You can find coffee throughout the Disney parks. Today we chose to have a Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe stop. This cafe is turning out to be a positive addition to a once dead area at the end of Main Street. It is worth checking out, and we keep reviewing it haha.
What we chose this day...
Blended Mocha in a single
Raspberry Cheesecake
Blueberry Muffin
-The cafe offers several coffee options in hot, iced, or blended in singles or doubles. The blended mocha was topped with whipped cream and had a very chocolaty smooth taste. I thought after first sip I should have gotten a double. I am an avid plain coffee drinker and that may be the reason, it might be perfect for avid blended coffee drinkers.
The raspberry cheesecake had a very thin graham cracker crust and was topped with raspberries. I also saw another cheesecake leave the kitchen with strawberries which looked delightful. The cheesecake was a bit firm and thick. It wasn't gourmet perfection but a quick cream cheese fix for sure. The fruit was tart and sweet.
Blueberry muffins have to be a favorite comfort food of mine. This one was topped with a streusel. The muffin was moist and flavorful perfect with a cup of coffee. It is exactly what you expect it to be a blueberry muffin that is flavorful, moist, and sweet.
Upon Digestion:
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe is thus far gaining more of our attention although we won't be limited in further reviews to this one cafe. It has become a surprise that Disney thoughtfully rolled out after Mary Poppins Broadway fame. We will certainly revisit the treats we've had and look forward to the rest of their treat cases!!!
The name itself is what lured us to try Practically Perfect Punch served within the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe.
This punch is served over ice in a plastic cup...not as fancy as we had hoped hahaha. There are no flavor variations on this beverage.
-The one thing we couldn't wait to do was taste it!!! At first taste we were surprised to find it wasn't a cup of over the top spoonfuls of sugar. Practically Perfect Punch was light, and fruity. May compliment a meal rather than a dessert but does just fine on it's own as a refresher.
What does it taste like???
Pomegranate
Lemon
Lime
Rose Hips
Rose Oil
Cranberry
This combination would be awesome as an adult beverage mixer!!
Upon Digestion:
This is something I would definitely have again especially on those hot days when the Dole Whip line is wrapping around to the Jungle Cruise. This may not be the absolute best beverage around but it is an appealing alternative to soda. It is simple and the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe makes for a perfect snack stop.
Another trip to the Jolly Holiday!! Today's pick a quick lunch; options listed Turkey, Tuna, Soup of the Day, Grilled Cheese, quiche, and salads. Prices ranged from $9 to $12 with chips.
Service was-typical Disney order here and pick up there.
What we chose this day...
White Cheddar Roast Beef Sandwich
comes with caramelized onions and a horse radish aioli sided with thick cut potato chips
-The little known fact is that some of their fare is made in house such as the foccacia bread, bread sticks and chips are fresh cut potatoes fried for the day.
The roll had baked onion into the toasted top. The sandwich really sliced roast beef cooked to a medium rather than just a lunch-meat quality going on. The beef is topped with an aged cheddar and gives this sandwich a tasty topping. The chips were toasty and not greasy although unsalted.
For the Disneyland Fans:
You will have certainly noticed this sandwich making appearing in the Fidler, Fifer, & Practical Cafe (Starbucks is within). This is not by chance you will take note that Disney is seeking to improve and streamline. They are transposing menus from park to park and utilizing what works. For example the Rancho Del Zocalo menu from Disneyland is mirrored in California Adventure at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill. You will also notice anything tested usually comes from California Adventure into Disneyland as a safety precaution. You wouldn't want to tarnish the good name of Disney!!
Upon Digestion:
Would we have this sandwich again?
Most definitely!! The price was average about ten bucks and as a hot sandwich it is worth the stop. Nothing mind blowing but it gets the job done and you don't feel cheated in the end by a sandwich that was way under par.
It will be a quick pick with some basics, plus you can't deny you might pickup a sweet while you visit the Jolly Holiday!
The Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe is a more recent renovation added to the Main Street area in Disneyland. This is one I have been looking forward to personally. The skinny on this little corner cafe-it has some deli sandwich options, specialty coffee and lighter fare. The main showcase for this would be dessert!!
Your options for the dessert showcase I am told change but here's what sorts of things we eyeballed while waiting; Raspberry Cheesecake, Banana Nut Loaf (yes mini loaf), seasonal tart/pie, Holiday Cookies, Lemon Bar...the cafe had three standard cases of dessert you find throughout the park and 3 cases full of things you don't find standard.
Service was typical-order here pick up there.
What we chose this day...
Lemon Cupcake
topped with strawberry and whipped butter cream
& Coffee
Also...
Flourless Chocolate Cake
with a coffee cream layer and thin chocolate ganache
& Abuelita Hot Chocolate
-The dessert was refreshing, it may have been the overwhelming options as I am so used to the standard cases. The Lemon Cupcake was somewhat dense, enough for a single person. The flavor combination was tasty. The butter cream was a bit much for me, but I'm told it is used because it holds up better as whipped cream has to be served immediately.
The chocolate cake was light and a bit airy. The coffee layer is a plus as it sort of is a mouthful of chocolate. I think coffee would be a better future choice or milk as the hot chocolate was below par as it was an auto-dispense powder version.
For the Disneyland fans:
I'm not going to lie and say that coffee was a feature...as we all know coffee fares straight across the board even with Disneyland. (The exception being Starbucks in California Adventure. Don't worry those hoping for familiarity on the Starbucks front will be glad to know they're installing a Disneyland location also.)
Upon Digestion:
Would I eat there again?
Yes, I still have all those cases of dessert to experiment with!!! This cafe is simple and straightforward. I enjoyed all of the "Mary Poppins" touches. We played trivia games about the decor inside. Service was quick.
*NOTE: This location offers perfect Main Street parade views and is a very kid friendly environment. So if you plan to watch a parade, it's always best to plan it around one of these little side trip meals. It is killing two birds with one stone and a convenience to get a snack and show.
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