Storytellers Cafe

Storytellers Cafe is pure Disney magic! From the moment we walked in, the cozy, Craftsman-style decor made us feel right at home. We went for the character breakfast, and it was absolutely worth it! The food was delicious--Mickey waffles, fresh fruit, and the strawberry French toast were my favorites. The buffet had plenty of options, and everything was fresh and well-stocked.But the best part? The character interactions! Mickey, Minnie, Chip, Dale, and Pluto made their rounds multiple times, taking their time with each table. The way they engage with guests (especially kids) makes the experience so special. It never felt rushed, and the staff was so friendly and attentive.Yes, it's on the pricier side, but for the quality of food, the atmosphere, and the magical Disney touch, I'd say it's totally worth it. If you're looking for a fun and memorable dining experience, Storytellers Cafe is a must!

Storytellers Cafe is located in the Grand Cali hotel at Disney. I have been here a few times over the years and honestly it's been stale. The customer service is always awesome and everyone is friendly, The fact that Mickey and friends frequent the restaurant is awesome I loved taking pictures!What I have an issue with is the food, it feels like there's nothing new in the past decade! Can we get some fresh chefs in there? It's as if they have the same chef which is great but if they're just there for their job after so many years, have they lost their spark? Like Goofy's kitchen is a bit more Disney fun. I don't know maybe it's just me. Would love to have new options and maybe teach the chefs to liven up the dishes more. I think I just watch too many Ramsay shows

The food was 5/5 stars! This rating is for the workers. 1/18/2025. Hosts and our waitress were amazing. So nice, friendly and attentive the entire time. Food was amazing as always. Unfortunately the workers in the food area were extremely rude yesterday. Edgar was the name of one of the men in the back replacing the food trays and there was an other man, he was carving the meats while we were there 11:30am-12:40pm. They were replacing the French toast, there was a king of people waiting specially for the French toast. Edgar had the tray in his hands. My mom, me, and about 5 other costumers were trying to get their attention and both men looked our way, gave dirty looks, and continued their conversation. The man carving the meats ignored both my mom and I when we were face to face with him. Edgar set the tray of French toast down after 5+ minutes. It may not seem like much, but for the price and experience we pay and expect, being ignored and workers being rude on purpose took away from the experience. This won't be something that keeps us from returning but something I felt needed attention called to.

I am a big Disney fan and we come here every year to have brunch as a family. Yes, a little expensive especially since we went this year during the holiday pajama party. Over sixty per person is a little steep - a 3 star for the price. Experience - 5 star coz I love the characters and how we can take photos with them. The food is pretty standard. For brunch, they have the standard - bacon, eggs, sausage, biscuit and gravy, lox and bagels, lots of fruit, chilaquiles, pot roast, chicken, and let's not forget the mickey shaped waffles. We got there at 9:40am and stayed until almost 11. When you stay that late, the lunch items start coming out - popcorn shrimp, fries, and chicken tenders. Because we ate there, we were able to get our valet validated with free 3-hr parking. We walked around the hotel and took more photos since the tree was still up.

What an amazing place to go! I have been here many times, but the ambience never ceases to amaze me and fill me with awe. The servers top-notch, and the characters make you feel like you are another part of the family. The food was amazing, and desserts were the best part of it all. They would cook you to your liking, and just about everything is magical. My nieces, my wife, and I had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this place. Make sure you're able to afford it before you come as it's not cheap.

We had a blast celebrating our nephew's first birthday at this place! Breakfast was a delightful. The cafe staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and the Disney characters were simply amazing. Not only did they entertain the little ones, but they also made sure to interact with the adults, adding an extra layer of fun to the whole encounter. They stayed in character & were so full of joy & playfulness. The food was good, can't go wrong with the classics: scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausages, but they also had other options. If you visit, be sure to try the pork belly slices - just make sure to get the soft and juicy ones, as some parts can be a bit dry and tough. Overall, it was an experience that we recommend trying out.

I made reservations for Storytellers Cafe 60 days in advance because I saw that they were doing a Fall themed menu and decor.We arrived 10 minutes before our reservation time and were seating about 5 minutes after. Our server was very friendly and attentive - she brought us coffee and water and made sure to check on us frequently. As for the food, I do not think they offer nearly enough food options for the price. They had breakfast items and we left full, but I feel like they only offer the bare minimum - I have been to less expensive buffets that had a lot more options to choose from. Also, they have characters that walk around, but apparently not all the characters visit both sides of the restaurant? We were there for about an hour and only Chip, Dale and Pluto came over. We saw Minnie and Mickey, but they never once came over to our side to say hello. That was a bit of a letdown especially for my 8 year old daughter who was very much looking forward to seeing some characters.Overall, I don't think we would come back here given the price. I think the other character breakfast places like Goofy's is much better!

Great breakfast experience! Arriving at the resort we were able to park valet, 3 hours complimentary. We had 9am reservations for the Holiday Pajama Party, we arrived a little early but after check in we were able to visit the gift shop. Once our table was ready we received a text to return to the front counter. Walking in we were able to see all the characters, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Chip & Dale. As soon as we were seated we ordered our freshly squeezed OJ and coffee. The buffet had a great selection of brunch items to include tri-tip, bagels and lox, Mickey shaped waffles and many other breakfast options. Our kids had the opportunity to meet all the characters as they visited with every table and parade around the entire restaurant. The service was exceptional. This was such a magical experience!

Haven't been back here in 5 years and now I've been twice in three months! Yes it's expensive but it's Disney. Food choices are the same basically, but it decent to good. My husband enjoyed the good better at our 8am reservation than 11am - perhaps the food is fresher. The themed characters is what brought me back and Disney needs to keep with this seasonal costume changes for the characters. It seems not everyone stays for all the characters or don't have the time, it does take around 90mins for all the characters to get round to you, so don't rush this meal. I hope for spring they come out with new outfits for the characters. I had always had a reservation for the restaurant and never tried walk up. Reservations can be difficult to get as well.

These character meals at Disney are expensive! Nothing is worse than paying a ton of $ for also crappy food. However, we did storytellers for breakfast and this was one of our favorite better quality meals. We also did goofys kitchen which was fun but the food was not near the quality of here. This place has a great brunch with a made to order omelette station, bacon, quiche, any kind of fruit you can imagine, Belgian waffles, Mickey shaped waffles, croissants muffins etc. You also get any kind of juice milk or tea included in your buffet price with free refills. Mickey Minnie chip and dale all come through the place with a staged dance then randomly spread throughout mingling among tables. We saw every character and were there for a little over an hour except for Minnie! Our waitress pao was very kind attentive and friendly she took photos of us and any need we had was addressed within seconds. I loved this place and would come again hands down!