Universal Orlando Food Prices – Complete Guide
The cost of food and drink at Universal Orlando depends on:
- What you buy
- Where you buy it
For example, a burger from a quick-service spot will be cheaper than one from the Hard Rock Cafe in CityWalk.
That being said, these are some of the prices I recorded on a visit to Universal Orlando in March 2025:
- Bottle of Beer: $10.50
- Bottle of Powerade: $5.50
- Coffee: $4.29
- Fish & Chips: $18.99
- Fries: $4.99
- Nachos: $16.95
- Chicken Tacos: $16.95
- BBQ Chicken Flatbread: $14.95
- Cheese & Bacon Burger: $18.95
Like most theme parks, these prices are inflated compared to similar restaurants serving similar meals. However, you can save money on food and drink at Universal Orlando in several ways, including bringing your food and drink into the park.
How Much to Budget for Food at Universal Orlando
I recommend budgeting at least $50 per day for adults and $35 per day for children for food at Universal Orlando. This budget is just about enough to cover the following:
- Quick Service Lunch
- Table Service Dinner
- Snack
- Universal Freestyle Cup or Starbucks
This doesn’t include breakfast. I always suggest having breakfast at your accommodation before going to Universal Orlando. That way, you arrive at the parks ready to go on the rides.
Here’s an example of how I would spend $50 on food in one day at Universal Orlando:
- Cold Brew Coffee from Starbucks: $4.29
- Tacos Pollo from Bumblebee Man’s Taco Truck: $11.99
- Fountain Soda: $3.99
- Butterbeer Ice Cream from Florean Fortescue’s: $5.99
- Smokehouse Stack from NBC Sports Grill & Brew – $18.95
- Fountain Soda: $3.99
This totals $49.20 before tax and gratuity. Therefore, if I wanted to enjoy a starter or dessert with dinner, an alcoholic beverage, or a snack throughout the day, I’d need a budget of $70+.
My most recent visit to Universal Orlando (March 2025) was with my wife and our young son. Our family of three spent an average of $112 on food per day at Universal Orlando.
However, our little boy is only 18 months old. He didn’t eat any meals of his own; instead, any solid food he had was from what we ordered.
