Carnation Cafe or Cafe Orleans??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

mt mommy · 09-19-2009, 01:33 AM

We've eaten at Carnation Cafe, but not at Cafe Orleans.

What are the pros and cons?

We have DD8 and DS6 along with DH and I. We leave in a week and are so excited!

Thanks for all of your "expert" advice in advance!

MommyWithDreams · 09-19-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mt mommy

We've eaten at Carnation Cafe, but not at Cafe Orleans.

What are the pros and cons?

We have DD8 and DS6 along with DH and I. We leave in a week and are so excited!

Thanks for all of your "expert" advice in advance!

BOTH!! Those are two of our favorites. We ate at Carnation Cafe twice on our last trip. When you did CC, did you do breakfast or lunch? If you did lunch, maybe change it up this time and do breakfast. Both are fantastic. We love Cafe Orleans....we love to sit outside and people watch and sometimes catch the entertainers as they come by. Sorry I can't remember the name of the group that comes by. Make sure you order some biegnets

Have fun!

LavenderPeach · 09-19-2009, 12:15 PM

My vote is for carnation cafe. I like Cafe orleans but I have a harder time finding food that sounds good to me. The pros of CC are that it's cheaper and has food that might appeal more to kids (although I don't know what's on the kids menu at CO so maybe they have lots of good things for kids there too). Carnation Cafe is smaller but if you get PS it shouldn't be a problem. Not sure when you're going but if it's hot outside then I think CO is cooler and shadier than CC. Oh another pro of CC is you get to see Oscar!

Hope that helps!

MommyWithDreams · 09-19-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LavenderPeach

My vote is for carnation cafe. I like Cafe orleans but I have a harder time finding food that sounds good to me. The pros of CC are that it's cheaper and has food that might appeal more to kids (although I don't know what's on the kids menu at CO so maybe they have lots of good things for kids there too). Carnation Cafe is smaller but if you get PS it shouldn't be a problem. Not sure when you're going but if it's hot outside then I think CO is cooler and shadier than CC. Oh another pro of CC is you get to see Oscar!

Hope that helps!

Same as all the other kids meals at the other places. PB & J, etc etc.
When you see Oscar ask him for the recipe for the loaded baked potato soup...he'll sign a copy for you

Sleepless Knight · 09-19-2009, 04:52 PM

I really like both, though I think Carnation Cafe is a lot less expensive than Cafe Orleans.

bumbershoot · 09-19-2009, 06:45 PM

Well, the ratatouille at CO was incredible, while the veggie sandwich at CC was just fairly good, so CO wins for us.

But I think for either place, we'd be feeding DS elsewhere, b/c he doesn't eat the kid's meals anywhere but plaza inn, really (the Uncrustables sandwiches, or smuckers jelly, have corn syrup and/or high fructose corn syrup which he canNOT have, and we're vegetarian)... We don't always all eat at the same time...or at least we don't force ourselves to all eat at the same time, when at Disney!

wvnative · 09-20-2009, 12:15 AM

I'll vote for both as we always enjoy our breakfast at CC and the monte cristo and pommes frittes were both really good when we went CO for the first time in March. If I had to only choose one, Carnation would be it.

actionvaughn · 09-20-2009, 01:39 AM

If you're going for food, Cafe New Orleans, hands down. I love the Monte Cristo and there's a lot of things to see sitting outside. My favorite experience has to be Sally (on her way for pictures outside the mansion) being super fascinated with my friend's Mint Julep and Jack contributing his "expert" opinion.

I've always thought the food at Carnation Cafe was too bland. We ate there once and never went back.

disneynerd420 · 09-20-2009, 01:59 PM

i love CO. The monte cristo is to die for! I have not eaten at CC yet, but I have it slotted in for breakfast and lunch on my next trip.

P.S. I will see you there!

Queenbillabong · 09-20-2009, 02:03 PM

I'd vote for both too - they're both good and they're both different

We love breakfast or the loaded baked potato soup for lunch at Carnation Cafe and the pommes frites and Monte Cristo (although these are way too rich to eat by yourself - just a heads up!) from Cafe Orleans are super

These are two of our all time faves at Disneyland.

Kayla's Mom · 09-21-2009, 09:52 AM

Another vote for both! We were just there Friday and did Cafe Orleans for lunch and Carnation for dinner.

DisneylandPlanner · 09-21-2009, 02:25 PM

I love Carnation cafe, but since you have not been to CO I would say go and have the Monte Cristo!!!
Yummy!!

Caseystigger · 09-22-2009, 04:18 PM

Oooh Both!! We did Carnation for breakfast last time and it was so good. The chef was out walking around talking to everyone and he even gave us the recipe for the yummy Baked Potato soup, he even signed it for us. Was a really nice treat. CO is awesome too, never had a bad meal there.

Heymy · 09-22-2009, 07:10 PM

I'd say both as well. We've been going to Carnation Cafe since I was a kid, it's always been a favorite for lunch. But this last trip we decided to go for breakfast and then proceeded to have breakfast the next 4 mornings...we liked it to say the least

We did Cafe Orleans for dinner and it was lovely. The Monte Cristo can be shared for sure...talk about rich. My 4 yr old DD slept through the dinner so I'm not sure she would have been happy with the choices, but she's a picky one. The 2 yr old was happy to eat off everyone's plate and tried to polish off the pomme frittes herself

Enjoy!

northshoremama · 09-23-2009, 02:11 AM

i'm glad to read everyone's positive feedback about both places! we are having dinner at CO on friday, 9/25, and lunch at CC on saturday, 9/26. i sure hope it's not too hot to have the baked potato soup for lunch on saturday! =)

09-19-2009, 01:33 AM	#1
mt mommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 287	Carnation Cafe or Cafe Orleans??? We've eaten at Carnation Cafe, but not at Cafe Orleans. What are the pros and cons? We have DD8 and DS6 along with DH and I. We leave in a week and are so excited! Thanks for all of your "expert" advice in advance! __________________ Kristie

09-19-2009, 04:52 PM	#5
Sleepless Knight Jedi Knight Seeking His Jedi Princess There's a time and a place for each Join Date: May 2008 Location: Riding Out of the Dawn Posts: 1,545	I really like both, though I think Carnation Cafe is a lot less expensive than Cafe Orleans. __________________ Once Upon A Christmas Dream December 2007 Once Upon A Dream Come True: The Walt Disney Studios February 2008 The Mouse, The Princess, and 42: June 2008 Trip Report

09-19-2009, 06:45 PM	#6
bumbershoot DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 19,277	Well, the ratatouille at CO was incredible, while the veggie sandwich at CC was just fairly good, so CO wins for us. But I think for either place, we'd be feeding DS elsewhere, b/c he doesn't eat the kid's meals anywhere but plaza inn, really (the Uncrustables sandwiches, or smuckers jelly, have corn syrup and/or high fructose corn syrup which he canNOT have, and we're vegetarian)... We don't always all eat at the same time...or at least we don't force ourselves to all eat at the same time, when at Disney! __________________ -molly 13 DLR trip reports of various kinds found through this link *prepretrip report for WDW*

09-20-2009, 12:15 AM	#7
wvnative Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 445	I'll vote for both as we always enjoy our breakfast at CC and the monte cristo and pommes frittes were both really good when we went CO for the first time in March. If I had to only choose one, Carnation would be it. __________________ Enjoying the warmth and sunshine of Phoenix between Disney trips. ****************************************

09-20-2009, 01:39 AM	#8
actionvaughn Death That's pretty much it Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 588	If you're going for food, Cafe New Orleans, hands down. I love the Monte Cristo and there's a lot of things to see sitting outside. My favorite experience has to be Sally (on her way for pictures outside the mansion) being super fascinated with my friend's Mint Julep and Jack contributing his "expert" opinion. I've always thought the food at Carnation Cafe was too bland. We ate there once and never went back. __________________

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09-19-2009, 12:15 PM	#3
LavenderPeach Didn't understand how you could go sideways and not fall out Don't tempt me with stuff like that! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,860	My vote is for carnation cafe. I like Cafe orleans but I have a harder time finding food that sounds good to me. The pros of CC are that it's cheaper and has food that might appeal more to kids (although I don't know what's on the kids menu at CO so maybe they have lots of good things for kids there too). Carnation Cafe is smaller but if you get PS it shouldn't be a problem. Not sure when you're going but if it's hot outside then I think CO is cooler and shadier than CC. Oh another pro of CC is you get to see Oscar! Hope that helps!

09-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#9
disneynerd420 DIS NINJA Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 936	i love CO. The monte cristo is to die for! I have not eaten at CC yet, but I have it slotted in for breakfast and lunch on my next trip. P.S. I will see you there! __________________ Does the Betty Ford clinic accept Disneyland addicts ? *Disneynerd420's January 2010 Birthday trip report!!!* http://disboards.com/showthread.php?...1#post35194091 *2 Guys, a Mom and The Mouse. Sept '09 (A disneynerd420 Trip report) PIC INTENSIVE!* http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2268157 Check out my June 5th through the 10th 2009 trip report! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2203536

09-20-2009, 02:03 PM	#10
Queenbillabong Second to the right and straight on til morning Just like melted butter We may need a table by the loo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beautiful BC Posts: 3,162	I'd vote for both too - they're both good and they're both different We love breakfast or the loaded baked potato soup for lunch at Carnation Cafe and the pommes frites and Monte Cristo (although these are way too rich to eat by yourself - just a heads up!) from Cafe Orleans are super These are two of our all time faves at Disneyland. __________________

09-21-2009, 09:52 AM	#11
Kayla's Mom You are not alone!! I have several Disney shirts Dessert for hubby it is!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: HOT Phoenix Posts: 1,789	Another vote for both! We were just there Friday and did Cafe Orleans for lunch and Carnation for dinner. __________________ DH Me (Renee) DD8 DD3 Holiday/Birthday Trip Report http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2336358 Anniversary Trip Report - Fantasmic, Blue Bayou, Segway Tour, Lilly Belle and More! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291183

09-21-2009, 02:25 PM	#12
DisneylandPlanner Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Foothills Posts: 147	I love Carnation cafe, but since you have not been to CO I would say go and have the Monte Cristo!!! Yummy!! __________________ Here you leave the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy and enter today

09-22-2009, 04:18 PM	#13
Caseystigger Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 124	Oooh Both!! We did Carnation for breakfast last time and it was so good. The chef was out walking around talking to everyone and he even gave us the recipe for the yummy Baked Potato soup, he even signed it for us. Was a really nice treat. CO is awesome too, never had a bad meal there. __________________

09-22-2009, 07:10 PM	#14
Heymy Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 83	I'd say both as well. We've been going to Carnation Cafe since I was a kid, it's always been a favorite for lunch. But this last trip we decided to go for breakfast and then proceeded to have breakfast the next 4 mornings...we liked it to say the least We did Cafe Orleans for dinner and it was lovely. The Monte Cristo can be shared for sure...talk about rich. My 4 yr old DD slept through the dinner so I'm not sure she would have been happy with the choices, but she's a picky one. The 2 yr old was happy to eat off everyone's plate and tried to polish off the pomme frittes herself Enjoy! __________________ _________ Me: DH: DD (4): DD (2):

09-23-2009, 02:11 AM	#15
northshoremama DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 578	i'm glad to read everyone's positive feedback about both places! we are having dinner at CO on friday, 9/25, and lunch at CC on saturday, 9/26. i sure hope it's not too hot to have the baked potato soup for lunch on saturday! =) __________________ DH ME DD3 DD1 10/2008 Tropicana; 12/2008 Camelot

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