World of Coke Rooftop Beverage Bar
We checked out from YC and drove over to spend some time in Disney Springs before driving home. We had a lunch reservation with plenty of time to spare, and while exploring World of Coke, we wandered up to the roof deck and saw they had specialty coffees.
I ordered a cookie butter cold brew, which despite how it looks was NOT overwhelmingly sweet and had just the right bitterness. There was also no line (a rarety for any coffee in DS) and we loved sipping our coffees while enjoying such a picturesque view of the Springs.
This was a totally random stop for us but kind of an unexpected gem!
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Chef Art Smith's Homecoming
This was another first for us! We don't often go to Disney Springs, and Homecoming is one of those places that seems to never pop up on ADRs, but we'd heard so many good things about the place we decided to give it a try.
Also, this feels weird to say, but southern comfort food is actually outside my comfort zone.
Even though we live in FL, it's unfamiliar territory for me! I've been to a cracker barrel once in my life and that's kind of the extent of my experience.
We had a little bit of a wait (this place was HOPPING) but were seated at a great table overlooking the water, and our server was super friendly!
Appetizer - Bunch of Puppies
House-made hushpuppies served with pimento cheese and red jalapeño jelly
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So, feel free to laugh at me, but this was my first time trying hush puppies and I thought these would be sweeter for and fluffier for some reason, but they were really savory and dense! This was also my first time trying pimento cheese. I wasn't really a fan but I don't think it has anything to do with the preparation or quality of food, it was just not my kinda thing. DH however loved them, and we both liked the jelly! We rarely encounter anything with jalapenos that we don't enjoy.
Entrée - Art's Famous Fried Chicken
Buttermilk-brined for 24 hours then perfectly fried and served with creamy mashed potatoes, a cheddar drop biscuit and love
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DH and I both ordered the fried chicken. For the record, he tried to persuade me to order something else, like a sandwich or seafood. He truly knows me and my toddler taste buds well, but I just wouldn't listen.
This presentation was so good, it was a very appealing plate of food! I subbed out mashed potatoes for the sweet potato casserole because I loooooooove sweet potatoes and thought this would appease my sweet tooth, and it did not disappoint. The casserole were SO indulgent, so creamy, the marshmallows were toasted perfectly and the mini cast iron skillet stayed warm for awhile. Delicious!
The fried chicken was tasty, although I wished it had been spicy and a little less greasy. The biscuit was really dry so one bite was enough. But the whole plate was just overwhelmingly heavy. After digging into the casserole and chicken breast, I felt like I'd run face-first into a brick wall. This is not to discredit the food itself, I think this was all well prepared, I'm just the type of person who can plow through a dessert buffet unaffected but somehow folds like a leaf at certain kinds of savory food.
DH managed to clear almost all of his plate, but also said "I can't move" and "I need a moment" as soon as he finished.
When our server offered dessert, we both nearly shed a tear. The offerings sounded amazing, but we were utterly defeated!
So, we had some good ambience, good service, and well-prepared food, but just not for us. Glad we tried it though, and definitely understand why it's popular!