My New Must-Eat Meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

We’ve been singing the praises of dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for years, which has an underrated and well-rounded restaurant roster. It’s not the #1 park at Walt Disney World overall, but I would argue that it’s a strong contender for #2, and easily ahead of Magic Kingdom.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios excels at themed dining, with two of the Best Themed Restaurants at Walt Disney World in 50’s Prime Time Cafe or Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant. Both of those restaurants are polarizing among fans, but we love them. Oga’s Cantina is another fun themed option, although it’s a one and done for most Star Wars fans.

Other top picks include Minnie’s Seasonal Dine (one of our favorite character meals), Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ (it probably won’t warrant a re-review, but I just had a shockingly enjoyable meal here last week), and Brown Derby, which is one of the rare in-park Signature Restaurants (also just had my best meal at Brown Derby in years, which will warrant a re-review).

Then there’s the counter service restaurant roster, which includes multiple options on our list of the Top 20 Counter Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World. This includes two counter service restaurant where I dine more than all of the other restaurants at Walt Disney World: ABC Commissary (#1) and Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo (#2).

On top of that, there’s also Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land, the latter of which is a fan-favorite. And even some of the other counter service restaurants have a good item or two.

Then there’s another option, which ranks highly on our list of the 25 Best Bars & Lounges at Walt Disney World: BaseLine Tap House. Since it opened, this spot has quietly become a not-so-hidden gem, and a favorite among diehard WDW fans.

BaseLine Tap House is a bar, lounge, and quasi-counter service restaurant in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. It’s one of the best spots in the park to do a light meal or grab drinks, and offers surprisingly good ambiance despite its unassuming appearance.

BaseLine Tap House is nestled between Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater and the former Streets of America, directly across from the entrance to what used to be Muppets Courtyard (lots of defunct areas around these parts!), which is currently a construction wall-lined corridor as work is underway to transform this area into Monstropolis.

If you’re entering Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from its main entrance, you’ll see BaseLine Tap House on your right while approaching the Figueroa Street Tunnel. (The photo below is roughly the view of Monstropolis construction from BaseLine.)

I’ll admit that when BaseLine Tap House was first announced, I wasn’t overly excited. Part of that was losing another fan-favorite, the Writer’s Stop. I feel like a dinosaur writing this since no one talks about the Writer’s Stop anymore, but nothing topped stopping in there towards the end of the Osborne Lights, grabbing a Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich and warm drink, and crashing on a couch for a bit (IYKYK, I guess).

The theme and concept art for BaseLine Tap House and Grand Avenue never did much for me. The bar’s backstory is that it pays homage to the building’s former life as the Figueroa Printing Company, a mom-and-pop print house that had ties to the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.

Unlike the rest of the park, Grand Avenue is set in present-day Downtown Los Angeles and it just feels cold by comparison. That’s probably because it was intended as overflow for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which was never needed. Now, it’ll become overflow for Monstropolis, and likely one of the busiest areas in Disney’s Hollywood Studios come 2028.

Baseline Tap House has indoor and outdoor terrace seating, and this is what ultimately turned things around for me with regard to the restaurant. While I still think the theme and backstory are bland and uninteresting, the atmosphere back here is sublime.

Sitting below those popcorn lights on a cool evening is wonderful, especially as guests leave this area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. BaseLine Tap House is a not-so-hidden gem both in atmosphere and in terms of what’s served.

It’s amazing how BaseLine Tap House manages to hide in plain sight. Despite being one of the best dining & drinking spots in DHS, it’s seldom slammed. You can usually find a table outside, and often, it’s pretty peaceful.

Here’s a look at all of the food on the menu from a past meal at BaseLine Tap House.

You might recall that in our Best Snacks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios post, one of the entries was “Anything at BaseLine Tap House.”

Unfortunately, the Coffee-Rubbed Rib-Eye Beef Puff has since been removed from the menu. That was my favorite dish, and the whole reason I used to dine at BaseLine Tap House. Without that, I haven’t dined here at all in the last two years. Until Summer 2026…

One sleeper hit at BaseLine Tap House is the Avenue Chips, which are House-made Ranch Kettle Chips served with Beer Cheese Fondue.

I don’t have anything profound to offer about the Avenue Chips. They are similar to thicker-cut kettle chips that you’ll find around Walt Disney World. I’m generally a fan of these chips, and think they’re high quality.

The twist here is the ranch dusting on the chips themselves, paired with the beer cheese fondue. It’s addictively delicious, and makes these a fun snack or side that exceeds expectations.

The downside is that these chips are $7, for a portion that’s about on par with a counter service side and at comparable quality. You’ll have countless opportunities to try chips like these during a normal Walt Disney World vacation. Given that, I’m not sure the ranch dusting and fondue, delicious as they might be, elevate these chips enough to warrant standalone purchase status.

The newest addition to the menu at BaseLine is the Pepperoni Flatbread. Now that nearby PizzeRizzo is closed and no longer serving up the world’s finest rat pizza, BaseLine Tap House has stepped up to fill the void. And maybe I’m going out on a limb, but I’d say this is better than pizza made by rats.

This pizza has mozzarella and pepperoni with red sauce, and is topped with ricotta and hot honey. That last part is the kicker, and what elevates this dish into something unique. The large lumps of ricotta pair well with the hot honey flavor, which offer a playful bit of sweetness and spiciness that enhance without overwhelming. It’s still perfectly approachable for all palates.

The crust is another highlight. It’s soft, chewy and more substantial than a garden variety WDW flatbread, making this more of a filling pizza than you might expect given the small size of the dish. Topping that is the red sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni, all of which are more or less what you’d expect. It’s really the generous dollops of ricotta and drizzle of hot honey that define the dish.

This Pepperoni Flatbread might have an unassuming name on the menu, but it’s a must-order. Not only that, but it’s enough to make BaseLine Tap House a Walt Disney World dining destination to seek out.

The Pepperoni Flatbread at BaseLine Tap House is not without downsides. Although there are six pieces, it’s definitely a smaller dish. Given the location, this is likely meant to be finger food paired with a light beer or cider, as opposed to a standalone meal.

Then there’s the $17 price tag. At roughly $4 more expensive than a standard counter service flatbread, I feel that this is “worth” the cost given its higher quality. At the same time, it’s more expensive than my beloved Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese right around the corner at ABC Commissary.

There’s also the issue of tipping. BaseLine Tap House is a walk-up location, but there is the option to tip Cast Members. I’m not going to go down this particular rabbit hole, but it’s one of the “grey areas” covered in our Guide to Tipping at Walt Disney World.

For whatever it’s worth, I do tip at Baseline Tap House, but that’s almost entirely a matter of what the experts would dub “guilt tipping.” I don’t think you actually need to tip in this scenario.

Regardless, it made my total over $30 for what you see in the above photo. That’s a lot for a counter service meal, especially when an equally filling dish that I love just as much is right around the corner at ABC Commissary for $12.79.

While we’re here, let’s revisit a couple of long-time staples on the menu at BaseLine Tap House.

Next up is the California Cheese and Charcuterie Plate: A Selection of California‑inspired Soft, Aged, and Blue Cheeses, Cured Meats, House-made Spreads, Pickled Items, and Crisp Lavash.

This is a fun assortment of meats and cheeses, delivering some surprising quality on the cheese front. Sarah found the meat to be a bit on the fatty/greasy/processed side, but I thought it was delicious. The presentation is great, too.

Finally, the Bavarian Pretzel with Beer-Cheese Fondue and Spicy Mustard.

This is a fan-favorite, and for good reason. It’s right up there with the pretzel in Germany as Walt Disney World’s best. Honestly, pretzels are not my go-to snack in the parks, but this is so far and away superior to the standard issue Mickey Pretzels that you’d be foolish to get those as opposed to “splurging” on this if you’re in the mood for the snack.

This is also a more unique delivery mechanism for the beer cheese fondue, so if you’re having trouble deciding between this and the Avenue Chips, pick the pretzel.

Among Walt Disney World fans in the know, BaseLine Tap House scores points for its beers on tap.

Not only is there a good variety of California beers, but a 20 ounce draft is $12.50. That’s pretty solid by Walt Disney World standards, especially when you consider that this is craft beer. (Note that these used to be 22 ounce drafts. Shrinkflation strikes again!)

The bottom line is that BaseLine Tap House is a great place to spend a relaxed afternoon and early evening after finishing up the highlights of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Even after Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened and construction commenced on Monstropolis, BaseLine Tap House has managed to retain its low-key charm. It’ll be interesting to see how, if at all, the upcoming Monsters, Inc. land changes the vibe here.

In the here and now, most Walt Disney World guests pass by the nondescript BaseLine Tap House while scurrying to Star Wars or Toy Story Lands. Even as BaseLine Tap House has become an open secret among diehard WDW fans, it still isn’t that popular. Don’t make the same mistake as (almost) everyone else: stop here and savor the setting, and the delicious menu!

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Your Thoughts

Have you tried the new Pepperoni Flatbread topped with Ricotta and Hot Honey? Anything else you enjoy at BaseLine Tap House? Favorite foods or beers on tap here? What about the atmosphere and vibe of the place? Do you agree or disagree with our review? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!