City Works Chef Selects launches a new round of limited-time dishes and cocktails at Disney Springs starting August 12. We checked them out early. Through a quirk of scheduling, we found ourselves with an invite to try the new City Works Chef Selects menu items. This happened one day after we got a sneak peek at the new beverages coming to the restaurant for the fall.

A brand-new lineup of limited-time menu items is heading to City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs. Starting August 12 and running through October 6, guests visiting the West Side neighborhood can enjoy a fresh rotation of food and drink specials. This exciting new collection replaces the previous round of Chef Selects, bringing a wonderful blend of savory comfort foods, collaborative bites, and autumn-inspired cocktails to the table.

City Works is well known for offering an extensive array of craft beers and elevated gastropub fare. Their rotating Chef Selects program allows the culinary team to showcase creative, seasonal twists on classic dishes. Whether you are dropping in for a quick bite at the bar, grabbing a meal before a show at Cirque du Soleil, or catching up on sports on their massive HDTV screens, these exclusive limited-time offerings offer a great reason to stop by.

City Works Chef Selects: New Savory Food Items

The new food lineup includes a crowd-pleasing return alongside inventive new options:

• Smoked Brisket Reuben Egg Rolls ($16.95): Stuffed with smoked brisket, bacon-braised sauerkraut, Gruyère cheese, and wrapped in a crispy wonton shell, these rolls are served alongside spicy cider ale mustard aioli and a smokey chipotle thousand island dressing. Fan-favorite foodies will recognize these returning gems from last year’s menu lineup. However, guests should note that they have received a slight price increase from their previous $15.45 cost.
• French Onion Flatbread ($20.95): Taking inspiration from classic French onion soup, this flatbread is topped with rich French onion style onions, melted Gruyère, mozzarella, truffled mushrooms, and fresh green onions for an earthy, savory flavor profile.
• Beer Battered Onion Rings ($17.95): Created as a special collaboration between Disney Day Drinkers and City Works, these thick-cut beer-battered onion rings feature a flavorful blend of chili crisp ranch, house BBQ sauce, and onion ash. According to reporting from Orlando Business Journal, this unique collaborative dish is expected to have a shorter availability window than the rest of the menu, only sticking around through September 8. However, we expect the Beer Battered Onion Rings to be around through October 6.

Our Review of the Three New City Works Chef Selects Menu Items

City Works is known for serving up classic American bar food with an elevated twist, and the upcoming City Works Chef Selects limited-time menu, available from August 12 through October 6, serves as an example of that creative approach. Here is a breakdown of our early preview of the new food offerings. For full disclosure, we were hosted for this visit so please bear that in mind regarding our thoughts.

Smoked Brisket Reuben Egg Rolls ($16.95)

• The Dish: Smoked brisket, bacon-braised sauerkraut, gruyere cheese, and a wonton wrapper, served with spicy cider ale mustard aioli and smokey chipotle Thousand Island.
• Tasting Notes: Returning at a slightly higher price point than past iterations, these easily shareable egg rolls are designed for guests seeking elevated bar bites beyond standard options. Depending on the dip you choose, the flavor profile shifts: the aioli highlights the savory smoked brisket, while the Thousand Island leans heavily into the classic Reuben profile. Note that balance may vary slightly by visit.

French Onion Flatbread ($20.95)

• The Dish: French onion style onions, gruyere, mozzarella, truffled mushrooms, and green onions.
• Tasting Notes: Generously portioned for sharing, this dish delivers solid flavor consistent with other flatbreads at City Works. For readers unfamiliar, truffled mushrooms are infused with the earthy, rich aroma of truffle oil or essence. While this creates a distinct taste profile that might surprise some palates, it fits the French onion theme well and provides an outstanding, flavor-forward vegetarian option. Still, guests should not expect a “French Onion Soup” flavor. This provides elevated French onions and mushrooms.

Beer Battered Onion Rings ($17.95)

• The Dish: A collaboration with Disney Day Drinkers featuring thick-cut beer-battered onion rings, chili crisp ranch, house BBQ sauce, and onion ash.
• Tasting Notes: You can taste the extra labor in this dish. The thick batter stays wonderfully crispy while keeping the full onion intact inside. While house BBQ sauce remains a classic pairing, the chili crisp ranch provides a more subtle complement that pairs surprisingly well with the garnish of onion ash and parsley. It is a unique take on traditional bar food that shines as a limited-time offering.

Handcrafted Seasonal Cocktails

To complement the hearty dishes, City Works is introducing two brand-new handcrafted drinks that bring rich fall notes to the late summer warmth:

• Harvest Highball ($15.95): A refreshing yet warming cocktail mixed with Lunazul Reposado tequila, crisp apple juice, agave syrup, lime juice, ground cinnamon, and topped off with Fever-Tree sparkling pink grapefruit soda.
• Chocolate Banana Bread Old Fashioned ($15.95): A creative spin on a classic cocktail featuring Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon, Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur, sweet Demerara syrup, and aromatic chocolate bitters.

City Works Chef Selects: Plan Your Visit

With the full Chef Selects lineup running from August 12 through October 6, diners have plenty of time to head down to Disney Springs and try these dishes. However, if those Disney Day Drinkers collaborative Beer Battered Onion Rings are at the top of your must-try list, be sure to plan your visit before September ends. Whether you are looking to pair a Chocolate Banana Bread Old Fashioned with crispy brisket egg rolls or simply share a flatbread with friends, City Works Eatery & Pour House continues to be one of the top spots for unique limited-time eats at Walt Disney World. For more information about City Works Eatery & Pour House, visit the restaurant’s official website.

For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!

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