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We haven't been to Epcot in several years. Instead of making a table service reservation for our one day at Epcot in June my husband suggested we do QS and try foods from everywhere. Will have our two teens with us...what is NOT to miss on our adventure? Thanks for your suggestions!
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The counter service directly across from the Mexican Pavilion has many tasty treats of Mexico to eat without having to go inside and book a reservation at the restaurant. They also have a nice little area to sit and eat right to the side of the area. This is a place we always pick up food for a quick lunch in Epcot.
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We love Sunshine Seasons inside The Land pavilion (near Soarin'). It's like a food court, with various different items.
Also, I discovered this year that they'll let you go back and refill your drinks! I asked a cashier, and she said just bring your receipt with you....but nobody asked for it.
The rose and crown, spice road table, and I forget the name of it but a little spot in Italy all have lounges where you can get small plates and snacks too but can be a little bit more of a nice break in the day!
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For my son, the orange chicken in Lotus Blossom (China) is a must, but if you want something different, try Tangierine Cafe in Morocco. Great platters plus we like the bakery for an afternoon stop (coffee and baklava). Sunshine Seasons, while not particularly exotic, has many excellent choices from pork chops to sandwiches to stir fries plus a good dessert counter and grab and go case. We loved the fish and chips at the Yorkshire Fish Company in England, and the bakery in France offers baguette sandwiches, quiche, soup and salads plus some of the most outstanding desserts anywhere in WDW (chocolate mousse, mmm).
Last year we spent two days snacking around Epcot, eating one CS meal and filling the rest of the day with things like kaki-gori in Japan and dipped fruit from the caramel shop in Germany.
Not to be missed:
Yorkshire County Fish Shop (UK) - Fish & Chips
Boulangerie Patisserie (France) - Quiche Lorraine and Croque Monsieur
Morocco Coffee and Pastries (Morocco) - Baklava
Katsura Grill (Japan) - Teriyaki Beef and the Beef Udon are my favorites.
Kabuki Café (Japan)- Kakigori (shaved ice)
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe (Norway) - Ham & Apple Salad and Rice Cream!
These are our favorites. We usually "eat around the world" whenever there are 4 or more of us, and share one item per land.
I am a teen and here is what I like as QS at Epcot. Like pretty much everyone said Sunshine Seasons, Liberty Inn, Electric Umbrella, Tangierine Cafe, & Les Halles Boulangerie Pasterie.
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All of the stops mentioned above are terrific. My DH and I also like a cheese/fruit plate and a pint in the Rose & Crown Pub. I didn't see it on the WDW site's website with the menu's when I just checked, I'm not sure if it was removed or we just saw one during a visit long ago and asked for the same. We may be requesting something they have to make special! LOL!
Italy's Gelato Stand where adults can get an Italian Margarita. If you have not had one of these and you like Margaritas either get one here or if you are eating in Via Napoli order one with your meal.
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