Is there anything quite like a warm pastry? I sometimes get a craving and sprint to my favorite bake shop. My favorite is the Vegan Beet It muffin, with huge dark chocolate chunks
amazing even as a dessert! This particular morning of our trip though, we would be having bakery items to begin our day.
Before our trip, I had planned our Epcot day to include only a light breakfast. Looking back, it probably wasnt the best planning decision, knowing in advance of our late dinner and cocktails the evening before. With my adoration of breakfast even on a normal day, this should have tipped me off that I might need something a bit more substantial! But, we were able to only use a snack credit for this, so I count it as a breakfast well spent (it enabled us to eat at a Signature dinner later in the week)!
Epcot had extra magic hours that morning, so I wanted to get over quickly and ride all the good stuff before there were 2 hour long waits for everything. Can you believe Ive been to Disney World at least 8 times and have never ridden Test Track or Soarin? Well this day was going to be my first experience!
On the way there, we stopped at Boardwalk Bakery, were surprised by its quietness (usually there is a line out the door and along the boardwalk), and immediately placed our orders so we could eat as we walked.
Now for a little back story. As Ive mentioned a few times now, I had been in contact with Disney Special Diets quite frequently. They mentioned that if there was anything specific I wanted, to just ask. SO
I took them up on it! Even though there were no Vegan items on Boardwalk Bakery's normal menu, they surprised me by giving me the email to the pastry chef! Chef Stefan is the pastry chef for both Boardwalk Bakery and Beach Club Marketplace, so emailed him asking what he might be able to whip up. He quickly replied and let me know he could do:
Bran Muffins
Apple Muffins
Blueberry Muffins
Bread
Sorbet (if I wanted dessert at any point during my stay)
Nope, couldn't have anything in the display case, so I chose the Blueberry Muffins, and let him know the date I would be picking them up during my stay. Simple as that!
Jeremy also picked out a Blueberry Muffin (they both looked exactly the same), and we headed out.
As we were walking, we both dug right in. Mine was
raw. Thats the best way to describe it. It was very doughy in the center, like they hadnt baked it nearly long enough, even though the outside was golden as it should be. It even tasted like bread dough
mixed in with a few blueberries. I was so disappointed!
Jeremy said his was very good, though. He tried a little bit of mine and confirmed that yes, it was a bit on the undercooked side. He also mentioned there was a HUGE difference in his Blueberry muffin and mine. Looks can be quite deceiving!
I quickly threw it out and we continued on into the park. We entered through the back entrance located in the World Showcase and walked through the UK and Canada on our way to Future World. I noticed the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and knew that before lunch that day, I would be needing some French Fries!!
Before the rides and greasy snacks, we had to stop for a PhotoPass picture!
I started reading because I saw we had a lot of similar ADR's...who knew I would get such detailed reviews! I especially loved the tid-bit about drinking around the world...we're doing that the first night we arrive! And FINALLY a review for Tokyo Dining!
I've looked everywhere on these boards and haven't been able to find a review of their sushi anywhere! We have that booked for our first night as well, so hopefully we wont be disappointed!
what else looked good at the bakery? we are thinking about making a trip to the Boardwalk just to get some bakery treats but aren't sure its worth a trip just for that!
