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There are a few less elaborate, less costly dining choices in CityWalk for those looking for morning coffee, a quick bite, or a budget-saving alternative to a full-course, full-price blowout meal.
Pastamore Marketplace
Cafe
What:
Italian snacks, sweets, and wine
Where: Between the Cineplex and the Plaza
Price Range: $
This annex to the Pastamoré restaurant opens bright and early (at 8:00 a.m.) to serve strong coffee and strength-building pastries to the crowds arriving for a busy day at the theme parks. They also have “breakfast pizzas” that are worth a try. At lunch, the emphasis turns to Italian-style panini, pizza, pasta, and antipasto salads. Finally, late in the day, you can stop by again for dessert or a glass of wine. Indoor seating is limited and the few outdoor tables let you survey the passing scene.
Cinnabon
What: Cinnamon buns and ice cream
Where: Between the Cineplex and the Plaza
Price Range: $
Across the street from the Pastamoré Marketplace Cafe is this branch of the nationwide chain famous for its oversized, gooey and delicious cinnamon buns at moderate prices. Ice cream and a small selection of desserts are also available. Seating is very limited and all outdoors. This place opens early to snag the breakfast crowd.
TCBY
What: Frozen yogurt
Where: Between the Cineplex and the Plaza
Price Range: $
This outpost of the popular frozen yogurt chain, serves up the usual variety of cold and creamy treats.
Starbucks
What: Coffee, latte, and light snacks
Where: On the Promenade near the escalator
Price Range: $
The best thing about this airy coffee shop is the view over the plaza and the crowds below. Otherwise, it’s pretty much like every other Starbucks you’ve ever been in, which I guess is the point. If you like the jolt of Starbucks, note that this one opens at 8:30 a.m. and stays open late. No wireless Internet access, though.
Big Kahuna Pizza
What: Walk-up pizza window
Where: On the Promenade across from Starbucks
Price Range: $ - $$
Nicely framed by gaudy pizza-themed surfboards, this simple stand serves up cheese or pepperoni pizzas, whole ($14 to $16) or by the slice ($3 and $4). Chicken wings are $6. Wash it down with draft beer ($4 to $5) or a soft drink..
Nathan's Famous
What: Walk-up window
Where: On the Promenade near the groove
Price Range: $
If you’ve never tasted the hot dog that made Coney Island famous, you can remedy that hole in your culinary education here. Dogs with a variety of toppings are offered for about $7. Beer is about $5. Skip the cheeseburger.
Latin Express
What: Walk-up snacks
Where: On the Promenade near the Latin Quarter
Price Range: $
Most of the nightclubs along the Promenade have walk-up windows dispensing specialty alcoholic drinks, but the Latin Quarter also serves up some tasty and inexpensive munchies for about $5 to $7. Choices include Cuban sandwiches, empañadas, and ropa vieja. Latin Express has irregular hours, but is generally open Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
Galaxy
What: Walk-up bar
Where: Near the Latin Quarter
Price Range: $
No fast food, just fast booze. This walk-up full-service bar has a small seating area in the plaza framed by the groove, the Latin Quarter, and Emeril’s. A nice place to sit and survey the passing scene.
Lone Palm Airport
What: Walk-up bar with snacks
Where: Opposite Margaritaville
Price Range: $ - $$
Just outside Margaritaville stands a palapa-shaded bar that uses Jimmy Buffett’s Hemisphere Dancer plane as the perfect backdrop. Makeshift tables are scattered about, surfboards lean against palm trees, and a sandy area is filled with kids’ digging toys. It all evokes the kind of beachside dives Jimmy sings about so eloquently. Sit at the bar and watch Buffett music videos while munching on snack food and sipping (what else?) margaritas.
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