Morning to Night: Every Coffee Option at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

If you’re planning a stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort or Gran Destino Tower and have some concerns about coffee options at the resort, fret no more. This resort has an abundance of locations that offer not only regular coffee but also plenty of specialty options. However, the best thing is that you can find a cup of coffee from morning to night. You won’t have to subject yourself to the in-room coffee when you need a cup at 5:00 p.m. While we rarely drink coffee that late, it’s often a necessity on the evenings we return to the parks for late night fun and fireworks. Trust me.

Where to Find Coffee at Disney’s Coronado Springs

We’ve listed each coffee stop at the resort below.

In-Room Coffee

Every hotel room at Disney offers an individual cup coffee maker with accompaniments at the bare minimum. Here is a photo of the coffee maker in a standard room. Regular and decaf Joffrey’s coffee, creamer, and sweeteners are provided.

Barcelona Lounge

Barcelona Lounge is the resort’s dedicated coffee shop until about lunchtime. This location has an excellent selection. They also offer Spanish-style coffee drinks. You can expect a line first thing in the morning.

• Location: Lower Level Lobby of Gran Destino Tower
• Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Closes and Reopens) 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.*
• Disney Dining Plan: Yes, accepts some Disney Dining Plans

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

Classic Coffee

• Iced Cold Brew (Featuring Artisan Roasted Joffrey’s Coffee)
• Iced Cold Brew with Sweet Cream
• Double Espresso
• Americano
• Cappuccino
• Nitro Cold Brew (Featuring Artisan Roasted Joffrey’s Coffee)
• Caffè Latte
• Frozen Cold Brew Mocha

Spanish Coffee

• Cortado (Espresso and Dash of Steamed Milk)
• Café Bombon (Espresso and Sweetened Condensed Milk)
• Gibraltar (A Grande Cortado)
• Café Carajillo (with Alcohol)
• Agustín Blázquez Felipe II Solera Reserva Brandy and Espresso
• Café Con Leche (Espresso and Warm Milk)
• Barraquito (with Alcohol: Licor 43, Espresso, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Foamed Milk, and Lemon Zest)

This location also offers pastries, juice, tea, and hot cocoa during the breakfast period. The coffee selection is somewhat reduced during the evening, but most items remain on the menu. Please note that menu items are subject to change. You can check pricing here on Disney’s website or via the My Disney Experience app. 

Cafe Rix

Cafe Rix is another excellent place to get coffee at Disney’s Coronado Springs when it’s open.

• Location: El Centro Lobby
• Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.*
• Disney Dining Plan: Yes

*Hours can vary. Check the My Disney Experience app for exact hours during your stay. (It’s been our experience that this location isn’t always open. So make sure to double-check those hours and be aware of other options.)

Coffee Options

• Coffee (Regular or Decaf)
• Americano
• Cappuccino
• Latte
• Iced Latte
• Double Espresso
• Caramel Macchiato
• White Chocolate Mocha
• Espresso Con Panna
• Extra Espresso Shot
• Flavor Shot Options (Caramel, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Pure Cane Sugar, White Chocolate, or Dark Chocolate)

Other Specialty Drinks

• Cold Brew
• Frappe (Choice of: Caramel, Chocolate, Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel Cinnamon Dolce, Double Chocolate Chip, or White Chocolate)
• Smoothies
• Assorted Specialty Tea (Choice of: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Lemon Chamomile, or Moroccan Mint)
• Chai Tea Latte
• Hot Cocoa
• Spirited Beverages (Add Irish Cream, Coffee Liquor, Irish Whiskey, Vodka, or Cinnamon Cream Rum)

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

El Mercado de Coronado

El Mercado is the resort’s primary quick service food court. If you purchase a Rapid Fill mug, this location has a beverage refill station with coffee. They also offer a selection of specialty and iced coffee.

• Location: El Centro Lobby (Near Convention Center)
• Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.*
• Disney Dining Plan: Yes

*Hours can vary based on the season. Make sure to check exact hours during your stay.

Coffee Options

• Cafe Latte
• Cappuccino
• Americano
• Chai Latte
• Flavor Shot (Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Cinnamon, Pure Cane Syrup, Sugar-Free Vanilla, Sugar-Free Caramel)
• Add an Extra Espresso Shot

Iced Coffee

• Iced Cafe Latte (16oz or 24oz)
• Iced Americano (16oz or 24oz)
• Iced Chai Latte (16oz or 24oz)
• Iced Cold Brew (16oz or 24oz in French Roast or Shakin’ Jamaican)

Please note that menu items are subject to change. You can check pricing here on Disney’s website or via the My Disney Experience app. You might also like to preview our refillable mug guide for Coronado Springs. It details pricing and other information about Disney’s Rapid Fill Mug program, which includes coffee as a beverage.

Rix Sports Bar and Grill

Rix Sports Bar and Grill is one of a few table service restaurants at Disney’s Coronado Springs. We have enjoyed a couple of cappuccinos here during our stays. This location takes walk-ups based on availability. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner but close in between meal periods.

Coffee Options:

• Premium Selection of Hot Teas
• Cold Brew
• Churro Iced Latte
• Fresh-brewed Coffee
• Double Espresso
• Cappuccino
• Cafe Americano
• Latte
• Flavor Shot: Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla or Seasonal

Coffee Cocktails

• D’Horchata Latte (Espresso, 7yr Rhum Barbancourt, Chila Horchata, Milk, Cinnamon. Served Brewed or Chilled)
• Leche de Coco Latte (Tito’s Vodka, Espresso, Coconut Milk)

Please note that menu items are subject to change. You can check pricing for this location here on Disney’s website or via the My Disney Experience app. 

Dahlia Lounge

Dahlia Lounge is the resort’s rooftop lounge adjacent to Toledo: Tapas, Steak, and Seafood. Dahlia Lounge does not require reservations and they have a somewhat substantial seating area. However, given it’s rooftop location with stunning views, it’s often busy. It’s worth noting that this location has a press pot coffee for one and two guests.

• Location: Gran Destino Tower (Top Floor)
• Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Specialty Coffee

• Freshly Brewed Coffee Press Pot featuring Artisanal Roasted Joffrey’s Coffee for One (Enjoy a well-balanced cup with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.’s organic Café Femenino from Mexico. A medium roast with light body, medium acidity, nutty overtones, and a natural sweetness.)
• Freshly Brewed Coffee Press Pot featuring Artisanal Roasted Joffrey’s Coffee for Two (Enjoy a well-balanced cup with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.’s organic Café Femenino from Mexico. A medium roast with light body, medium acidity, nutty overtones, and a natural sweetness.)
• Cortado (Espresso and Dash of Steamed Milk)
• Gibraltar (A Grande Cortado)
• Café Con Leche (Espresso and Warm Milk)
• Café Bombon (Espresso and Sweetened Condensed Milk)
• Doppio Espresso
• Cappuccino
• Caffè Latte
• Twinings Hot Tea

Coffee Cocktails

• Cafesito Delicioso (Kamora Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43, Espresso, and Heavy Cream)
• Barraquito (Licor 43, Espresso, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Foamed Milk, and Lemon Zest)
• Café Carajillo (Agustín Blázquez Felipe II Solera Reserva Brandy and Espresso

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

Toledo – Tapas, Steak, and Seafood

If you have reservations for Toledo, you might also enjoy a caffeinated beverage with your meal. Notably, this location offers a press pot option.

Hot Beverages without Alcohol

• Freshly Brewed Coffee Press Pot for Two (Enjoy a well-balanced cup with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.’s organic Café Femenino from Mexico. A medium roast with light body, medium acidity, nutty overtones and a natural sweetness.)
• Cortado (Espresso and Dash of Steamed Milk)
• Gibraltar (A Grande Cortado)
• Café con Leche (Espresso and warm Milk)
• Café Bombon (Espresso and Sweetened Condensed Milk)
• Doppio Espresso
• Cappuccino
• Caffè Latte
• Twinings Hot Tea Large Leaf Discovery Collection (Golden Tipped English Breakfast, London Strand Earl Grey, Pure Sencha Green, Golden Caramel Rooibos, Budding Meadow Camomile, Medley of Mint)

Hot Beverages with Alcohol

• Cafesito Delicioso (Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43, Espresso, and Heavy Cream)
• Barraquito (Licor 43, Espresso, Condensed Milk, Foamed Milk and Lemon Zest)
• Café Carajillo (Agustín Blázquez Felipe II Solera Reserva Brandy, Espresso)

Preview the current menu here with prices on Disney.com.

Other Options

If you’re a true coffee lover and have plans to dine at Maya Grill one evening, you might enjoy their Café de Olla on the dessert menu. It’s describes as a cup of Mexican coffee, expertly blended Abuelita chocolate, and complemented by subtle hints of orange and cinnamon. It is served pressed table side. (This location is only open for dinner service on select days.)

You can also order a cup of freshly brewed Joffrey’s regular or decaf coffee at Three Bridges Bar and Grill, which sits in the center of the lake. This location is a lounge-style restaurant that takes walk-ups based on availability.

Additionally, all four theme parks and Disney Springs have a Starbucks and Joffrey’s location. Valid admission is required to enter the theme parks.

Final Thoughts

I hope you found this coffee guide for Disney’ Coronado Springs helpful. For other popular coffee locations, you might enjoy our Polynesian Resort coffee guide. The resort offers a special Hawaiian blend and has a press pot option available at their quick service coffee stand, Kona Island. Coffee lovers also tend to enjoy the coffee offerings at Disney’s Riviera Resort, which is themed to the French Italian Riviera. Lastly, you might also enjoy a stop for coffee on Disney’s Boardwalk. The Cake Bake Shop Bakery carries the Illy brand of coffee. They have a nice selection of warm and cold coffee drinks.

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