LEGO bricks rule the floor of the Frog Pond. Tad and Lily are avid builders, so it's no surprise that LEGOLAND California is one of their top parks. It's hard to go wrong in a park built on memories made with the famous bricks. While Leap and I aren't builders, we have our fun by filling our stomachs. LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad, California, offers some of the more diverse theme park food and healthier choices we have seen in our travels. The park includes food grown locally, and it makes its own fresh pasta. Of course, their familiar theme park staples and treats are pretty tasty too! And we like that some of the food choices are of an international flavor and foods you don't normally find in U.S. theme parks.
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- What if we have food allergies? You can talk to the manager or chef at any dining location. It's also smart to visit the allergy guide.
- Are there all-you-can-eat options? If you have pizza and pasta lovers, the Pizza & Pasta Buffet has all the pizza, pasta, salads and breadsticks you can enjoy for one price!
The Best LEGOLAND California Food Locations
LEGOLAND California has some of the best theme park food we've tasted. Use the LEGOLAND California app to locate the open restaurants and their hours.
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Whether you want a quick bite or a big meal, there is plenty of yummy LEGOLAND California food to enjoy, including some new items in LEGO Galaxy!
(New!) U.F.O. (Ultimate Food Outlet)
Make parents and kids happy in one location. This new food hall-style restaurant in LEGO Galaxy has something for everyone and offers indoor or outdoor seating. You order at a screen. You can choose food from different windows. You'll scan your QR code at each window to pick up your items. Options include pizza, Asian noodles, tacos, chicken, burgers, sweet treats and more. We loved everything we tried, especially the tacos and the spicy chicken sandwich! The land also has a burger stand and a treat window (for ice cream, churros and more).
Everything is Ramen!
Another Asian option that is healthy and made fresh is located in the new LEGO Movie World. You’ll find no mass-produced fast food sitting under a heat lamp here. The food is custom-made to order. Choose from ramen, rice bowls and salads. Lily loved her orange chicken. We loved the ramen.
Ocean Journey Café
After visiting the Sea Life Aquarium, you’ll end your journey in this indoor air-conditioned café. They offer locally sourced food in a market-style restaurant. You can also access the restaurant without going through the aquarium. Choices include gourmet mac and cheese, Angus beef sliders, salads, and havarti and cheddar grilled cheese sandwiches.
Knights’ Smokehouse BBQ
Meat lovers will be drawn towards the wafting smoke of the Knights’ Smokehouse BBQ over on Castle Hill. Feast on some Texas BBQ that was cooked slowly in a smoker. Enjoy pulled pork, chicken, pork ribs and beef brisket. Adults can enjoy craft beer. They also have burgers and hot dogs. Lily enjoys the kids meal, which comes in a bag we keep to reuse.
Pizza and Pasta
Pizza Pit Stop
We really like the pizza at Pizza Pit Stop. Each person gets a fresh, hot personal pizza. Kids can share or get a meal that includes half a pizza, juice and fruit snacks. Or maybe they are hungry enough for their own whole pizza. Pizza lovers with a big appetite like Tad might get the most for their money with a family combo meal. Our family loves the Pizza Mania pizza the best. It fills us up for the best price.
The Pizza and Pasta Buffet offers all-you-can-eat pasta and sauces, pizza, salads, breadsticks and soft drinks. If you have really hungry bellies to fill and want salad and pasta (and refillable drinks!) with your pizza, this might be the right ticket.
Burgers and Chicken Tenders
There are several spots to get these tadpole favorites at LEGOLAND California. There are veggie patties if you don't eat meat.
Burgers and Fries
- U.F.O. and Satellite Bites in LEGO Galaxy
- Burger Kitchen near Pirate Shores (order from screens and note the giant LEGO burger!)
- Burger Stop in Fun Town
Chicken Tenders
- Chicken and Crown
- U.F.O.
- Knights’ Smokehouse BBQ
Best LEGOLAND California Treats
LEGOLAND offers some unique treats to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Granny’s Apple Fries
Oh, those apple fries. Granny's Apple Fries on Castle Hill are a unique treat that was invented at LEGOLAND. They look like French fries but are apples dusted with cinnamon and sugar and topped with a vanilla cream dipping sauce. Yum! Definitely high on our list of the best LEGOLAND California food and treats.
Churros con Chocolate
Did you know that LEGOLAND makes its churros from scratch using an authentic Spanish recipe? You can get them dipped in Belgian chocolate for an even sweeter treat.
Benny's Rocket Fuel
If you need to stop for a quick fuel-up, you can get blue Space Quest popcorn and other treats such as ice cream, frozen lemonade and slushies in LEGO Movie World!
There are plenty of other places to get your traditional theme park burgers, hot dogs, pizza and sandwiches throughout the park (especially if your froglet is not an adventurous eater). But we enjoy trying something a little different each time we visit LEGOLAND. We find that they offer enough diversity to satisfy all the members of the Frog Family.
Stardust Treats in LEGO Galaxy
Try out-of-this-world treats such as churros, popcorn and ice cream.
Food Allergies at LEGOLAND
If you have any food allergies or dietary needs, hop by the LEGOLAND California dietary guide for a list of options at each location. You can also talk to the manager or chef at any location.
We did see meatless options in the park.
If your mouth is watering after reading about the best LEGOLAND California food and treats, let us know what your favorite bite is in the comments. Did you know you can save money on LEGOLAND California tickets including hoppers? That means more money left over for treats! Brick appetite!
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