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What is Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is Universal Orlando’s well-executed take on original, themed dining. Don’t let the “chocolate” in the name overwhelm you – while there’s a plethora of cocoa-inspired desserts to choose from, there’s also an expansive menu with options for everybody, including all-day brunch. (Think of The Cheesecake Factory, with a wide range of dishes on top of its namesake dessert specialty.)
Toothsome is composed of three parts. Upon entering, guests can shop through a wide variety of steampunk merchandise, unique Toothsome items, and both freshly made and prepackaged candy. On the opposite side, exquisitely crafted milkshakes and sundaes can be ordered at the bar. And, finally, patrons can proceed into the dining room and select from the full menu of sandwiches, burgers, pasta, formal entrees, desserts, libations, and more (yes, there’s somehow even more – and it’s all incredible).
If you’re lucky, you’ll even have the opportunity to meet Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome, the creator of the restaurant, and Jacques, her robot friend. They both occasionally meet-‘n-greet throughout the restaurant.
Where is Toothsome Chocolate Emporium located?
At Universal CityWalk Orlando.
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium – hours and reservations
Sunday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Reservations are available here.
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium – insider tip
You can order most of the milkshakes from the shake bar area of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, which is located off to the left-hand side of the hostess. There may be a bit of a line, but it’s a quicker way to grab a delicious dessert without waiting for a table!
What’s the story behind Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is the first restaurant at Universal Orlando to have an elaborate backstory with characters that walk around. The narrative centers on the Toothsome family, and you can read it directly from the restaurant below:
Jacques landed the dirigible in front of the small cottage home in London, England. Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome was overjoyed to share her experience and experiments with her family.
She quickly stepped from the cockpit of the airship and dashed up the cobble pathway. She threw open the front door, soaking in her childhood home.
Except… it was empty. All that remained was the old Victrola in the corner of the living room.
Penelope stepped into her mother’s kitchen, recalling the first time she ever tasted chocolate. There was a song in her head. She couldn’t recall the name of it, but it was French and jazzy. There, on the kitchen floor, was a note from her parents.
Dearest Penelope,
We have set out to join you in your adventures. Surely, the world isn’t so big that we can’t find you. We shall look for you wherever chocolate can be found.
Love,
Thomas & Violette Toothsome
Penelope knew immediately what she had to do. She would take everything she knew about chocolate and develop a fully industrialized, state-of-the-art chocolate emporium! Until the day she was reunited with her family, she would share her love and knowledge of chocolate with the world!
With the old Victrola in her arms, Penelope made her way back to the dirigible. Jacques quickly lifted them into the air. They were off to chase their destiny and find the perfect location for the world’s foremost chocolate emporium. There would still be discoveries to be made, but she was determined to make them all.
What are the character interactions like at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?
While the interactions with Penelope and Jacques aren’t the main event of this restaurant (as with many character dining experiences), their presence is a great supplement to the fantastic food found at Toothsome. If you catch them hanging around during your meal, they’ll more than likely stop by your table for a chat about their latest inventions – oh, and chocolate, of course. (Spoiler alert: robot Jacques will melt your heart with his adorable beep-boop robot language.)
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium – theming
As you’ll see in the photo gallery below, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen has a very distinct aesthetic. The towering smokestacks that adorn the building’s exterior create one of the best views you’ll find in CityWalk, and there are plenty of detailed trinkets to captivate you throughout the venue. With tons of copper and black detailing, the steampunk vibes will immerse you from the moment you step foot inside.
What was Toothsome Chocolate Emporium’s opening date?
September 22, 2016
What’s on the menu at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?
Appetizers
Warm Chocolate Almond Bread – $6.95
Fresh chocolate almond bread, salted caramel butter
Truffled Brie Fondue – $15.95
chocolate almond bread crostini, Granny Smith apple, rainbow cauliflower, baby carrots, and dusted with chili cocoa powder
Truffle Fries – $9.95
Shredded parmesan, fresh herbs, white truffle oil
Philly Cheesesteak Rolls – $14.95
Cheesesteaks with peppers and onions in a crispy wrapper, cherry pepper aioli
Avocado Bruschetta – $12.95
Vegan feta, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, chives, toasted crostini
Pork Belly Sliders – $14.95
Caramelized onions, mustard aioli, arugula, chocolate-dipped bacon, pretzel bun
Totchos – $12.95
Fried tator tots, spicy green chili, crispy pork belly, andouille-sausage queso
Baked Brie en Croute – $14.95
With raspberry marmalade, served with fresh fruit, toasted almonds, chocolate almond bread and oven-baked lavash
Kettle Chip Nachos – $15.95
Housemade chips, shredded pork, andouille-sausage queso, sweet peppers
Roasted Brussels Sprouts – $10.95
Charred Brussels sprouts, jalapeno mayo, cotija cheese, ancho chili powder
Cocoa & Hot Honey Wings – $15.95
Cocoa-dusted crispy chicken wings, chili hot honey glaze
Salads and Soups
Waldorf Chicken Salad – $20.95
Grilled chicken breast, grapes, Granny Smith apples, sundried cranberries, celery, candied walnuts, shredded romaine, blue cheese, Dijon vinaigrette, crunchy apple chips
Toothsome Nicoise – $22.95
Citrus-crusted tuna, fingerling potatoes, olives, eggs, asparagus, tomatoes, red onion, citrus vinaigrette
Sedona Barbecue Chicken – $20.95
Chipotle grilled chicken, romaine, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, pepper jack cheese, vine tomatoes, spiced pumpkin seeds, sweet drop peppers, chipotle lime vinaigrette, crispy tortilla strips
Caesar Salad – $15.95
Romaine hearts, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing
with chicken – $19.95
with shrimp – $24.95
Super Foods – $18.95
Spinach, arugula, avocado, quinoa, asparagus, sun-dried roasted tomatoes, red onion, pine nuts, feta cheese, citrus vinaigrette
French Onion Soup
Croutons, Gruyere cheese
Bowl – $10.95
Cup – $7.95
Flatbreads
BBQ Chicken – $15.95
Caramelized onions, mozzarella, Gouda, micro cilantro
Bacon & Brie – $15.95
“Too Chocolate Stout” bacon jam, brie, shaved fennel celery salad, cranberry aioli
Pepperoni – $15.95
San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella
Sandwiches
Red Reuben – $18.95
Boar’s Head corned beef, Alpine Lace Swiss cheese, braised red cabbage, grilled artisan rye, Thousand Island dressing
Monte Cristo – $18.95
ham, turkey, Swiss on a French loaf with strawberry jam, topped with powdered sugar and marinated berries
The Croque Monsieur – $18.95
Country ham, Gruyere cheese, French loaf toasted, grilled, topped with bechamel sauce
The Croque Monsieur – $18.95
Country ham, Gruyère cheese, French loaf toasted, topped with béchamel sauce, grated Parmesan and Fontina cheese mix
Southern Fried Chicken BLT – $18.95
Crispy boneless chicken breast, tomatoes, butter bibb lettuce, bacon, Dijon mustard, toasted brioche
Vegetable Press – $17.95
Roasted vegetables, portobello mushrooms, vegan pepper jack cheese, sundried tomato pesto, arugula, sweet onion vinaigrette, cranberry herb artisan bread
Chicken Cordon Bleu – $18.95
Buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with sliced ham and Swiss cheese over fresh spinach and bechamel on a toasted brioche bun
Tuna Melt Madame – $18.45
Challah bread, tuna, tomato, Gruyere, spinach, red onion, cucumber, sunny-side-up egg
Without egg – $16.95
Hamburgers
Pub It Up – $19.95
Half-pound house-made patty, andouille sausage queso, cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and kettle chips on a pretzel bun
Cheddar Bacon – $19.95
Half-pound house-made patty, bibb lettuce, roasted tomato, signature sauce, sesame seed bun
Tour De France – $19.95
Half-pound house-made patty, bibb lettuce, roasted tomatoes, sunny-side up egg, avocado, crispy onions, French brie, toasted brioche
Maple Bacon Burger – $19.95
Half-pound house-made patty, cheddar and gorgonzola cheese, maple bacon apple compote, toasted brioche bun
May Contain Bacon – $21.95
Half-pound house-made patty, bibb lettuce, smokey thick-cut bacon, grilled pork belly, pineapple chutney, jack cheese, pretzel bun
Pasta
Wild Mushroom Chicken Risotto – $23.95
White truffle oil, parmesan crust
Vegetable Pasta – $20.95
Zucchini and eggplant noodles served with portobello mushroom steak, carrots, sweety drop peppers, heirloom tomatoes, roasted Romesco sauce
Harvest Ravioli – $22.95
butternut squash ravioli, brown butter & balsamic, roasted butternut squash, “Too Chocolate Stout” bacon jam, coca nib hazelnut gremolata
with chicken – $28.95
Chocolate Mole Gnocchi – $23.95
Grilled chicken, sweet peppers, rapini, mole cream sauce
Duck Confit – $34.95
Crispy duck confit, French cassoulet, apple gastrique, apple frisse salad, rustic bread
Fettuccine Alfredo – $20.95
Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh Italian parsley
with chicken – $26.95
with shrimp – $29.95
Entrees
Chicken Bercy – $24.95
Boneless breast, white wine, demi-glace, lemon juice, shallots, butter, fresh herbs, asparagus, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Braised Short Rib – $31.95
Aged cheddar grits, roasted carrots, natural jus, cocoa gremolata
Brisket and Wild Mushroom Meatloaf – $24.95
Roasted corn, crispy fried onions, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, bordelaise sauce
Chicken Bourguignon – $24.95
Boneless breast, red wine, demi-glace, pearl onions, quartered mushrooms, bacon, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, asparagus
Toothsome Signature Beef Filet Mignon – $37.95
6oz. filet, sherry mushroom cream, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, pearl onions, grilled asparagus, shallot jam
10oz New York Strip Steak* – $35.95
Lyonnaise potatoes, grilled asparagus, fried onions, Béarnaise sauce
Teriyaki Salmon* – $29.95
Garlic fried rice, Asian-inspired vegetables
Crepes
Hazelnut and Banana – $15.95
Mascarpone, Nutella, fresh bananas, chopped hazelnuts, powdered sugar, chocolate whipped cream
Berries and Cream – $15.95
Lemon curd, fresh berries, micro mint, powdered sugar, whipped cream
Quiche
Quiche Lorraine – $14.95
Applewood bacon, Gruyere cheese, fresh fruit, and choice of side salad or soup
Broccoli Cheddar – $14.95
English colby cheddar, fresh broccoli, fresh fruit, and choice of side salad or soup
Waffles
Berries and Cream – $12.95
Topped with fresh seasonal berries, whipped topping, powdered sugar, lemon curd, micro mint
Bananas Foster – $13.95
Caramelized bananas, brown sugar, walnuts, rum, butter, whipped topping, powdered sugar
Chocolate Waffle – $12.95
Chocolate shavings, chocolate chunks, raspberry chocolate ganache, whipped topping, micro mint, powdered sugar, crushed Oreos®
Waffle – $11.95
Your favorite… plain and simple
French Toast
Patty Melt – $16.95
Challah, half-pound housemade fresh hamburger patty, sunny-side-up egg, grilled pork belly, cheddar cheese, lyonnaise potatoes
Banana and Hazelnut – $14.95
Challah, banana mascarpone filling, Nutella, brûléed banana, lyonnaise potatoes
Country Fresh – $14.95
Challah brioche stuffed with Gruyere cheese and smoky ham, sunny-side-up egg, bérnaise sauce, lyonnaise potatoes
Jacques’s Specialty Milkshakes
Confetti – $18.00
Vanilla ice cream, confetti cake, vanilla buttercream frosting, rainbow sprinkles, whipped topping
Right Side Up Shake – $18.00
Vegan pineapple upside down cake, brown sugar, caramel, pineapples, oatmilk whipped topping
Red Velvet – $17.00
Vanilla ice cream, Red Velvet cupcake, raspberry sauce, rainbow sprinkles, whipped topping, maraschino cherry
Thrilla in Vanilla – $18.00
Vanilla ice cream, vanilla pastry cream, vanilla wafers, vanilla macaron, maraschino cherry, whipped topping
Marshmallow Crisp – $16.00
Vanilla ice cream, rice crispies, marshmallow fluff, whipped topping, Rice Krispies® treat
Heavenly Hazelnut – $18.00
Nutella® ice cream, hazelnuts, Nutella®, cocoa powder, whipped topping
That’s “Mint” – $18.00
Minty chocolate chip ice cream, Andes mints, mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich
Cookie Jar – $18.00
Vanilla ice cream, Oreo®, oatmeal, and chocolate chip cookies, whipped topping
Brownie – $18.00
Dutch chocolate ice cream, brownie, milk chocolate swirl
Espresso Buzzzz – $17.00
Coffee ice cream, espresso, chocolate espresso beans, whipped topping, maraschino cherry
Strawberry Cheesecake – $17.00
Sour cream ice cream, cheesecake, graham crackers, whipped topping, chocolate dipped strawberry
Key Lime Pie – $16.00
Sour cream ice cream, sweet condensed milk, lime juice, lime sugar, lime garnish
Chocolate X5 – $18.00
Chocolate ice cream, chocolate chunks, strawberries, chocolate sauce, whipped topping, chocolate spirals
Jacques’ Specialty Flight – $50.00
Choose 5 Flavors: Brownie, Cookie Jar, Marshmallow Crisp, That’s Mint, Thrilla in Vanilla, Red Velvet, Expresso Buzzzz, Heavenly Hazelnut, Chocolate x5
Sundaes
May Contain Nuts – $15.00
Peanut butter ice cream, peanut brittle, Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate peanut butter pie, fresh whipped cream, peanut butter sauce, topped with Reese’s Pieces
Apple Pie – $15.00
Apple pie, streusel, apple pie filling, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar pie crumbles
Banana Cream Pie – $15.00
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry ice cream; chocolate-covered banana; slice of banana cream pie; strawberry, chocolate, and caramel sauces; chocolate almond bark; fresh whipped cream; rainbow sprinkles
Strawberry Shortcake – $15.00
Strawberry peanut butter ice cream, cheesecake, white chocolate almond bark, fresh whipped cream, chocolate-covered strawberry
Chocolate Brownie Bark – $14.00
Chocolate ice cream, chocolate brownies, chocolate fresh whipped cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate brownie bark, chocolate sprinkles
Brookies, Cookies, & Cream – $14.00
Brookie, chocolate chip cookie, Oreo cookies, and cream ice cream, fresh whipped cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate shavings
Birthday Cake – $15.00
Confetti cake, white chocolate ice cream, cake cone, rainbow sprinkles, buttercream, strawberry sauce
S’mores – $15.00
Chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, marshmallow cream, graham crackers, jumbo marshmallow s’more
Desserts
Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding – $11.00
Three types of chocolate, chocolate cake, white chocolate ice cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake – $11.00
Warm cake, Nutella ice cream, raspberry sauce
Chocolate Cream Pie – $11.00
Chocolate cream filling, fresh whipped cream, chocolate curls
Potted Chocolate Cream – $10.00
Creamy chocolate pudding served in a copper pan
Chocolate Creme Brulee – $10.00
Creamy chocolate custard, caramelized sugar shell
Classic French Chocolate Mousse – $10.00
Smooth, airy, rich chocolate flavor
Libations
Crafted
Classic Old Fashioned – $18.00
Woodford Reserve whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters
Old Chocolate Fashioned – $16.25
Bird Dog chocolate whiskey, cherry Heering liqueur, sugar, chocolate and orange bitters
Vanilla Chocolate Cocktail – $15.50
360 Vodka Madagascar Vanilla, Trader Vic’s dark chocolate liqueur, Faretti BiscottiFamosi, The Bitter Truth chocolate bitters
Violette’s Dream – $18.00
Alkkemist gin, The Bitter Truth Violet liqueur, lemon and grapefruit juices
Revolutionary Old Fashioned – $17.00
Four Roses bourbon, Chambord, Cointreau orange liqueur, sugar, Peychaud’s bitters, orange bitters
Chocolate Coffee Banana – $16.25
Cruzan banana rum, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, Faretti Biscotti Famosi, soy milk, The Bitter Truth chocolate bitters
Peach Smash – $15.50
Old Forester 86, peach purée, lime juice, aromatic bitters
Cell AZ-85 – $17.00
Templeton Rye whiskey, vermouth, pineapple juice, lemon juice
Curious Cacao – $16.25
Wicked Dolphin coconut rum, cacao white liqueur, Trader Vic’s dark chocolate liqueur
Chocolate Cherry Mule – $15.50
Double Chocolate vodka, brandied cherry, ginger beer, chocolate bitters
Wicked Cherry – $17.00
Mount Gay Black Barrel rum, Heering cherry liqueur, Chambord, chocolate bitters
High Fashioned – $15.50
Old Forester 86, brandied cherry, chocolate bitters
Emporium Lemonade – $17.00
St. Augustine New World gin, simple syrup, Bols blackberry brandy, lemon juice, vanilla bean
Mocha Old Fashioned – $18.00
SelvaRey chocolate rum, sugar, chocolate bitters
Macadamia Chocolate Cherry – $17.00
360 Vodka Double Chocolate, Drambuie, Trader Vic’s macadamia nut liqueur, Luxardo Cherries
Mocktails
Penelope’s Popping Punch – $12.00
Strawberry, grapefruit juice, ginger beer, Pop Rocks
Just Golden – $11.00
Peach purée, lemon-lime soda
Energy Jacque – $12.00
Espresso, hazelnut, soy milk
Flights
Smooth & Easy – $19.50
Oban 14
Rittenhouse Rye
Redbreast 12 Single Pot Still
Big & Bold – $19.50
Blanton’s
Stranahan’s
Glenfiddich 12
Draught Bottles
Bell’s Two Hearted – $10.75
Pale American IPA, 7.0%
Yuengling – $9.75
Amber Lager, 5.0%
Too Chocolate Stout – $11.50
Dark ebony with rich chocolate finish, 5.8%
Blue Moon – $10.75
Belgium-style Witbier, 5.4%
Stella Artois – $11.50
Belgium Pilsner, 5.0%
Bottles
Corona – $10.50
Mexican pale lager, 4.6%
Lagunitas – $10.50
American IPA, 6.2%
Miller Lite – $9.50
American adjunct lager, 4.2%
Sierra Nevada – $10.50
American pale ale, 5.8%
Angry Orchard Cider – $10.50
American cider beer, 5.0%
Coors Light – $9.50
American pale lager, 4.2%
Breckenridge Vanilla Porter – $10.50
American porter, 5.4%
Dogfish 90 Minute – $11.25
American Imperial IPA, 9.0%
Budweiser – $9.50
American pale lager, 5.0%
Michelob Ultra – $9.50
American pale lager, 4.2%
Heineken – $10.50
European pale ale, 5.0%
Sam Adams – $10.50
Boston pale lager, 4.9%
Bud Light – $9.50
American pale lager, 4.2%
High Noon – $12.50
Seltzer, 4.5%
NÜTRL – $12.50
Seltzer, 4.5%
Potent Potables
Bourbon
Four Roses
Woodford Reserve
Elijah Craig
Bulleit 10
Bulleit
Buffalo Trace
Booker’s
Blanton’s
Maker’s Mark
Old Forester
Jim Beam
St. Augustine
Angels Envy
Whiskey
Concannon
Jack Daniel’s
Teeling
Stranahan’s
Gentleman Jack
Redbreast 12
Hudson
Jameson
Crown Royal Black
Crown Royal
Canadian Club
Bird Dog Chocolate
Seagram’s VO
Southern Comfort
Fireball
Skrewball Peanut Butter
Gin
Hendrick’s
Bombay Sapphire
Beefeater
Tanqueray
Alkkemist Gin
St. Augustine Gin
Bols Genever
Scotch
Glenfiddich 12
The Glenlivet 12
The Glenlivet 18
Johnnie Walker Blue
The Macallan 12
The Macallan 15
The Macallan 18
Oban 14
Talisker 10
Johnnie Walker Black
The Benriach
Dewar’s
Vodka
Chopin
Grey Goose
Ketel One
Belvedere
Tito’s
Three Olives
Ketel One Citroen
Absolut
360 Madagascar Vanilla
360 Double Chocolate
360 Red Raspberry
Rum
Mount Gay Black Barrel
Flor de Caña Gold
Bacardi Añejo
Bacardi Light
Wicked Dolphin
Myers’s Dark
Club Caribe Banana
Captain Morgan Spiced
SelvaRey Chocolate
Rye
Rittenhouse
Bulleit
Templeton
Whistle Pig
Moonshine
American Born
Firefly Apple
Cognac
Courvoisier VS
Hennessey VS
Rémy Martin VSOP
Louis XIII de Remy Martin
Tequila
Cabo Wabo Reposado
Casamigos Blanco
Patrón Silver
Cordials
Cointreau
Grand Marnier
Frangelico
Drambuie
Trader Vic’s Chocolate
Trader Vic’s Macadamia Nut
JF Hadens Espresso
Heering Cherry
Amaretto Disaronno
Baileys Irish Cream
Kahlúa
Chambord
Campari
Bitter Truth Violette
Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur
Faretti Chocolate Biscotti Liqueur
Wine
Whites
Branger “Le Fils de Gras Moutons”
Muscadet, France
Bottle 68
Butter
Chardonnay, California
Glass 12
Bottle 45
Gundlach Bundschu
Chardonnay, California
Glass 20
Bottle 75
Mer Soleil
Chardonnay, California
Glass 15
Bottle 56
DAOU Bodygaurd
Chardonnay, California
Bottle 128
A to Z
Riesling, Oregon
Glass 14
Bottle 53
Bollini
Pinot Grigio, Italy
Glass 15
Bottle 56
Patient Cottat “Le Grand Caillou”
Sauvignon Blanc, France
Glass 15
Bottle 56
Notorious Pink
Rosé, France
Glass 12
Bottle 45
Reds
JC Boisset
Bourgogne Rouge, France
Bottle 90
Stags’ Leap
Merlot, California
Bottle 75
Blackboard
Merlot, Washington
Glass 14
Bottle 53
Boomtown
Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Glass 16
Bottle 60
Domaine de Vieux Lazaret
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, France
Bottle 128
Goldschmidt
Cabernet Sauvignon , California
Bottle 146
Sean Minor “Four Bears”
Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Glass 14
Bottle 53
High Note
Malbec, Argentina
Glass 12
Bottle 45
Crocus “L’Atelier”
Cahors, France
Bottle 75
Meiomi
Pinot Noir, California
Glass 17
Bottle 64
Etude
Pinot Noir, California
Bottle 120
Chateau Greysac
Medoc, France
Bottle 90
Pavillon Chavannes “Cuvee Ambassador”
Cote de Brouilly, France
Bottle 90
Sparkling
Vietti
Moscato, Italy
Glass 15
Bottle 56
Cavicchioli 1928
Prosecco, Italy
Glass 14
Bottle 53
G.H. Mumm
Cordon Rouge, France
Bottle 128
Beau Joie
“Sugar King”, France
Bottle 255
Dessert Wine
Ferreira Ruby
Port, Portugal
Glass 11
Bottle 60
Broadbent 10 yr Tawny
Port, Portugal
Glass 16
Bottle 90
Chateau Laribotte
Sauternes, France
Bottle 79
Ferreira White
Port, Portugal
Glass 10
Bottle 56
Jackson-Triggs “Vidal”
Icewine, Canada
Bottle 86
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Food allergies, Celiac, Vegetarian?? This place has you covered!
Initially, we came to Toothsome at City Walk, thinking we would get desserts... But, when we opened the menu, we all decided the entrees looked so great that we would order lighter dinners and then get dessert. Our server, Jenn from PA (also a trainer) was amazing! My friend has celiac, her husband doesn't eat anything with onion (even a hint of onion), and I am vegetarian, so we has a few food restrictions. She was super knowledgeable about the menu, each item's ingredients, and also had Chef Frankie come to the table to ensure all of the details of each item we were interested in was fully understood. She created extra "allergy" tickets to attach to the order in the kitchen so the cooks knew to change their gloves, and use the fryer that was for non meat/gluten free food items, etc. SUPER PROFESSIONAL and CARING in this regard. As a vegetarian for 10 years, I have never had a server/chef team ever review the details of the menu items in such details as to ensure a comfortable and confident dining experience.
As far as the food itself, it was delishe! Keep in mind, I did not eat any of the meat/chicken/fish items, but the table's feedback was excellent for everything. We started out with roasted brussel sprouts (veg and gluten free); pork belly sliders (made with gluten free bun); truffle oil, parmasean fries (made w GF fries, veg).
Entrees included: fettuccini alfredo with chicken, teriyaki salmon with rice and veggies; braised short ribs over grits; waldorf salad (modified with a gluten free dressing and no walnuts); avacado toast (veg); steamed broccoli with grated cheese (veg).
For dessert, the GF options included chocolate or peanut butter ice cream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles, or a couple of plated desserts, including a flourless chocolate cake and flan or creme brulee? My friend had peanut butter ice cream with chocolate sauce and sprinkle and was so happy! The rest of the table shared a giant brownie brittle sundae - giant wedges of thick, ewwy gooey brownie, topped with a couple of scoops of chocolate ice cream, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate sauce, a piece of brownie brittle (more like a thin brownie); and chocolate sprinkles. My only suggestion on the brownie dessert would be regular whipped cream, and maybe mini chocolate chips in lieu of sprinkles. I would also LOVE to see hot fudge, but as explained by Jenn, with the volume of desserts they do, and the temp they need to keep hot fudge at, it isn't possible logistically to do. I do feel like the sundae needed a bit more texture or crunch, but otherwise, outstanding with enough for 5 people to have a few spoons and feel very satisfied (with a bit left over!).
Just wanted to convey our thanks and appreciation to the management and staff at Toothsome for making this dining experience 5-stars!! The mere fact that the staff was so caring about our dietary needs and requests went such a long way!! Although most places do have GF and Veg "options" they can be limited, and the staff are not always well versed in the menu item ingredients and have to "go in the back to ask the chef"... They sometimes even seem annoyed by us asking several questions (defensive, like you are trying to make their job more difficult); Yet the Toothsome staff was the 100% opposite - kudos for showing us what "hospitality" should be. You have set the bar very high for your neighboring restaurants on City Walk! Thank you again!
Fun, inventive food. good choices for all tastes. We recommend getting lots of apps to share. Desserts are amazing and over the top. Prices quite reasonable for a resort. Atmosphere is fun but not overly noisy.
I had the bacon milkshake, shrimp and lump crab mac & cheese and the chocolate mousse...
My eyes were bigger than my stomach!
However, I just couldn't stop eating...Everything was just so good!
There is only one criticism...This restaurant has been popular since it's opening so be prepared to wait. Not sure if there is a time that it's NOT super busy. Might be during the school week????
Otherwise this place is AMAZING! Highly recommend it!
Zero would be my rating but it doesn't allow that as an option. Arrived at Orlando Florida location at 16:13PM, were seated within two minutes, ordered water to start. Asked the server what she recommended on the menu. She made a suggestion and stated "I'm not going to be your server, but I'm going to get your drinks started", came back with the drinks and took our order and said that she was putting them right in. Waiting, waiting, waiting... 16:47PM another server comes over to say that she was taking over. We overheard a hostess tell her that she had a gen party table on the way and she was excited. All the while another server in the same area had seated and taken care of two other tables that had three in the party like ours. It wasn't busy when we sat. We asked for tha.e manager when the server came back over 16:59PM. A female manager came over to the table with the server and stated "the server said that you have been waiting long and I'll go check on your order". When the manager walked away the server quickly approached stating "it's not my fault but your food is coming". A few minutes later a male manager came over to apologize but an hour and some minutes later the damage had already been done.
I had the risotto and a 5x chocolate milkshake. The milkshake was so tasty and rich, definitely to be shared! The risotto was ok to. It had some breadcrumbs or something on top that I wasn't crazy about, but I just moved it away and it was good!
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