Complete Cafe Orleans menu guide for 2026 — every dish, the famous Monte Cristo sandwich, pommes frites, sweet and savory crepes, beignets, and Cajun-Creole specials at Disneyland's New Orleans Square table-service restaurant. Includes must-order picks, reservation tips, and FAQs.
Signature items
The four things most guests ask about before dining at Cafe Orleans.
Deep-fried ham, turkey & Swiss with powdered sugar and berry jam. Disneyland's most iconic sandwich.
Thin crispy Belgian fries with Cajun remoulade, garlic aioli, and spicy ketchup.
New Orleans fried dough dusted with powdered sugar — available in 3-pack or 6-pack.
Sweet lime-mint slush — a New Orleans Square tradition since the park opened.
Ranked by guest popularity and recurring recommendations across Disney dining communities. These are the items that define a Cafe Orleans visit.
One of Cafe Orleans' signature offerings alongside the Monte Cristo, the crepe menu features French-style thin crepes in both savory (chicken, shrimp) and sweet (strawberry, Nutella, lemon curd) varieties. Availability of specific fillings rotates seasonally.
Seasoned chicken, mushrooms, and a light cream sauce in a thin French crepe. One of the most-ordered savory options on the menu.
Gulf shrimp with peppers and a Creole butter sauce. A nod to New Orleans' love of seafood in a delicate crepe wrapper.
Classic dessert crepe with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. The most-ordered sweet crepe.
Warm crepe with Nutella and sliced banana, finished with powdered sugar. A crowd-pleasing combination.
Bright, citrusy housemade lemon curd in a delicate crepe with powdered sugar. Seasonal availability.
Beignets are available at Cafe Orleans and the adjacent Mint Julep Bar — the standalone beignet-and-drinks counter directly connected to the restaurant. Mickey-shaped beignets appear seasonally and are among the most photographed items in New Orleans Square.
New Orleans Square's defining pastry. Fried dough puffs served warm and buried under powdered sugar. Available in 3-packs and 6-packs at Cafe Orleans and the Mint Julep Bar.
Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets — available during select seasons and special events. Quantities limited; check the Disneyland app for current availability.
Warm bread pudding with a whiskey-caramel sauce. A seasonal menu staple and one of the most-requested dessert items when available.
Cafe Orleans rotates seasonal dishes throughout the year, often tied to Disneyland events (Lunar New Year, Oogie Boogie Bash, holiday season). The items below reflect recent seasonal appearances — confirm availability with the Disneyland app.
Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets available during select seasons and special events. Highly popular — quantities limited.
Gulf shrimp over cheddar grits with Creole butter sauce. Rotates on and off the menu seasonally.
Cajun smothered corn side dish — typically available in summer and fall windows.
Warm bread pudding with whiskey-caramel sauce. One of the most-requested dessert specials.
Beignet-style fritters inspired by the Monte Cristo sandwich, with powdered sugar and dipping sauce.
Rotating housemade lemonade flavors — mango, strawberry, and others depending on season.
Cafe Orleans is one of Disneyland's most popular table-service restaurants. Walk-up availability is rare on peak days. Here's how to plan.
Reservations at Cafe Orleans open 60 days in advance and are available through the Disneyland app or the official Disney website. Weekend dinner slots and peak-season dates (summer, holidays, spring break) fill within hours of the booking window opening.
The best strategy: set a calendar reminder for 60 days before your intended visit date and book as soon as the window opens, ideally in the morning. Lunch slots on weekdays tend to have more availability than weekend dinners.
Walk-up seating is occasionally available — ask a cast member at the host stand, particularly during off-peak weekday mornings or early afternoon lunch slots.
Reservation policies are subject to change. Confirm the current booking window on the official Disneyland website.
All Cafe Orleans menu categories with item counts.
Cafe Orleans offers a limited but real set of vegetarian options — sweet crepes, beignets, pommes frites, and the vegetarian Creole plate (when available). Fully vegan options are limited; guests with strict dietary requirements should contact Disney's dining team in advance or speak with a cast member on arrival.
Disney dining teams are generally well-trained on allergy accommodations. Request to speak with a chef if you have a serious allergy — this is standard Disney dining practice across all table-service restaurants.
Cross-contact is possible in a shared kitchen environment. Confirm with the restaurant for specific allergen questions.
Cafe Orleans opened with New Orleans Square in 1966, making it one of Disneyland's oldest and most storied dining venues. The restaurant draws from the Cajun and Creole cooking traditions of Louisiana, with a menu anchored by the Monte Cristo sandwich, pommes frites, and French-style crepes alongside rotating seasonal specials.
The restaurant's outdoor terrace overlooks the Rivers of America and is one of the most atmospheric dining spots in any Disney park worldwide. The adjacent Mint Julep Bar — connected to Cafe Orleans — serves beignets and the non-alcoholic mint julep year-round and is a standalone destination in its own right.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about Cafe Orleans dishes, reservations, beignets, and the Monte Cristo sandwich.
Cafe Orleans is best known for three things: the Monte Cristo sandwich (a ham, turkey, and Swiss sandwich deep-fried in batter and dusted with powdered sugar), pommes frites (thin crispy Belgian-style fries with a trio of dipping sauces), and beignets — the iconic New Orleans fried dough pastries dusted with powdered sugar. The restaurant also offers a seasonal menu of Cajun-Creole dishes and French-style crepes.
Yes. Beignets are available at Cafe Orleans and the adjacent Mint Julep Bar, which is connected to Cafe Orleans and dedicated primarily to beignets and the non-alcoholic mint julep. Beignets come in 3-packs and 6-packs, served warm and covered in powdered sugar. Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets are available seasonally and during select events.
Yes, Cafe Orleans is a full table-service restaurant inside Disneyland's New Orleans Square. Reservations are strongly recommended — they can be made up to 60 days in advance through the Disneyland app or the official Disney website. Walk-up seating is occasionally available but not guaranteed, particularly on peak days.
Cafe Orleans is a Disney table-service restaurant, which puts it in the mid-range of Disneyland dining. As a general guide, table-service entrees at Disneyland typically run $20–$45 per person, with sides, beverages, and desserts additional. Disney pricing changes seasonally and is not publicly itemized in advance — check the official Disneyland website or the Disneyland app for current pricing before your visit.
Yes. Reservations at Cafe Orleans can be made up to 60 days in advance through the Disneyland app or the official Disney website (disneyland.disney.go.com). Cafe Orleans is consistently one of the most popular table-service restaurants at Disneyland — reservations typically fill quickly, especially for weekend evenings and peak seasons. Book as early as possible, especially if visiting during summer, holidays, or special events.
Most guests and Disney dining enthusiasts point to three must-order items: the Monte Cristo sandwich (the restaurant's signature dish and one of Disneyland's most iconic foods), pommes frites (the crispy Belgian-style fries with three dipping sauces — a cult favorite), and beignets from the Mint Julep Bar. For beverages, the non-alcoholic Mint Julep is a New Orleans Square staple worth trying.
Cafe Orleans offers a limited number of vegetarian options, including sweet crepes, the vegetarian Creole plate (availability varies), pommes frites, and beignets. Fully vegan options are more limited — guests with strict dietary needs should review the current menu via the Disneyland app or ask a cast member on arrival about allergen accommodations. Disney's dining team can usually assist with allergy-friendly requests.
Cafe Orleans is located in New Orleans Square, one of Disneyland's original themed lands adjacent to Adventureland. The restaurant sits near the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. Outdoor seating overlooks the Rivers of America. The Mint Julep Bar — which serves beignets and non-alcoholic mint juleps — is directly connected to Cafe Orleans.
The Monte Cristo sandwich at Cafe Orleans has a devoted following and is regularly cited as one of Disneyland's most iconic dishes. It's a deep-fried ham, turkey, and Swiss sandwich served with powdered sugar and berry jam — an unusual combination that most guests find surprisingly delicious. It's a full meal on its own and comes with pommes frites. Whether it justifies the table-service price point is subjective, but it's consistently one of the most-searched and most-recommended items in all of Disneyland dining.
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