Lunch at the Poly or somewhere else on the monorail? - The DIS Discussion Forums

MaryKLady · 08-25-2009, 01:40 PM

I'm expecting to be checked in to the Poly at around lunch time. Any suggestions on where to eat on the dining plan (table service)? Thanks!

Tinkerbellie16 · 08-25-2009, 01:55 PM

For lunch, there is Kona Cafe at the Poly. I enjoyed the food two years ago but this past trip last April, I was disappointed in the food. Both times I had bad service

I've also eaten at the Wave - had great service and great food there and they are open for lunch. I've also had the 'tea' experience at the GF. It was so-so - some of the food and tea was great but some of the food and the service was bad.

If you are on the regular dining plan, I'd suggest using your table credits in the evening and going to Ohana (YUMMY!!!). You could eat at Captain Cooks for lunch (I love the grown up grilled cheese and their homeade chips!!) It would also free you from the pressure if you didn't arrive on time. Of course, if you are on the deluxe plan, I'd say go to Kona (I still have hopes for them and many other people have great reviews). That way, you don't have to travel right when you arrive and feel any pressure to make it to another resort on time.

robert@dvcstore · 08-25-2009, 03:59 PM

I have also enjoyed lunch at The Wave at the Contemporary. It is usually not very crowded and service was excellent. I would highly suggest the grilled chicken sandwich with the goat cheese. Mmmmmm.

Robert

sarehm · 08-25-2009, 04:58 PM

I enjoyed Kona Cafe the 2 times we've eaten there.

But I would also consider Grand Floridian Cafe or Wave. Since you have the monorail it's easy enough to get around and nothing like starting your vaca off with a monorail ride!

Micca · 08-25-2009, 07:00 PM

If Grand Floridian Cafe is on the DDP you might want to check that menu. It's a place for some tasty food but not a "big production".

Joshua_me · 08-25-2009, 07:22 PM

Another vote for the GF Cafe...

We really love it there, good food with a nice atmosphere.

Maybe stroll around the grounds of the GF after lunch then a short walk or monorail ride back to The Poly.

Good times !

chocovrdmicears · 08-25-2009, 07:25 PM

I love Kona for lunch! I especially love the Wasabi Bloody Mary...very nice way to kick off a Disney vacation!

eeyoregon · 08-26-2009, 01:09 AM

My recommendations are Kona Cafe or The Grand Floridian Cafe.

Silver Queen · 08-26-2009, 02:08 AM

We love to go to the Grand Floridian Cafe for lunch. We prefer their Cobb Salad to the Brown Derby's.

blanq · 08-26-2009, 07:50 AM

Here is another vote for Kona.

My family ate there earlier this year for lunch and we had a fantastic meal. Since you are staying at the Poly, Kona would be so convenient and quicker which is a plus since you likely will be hungry after your travels.

Aliceacc · 08-26-2009, 07:51 AM

I vote for counter service at Captain Cooks, and saving the Table Service until dinner. That's what works for us anyway

MaryKLady · 08-26-2009, 12:53 PM

Great suggestions. I think I will save our TS for dinner, Ohana perhaps

Thanks everyone!

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 08-26-2009, 02:14 PM

Even though it's a counter service location, I would highly recommend the Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary. Their menu is not your standard counter service items you see at a lot of other locations around WDW, so you should at least think about it.
http://contemporaryresort.net/contempo_cafe_menu.html

Lynn5700 · 08-26-2009, 02:23 PM

I would go to The Wave, or Kona.

08-25-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
MaryKLady DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 923	Lunch at the Poly or somewhere else on the monorail? I'm expecting to be checked in to the Poly at around lunch time. Any suggestions on where to eat on the dining plan (table service)? Thanks! __________________ Me DH DD 1/2010 DCL Magic - 1/2010 Polynesian - 7/2009 6th Birthday Trip - 12/2007 Off Site - 12/1986 Contemporary

08-25-2009, 01:55 PM	#2
Tinkerbellie16 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 568	For lunch, there is Kona Cafe at the Poly. I enjoyed the food two years ago but this past trip last April, I was disappointed in the food. Both times I had bad service I've also eaten at the Wave - had great service and great food there and they are open for lunch. I've also had the 'tea' experience at the GF. It was so-so - some of the food and tea was great but some of the food and the service was bad. If you are on the regular dining plan, I'd suggest using your table credits in the evening and going to Ohana (YUMMY!!!). You could eat at Captain Cooks for lunch (I love the grown up grilled cheese and their homeade chips!!) It would also free you from the pressure if you didn't arrive on time. Of course, if you are on the deluxe plan, I'd say go to Kona (I still have hopes for them and many other people have great reviews). That way, you don't have to travel right when you arrive and feel any pressure to make it to another resort on time. __________________ DH ME DS (7) DD (5) 2009 Poly, 2008 Beach Club, 2007 Poly/Cruise/ASM, 2006 AKL, 2000 Riverside, 1998 Disney Institute, 1996 Riverside, 1989 Offsite, 1987 Offsite, Numerous other visits since 1977

08-25-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
robert@dvcstore Old Key West member since 1994 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 376	I have also enjoyed lunch at The Wave at the Contemporary. It is usually not very crowded and service was excellent. I would highly suggest the grilled chicken sandwich with the goat cheese. Mmmmmm. Robert __________________

08-25-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
sarehm Boston Terriers Rule! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: York, PA Posts: 650	I enjoyed Kona Cafe the 2 times we've eaten there. But I would also consider Grand Floridian Cafe or Wave. Since you have the monorail it's easy enough to get around and nothing like starting your vaca off with a monorail ride! __________________

08-25-2009, 07:22 PM	#6
Joshua_me THE SHADOW KNOWS........ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 821	Another vote for the GF Cafe... We really love it there, good food with a nice atmosphere. Maybe stroll around the grounds of the GF after lunch then a short walk or monorail ride back to The Poly. Good times ! __________________ Luke: "I don't... I don't believe it !! " Yoda: "That...is why you fail..."

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08-25-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 15,139	If Grand Floridian Cafe is on the DDP you might want to check that menu. It's a place for some tasty food but not a "big production".

08-25-2009, 07:25 PM	#7
chocovrdmicears DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,723	I love Kona for lunch! I especially love the Wasabi Bloody Mary...very nice way to kick off a Disney vacation!

08-26-2009, 01:09 AM	#8
eeyoregon I have DDD: Disney Destination DISorder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 4,796	My recommendations are Kona Cafe or The Grand Floridian Cafe. __________________ Join our FREE FREE All Star Resort Fridge Swap -click on link below!http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1890194

08-26-2009, 02:08 AM	#9
Silver Queen DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 716	We love to go to the Grand Floridian Cafe for lunch. We prefer their Cobb Salad to the Brown Derby's. __________________

08-26-2009, 07:50 AM	#10
blanq A 42 year old fan of Peter Pan's Flight and the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh There are some days I can't even remember my own phone number Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 2,329	Here is another vote for Kona. My family ate there earlier this year for lunch and we had a fantastic meal. Since you are staying at the Poly, Kona would be so convenient and quicker which is a plus since you likely will be hungry after your travels.

08-26-2009, 07:51 AM	#11
Aliceacc We had a wonderful time, but did have our moments! Pretty much down to my hips on one side, but nice and perky on the other Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 6,405	I vote for counter service at Captain Cooks, and saving the Table Service until dinner. That's what works for us anyway __________________ DH: me: DS (11):: : , DD (9): DD (6): August '08: Poly, August '09: Poly Wishing we could continue the trend.

08-26-2009, 12:53 PM	#12
MaryKLady DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 923	Great suggestions. I think I will save our TS for dinner, Ohana perhaps Thanks everyone! __________________ Me DH DD 1/2010 DCL Magic - 1/2010 Polynesian - 7/2009 6th Birthday Trip - 12/2007 Off Site - 12/1986 Contemporary

08-26-2009, 02:14 PM	#13
CR Resort Fan 4 Life DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 24,932	Even though it's a counter service location, I would highly recommend the Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary. Their menu is not your standard counter service items you see at a lot of other locations around WDW, so you should at least think about it. http://contemporaryresort.net/contempo_cafe_menu.html __________________ Next Vacation To Walt Disney World 08/10/2010 - 08/20/2010: Disney's Contemporary Resort - Bay Lake View - Atrium Club.

08-26-2009, 02:23 PM	#14
Lynn5700 WOO HOO I will be there Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,588	I would go to The Wave, or Kona.

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