Would actually give this 3.5 if I could, slightly above average. Was looking for some coffee on my way back to the Dolphin and found Fuel in the lobby. The store is kind of cute. There's food available and has a convenience store vibe. Coffee reminds me of a chain that also serves donuts, a bit on the sweeter side. And like everything else ay Disney, terribly overpriced. The coffee I got was $14. I got the special Strawberry coffee and I liked it. If I got it again, I would probably ask for a half shot of flavor to tame the sweetness. Works if you're looking for coffee, but may want to seek out something else if sweet and expensive isn't your thing. read more

Fuel - Strawberry iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Food: Their coffee was actually REALLY GOOD. The chocolate cake was super rich. Service: Despite being super busy in the morning, they were also super quick! Ambiance: There wasn't really any seating, but there's plenty right outside. It was super efficient and well stocked! read more

We decided to try the coffee at the dolphin instead of the Swan, which is where we normally go. The coffee was kinda bitter but the barista (Dean) was so nice, he diluted it with almond milk and also suggested sugar free syrup. Despite not being a fan of the coffee taste I highly recommend this place because of the amazing customer service and pleasant interaction. read more

Fuel is the Disney Dolphin's quick service snack and beverage cafe. I was with a group who stopped by for lunch. Their lunch offerings were healthy choices ranging from cold grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, to made-to-order hot sandwiches. I had their Vegan Protein Salad, which was a good balance of spring mix lettuce, hummus, artichoke hearts, tomato, and seasoned chickpeas. For dessert, I enjoyed a slice of their chocolate cake. Both items were delicious, and I'd order them again. Service was excellent, and I witnessed staff cleaning tables as guests left. read more

Fuel - Vegan protein salad and chocolate cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Fuel is a mini Starbucks and convenience store for the Dolphin hotel. It is convenient to have before a park visit but lines in the morning are quite long. It offers a variety of coffee, drinks and quick sandwiches. Service here was fine but not crazy fast like a real Starbucks. The ambiance of this convenience store and coffee shop is open, warm and spacious. It's good to have nearby but not too helpful when lines are very long with 25 people in line with one cashier. read more

Fuel - Nice quick stop for adult drinks, candy, coffee, salads and sandwiches. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

This is a great spot to get a snack or if you forgot something- they have drinks, cereal cups, hot and cold meal options, coffee and more. The prices are more than an average grocery store but not unreasonable. I had their chorizo breakfast burrito- a little spicy but not bad. These are pre-made hot and ready so some of the tortilla was a little hard. Overall good selection, decent flavor and convenient.. and The line moves pretty quickly read more

Four words: Self-serve Dole Whip. I believe the Dolphin (located right across from the Swan) is the only Disney resort to have this set-up (and one of the few that have Dole Whip at all), so fill those rather large cups up to your heart's content. And if you're feeling extra, they sell alcohol, too, so make it a rum float while you're at it (I spy Malibu cocktails in the can). You can even add toppings if you want, though I'm a purist and just eat Dole Whip plain because it's that good. A lot of these reviews complain about the prices but good deals are never to be had in resort convenience stores, c'mon! It's like a mini bar X 100 and only slightly cheaper because you do have to leave your room to get to it. Extra cool that it's open til 1am on weekends because who hasn't come back from the parks starving after closing? read more

(Dec 2024) During our stay at the Dolphin, my wife and I had all our breakfast meals here. The best part is that this place opens at 6:00am, whereas other similar places at nearby hotels open later. read more

I don't often write reviews, but my experience at this place was so disappointing that I felt compelled to warn others. We were guests at the Dolphin Hotel and were on our way out to the airport. I picked up a pre made sandwich that, to be blunt, was absolutely inedible. It said it was a Banh Mi. In big bold letters it said what it was. Nowhere in any other bold letters did it say it was a vegetarian version. Most people see the words Banh Mi pick it up and assume that it is made the standard way. Well this one had mashed chicken peas and no meat whatsoever. It was gross and I love foods of all countries. I politely asked the manager if I could swap it for something else, and the response I received was nothing short of shocking. Instead of apologizing or offering a solution, they flatly refused to take it back. When I explained that I wasn't happy with the sandwich, the manager's dismissive attitude was infuriating. No empathy, no effort to make things right -- just a stonewall of indifference. I'm not asking for much -- just basic customer service and a meal that lives up to its price. Sadly, this place failed on both fronts. Don't waste your time or money here. If you're looking for quality food and service, look elsewhere. On top of that it was a $12 sandwich that was the size of a soda can. I think they could have afforded the $2 it probably costs before markup to swap it. read more

It's okay. Nice ambience. Overpriced. $16 something dollars without taxes for a latte. employees don't greet you at all. The old lady at cashier was a little snobby. Hazelnut cafe frappe that I ordered tastes like water with hazelnut syrup. The one at McDonald's is better and a lot cheaper lol. read more

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This is located in the lobby of the Disney Dolphin Resort across from the front desk. It is open until 11pm usually. They have sandwiches, $5 muffin, and Mickey waflles that I think were sbout $11 despite the size. They also have scoops of candy, froyo, and grab and go options like chips, salads, and drinks. They even have bottles of alcohol plus a coffee shop. Friendly staff. It's a pretty small place so while they have some tables inside don't be shocked if they fill up so you end up eating in the lobby area since there are tables there too. Seems clean and mostly stocked. They did run out of dairy milk cartons so we had to get a plastic cup of milk instead. Overall a bit overpriced but convenient. read more

Fuel - Store front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

How much do I love this place, let me count the ways. My son and I dragged ourselves into Fuel around midnight on a Friday night after a long day of park hopping and we were so worried what in the world would there be to eat at this hour. How about one of the best things we had eaten all week at Disney World! We ordered the pimento cheese with pickles sandwich and another sandwich with cold cuts which I don't honestly remember what is was but we asked for both to be heated since we both needed the comfort of a hot meal. The staff was more than happy to heat up our sandwiches and the cold cut sandwich was fine but the pimento cheese sandwich was absolutely scrumptious. The bread was perfectly toasted and the melty pimento cheese with the pickles were so flavorful and delicious. My son who normally asks for pickles removed from all his food liked the pickles in this sandwich. He liked it so much that he immediately ordered another sandwich. Thank you Fuel for saving our stomachs and being the cherry on top of our spectacular Disney day! read more

Convenience store with snacks slash coffee bar slash sandwich shop slash grab and go is the best way to put it. I came around 9pm looking for actual food and they ran out of all their hot sandwiches. The only salad left was the garden salad and one Caesar. I opted for the latter which was a little over $10. Chicken was dry but I had zero expectations for prepackaged salad. This place is usually poppin it seems and I'd imagine the convenience snacks are pricy. read more

Pre-made breakfast, everything is premade! All of the egg dishes are from liquid eggs except for the "egg press" which was super basic and lacked flavor. The teas are not loose leaf. Everything is fast-food style, nothing is elevated and prepared with any type of care. One of the worst places for food and drink on the Disney property. read more

Fuel is nothing more than and overpriced, glorified convenience store. And they take advantage of knowing that the regular hotel guest isn't going to venture offsite to get a last minute snack/drink, or to grab a quick lunch on the go. I ended up here most times for water as I was feeling parched a lot. Especially since they were having a heat wave while I was here. The prices were steep and the selection limited. I wasn't a fan of their brand of water carried, but I still needed to drink. They did offer a few items in house that they made behind the counter. They had some sandwiches which made it feel like a deli mixed in with everything else. I believe there were a few tables inside, the lobby right outside, and a few tables outside if you wanted to sit and eat what you bought. In a pinch this place works, but only if you are alright with paying a higher price for an item that you can get elsewhere. The staff were less than impressed to be working and it felt like you were interrupting them at every chance you got. The shelves weren't always stocked with items, so don't depend on getting what you may have gotten the day before. read more

This is a great place located in the lobby of the hotel. Every time I stay here I visit them at minimum 2 times during my stay for coffee or a snack. Love that they are open late and the breakfast and coffees are always on point. read more

My kids were hungry for a snack while we waited for our room to be ready. They each got a little Nutella snack and shared a bag of tortilla chips and it all cost over $25! Crazy!!! Cashier had horrible customer service skills. This place does not belong on Disney property. read more

Excellent convenience store in the swan and dolphin hotel. Something for everyone here. My group especially enjoyed stopping at the candy containers. There are little bags and you can mix and match what you'd like to get. Tons of beverage choices, both alcoholic and non. Lots of food options as well. A little something for everyone here. read more

A bit over priced but expected but if you just want coffee your better off walking to the Boardwalk Bakery and coffee is about half of Fuel. Plus you get exercise and can sit outside and have a great view! We learned that convenience at the Dolphin is a money maker! Plus the Bakery is really quaint! read more

Coffee shop in the Lobby of the Dolphin Hotel. Suffice to say, it served its purpose. Staff was friendly enough & my Americano was made appropriately. Pricing is a whole different story though! read more

Lots of great options to start your Disney day! Stopped here every morning for a coffee at 6am and they were so nice and helpful.

So this is the grab n go in the Dolphin. Some pretty good options for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I need not say that everything is pricey as this is Disney. The first night I stopped in and grabbed a half bottle of red wine since I didn't bring my own. The Malbec was really good but for $17 a half bottle that was steep. Note: try not to google how much things really cost outside of Disney. You will just have to go through all of the stages of grief each time. :oP. You are on vacation so worry about the cost when it is over. On our way out we stopped for a breakfast sandwich. Pretty good and will hold us over till lunch. It had eggs, corned beef and cheese on a toasted hamburger bun. Pretty darn good a filling. read more

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Ate breakfast here. You pay Disney prices. The egg croissant was pretty good. The chocolate croissant was good croissant BUT pitifully little chocolate for a $10 croissant! Coffee was good. No chocolate milk. (Luckily no kids come to Disney). read more

I am disappointed with this place. For being in such a luxurious hotel, the quality was not there for this place. We got one of the ham and cheese croissant and the croissant barely had any meat, my husband made it through half of it and finally started to get half the meat. Not to mention the croissant was burnt to make it taste even more worse. The staff just did not care at all, the 2 workers looked at it and brushed it off...the smoothie was flat and watered down. They also were already out of items on the menu before 7am that people would naturally get. The inside is casual vibe, but not a lot of tables either. Prices are quite expensive too for small plain items so expect to pay more... example, small ity bity vogurt was $8....but if your are going to the Disney/universal parks, you'd get better food there and it be less expensive, save yourself the hassle. I wouldn't recommend personally. Sorry! read more

Fuel - Ham and Cheese Crossaint - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

You sell salads, no prices, you sell pizza, no advertisements stating so... dirty, employees are aloof and the coffee is mediocre but expensive . read more

Fuel - Pizza boxes but no menu explaining it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Great coffee shop. Quick service. Food tastes good. Great stop before going to the airport.

The food at Disney can be pretty mediocre and expensive so I went out of my way to have breakfast at our hotel each morning before going to the parks. Fuel, located in the Walt Disney World Swan, offers gourmet snacks and grab and go meals at it's deli and convenient store. Fuel wasn't the cheapest breakfast, but it was quick, convenient, and pretty tasty. Each morning I had the egg, ham, and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with a coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice. My toddler had the croissant. There are also salads and sandwiches available at the deli, but we ate at the park for lunch and dinner so I cannot say if the food is good or not. If you're looking for an affordable snack outside of the park and are staying at the Walt Disney World Dolphin, Fuel is a great option. read more

Short lines great food choices they also have. Dole whip in the fuel store. Also close to a Disney store. I got a chicken ceaser salad and it's so big it can last 2 days read more

Fuel - Chicken ceaser salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

This Starbucks/ jimmy johns like coffee/ sandwich shop is located inside Disney Dolphine resort. Bread quality is impeccable. Some of the sandwiches are delicious. "The Cut "a beef sandwich is my favorite. Bacon egg and cheese sandwich in croissant is filling and tasty . Cold cut sub sandwiches are amazing too. Lines are long. I wish they could use lot of unused space to install more resisters to speed up the process. World Disney Dolphine resort is close to Epcot theme park. You can catch a complementary boat to go to Epcot and Disney Hollywood park. Buses are available for Disney springs, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. It's good idea to take some sandwiches before you hop in on bus or boat to start your day at theme park. read more

Fuel - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Worst customer service We order 3 drinks and waited patiently for 15 minutes for things like hot cocoa. We watch has staff were laughing and giggling including the manager. We asked about order from the cashier and said oh they didn't make it yet. We wait 30 minutes for drinks that make 30 seconds to make. No apologies just horrible customer service read more

This place starts packing up around 650am been coming g for coffee each morning to get my latte and a few items for the kids before a day at the parks. They had edible breakfast sandwiches and cute disney waffles three per package at 8.50 a box. read more

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Rip off. Their 20 oz iced tea is listed on the menu as costing MORE per oz than their 16 oz iced tea. And they refused to make the 16 oz iced tea for me. read more

Fuel - Rip off. Their 20 oz iced tea costs MORE per oz than their 16 oz iced tea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Long lines, overpriced, and mediocre food pretty much sum up Fuel, but it is the closest and most convenient place to get water, snacks, coffee, etc if you're staying in Dolphin. The iced latte was surprisingly good, but the sandwiches are just bad - I tried a breakfast sandwich (egg, sausage, cheese on an English muffin) and the "Hot Copa" sandwich and both were terrible. I would stick with the prepackaged food items, the coffee, and the pastries, and avoid the hot sandwich options. read more

Fuel was just ok. My iced latte came out to a little over 9 dollars and wasn't that great but considering it was just a hotel lobby type restaurant it was fine. We're in disney i'll have to expect theme park prices! The restaurant itself was cute though, lots of snacks, grab and go food and froyo! Good if you're in a pinch before heading to the parks but not a first choice place. read more

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Overpriced, yes. But, you are trapped on hotel property so what do you expect. ;) I actually thought the coffee was pretty good(though $8!). They serve Lavazza brand. Service is pretty inefficient too. Loads of workers, too many standing about. They did have a lot of options - from hot breakfast sandwiches, to ice cream, to canned wine (yep!). read more

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Ordered a small coffee. Came half filled. The muffin I ordered was the driest muffin I ever have had. Too 1.5 bites and threw it away. Waist of $11. read more

Fuel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Fuel is the bakery and convenient fresh snack or beverage store or deli place to get a quick bite or snack when running around the dolphin side of the Disney resort. Everyone knows you will not find cheap eats near or around the Magic Kingdom but the type and quality of food, especially the sandwiches are fairly priced. Customer service is pretty good even during the rush times. Coffee is freshly brewed and is gourmet. They keep this place looking clean and organized. This became my 'go to' snack provider during my time at this resort. read more

Fuel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

If you are looking for a crisp breakfast sandwich, which I mean burned, served with an average coffee in a Dixie cup, all for $20.00, then this is the place for you. Food and coffee are not even served with a pleasant attitude. I recommend going somewhere else for your morning Joe. read more

Great quick serve place with sandwiches, salads, drinks, coffee, candy, and ice cream. Perfect for grab and go or a quick meal. Service is fast and everyone is nice. And the prices aren't insane either. read more

Great concept for all your snack needs while at the Dolphin Hotel. This eatery contains the Octane coffee bar, an area labeled as "Chill Out" for frozen yogurt, a candy bar, a large seating area, as well as little ready-made snacks and sandwiches at the bar and in a refrigerator. Really easy to grab and go! I didn't try any food but they have good quality espresso and tea. read more

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