You’ve likely heard about how wonderful, yet expensive, The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk is, but we can say that after dining in both the restaurant and visiting the bakery multiple times, in most cases, we find the higher price to be worth the experience.

We’ve found THE BEST chicken tenders on Disney World property!

While we’re usually pretty ecstatic when we hear about a new menu item at the location, words can’t express how curious and thrilled we were to hear that the restaurant just added chicken tenders to its menu! We grabbed a reservation ASAP to try them out, and let’s just say, these might be the BEST chicken tenders in the entirety of Disney World.

The Chicken Tenders with Pommes Frites are now available for $25 on the restaurant side of The Cake Bake Shop, which does mean a reservation is highly recommended. Now, when we sat down and ordered, our server did warn us that these do take time to come out, as each order is hand-breaded ONLY when they’re ordered, so there’s no major preparation done in advance. When they came out, we could immediately see why — they LOOKED incredible, and our mouths were already watering.

Look at these!

When they came out, they were so hot that we couldn’t hold them just yet, and they were practically radiating heat. It also comes with French Fries, as well as ketchup and house-made ranch. They were HUGE, and with that in mind, this could be shared between two people, or you’ll easily have some to bring home for leftovers. The tenders themselves are easily the best chicken tenders we’ve ever had in Disney World. They are so perfectly crunchy and just the right thickness on the outside, aren’t greasy at all, and are so tender and juicy inside. It was clear from the flavor that fresh chicken was used, because the flavor was spot on.

Look at these things!

As for the fries, they were seasoned perfectly with some pepper, and we loved dipping them in the ranch, which had just the right amount of spice to it. Our only tiny complaint was that we recommend asking for extra ranch if you plan to use it, as we don’t feel you get enough. However, our server was incredible and made sure we had plenty to take home with our leftovers!

The ranch was incredible!

Even when our reporter brought the leftovers home and shared them with her household, it was agreed that they were STILL worlds better than any of the other chicken tenders in Disney World, and even on Disney Cruise Line. Sure, $25 is a lot to pay when there are cheaper chicken tenders around the parks, but let’s be honest — classic Disney chicken tenders may hit the spot, but they’re very generic and don’t knock your socks off in the slightest. 

Chicken Strips and Fries

Even the newer Chicken Tenders on property that are upgraded with toppings, like the Seaside Chicken Strips at Columbia Harbour House, the Lemon Pepper-Parmesan Chicken Strips at Pinocchio Village Haus, the Spicy Aioli Chicken Strips at Rosie’s All-American Cafe, or the other six additions added in late 2025, are still classic Disney chicken tenders at their core. They don’t even come close to these!

Buffalo Chicken Strips

Now, we do love Chicken Guy! chicken tenders, as well as the ones you’ll find at Everglazed, both in Disney Springs, and you’ll still find us recommending those if you want some tasty tenders at a lower price, but if you’re looking for the best of the best, The Cake Bake Shop is the way to go. 

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