. The service was fast and we were checked on multiple times at the right intervals. My husband's coffee and my hot chocolate were continuously refilled without having to track someone down. This was our first time there, so we didn't know about portion sizes. We ended up ordering a bit too much but we know for next time. We did family style on everything. My husband ordered the crepes, I ordered the cheese omelet with a side of hash browns and my daughter ordered the pancakes. All very good choices. I think the crepes were definitely the standouts though. I don't think the other items had anything extraordinary about them, but just the overall experience of ordering, easiness, attention to detail from server combined made everything extra special and us wanting to add this place to our favorite places.

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