The Refreshment Port isn’t your typical Flower and Garden booth.
This is actually a permanent Quick Service spot that you can find near the Canada pavilion.
But, just like at every other Epcot festival, during Flower & Garden there are exclusive festival menu items sold here in addition to the daily menu.
Once again, we enjoyed the Traditional Poutine, but we cannot say the same for the new Shrimp Scampi Poutine.
For some of us, we were also sad to see the plant-based poutine with sausage and peppers removed from the festival menu. Here’s hoping it returns next year.
Be sure to check our 2023 Refreshment Port must-trys, photos, full reviews, and ratings below.
Overview
Location: Near the Canada pavilion
Nearby booths: Northern Bloom, Trowel & Trellis, The Honey Bee-stro, Pineapple Promenade
Nearby seating areas: Standing tables nearby
Not to miss: Traditional Poutine, Frozen Mojito
Refreshment Port Menu
Food
GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly
Beverages
2023 Refreshment Port 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
Shrimp Scampi Poutine
Shrimp scampi poutine with cheese curds, lemon-garlic cheese fondue, spinach, and artichokes. This is a new festival item for 2023.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Good portion, but unfortunately a whole lot of bad tasting food. Salty but bland. Weird textures.
Felicia: I love garlic and shrimp scampi, but this made my stomach turn. Awful to eat in the heat, so garlicky, and just a really funky choice for this.
Traditional Poutine
French fries topped with Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs crumbles, cheese curds, and brown gravy.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Great portions and flavors.
Heather: If there weren’t better poutine options here at previous festivals, I’d rate this higher. I mean, it’s FINE. But the other is more fun.
Felicia: I love this. It’s available year round usually, though. So not special to the festival. Solid dish and it’s filling.
Mighty Swell Purple Spiked Seltzer
An alcoholic seltzer with flavors of grape, boysenberries, and blackberries made by Mighty Swell in Austin, TX. This is a new item for 2023.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Huge portion, slightly sweet, refreshing.
Heather: I’m hot. I’m thirsty. This is a very, very nice seltzer. I really love this flavor.
Felicia: Light and bubbly so nice when it’s hot. But tastes too much like medicine for my liking.
Allyson: Tastes like medicine. Not my thing. No thank you.
Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc
An organic sauvignon blanc made by Villa Maria from Marlborough, New Zealand. This is a new item for 2023.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Very light and refreshing. Not too sweet.
Heather: Not many wine options for Flower and Garden and this is honestly a good choice!
Felicia: Sauvignon Blancs from Marlborough are my favorite wines. However, this does not taste like it is a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Pretty bland.
Allyson: I’m not a wine fan and certainly don’t want to order this when it’s hot outside.
Frozen Mojito
A frozen mojito with lime, mint, and Boyd & Blair rum. This is a new item for 2023.
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Not good. Not good at all.
Heather: So darn refreshing. I really, really love the sharpness. Kind of a small portion, though.
Felicia: Whew, this is strong and tart. Super refreshing and very minty.
Allyson: Tart, refreshing, and all-around yum!
2023 Flower & Garden Booth map
Check out all of the booths for the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival on the map below, including our favorite individual menu items, favorite overall booths, and locations for indoor and outdoor seating.
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Flower & Garden Festival Booth Menus
Here are links to our 2023 Flower and Garden individual booth pages with menus, photos, reviews, and ratings.
Ready to explore more Flower & Garden Festival booths? Take a look at the links below.
- Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany pavilion)
- The Citrus Blossom (The Odyssey)
- Epcot Farmers Feast (Near Test Track)
- BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track)
- Fleur de Lys (France pavilion)
- Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders)
- Hanami (Japan pavilion)
- The Honey Bee-stro (Near Port of Entry)
- Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico pavilion)
- La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France)
- Lotus House (China pavilion)
- Magnolia Terrace (American Adventure)
- Northern Bloom (Canada pavilion)
- Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)
- Primavera Kitchen (Italy pavilion)
- Tangierine Café (Morocco pavilion)
- Trowel & Trellis (Near Disney Traders)
Additional Flower & Garden Locations
- Connections Café & Connections Eatery (World Celebration)
- Funnel Cakes (American Adventure)
- Refreshment Outpost (Between China and Germany)
- Refreshment Port (Near Canada pavilion)
Flower & Garden Festival data
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Read more about this year’s Flower & Garden Festival
Be sure to check out the following links to our Epcot Flower and Garden Festival posts, where we provide information, tips, and much more.
- 2023 Guide to Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival
- Where to Find Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries
- 2023 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Booths, Menus, and Reviews
- 2023 Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt
- Flower & Garden Festival 2023 WDW Prep to Go Podcast – Listen here!
- Our 10 Favorite Flower & Garden Festival Booths
- Best Food & Drinks at Epcot Flower & Garden 2023
- Best Values at Flower & Garden 2023
- Favorite Vegetarian Options at Flower & Garden 2023
- Best Kid-Friendly Flower & Garden Menu Items