Quick service veggies?

[heymoonkid]

Hey all, my head is spinning with the searches I've been doing on this topic so maybe somebody can help me out or point me in the right direction.

We like vegetables!
1. Are there any quick service options that serve vegetables in any of the parks or resorts? The best I've been able to find so far is the make-your-own salad at POR.

2. And what about for kids- I did see that some of the quick service kid's menu options come with a side of carrot sticks, but are there any places that have other vegetable options? I feel like even standard places like Chili's are catching up with what people want these days and they offer a side of broccoli or mixed veggies with the kid's meals along with fries and other junk.

3. As for snack credits, any healthy options here? I was looking at this thread and it's very helpful, but I'm wondering if there's anything I'm missing... or even maybe something that doesn't count as a snack- I'd be willing to pay out-of-pocket for a side of veggies somewhere if available.

 

[PictureJumpr]

I am not vegetarian, but I tend to eat a lot of vegetables anyway...


Vegetable/Salad Options at CS in Parks:
MK
Pecos Bill's offers a taco salad which you build yourself (add as much lettuce/tomato/etc as you like) or a veggie burger for adults; one of their kids' options is a salad with chicken in it.
Cosmic Ray's also offers a veggie burger or a grilled-veg wrap, and they offer greek or chicken-caesar salads as well; for kids they also have the salad with chicken
Columbia Harbor House offers a hummus-and-slaw sandwich, vegetarian chili, and a salad with chicken; for kids they offer the same salad with chicken

EPCOT
Sunshine Seasons offers asian stuff like tofu-and-veg-noodles and steamed broccoli, while the salad section offers entree salads (I like the beets with goat cheese on field greens, myself); their kids' meal options do not include this type of stuff, however
Kringla Kafe (Norway) offers a lovely cheese-and-veg tart, and they have side salads too; their sole kids' option is pb&j
Liberty Inn (USA) offers two entree salads for adults, chicken-caesar and regular; no such options for kids there
Lotus Blossom (China) has a veg stiry-fry for adults; we got this for a child once too, on request, ymmv

STUDIOS
Backlot Express offers an interesting southwest-style salad, and they have a grilled veg sandwich too; nothing similar for kids there
Fairfax Fare offers a chopped salad with jalapeno ranch that I really liked; again, not so much on kids' options
Pizza Planet offers vegetable pizza with side salad, or they have some entree salads too; kids get cheese pizza here

ANIMAL KINGDOM
(I am much less familiar with this one)
Restaruantosaurus has a pretty good grilled-veg sub which comes with sweet potato fries... I love me some sweet potato fries...
Pretty sure Pizzafari offers some type of salad, I know the pizza meals for adults here come with side salads.

Side options in most CS include apple slices instead of fries in burger baskets and the like, and many have side salads or sides of veggies like green beans (as on the barbecue plates at Cosmic Ray's). Kids can always choose double-carrot sticks, although that could get redundant really quick... or there are always options like apple slices or grapes or applesauce - not technically vegetables, but still not cookies and french fries.

All of the parks have at least one stand that sells whole fruit and things like carrot/celery sticks, all as snack credits. Most places that offer side salads will let you pick one of those up with a snack credit as well. Sides of cooked vegetables are harder to come by, that is why we pick buffet meals for at least one night mid-vacation, to load up on veggies from a buffet selection.




Resort CS are a little different, but all offer at least one salad option, and many have platters that include things like green beans or broccoli as the sides. The ones that have build-your-own-pasta stations have things like tomatoes, peas, broccoli, and the like to add into the pasta creations too.




HTH

 

[heymoonkid]

Ooh wow, there is a lot I missed! Thanks, I'll be making a note of these.

 

[heymoonkid]

Side options in most CS include apple slices instead of fries in burger baskets and the like, and many have side salads or sides of veggies like green beans (as on the barbecue plates at Cosmic Ray's).

Yeah, I noticed there were some meat options that offered a seasonal vegetable on the side... has anyone successfully ordered the veggie side separately? Or subbed it for fries with a veggie burger?

I am a vegetarian and I always get frustrated by the lack of actual vegetables in the vegetarian options! Always seems to be something bready or cheesy, with fries on the side. I know there's apples offered as an option to fries but that just doesn't count IMO.

 

[PictureJumpr]

I don't think we've ever actually tried to order just a side of green beans or something at CS, but I do know they sell things a la carte that are not listed as such on the menu boards (burger without fries, for example) and they do sell things like just a bun, or two slices of bread for toast, or whatnot - so I don't see why they wouldn't sell just a side of vegetables if you asked.

It probably wouldn't be covered on the DDP, but it shouldn't cost more than a dollar or two anyways.

 

[YesMickey]

Try Wolfgang Pucks and Downtown Disney. Easily the best CS rest. at Disney. You could get a veggie pizza or a big salad. I always get the Sp. and Meatballs myself. They probably have a veggie pasta also now that I think about it because the sauce isn't your typical red sauce. It is more of a chopped tomatoe, basil and garlic sauce. My mouths watering.