A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Disney’s Riviera Resort

Imagine, it’s a sunny morning at Walt Disney World. You arrived late the night before and unlike most families, you haven’t got a care in the world. Your first priority is to find a good cup of coffee, return it to the room, and enjoy it on the balcony. You are in full vacation mode. Luckily, you’re staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort where the mood is laid back and the coffee flows abundantly. The resort has a reputation for having excellent coffee options, and you plan to treat yourself to one each morning of your stay.

Whether you like to sip a coffee each morning as a peaceful part of the resort experience or you rely on coffee to function, it’s a vital part of many guests vacation experience. Below, we’ll discuss where to find the best coffee during your stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Coffee Options at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Below we’ve listed the coffee menus where available at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Le Petit Cafe

Le Petit Cafe is one of the most popular places to get coffee not only at Disney’s Riviera Resort but in the entirety of Disney World. Guests often go out of the way to order a cup of coffee here.

• Location: Off the Resort’s Lobby
• Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
• Disney Dining Plan: Le Petit Cafe is not on the official list of eligible restaurants. However, most of the coffee items and pastries are listed as a snack credit in the store. (The snack credit logo has four small purple and white squares with DDP on it, indicating an item is suitable for a snack credit.)

Hours can vary. Check the hours in the My Disney Experience app for exact hours during your stay. Here’s an idea of the types of coffee and specialty options you can order.

French Roast (Regular or Decaf–Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee)

Specialty Coffee

• Double Espresso (Available Hot or Iced)
• Caffè Macchiato (Available Hot or Iced)
• Espresso Viennese (Available Hot or Iced)
• Caffé Latte (Available Hot or Iced)
• Cappuccino (Available Hot or Iced)
• Caramel Macchiato (Available Hot or Iced)
• Café White Mocha (Available Hot or Iced)
• Café Mocha (Available Hot or Iced)

Specialty Iced Coffee & Teas

• Cold Brew Coffee (Riviera Resort Blend)
• Almond Cold Brew (with House-made Honey-Almond Whipped Cream)
• Cinnamon Cold Brew (with House-made Honey-Almond Whipped Cream)
• Shakerato (Double Espresso shaken with Demerara Sugar)
• Café Glacé (Frozen Cold Brew Coffee blended with Milk and Mocha)
• Lavender Iced Tea Lemonade

Hot Tea

• Twinings Hot Tea
• Chai Tea Latte
• Chai Tea, Demerara Sugar, and Milk

Please note that menu items and prices are subject to change. You can check the most current pricing here on Disney’s website or via the My Disney Experience app.

Primo Piatto

Unfortunately, Primo Piatto, the resort’s stellar quick service restaurant doesn’t offer as many coffee selections as Le Petit Cafe. However, you’ll still have a few options.

• Location: Ground Floor, Near Pool Area
• Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.*
• Disney Dining Plan: Yes

*Hours can vary. Check the hours in the My Disney Experience app for exact hours during your stay.

• Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee (Regular or Decaf)
• Twinings Hot Tea

Specialty Coffees

• Caffè Latte (Hand-crafted, Fresh-pulled shot of Joffrey’s Coffee with 100% Specialty Grade Arabica Beans fused with Steamed Milk)
• Caffè Mocha (Hand-crafted, Fresh-pulled shot of Joffrey’s Coffee with 100% Specialty Grade Arabica Beans blended with Rich Mocha and Steamed Milk)
• Cappuccino (Hand-crafted, fresh-pulled shot of Joffrey’s Coffee 100% Specialty Grade Arabica Beans blended with the Velvety Micro-foam Steamed Milk)
• Espresso Macchiato (A masterful mix of Joffrey’s Coffee 100% Specialty Grade Arabica Beans from Central America, South America and Africa are fired to a full city roast to produce the bittersweet flavor and pleasant aftertaste you want and thick crema your cup should never be without.)
• Doppio Espresso

Please note that menu items and prices are subject to change. You can check the most current pricing here on Disney’s website or via the My Disney Experience app.

Topolino’s Terrace

If you’re staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort, you might enjoy the restaurant’s character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace. If so, may I recommend ordering a press pot of the resort’s blend. It’s a delightful treat for coffee lovers. Here are the other coffees available at breakfast. (Note this restaurant typically requires reservations.)

• Press Pot Riviera Resort Blend (Featuring Artisanal Roasted Joffrey’s Coffee. A blend of 100% Arabica Beans from Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, and Kenya. Dark roasted to perfection which delivers a sweet and smoky profile with a rich aroma.)
• Double Espresso
• Macchiato (Espresso, Dollop of Frothed Milk)
• Caffè Latte (Espresso, Steamed Milk)
• Café Mocha (Espresso, Steamed Milk, Chocolate Syrup)
• Cappuccino (Espresso, Steamed, Frothed Milk)

The same coffee drinks are also available at dinner service. Dinner at Topolino’s Terrace is considered signature dining. Characters are only available at breakfast. Please note that menu items and prices are subject to change. You can check the most current pricing here on Disney’s website or via the My Disney Experience app.

Lastly, Bar Riva does not list coffee on their menu. However, they do share a kitchen with Primo Piatto, so they should be able to accommodate your order. Or, since it’s a walk-up lounge, you could pick up a coffee next door at the quick service and bring it with you. Coffee or not, Bar Riva is a wonderful place to enjoy lunch, dinner, or a beverage.

Final Thoughts

We hope you enjoyed this coffee lover’s guide for Disney’s Riviera Resort. For more on the resort, you might enjoy the following:

• The Tangled Mural at Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Our Pocked Guide for Getting To and From Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Our Average Travel Times for the Buses at Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Where to Refill Rapid Fill Mugs at Disney’s Riviera (with Prices)

Or you might enjoy our entire resort guide.

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