Wondering what Hollywood Studios quick service restaurants are the best options for your Disney vacation?
In this post I’ll give you my picks for the best quick service Hollywood Studios dining and tell you where to avoid.
I’ve ranked all of the quick service (aka counter service) based on these factors:
- Food quality
- Menu options
- Theming & atmosphere
- Seating options
And while I wish there was more quality food to be found here, there are at least a few solid choices.
First I’ll rank the restaurants and then I’ll describe each one so you’ll know what to expect on your visit to Hollywood Studios!
Hollywood Studios Quick Service Dining Ranking

Docking Bay 7
Here are my picks ranked from best to worst:
- Docking Bay 7
- Woody’s Lunchbox
- Ronto Roasters
- ABC Commissary
- Backlot Express
- PizzeRizzo
- Fairfax Faire
- Catalina Eddie’s
- Rosie’s All American Cafe
- Dockside Diner
One plus side to the quick service Hollywood Studios dining is that every location except Dockside Diner now offers Mobile Order.
Learn all about how to use Disney World Mobile Order in this post – it can potentially save you a LOT of time standing in line for food!
Read on for detailed descriptions of each Hollywood Studios quick service dining location and the reasons for my ranking.
Note: While prices were current at the time of posting, they change frequently so check the Disney website for current prices.
Best Hollywood Studios Quick Service: Docking Bay 7
Not surprisingly, the newest quick service dining location (located inside of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge) is the best option at Hollywood Studios.
Docking Bay 7 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a highly themed quick service restaurant. The food looks exotic and tastes delicious!
I had the Endorean Tip Yip salad and it was one of the best salads I’ve ever had at Disney World.
The cast members there (who are all in character like they are from the planet of Batuu) also recommended the ribs and fried Tip Yip (aka chicken).
The desserts are great here as well. The Black Spire Mousse is described on the menu as “White Chocolate Jogan Fruit Mousse atop a Brownie Pistachio Brittle served with Blue Milk Sauce, Pineapple Cream, and Hibiscus Sponge topped with a Chocolate Black Spire Coin”. It’s more like what I’d expect from a table service restaurant than quick service.
On my most recent trip I had the Batuuan Beef and it was excellent – tender beef and crispy yuca fries with delicious roasted veggies. Again, the food quality is more like a table service meal than the typical quick service food in theme parks.
The only downside of dining at Docking Bay 7 is cost. The food is slightly more expensive than you will pay for similar food around Disney World, but you are paying for the experience as well. This is really a dining experience and the storytelling is immersive.
There is some seating indoors and some outside at tables with umbrellas. I feel like the seating couldn’t accommodate a huge rush of people, so if you are visiting during a busy time of year plan to eat here at off hours (not during noon-1 or 6-7).
Overall, Docking Bay 7 offers by far the best Hollywood Studios quick service dining experience. Get my full review and tips for visiting Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in this post!
Best Quick Service Hollywood Studios: Woody’s Lunchbox
My next pick for the best Hollywood Studios quick service dining is located in Toy Story Land, just around the corner from Galaxy’s Edge.
Woody’s Lunchbox serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a limited (but very delicious) menu.
The Lunch Box Tart is a MUST try. There is a Chocolate Hazelnut (Nutella-like) tart and another that changes seasonally.
They are one of my favorite treats in all of Walt Disney World (and don’t worry – they are even available at breakfast!) One is big enough to share between two light eaters.
On my recent trip there was a hot chocolate version. I was worried it would be overly sweet but it wasn’t at all. Those pastry chefs know what they are doing and these Lunch Box Tarts remain one of my favorite treats in all of Walt Disney World.
Here is the Breakfast Bowl kid’s meal. It’s a fantastic bargain and the food was excellent!
Though the menu is limited to a few sandwiches and the signature “Totchos”, the food quality is excellent and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with anything here.
I also think the prices are reasonable here. It’s a great value when paying out of pocket (but not so much on the Disney Dining Plan).
There is only outdoor seating available at Woody’s Lunch Box but there is plenty of it and thankfully lots of umbrellas.
I think you’ll enjoy a visit to Woody’s Lunch Box – the food quality is good at a reasonable price and the theming is fun.
Ronto Roasters
A second (and much smaller) quick service dining location in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is Ronto Roasters.
It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and some outdoor seating.
The main item on the menu is the Ronto Wrap which for lunch and dinner consists of a sausage with a peppercorn sauce topped with slaw in a pita. It has already become somewhat of a cult favorite in a short amount of time!
There is also a Breakfast Ronto Wrap that has a sausage topped with peppercorn sauce, an omelet, and cheese. It actually has a cult following so if you’re in the vicinity for breakfast be sure to give a try!

Photo credit: @hopemcsheffrey
The other item on the breakfast menu is the delicious Rising Moon Overnight Oats ($6.99) – it is eligible for a snack credit on the Dining Plan as well.
This is one location to grab one of the round themed soda bottles – and you can now bring them home with you on a plane after a brief ban.
Though Ronto Roasters has a small menu and limited seating, I ranked it high due to the delicious food and excellent theming.
As you will see next, quality food can be hard to come by in Hollywood Studios. Disney has put a lot of effort into making sure the food is great in Galaxy’s Edge. For this reason I think Ronto Roasters is a solid choice for a grabbing a quick meal.
ABC Commissary
ABC Commissary is a counter service restaurant located right in the center of Hollywood Studios.
It serves lunch and dinner and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
The lines can get VERY long here at peak dining times so I recommend using Mobile Order.
This Barbecue Rib Platter with fries and coleslaw is a good option if you are on the Disney Dining Plan. The ribs are good, but they can’t touch the ribs at Flame Tree Barbecue in Animal Kingdom.
I had the Fish & Shrimp platter on my recent visit. The fish and fries were a bit greasy and the coleslaw left much to be desired.
Here are some other items on the menu:
Mediterranean Salad with Chicken – mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, and feta cheese tossed in a Mediterranean vinaigrette and topped with chicken; served with hummus and flatbread
Braised Beef & Enchilada – Braised Barbacoa Beef served on Cilantro Slaw with a Roasted Corn and Cheese Enchilada topped with Fire Roasted Chipotle Sauce and Queso Fresco
Southwest BBQ Burger – Flame-broiled 1/3 lb Angus Burger topped with Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork, Cheddar, Green Chilies and Bread and Butter Pickles finished with Green Chilies Aïoli and Crisp Onion Rings on a Brioche Bun served with Signature Southwestern Steak Fries dusted in Chili-Lime Seasoning
While I don’t think the food quality is much better here than the next locations on my list, I do think the menu variety is a plus here. Everyone should be able to find something they want from the offerings.
Backlot Express
Backlot Express is a huge Hollywood Studios quick service restaurant tucked away close to Jedi Training Academy. It serves lunch and dinner.
As if the case with most quick service dining, you’ll order and pick up your food at the main counter.
The menu is typical theme park fare of burgers, chicken, and salads. Expect the standard Disney burger such as the 1/3 lb. Angus Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries pictured above.
If you’ve had one of these burgers on Disney property then you will know what to expect – they are passable but not great.
Here are some other menu items:
Southwest Salad – Mixed Greens Salad topped with Crisp Wonton, Black Bean Relish and Avocado and served with Vinaigrette Dressing
Chicken Garlic-Ranch Club – Hot Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Bacon, Pepper Jack, Lettuce, Tomato, and Garlic Ranch on a Brioche Bun served with Carrot Sticks or French Fries
Chicken Breast Strips – 4 chicken strips served with carrot sticks or French fries
Cuban Sandwich – pressed roasted pulled pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard served with carrot sticks or French fries
Plentiful indoor seating is a plus of this counter service dining location. It is also a bit out of the way which keeps crowds to a minimum in all but the busiest times of year.
Memorabilia from production of some TV shows and movies is scattered around the walls so it can be fun to see what you can find.
The prices are reasonable and while the food is nothing notable you should get decent quality compared to other dining locations here.
PizzeRizzo
PizzeRizzo is located close to Muppet Vision and the entrance to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. It is open seasonally, but I’m not sure what this means – I visited in September which is typically the low season and found it open.
PizzeRizzo is a huge restaurant that you might recognize as the former Pizza Planet. It is open for lunch and dinner.
There is plentiful seating both indoors and out, which is a major plus to eating here.
As you’d suspect the menu is mostly pizza. I had the Meat Lover’s Pizza with Caesar side salad and wished it was better. It was pretty doughy and greasy – you will likely get better pizza at your neighborhood Pizza Hut.
That said, if your kids love pizza they will likely be fine with it. I’d recommend PizzeRizzo as long as your kids (or you) aren’t too picky about pizza quality.
Here are some other items on the menu:
Personal Cheese Pizza with Caesar Side Salad
Meatball Sub with Pasta Salad
Kid’s Macaroni & Cheese with two sides and a drink
Cannoli
As you can see, the prices are very reasonable here. If you are looking for a cheap place to eat with plenty of indoor seating, PizzeRizzo is an option.
Fairfax Faire
Fairfax Faire is located on Sunset Boulevard close to the Hollywood Tower of Terror. It serves lunch and dinner and opens at noon.
It is part of a group of five food and beverage locations (all walk-up windows) found in the same vicinity that all share a covered outdoor seating area.
Collectively the area is know as Sunset Ranch Market. Here you will also find Rosie’s All-American Cafe, Catalina Eddie’s, Hollywood Scoops (ice cream), and Anaheim Produce (snacks).
As I mentioned, all of the seating is outdoors for these dining locations, which is a definite downside in warmer weather.
At least everything is covered so you’ll be out of the sun.
The interesting choices on the menu is what makes Fairfax Fare stand out from the other choices in the area which offer basic theme park food (burgers and pizza).
You have to give them credit for at least trying to mix it up a bit with a rice bowl, tamales, and fajitas.
I tried the Beef Empanadas Platter and while I really wanted it to be good, it was a big let down.
The rice was hard and hurt my teeth to eat. Clearly it had partially dried out when left sitting open for too long.
The Empanadas were soggy thanks to the what seemed to be jalapeno ranch dressing covering them. They didn’t have much flavor to begin with which might explain the sauce.
I haven’t had a chance to try anything else on the menu so I am hopeful that other items would be better and I just caught them on a bad day. I will be back to try more items and will update this and possibly bump it up in the rankings!
Catalina Eddie’s & Rosie’s All-American Cafe
I am grouping these two locations together because they are essentially two windows that share a kitchen.
They are located at the back of Sunset Ranch Market and share the outdoor seating area with Fairfax Faire. Both serve lunch and dinner from noon on.
Cataline Eddie’s serves the same individual pizzas as PizzeRizzo, but this time without the benefit of seating in the AC.
Nothing worth going out of your way for to be sure.
Rosie’s serves the standard Disney burger and chicken nuggets plus a foot-long hot dog. They currently have a Fried Green Tomato Sandwich ($9.99) on the menu that looks promising.
These locations are at the bottom of my list due to their basic menus and outdoor only seating.
Dockside Diner
Dockside Diner is located on Echo Lake close to the center of the Hollywood Studios. It has a limited lunch and dinner menu and opens at 10 am most days.
There are four entrees that qualify as quick service meals, such as a Carolina Foot-Long Hot Dog topper with pulled pork and slaw and Loaded Nachos.
There is a small outdoor seating area nearby. I would only recommend this place if you are really in a pinch or craving a hot dog.
Well that wraps up my Best Hollywood Studios Quick Service dining post. The park doesn’t have as much to offer in the way of high quality and creative counter service fare as Epcot and Animal Kingdom. At least with the addition of Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land there’s at least something beyond burgers and pizza.
Here are my posts on the best and worst quick service dining at the other Disney World theme parks:
- Best & Worst Epcot Quick Service Dining
- Best & Worst Magic Kingdom Quick Service Dining
- Best & Worst Animal Kingdom Quick Service Dining
If you’ve already tried my top few recommendations at Hollywood Studios, I’d actually suggest Sci-Fi Dine-In for an affordable table service meal (if you can get reservations) and The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge for small plates and drinks. You’ll have a better experience there then at most any Hollywood Studios counter service restaurant.
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