The opening of Epic Universe is getting closer and closer, and we just can’t stop talking about it. We’ve been exploring the different lands, rides, and restaurants, so you know where to spend your time when you run through the portals.

We visited Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World to try out a few new foods. Toadstool Cafe is also in Universal Hollywood, and we’ve loved dining here before, so when it came to Orlando, we knew we had to try it out. Ready to enter the pipe? Here we goooooo!

Atmosphere

While the whole Super Nintendo World area feels like you stepped right into the world of Mario, that feeling continues into Toadstool Cafe. When we walked in, the Team Members told us that Chef Toad was waiting for us! As we walked through to get to the main dining room, there was a large window (well, it might just be a screen) that looked into Chef Toad in the kitchen.

You pass by the counter and enter the dining room, which has more of these windows with different scenes happening. You might see a few toads in the kitchen working on your meal or relaxing outside, and there are a few green pipes around the ceiling (plus some hidden details only Nintendo fans will know!). If you stay a little longer, you might find that the window scenes change! There are booth and table options, and everything looks like a cartoon with uneven lines and chunky parts.

Let’s find out what Chef Toad put on the menu!

Menu

There is nothing at Toadstool Cafe that isn’t themed to the max. Every menu item references something in the Nintendo World, like piranha plants, super stars, power-ups, and characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser. The menu is filled with familiar favorites taken to the next level. You’ll find burgers, garlic knots, meatballs, and even a specialty drink, all themed in a way that makes them look like they came out of a video game.

Starters, salads, entrees, desserts, and a kids’ menu are all available at Toadstool Cafe, making it a great place to go with a large group that can’t decide on the same meal. There are only tables inside, and when we went, we could feel the cold AC in the room. There aren’t any real windows, so it can be a bit dark and loud at times.

While there was an ordering counter, when we visited, mobile ordering was the only option available. You simply go sit down at the table of your choice, scan the QR code, order your meal, and they’ll bring it straight to your table. How convenient is that?

Grab a Power-Up, we need to get eating!

Eats

We started with the Bowser’s Fireball Challenge for $24.99.

This is a 1lb. (!!!) meatball is topped with mozzarella cheese, mushroom marinara sauce, a Bowser puff pastry, parsley, and hot sauce on the inside. We NEED to talk about how incredible this puff pastry looks! The amount of crunch was just how we liked it, and we used it to scoop up more of that marinara sauce.

The meatball is a packed and dense meatball with a whole lotta spice. If you’re not the biggest spice fan, you might want to sit this one out because Bowser can breathe fire, and we were feeling his wrath. With the meatball being 1 pound, the dish is easily shareable, and both portions are filling, especially if you plan to try a dessert.

Speaking of dessert, we had the ? Block Tiramisu for $8.99.

This tiramisu is layered with coffee-soaked lady fingers topped with cocoa powder and a chocolate power-up. Another huge score in terms of presentation! It looks like it came straight out of the world of Mario. The coffee flavor was subtle, which is excellent for those who aren’t the biggest coffee fans, but might not be enough for those who seek out the best coffee in town. The lady finger cookies on the side are super crunchy, and if you can get the outside cookie in the same bite as the coffee-soaked ones, you’re in for a real treat.

Nosh or Not

You need to check out Toadstool Cafe if…

• You’re a huge Nintendo fan and want the ultimate, immersive experience
• You want a quicker meal so you can run off to get on your next ride
• You enjoy familiar meals that are themed and feel special, but still have classic flavors

You might want to skip Toadstool Cafe if…

• You want more adventurous foods to try
• You enjoy longer dining experiences
• You are looking for a wider variety of food options

Overall

Toadstool Cafe is the only restaurant in Super Nintendo World, outside of snack locations. It can be a great place to relax between rides and grab a meal that you’re familiar with and enjoy. Nintendo Super Fans will need to add this to their “must-do” list so they can say they were served by Chef Toad himself.

We’re trying everything we can at Epic Universe before it opens on May 22nd, so you can have the best day ever. Keep following Disney Food Blog for all the Epic Universe news you need to know before your visit.

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Have you ever eaten at Toadstool Cafe? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.