I had the brisket for another time a few days after I filmed this, and it was good, but VERY fatty. Maybe my home town just has better barbeque, but I swear back beat queue was much less fatty last year and had much more mouthwatering food. Either that, or it’s just been outshone by farmhouse kitchen and grill, lol I’m not gonna say there’s no bias in my viewpoint. There always is a little bit. But I’m glad you love it! And I hope others see your comment and try it!
I would hope you give Miss Keats another try, sounds like they were having growing pains. Always great for us. Also, Backbeat bbq would likely accommodate you if you asked for no sauce. Great video, thanks.
1st Place Miskeets Steak Burrito Bowl and indoor seating. Most filling in the park also. I like sitting at the Farmhouse if I get Chik-fil-A or Wagon Wheel Pizza. Coasters Fried Chicken Sandwhich was good. Didn't eat at the other places this season. The lines were so long a couple weeks ago (and it wasn't a Sat) I'm glad I packed a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwhich. Of Note: Last season 1st Place Stockades' Blackjack BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger. They got rid of it for some sort of veggie monstrosity. The brisket in Miskeets was excellent when they first had a few season's ago prior to BackBeat BBQ. When they served it there it's been terrible. Hugo's is good but was more fun & susbstantial when it was the International smorgasbord all-you-can-eat buffet of Midway Market.
I agree with most the list except Hugo’s. We went there the 2nd most this season, but didn’t enjoy the pizza. The piadia and raviolis are great but it’s not a lot of food. My kids wanted to move away to wagon wheel mostly and then coral when we found it was the same pizza. Also the corral pizza seems near identical to wagon wheel so we rate that equally for the pizza. Backbeatque used to be our #1 last year but we only went a couple times this year because initially they didn’t have pulled pork anymore. I think the mac and cheese also changed because my kids didn’t like it anymore. Something you didn’t mention probably because it’s at the water park is Crystal rock cafe. That was our 2nd favorite after farmhouse. They had shrimp skewers that were awesome. And the mac and cheese was the best in the park. They also had burnt ends and other stuff that looked good but we always got the shrimp. Anyway enjoyed the list and definitely agree farmhouse is king. I am really optimistic about the grand pavilion and what they will have next year.
@@PatrickRyan150 yes, I was able to visit opening weekend. The meal i had at the Grand Pavilion was a little over half the size of the meal at the farmhouse. all the food was good though. I really liked the Syracuse potatoes
Ah! Been waiting on this one forever. Honestly, I think Hugo’s and Farmhouse are the best on property and Backbeat and Perkins are the worst. Coasters is an underrated gem and I'm super mixed on Melt. I still have quite a few to try though like Tomo and Bay Harbor. I have big hopes for those.
I miss the Midway Market! It was great all you could eat & offered very good food & variety. I didn't like Hugo's at all. Probably because my mom was Italian & I ate authentic Italian food & sauce. Love the food at the Farmhouse Grill, but the portions in 2023 are fit for a baby.
Ok I'll try not to make my comment to long. First off want to say that although I disagree with your list, i still respect it and the review of each place is pretty spot on. Except for one which is Hugo's. The pizza there is gross. The something in the sauce is taste off and always kind of taste doughy or mushy. The cheesy bread side wasn't to bad and I haven't tried the pasta options. Might be because I hated the pizza so much. Johnny Rockets used to be great especially when they had the dancing servers but its usually closed during the week and only open on weekends. Melts, I haven't eaten at and I'm sure its good or ok but I've refused to go there because I'm still a little upset that they closed Joe Cools Cafe. I noticed you didn't have The Mac Shack on your list. Every time I have gone this past season, it was closed. I've have yet to see it open. That is one my brother refuses to go to because his favorite place was Pinks. My top 3 would be 3) Coasters 2) BackBeatQue 1) Farmhouse Kitchen Panda would be #1 for me but since I can get it just about anywhere outside the park is the reason it's not in my top 3. Sorry for the long comment. I enjoy the content and keep up the great work!
Do u know apx how many meals ud have to eat to on the meal pass to break even? Obviously they don't all cost them same but a general ball park would be useful
Ok, this isn’t scientific or exact but lets say average meal price is $15, CF food cost would be $5. At $150, I would say you need to eat 30+ meals during the season to break even. I hope this helps.
In regards to Chick & Peete's.... What exactly is available on the meal plan? I didn't think it was very many things but I have heard different stories. What can you get there?
Nobody seems to like derby dogs? I only had it once but I had the "3 mini dog combo" loaded them up with chili, jalapenos, cheese and it was pretty good I mean it's Hot dogs ..But everyone else says how horrible it was so maybe i just got lucky or I was STARVING 😂
I disagree with MissKeat Smokehouse being so low, it's definitely top 5 and on-par with Hank's/Enrique's (now) at Kings Island. Same concept and one thing I love about MissKeat Smokehouse is the enormous dining area and ability to do work on my laptop with free CP wifi from the back corner in there. And its own bathroom inside. It's one of my go to places. Of course I've done the gamut many times over at CP, KI, MichAdventure, SFGAmerica, SFFT, SFOT, WoF, Silver Dollar City, and other parks.
Hugo was my least favorite restaurant till my last visit on the last Op. Day this year It went up drastically. When Hugo first opened, it really bugged my stomach, and would make me either sick or put me inside the raptor toilets next door, as I have Acid reflects from getting heartburn easily, and something with the seasoning bothered me. However, I went and got pizza Oct. 30, and it was great, so was the lemon sponge cake.
the melt was a let down last year during halloweekends. no line, got a table right away only to be neglected by our server for what's seemed like an eternity for overpriced mediocre food. that being said, I'll always give a place second chance
MY RANKINGS: [I only include meal plan friendly options, so something like Melt doesn't qualify. I don't take my wallet into amusement parks; that is a strict religion of mine.] 1) Chickies and Petes (excellent meal plan options, great indoor experience) 2) Boardwalk (haven't tried it yet, but meal plan options and experience look great) 3) Cedar Farmhouse (it is outside, but steak, and located near Maverick and SteVe) 4) Hugo's (solid Italian food options not just pizza, full indoor experience) 5) Miss Keat's Smokehouse (Chipotle fare, full indoor experience unlike KI Enrique's) 6) BackBeatQue (it is outside, but solid barbecue and located near waterpark and TTD2) 7) Panda Express (don't know how much longer it'll last, but it is the only Asian in CP) Really, nothing else qualifies. I'm a healthy eater and don't eat junk food like fries, greasy burgers, greasy fried chicken-flavored tenders, greasy pizza, etc. Occasionally I'll get a corn dog with a spare meal late in the night from Happy Friar, and ask them to skip the fries because I don't eat fries. I'm a meal plan maestro as well. I'm the kind of 30-year-old ritualistic enthusiast customer that deep down inside theme park finance leadership people hate with a passion.
Wagon wheel pizza is DEFINITELY THE BEST PIZZA IN THE PARK!!! Strictly based on taste, flavor, and quality Wagon Wheel is in another league then Hugo's pizza! However, you only get 1 slice with the meal plan and that is RIDICULOUS but that is another issue. Also They still have all the BBQ sauces etc outside of BackBeat BBQ for your use. Another helpful video.....#LETSGO
@@SVeillance Its Literally an Amusement Park so my parameters are adjusted going in...But I think it all depends on what your taste is. Wagon Wheel reminds me more of the NYC pizza i grew up on, Hugo's taste like a microwave pizza to me. Anyone I've brought to CP has really enjoyed Wagon Wheel Pizza for Amusement Park pizza it's great
@@huddyr1112 funny thing is that this is exactly what I’m talking about. Everyone has different tastes! I actually REALLY like wagon wheel pizza. I think it holds up.
Thanks for the honest and thorough restaurant reviews. Cedar Point has never been known for good food. The exception is Bay Harbor, which sets just outside the park. The food quality, presentation, and service at BH is far better than anything you’ll find inside the park (you’ll pay more for it too of course). When I was at the park a couple of weekends ago, you couldn’t get near even the worst places on your list due to the massive crowds.
Also...I was not aware that you have to make reservations for Johnny Rockets I have Never been there, and maybe that is why 🤷🏾♂️ So I'm going to try it in 186 days 😂😂😂
Did you film this In order and get your steps in or did you just keep a list and film as you went along ? Lol my husband and I are sitting here betting each other which one it was lol
@@notyournormalg1 in my husbands defense a while back you were saying how “it’s your year” for fitness and how you were counting steps and what not. And he’s like no way ! He’s totally doing it as a workout. I was like no honey he’s male. You guys are the best at figuring out how to do things as easy as possible. Lol I was joking ! It was a joke !
YOU HEATHEN!!!!!! 😂😂😂 That Panda Express is NOT THE SAME AS REGULAR PANDA EXPRESS 💯! It smells AMAZING! I'll give you that 😂 But the taste is off! EVERYTHING tastes like microwave food or something idk My wife LOVES Panda Express and Asian food in general But she says the same thing she won't eat it at CP because it's doesn't taste like normal Panda Express idk why
@@notyournormalg1 yeah it's weird that's what she told me and then I tried it once and I had to agree it does not taste like the Panda Express at the mall or if you go to a drive-thru Panda Express or whatever, It smells great but tastes like chemicals IMO😂
As far as Hugo's.... I've had it a handful of times... The calzones and strombolis are ok in a pinch, i don't recommend it but it's not the worst! That's about as good as Hugo's gets unfortunately! The pizza has no flavor and is pretty bad microwave pizza! As far as the pasta, they usually do like a fresh prepared, made in front of you chicken alfredo or some kind of tomato based rigatoni and it looks DELICIOUS but don't let that fool you, they DO NOT know how to use seasoning it is bland, and the flavors are WAY off! So if anyone is Italian or simply a lover of Italian food (FULL DISCLOSURE MY MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS WERE BORN IN SICILY) then this place is definitely not for you/us You may even find it insulting NO BON APPETIT🇮🇹
