Pacific Wharf at Disneyland California Adventure

Pacific Wharf is amazing. It’s one of the most interesting places in all of California Adventure. Essentially, this area is a food court; but you would never think it, as Imagineers immerse you in the theming here and sweep you away to the Pacific Ocean.

Make sure you check out the other California Adventure Restaurants in our Cars Land Dining Guide.

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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop

Ghirardelli features 12 flavors of ice cream and 12 different toppings. They also have chocolate bar infused shakes, ice cream floats, and hot chocolate. Among the specialties are the Intense Dark Chocolate line up of sundaes featuring Ghirardelli chocolate squares and dark chocolate fudge.

Not to mention, you can pick out your own chocolate variety to take home, from their massive assortment of Chocolate squares. The sundaes on the menu are within range of $12-$16. A single scoop of ice cream starts at $5.95 with a choice of a cone or waffle bowl.

You can check out the current Ghirardelli’s menu here.

Pacific Wharf Café

Trademarked as the original San Francisco Sourdough, Boudin adds another authentic ingredient to the Pacific Wharf dining in California Adventure.

Here you can have salad or soup in a sourdough bread bowl, buy a freshly-baked loaf or round, or seasonal bread pudding. Salads run $11.49 and include Chinese Chicken Salad and Chicken Apple & Walnut Salad. Another specialty, is the Turkey Pesto Club, served on sourdough, for $9.99.

They also have a turkey sandwich for kids and a Yummy Cheesy Macaroni toddler meal. This counter-service restaurant also offers a small variety of desserts and beer choices.

You can check out the current Pacific Wharf Cafe’s menu here.

Rita’s Baja Blenders

This rehabbed water tower, once owned by a now-defunct fishing warehouse is the go-to place in California Adventure for excellent margaritas and so much more! Strawberry or Lemon-Lime Margaritas for $10 are the most popular items here. You can even add Grand Marnier for an extra $2.

They also serve sangria here and non-alcoholic frozen drinks like the Tripicool Strawberry, Lemon Lime and a feature flavor for $5.49. Rita’s also serves up a large bag of chips to munch on while you sip.

You can check out the current Rita’s Baja Blenders menu here.

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

Across the Wharf from Ritas is the Mexican counter service restaurant. They feature a variety of hearty dishes and healthy salads to choose from. This is a great place where everyone can usually find something to eat.

Street Taco Plates (my favorite choice) and Fish Taco Plates are served with rice and beans to make a great meal! About $13 each. You can also get a Cocina Bowl for the same price with the same meat and vegetarian options as the tacos.

Kids also get a choice of a taco or bowl of their choice. They also have a quesadilla option on the menu and a Chicken with Rice option for toddlers.

Other entree options include Torta Ahogada Al Pastor, Marinated Half Chicken, and Chicken Salad.

For a side, you can order Chips and Salsa, Guacamole and Chips, and Fruit Salad. Beverage offerings include Mango Agua Fresca, and a selection of Mexican imported beers including a house-made Citrus Michelada made with Modelo Negra or Pacifico for $9.25.

Portions here are very large. It is a great value and an excellent place to split dinner to save room for the Ghirardelli’s sundaes!

You can check out the current Cocina Cucamonga’s menu here.

Lucky Fortune Cookery

The specialty at Lucky Fortune Cookery is made to order Asian Rice Bowls. The menu at Lucky Fortune Cookery is short but sweet. Among the bowls, you can choose from are Chicken, Tofu, and Beef with a price range of $12.49-$13.49.

For some inexpensive sides, you can order Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers, Edamame, or fresh sliced Mango. The Kids menu is Disney Check only, just like the other wharf options. This kids meal is chicken and brown rice served with applesauce, a mandarine, and choice of beverage.

In addition to the fountain beverages, Lucky Fortune Cookery offers a specialty black tea with passion fruit and mango topped with flavored foam; and Sapporo as an alcoholic option for $8.50.

Chad and I have eaten here a few times. Being the kid’s menu is limited we usually have to go somewhere else for Munchkin, which is a bit of a hassle (standing in line twice), so we tend to eat somewhere we all enjoy.

You can check out the current Lucky Fortune Cookery menu here.

Pacific Wharf Distribution Co.

Karl Strauss hand crafter beers from San Diego are on tap at the Pacific Wharf Distribution Co truck, along with fresh-baked soft pretzels. Beer $10, Pretzels $5-6.

You can check out the current Pacific Wharf Distribution Co’s menu here.

Wine Country Trattoria

This lovely Mediterranean-style winery is set back in a lovely Tuscan villa setting across from the Pacific Wharf food court and offers a beautiful indoor or patio dining experience. Wine Country Trattoria is a table service restaurant and one of only three places for which you can make reservations.

The restaurant serves three courses of Italian cuisine and even has antipasti and dessert offerings on the kid’s menu. A majority of the entrees is various kinds of pasta. However, rib-eye, salmon, braised lamb, and chicken Parmesan are among the other Italy inspired offerings.

The wine menu consists of Sangria, an Italian wine flight, and a Californian wine flight. They also list bottled beer and nonalcoholic beverages. The meal includes coffee or soft drinks of choice. A three-course meal consisting of the Soup Del Giorno, Spaghetti Aglio Olio, and Wine Country Tiramisu would cost $33 plus tax. And the price range goes up to $56 per person, not counting alcohol.

You can check out the current Wine Country Trattoria’s menu here.

Alfresco Tasting Terrace

On this rooftop ‘lounge’ created just for wine lovers, you can find a great selection of wines and cocktails with a small offering of appetizers and incredible views. They are only open from 12pm or 2pm (depending on the park hours). Get there early, the tables tend to fill up.

They have a variety of “Disney Family” wines which include Chardonnay from Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines, Fess Parker (Davy Crockett) Syrah, MacMurray Estate Pinot Noir, and Lasseter Family Winery Rose. These wines sell for between $14 and $20 per glass and are sold by the bottle for $59-$89.

Cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages as well. Among the small bites and appetizers are flatbread, bruschetta, Chicken Caesar Piadina, Meatballs Marinara, and a Charcuterie and Cheeseburger Board. Priced $8-12

You can check out the current Alfresco Tasting Terrace’s menu here.

Mendocino Terrace

A lovely patio wine bar, Mendocino Terrace offers wine and port flights, wine by the glass and a cold cut or cheese plate, $12-13.

The lounge provides the usual array of nonalcoholic beverages and a handful of bottled beer and cider options, Mendocino Terrace is much more wine-focused, and they offer a lot.

Wine is sold by the glass giving you the opportunity to sample a few varietals. There are 11 white wines. Two of which are from California. Most are from other countries such as New Zealand, Germany, and France.

The price per glass ranges from $8.50 to $16.00. There are 9 options in the sparkling and Rose category. Most of which are from Italy with a price range of $8-$19. There are 19 red wines to choose from. The cheapest glass is $9.50, and the most expensive is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at $17.00.

You can check out the current Mendocino Terrace’s menu here.

Sonoma Terrace

The perfect shady spot to cool down and enjoy a selection of Golden Wine Winery’s California wines and craft brews. They also serve cocktails, beer, cider and have a small snack menu. Bavarian Pretzel for $6.99 ($7.98 with cheese), a Meatball Sandwich ($10.49)or Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam ($7.50).

You can check out the current Sonoma Terrace’s menu here.

Originally published July 2019.

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If you are wondering where to eat in Cars Land California Adventure at Disneyland Resort we have got you covered!

Cars Land is probably my favorite of all the Disneyland Resort lands. Probably the first time anyone entered a theme park land and felt transported to a specific movie was in 2012. This was when Cars Land opened at California Adventure. Cars Land drops you in the middle of Radiator Springs and brings that movie world to life.

Through Cars Land dining shops and attractions Disney captivates guests by transporting them into the Cars world. In Cars Land, you are in Radiator Springs. It’s a real place, and you are there.

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Cars Land Dining and Food Options

The slight of hand with which they do this is pretty remarkable. The Cozy Cone Motel, for instance, is pretty impressive to look at, and it makes a nice photo location to meet Mater and Lightning McQueen.

Guests can’t sleep in the cones, right? So, they realized guest don’t need to sleep in the park, but they do need to eat. Suddenly, they had a themed dining location that perfectly utilizes the space.

Another area that was seamlessly recreated is Flo’s V8 Café. In the movie, this place is a gas station made to look like a diner.

When Radiator Springs welcomed park guests to their town, they couldn’t serve gasoline. They needed to accommodate them with real food. Thus Flo’s gas station is seamlessly converted into the diner it was always meant to look like.

Cars Land is best experienced in full, Radiator Springs Racers is half of the experience, but the other half is in the flavors of cars land. Come back for dinner and see what the town looks like when lit.

Fillmore’s Taste-In

The very first thing you see as you turn the corner into Cars Land is Fillmore’s Taste-In. The perfect name for a fruit cart themed to a hippie Volkswagen Bus.

At this cart you will find all the usual grab and go items including whole fruit and pickles for $3.99 each. For a cheap snack, you can pick up assorted chips at $3.49 per bag.

Additional snack options include a three pack of Cuties mandarin oranges for $4.49 and a six count of Mini Babybel Cheese. This is also a good place to pick up a bottled beverage from an assorted variety.

Filmore’s is a great place to grab a quick bite before going straight into Radiator Springs Racers, the three-attraction land’s E-ticket ride.

It’s also the perfect grab-and-go option if you just need some fuel while you pass Cars Land on your way to Pixar Pier to ride the Incredicoaster. If you are hungry for some more substantial food, though, you should stop and stay awhile, because there are two really great options inside Cars Land.

You can check out the current Fillmore’s Taste-In menu here.

Flo’s V8 Cafe

Flo’s is a gorgeous adaptation of the gas station in the movie Cars. My absolute favorite view is when it is dark out and the neon lights glow against the darkness of the sky just like it did on the movie screen.

When you get inside, the classic diner feel of the station takes over and transports you right into the movie.

Inside the decor tells the story of Flo’s past in a touring singing group. The huge windows offer a panoramic view of Ornament Valley, the sight of Radiator Springs Racers. It’s one of the best views in the park and the food is pretty good, too.

Flo’s is a quick service restaurant with indoor seating and outdoor seating out front. They serve up traditional diner style food from a Ka-Cheeseburger to a Fin-Tastic Tuna Sandwich.

The menu includes a pot pie, a Cobb salad, fried chicken and a club sandwich with prices ranging from $10.99 to $17.99. There are always seasonal favorites like this roast beef sandwich too.

Although, these are full meals with sides, you can also order steak fries separately and don’t forget the adult drinks. You can grab a variety of beer, wine and a fruity sangria at Flo’s. For dessert you can get a classic milkshake with or without a souvenir glass.

They also have a great kids menu with a cheesy Mack’s Mac and Cheese (which you know Munchkin eats every time we go). She is a mac and cheese connoisseur of course. They also have a Micro Burger and the Chicken Fenders priced from $7.49 to $7.99! 

Make sure you check Flo’s out for breakfast. The brioche French toast is so good it has a cult following. You can check out the current Flo’s V8 Cafe menu here.

Cozy Cone Motel

The cozy cone is a series of snack windows that ingeniously serves food in cones. There are tables at the Cozy Cone Motel, but these food options are awesome to grab and go.

I like to eat while walking around or waiting in line. All Cozy Cones serve beverages and many seasonal offerings pop up throughout the year like this Birthday Hat Macaron available during the Get Your Ears On celebration.

Cozy Cone #1 serves the most adorable cone full of 2-bite churros. The churro menu changes from season to season. This summer they are serving the traditional churros with dipping sauce and a graham cracker sugar churro with strawberry sauce and cream cheese icing. Churros are $5.29.

Cozy Cone #2 is the soft serve palace. You can get a vanilla, chocolate or twist. They also offer toppings for an additional charge. $4.49. During the holidays they offered peppermint toppings. Isn’t it perfectly festive?

Cozy Cone #3 is known for their bacon mac and cheese served in a bread cone. They also serve Chili Cone Queso and seasonal favorites. This summer they are serving Red’s Hot Chicken Cone. $8.99-$9.49. Cone 3 is also the go-to for adult cocktails, with vodka lemonade options to quench your thirst for $9.75.

Cozy Cone #4 offers up bite size pretzels with cheese sauce, my favorite item at this cone. They also have savory and sweet twists. $4.29-$5.79. Another menu item, Red’s Apple Freeze and Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade are thirst quenching drinks perfect for those hot summer days $5.49.

Cozy Cone #5 serves up an adorable Pop Cone filled with…. You guessed it, popcorn! But, it’s not just any popcorn. There are so many flavor options, it will make your tires spin $5.59. Recently Cone #5 also added Cozy Corn (Mexican street corn) to it’s menu $6.49.

Check out the current Cozy Cone Motel menu here.

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recommend you check the current menu for each location for the most up
to date information. 

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Disneyland Character Dining Experience

When we decided to treat our daughter to a character dining experience we really looked all over the Disneyland parks to decide which one we thought was best. There are so many to choose from and we will be reviewing them all with you.

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We really wanted to find a Mickey experience with as many characters as possible and Mickey’s Tales of Adventure at Grand Californian really fit the bill. As soon as we booked our hotel we scheduled breakfast at Storyteller’s Café.

The Grand Californian

Of all the hotels at the Disneyland Resort, the Grand Californian is absolutely our favorite. Not only does it offer the best access to the parks, but it is homey and luxurious all at the same time. I could honestly give you 100 reasons why we love the Grand Californian. And we have also stayed at the Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier Hotel and off site hotels.

Storyteller Cafe

A perfect example of Disney’s blend of luxury and family focus is Storyteller Cafe.  This restaurant is a beautiful dining hall with craftsman style decor and Large framed art pieces showcasing Californian folklore.

The theme simultaneously pays homage to Disney’s tradition of storytelling, while telling the story of California, all as a mere backdrop in a buffet style restaurant.

This restaurant is where kids can also experience character dining at the Grand Californian.

Character Dining at Grand Californian

Storyteller Cafe offers Character dining, but it is not exclusively a character restaurant as is the case with Goofy’s Kitchen.  It is common for Disney restaurants, particularly buffets, to offer a character dining experience only at breakfast.  This is definitely the case at the Disneyland Resort, where all character dining experiences other than Goofy’s Kitchen are breakfast only.

Storyteller Cafe Character Breakfast

Morning at The Grand Californian is lovely, whether you enjoy a cup of coffee on a park side balcony or head downstairs for a big breakfast.

The main dining at Grand Californian all have entrances in the same outdoor location surrounding the pool.  This is great because it forces all guests to experience the outdoors and the nature that inspires the dining areas within.  Inside more of that Arts and Crafts era design shines through.

Phrases like “Hearth and Home,” and “By hammer and hand do all things stand” line the walls.  The buffet area stands centered behind the check-in counter and is flanked on both sides with deep dining halls lined with cozy booths and wooden tables.  Large lanterns hang from arched beams in the high ceiling.

For Grand Californian character dining, Mickey and his friends meet with guests at every table during the Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (or Brunch) Buffet.

Mickey wears a special adventuring costume for this character meal, that is exclusive just to this event.  The theme is adventure, another tie in with California Adventure.

Though you can expect Mickey’s usual companions to show up, the lineup of characters is not guaranteed and subject to change.

It is recommended that you make reservations up to 60 days in advance. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to dine at Storytellers and you can even have 3 hours of complimentary parking with validation from the restaurant.  Otherwise, Parking is expensive, starting at $20 for just the first hour and $10 per hour thereafter! You can book here.

Storyteller Cafe Breakfast Menu

The breakfast buffet is a little bit overwhelming. There are so many delicious options to choose from.

There are plenty of breakfast meats and eggs.  The highlight is the custom omelette station. You get to choose your own fixin’s. I love cheese, bacon, onion and jalapenos but you can expect to be offered mushrooms, and other veggies and meats as well.

With an entire bar of breakfast potatoes, sausage and piles and piles of Applewood-smoked bacon if you are looking for a hearty breakfast this is it! These breakfast potatoes are amazing!

My absolute favorite is the Chilaquiles with Fresh Eggs and Tomatillo Salsa . It is divine. I didn’t get a photo this time but look for a copycat recipe coming up!

There is also a delightful array of sweet breakfast foods to choose from with everything from Mickey waffles, pancakes, french toast with an incredible specialty syrup (think bananas foster) and entire pastry bar, oatmeal, and cereal.  Bagels are also offered with lox.

The buffet also includes parfait, fresh fruit and a quiche of the day.  Beverages include specialty coffees and morning cocktails for an additional price.

Storyteller Cafe Brunch Menu

The Brunch menu is like the breakfast menu, only the extended offerings include French toast, pastries, muffins, pancakes and waffles.  Plus you can get dessert.  The downside of Brunch is that it is served from 11:30-2:00, which cuts into your day if you plan to visit one of the parks.  The Breakfast Buffet starts at 7:00AM and ends at 11:25AM.

Enjoy!

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