Kouzzina by Cat Cora at BoardWalk Inn is a restaurant at which I’ve only experienced breakfast. While I didn’t review my first visit (where I enjoyed Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Scrambled Eggs along with Sangria and Matt ordered sides and a Bloody Mary), I enjoyed it enough to return before heading to Epcot for the day. The dining room is simple yet elegant, and you can hear the chefs working away in the open kitchen.
Wooden chairs and tables are adorned with no-fuss place settings and condiments.
I decided to order the Breakfast Skillet, which is served with eggs, Pequillo peppers, Nueske’s bacon (the same delicious bacon found at The Wave), onions, and Greek cheese on Sweet potato hash and topped with arugula ($13.99). When the dish came out, I couldn’t believe the size of it! there was easily enough here for two people.
Two pieces of toasted bread were served with the dish as well. The bread itself tasted delicious and would have been great with some butter as well.
There was plenty of arugula that was nicely dressed and added a peppery, vinegary bite. I did have to move it off to the side to get to the skillet below.
The eggs were lightly browned on top, and the grated Greek cheese on top had just begun to melt. It added a salty element to the eggs, which were filled with the Pequillo peppers for a slight heat, onions for some sweetness, and the wonderfully smoky bacon.
I didn’t find the sweet potato hash to be very sweet potato-y at all, which I was fine with. The potatoes were nicely cooked, but I only at a few as I wanted to keep the carb count on the lower side, knowing I would be getting my fill at Food & Wine later in the day!
Matt and I each ordered a Bloody Mary, described as “Kouzzina’s version of this spicy classic” ($6.50). We both enjoyed this spicy drink that features a heat that sneaks up on you.
The garnish features olive, lime and cucumber. You can certainly taste the hint of cucumber in the drink, helping to cool the heat. I know of a couple people who swear by this Bloody Mary, and Matt and I agree it’s one of the best we’ve tried on property! 
Matt wasn’t too hungry when we arrived, so he ordered a side of bacon ($4.99). He was relieved to see its thick-cut when it arrived, along with the fact their were four hearty slices unlike what he received at Captain’s Grille a few weeks ago. Between a few bites of my dish, the bacon and his Bloody Mary, he was energized enough to start his day at Epcot!
The food we had was fantastic and I have no complaints. The restaurant was quiet, guest-wise, and our server was attentive without making us feel like she needed to turn the table. I have heard a lot of guests mention that service can be slow even with the restaurant quiet, but we certainly didn’t feel this way. We were there for a leisurely breakfast and that’s exactly what we received, and at no point did we feel ignored. It’s certainly a top pick for breakfast in the Epcot area in our book, and we look forward to enjoying dinner there hopefully in the near future!
Have you dined at Kouzzina for breakfast? How was your food and overall experience?
I’m glad my zealous endorsements of the stacked breakfast and Bloody Mary weren’t off the mark. I love Kouzzina for both breakfast and dinner, but especially breakfast. It’s such a nice way to start the day!
Oh gee. I need to get on this. Bloody marys? Bacon?? Sweet potatoes? Love this!
Melissa – You know I can’t look at the place without thinking of you! Glad I finally reviewed it – such a quality place in my breakfast experiences alone!
Estelle – Absolutely give it a try! I have no doubt you’ll enjoy it for breakfast or dinner (even though I have yet to try dinner there myself!).
I can’t wait for my ressie on Wednesday (I might even hit it on Monday if I don’t make the early hours for AK or just hit it again on Friday before I have to go home). Just can’t decide if I want the waffle, the stacked breakfast or the skillet (which might be a little too big I think lol).
I don’t think you can go wrong with whatever you order! The skillet IS huge for one person (but a great value for the price!). I had to leave a good bit behind, even when focusing on sticking to the higher protein items!
Kouzzina’s is a great place for a pre-Epcot breakfast! I’ve had the skillet before too – but with the eggs AND the meat left off (I’m a vegetarian and am not really into eggs much either). It was amazing – they subbed in some extra vegetables and with the Greek cheese, the hash, arugula, onions, bread, etc. it was very very tasty – one of the best savoury vegetarian breakfasts I’ve had. They also do pitchers of their delicious sangria at breakfast – great way to start a day off!
It’s great to hear they were so accommodating for your breakfast! Matt’s not a fan of eggs but gave them a try and liked it. It’s so filling and delicious! I have tried the sangria on my first visit and it’s fantastic, and who doesn’t love to be able to order sangria by the pitcher?!
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Wonderful breakfasts at Kouzzina, we especially like it earlier because it tends to be quieter. When I think about it, darn shame we haven’t been since last Thanksgiving :O!
It’s also nice since breakfast options are so limited in the parks and fall to either buffets or pastries.
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