A dessert cup with chocolate and red layers sits next to a table featuring a burger, fries, a chocolate drink, and "Darth by Peppermint," an enticing red iced drink garnished with rosemary and fruit.

REVIEW: Darth By Peppermint Joins Insane Burgers & Other Holiday Offerings at Galactic Grill

Shannen Ace

Visit Galactic Grill at Disneyland to try the new “Star Wars”-inspired Darth By Peppermint, updated Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich, and more holiday offerings.

Galactic Grill

People are standing in line at the Galactic Grill, an outdoor counter-service restaurant. The menu boards are illuminated as the sky darkens, creating a perfect evening dining atmosphere.

Galactic Grill is in Tomorrowland, across from Star Wars Launch Bay.

Menu

Food:

  • Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich
  • Meatloaf Dinner Burger
  • 🆕 Darth by Peppermint

Drinks:

  • Christmas Punch
  • Hot Chocolate Foam Cold Brew

Menu Items

At the Galactic Grill, two trays await with burgers and fries, each served with a unique drink—one topped with cookies and another elegantly garnished with rosemary, orange, and cranberries.

These are available through January 6.

*UPDATED* Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich – $13.79

Fried Chicken Sandwich with Cranberry-Orange Marmalade BBQ Sauce, Provolone, Onion Rings and Arugula on a Toasted Brioche Bun, served with a choice of Cuties® Mandarin Orange or French Fries

This is technically a returning lunch/dinner entree but it’s been updated, now topped with cranberry-orange marmalade BBQ sauce instead of just cranberry-flavored BBQ sauce, and no citrus bacon aïoli. It’s better than we thought it would be. The fried chicken is decent though not of tremendous quality. It’s a good combination with the onion rings. The cranberry works really well with it, too. The bun is bad but it’s otherwise okay.

Rating out of 7: 5

Meatloaf Dinner Burger – $16.49

Angus Beef & Vegetable Patty with Sweet Ketchup Sauce, Havarti Cheese Slice, Arugula, Hash Brown and Onion Aïoli on a Toasted Hawaiian Bun, served with a choice of Cuties® Mandarin Orange or French Fries

This has a better bun than the Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich but unfortunately is otherwise worse. A whole hash brown with a side of fries is a bit much. The ingredients aren’t bad individually but feel disjointed. There’s a strong meatloaf taste. The cheese isn’t good.

Rating out of 7: 3

*NEW* Darth by Peppermint – $7.29

Layers of Chocolate Sponge, Chocolate Pudding, Peppermint Mousse finished with Crunchy Pearls, Cookies and Cream Pieces, Candy Cane Sprinkles, Darth Vader and Red Lightsaber Decoration

This galactic dessert in a clear cup features red and chocolate layers, topped with crushed cookies and a chocolate candy shaped like a helmet.

This is delightful even if you don’t like peppermint. It’s there but not overpowering. The chocolate cake is moist, the mousse is pleasant. It has a very rich flavor and looks great.

Rating out of 7: 7

Christmas Punch – $6.99

Pomegranate, Cranberry, Orange Juice and Sprite®, garnished with Cranberries, Orange Slice and a Rosemary Sprig

A hand holding a red fruity drink from Galactic Grill, garnished with cranberries, a sprig of rosemary, and an orange slice. In the background, people enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of outdoor seating.

The Sprite helps even out this drink, cutting through the tartness. It tastes like Sprite Cranberry. The flavor profile isn’t unique and there’s not a lot of carbonation but it’s refreshing and pretty.

Rating out of 7: 4

Hot Chocolate Foam Cold Brew – $7.29

Joffrey’s Coffee™ Cold Brew with a splash of Hazelnut, topped with Hot Chocolate Foam and garnished with Cinnamon-flavored Cereal

A hand grasps a glass of iced coffee from Galactic Grill, topped with crunchy cereal flakes. In the background, blurred figures are visible, including someone pushing a stroller.

This was one of the better Joffrey’s Cold Brews we had but it still wasn’t good. The foam is amazing. It tastes just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch with some hazelnut.

Rating out of 7: 3

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