Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 934-8855
- Directions:
- In Downtown Disney Marketplace
- Best of Citysearch:
- Ice Cream 2006, Ice Cream 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am
Editorial Review for Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop – by Lee Owen
The Scene
This cozy establishment is one-half counter-service restaurant (serving a plethora of chocolate treats, from ice cream to drinks to munchies) and one-half chocolate shop. When you enter, the wonderful smells overwhelm you (but be sure you don't forget to ask for a free sample or two).
The Menu
Order the World Famous Chocolate Sundae. We're not sure if it's actually world famous, but it should be. The store also features seven other specialty sundaes, hand-scooped shakes, malts and floats, and one or two-scoop cones. Save room for it. We're not kidding.
The Tradition
Californians know about Ghirardelli (say GEAR-ar-delly) chocolate. Opened in San Francisco in 1852, the Ghirardelli manufactory is almost as much a part of the City By The Bay as the Golden Gate and trolley cars. So it was only a matter of time before manifest destiny took the sweet stuff from sea to shining sea.
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User Reviews for Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
11/11/2006 Posted by key_lime_pie
If you have ever imagined what it was like to be the greedy little Augustus Gloop that fell into the chocolate river from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Stepping foot into this soda fountain and ice cream shop is just as much a SINFUL experience. Prepare to repent on Sunday as this chocolate over indulgence is well worth a confession. Its great place to buy a variety of specialty chocolates at the Ghirardelli store as well as eating ice cream sundaes the size of one of Disney’s cruise liners that can be purchased at the soda fountain. Do not expect to leave this ice cream shop for Dairy Queen prices as it may not be easy on the wallet but indulging in great ice cream made with the excellence you expect from Ghirardelli chocolate is well worth the few extra bucks. Since the temptation of chocolate is widespread amongst the Downtown Disney crowd, expect a wait… and a line that possibly wraps around the building. This little sweet shop isn’t big inside so plan on getting a table first while someone else waits in line. With the cold weather for us Floridians wrapped around the corner, don’t forget that although you may not want to soothe your sweet tooth cravings with ice cream, you can always warm things up with a nice cup of hot chocolate from this place.
Pros: Chocolate Shop and Ice cream shop rolled into one, great flavor, huge sundaes
Cons: Downtown Disney Marketplace parking, pricey
11/04/2006 Posted by sandywms
Nothing more can be said about this place. the ice cream is truly outstanding. Very long lines but soooo worth the wait!!
Pros: Great Ice Cream
Cons: Long Lines
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