The Refreshment Outpost isn’t your typical Food & Wine booth.
This is actually a permanent Quick Service spot that you can find in the Africa outpost area between the China and Germany pavilions.
But, just like at every other Epcot festival, during Food & Wine there are exclusive festival menu items sold here in addition to the daily menu which includes things like soft-serve ice cream, frozen drinks, and a range of beers.
This year, the festival items include a plant-based Spicy Githeri with white beans, pigeon peas, quinoa and ancient grains medley, and kachumbari slaw.
Plus, there are 3 full size beers for $10.75 that you can purchase.
You definitely get your bang for your buck with the beers and the Spicy Githeri, with the latter making a great plant-based offering.
Note: The festival passport also lists a Watermelon Dole Whip here, but during our visit Refreshment Outpost’s festival menu did not include a special Dole Whip.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Refreshment Outpost festival items, including reviews, photos, and our must-trys.
Overview
Location: Between the China and Germany pavilions (the Africa outpost)
Nearby booths: Kenya, Germany, The Alps, India, China
Nearby seating areas: Tables by the Outpost, outdoor seating area in the Germany Pavilion
Not to miss: Copperpoint Brewing Company Key Lime Kölsch, 3 Daughters Brewing Allspice Hard Cider, Spicy Githeri (great vegetarian option)
Refreshment Outpost Menu
Food
GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly
Beverages
2022 Refreshment Outpost Menu
Review Disclaimer
When it comes to our reviews and ratings, we thought it would be helpful if you had a better understanding of our personal preferences (what we like and don’t like), along with if there are any dietary restrictions.
Here’s a breakdown of not only who is doing the reviews, but a little more information about what each of us likes and doesn’t like food and drink-wise.
Shannon (Founder)
- Likes: Almost everything
- Dislikes: Beers that taste “stinky,” anything too salty
- Dietary Restrictions: None
Heather (Editor)
- Likes: Strong flavors, anything made out of potatoes, white wines, all beers (especially stouts and wheat beers), doesn’t mind sweet (plain fruit is NOT a dessert. Ever.)
- Dislikes: Things that are too spicy, anything with a bone still in it, cocktails with too much whiskey or tequila (thanks to having too much fun in college), some red wines, most IPAs
- Dietary Restrictions: Shellfish allergy
Felicia (Content Manager)
- Likes: Mezcal, savory drinks, stouts/lagers/wheats/sour beers, vinegar, tart/sour items, chocolate, fresh vegetables and fruits, red meat
- Dislikes: Ciders, sweet drinks, anything milky or creamy, chili powder, cumin, weirded out by textures, mayonnaise, saucy/wet food, cream-filled pastries, artificial fruit flavors, cooked fruits, frozen items (drinks or ice cream)
- Dietary Restrictions: None
Allyson (Managing Writer)
- Likes: Cheesecake (the more sweets, the better), anything mint, hazy IPAs and wheat beers (big beer fan), tofu and most Impossible dishes, mushrooms
- Dislikes: Wine (only likes a few dry ones), cream ales and stouts/porters, super sweet cocktails, floral flavors (lavender, rose), anything almond-flavored, things that are too spicy, olives, meat and seafood (see below)
- Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian (personal choice)
Photos & Reviews
Spicy Githeri
Githeri is a Kenyan dish traditionally made with corn and beans. This spicy githeri is made with white beans, pigeon peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and kachumbari slaw.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Decent portion, fantastic combo of flavors, great plant-based option.
Heather: I’m gonna call this one a sleeper…lots of flavor, great texture and a huge portion. Win. Win. Win.
Felicia: I don’t love this. It has a nice spice to it but not a flavor I appreciate. It’s also dry and just not for me overall.
Allyson: As a vegetarian, this is fantastic. The flavors are phenomenal and a very good portion.
Copperpoint Brewing Company Key Lime Kolsch
Key Lime Kolsch is a light Kolsch with hints of key lime and is brewed by Copperpoint Brewing Company of Boynton Beach, FL.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Generous size but kinda bitter taste. Wouldn’t get it again.
Heather: Key lime notes … very refreshing. You could walk around with it and be quite happy.
Felicia: Love this. Super tart lime flavor and cold refreshing beer. Doesn’t taste much like a Kolsch but is fabulous.
Allyson: This is nice and light. Refreshing too. Key Lime flavor isn’t too overwhelming which is nice.
3 Daughters Brewing Allspice Hard Cider
Allspice Hard Cider is a refreshing hard cider with tastes of the Fall and is brewed by 3 Daughters Brewing of St. Petersburg, FL.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Generous size, light and refreshing, allspice flavor not too overpowering
Heather: Love the addition of Allspice. It’s a great flavor combo.
Felicia: Giving this a 3 because I like the allspice flavoring but otherwise it’s sweet and apple-y. For cider fans only.
Allyson: Loved this last year and still do. So delicious and the portion size for the price is great.
81Bay Brewing Co. Nairobi Coffee Dark Beer
Nairobi Coffee Dark Beer is a dark beer that is brewed with coffee and is made by 81Bay Brewing Co. of Tampa, FL.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Good portion, strong coffee taste, light for a dark beer
Heather: I love a coffee beer, but this one has a slightly odd flavor.
Felicia: Really enjoy this, too. Not many dark beers at the booths this year but this one is great and not too heavy. Drinkable even in the heat.
Allyson: Not a huge dark beer fan, but I didn’t mind this. I like the coffee flavor. It also didn’t feel heavy.
Food & Wine Booth map
Stay tuned for our 2023 Food and Wine booth map!
Until then, check out all the booths from the 2022 Food and Wine Festival on the map below, including our favorite overall booths, favorite items at each booth, and locations for indoor seating.
Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus, Reviews, and Photos
Stay tuned for our 2023 Food and Wine booth links, until then you can check out our individual booth pages from last year’s festival that include photos, reviews, and ratings.
Check them out below!
New for 2022
Returning Booths In 2022
Additional Locations
Food and Wine Festival data
Stay tuned for our 2023 Food and Wine data, until then you can check out our data from last year’s festival.
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Clicking on the link below will allow you to copy our data into a Google Sheet that you can then use for your Food & Wine planning purposes.
Read more about the Food & Wine Festival
Be sure to check out the following links to our Epcot Food and Wine Festival posts, where we provide all kinds of information, tips, and much more.
Here’s everything we put together in 2022. Stay tuned for 2023 information!