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    Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café

    3.3 (455 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    George H.

    Their chicken strips with ranch smells so good, a lady walked by while we were still in line and I can smell the tasty ranch flavor! Lines are very long and indoor seating is extremely limited. Service is pretty slow so wait time is about 15 minutes at least. Ambiance is like a food court.

    Thomas T.

    Grabbed a quick bite early during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Ordered the patty melt, which comes with plant based cheddar cheese, grilled onions and asteroid sauce on Texas toast. The burger was good, but the toast gets chewy after sitting for a little bit. The fries were cold, so they remade them and the replacement order was hot. It did not take too long to get the food and there was seating. The dance party in the lower level wasn't so loud and didn't overpower the other music.

    Jonathan R.

    On our visit to Magic Kingdom Orlando we wanted a sit down restaurant but needed a reservation which we normally always do. So we decided to do a walk up with a dinning area and choose Cosmic Rays which the cheeseburger was pretty good and chicken nuggets were really good. The Lunar lemonade and Sully slush were excellent!

    Black garlic, truffle, and parmesan fries
    Briana N.

    I feel like it's usually so hard to find indoor seating, but it was so easy here! You can also refill your water bottle and use the bathroom while you're here, making this a great pit stop, especially in the heat of a Florida summer. The food is pretty good too! While still on the pricier side, it was better than what I expected. We got the black garlic, truffle, and parmesan fries and they were delicious! They really don't skimp on the sauce or cheese. And the fries were pretty crispy. And if you just get plain fries, they provide so many sauces here: ketchup, barbecue, honey mustard, mayo, ranch.

    Truffle-French Onion Burger
    Karlee H.

    Able to order on the phone. Delicious truffle burger. Lots of flavor. Lots of seating inside but decided to eat outside to watch the parade.

    Chris A.

    I came here one day with my sister and her family when they were in town visiting. It was a long day at MK, and we wanted some food, so we came here, to Cosmic Ray's. It's one of the busiest counter service restaurants in all of WDW, but in the chaos, it is actually very efficient. No real ambiance to speak of. I think there used to be a singing alien in the corner or something, but now it's just a building with seats. Which is fine. It does its job. Service was pretty ok, too. Friendly faces at the registers, friendly folks handing you your order, taking requests on asking for extra veggies trays. No issues with service at all. As for the good, I was surprised with how good it was. Of course it was overpriced, but it wasn't as overpriced as other spots on Disney property. I think way too many families of 4+ slide in and out of this place for the prices to be too high. I ordered the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich (Crispy Chicken Breast, Pickle Slaw, and Spicy Aïoli on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries). Nice, soft bun. Large, crispy chicken patty. Shoestring fries with unlimited amounts of ketchup. I was pretty pleased. I also got to sample the Triple-B Burger (Angus Beef Patty with Bacon, Cheddar Spread, Crispy Onions, and Coca-Cola® Cherry-Barbecue Sauce on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries), one of their signature items, with an upgrade side of Black Garlic, Truffle, and Parmesan Fries (French Fries topped with Black Garlic-Truffle Aïoli and Parmesan). Wow! This burger was out of this world. A good, charred burger patty with bacon that was actually crisp and played a role in this burger. Gooey cheese, more crisp from the onions, and that sweet BBQ sauce that counteracts the heaviness from the rest of the burger. Delicious. Definitely recommend this. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised with this place. Gonna make this one of my go-to places for when I come to MK.

    Brittany N.

    Pros: Really conveniently located within Magic Kingdom. Not too far out of the way. Service was nice enough. It's only counter service, but everyone was friendly and smiling. Food was surprisingly good! We had a good chicken sandwich and an even better bacon cheeseburger. Cons: No real cons. The price was even right, for Disney property. Tips: Both sandwiches we tried were worth it value-wise. So maybe their other menu items will satisfy you, too.

    Pick up counter "Bay 2" at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney Resort.
    Jason F.

    I'm ready to be beamed up and spend some extra time at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café. Located in the Tomorrowland section of the Magic Kingdom Theme Park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café is a counter service restaurant that is both fast-casual counter ordering and modern ordering via the Disney World app. What brought our large group here for dinner was a recent visit to the "Happiest Place on Earth" and as we usually did our tour of this vast park in a clockwise setting, we would eventually land on Tomorrowland. After thinking about our options, we decided that dining at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café was the best option for our group. Of course, visiting around the holiday season, the entire park was packed with visitors and Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café was no exception. Cosmic Ray's has a menu consisting mostly of stereotypical American theme park food, and is organized into three bays with one of them specifically designated to pick up your order when made through the Disney World app. The menu at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café consists mostly of stereotypical American theme park food, and is separated into categories including Entrées, Plant Based, Sides, Kid's Meals, Desserts, Speciality Beverages, Beverages, and their various allergy-free menu entrées. Since their menu was rather straight-forward and simple I ordered their Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, which featured a deep-fried crispy Chicken Breast topped with Pickle Slaw and Spicy Aïoli served on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries. To drink, since their beverages at this location were all fountain drinks, I ordered their Lunar Lemonade, which was a combination of Minute Maid Lemonade with Desert Pear Syrup served over ice. It was actually quite busy at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café the evening we visited, so the food took longer than we expected. Once the food was ready for pickup, we received a text via the app indicating which "bay" to go to, a system I have to give Disney credit for. It's well-organized and streamlines the entire process of ordering, payment, and distribution. Another big plus at Cosmic Ray's is the toppings bar, which lets you customize your burger and make it substantially larger than the average burger at Walt Disney World. By adding extra lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions, you can enhance what's already a solid meal, which is definitely a highlight for any value-conscious diner. In itself, my chicken sandwich at Cosmic Ray's is nothing special. It's not awful, it's just nothing to write home about. My total bill came out to just over $20--which, in Disney dollars, is quite reasonable. After a full day in the park, getting a filling meal at an affordable price point was a refreshing change of pace. That said, it's worth noting that my drink was nearly half the cost of my chicken sandwich, and unfortunately, the overly sweet flavor didn't justify the price. I do wish Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café leaned more into themed dining and that the culinary team that they employ put a little bit more effort into the meal, something as simple as toasting the bun would've made a real difference. What makes Cosmic Ray's stand out, though, is its most delightfully odd and uniquely present-day Walt Disney World character, who goes by the random name of "Sonny Eclipse". This Audio-Animatronic alien performs a 20-minute musical set on the Astro Organ, complete with corny jokes and backup vocals from his Space Angels, entertaining guests in the main dining area. Why has Disney let this "attraction" stay when it no doubt costs a pretty penny to maintain is anyone's guess. A place that is affordable, fast, and with plenty of seating, Cosmic Ray's is surprisingly a great place to enjoy a quick meal, and ideally before your next ride leaves you a little queasy (and hopefully, it's not Space Mountain!).

    Sulley Slush
    Cole M.

    This is a very average meal at the Magic Kingdom. Like most of this park the food is simply okay with nothing of serious note. Chicken Sandwich was super spicy but solid. Burger was very average. The thing that drives this place is the ambience. Different than other cafeteria style places it at least leans into its place in Tomorrowland with a futuristic feel. Would be a place to check out within the park.

    Chicken Strips (4 Strips) French Fries
    Michelle M.

    For lunch while at Disney World we ate at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe. They serve sandwiches, burgers, fries, chicken tenders and no refill drinks unless you pay extra for it. It was very crowded, and you can order online. I don't recommend ordering online, it's faster to wait in line and order from a live person.(speaking from experience from my niece online ordering) it was hard to find a table, but we lucked up and everyone found a table, just not near each other. I ordered the chicken tenders and fries, and they weren't bad. Mahogany a young lady giving out Bday pins and first Disney visit pins was so nice. She gave me a bday pin, and it was nice getting bday wishes EVERY time someone saw my pin. Cosmic Ray's is not cheap, but not as expensive as other places to eat at WDW. If you looking for a budget friendly place to eat check out Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe.

    Chicken Strips with Fries
    John G.

    We ate here for lunch while we were enjoying the sights Tomorrow Land had to offer! This is a Quick Meals place to have a walk up order and try to find a table! The table are many but this place gets crowded and there definitely isn't enough tables. The concept is cafeteria styled. Self serve and pick up your own condiments and plasticware with the meal plan drinks were included! The staff keeps on top of the housekeeping! My favorite is the Chicken Tenders and Fries in any of these quick meal areas! The crowded seating does detract from this area but the friendly efficient staff adds to it!

    Repulsive Impossible burger - toast was like rubber.  I don't think it's real food.
    Pamela J.

    This is absolutely repulsive, horrific and highly over priced. Note that you get fries with the burgers so do not need to order extra unless you are hungry. Mobile order for quicker pickup. Dining in the place is gen pop central. Everything about it is sub-par. Magic Kingdom too - it's old, it's crusty and it's got nasty food choices everywhere.

    Chicken Strips (4 Strips)
    Dani B.

    A long morning at the magic kingdom calls for cosmic rays. I have been coming here since I was little. I like that they update the menu every once in a while. The food is always fresh and the line is always long.

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    This place is the food you keep coming back for. I've been twice in the last week. The menu has…read morevariety but not so much as to cause you indecision. The staff is absolutely amazing. Your food is cooked to order and everything comes out to perfection. The location reminds me of the diner that in HIMYM's episode with the perfect burger. That's ironic because it's the reason I popped in here for the first time. After seeing several people have a burger one night, it became a much needed experience for me. The burger came out delicious. You have to add the house sauce to it. You won't regret it. The tenders are so crispy but maintain all their juiciness as well. As I write this review, I'm seriously considering going back for one or both. Nonetheless, go give it a try. There is an added bonus that the bar next door allows you to eat your food there and have a beverage or two.

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