We Tried EPCOT’s Viral Burger Crêpe, and We Have Thoughts…

We saw the new Burger Breton on Instagram, so this weekend we hightailed it over to EPCOT to give it a try. (I've always wanted to say that. Shoutout to Stacey from Must-Do Disney.)

It's brand new at La Crêperie de Paris, filled with cheddar cheese, ground beef and caramelized onions. It's $18.75 on its own, or you can get it through the $39.95 Prix Fixe Menu. That includes the Soupe du Jour or Salade Maison, one galette, a drink and a dessert crêpe.

We went in pretty optimistic. Disney has a whole lineage of cheeseburger-style things we love, especially the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and Cheeseburger Steamed Pods - Bao Buns from Satu'li Canteen. Unfortunately, this one fell flat. Which, I guess, is fitting for a crêpe.

I didn't even finish half of the Burger Breton

As soon as the waitress brought the crêpes to us, I could tell I wasn’t going to enjoy mine, and even from a distance I could see the grease already seeping through the buckwheat crêpe, which had soaked up so much of it that it was hard to pick up and even harder to get through. I kept taking bites because I was still waiting for that delicious burger flavor to show up, but instead I mostly got a combination of the sauce and cheese, which on any normal day may not be a bad thing, but I ordered a burger crêpe expecting it to taste like a burger, so eventually I just stopped trying. I didn't even finish half of it, and honestly I may not have made it that far if I hadn't forced myself.

I am unusually sensitive to greasy, fatty foods, so this could definitely just be me, but on a hot summer day in Florida it was not my thing, and I actually ended up enjoying the side salad more because the tomatoes were really fresh and, honestly, it was just much easier to eat. Hayley had a better experience with hers and liked it more than I did, but even she wasn't overly impressed.

The Soupe du Jour was my favorite part

The Soupe du Jour that day was some sort of potato bacon soup. Honestly, I can't remember exactly what the waitress said, but it sounded good enough to choose over the salad. If you know me, you know choosing soup over a salad is a big choice. It ended up being my favorite part of the whole meal.

We forgot the photo until most of the soup was gone. The serving level in this image was digitally restored using the soup that remained.

For the drink, I planned to order the Cider Mojito, only to find out it wasn't included in the prix fixe menu. Our server recommended the Demi Sec instead, so that's what we ordered. It tasted just like fizzy apple juice, and I mean that in a good way. That's funny considering I've never liked apple juice. Luckily, it wasn't too sweet or too alcohol-y.

The Poire was good, but it didn't save the meal

The Poire was a much nicer way to finish. Ours was a little overcooked, but not enough to stop us from enjoying it.

There were plenty of pears tucked into the middle, most of which I pretty much stole from Hayley. The outside had chocolate ganache that reminded us of a lighter version of Nutella. It did a really nice job of adding that chocolate flavor without overwhelming the entire crêpe. It was good, but it wasn't the best crêpe I've ever had. That may just be a personal preference for more berry-flavored things.

One thing Disney gets right here is not overloading the crêpe with filling. You can actually taste everything instead of fighting through a pile of toppings. Cough, cough. The crêpe place at Universal.

Save your money and use the quick service window

Overall, this was a 3/5 meal for us. The soup was my favorite part, but at $39.95 per person before tax and tip, the Prix Fixe Menu felt expensive and nothing else stood out enough to justify it, especially when you can get a galette from the window and save the extra money to use elsewhere in the park.

We'd stick to Crêpes À Emporter next time. Disney currently charges $10.25 to $12.50 for the savory galettes at the window, so it's an easy way to spend less unless you specifically want something that's only served inside.

That includes the Saumon with smoked salmon and crème fraîche, the Chèvre with goat cheese and spinach, and the Savoyarde with raclette, bacon and Bayonne ham. The Burger Breton is also only served inside, but after trying it once, it wouldn't be enough to bring us back.

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)