*This dining experience took place in March 2016.
Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.
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Florida Fresh has been an Epcot Flower & Garden Festival staple for several years now. Last year, it had two dishes I didn’t try – the Watermelon Salad (I really dislike watermelon) and the shrimp and grits (which contained dairy).
This year, they have two items on their menu that are marked gluten free:
Because I have been introducing some dairy into my diet, I’ve learned that I can tolerate goat cheese with no issues, and so I decided to get the Kale Salad. I was told that you can easily order the salad without the cheese to make it both dairy free and vegan too.
Overall, I really liked this salad. I loved the dried cherries, the crunch of the sliced almonds and the kale. It wasn’t overpowering or overly dressed, which was also nice. It was light and refreshing and even those who might not think they’d like it would probably enjoy it. This is a salad I’d definitely get again.
I’ve heard a few people say that the shrimp and grits are also dairy free this year, which seems unlikely, but I will also be stopping by the booth soon to confirm whether or not it contains dairy.
Read about the gluten free Epcot Flower & Garden Festival options on my main festival page, and you can also check out Gluten Free in Orlando’s festival page too.
Looking for even more fun? Check out my YouTube video walkthroughs of the Festival!
*This dining experience took place in March 2016.
Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.
Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
The Bauernmarkt is a new booth for this year’s Flower & Garden Festival. They have one item on their menu that is marked gluten free:
Trying this dish, I will say that I was not a big fan of it. I love condiments, and I also love curry ketchup. But, I was not feeling this one. Plus, it was put on too heavily — something I never thought I’d say as the condiment queen!
I liked the bratwurst but found the ketchup to be overpowering (and I also adore curry). I also thought the paprika chips were overly seasoned.
I think my biggest complaint was that the dish was overly sauced, overly seasoned and had too many big bold flavors competing with one another.
Props for the super cute Epcot swizzle stick that accompanied the dish but overall, this was not a dish I’d get again. Still, I love that the booth had a gluten free and dairy free option.
Read about the gluten free Epcot Flower & Garden Festival options on my main festival page, and you can also check out Gluten Free in Orlando’s festival page too.
Looking for even more fun? Check out my YouTube video walkthroughs of the Festival!
*This dining experience took place in March 2016.
Please note that the Flower & Garden Festival booths have increased risks of cross contamination.
Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
La Isla Fresca is a new booth this year to the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. They have one item on their menu that is marked gluten free:
I was excited about this dish, as I love spicy food, and I love fish. I also liked that they offered the option of chicken or grouper. I’ve now tried both the chicken and grouper.
I will say that the fish I’ve had here was a bit overcooked but overall really delicious. I loved the mango salsa and even really enjoyed the slaw. I found it to be light and refreshing! A great choice. It also wasn’t overly spicy, so if you think it might be too spicy, you might be surprised to find it a bit mild.
Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
The chicken was also a good option and great for those that do not like fish. It was a bit on the tough side, but I liked that it was boneless chicken, which made it easier to cut and eat. Overall, I prefer the combination of grouper with the accompaniments, but both the chicken and fish are great options.
This is definitely a dish I will get again at the festival!
Read about the gluten free Epcot Flower & Garden Festival options on my main festival page, and you can also check out Gluten Free in Orlando’s festival page too.
Looking for even more fun? Check out my YouTube video walkthroughs of the Festival!
