is it worth going to the pepper market for CS if we aren't staying there? - The DIS Discussion Forums

kha100399 · 04-25-2009, 11:41 AM

the menu looks great, and we have never done CS, we did deluxe on our first trip, and this is our second trip. So would you go to the pepper market, if you weren't staying at the coronado?

thanks

keywestbride · 04-25-2009, 11:53 AM

I wouldn't eat there if we were staying there! Sorry PM fans, but we didn't care for it at all.

maggiew · 04-25-2009, 12:38 PM

I enjoy PM and if you are interested in trying it, go for it! Then you can look around the resort. I think its very pretty there.

I think its definitely worth it on the dining plan as a CS.

Maggie

ElizabethB · 04-25-2009, 12:57 PM

No. We avoided it even when we stayed at CSR -- very disappointing for both food and service.

tortoni · 04-25-2009, 12:59 PM

Worst food on property, in my opinion. Made a special trip there in December and ordered dinner. Inedible.

KandD · 04-25-2009, 01:17 PM

We stayed at CS last January and only ate at PM once. We weren't thrilled with it and it is expensive for counter service...if you are on the DP I guess it would be more worth it.

tinka-belle · 04-25-2009, 01:22 PM

Go for it! Make it an excuse to check out the resort.

We like the PM and Maya Grill, and have gone there even when we don't stay at CSR, though it's become our moderate resort of choice now.

It's only counter service after all, and not everyone's cup of tea. Your food may be ready earlier or later than others in your party if they've gone to different sections. Most people don't like the 10% service charge, and the prices are higher that other mod. CS since Disney doesn't run the food locations at CSR. This can make it an expensive OOP meal. Neither of these is an issue if you are on a DDP. The up side is that most dishes are made fresh in front of you, or at least assembled in front of you for the pre-made items, so you can alter to your taste.

We don't expect a restaurant quality meal from a counter service location, but find the food is pretty good. Sure the steaks are small and sometimes fatty, but we ask at the grill first before we order and if it's fatty today we order something else. I have yet to try the new menu, but I'm sure I'll find a few things I like. Compared to other CS locations, they have a much more extensive selection.

soccerchick · 04-25-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by elizabethb

no. We avoided it even when we stayed at csr -- very disappointing for both food and service.

ita!

PoohsFan1 · 04-25-2009, 08:40 PM

We went to PM on our arrival day in March for the first time, and since we couldn't get into our room anyways, we decided to go resort hopping. DH and I both had the quesadillas which we thought were very good while our DDs had the usual kids meals. We were overall impressed with the whole atmosphere. I would definately return.

patsal · 04-26-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by keywestbride

I wouldn't eat there if we were staying there! Sorry PM fans, but we didn't care for it at all.

I'm with you! I've never had a tasty meal there and I've given it more than one shot! Just because it has high prices doesn't make it a good deal if the food is gross.

W21981Brick · 04-27-2009, 05:14 AM

Hi - slightly confused here...We have the QS Plan for our upcoming trip and wanted to come for lunch at PM and check out the CSR for the first time. Is the 10% included in the QS plan or am I going to pay OOP? Thanks for any answer I can get.

MickeyNicki · 04-25-2009, 03:48 PM

We did! We were on our way to check in at the AKL and DH really wanted to eat at the Pepper Market..the food was good but man it was not cheap! 2 dinners, 2 drinks and 2 desserts was over $50

got2luvtink · 04-25-2009, 04:13 PM

We were on DDP last year and thought this would be a great place to eat for a CS. We were pretty dissapointed in the food and service from the people taking orders. Would have rather eaten at the CS at our hotel.

ROEDISNEY · 04-25-2009, 04:25 PM

On one hand I don't like the way the pepper mart operates. But there burgers are good and my son loved there Quesadillas. And yes they are more $$$ there in my opinion.

shellybaxter · 04-25-2009, 04:29 PM

We made a big effort to try the Pepper Market. Two different trips we tried to go for lunch and the conventions being held at the hotel had just let out for lunch - the lines were atrocious - we didn't stay. They say three times is a charm - on our third trip we were able to be seated without a huge wait. We thought the food was just okay - and it was expensive - even for Disney. We won't be back and are sorry we wasted so much time trying to give it a try

04-25-2009, 11:41 AM	#1
kha100399 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 149	is it worth going to the pepper market for CS if we aren't staying there? the menu looks great, and we have never done CS, we did deluxe on our first trip, and this is our second trip. So would you go to the pepper market, if you weren't staying at the coronado? thanks

04-25-2009, 12:38 PM	#3
maggiew If she hates to be wet, then how does the survive bathing? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,672	I enjoy PM and if you are interested in trying it, go for it! Then you can look around the resort. I think its very pretty there. I think its definitely worth it on the dining plan as a CS. Maggie __________________ Aulani July 2012 * Royal Pacific July 2011 * Pop Century Aug 2010 * Disneyland Oct 2009 * Beach Club July 2009 * AsMo Dec 2007 Mousefest! * Old Key West July 2006 * Pop Century Dec. 2005 Mousefest! * Sheraton Safari July 2005 * Pop Century/Portofino Bay Hotel August 2004 * Coronado Springs Nov 2003 * Dolphin June 2003 * POR Nov/Dec 2002 * AsMu 1999 * AsSp 1997

04-25-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
tortoni DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wilton, Connecticut Posts: 1,137	Worst food on property, in my opinion. Made a special trip there in December and ordered dinner. Inedible. __________________ Hoping to plan our next trip soon!

04-25-2009, 01:17 PM	#6
KandD BUT YOU NEVER SAID THEY HAD TO BE WEARING SHOES!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New England Posts: 908	We stayed at CS last January and only ate at PM once. We weren't thrilled with it and it is expensive for counter service...if you are on the DP I guess it would be more worth it. __________________ Next Disney trip: 8/31/12-09/08/12 Port Orleans French Quarter

04-25-2009, 08:40 PM	#9
PoohsFan1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois...Way too far away from the Mouse Posts: 12,908	We went to PM on our arrival day in March for the first time, and since we couldn't get into our room anyways, we decided to go resort hopping. DH and I both had the quesadillas which we thought were very good while our DDs had the usual kids meals. We were overall impressed with the whole atmosphere. I would definately return. __________________ Me , DH , DD (12) , DD (9) and

04-25-2009, 11:53 AM	#2
keywestbride Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 337	I wouldn't eat there if we were staying there! Sorry PM fans, but we didn't care for it at all.

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04-25-2009, 12:57 PM	#4
ElizabethB I have a raw meat fetish. Who knew!!?? Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,031	No. We avoided it even when we stayed at CSR -- very disappointing for both food and service.

04-25-2009, 01:22 PM	#7
tinka-belle DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wishing on a Star in North Reading MA Posts: 2,002	Go for it! Make it an excuse to check out the resort. We like the PM and Maya Grill, and have gone there even when we don't stay at CSR, though it's become our moderate resort of choice now. It's only counter service after all, and not everyone's cup of tea. Your food may be ready earlier or later than others in your party if they've gone to different sections. Most people don't like the 10% service charge, and the prices are higher that other mod. CS since Disney doesn't run the food locations at CSR. This can make it an expensive OOP meal. Neither of these is an issue if you are on a DDP. The up side is that most dishes are made fresh in front of you, or at least assembled in front of you for the pre-made items, so you can alter to your taste. We don't expect a restaurant quality meal from a counter service location, but find the food is pretty good. Sure the steaks are small and sometimes fatty, but we ask at the grill first before we order and if it's fatty today we order something else. I have yet to try the new menu, but I'm sure I'll find a few things I like. Compared to other CS locations, they have a much more extensive selection.

04-27-2009, 05:14 AM	#11
W21981Brick Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wayne County, NY Posts: 123	Hi - slightly confused here...We have the QS Plan for our upcoming trip and wanted to come for lunch at PM and check out the CSR for the first time. Is the 10% included in the QS plan or am I going to pay OOP? Thanks for any answer I can get.

04-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#12
MickeyNicki It is pretty darn sad when a valet picks you out as a big Boma eater Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 21,452	We did! We were on our way to check in at the AKL and DH really wanted to eat at the Pepper Market..the food was good but man it was not cheap! 2 dinners, 2 drinks and 2 desserts was over $50 __________________ December 2012 trip with KatMark and Family! October 2012 The big 40th Birthday Trip! October 2011 Live Dining Reviews, F&W, Birthday, Early Anniversary & Halloween! May 2011 Todd's Birthday Trip February 2011 A Valentine's Gift Weekend! November 2010 Live Dining Reviews, F&W, Anniversary and Xmas all rolled into one! November 2009 Dining Reviews October 2009 Live Dining Reviews F&W time! August 2009 Live Dining Reviews June 2009 Live Dining Reviews March 2009 Live Dining Reviews January 2009 Live Dining Reviews..with KIDS! October 2008 Live Dining Reviews August 2008 Live Dining Reviews June 2008 Dining Reviews! March/April 2008 Live Reviews

04-25-2009, 04:13 PM	#13
got2luvtink DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 590	We were on DDP last year and thought this would be a great place to eat for a CS. We were pretty dissapointed in the food and service from the people taking orders. Would have rather eaten at the CS at our hotel. __________________ Faith, Trust, and a Little FD Pixie Dust!!!

04-25-2009, 04:25 PM	#14
ROEDISNEY DIS Veteran My name is Disney Join Date: May 2004 Location: SO.JERSEY/SO.PHILLY Posts: 6,220	On one hand I don't like the way the pepper mart operates. But there burgers are good and my son loved there Quesadillas. And yes they are more $$$ there in my opinion. __________________

04-25-2009, 04:29 PM	#15
shellybaxter Dis Veteran Disney Restaurants for one hundred Alex Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Susanville, California Posts: 5,493	We made a big effort to try the Pepper Market. Two different trips we tried to go for lunch and the conventions being held at the hotel had just let out for lunch - the lines were atrocious - we didn't stay. They say three times is a charm - on our third trip we were able to be seated without a huge wait. We thought the food was just okay - and it was expensive - even for Disney. We won't be back and are sorry we wasted so much time trying to give it a try

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