If you’re staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or passing through on your way to Magic Kingdom, Contempo Cafe just got a bit more interesting. The quick-service location has added new items to its lunch and dinner menus — a seafood basket and two signature rice bowls — all priced under $15. Here’s what’s new at Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Quick Summary
- Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort added new lunch and dinner items in June 2026
- The Fried Fish and Shrimp Basket ($13.29) is available at both lunch and dinner
- Two Signature Rice Bowls are now on the dinner menu — one plant-based, one with barbacoa beef
- All new items are priced under $15
What’s New at Contempo Cafe
Fried Fish and Shrimp Basket — $13.29
Available at both lunch and dinner, this basket comes with French fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. At $13.29 inside a Disney resort, it’s solid quick-service value — especially for a stop before or after Magic Kingdom.
Signature Rice Bowl with “Chicken” — $13.49 (Dinner Only)
A plant-based build on cilantro-lime rice with black beans, grilled peppers, onions, and plant-based “cheese,” topped with Gardein® plant-based chicken and served with pico de gallo and guacamole. It’s a genuinely complete meal for guests avoiding meat. Dinner only.
Signature Rice Bowl with Barbacoa Beef — $14.99 (Dinner Only)
Same cilantro-lime rice base with black beans, grilled peppers, onions, and queso fresco, topped with barbacoa beef. At $14.99 it’s the priciest of the new additions — still under $15, and barbacoa delivers well in a bowl. Dinner only.
Why This Is Worth Knowing
Contempo Cafe sits inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort, walking distance from Magic Kingdom. It’s one of the more underused quick-service spots at WDW — guests heading to the park tend to rush past it, but the indoor seating, reasonable prices, and resort atmosphere make it a smart stop for lunch or dinner.
The rice bowls are the standout addition here. They’re filling, under $15, and give both plant-based guests and meat-eaters a proper meal option at the same price tier. That kind of menu parity at a quick-service location is genuinely useful.
Contempo Cafe Location and Hours
Contempo Cafe is on the fourth floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. No park ticket required. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner — the new rice bowls and fish basket are part of the current lunch and dinner rotation.
Final Thoughts
The new Contempo Cafe menu items are a solid upgrade to a spot that’s easy to overlook. If you’re a Passholder, resort guest, or just looking for a good quick-service meal near Magic Kingdom without table-service prices, these additions give you more reason to stop in. Under $15 for a full meal at a Disney resort is good value — don’t walk past it.
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