FIRST LOOK - EPCOT's Connections Cafe and Eatery to feature food and drink inspired by Italian, French and Asian cuisines

Mar 30, 2022 in "Connections Café and Eatery"

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Posted: Wednesday March 30, 2022 2:08pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has today shared a first look at the new food and drink coming to the all-new Connections Cafe and Eatery at EPCOT.

One of the five entrances to Connections Cafe from the new walkway

The new quick service restaurant, which will also include a Starbucks, will offer food and drink inspired by Italian, French and Asian cuisines. Mobile Order will also be available for the restaurant and Starbucks.

Worldwide sandwich selections choices include the French Bistro Burger with caramelized onions, bacon, and brie to the Southwestern Burger featuring a roasted chipotle-corn salsa and guacamole spread. Another option is the Vietnamese-inspired Banh Mi Burger or the Greek-inspired Mediterranean Burger.

Connections Café and Eatery food and drink

Salads inspired by French and Chinese cuisines include the Niçoise-style Salad packed with potatoes, white and green beans, and olives drizzled with a Dijon vinaigrette. For an Asian flare, try the General Tso Chicken Salad featuring ingredients like broccoli slaw, red bell pepper, mandarin oranges, and crispy wontons.

Connections Café and Eatery food and drink

Four pizzas are available. If you want a more classic option, the Meatball Pizza is the pie for you. The Curry Spice Pizza topped with carrots, potato, peas, and lime “yogurt” puts a new plant-based twist on the classic pizza.

Connections Café and Eatery food and drink

Kids' menu includes items like the Grilled Chicken Bao or classics like the Chicken Nuggets Basket or Cheeseburger.

Connections Café and Eatery food and drink

Dessert options include the Liege Waffle - made with brioche yeast dough stuffed with pearl sugar and finished with some tasty toppings.

Connections Café and Eatery food and drink

Milkshakes include a Mango-Coconut Milk Shake topped off with a pomegranate molasses drizzle, and for a more dessert feel, the Apple Pie Gelato Shake.

Connections Café and Eatery food and drink

Beverages include a Watermelon-Mint Agua Frescawhich is alcohol-free. For those over 21, there are multiple wines and draft beers available, along with the Cucumber and Thai Basil Cooler, a specialty cocktail filled.

Connections Café and Eatery food and drink

Connections Cafe and Eatery opens very soon this spring at EPCOT in World Celebration.

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Hakunamatata15 days ago

One thing about connections I love is the openness of the kitchen area. Kids love watching what is going on behind the glass. May have to stop by after Hooligans play to try the new offering.

Cmdr_Crimson15 days ago

Anything lately from Connections Cafe.. This is why I miss Electric Umbrella..Simple and not complicated...

Disone15 days ago

It was pretty good. I am guessing it was just temporary during the flower and garden festival.

SplashJacket15 days ago

Looks similar to the chicken sandwich at Country Bear in Disneyland (which is delicious).

tparris15 days ago

A new menu item has been added at Connections Eatery - Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich.

Epcot82GuyJul 06, 2023

I think it's a cool idea and very in line with Epcot. I'm only confused by the large focus on just this. If this was part of a series of 4 or 5 bakery items kinda like this (with cross-border appeal and history), it would be a huge identify and selling point for Connections. And maybe this is a test run for that. In short, good idea - hope it goes bigger.

BocabearJul 05, 2023

I did not know that...I am glad to see them doing something unique. Yay on that.

dreday3Jul 05, 2023

I agree. It's one of the only places in the country where you can get this and watch it being made! It's pretty cool.

Haymarket2008Jul 05, 2023

So confused by the reaction too. I think they’re doing a great job with Connections.

Sir_CliffJul 05, 2023

I think it's supposed to be a unique offering, isn't it? The sign says it's one of the few baumkuchen rotisserie ovens in the United States and the idea behind the Connections motif is how food connects people, so a German cake that has been adapted in Japan seems like a nice example to highlight and offer for purchase. Kind of puzzled at the reaction. Isn't this the sort of thing we wanted at Epcot?

tcool123Jul 05, 2023

I assume prep for a Food and Wine offering 🤷‍♂️

solidyneJul 05, 2023

Also, the three panels would have made more sense in reverse order. Or maybe creation-sensation-innovation. Actually what is Epcot's "innovation" here, if the snack already has been created and sensationalized elsewhere?

BocabearJul 05, 2023

but.....why is that the main subject of the bakery area at connections? Are they now selling these exclusively?

Sir_CliffJul 05, 2023

I do remember these from living in Germany! This is the kind of thing I hope is not too unfamiliar for WDW guests to survive as it at least adds some variety and keeps things interesting. The new signage and presentation of the bakery also looks good!