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REVIEW: Discover a Disney World Restaurant Hidden in a Hotel Gift Shop

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Quick service dining at Disney World hotels isn’t often celebrated. Many guests tend to bypass the food courts in value and moderate resorts, while even the deluxe resort's grab-and-go options can be lackluster. However, there are hidden gems to be found. During a recent visit to Beach Club Marketplace at Disney's Beach Club Resort, I explored their offerings to see if they were worth the hype.

Beach Club Marketplace combines dining with shopping by situating its quick service inside a gift shop. The atmosphere feels more like a grab-and-go area, with a counter where you order your meals and refrigerated displays packed with prepackaged snacks, sandwiches, and desserts. Seating is limited, with some picnic-style tables outside and the more comfortable Beach Club Solarium nearby.

The menu offers classic quick-service options like a chili cheese hot dog, pepperoni flatbread, and various sandwiches and salads. For those eating plant-based or lighter meals, options like the Chicken Caesar Salad, chili, and clam chowder are available. Kids can enjoy choices ranging from sandwiches and Kid’s Packs to hot dogs and mac and cheese, while the bakery tempts with cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and even birthday cakes. Dessert favorites like the Cookies 'n Cream Trifle add enticing sweet treats to the lineup.

I tried the Caprese Sandwich with its delightful sun-dried tomato pesto, mozzarella, and flavorful focaccia bread. The kids’ mac and cheese was a classic but fun addition with Goldfish crackers on top. For dessert, the Cookies ‘n Cream Trifle was a creamy and delicious way to end the meal.

Beach Club Marketplace is a must-visit if you're nearby and want a quick bite or a tasty Caprese Sandwich. However, seek elsewhere if you desire a more substantial meal or unique menu offerings. Overall, this spot impressed us, and I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

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