Stella Nova Restaurant & Bar Review (Menus and Prices)
If you’ve been searching for what food is available during your stay at the Stella Nova Resort during your Universal Orlando Vacation, this post is for you.
The cafe is on site is called Cosmos Cafe and Market, alonside a lobby bar, the Nova Bar, and a casual poolside resturant, the Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill.
I stayed at Stella Nova in July 2026 and ate my way through all of it. Since the hotel with no sit-down restaurant, as it’s aimed at an audience on a budget, the quality of the quick-service food matters a lot more than usual.
Here’s every place to eat and drink at the resort, the Stella Nova menu highlights with prices, and my honest take on what’s worth your money.
You might be surprised at how amazing the food is at Stella Nova!
The Lay of the Land: How Dining Works at Stella Nova
Stella Nova is a value-tier hotel, and the dining setup reflects it. There are four ways to eat here:
Cosmos Cafe and Market — the main quick-service cafe plus a grab-and-go market, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill — the walk-up pool bar and grill
Nova Bar — the craft cocktail bar in the lobby
Pizza delivery — the only “room service,” delivered to your door in the evenings
There is no table service, no character meals, and no buffet. If you want a sit-down dinner, you’re taking the ten-minute walk to Epic Universe (ticket required) or the shuttle to CityWalk or one of Universal’s other properties.
Cosmos Cafe and Market (a.k.a. the Stella Nova Cafe)
This is the spot most people mean when they search for the Universal Studios Stella Nova cafe.
It’s a counter-service restaurant off the lobby where you order at registers (or mobile order), grab a pager, and pick a seat, with an attached market selling grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, snacks, desserts, beer, and wine for the room.
Breakfast and Pricing
Breakfast runs American favorites with a couple of surprises. Menu highlights and prices include:
Savory Plates
All-Galaxy Classic Breakfast – $13
Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon and pork sausage, breakfast potatoes, and fresh baked biscuit
Huevos Rancheros – $14
Two over easy eggs, black beans, Cotija cheese, guacamole, potatoes, house-made pico de gallo, cilantro, and tostada
Eggs Benedict – $15
Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin, hollandaise sauce, breakfast potatoes
Tofu & Egg White Omelet (Vegetarian, Gluten-free) – $14
Fluffy egg whites, tofu, mushrooms, onions, pickled baby peppers, spinach, and tomatoes
Biscuits & Gravy Casserole – $14
Two sunny-side-up eggs, crumbled sausage gravy, Swiss cheese, onions, and freshly-baked biscuits
Croque Madame – $13
Sourdough bread, country ham, Swiss cheese sauce, over easy eggs, and breakfast potatoes
Sweet Plates
Challah French Toast (Vegetarian) – $12
Mixed berry compote, folded cream, and powdered sugar
Chicken & Waffle – $15
Fried chicken, Belgian waffle, and whipped honey butter
Belgian Waffle (Vegetarian) – $12
Mixed berry compote, folded cream, and powdered sugar
Banana-Walnut Buttermilk Pancakes (Vegetarian) – $14
Caramelized bananas and chopped walnuts
Buttermilk Pancakes – $12
Whipped honey butter, mixed berry compote, and powdered sugar
Stuffed Croissant (Vegetarian) – $11
Mixed berries, cream cheese, and cornflake crust
Handheld Sandwiches
Served with choice of breakfast potatoes or fruit cup
Breakfast Burrito (Vegetarian) – $12
Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, green and red peppers, guacamole, sour cream, onions, potatoes, salsa, and flour tortilla
Country Ham, Egg, & Cheddar Cheese Croissant Sandwich – $11
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Pork Sausage, Egg, & Cheddar Cheese English Muffin Sandwich – $11
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Bacon, Egg, & Cheddar Cheese Bagel Sandwich – $11
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Smashed Avocado Toast (Vegetarian) – $10
Multigrain toast, avocado, crunchy seeds, pickled vegetables, and radish
Bakery
Monkey Bread – $10
Chocolate, cinnamon, walnuts, and sweet glaze
Butter Croissant – $4.25
Almond Croissant – $4.75
Chocolate Croissant – $4.75
Fresh Baked Muffins – $4.50
Cranberry orange or Blueberry
Fresh Baked Banana-Nut Muffin (Gluten-free) – $4.50
Fresh Baked Maui Morning Muffin (Vegan) – $4.50
Bagel – $4
Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, or Everything
Donuts – $4
Glazed, Chocolate Frosted Sprinkles, or Vanilla Frosted Sprinkles
Fresh Baked Cookies – $4
Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, or White Chocolate Macadamia
Kids’ Breakfast Menu
Served with choice of small low-fat milk, small apple juice or bottled water.Ages 9 and under.
All-Galaxy Classic Breakfast – $8
Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon and pork sausage, breakfast potatoes, and fresh baked biscuit
Challah French Toast (Vegetarian) – $8
Mixed berry compote, folded cream, and powdered sugar
Buttermilk Pancakes (Vegetarian) – $8
Option to add chocolate chips
Breakfast Side Items
Breakfast Meats – $5
Applewood smoked bacon, Chicken sausage, or Pork sausage
Breakfast Potatoes (Vegetarian) – $4.50
Scrambled Eggs – $5
Steel Cut Oatmeal (Vegetarian) – $5.50
Brown sugar, caramelized bananas, and macadamia nuts
Overnight Chilled Oats (Vegetarian) – $6
Oatmilk, chia seeds, dried fruits, honey, and toasted coconut
Greek Yogurt Parfait (Vegetarian) – 7
Mixed berries, honey, and house blend granola
Chobani Greek Yogurt – $4
Blueberry or Vanilla
Assorted Cereal + Low-fat Milk – $5
Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, or Lucky Charms
Assorted Fresh Whole Fruit – $2.25
Banana, Orange, Green apple, or Red apple
Fresh Fruit Bowl – $5
Mix of cantaloupe, grapes, honeydew, and pineapple
One genuinely useful thing to know: there is no standalone Starbucks at Stella Nova, but the coffee counter inside Cosmos Cafe and Market serves Starbucks coffee, teas, and refreshers.
Close enough for a pre-park caffeine run, and the line moves faster than a mall Starbucks anyway.
Lunch and Dinner and Pricing
Later in the day the menu shifts to burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, soups, and pastas. The headliners:
Lunch Salads
Caesar Salad – $12
Crisp romaine, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing
Southwestern Salad (Vegetarian) – $15
Mixed greens, black beans, avocado, grilled corn, cucumbers, green onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and tostada
Falafel Salad (Vegetarian) – $15
Crispy falafel, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, tzatziki + tahini sauce, and warm pita
Tossed Salad (Vegan) – $10
Mixed greens, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, and red onions
Add to Any Salad
Grilled Chicken Breast – $5
Grilled Shrimp – $7
Pan-seared Salmon – $9
Lunch Soups
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup – $9
Chicken, chopped vegetables, and curly noodles
Creamy Tomato Soup – $9
Creamy tomato soup bowl
Creamy Tomato Soup + Whole Grilled Cheese (Vegetarian) – $14
Creamy tomato soup bowl + cheddar cheese melted on sourdough bread
Lunch Grill + More
Served with choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, or small tossed salad.
Stella Burger – $15.50
Double smashed beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cosmic sauce, and brioche bun
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Pickle-fried Chicken Sandwich – $15
Crispy chicken thigh, crunchy coleslaw, pickles, cosmic sauce, and brioche bun
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Grilled Cheese – $14
Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, tomato, and sourdough bread
Pulled Pork Sandwich – $16
Slow-cooked barbecue pulled pork, crunchy coleslaw, house-made barbecue sauce, pickles, onion rings, and brioche bun
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – $15
Crispy chicken breast, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and French baguette
Classic Turkey BLT – $14
Multigrain bread, roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, and dijonnaise
Wrap It Up Veggie (Vegetarian) – $13
Chickpea humus, grilled seasonal vegetables, and flour tortilla
Lunch Pizza
10″ individual size. Gluten-free crust available upon request.
Margherita (Vegetarian) – $15
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil
Mediterranean (Vegetarian) – $16
Mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, grilled vegetables, and black olives
Classic Cheese (Vegetarian) – $13
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Hot Honey Chicken – $15.50
Chicken, grilled corn, caramelized onions, hot chili oil drizzle, and garlic cream
Biondi (Vegetarian) – $15
Ricotta cheese, roasted onions, wild mushrooms, and garlic cream
Meat Additions:
Italian Sausage – $3
Pepperoni – $3
Stella’s Lunch Specials
Fish & Chips – $17
Crispy cod, chips, and house-made tartar sauce
Chicken Quesadilla – $15
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, grilled peppers, avocado, sour cream, house-made pico de gallo, and flour tortilla
Stromboli (Vegetarian) – $14
Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions, and peppers + tomato sauce side
Meat Additions: Italian Sausage ($3) or Pepperoni ($3)
Wings-n-Things – $13
Fried Buffalo-style chicken wings, crisp vegetables, and ranch dressing
Pig in a Blanket – $9
All-beef hot dog glazed with yellow mustard and wrapped in puff pastry
Kids’ Lunch Menu
Served with choice of small low-fat milk, small apple juice or bottled water.Ages 9 and under.
Cheeseburger – $10
Single smashed beef patty, cheddar cheese, and brioche bun. Served with choice of French fries or fruit cup
Cheese Pizza (7″) – $9
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Tenders – $10
Three chicken tenders. Served with choice of French fries or fruit cup.
Very Cheesy Mac-n-Cheese (Vegetarian) – $9
Elbow pasta, three-cheese blend, and toasted panko
Lunch Side Items
Mexican Street Corn (Vegetarian, Gluten-free) – $7
Roasted corn, aioli, chili, cilantro, and lime
Very Cheesy Mac-n-Cheese (Vegetarian) – $7
Elbow pasta, three-cheese blend, and toasted panko
French Fries – $5.50
Sweet Potato Fries – $5.50
Whipped Potatoes – $5.50
Crunchy Coleslaw – $4.75
Lunch Sweet Stuff
Warm Chocolate Walnut Brownie – $9
Hand-whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and powdered sugar
Chocolate Torte – $10
Vanilla sauce and powdered sugar
New York Cheesecake – $10
Mixed berry compote and powdered sugar
Tres Leches Cake – $10
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in milk, hand-whipped cream, and powdered sugar
Dinner Salads
Caesar Salad – $12
Crisp romaine, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing
Southwestern Salad (Vegetarian) – $15
Mixed greens, black beans, avocado, grilled corn, cucumbers, green onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and tostada
Falafel Salad (Vegetarian) – $15
Crispy falafel, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, tzatziki + tahini sauce, and warm pita
Tossed Salad (Vegan) – $10
Mixed greens, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, and red onions
Add to Any Salad
Grilled Chicken Breast – $5
Grilled Shrimp – $7
Pan-seared Salmon – $9
Dinner Soups
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup – $9
Chicken, chopped vegetables, and curly noodles
Creamy Tomato Soup – $9
Creamy tomato soup bowl
Creamy Tomato Soup + Whole Grilled Cheese (Vegetarian) – $13
Creamy tomato soup bowl + cheddar cheese melted on sourdough bread
Dinner Grill and Pricing
Served with choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, or small tossed salad.
Stella Burger – $15.50
Double smashed beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cosmic sauce, and brioche bun
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Pickle-fried Chicken Sandwich – $15
Crispy chicken thigh, crunchy coleslaw, pickles, cosmic sauce, and brioche bun
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Grilled Cheese – $14
Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, tomato, and sourdough bread
Pulled Pork Sandwich – $16
Slow-cooked barbecue pulled pork, crunchy coleslaw, house-made barbecue sauce, pickles, onion rings, and brioche bun
Gluten-free bun available upon request
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – $15
Crispy chicken breast, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and French baguette
Classic Turkey BLT – $14
Multigrain bread, roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, and dijonnaise
Wrap It Up Veggie (Vegetarian) – $13
Chickpea humus, grilled seasonal vegetables, and flour tortilla
Dinner Pizza
10″ individual size. Gluten-free crust available upon request.
Margherita (Vegetarian) – $15
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil
Mediterranean (Vegetarian) – $16
Mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, grilled vegetables, and black olives
Classic Cheese (Vegetarian) – $13
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Hot Honey Chicken – $15.50
Chicken, grilled corn, caramelized onions, hot chili oil drizzle, and garlic cream
Biondi (Vegetarian) – $15
Ricotta cheese, roasted onions, wild mushrooms, and garlic cream
Meat Additions:
Italian Sausage – $3
Pepperoni – $3
Stella’s Dinner Specials
Salmon Fried Rice – $19
Pan-seared salmon fillet, Asian vegetable fried rice, and sesame-ginger vinaigrette
Fish & Chips – $17
Crispy cod, chips, and house-made tartar sauce
Brick Chicken (Gluten-free) – $17
Roasted half chicken, whipped potatoes, fennel, crispy Brussels sprouts, Dijon mustard, and herbs
Shrimp & Grits (Gluten-free) – $18
Sautéed shrimp, stone-ground grits, Tasso ham, soffritto, cheddar cheese, cream, and cayenne molasses
Beef Bolognese – $19
Tomato ragù with slow-cooked ground beef, fettucine, Parmesan cheese, and garlic bread
Stromboli (Vegetarian) – $14
Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions, and peppers + tomato sauce side
Meat Additions: Italian Sausage ($3) or Pepperoni ($3)
Wings-n-Things – $13
Fried Buffalo-style chicken wings, crisp vegetables, and ranch dressing
Pig in a Blanket – $9
All-beef hot dog glazed with yellow mustard and wrapped in puff pastry
Kids’ Dinner Menu
Served with choice of small low-fat milk, small apple juice or bottled water.Ages 9 and under.
Beef Bolognese – $10
Tomato ragù with slow-cooked ground beef, fettucine, Parmesan cheese, and garlic bread
Buttered Noodles – $9
Buttered fettucine and garlic bread
Cheeseburger – $10
Single smashed beef patty, cheddar cheese, and brioche bun. Served with choice of French fries or fruit cup
Cheese Pizza (7″) – $9
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Tenders – $10
Three chicken tenders. Served with choice of French fries or fruit cup.
Very Cheesy Mac-n-Cheese (Vegetarian) – $9
Elbow pasta, three-cheese blend, and toasted panko
Dinner Side Items
Mexican Street Corn (Vegetarian, Gluten-free) – $7
Roasted corn, aioli, chili, cilantro, and lime
Very Cheesy Mac-n-Cheese (Vegetarian) – $7
Elbow pasta, three-cheese blend, and toasted panko
French Fries – $5.50
Sweet Potato Fries – $5.50
Whipped Potatoes – $5.50
Crunchy Coleslaw – $4.75
Dinner Sweet Stuff
Warm Chocolate Walnut Brownie – $9
Hand-whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and powdered sugar
Chocolate Torte – $10
Vanilla sauce and powdered sugar
New York Cheesecake – $10
Mixed berry compote and powdered sugar
Tres Leches Cake – $10
Vanilla sponge cake soaked in milk, hand-whipped cream, and powdered sugar
Prices have likely crept since the opening menus, so treat those as a baseline . Expect $13–$16 for most entrees, which is normal for on-property Orlando and a few dollars kinder than what you’ll pay inside Epic Universe.
The market side is quietly the MVP for families: bottled drinks, breakfast pastries, snacks, and beer and wine you can take back to the room, plus themed treats like the Stella Cookies. Coca-Cola Freestyle machines handle fountain drinks, and the resort sells a refillable mug that works at the Freestyle machines for $19.99 plus tax.
Nova Bar (the “Stella Nova Bar”) and Pricing
Searching for the Stella Nova restaurant & bar lands you here: Nova Bar, the lobby cocktail bar and the closest thing the hotel has to an evening hangout. It sits right in the main lobby with lounge seating, and it leans into the space theme with craft cocktails — including smoked drinks presented under glass cloches — alongside classic cocktails, beer, and wine.
The signature order is The Black Hole, an espresso martini that’s earned a small cult following among Epic Universe regulars. Beer runs Orlando-hotel pricing — think $10.50 for a 16-ounce Stella Artois (yes, Stella at Stella Nova; they know what they’re doing).
At opening, Nova Bar poured from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. — fine for a nightcap, but if you want an afternoon beer, which is what the pool bar is for.
Nova Bar Constellation Cocktails
Stella Nova Old Fashioned
Capella – $16
Grey Goose Vodka shaken with St-Germain Elderflower, chipotle-pineapple syrup and fresh lemon juice with an Absinthe spritz. Served over ice.
Rigel – $16
Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka shaken with blue Curaçao lemon juice and dashes of orange bitters. Served up.
Castor – $16
Patrón Silver Tequila shaken with Cucumber syrup, orgeat, lemon juice. Served up.
Nebula – $16
Los Siete Misters Doba-Yej Mezcal shaken with strawberry-rose syrup and fresh lime juice topped with a mix of Fever-Tree Tonic and Fever-Tree Soda. Served over ice.
Alpha Centauri – $16
Hendrick’s Gin stirred with Cointreau, prosecco, lime juice and topped with a splash of Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. Served over ice.
Super Nova – $16
Michter’s Rye Whiskey stirred with cherry-infused Campari, Braulio and tart cherry syrup. Served smoked over a large ice cube.
Pulsar – $16
Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka shaken with spicy margarita mix, cane syrup and topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. Served over ice.
Sol – $16
Ketel One Oranje Vodka shaken with Aperol, tangerine syrup, lemon juice and honey syrup. Served up.
Pollux – $16
Don Julio Reposado Tequila shaken with kiwi purée, fresh lime juice, cane syrup and topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. Served over ice.
Hoshi – $16
Nigori Sake rolled with Domaine de Canton Ginger, ube syrup and fresh lemon juice. Served up.
The Black Hole – $16
Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka shaken with Patrón XO Café, Braulio and cold brewed espresso. Served up.
Antares – $16
Maker’s Mark Bourbon shaken with muddled blackberries and raspberries, mint with dashes of Angostura Bitters. Served over ice.
Nova Bar Free-Spirited (Zero Proof)
Electra – $12
Lyre’s Coffee Original shaken with espresso cold brew, cane syrup and vanilla. Served up.
Matar – $12
Lyre’s White Cane Spirit shaken with orgeat, cane syrup, fresh lime, floated with Lyre’s Dark Cane Spirit. Served over ice.
Nova Bar Wayfinder Wines and Pricing
Sparkling Wines
Lunetta Prosecco | Veneto, Italy – $14 per glass, $58 per bottle
Ferrari Metodo Classico Brut | Trentino, Italy – $92 per bottle
Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top Brut | Champagne, France – $23 per glass, $98 per bottle
Gruet Brut Rosé | New Mexico, USA – $15 per glass, $64 per bottle
White Wines
Saracco Moscato D’asti | Piedmont, Italy – $12 per glass, $50 per bottle
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio | Friuli, Italy – $10 per glass, $45 per bottle
Aqua di Venus by Ruffino Pinot Grigio | Friuli, Italy – $62 per bottle
Maven’s Oath Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand – $10 per glass, $45 per bottle
Silver by Mer Soleil Chardonnay | Monterey County, California, USA – $12 per glass, $50 per bottle
Decoy by Duckhorn Chardonnay | California, USA – $50 per bottle
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast, California, USA – $14 per glass, $58 per bottle
Rosé Wines
Mas la Chevalière Rosé | Pays d’Oc, France – $10 per glass, $45 per bottle
Red Wines
Maven’s Oath Pinot Noir | California, USA – $10 per glass, $45 per bottle
Primarius Pinot Noir | Wilamette Valley, Oregon, USA – $50 per bottle
Bloom House by Argyle Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA – $14 per glass, $60 per bottle
Browne Merlot | Columbia Valley, Washington, USA – $12 per glass, $50 per bottle
Decoy by Duckhorn Merlot | California, USA – $50 per bottle
Santa Julia Reserva Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina – $10 per glass, $45 per bottle
Browne Malbec | Columbia Valley, Washington, USA – $60 per bottle
Les Légendes R by Domaine Baron de Rothschild | Bordeaux, France – $50 per bottle
Pessimist by Daou Red Blend | Paso Robles, California, USA – $12 per glass, $50 per bottle
Maven’s Oath Cabernet Sauvignon | California, USA – $10 per glass, $45 per bottle
Bonanza by Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon | California, USA – $60 per bottle
Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa County, California, USA – $16 per glass, $72 per bottle
Nova Bar Big Bang Brews and Pricing
Draft Beers and Pricing
Michelob Ultra – $11
Light Lager (4.2% ABV) | St. Louis, MO
Yuengling– $11
Traditional Lager (4.5% ABV) | Pottsville, PA
Stella Artois – $12
Lager (5% ABV) | Belgium
Modelo Especial – $12
Lager (4.4% ABV) | Mexico
Golden Road Mango Cart – $12
Wheat Ale (4% ABV) | Los Angeles, CA
3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale – $12
Blonde Ale (5% ABV) | St. Petersburg, Florida
Sierra Nevada – $12
Pale Ale (5.6% ABV) | Chico, CA
Tank Brewing Freedom Tower – $12
Amber Ale (5.3% ABV) | Miami, FL
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze – $12
IPA (7% ABV) | Fort Collins, CO
Crooked Can High Stepper – $12
American IPA (7% ABV) | Winter Garden, FL
Sideward Moon Boots – $12
American IPA (7% ABV) | Orlando, FL
Seasonal Selection – $12
Canned Beers
Bud Light – $10
Lager (4.2% ABV) | St. Louis, MO
Corona Premier – $11
Light Lager (4% ABV) | Mexico
Miller Lite – $10
Lager (4.2% ABV) | Milwaukee, WI
Budweiser – $10
Lager (5% ABV) | St. Louis, MO
Corona Extra – $11
Lager (5.6% ABV) | Mexico
Dos Equis – $11
Lager (4.2% ABV) | Mexico
Heineken – $11
Lager (5% ABV) | Netherlands
Kona Big Wave – $11
Blonde Ale (4.4 ABV) | Kailua Kona, HI
Bell’s Two Hearted – $11
American IPA (7% ABV) | Kalamazoo, MI
Alcohol-Free Beer
Heineken 0.0 – $8.75
11.2 oz. can | Netherlands
Hard Ciders
Angry Orchard – $9
Crisp Apple, 16 oz. can | Walden, NY
Hard Seltzers
High Noon – $9
Peach or Watermelon, 12 oz. can | Modesto, CA
Nütrl – $9
Pineapple, 12 oz. can | St. Louis, MO
White Claw – $9
Black Cherry, 16 oz. can | Chicago, IL
Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill (Poolside) and Pricing
The pool complex has its own walk-up bar and grill combo. Galaxy Grill covers burgers, quesadillas, salads, and kid-friendly baskets; Galaxy Bar covers cocktails, beer, wine, and frozen drinks for the 21-plus crowd.
The clever part is mobile ordering from your pool chair — you order from your phone and walk up when it’s ready. The catch: no delivery to your lounger, so it’s mobile ordering in the “skip the register line” sense, not walk-around service like at some resorts.
Galaxy Grill Snacks and Pricing
Chips & Dip (Vegetarian) – $9
Seasoned house-cut chips, and creamy roasted onion dip
Chips & Salsa (Vegan, Gluten-Free) – $11
Corn tortilla chips, smashed avocado, tomato salsa, sour cream, and lime
Hummus + Pita (Vegan) – $12
Hummus, black olives, pine nuts, Za’atar spice, and warm pita
Bavarian Pretzel – $12
Served with beer cheese and deli mustard
Wings-n-Things – $13
Fried Buffalo-style chicken wings, crisp vegetables, and ranch dressing
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail – $17
Shrimp, avocado, cucumber, house-made pico de gallo, spicy sauce, and tostada
Galaxy Grill Salads and Pricing
Caesar Salad – $12
Crisp romaine, shredded Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing
Southwestern Salad (Vegetarian) – $15
Mixed greens, black beans, avocado, corn, cucumbers, green onions, tomatoes, cheddar, and tostada
Tossed Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free based on dressing selection) – $10
Mixed greens, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, and red onions
Dressing options: balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese, golden Italian or ranch
Add to Any Salad:
Grilled Chicken – $5
Grilled Shrimp – $7
Pan-seared Salmon – $9
Galaxy Grill Grill and Pricing
Served with choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, or small tossed salad.
Stella Burger – $15.50
Double smashed beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cosmic sauce, and brioche bun
Hottie Chicken Sandwich – $15
Nashville hot chicken, crunchy coleslaw, pickles, cosmic sauce, and brioche bun
Pulled Pork Sandwich – $16
Slow-cooked barbecue pulled pork, coleslaw, house-made barbecue sauce, pickles, onion rings, and brioche bun
Baja Fish Tacos (Gluten-free) – $15
Grilled mahi-mahi, crunchy coleslaw, house-made pico de gallo, chipotle crema, cilantro, and corn tortilla
Wrap It Up Veggie (Vegetarian) – $13
Chickpea humus, grilled seasonal vegetables, and flour tortilla
Galaxy Grill Kids’ Menu and Pricing
Served with choice of French fries or fruit cup and small low-fat milk, small apple juice or bottled water | Ages 9 and under
Cheeseburger – $10
Single smashed beef patty, American cheese, and brioche bun
Chicken Tenders – $10
Three chicken tenders, and sweet and tangy Stella sauce
Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Vegetarian) – $9
Brioche bread and American cheese
Hot Dog – $9
Grilled all-beef hot dog and split brioche bun
Galaxy Grill Sweet Stuff
SN Ice Cream Sandwich – $9
Vanilla ice cream mashed between house-baked chocolate chip cookies
Pizza Delivery: The Only Room Service
Stella Nova doesn’t offer traditional room service — the lone exception is evening pizza (5 p.m. to 12 a.m.) delivery straight to your room.
After a full Epic Universe day, when your feet have filed a formal complaint, a pizza showing up at your door is worth more than any minibar.
How Stella Nova Dining Compares to Other Universal Hotels
Honest context: this is a functional food lineup, not a destination one. Aventura’s Urban Pantry food hall has more variety and a real Starbucks, plus the rooftop Bar 17 Bistro — I break that down in Stella Nova vs Aventura. Terra Luna, Stella Nova’s twin across the park, mirrors this exact setup with different names (Omega Cafe and Market, Luna Bar, Moonrise Bar and Grill) — details in Stella Nova vs Terra Luna.
The good news is you’re never dependent on the hotel: Epic Universe’s restaurants are a ten-minute walk away (with a ticket), and CityWalk is a 15-minute bus ride. If you’re trying to squeeze maximum park time out of a short trip, my one-day Universal Orlando plan covers where meals fit without wasting an hour.
Verdict: Should You Plan to Eat at Stella Nova?
My planning advice: do breakfast at Cosmos Cafe (or grab market pastries and Starbucks coffee to keep rope-drop on schedule), eat lunch in the parks, and let Nova Bar’s Black Hole espresso martini or a delivered pizza close out the night. So much of your day is about snacking in the parks, so the focus on food here is admirable for a value resort.
That’s the rhythm this hotel is built for — and at $13–$16 an entree with no resort fee padding the bill, it’s a fair deal by Orlando standards.
Full hotel breakdown — rooms, pool, transportation, and whether the whole package is worth it — in my complete Universal Stella Nova Resort review.
