Is Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle worth it? We review the hard liege waffle, subpar sauce, and lack of utensils at this Universal Studios Florida snack stand.

Earlier this week, we wrote about the new-ish Garlic Parm Sliders at Universal Islands of Adventure. Today, we will tell a different tale, proving that we watched the Shrek movies too many times. Welcome to the tale of Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle at Swamp Snacks at Universal Studios Florida.

Alright, park pals, grab your earwax earplugs and your magic mirrors because we are venturing deep, deep into the Dreamworks area of Universal Studios Florida. Our target: Swamp Snacks. This unassuming kiosk, which is basically the outhouse of culinary dreams in this neck of the woods, has had its share of… issues. Did you see our review of the Swamp Dog? Yeah, that didn’t go well, and this place was already struggling like an ogre in a spelling bee.

Well, the swamp has birthed a new offering, and spoiler alert: it’s not a fairytale ending. Today, we’re dissecting Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle. Let’s say, this ain’t “Making Waffles in the Morning” material. In fact, we are not making this waffle any morning. Ever!

First, let’s look at the damage. The current menu at Swamp Snacks, which seems to have evolved into a strange beast, is listed below. Note the pricing and the dreaded switch that prompted this review.

The Swamp Snacks Menu

SHREKXEL – $13.49 – FRESH From FIONA’S KITCHEN! (SHREK OUT THE CHEESE, TRY SOME!)

SWAMP DOG – $10.49 – oozing green cheese hot dog wrapped in pizza tree bark

DONKEY’S TRIPLE CHOCOLATE WAFFLE – $9.99 – liege waffle, chocolate sauce, chocolate whipped topping, cookie crumbs

OGRE CORN – green ranch seasoning

• SOUVENIR BUCKET – $15.79
• SOUVENIR REFILL – $3.99
• CUP – $7.49

Beverages

• Coca-Cola freestyle – $4.79
• POWERADE – $5.50
• MINSTER ENERGY – $5.75
• Draft Beer (20 oz. or in a souvenir pilsner +3) – $11.50
• Canned Beer – $10.75-13.00

Where Did Our Waffle Go?

Did you see it? The casualty? They removed the Far Far A Waffle. This is a MASSIVE downgrade for an already struggling food location. The Far Far A Waffle, while not perfect, was a unique, savory option. Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle is a messy beast. First, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen’s menu became smaller. Then, Fast Food Boulevard lost the only unique items on the menu. Now this! When will it end? As Lord Farquaad says to Gingy, “Now my patience has reached its end!

Now, on to the critique of Donkey’s masterpiece. Donkey is known for his eternal optimization, but even he would likely look at this waffle and say, “Oh, wow! This is… something else.”

Breakdown of Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle

Here is the breakdown of why Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle should stay in Far, Far Away land:

1. The Waffle Foundation (The Ogre’s Layer of Sadness): The heart of Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle dessert is a liege waffle. Universal Orlando Resort typically nails these, especially during food festivals where they serve them warm and caramelized. This liege waffle was a total miss. It was tasteless and too hard. Instead of a nice, sugary crust, we got something resembling a solidified brick of flavorless flour. It lacked the rich, doughy texture that makes liege waffles special.
2. The Triple Chocolate (More Like Double-Trouble): The menu lists chocolate sauce, chocolate whipped topping, and cookie crumbs. The chocolate sauce was absolutely below average. It tasted synthetic and cheap, not like the decadent sauce you’d hope for in a “Triple Chocolate” dessert. The whole thing felt like a poorly executed attempt at “more is more” that landed squarely in “less is less.” Also, the chocolate whipped topping and cookie crumbles do not help much.
3. The Mess and the Hazard (Beware the Bog of Chocolate): The Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle is messy. The entire premise seems designed to cover you in sticky, low-quality chocolate. For families wandering the Dreamworks area, this is a major red flag. If you are trying to avoid getting a “chocolate mess” all over your hands and your park-day clothes, this is your worst enemy. It oozes. It drips. It’s a disaster.
4. Operational Chaos: Let’s add to the experience: the team members working at Swamp Snacks looked completely bewildered. When we ordered this (it’s a relatively new item, mind you), they appeared confused and had to figure out how to make it. This operational confusion is never a great sign. To make matters worse, the stand had NO utensils. Yes, you read that right. No forks, no knives, just a messy, sticky, hard-as-a-brick waffle to be eaten with your bare, already-chocolate-covered hands. This isn’t just a snack; it’s a test of hygiene. By the way, we left this area and found utensils elsewhere!

Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle Final Thoughts

At $9.99, Donkey’s Triple Chocolate Waffle is a definitive ‘Avoid’. It’s a culinary journey into the swamp with no layers to reveal. The waffle itself is terrible, the toppings are subpar, and the practical eating experience is a nightmare. This menu change has taken away a unique, albeit strange, option (the pepperoni waffle) and replaced it with a dessert that should be relegated to the Duloc dumpster. Avoid this bog!

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