Step inside the Toadstool Cafe and be transported to a world that features Chef Toad and more in this super immersive quick service dining restaurant at Epic Universe. In this post I am sharing my review of Toadstool Cafe Orlando, what to expect, and if you should eat here when you visit Epic Universe.
Toadstool Cafe was one of the restaurants at Epic Universe I was most excited about. Super Nintendo World is amazingly themed and entering a giant mushroom to dine was a really cool experience.
As you walk in you see windows of Chef Toad cooking meals. It is all very cartoonish and cute, exactly what you would expect when you are eating inside a mushroom from the Super Mario World. The theme is really top notch and worth checking out at least once during your trip to Universal.
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Planning Your Epic Universe Visit
Where: Toadstool Cafe, Super Nintendo World, Epic Universe
Service type: Quick service, mobile order from your table
Our total for a family of 5: $94.73
🎟️ Book tickets: Universal Orlando tickets
🏨 Where to stay: Compare Universal-area hotels I recommend on-site for best experience
🍽️ Where else to eat: Epic Universe Restaurants
📖 Read the full guide: Universal Orlando Guide
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Toadstool Cafe Orlando- My Experience
Toadstool Cafe Orlando is located inside Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe. It is walk-in, guests do not need to make reservations at Toadstool Cafe in the Orlando park. At the Universal Studios Hollywood Toadstool Cafe reservations are necessary.
Once inside you will find a table and mobile order from your table. Often there will be a team member to seat guests because this restaurant gets busy. If you prefer to counter order you can, just let them know your table number so they can deliver your food once ready.
The atmosphere was very impressive but we were in the middle when it came to the food. There were some really great wins but also items that fell a little flat.
Toadstool Cafe Orlando Menu
Toadstool Cafe offers burgers and pasta dishes as well as desserts and beverages. You can view the full menu here. For this post I want to share what we ordered as a family of five and my review of the food at Toadstool Cafe.
What We Ordered & Cost
We are a family of 5. (2 adults, 3 teens). We wanted to try a few different menu items so we ordered and planned to share the dishes to get a taste of Toadstool Cafe. Menu & prices accurate at time of visit.
Our Toadstool Cafe order:
- Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots
- Mario Burger
- Power-Up Spaghetti Marinara (Kids Meal)
- Bowser’s Fireball Challenge
- Chef Toad Herb Chicken Special
We started our meal with the Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots. These were good and I wish they came with 5 but we were able to cut them in half to share. The dipping sauce is a spicy marinara.
My son ordered the burger and said it was very good. The Mario Burger comes with Bacon, Mushroom, and Cheese served on a brioche bun with truffle French fries. The cute hat is a nice touch to the meal.
My husband tried the chicken and he felt the portion was not very large for the cost. The food tasted good but he was left wanting more.
We tried Bowser’s Fireball Challenge. This 1 lbs. spicy meatball is topped with mozzarella cheese and a fiery mushroom marinara sauce. The meatball was good but be prepared, this is spicy!
The Power-Up Spaghetti Marinara is a mild sauce served with parmesan crisp, a Toadstool cheesy garlic knot, and a coin cookie. This is a great value and good choice if you don’t want spicy sauce.
Toadstool Cafe- My Honest Recap
At the end of the day, here’s what really stuck with me. This is what I’d share if we were talking over coffee to plan your trip.
Toadstool Cafe is adorable. The theming is really cute. During your dining experience clouds roll in as Bowser starts to fire off Bombs like in the game. This all happens on screens around the restaurant.
We would eat here again but it is not at the top of our list, we want to try other spots at Epic Universe. The sauce was a bit spicy but I believe they have changed it a little since our visit was during Epic Universe preview days. I will be trying on our next trip.
I would recommend at least walking in and looking at the menu to see if it might be a good fit for your family. For our family of 5 the cost of lunch at Toadstool Cafe was $94.73. This is on par with what lunch cost at Universal. To cut cost consider splitting meals and ordering kids meals.
We also skipped dessert, which looked really cute but we were trying to save in our budget. If I visit again I will probably order a kids meal and a dessert.
If you are looking for great dining at Epic Universe you need to check out this post: Review of Mead Hall: What We Ate & What it Cost for a Family of 5. It is in the How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk land and was the best! Want more Epic Universe Dining? See all my Epic Universe restaurant picks.
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Leah has been traveling with her family of 5 since 2012 and sharing her expertise on planning family vacations and visiting theme parks since 2016. Leah has been featured in Visit Rochester, Undercover Tourist, and Home Publications. She has worked with brands like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Hersheypark, Toyota, and various Tourism boards and destinations. Leah creates family travel itineraries based on real trip experiences with her family. Her guides and tips help others plan great family vacations. Learn more about Leah and Five for the Road.