Food at Beaches and Cream?

[Disneypixie513]

We'll be stopping at Disney for a day or two on our way back from picking me up from college and my Mom and I are trying to figure out where to eat that doesn't require an ADR. I seem to recall reading people's reactions to the burgers and such here, but I can't really find any posts that I thought I had read. We've attempted the Kitchen Sink, but this time we want "regular" food. Is it good? Worth going?

Are there any other QS (or even a sit down place that we'd be able to just walk up without a reservation) places that you'd recommend? We won't be able to go to any of the parks, as our annual passes have already expired.

Thanks in advance.

[magicofdisney]

I think we've only done the kitchen sink as well, but I hear their other food is good. I can attest to how FABULOUS the onion rings look when others have ordered them.

[teambricker04]

Num! They have typical grill type food, but it is good and the wait isn't very long generally. I would recommend trying some of the table service restaurants at any hotel... We never make ADRs and often can get in with a minimal wait by walking up.

You could go to FQ for beignets for breakfast.

[spoiledraf]

The espn club does not take reservations. It has a lot more room and a better menu. Just be sure to plan around any major sporting events as it fills up fast for big game days.

[Scar]

Had a burger and fries there once... no complaints.

[Disney-4-Me]

We had lunch there and my son and nephew who were teenagers said it was the best burger they've ever had.

[BrerGnat]

The Big River Grill is also easy to walk into. Food is decent; better selection than Beaches and Cream.

[ElenitaB]

We've eaten at B&C a few times. My DS thinks their burgers are the best. A few friends of mine feel the same way (one never goes to WDW without having lunch at B&C at least once during her trip).

[faline]

You could try Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney. We've also had luck walking into many of the Downtown Disney restaurants. Beaches and Cream is good but has gotten way too popular. There are a number of places in the Boardwalk area you should be able to walk into - including locations at the Swan and Dolphin.

[brownie]

You could try Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney.

Even though the burgers at Beaches & Cream are decent, I would second going to Earl of Sandwich. We haven't been to the one at Downtown Disney but I make it a point to always get a sandwich from the one at Detroit Metro Airport's North terminal. I really like their sandwiches!

[PinKy]

One more vote for Earl of Sandwich!!

[GBBT]

We ate at Beaches at CHRISTmas time and was the best burger we've eaten at the World.

[crazygoalie39]

We've eating there once for lunch and the burgers were fantastic!

[buzznwoodysmom]

We've eaten at BNC 3 or 4 times now and have never had a bad meal. Its mainly just burgers and hot dogs, fries and onion rings, but everything we've had has been really good.

[BrerGnat]

As an alternative to B&C (which usually has waits in excess of an hour), you can walk over to the Dolphin and eat at The Fountain. It's VERY similar, menu wise, and actually has a much larger selection of food and dessert items. I've heard excellent things about this place.

[disneyauntie]

The cheeseburgers here are way better then any found in the park. I say give it a try!