Will I like Grand Floridian Cafe? - The DIS Discussion Forums

latexscooter · 11-08-2009, 12:29 PM

I'm thinking of trying the GFC for an upcoming trip. I've only read a few reviews but they've all been fairly positive. But it's just not a resort with a lot of press. Can you share the good bad and ugly?

BCV23 · 11-08-2009, 12:55 PM

We have lunch there every trip and wouldn't miss it. Our daughter loves the signature sandwich. There's a nice variety of sandwiches, salads and entrees at lunch.

hstrickland · 11-08-2009, 01:05 PM

We ate breakfast there and thought it was great. The service was really good, and they put us right by the window. We were very pleased.

3prettyprincesses · 11-08-2009, 04:32 PM

We've eaten both breakfast and dinner at GF Cafe. IMO it's a hidden gem! We loved our meals here, really delish.

I don't think you can go wrong here. And it's so darn pretty inside.

KristinAnne · 11-08-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 3prettyprincesses

We've eaten both breakfast and dinner at GF Cafe. IMO it's a hidden gem! We loved our meals here, really delish.

I don't think you can go wrong here. And it's so darn pretty inside.

We had an unexpected dinner there, and I think part of the charm is that there *isn't* a lot said about it. It's pretty, quiet, and very good food. It made for a relaxing evening.

wdwthanksgiving · 11-08-2009, 06:05 PM

we've had dinner there on three different trips - experience was very good each time (had the shrimp pasta, the steak, the burger, and salads)--not the best restaurant ad wdw

but a very solid, good meal - a definite thumbs up!

Micca · 11-08-2009, 06:05 PM

Had lunch there last trip, and dinner the trip before. GFC is fast becoming a favorite for us

creativeamanda · 11-08-2009, 06:06 PM

GFC is probably my favorite location at WDW, hands down.

petunia · 11-08-2009, 06:08 PM

Also think its a hidden gem...we eat here every trip...strip steak, and fondue for dessert...

latexscooter · 11-08-2009, 07:47 PM

Okay, you talked me into it. We'll be going there in May without a doubt. Thanks for the recommendations.

kbmaggs · 11-08-2009, 09:12 PM

We have had breakfast once and several lunches there- always tasty, good service and after eating we like to walk around the hotel and soak up the atmosphere. Hope you like it as much as we do!

Eeyore2003 · 11-09-2009, 01:54 AM

One of our hidden gems. The fondue dessert is so yummy. We've eaten there for all meals and they were all good.

Other hidden gems include Olivia's at Old Key West and for breakfast the Captain's Table at the Yacht Club. They have a very nice non-character buffet or off the menu ordering. Very good food.

11-08-2009, 12:29 PM	#1
latexscooter Be nice even if it takes some effort. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 602	Will I like Grand Floridian Cafe? I'm thinking of trying the GFC for an upcoming trip. I've only read a few reviews but they've all been fairly positive. But it's just not a resort with a lot of press. Can you share the good bad and ugly? __________________

11-08-2009, 12:55 PM	#2
BCV23 Loves the magic of the trains Would enjoy a magical meal at the castle Loves the name Hatuey! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,233	We have lunch there every trip and wouldn't miss it. Our daughter loves the signature sandwich. There's a nice variety of sandwiches, salads and entrees at lunch. __________________ Thanks johnsonet! Many magical trips and waiting for......

11-08-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
hstrickland Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah,GA Posts: 202	We ate breakfast there and thought it was great. The service was really good, and they put us right by the window. We were very pleased. __________________ Me DH DS 8 DD 4 DS 2 1981 Offsite 1982 Contemporary 1986 Contemporary 1996-2000 Orlando Resident-Annual Pass 2008 Wilderness Lodge 2009 Grand Floridian Next Trip May 2010 - Polynesian CL

11-08-2009, 06:05 PM	#6
wdwthanksgiving Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 325	we've had dinner there on three different trips - experience was very good each time (had the shrimp pasta, the steak, the burger, and salads)--not the best restaurant ad wdw but a very solid, good meal - a definite thumbs up! __________________ I've been turkeyed! Thanks Oybolshoi!!!

11-08-2009, 06:06 PM	#8
creativeamanda One slithering around on me? No way, Jose! Me? Snarky? Nah! Why on earth would I want my summer vacation to go away that quickly Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 509.7 Miles from Disney World Posts: 5,447	GFC is probably my favorite location at WDW, hands down. __________________ Trip Reports in Progress: Dec. 2009:You're Here Alone? A Solo Trip Report // Dec 2009 Dining: Best. Noms. Ever. NEW PTR: The Disney Box Made Me Do It and Other PTR Stories

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11-08-2009, 04:32 PM	#4
3prettyprincesses "These pretzels are making me thirsty!" Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,006	We've eaten both breakfast and dinner at GF Cafe. IMO it's a hidden gem! We loved our meals here, really delish. I don't think you can go wrong here. And it's so darn pretty inside.

11-08-2009, 06:05 PM	#7
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	Had lunch there last trip, and dinner the trip before. GFC is fast becoming a favorite for us

11-08-2009, 06:08 PM	#9
petunia Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 343	Also think its a hidden gem...we eat here every trip...strip steak, and fondue for dessert...

11-08-2009, 07:47 PM	#10
latexscooter Be nice even if it takes some effort. Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 602	Okay, you talked me into it. We'll be going there in May without a doubt. Thanks for the recommendations. __________________

11-08-2009, 09:12 PM	#11
kbmaggs Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 118	We have had breakfast once and several lunches there- always tasty, good service and after eating we like to walk around the hotel and soak up the atmosphere. Hope you like it as much as we do!

11-09-2009, 01:54 AM	#12
Eeyore2003 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Minnesotan now, Cheesehead at Heart Posts: 2,018	One of our hidden gems. The fondue dessert is so yummy. We've eaten there for all meals and they were all good. Other hidden gems include Olivia's at Old Key West and for breakfast the Captain's Table at the Yacht Club. They have a very nice non-character buffet or off the menu ordering. Very good food. __________________ Planning March 2010-Boardwalk Villas ~~DH Myself

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