Pepper Market desserts are
not self-service, the CM asks if you're on the dining plan and if you answer yes she explains you're limited to a tier 1 bakery item.
I had a discussion with the manager. He said Disney won't let them put up a sign but did explain the reason for the limitation. The theory is Pepper Market has far more entrée selections than any other CS restaurant so limiting the desserts to the items that are generally found in other CS restaurants is appropriate. Even with the dessert restrictions it is easy to order food that's worth $20-$25 which is basically double what you get anywhere else. The meal is more like a low end TS meal than a CS meal.
He said I was supposed to get a paper when I checked in explaining this. I'm not sure how that would help a guest not staying at CSR. I didn't get that paper when I checked in and when I asked at the front desk after my conversation with the manager I was just given the standard brochure.
I had another conversation with the manager. He sounded frustrated. Disney and the front desk isn't making his job easy. He said they'll normally let a guest slide with the wrong dessert once, assuming the CM didn't correctly explain the rule. He agreed that some notice should be given. He told me if I wanted to see real restrictions I should go to some of the WS restaurants, specifically the restaurant in the Japan building.
I'll agree the restriction makes some sense, the meals at PM are more like a TS meal than a CS meal but the rules shouldn't be a secret.
Some of the menus specifically exclude appetizers or desserts however those are items that are obviously intended for more than one guest.
I used the dining plan twice and I never found a restriction that wasn't reasonable.
Sammie said:
That is correct. You are allowed to choose any single appetizer, entrée, or dessert listed on the menu. Some places such as the Pepper Market at CSR have been reported to limit the CS dessert to certain items. However unless this is stated in the Dining plan brochure they truly are not suppose to do this and if you wish you can take it up with the manager.