Bon Appétit at the Disney Cafés

'Cue Baby Back Ribs
2025-09-03 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | All Cafes
Treat yourself to an unforgettable Barbecue experience that will leave you utterly satisfied yet dreaming of more. Our dedicated team pours their hearts into creating ribs so tender and flavorful, they’re simply unmatched.

Spotlight: Hatch Chiles
2025-09-04 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, these peppers offer a unique blend of sweetness, smokiness, and heat that’s simply addictive. Swing by to see what our chefs have created with this smoky pepper.

Souper Salad: Tortilla
2025-09-08 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Get cozy with a bowl of our Souper Salad Tortilla Soup. This isn’t just a soup, it’s a complete meal. We start with our signature broth, add tender, seasoned chicken, and top it all with crunchy tortilla strips and fresh toppings. It’s a hearty and delicious way to make any day better.

Chef Appreciation Week
2025-09-08 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-12 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
We love our chefs, and we know you do, too! This Chef Appreciation Week we want you to help us celebrate the amazing people creating the unique dining experiences on your campus!
Stay tuned as we share their stories, spotlight their favorite recipes, and give you a look behind the scenes. Join us in celebrating the culinary artists who make you feel a little more like home.
#ChefAppreciationWeek

Pop Up: Birria
2025-09-09 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Imagine a rich, crimson broth, savory and aromatic, with tender, fall-apart beef. This is birria, a celebrated dish with deep roots in Jalisco, Mexico. Originally a slow-braised stew made with goat, it’s a dish steeped in history and tradition, often reserved for special gatherings and celebrations.
Join us for our inspired version of birria, slow-braised to perfection with a blend of chiles and spices. It’s a taste of Jalisco you can’t get anywhere else. Don’t miss this one-time pop-up.

Meet Chef de Cuisine Jared Levy
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Buena Vista Cafe
In honor of Chef Appreciation Week, our very own Chef de Cuisine Jared Levy is popping into a café near you with his signature slow-roasted porchetta. Think crispy pork belly wrapped around Tuscan kale, garlic, chilis, and fennel pollen, served up as a plate or a sandwich. Trust us, this is a flavor moment you don’t want to miss. Mark your calendar!

9/16 Buena Vista Café
9/17 Riverside Café
9/18 Grand Central Café
9/25 Big D Cafe

Plate | Grilled late summer peaches, sauteed dandelion greens, mustard-seeded pork jus, sliced porchetta
Sandwich | Fresh-baked pucha bread, arugula, provolone, pecorino, red wine vinaigrette, salsa verde, hand-chopped porchetta

National Guacamole Day
2025-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Happy National Guacamole Day! Did you know the Aztecs called avocado ‘ahuacatl’ and ‘ahuacamolli’ meant ‘avocado sauce’? It’s a taste of history in every bite.
And here are some other fun avocado facts:

Not a vegetable – Avocados are technically berries!
They are sometimes called “alligator pears” for their bumpy green skin
They contain heart-healthy fats (in fact, 77% of the calories in an avocado come from it, don’t worry, it’s the good kind)
The average millennial is said to spend nearly 9K/ year on avocado toast

Come by and guac out with us!

National Beignet Day
2025-09-17 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
From the French Quarter to your plate.
These beignets, pillowy soft, golden at the edges, and dusted in sugar, owe their fame to Café du Monde in New Orleans. Enjoy them hot, as tradition intends, for today only.
#NationalBeignetDay

Meet Chef de Cuisine Jared Levy
2025-09-17 11:00 - 14:00 | ABC Riverside Commissary

Meet Chef de Cuisine Jared Levy
2025-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Grand Central Cafe

Eat Local Challenge
2025-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Our 21st Annual Eat Local Challenge
Just over two decades ago, Bon Appétit Management Company began our annual tradition of
challenging our chefs to cook an entire meal made exclusively with ingredients grown within
150 miles of their café. The rules are simple: All elements of the meal must be grown,
harvested, milled, raised, or produced locally — the only exception is salt.
Each September, Eat Local Challenge is a chance for our chefs to flex their creativity while
emphasizing our year-round support for our local farmers and foodsheds. This year, the
celebration will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd, and our theme boils down the
simplicity of the campaign’s motivation: “150 Miles, 100% Local”. Over the years, our chefs
have used this basic approach to create countless mouthwatering creations while celebrating
the long-term farm partnerships that define the core of our company. We’ve also witnessed
how Eat Local Challenge can spur new lasting connections with nearby producers in the pursuit
of a fully local plate.
While Eat Local Challenge is a once-per-year celebration for us at Bon Appétit, its inspiration is
grounded in a legacy of pursuing a resilient food future through ongoing, institutional support
of local food systems and producers. Last year, we celebrated 25 years of the Farm to Fork
Program, our hallmark sustainability initiative that tasks all our teams to spend at least 20% of
their food budget on small farms within 150 miles. To commemorate the occasion, we
published our learnings in a white paper drawing from our many years of industry-leading
experience: “Sowing Success: Local Food Purchasing Insights from 25 Years of the Farm to Fork
Program”.
While there’s much to celebrate, we are grateful for the chance to enjoy another Eat Local
Challenge with our guests, chefs, and farmers, and affirm our continual mission to expand and
deepen the support for our local food communities.

Oktoberfest
2025-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Oktoberfest is here! Celebrate the flavors of Bavaria with classic German fare, from savory sausages to warm pretzels and everything in between. Prost!

Meet Chef de Cuisine Jared Levy
2025-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | The Big D Cafe

Brekky: Eggs Benny
2025-09-29 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Eggs Benedict for lunch?
Absolutely. This breakfast classic is too good to keep just for mornings. Join us for this sunrise favorite at lunchtime!

Jetsetter: Spanish Tapas
2025-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
In Spain, tapas started as a clever solution: small bites served with drinks to “cover” the glass and keep out the dust. What began as a practical snack has become a cornerstone of Spanish dining. Join us for a spread of favorites such as* patatas bravas, crispy croquettes, spiced chorizo, and more – perfect for sharing and savoring.
* Please check our cafe menu for specific menu items that are being featured at your home cafe.

Diwali Pop In | Pijja Palace
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00
✨ Diwali at Pijja Palace ✨Join us in the café as we celebrate the Festival of Lights, with bright flavors, warm spices, and dishes inspired by the joy of Diwali.
Come for the food, stay for the glow – it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!

National Taco Day
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Taco ‘bout a celebration!Join us in the café for National Taco Day and enjoy a proper Taco Tuesday! piled high, packed with flavor, and made just the way you like it.
What is your favorite kind of taco? Visit the cafe serving the tacos you love!
Buena Vista or Riverside cafe for crunchy beef tacos (yum)!
Grand Central or Cafe 820 for BYO tacos, burritos, and bowls!
Big D for Baja Fish Tacos
See you at the taco bar!

What's in the Hearth?
2025-10-13 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
What’s in the Hearth?Stop by the café and see what’s sizzling! Today’s lunch special is straight from the hearth, warm, hearty, and crafted with care.
Come hungry. Leave happy. ❤️‍

Jetsetter | PRAGUE edition
2025-10-14 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
✨ Jetsetter: Prague EditionStep into the café and let your lunch tell a story. Today, we’re whisking you away to Prague , where cozy classics and a little European charm take center stage.
Come savor the magic, no boarding pass required.

Farmers Market at BUENA VISTA CAFÉ
2025-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Buena Vista Cafe
Join us at Buena Vista Cafe for local and seasonal fruits!
WHEN: Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: Buena Vista Café

Celebrating Filipino-American History Month
2025-10-16 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Celebrating Filipino American History MonthToday, we’re honoring the stories, flavors, and traditions of our team members with Filipino heritage.They’ve shared their memories, recipes, and heart to bring authentic dishes to our menu, a celebration of culture, connection, and community.
Come taste the story. ❤️

Discover the Magic of Ube with Chef Henry Awayan | OCT. 21 & OCT. 22
2025-10-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Buena Vista Cafe
Join us in welcoming Chef Henry Awayan, the creative mind behind our newest flavor obsession – ube (that’s purple yam!). We’re featuring a selection of Henry’s favorite recipes from his cookbook Ube: The Baking Book and celebrating the vibrant world of this naturally purple ingredient, from its Filipino roots to its rise as a global sensation.
Enjoy ube-inspired treats crafted by your culinary team, and meet Chef Henry in person as he personalizes copies of his book, just in time for the holidays.
Books available on-site for $15 + tax. That’s 30% off the cover price, exclusive to Walt Disney Studios employees!
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Henry, savor a flavor-filled menu, and take home a signed copy of this beautiful cookbook.
Tuesday, October 21 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Grand Central CaféWednesday, October 22 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Buena Vista Café

Oh Pumpkin, you're GOURD-geous
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | All Cafes
Our team got into the fall spirit and dressed up some pumpkins, now it’s your turn to join the fun! Stop by the cafés, check out the creative (and maybe a little funny or spooky) designs, and cast your vote for your favorite.
The pumpkins are fierce, funny, and fabulously festive – come show them some love!

Spotlight Fall Fruit's Savory Personality
2025-10-23 11:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Spotlight: Fall Fruit’s Savory Personality This week, we’re celebrating autumn’s stars — apple, pear, and cranberry — in dishes that show off their savory side.
Sweet? Sure. But these fruits have range. Come taste how they shine beyond JUST dessert.
