Carnation Cafe - breakfast or lunch?

[phishy25]

I read Diznee's TR and the Eggs Benedict at Carnation Cafe look so good. But I have also heard that the lunch is delicious. Any preference?

 

[Sherry E]

I read Diznee's TR and the Eggs Benedict at Carnation Cafe look so good. But I have also heard that the lunch is delicious. Any preference?

I actually prefer the lunch/dinner menu over breakfast, but I know a lot of folks here like breakfast better. If you are a meat eater, you may like the meat loaf stack, and many people rave about the loaded potato soup. Also, for dessert, they have yummy apple pie a la mode with strawberries and whipped cream, and the Matterhorn sundaes are delicious. (None of which I have photos of in my Trip Report, so hats off to DizNee Luver for coming through with so many photos of food in hers!!) My friend did get sick from the turkey pot pie, however, so beware of that.

The breakfast was okay, but in my opinion, there were not enough choices on the menu and I just liked the lunch/dinner food better.

 

[DizNee Luver]

You mean these??? lol

We loved our breakfast there!! I've heard very good things about the baked potato soup too...... they do make it hard to chose!!!

 

[Kayla's Mom]

I have never had breakfast there, but LOVE LOVE LOVE the Loaded Baked Potato soup!!

 

[Anna1227]

We went to breakfast there on our last trip. I had the cinnamon roll french toast and it was amazing. I really want to try the loaded baked potato soup sometime. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.

 

[pixiewings71]

LUNCH!!!! Loaded Baked Potato Soup! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[spacemermaid]

Go for lunch, so you can have one of their delicious pot pies and/or the baked potato soup!!!

 

[phishy25]

Baked Potato soup sounds soooo good. So does cinnamon french toast. Ya'll are making it hard to choose!!

 

[drag n' fly]

LUNCH! The baked potato soup is heaven in a bowl!

 

[smiley_face2]

Do both!!! too hard to pick! But that being said.... breakfast is an absolute must do!

 

[DahliaRW]

If I could only do one, I'd do breakfast. It is fabulous. If you do the last breakfast seating time, you may be able to do breakfast and the soup at the same time, just ask. They are VERY accomidating.

 

[AmericanItGirl]

Go for lunch, so you can have one of their delicious pot pies and/or the baked potato soup!!!

I second every word of that. Both the beef and chicken pot pies are as good as homemade imo and the potato soup is out of this world.

 

[pikaboo27]

My vote is for breakfast. We eat at carnation every trip. My husband is a fan of the mickey waffle and I love the croissant breakfast sandwich!

 

[mmlover74]

I love the loaded baked potato soup as well. Never had breakfast there...do they have PS before the park opens? Did anyone ask for the recipe for that soup? I know at WDW, you can ask for the recipes...can you do the same at DL?

 

[AmericanItGirl]

I love the loaded baked potato soup as well. Never had breakfast there...do they have PS before the park opens? Did anyone ask for the recipe for that soup? I know at WDW, you can ask for the recipes...can you do the same at DL?

Yes, you can. You can also email Guest Services and they may be able to get the recipe for you as well. A lot of people have posted that particular recipe online.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Yield: six 8-oz portions

Ingredients:
4 large Russet Potatoes (peeled and small diced)
4 medium Red Potatoes (small diced)
6 oz (2 large stalks) Celery (small diced)
6 oz (1 large or 2 small) Carrots (peeled and small diced)
I medium yellow Onion (small diced)
2 oz unsalted Butter
1 lb. bacon (rough chopped) (*tip: place slices of bacon in the freezer to make it easier to cut. Will slip less)
16 oz Chicken stock or vegetable stock
32 oz Heavy Whipping Cream
2 oz Flour
1 oz vegetable oil
Salt/pepper to taste
*Small dice is ¼ In. x ¼ In.

Garnish with these items If desired:
Chives (chopped)
Bacon Bits
Sour Cream
Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)

PROCEDURE:
1.Place stock pot, (6-8 quart pot) over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil, butter and bacon. Start rendering the bacon (process of releasing the fat through cooking). The bacon will start to release its fat. Do not allow it to burn.
2.Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside on a paper towel; leaving the fat from the bacon in the pan. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Traditionally these 3 items are called the MIREPOIX. Sweat the mirepoix until the onions turn translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes. Add the flour to make roux. Cook roux until blond in color, (about 5 to 7 minutes), while stirring constantly. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon back into the pan. (Reserve the rest of the bacon for garnish.) Season with salt and pepper.
3.Turn the heat to medium high, bring the soup up to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and tender. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
4.You can adjust the thickness by adding water or stock for a thinner soup. It should have a creamy consistency. Adjust your seasonings.
5.Garnish with your desired toppings.

 

[mmlover74]

Yes, you can. You can also email Guest Services and they may be able to get the recipe for you as well. A lot of people have posted that particular recipe online.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Yield: six 8-oz portions

Ingredients:
4 large Russet Potatoes (peeled and small diced)
4 medium Red Potatoes (small diced)
6 oz (2 large stalks) Celery (small diced)
6 oz (1 large or 2 small) Carrots (peeled and small diced)
I medium yellow Onion (small diced)
2 oz unsalted Butter
1 lb. bacon (rough chopped) (*tip: place slices of bacon in the freezer to make it easier to cut. Will slip less)
16 oz Chicken stock or vegetable stock
32 oz Heavy Whipping Cream
2 oz Flour
1 oz vegetable oil
Salt/pepper to taste
*Small dice is ¼ In. x ¼ In.

Garnish with these items If desired:
Chives (chopped)
Bacon Bits
Sour Cream
Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)

PROCEDURE:
1.Place stock pot, (6-8 quart pot) over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil, butter and bacon. Start rendering the bacon (process of releasing the fat through cooking). The bacon will start to release its fat. Do not allow it to burn.
2.Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside on a paper towel; leaving the fat from the bacon in the pan. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Traditionally these 3 items are called the MIREPOIX. Sweat the mirepoix until the onions turn translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes. Add the flour to make roux. Cook roux until blond in color, (about 5 to 7 minutes), while stirring constantly. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon back into the pan. (Reserve the rest of the bacon for garnish.) Season with salt and pepper.
3.Turn the heat to medium high, bring the soup up to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and tender. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
4.You can adjust the thickness by adding water or stock for a thinner soup. It should have a creamy consistency. Adjust your seasonings.
5.Garnish with your desired toppings.

Thank you!! I have a couple of the disney cookbooks and wanted to cook Disney food from their actual restaurants before we go...to lead up to the trip. That way, I can expand my DS's tastes.