Everyone knows that EPCOT is about the food and drinks, specifically the World Showcase. But with 11 pavilions and all of these choices, what should you get?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ll take you through all 11 pavilions of the World Showcase to pick the best of the best from the permanent locations.
Permanent locations? What does that mean? Most of the year EPCOT is hosting a festival, and in Disney, festival means food and outdoor kitchens. Because these outdoor kitchens vary from festival to festival, we’re only going to share from the menus that will be there everyday.
Below, for each country, we’ll share each World Showcase best category, where you can find it, and what it is.
Mexico
Arriba! Bienvenidos to the Mexican pavilion where it is a fiesta every day! We hope you like margaritas, because they dominate the drink game.
Best Drink – Choza de Margarita – The Cucumber: Tromba blanco tequila, fresh cucumber and lime juice, orange liqueur, Abasolo corn whiskey, agave, rhubarb bitters, Tajin chili-lime powder rim
Best Snack – La Cantina de San Angel – Tacos de Barbacoa: Shredded beef on homemade corn tortillas topped with red salsa and cilantro. Serviced with rice and black beans with queso fresco.
Most Adventurous Choice! – La Cava del Tequila – Piña Loca: Ginger pineapple juice, ilegal mezcal, ancho reyes chile liqueur, black ant salt rim. Read that again… Black ant salt rim. Black. Ants.
Norway
Norway is a whimsical pavilion that feels like it represents a fairytale land. Be sure to look up and appreciate the greenery on the roofs of the buildings.
Best Drink – Kringla Bakery – Frozen Viking Coffee: Baileys Irish Cream liqueur and kamora coffee liqueur with coffee-chocolate sauce and garnished with coffee-chocolate crunch
Best Snack – Kringla Bakery – Norwegian Kringla: Pretzel shaped pastry with almonds. Sweet, but not too sweet.
Most Adventurous Choice! – Kringla Bakery – Nordic Draft Beer: Grab your horned helmet and drink as the vikings do! Choose from a Norweigian porter or ale and enjoy. Skål!
China
The China pavilion is filled with color and beauty. The architecture is really a work of wonder. We love to lay down in the middle of the building and look up!
Best Drink – Joy of Tea – Tipsy Ducks in Love: We’re not sure Chinese this is but the mix of bourbon, black tea, coffee, cream, and chocolate is decadent, delicious, and boozy!
Best Snack – Nine Dragons – Crispy Duck Bao Buns: A little sticky, a little puffy, very yummy! Nine Dragons serves Americanized Chinese takeout, which isn’t very authentic, but still very delicious.
Most Adventurous Choice! – Nine Dragons – Strawberry Red Bean Ice Cream: Just hearing that there is an ice cream made of beans is enough to make us cringe a little bit, but it’s amazing how smooth and delicious this ice cream is!
Germany
Welcome to Germany! An amazing easter egg at this pavilion is the miniature train set. But be sure to look closely… This little village is celebrating just like you are! Seriously, look at the tiny little flags on the light posts. They will match the lightpost banners in EPCOT!
Best Drink – Sommerfest – ANYTHING – Heads up, beer drinkers! Is it really a surprise that we are recommending a beer in the Germany pavilion? Bonus, they come with souvenir beer steins! Prost!
Best Snack – Sommerfest – Pretzel Bread Pudding – The perfect combination of the salty, sweet, and savory, this is the perfect treat for the people who don’t love super sweet. PRO-TIP: Ask for extra icing! It doesn’t cost extra, and it is recommended from the Sommerfest Cast Members.
Most Adventurous Choice! – Karamell-Küche – Werther’s Caramel Popcorn: There is nothing better than caramel popcorn, so the adventure isn’t with the flavor. It’s with the heat. If you buy some caramel popcorn in EPCOT, the heat has the possibility to turn your treat into the largest popcorn ball.
Italy
Welcome to the land of art, pizza, and pasta! Be sure to get your pictures in front of the statues and fountains. This pavilion also has a lot of bench spaces to seat and take a break with your snacks.
Best Drink – Gelateria Toscana – “Affogato” Espresso Gelato: Fresh Italian espresso pouted over vanilla gelato and amaretto cookies. Okay, this isn’t a cocktail, but forget the cocktails! This is amazing!
Best Snack – Gelateria Toscana – Gelato: Pick a flavor, any flavor! Gelato is similar to ice cream, but just different enough that you have to try it here in Italy. It’s rich texture and flavor is perfect for those hot EPCOT days!
Most Adventurous Choice! – Gelateria Toscana – Zeppole: When guests read the description of “ricotta cheese fritters” it will leave many going, “what the heck is that?!”. That is ricotta cheese balled up and dipped in a tempora-type batter, deep fried, and sprinkled in powdered sugar. It’s simple, but bold and different.
American Adventure
The pavilion dedicated to the United States is the place to be to see live entertainment throughout the year. Check out the Eat to the Beat Concert series during EPCOT festivals, Disney music, and so much more!
Best Drink – Block & Hans – Any Beer on Draft: Enjoy a great cold draft from one of these small craft breweries!
Best Snack – Regal Eagle Smokehouse – Beer Battered Onion Rings: This simple but classic American treat just hits the spot with your cold draft!
Most Adventurous Choice! – Funnel Cake – Try a Seasonal Funnel Cake!: Funnel cake is not just a funnel cake. Sometimes you will see flavors like cheesecake, blueberry lemon, and candied bacon!
Japan
Japan has amazing dining, but they are mainly table service dining. Today we’re going to be centered around the snacks at Kabuki Cafe.
Best Drink – Kabuki Cafe – Sake: Hot or cold, try the most authentic drink straight from Japan!
Best Snack – Kabuki Cafe – Kakigōri: Sure, shaved ice is simple, but hey it’s delicious! EPCOT to us is the hottest park because there is the least amount of shade.
Most Adventurous Choice! – Kabuki Cafe – Kakigōri with Sweet Milk: Sweetened condensed milk is very popular in Asia. Here you can have it poured over the top of your shaved ice. It doesn’t sound like it would be good, but I assure you it’s tasty!
Morocco
Welcome to one of the most beautiful pavilions with it’s hand-laid tile designs, and authentic detailing outlined by the Prince of Morocco himself!
Best Drink – Oasis Sips & Sweets – Frozen Mint Tea: Enjoy the refreshing mint tea with Bombay gin. It’s unique and perfect to cool off from the inside out.
Best Snack – Tangerine Cafe – Grilled Kebabs: Chermoula Chicken or Moroccan-spiced Lamb with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli
Most Adventurous Choice! – Tangerine Cafe – Pistachio Cake: The flavors of Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Candied Walnuts really come together to enhance the pistachio.
France
France, the pavilion where decisions are going to be difficult. How do you choose between ice cream, baked treats, or cheese!
Best Drink – Les Vines de France – Orange Slushie: Grand Marnier, Rum, Grey Goose Orange and Orange Juice in a martini glass. The orange slushie is for those times where you want to have vacation vibes, but also want to be classy.
Best Snack – Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie – Baguette: Don’t lie, the bread is the best course at any restaurant. At Les Halles you can literally buy a fresh baguette. Live your best life!
Most Adventurous Choice! – L’Artisan des Glaces – Café Glacé – Have you ever thought to combine your iced coffee with homemade ice cream? Now you have! This is a fresh iced coffee with a scoop of your choice of flavors. I would suggest one with cinnamon!
United Kingdom
Chip! Chip! Cheerio! The United Kingdom is the land of dark beer, fried fish, and the queen’s corgis, and you can enjoy all three in EPCOT!
Best Drink – Any Dining Location in the UK Pavilion – Beer on draft – The UK Pavilion is loaded with different stouts, ales, and pilsners to enjoy. PRO-TIP: Compare the UK beer to the beer in the Canada pavilion to spot the differences.
Best Snack – Yorkshire Fish Shop Fish and Chips – Is there anything more iconic to British food than fish and chips? The Yorkshire Fish Shop has a great fish fry and is perfect to enjoy along the lagoon in EPCOT.
Most Adventurous Choice! – Rose & Crown Pub – Whisky Flight – You know what’s better than 1 whiskey? 3 whiskeys.
Canada
Canada is a hidden gem in the World Showcase. It has more delicate and slightly hidden details versus the in-your-face Mexico pavilion. It is rich and loaded with history. Slow down and take the time to check out details like the totem poles.
Best Drink – Canada Popcorn Cart – Ottowa Apple – Not many popcorn carts carry cocktails, but this one does and it’s exceptional! The Ottowa Apple is Crown Royal Whiskey, maple, apple infusion and cranberry juice.
Best Snack – Canada Popcorn Cart – Maple Popcorn – Maple syrup is iconic to Canada, so grab this salty sweet snack to walk around the Canada pavilion. Plus, it goes great with beer!
Most Adventurous Choice! – Festival Booth in Canada – Poutine – For our last and final choice, we broke the rules and chose a festival item because it is the symbol of Canadian snacks. Poutine takes hot fries, pours gravy on them, and tops them with cheese curds. It sounds kind of gross, but it’s hot, salty, and indulgent!
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