Originally Posted By Loreigh Hello Everyone! I will be heading to the park with my best friend in a few weeks who is a vegetarian. Though I’ve been to Disneyland more times that I can count, I have never been with a vegetarian before. I know that most of the restaurants offer vegetarian options but I know nothing about the quality of them since I have never tried for myself. Can you guys recommend any good choices? I am looking for both sit down restaurants and places for a quick bite/snack. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. We will be going to both parks. Thanks in advance for the advice!
Originally Posted By leemac <<Can you guys recommend any good choices? I am looking for both sit down restaurants and places for a quick bite/snack. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. We will be going to both parks. >> I'm veggie and one of my favorite restaurants anywhere is Napa Rose - Andrew Sutton's veggie options are incredible. Disneyland continues to offer sub-standard veggie food - the veggie Monte Cristo is good but not for someone on a calorie-controlled diet! The rest of the park is largely a bust for veggies - I'd always recommend getting out of the park to eat. DCA is far better - particularly the Trattoria. Even the counter serve is way better - not just the usual pizza and veggie burger options. Brekkie doesn't make much difference but I really like the breakfast burrito at White Water - you can ask for it to be made without meat. I'm still a huge fan of La Brea's veggie breakfasts too.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I haven't tried it but the Hungry Bear has a new Fried Green Tomato sandwich that is supposedly pretty good. You should look at the menus on AllEars.net. You will be able to see all of your options there.
Originally Posted By sjdimon <<The rest of the park is largely a bust for veggies>> Ok - In checking out the menus at ALLEARS.NET, I found no fewer than 20+ Veggie options at a variety of places at DL. Just to name a few: Redd Rocketts Pizza Port (RRPP): o Fusilli with Tomato and Basil o Cheese or Veggie Pizza o Starfield of Greens Salad El Rancho del Zocalo: o Cheese Enchiladas o Veggie Burrito or Taco Salad o Ceasar Salad (hold the chicken) Cafe Orleans: o Crepes Ratatouille o Three Cheese Monte Cristo o House Salad Fast Food: o Roasted Portobello & Vegetable Sandwich (Tomorrowland Terrace) o Fried Green Tomato Sandwich (Hungry Bear) o Cheese Pizza, Apple & Cheddar Salad (Village Haus) o Vegetarian Gumbo (Royal St Veranda) o Vegetarian Chili (Harbour Galley) o Baked Potato (Troubador Tavern) o Corn on the Cob (Edelweiss Snacks) All-in-all, not a bad selection from which to choose (especially for a Theme Park) - be sure to also speak to the Cook and/or Manager at the restaurant to ask about other options as well (Disney prides itself in being very accommodating to as many different food/lifestyle choices as possible. When in doubt, check in with them - they will work with you). Have a great trip!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan There are also fruit carts on Main Street and in Adventureland. The fruit is really fresh and tasty, but not inexpensive. And Dole Whips, don't forget the Dole Whips! ; )
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Eating vegetarian at Disney shouldn't be too difficult, especially if someone is used to finding meat-free options but eating Vegan is probably next to impossible (same for Kosher vs *strict* Kosher) unless you confine yourself to fresh fruit and carrot sticks.
Originally Posted By alexbook @Loreigh: You have been with a vegetarian at DLR before, namely me. I'm not a very picky vegetarian, though. How picky is your friend? Does he/she eat dairy and eggs? How closely will he/she scrutinize the ingredients and cooking methods? Random thoughts: - I like the cheese Monte Cristo. Of course, like the regular Monte Cristo, it's going to leave you feeling like you need to hibernate for a week to digest it. - The veggie skewers at Bengal BBQ are tasty, but are cooked over the same grill as the meat skewers. A definite no-no for strict vegetarians. - Veggie burgers are available everywhere that burgers are. Of course, they're cooked on the same grill as the regular burgers, which is again a no-no. I sometimes eat them anyway, except the ones at Taste Pilots, which made me sick (literally). - I enjoy watching the Billys while eating fried mozzarella sticks. Very high fat, of course. - The veggie burrito at Rancho is tasty and filling and Disney says the beans are fried in vegetable oil. (I've chosen to disregard the persistent rumor that the kitchen is secretly using lard.) - There are now a Quizno's and a Subway on Harbor. Easy enough to pick up a sandwich on the way in. - Napolini has good veggie options, as does Tortilla Jo's. - I was unimpressed with the veggie options at Brennan's and shocked at the price.
Originally Posted By alexbook Oh, and I should mention that Compass sometimes has very tasty pre-packed veggie and fruit plates. (I may not work there any more, but I still have some residual loyalty.)
Originally Posted By Loreigh I have been many times with you Alexbook, thats true. But you usually bring your own food so I couldn't use you as an example All the comments have been very helpful and I'm confident that my friend will be able to find plenty to eat. Thanks for all the advice and I'll let you know how it goes!
