Kona Café

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Location: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Best for: Guests looking for a convenient resort meal with island-inspired flavors , sushi lovers, islanders at heart
Serving: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Scene: A casual, open-air restaurant overlooking the Great Ceremonial House with a relaxed Polynesian Resort atmosphere
Must-try: Tonga Toast
Would we return? Absolutely. Kona Café is an underrated option at one of Disney’s most popular resorts.

There is no shortage of delicious dining options at Disney’s Polynesian Village resort. From ‘Ohana’s extravagant dinners to Trader Sam’s interactive imbibing to the quintessential Dole Whip out at the Pineapple Lanai, you’ll likely find yourself at the resort at some point during your stay if you’re any kind of foodie. One restaurant that seems to fade a bit into the background despite top notch food and usually abundant availability is Kona Cafe.

The Scene

On the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House, the open air restaurant offers American and Asian fare with a sprinkle of Polynesian influence. The restaurant is comfy and warm, albeit a little noisy.

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The Food

Kona Café is best known for Tonga Toast, but there’s more here than just one famous breakfast dish.

We’ve enjoyed both lunch and dinner, and the menu offers plenty of options for a variety of tastes. The flavors feel fitting for the Polynesian Resort without making every dish revolve around a theme.

Next door, Kona Island offers another great option with sushi, coffee, pastries and occasional seasonal treats like shaved ice.

If you don’t have time for a full table service meal at Kona Café, Kona Island is absolutely worth checking out. The sushi and pastries are both favorites of ours.

Kona Café

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Kona Island

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Our Take

Kona Café may not have the same name recognition as some of the Polynesian’s other dining spots, but that can actually be part of its appeal.

If you’re hoping to eat at the Polynesian without the challenge of snagging one of the resort’s most in-demand reservations, Kona is a great choice. The food is consistently good, the location is convenient and it gives you another reason to enjoy one of Disney’s most iconic resorts.