As a Walt Disney World veteran turned Disneyland annual passholder, I was shocked to find out that there are no counter service locations in the Disneyland theme parks selling Mickey waffles. If you want that classic Mickey waffle to start your day the right way, you have to work a little bit harder for it in Disneyland. I searched all over for Mickey waffles at Disneyland on several past trips, and spent hours combing through every online review I could find about these waffles. This article is a summation of all of that (sooo very difficult) research.
You can get Mickey waffles at the Disneyland Resort at these locations:
- Disneyland:
- Carnation Cafe
- Plaza Inn Character Buffet
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel:
- GCH Craftsman Grill (kid’s menu only)
- Storytellers Cafe Character Buffet
- Disneyland Hotel:
- Goofy’s Kitchen Character Buffet
- Steakhouse 55 (kid’s menu only)
- Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel:
- PCH Grill Character Buffet
- Surfside Lounge (kid’s menu only)
- Room Service at any of the Disneyland Resort hotels
Keep reading for all of the detailed information about the mickey waffles at each location. Including pricing, exactly what to order, and how to find each of these locations. I have also included some other Mickey waffle alternative options to consider at the end. Like some Lightning McQueen waffles, or Mickey-shaped specialty “tangaroa” toast.
Locations Inside of the Parks Servings Mickey Waffles
- Carnation Cafe (on Main Street at Disneyland)
- Table Service
- What to Order: $12.00, Mickey-shaped Waffle which comes with syrup and a choice of bacon or sausage links. You can also get a strawberry or banana topping for your waffle for $1.00 extra too. This is the full size Mickey waffle – as big as the plate!
- How to Get There: Located in Disneyland park itself on Main Street. Look for the building with the patio seating and the red and white decor on the left side of the street heading towards the castle.
- Reservations Recommended
- Plaza Inn: “Breakfast in the Park with Minnie and Friends” (on Main Street at Disneyland)
- Buffet / Table Service
- What to Order: $36.00 per adult, or $20.00 for children for the full buffet which includes mini Mickey-shaped waffles of course. But the buffet also includes made-to-order omelets and eggs, french toast, sausage, bacon, pastries, etc. This is a full breakfast buffet in true Disney style and there are always several interesting dishes to try along with your Mickey waffles.
- How to Get There: Located in Disneyland park itself at the end of Main Street. Look for the pink and white awnings and outdoor seating area on the right side of the street when walking towards the castle.
- Characters At Breakfast: Minnie Mouse hosts this breakfast, so she will definitely be there. Otherwise, characters here rotate and may not always be the same. In the past I have seen Chip and Dale, Tigger, Pooh, Eeyore, Hook, Fairy Godmother, Max (from A Goofy Movie), and even Rafiki!! Characters here are usually in their regular, day-to-day outfits.
- Reservations Recommended
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel – Including The Only Quick Service Location With Mickey Waffles
- Storyteller’s Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
- Buffet / Table Service
- What to Order: $44.00 per adult, or $26.00 for children for the full buffet including the mini version of Mickey waffles. There is also an omelette and egg station, chilaquiles, cheese and charcuterie, pastries, oatmeal, and more.
- How to Get There: Located at the Grand Californian Hotel right off the lobby by the main pool. You can access the Grand Californian Hotel either through DCA directly over by Grizzly River Run or through Downtown Disney (next to the Dress Shop).
- Characters at Breakfast: Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Chip and Dale, and Pluto (of course, subject to change, but these are the standards)
- Reservations Recommended
- GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
- Quick Service
- What to Order: $8.00, Kid’s menu Waffle which comes with syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, and either a small milk or water. These are the mini sized Mickey waffles with two-three waffles per order.
- How to Get There: Located in the Grand Californian Hotel and therefore follows the same directions at Storyteller’s Cafe listed above.
- Allows Mobile Ordering
**A side note about mickey waffles here at GCH Craftsman Grill is that it is not specifically listed as Mickey-shaped waffles on the menu like it is at other locations on our list. However, they have always been served Mickey-shaped in my experience here in the past. And my evidence shows them being served Mickey-shaped as recently as January 2020. However, if it is extremely important, like make-or-break your day important, please ask the cast member at GCH before ordering to confirm.
Mickey Waffles at the Disneyland Hotel
- Goofy’s Kitchen Character Breakfast at the Disneyland Hotel
- Buffet / Table Service
- What to Order: $39.00 per adult, or $23.00 for children for the full buffet which obviously includes those mini Mickey waffles. But also includes all of your standard breakfast foods (made-to-order omelets and eggs, bacon, french toast, sausage, fruit, yogurt, etc) and a lot of options unique to Goofy’s Kitchen. Like Goofy’s famous peanut butter and jelly pizza, which is a must try!
- How to Get There: Located at the Disneyland Hotel adjacent to the fantasy tower.
- Characters At Breakfast: Hosted by Goofy himself, you are pretty much guaranteed to meet him here. Goofy’s friends also join him on a rotating basis, so the characters may be different when you’re there. In my recent experience we had Minnie Mouse, Pluto, and Chip and Dale. I have seen Mickey meeting here before as well on occasion.
- Reservations Recommended
- Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel
- Table Service
- What to Order: $11.00, Kid’s menu Fried Chicken and Mickey-Shaped Waffle, one of the most delicious sounding options on this list. This is a mickey-shaped waffle that comes with buttermilk fried chicken and watermelon on the side, with either a small water or small milk. Honestly, I wish this was not just on the kid’s menu…But alas. You can always try asking your waiter if you can get one as an adult – you never know!
- How to Get There: Located at the Disneyland Hotel adjacent to the fantasy tower, next to Goofy’s Kitchen.
- Reservations Recommended
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel – Two Locations with Mickey Waffles
- PCH Grill Donald’s Seaside Character Breakfast Buffet at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
- Buffet / Table Service
- What to Order: $39.00 per adult, or $23.00 for children for the full buffet which features the classic mini version of the Mickey waffles. The buffet also offers classic breakfast items like eggs, a parfait station, smoked salmon, pastries and more.
- How to Get There: Located at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in the main building on the first floor past the gift shop.
- Characters At Breakfast: Donald Duck hosts this buffet, and you’ll meet him before sitting down. While eating Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Stitch roam around to all of the tables. Of course, these characters are always subject to change.
- Reservations Recommended
- Surfside Lounge at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
- Table Service
- What to Order: $7.00, Kid’s menu Mickey-shaped Waffle. No sides are listed on the menu, but you might be able to order them separately.
- How to Get There: Located at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in the main building on the first floor, near bell services.
Room Service Mickey Waffles at Disneyland Resort Hotels
If you’re staying at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels, you’re in luck!! You can get Mickey waffles from the Room Service menu at all three of the Disneyland Resort Hotels. When I stayed last summer at the Grand Californian, getting a room service Mickey waffle was at the top of my list of must dos.
- What to Order:
- $18.00, Mickey-shaped waffle (full size) which is served with a choice of either bananas foster or warm berry sauce (plus syrup). And also comes with a choice of sausage or bacon.
- $9.00, Mickey waffles (mini waffles) are from the kids menu, and from my research, they do not include any sides or special sauces – just regular syrup.
To order a room service mickey waffle, I recommend placing your order on the door handle pamphlet that is delivered to your room each night. You simply fill out what you want to order and then hang it on your door handle before midnight. Then your food is delivered to your room in the morning without you even needing to call.
Lightning McQueen Waffles and Other Mickey-Shaped Breakfast Items:
- Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel
- Quick Service
- What to Order: $8.00, Mickey-Shaped Tangaroa Toast which is a thick brick style toast with bananas foster, whipped cream, and a pineapple wedge. It also comes with a side of bacon or turkey bacon, and either a small milk or small water.
- How to Get There: Located at the Disneyland Hotel, outside of the main lobby building next to the main pool.
- Allows Mobile Ordering
- Flo’s V8 Cafe at Disney’s California Adventure
- Quick Service
- What to Order: $6.49, Kid’s menu Waffles. These are mini waffles that are circle shaped with Lightning McQueen “stamped” in the middle. They are served with turkey bacon, fruit, and either a small water or small milk. The menu does not directly specify that they are Lightning McQueen, but they have always been in my experience. Double check with a Cast Member before ordering to be sure.
- How to Get There: Located in Cars Land in DCA on the right as you’re walking towards Radiator Springs Racers.
- Allows Mobile Ordering
- Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland
- Quick Service
- What to Order: $9.49 Mickey-shaped Pancake which comes with scrambled eggs and a choice of sausage or bacon.
- How to Get There:
- Allows Mobile Ordering
- River Belle Terrace at Disneyland
- Table Service
- What to Order: $15.00 Mickey-shaped Pancake which is served with maple syrup, whipped butter, seasonal berries and a choice or sausage or bacon.
- How to Get There: Located in Frontierland near Pirates of the Caribbean and the Mark Twain.
- Reservations Recommended
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