Storytellers - Is it REALLY better?

[ColoradoLime]

I keep reading posts here that say Storytellers has better food than Goofy's. But I've yet to see anyone say why. Is it because they have better offerings? Is it fresher? Is the buffet replenished quicker? Are the chef's better? What's the real scoop here.

 

[drrew76]

Not comparing to Goofy, since I haven't been there in years, but I will say that the weekday breakfast/brunch at Storytellers is exceptionally blah.

Had it last week, did not have high expectations on the food, and was still pretty underwhelmed.

Unless someone is going primarily for the characters and they don't really care about the food, I'd suggest to anyone that they skip it.

 

[smartlabelprint]

Not comparing to Goofy, since I haven't been there in years, but I will say that the weekday breakfast/brunch at Storytellers is exceptionally blah.

Had it last week, did not have high expectations on the food, and was still pretty underwhelmed.

Unless someone is going primarily for the characters and they don't really care about the food, I'd suggest to anyone that they skip it.

Did you order anything from the server?

 

[Mseplover]

Please delete my account

 

[drrew76]

Did you order anything from the server?

The server did not make anyone aware that it was possible other than ordering beverages.

I knew you could order omelettes, but there are no menus anywhere and they very much do not make any info easily available.

 

[DLgal]

Did you order anything from the server?

What can you order at breakfast?

 

[DLgal]

I've been to both. Goofys was pre pandemic. Storytellers was last July. Both at breakfast time.

My experience was that Goofys tries to make too many different items and everything was pretty average. Nothing stood out. Most of the food was cold, also. There were a LOT of desserts, and what felt like complete junk food type items (like donuts, cupcakes, dessert pizzas, etc). It was like a 5 year old came.up with the menu.

Storytellers food felt more high quality. It was all warm and fresh. It felt like homemade food, versus like Golden Corral quality (which is what Goofys felt like).

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

The server did not make anyone aware that it was possible other than ordering beverages.

I knew you could order omelettes, but there are no menus anywhere and they very much do not make any info easily available.

That’s too bad. The small plates I ordered from my server were the highlight! There was a sign on the table with a QR code for the menu. My kids also ordered freshly made chicken strips and French fries and they were in heaven. Then we also got filled beignets. Warm and amazing! I should point out this is only available at brunch, not breakfast.

 

[Disney Dad ADL]

I've been to both a couple times for breakfast, but unfortunately it was a long time ago (before COVID). Storytellers food was much better than Goofy's IMO, felt like the food was higher quality and they had things like the French toast which was good. Of course, ultimately this is a matter of opinion and maybe things have changed since then. They were buffets back then, not sure of they have changed.

 

[Malcon10t]

What can you order at breakfast?

Vanilla Yogurt Parfait with Granola and Fresh Berries


Steel-cut Oatmeal with Blueberries, Raisins, Brown Sugar, and Honey



Assorted Individual Cereals and Milk

Make-Your-Own Omelet
choose from Whole Eggs or Egg Whites, and Bacon Bits, Breakfast Sausage, Impossible™ Meat, Spinach, Kale, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Asiago Cheese


Avocado Toast on Ciabatta
with Burrata, Tangerine Oil, and Micro Citrus Greens

Grilled & Chilled Asparagus
with Crumbled Eggs and Spiced Hollandaise

Salmon Poke
with Steamed Rice, Scallions, Spicy Aïoli, and Furikake
Crab Cake
with Charred Corn Relish, Fresno Chili, and Spicy Aïoli

Truffle French Fries
Espelette Pepper Hollandaise

Beignets Bites
with Powdered Sugar

Biscuits and Gravy
with Crispy Chicken and Pico de Gallo

Crepes Cheese Filled
with Sauté Vegetables and Beer Cheese Sauce

Kids' Chicken Fingers
served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' Parmesan-crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' Cheeseburger Slider
served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' French Fries

 

[DLgal]

Vanilla Yogurt Parfait with Granola and Fresh Berries


Steel-cut Oatmeal with Blueberries, Raisins, Brown Sugar, and Honey



Assorted Individual Cereals and Milk

Make-Your-Own Omelet
choose from Whole Eggs or Egg Whites, and Bacon Bits, Breakfast Sausage, Impossible™ Meat, Spinach, Kale, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Asiago Cheese


Avocado Toast on Ciabatta
with Burrata, Tangerine Oil, and Micro Citrus Greens

Grilled & Chilled Asparagus
with Crumbled Eggs and Spiced Hollandaise

Salmon Poke
with Steamed Rice, Scallions, Spicy Aïoli, and Furikake
Crab Cake
with Charred Corn Relish, Fresno Chili, and Spicy Aïoli

Truffle French Fries
Espelette Pepper Hollandaise

Beignets Bites
with Powdered Sugar

Biscuits and Gravy
with Crispy Chicken and Pico de Gallo

Crepes Cheese Filled
with Sauté Vegetables and Beer Cheese Sauce

Kids' Chicken Fingers
served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' Parmesan-crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' Cheeseburger Slider
served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' French Fries

Is this at BREAKFAST or brunch?

ETA: it's brunch

At breakfast the only served selections are yogurt parfait and oatmeal.

I switched our July 4 breakfast reservation to brunch instead! Thanks for making me aware of this! Since we are staying Club Level, we can grab a small breakfast in the morning and do a larger meal at brunch which will cover our lunch for that day so we can hang poolside and not need to eat.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

The server did not make anyone aware that it was possible other than ordering beverages.

I knew you could order omelettes, but there are no menus anywhere and they very much do not make any info easily available.

Was it a weekday or weekend?

 

[FeistyDisneyMom]

In June we will be doing Goofy's for dinner and Storyteller's for brunch (I think brunch menu; it is a 10:30 res) and I'll report back with our experience!

 

[chezcurrie]

Vanilla Yogurt Parfait with Granola and Fresh Berries


Steel-cut Oatmeal with Blueberries, Raisins, Brown Sugar, and Honey



Assorted Individual Cereals and Milk

Make-Your-Own Omelet
choose from Whole Eggs or Egg Whites, and Bacon Bits, Breakfast Sausage, Impossible™ Meat, Spinach, Kale, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Asiago Cheese


Avocado Toast on Ciabatta
with Burrata, Tangerine Oil, and Micro Citrus Greens

Grilled & Chilled Asparagus
with Crumbled Eggs and Spiced Hollandaise

Salmon Poke
with Steamed Rice, Scallions, Spicy Aïoli, and Furikake
Crab Cake
with Charred Corn Relish, Fresno Chili, and Spicy Aïoli

Truffle French Fries
Espelette Pepper Hollandaise

Beignets Bites
with Powdered Sugar

Biscuits and Gravy
with Crispy Chicken and Pico de Gallo

Crepes Cheese Filled
with Sauté Vegetables and Beer Cheese Sauce

Kids' Chicken Fingers
served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' Parmesan-crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' Cheeseburger Slider
served with fresh Fruit or French Fries

Kids' French Fries

So wish I had known this! We did both on our Dec 2021 trip, and enjoyed both very much but this would have put it over the top! Truffle French Fries and Beignets Bites - yes please!

 

[chezcurrie]

Is this at BREAKFAST or brunch?

ETA: it's brunch

At breakfast the only served selections are yogurt parfait and oatmeal.

Whew! Ok, I feel better now. Ours was at breakfast. LOL Next time!

 

[DLgal]

In June we will be doing Goofy's for dinner and Storyteller's for brunch (I think brunch menu; it is a 10:30 res) and I'll report back with our experience!

Brunch service begins at 11am. You might want to move your reservation time later if you want the brunch options.

 

[Steven G]

I just find the quality of food to be better at StoryTellers. Is it a LOT better? No, but there is a difference.

The character experience between the two is similar (except that Goofy's tends to be louder and more party atmosphere.)

If you want a more subdued, but still fun, character meal, with slightly better food, then go with Storyteller's. Otherwise, there is nothing wrong with Goofy's.

 

[CyndiLouWho]

Brunch service begins at 11am. You might want to move your reservation time later if you want the brunch options.

So I see that brunch starts at 11 but the website says on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However it will also let me make a reservation on a weekday. So which is it?

 

[DLgal]

So I see that brunch starts at 11 but the website says on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However it will also let me make a reservation on a weekday. So which is it?

If there are reservations available between 11 and 1:30 on any given day, it's the brunch menu. Otherwise, they are not open for lunch service.

 

[Malcon10t]

I just find the quality of food to be better at StoryTellers. Is it a LOT better? No, but there is a difference.

The character experience between the two is similar (except that Goofy's tends to be louder and more party atmosphere.)

If you want a more subdued, but still fun, character meal, with slightly better food, then go with Storyteller's. Otherwise, there is nothing wrong with Goofy's.

For me, part of it is how LOUD Goofy's gets. But the food is also better.

So I see that brunch starts at 11 but the website says on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However it will also let me make a reservation on a weekday. So which is it?

If you are going June-Aug, they could be extending Brunch to weekdays.