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    Illumination’s Minion Cafe

    3.5 (120 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Banana shaped wet floor sign
    Jessica W.

    This restaurant is so cutely themed. If you're a fan of the minions, I highly recommend checking this place out. From the unique food items to the way inside is decorated, you feel like you're eating in the minions world. I wasn't a big fan of the Swiss roll. It didn't have much taste to it, but the passion fruit banana with the chocolate shell was delicious. Personally, I wish there was a way I could get two bananas instead of a Swiss roll. The star of the menu though was the pet rock. The peanut butter mousse was phenomenal. I'm kind of mad at myself that I didn't try it sooner because I would get it a lot more often if I did. Now I have a new staple to get when I'm in the mood for a sweet treat. The service was really nice and friendly. Originally we only ordered the Swiss roll and asked the server about the pet rock. She told us how delicious it was. When she brought out the Swiss roll she made a cute little joke about how not all bananas are banana flavored. Considering this one is passion fruit flavored it made sense. I will definitely be back!

    Salmon dish was pretty good nothing special I'd say skipping it wouldn't be bad
    Robert F.

    Solid spot to eat you sit down scan a QR and order at the table. Friendly staff clean dining area and most importantly great air conditioning.

    Ropa Vieja
    Bri B.

    Not the worst but not the best meal I've had at Universal Studios. I got a chance to try El Macho's Salsa y Ropa Vieja. Flavor was great! My tostones were just tooo hard! I wish my food was a bit hotter as well but it's understandable to an extent. I also tried my friend's steak and cheese sandwich and actually did not like the bun at all. It tasted like a Cheezit and was kinda soggy. Tots were different too but not bad. If you're a texture person - they're softer than regular tots. Service was good - what you would normally expect from a theme park.

    Danielle C.

    We went here for lunch and the food looked much better in the menu. A lot of their bowls and utensils were really dirty too. Even after asking for another one, the replacement we got was dirty. My dad got the Otto's Noodle Bowl and he was disappointed that the noodle shape didn't match the picture! I got the Agnes' Honeymoon Soup and felt like the soup was presented very messily - a lot of the soup was on the side of the bowl. The soup flavor was ok. The grilled cheese sandwich was a bit on the oily side and a bit limp, not crispy. I think I forgot to take a picture of my dish though. My sister got the chips and the amount of guac they give you is quite small. The Minion Swiss Roll was cute and I liked the banana with a chocolate shell. I thought this one tasted pretty good and the presentation is so funny.

    Kim N.

    We absolutely love coming back to Minion Café when visiting universal . It's self seeding , self order through table QR code , and overall a fun, family-friendly dining spot . We came here 2 days in a row , great break from rides especially with kids. The theming is bright, playful, and full of Minion details that keep little ones entertained. The food is still better than expected for theme park dining. The udon noodles and half a rotisserie chicken 5/5 were surprisingly good...flavorful, filling, and not overly greasy tender and well-seasoned, a solid option if you want something lighter but still satisfying. We also tried the meatball calzone 5/5 which was hearty, cheesy, and perfect for sharing. There's an equal amount of cheese meatball and sauce filling ratio vs bread . Hands down one of the best calzones I've tried at any establishment...With Universal epic having the other best pizza spot. The kids' meals were a hit , my daughter had grilled cheese and spaghetti with meatballs with minion tater tots . good portions, simple options kids actually eat, and nicely presented with the fun Minion theme. Prices are typical for Universal, but reasonable considering the portion sizes, food quality, and immersive atmosphere. Tip* sign up for a free universal Visa card before your visit for 10% of any food and theme park purchases.

    Mac and cheese
    Minwoo L.

    Food was not good. The pork on the mac and cheese were so dry to a point where they are crispy and hard. Minion fries were cute but it's so dry and thick. One good thing about this place is that it has good air conditioning and has bathroom so you can cool down in a hot weather. The minion roll cake tasted like artificial pineapple with fake cream. The one that was edible was the eye. We couldn't finish the food because it was not finishable. I do not recommend ordering those. You can scan QR code and they deliver food to your table.

    El Macho Nacho Hat
    Raegina S.

    Food is basic, but overpriced (I mean, it's in a theme park). You order on the app, scan the qr code on your table, and they bring the food out. The drink is super sweet, and the macho nacho did not come out like the image online (it's just a regular bowl of chips and guac).

    El Macho Nacho Hat
    Nancy D.

    Came in excited to try a few items, but unfortunately the food didn't match what was advertised on the menu photos at all. We ordered the El Macho Nacho Hat, Chicken Stuart's Szechuan Surprise, and El Macho's Salsa y Salsa Ropa Vieja. Presentation was very different from the photos. Portions looked thrown together rather than plated like advertised, and some components seemed off or missing. The biggest letdown was the guacamole. It didn't come in the signature sombrero as shown, and instead was served in a small container. The texture was also very pasty, more like mashed than fresh guac, and lacked that bright, fresh flavor you'd expect. The chicken dish was okay flavor-wise, but again didn't match the photo and felt underwhelming for what was advertised. No broccoli or carrots as shown in the original picture when ordering. Overall, the experience felt misleading based on the menu images. Hoping this was just an off day, but consistency and presentation definitely need improvement.

    Pork sandwich + meatball mountain
    Hanning X.

    This review gets a 5 just for Uncle Dru's pork sandwich. Honestly one of the best bites I've had throughout the parks. The flavor was great and the porchetta was cooked just right. We also got the meatball mountain which, if you love cheese, would probably make it a standout dish, but otherwise I thought it was just okay. Ordering was easy with the app, you just need a table. Anyway, would recommend the pork belly sandwich if you are trying to figure out what to order at universal.

    Mel's Meatball mountain
    Tara T.

    I love going to the Minion Cafe when I am at Universal!! I love the inside and the theming of this restaurant! It's usually fairly loud because it's filled with lots of families but it doesn't take away from the experience. Since this is a quick serve, they just bring the food to your table when it's ready, but all of the team members are always very friendly. My favorite thing to get to eat here are the minion tots and Mel's meatball mountain. Both are so good and always my go tos!

    Cole L.

    Did someone say banana? The Illumination Minions Cafe is a brightly colored, heavily themed, and exciting environment for all ages. This dining establishment only offers mobile ordering, which can result in a longer wait for your food due to the high traffic the restaurant experiences. If you're trying to make the most of your day, I recommend skipping the Minions Cafe. The food is thematically well-designed to fit the Minion franchise, showcasing incredible attention to detail. I enjoyed most of the dishes, with my favorites being the Mel Meatball Mountain and Otto's Pet Rock. However, the biggest disappointment was the Odon Soup; I believe using ramen noodles would have improved the noodle-to-broth ratio, as it wasn't as filling or flavorful as the other dishes. The Steak Cheddar Melt was good for what it was, but I've had better, and I suspect the cheese sauce may have upset my stomach. If you are a big fan of the Minion franchise, have kids, and don't mind waiting for a short while in an air-conditioned setting, I wouldn't skip this cafe!

    Haliena H.

    why did i have such a great time here! first off the interior is insanely good super cute and on theme (obvi)! after a long day of so much walking i was ready to eat and was also kinda expecting to be disappointed by the food bc cmon it's the minion cafe LOL the food was great!!!!! idk if it was the hungry but i had a great time and it definitely filled up my tummy! mac & cheese - 8/10 the cheese sauce is VERY rich but creamy! the pork belly was yum! mega melt - 8/10 yummm! salsa ropa vieja - 8/10 great!

    Mel's Meatball Mountains and Minion Tots! YUM!
    Kate M.

    This is our favorite quick service restaurant at Universal Studios! My favorite thing to get is Mel's Meatball Mountain, which is a wood oven baked stuffed pizza with meatballs, basil, fresh mozzarella and marinara. It is so delicious! The theming is also so fun and they have a few different rooms that you can pick to sit in to eat. We love to sit in the Minion break room!

    This is my daughter's meatball pizza, which she didn't eat. I had already tossed mine.

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