3. Half Rotisserie Chicken Platter, Monsters Café

Monsters Café is a must-see for fans of the classic monster movies. From Frankenstein to the Creature From the Black Lagoon, each room is filled with props and décor sure to make the represented monster feel at home. An “electric chair” sits out front, and the overall feel is a mad scientist’s lair.

If you’re in the mood for comfort food, it would be tough to beat the half rotisserie chicken platter. Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli, this huge plate of food is sure to fortify even the biggest eaters.

4. Roast Beef Sandwich Combo, Beverly Hills Boulangerie

Located just inside the park gates, the Beverly Hills Boulangerie is just the sort of eatery where you could imagine health-conscious celebrities stopping for a quick bite. With a surprisingly extensive menu of gourmet sandwiches, muffins, and pastries, the Boulangerie is also one of the few counter-service spots to offer hearty breakfast options. During Halloween Horror Nights, the outdoor tables are my favorite place to watch the scare actors interacting with the crowd.

Although everything on the menu is good, the roast beef sandwich combo is a particularly nice option. Served on your choice of a baguette or a croissant, accompanied by fresh fruit and potato salad, with any of a long list of fresh muffins for dessert, this is the go-to choice for a light yet complete meal.

5. Banana Split, Schwab’s Pharmacy

It’s not exactly the healthiest choice, but the large banana split at Schwab’s Pharmacy could double as a meal replacement. The small shop is modeled after the Hollywood drugstore counter where Lana Turner was allegedly discovered in 1937. The menu features Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and the small counter is a perfect place to beat the heat and escape the crowds for a little while.

In general, it is tough to find a bad meal at Universal Orlando. The restaurants are inventively themed, the menus creative, and the food high quality. Yet in this author’s opinion, these tasty treats edge out the competition inside the Studios park by the smallest margin. What about you? Do you have a favorite counter-service meal at Universal Studios Florida? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!