Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Review: Carnation Cafe - Disneyland Resort

We took a side trip to Disneyland while in California for my daughter's graduation from UCSD. Heeding the warnings of other bloggers, my expectations were rather low in regards to food choices and quality at this famous theme park. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the refreshing desserts we had at the Carnation Café, located on Main Street USA in the Disneyland theme park.

We had just spent a few hours on the Star Tours, Indiana Jones, It's a Small World, and Roger Rabbit rides on a warm, summer day. Mickey's Soundsational Parade was about to start and we were hot and thirsty so we ducked into the Carnation Café, which is one of the few restaurants in the park that offers table service. We originally planned to grab take-out ice cream next door at the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, but the line there was ridiculously long.

After a short wait, we were seated inside the café having opted for air conditioning instead of good outdoor seats to view the parade. My husband ordered a chocolate milk shake and I ordered a chocolate malt. We originally met while we both worked at an ice cream parlor so we are familiar with ice cream drinks. Not only were the malt/shakes delicious, but the portions were large since they also give you the blender cup. I estimate that my malt was 24 ounces total. This cool, creamy drink along with a glass of iced water really hit the spot!

Daughter #1 had a chocolate shake and Daughter #2 had a vanilla shake and S'Mores in a Mason Jar ($5). Unfortunately, she didn't care for the S'Mores because the layers of flavored marshmallow were way too sweet. The drinks were only $4.99 each so I was pleasantly surprised when I received the bill.

After finishing our snack, we went outside to watch the parade feeling cool and refreshed.

Carnation Café
Disneyland Resort
Main Street USA
Anaheim, CA
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/carnation-cafe/

 
Chocolate Malt with whipped cream
(Served in a glass along with a few more ounces of goodness in the accompanying blender cup!)
 
S'Mores in a Mason Jar
(The serving is small, but rich)
 
View of the restaurant as you enter Main Street USA from the main entrance
 

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