Contemporary Grounds (The Coffee Shop at Disney's Contemporary)

Coffee, anyone? If you’re staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you might find yourself in need of a specialty coffee drink. Most coffee drinkers would probably agree the beverage is a necessity. Luckily, Disney’s Contemporary Resort has a specialty coffee shop, Contemporary Grounds. It’s located on the resort’s first floor toward the front corner of the lobby.

Below, we’ll go over a few need-to-know details for Contemporary Grounds and preview their menu. If you’re looking for a coffee that goes beyond the individual cup maker in the room or the canister at the resort’s quick service–Contemporary Grounds is your new friend. They also have a few fruit smoothies and pastries if you want something more substantial with that cold brew.

Contemporary Grounds is inside the resort’s main entrance. It sits on the far right corner of the lobby. The coffee shop is typically open between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. But my best advice is to check their hours of operation when you arrive. I’ve stopped by on multiple occasions and have found that they are sometimes open later and other times close early.

Menu with Prices on Disney.com

a cup of coffee from Contemporary Grounds

Contemporary Grounds has a small sitting area with tables and chairs if you prefer to sit inside. It’s similar to Carousel Coffee at the Boardwalk, which was criticized for being dull when it opened. Thankfully, simplicity works for the Contemporary Resort and its modern design.

the area of the lobby with the coffee shop at Disney's Contemporary

It’s a nice place to pick up a specialty coffee, pastry, or possibly, breakfast.

They have a variety of cold brews, including Nitro and Shakin’ Jamaican cold brew.

All of the coffee is Joffrey’s brand, which is the choice of coffee at all the Walt Disney World Resorts. If you’re looking for Starbucks, you’ll have to venture into one of the four theme parks or Disney Springs.

Menu items and prices are subject to change.

In addition to the typical coffee drinks, Latte Art is available. You can add Mickey or Minnie Mouse to your order. Those other coffee drinks include coffee, espresso, cappuccino, cafe latte, cafe mocha, and vanilla latte. Several types of tea, smoothies, and spirited beverages are also available.

shows that you can get Latte art at Contemporary Grounds

Here is a photo that shows the types of real fruit smoothies.

Smoothie Flavors at Contemporary Grounds — Menu items are subject to change.

Additionally, the pastry case had items like butter croissants, pink donuts, white donuts, chocolate donuts, cinnamon rolls, chocolate croissants, apple fritters, croissant donuts, twist donuts, and guava cheese danishes.

Overall, Contempo Grounds is an excellent stop for coffee and breakfast if you enjoy a breakfast of champions-type meal. Everything in the pastry case looked tasty and heavy-laden with carbs.

Some days you win, and some days–you have the croissant donut for breakfast. For more information on the resort, try our Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Contemporary. Or you might like the following: