Earl of Sandwich will return to Downtown Disney in February as a pop-up location and restaurant at the former La Brea Bakery, which announced its closure Jan. 9.
La Brea Bakery was one of the flagship businesses operating in Downtown Disney since its opening in 2001.
Ultimately, according to Disney officials, Porto’s Bakery will assume the location permanently, later this year.
The pop-up shop will have grab-and-go options, while Earl of Sandwich Tavern, will offer sit-down dining inside the former La Brea restaurant.
The return–albeit temporary–of Earl of Sandwich comes after last year’s demolition of the restaurant along with AMC Theatre and other businesses as part of the renovation of the West end of Downtown Disney.
Disney officials have not announced if it will rebuild the restaurant at its previous location.
Porto’s is known, of course, for its bread and pastries, as well as for its fried potato balls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, and other signature Cuban dishes.
