Updated: September 5, 2026
Eat to the beat of oom-pah band music in a romantic cobblestone plaza reminiscent of a 16th-century German town!
Sommerfest
You’ll know you’ve arrived at Sommerfest as the smell of sauerkraut greets you. The counter service menu features traditional southern German favorites: bratwurst, GIGANTIC pretzels, and a variety of German beers and wines.
There are a few cafe tables outside of the restaurant’s service window near the Pavilion’s centerpiece — a statue of St. George slaying a dragon. Outside tables allow guests to enjoy their brats and beer in an al fresco environment. If the weather isn’t cooperative, there are also a (very) limited number of tables and chairs under the cover of the German castle’s walls.
Service: Counter Service
Type of Food: German
Location: EPCOT, World Showcase, Germany Pavilion
Disney Dining Plan: Yes, Quick Service meal credits and snack credits
Menu:
Official Disney Menu
Allears.net:
Sommerfest Menu
Reviews:
Guest Review: Bratwurst at Epcot’s Sommerfest
Guest Review – Theme Park Throw Down: Counter Service
Disney Food Blog Review: Black Forest Cake Roulade at Epcot’s Sommerfest
Disney Food Blog Review: Sommerfest in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion
Disney Food Blog Review: New Sommerfest Menu Items at Epcot’s Germany Pavilion
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REVIEW: It’s Practically a Scavenger Hunt To Find This Snack in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion (but It’s WORTH IT!)
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Pretzel Bread Pudding
Important Info:
- It can be difficult to find a seat at this popular counter service spot; however, guests can find more tables with a quick stroll across the World Showcase pathway with beautiful views of World Showcase Lagoon.
- Sommerfest utilizes Mobile Order.
Famous Dishes: Bratwurst with sauerkraut, Pretzel Bread Pudding
Nosh or Not
Stop at this German spot if…
You’re looking for some traditional German eats while you’re enjoying your beer! Even if you don’t drink, the food at Sommerfest features traditional southern German favorites: bratwurst, GIGANTIC pretzels, and a variety of German beers and wines.
You want to grab a quick bite as you walk around the World Showcase. Sommerfest typically only gets long lines on REALLY busy days. Otherwise, it’s often a great option because it’s tucked away and you wouldn’t even know it was back there.
You want to people-watch while you eat. At outdoor tables, guests can enjoy their brats and beer in an al fresco environment. If the weather isn’t cooperative, there are also a (very) limited number of tables and chairs under the cover of the German castle’s walls.
Skip this eatery if…
You’re looking for a sit-down meal where you can take a break. While Sommerfest isn’t the most chaotic of quick service restaurants, we always recommend booking a table service reservation if you’re really looking to take a break during the day.
You don’t like or aren’t in the mood for traditional German eats. We love that there are so many unique options around the World Showcase, but if you’re not a fan of the German menu or are looking for more familiar fare, consider Connections Eatery or Sunshine Seasons.
You want to eat somewhere with lots of seating — both indoors and out. There’s limited outdoor seating at Sommerfest, and no indoor seating. If you’re looking for indoor, air-conditioned dining, consider Regal Eagle or Connections Eatery.
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