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Opened in 1864, Lake Compounce is America’s oldest amusement park and over the years the look and feel of the park has changed. With its world-famous opening date and iconic Boulder Dash rollercoaster, Lake Compounce has cemented itself as an icon among the theme park industry.
However, while the park, rides, and look have changed, the food has done the same.
This blog post is meant to help you figure out what Lake Compounce restaurants there are for your family to eat. I’ll run through what kind of cuisine you can find there and what allergens, if any, that I am aware of (please ask staff or call the parks for more solid information, of course!).
If you’re looking for more in-depth information, I suggest checking out one of the links scattered below depending on your specific needs and/or know exactly what it is you’re looking for.
Alright, let’s get this party started!
Difference Between the Theme Park and Crocodile Cove
Before I jump into the restaurants, I wanted to be sure we were on the same page. The park is sectioned into two distinct sections: the dry theme park side and the waterpark, also known as Crocodile Cove. When the waterpark is open, so too are those restaurants and stands.
Crocodile Cove has four places to grab some food or drinks for those old enough to be ID’d. These places are only located in two areas of the park so depending on where in the Cove you’re in, you’ll have easy access to those restaurants, otherwise you’ll have to walk to whichever one you’re craving.
The theme park has 15 eateries. Like any other theme park, these are scattered around the park. The nice thing is that Lake Compounce is a small park and every eatery is easily accessible regardless of needing wheelchair access or otherwise.
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Crocodile Cove Restaurants
Beachfront Bar
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat
Dippin’ Dots + Tiki Bar
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Tree Nuts, Soy, Milk, Peanuts
Dippin’ Dots are Kosher certified
Harborside Pizza
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Assumed Meats Offered: Pork, Chicken
Lakeside Café
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Assumed Meats Offered: Chicken, Beef, Pork
Related Pages: Lake Compounce Restaurants
Difference between this page? Clickable links to each location’s restaurant page with their menus and prices and any subsequent food reviews.
Lake Compounce Restaurants
Dippin’ Dots
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy, Tree Nuts, Peanuts
Kosher-Certified
Dunkin’ Donuts
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy
Fried Dough
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Eggs, Wheat, Soy, Tree Nuts
Grilled Cheese
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk
Assumed Meat Offerings: Beef
Johnny Rockets
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk
Assumed Meat Offerings: Beef, Pork, Chicken
Leo’s Dessert on the Lake
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk
Assumed Meat Offerings: Beef, Chicken, Pork
Leo’s Lunch
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk
Assumed Meat Offerings: Beef, Chicken, Pork
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Main Gate Creamery
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk, Soy
Pizza Place
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Assumed Meat Offerings: Pork, Chicken
Rita’s Italian Ice
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Tree Nut, Peanut
Slush Works
Potential + Assumed Allergens: TBD
Smoothies on Main Street
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk
Snacks
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Sweet Shoppe
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Peanuts
The Croc Pot
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Assumed Meat Offerings: Pork, Beef, Chicken
Gluten-Free Options Available!
The Potato Patch
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Soy
Assumed Meat Offerings: Chicken, Beef, Pork
Timberjack Chowhouse
Potential + Assumed Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Assumed Meat Offerings:
Vegan Option Available!
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I hope this easy digestible list helped you to narrow down some places of interest on your next trip to Lake Compounce and I hope you have loads of fun! Please remember to stay hydrated!
Thank you for taking time to read this guide. If there’s anything I missed, or you need (or want) an answer to something, let me know! I might even add your question into an update for the guide.
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