Today, we’re heading back to Disney Springs for a lunch break at D-Luxe Burger!
With so many options newly opened at Disney Springs, sometimes it can be hard to make a decision. But we LOVE LOVE LOVED D-Luxe for their delicious Burgers, Hand-Cut Fries, interesting array of Dipping Sauces, and Gelato Shakes from our very first visit opening day.
Pricey? Yes, a bit. But we thought the uptick in quality made it WAY worth the pricetag.
The quick service spot has been open for a few months now, and you might not be surprised to know we’ve been back a few more times 😉
Join us as we share photos and impressions of our follow up visits!
Atmosphere
If you’re looking for D-Luxe, you’ll find it centrally located in Town Center, Disney Springs’ newest neighborhood. Park in the Orange or Lime Garage; the walk is about the same distance from both.
D-Luxe and That Gorgeous Florida Sky
As you’re looking at Guest Services in the heart of Town Center, D-Luxe is just to the left.
D-Luxe Burger
Step inside and you’ll see rustic finishes and lots of “evidence” to support D-Luxe’s backstory as the former site of a Florida cattle ranch. You can read more details and see a full tour here.
Ceiling and Lighting Fixtures
Even though D-Luxe is pricey, it’s still a counter service restaurant. You’ll order your food at the registers in the front, where you’ll receive a pager…
Register set-up
…And pick up everything around the corner.
Pick-Up Window
There’s plenty of seating, both inside and outside.
Inside D-Luxe Burger Seating
Outdoor Seating
But here’s a little tip — if you’re looking for a restroom, you’ll find it across the way. There are actually no bathrooms in the building that houses D-Luxe. (Hey. It could be worse. This is old Florida. I could have sent you to an outhouse.)
Nearest Restrooms Sign
Care to see what we enjoyed this time? Let’s take a look.
Eats
On our previous visit, it was a regular meat fest. We couldn’t wait to dig into some of the beef burgers.
Burger Menu — Click to Enlarge
Hand-Cut Fries are ordered separately, and come in two sizes. The Dipping Sauces are outrageously good — and free. So try ’em all. That’s what we did. (The chipotle mayo is the winner.)
French Fry and Dipping Sauce Menu — Click to Enlarge
D-Luxe’s other claims to fame are their Gelato Shakes. We tried two different varieties the last time — S’Mores and the boozy Smoked Bourbon. Both were delicious, but the Smoked Bourbon gained the slight edge. Why? Um, Bacon Garnish, of course.
Shakes and Floats Menu — Click to Enlarge
We were so impressed with the thick, creamy, decadent Gelato Shakes (there is a big difference! Soooo unbelievably creamy!) during our first visit, we had a try another version this time. We went with the Cake Gelato Shake.
Cake Gelato Shake
To be honest, my friend chose this one, and I thought, ho-hum. I mean, how awesome can something parading as something else really be?
Lemme tell you. VERY. Very awesome.
I don’t know what kind of Disney magic they wave over this thing, but it truly tasted like birthday cake in a shake form. I couldn’t stay out of it, and ultimately, drank way more than my share.
Cake Gelato Shake
We actually enjoyed the Burgers you are about to see over two different visits. Just a little disclaimer, because we went in radically different directions with our choices during these trips to D-Luxe.
Because we had previously tried some of the beef options on the menu, I thought it might be nice to explore the lighter side of D-Luxe the second time out, so we went with the Veggie Burger.
Veggie Burger, Fries, and Dipping Sauce
The Patty here, made up of Grains, Veggies, and Beans, was huge, and spilled over the edges of the bun.
Veggie Burger and Fries — Different View
A cross-section shows that the Veggies aren’t just in the burger, but on top of it, too. The sandwich comes amply garnished with Green Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, and Tzatziki Sauce.
Veggie Burger — Cross Section
And here’s the deal — this time I DIDN’T love it. The Tzatziki was very thick as though it was made with Greek yogurt, and hadn’t been thinned with anything. It also tasted strongly of Dill without any Cucumber flavor.
I love dill. A lot. But this was too much for me.
I think I would have really liked the burger had I requested the (very crisp) Green Beans and Tzatziki on the side. I think a combo of Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, and maybe a sauce would have been perfect here. Next time, I’ll know.
While no one in my party chose the Cluck Burger, I was able to snag a pic.
Cluck Burger
The Ground Chicken Patty is topped with Garlic Herb Sauce, Avocado, Tomato, and Lettuce, and represents another lighter option on the D-Luxe menu.
But you didn’t think we could stop with just two visits to D-Luxe recently, right?? Because just a few weeks ago, I was back in the neighborhood yet again!
More D-Luxe Awesomeness!
While we’ve enjoyed a good variety here, I was done trying the “lighter side,” and was out to try the burgers that sounded most amazing to me. And I knew, from the first time that I heard about it, that I had to try the El Diablo Burger ASAP. It didn’t disappoint.
The spicy meat patty, a combo of D-Luxes proprietary Beef Blend and Chorizo, was so full of flavor. But then, the Fried Banana Peppers on top! This one is spicy, rich, and indulgent. It’s the perfect vacay burger if you like foods with a little zip, like I do.
El Diablo Burger
Then I had to get the Classic BBQ Burger. The Signature Blend Burger is topped with a Fried Onion Ring, Smoked Gouda, BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, and Bacon. This one came highly recommended by the cast member from whom I ordered, and it was SPOT. ON.
I really thought the spicy Diablo would be my favorite, but the Classic BBQ won me over 100%.
Southern Classic Burger
Overall
I’ve seen a lot of negativity about D-Luxe pricing, and I agree; a meal here is going to set you back more than some other counter service spots. (Though it’s a GREAT deal on the Disney Dining Plan.) But in terms of the quality, I think it’s worth it. These are some of the best burgers, fries, and shakes that we’ve had anywhere, but especially at Disney.
Having said that, I think they need to go back to the drawing board on the standard Veggie Burger toppings. If you’re ordering this one, my advice would be to customize your toppings, unless you’re a really big fan of crispy veggies and dill. The sweet spot here is definitely for meat lovers. I would get the BBQ Classic burger again and again.
Now, I’d love to hear from you! What do you think of D-Luxe Burger? Leave a comment and let us know if you’ll be trying any of these items soon!
One of our recent D-Luxe Burger visits (veggie burger and cluck burger) happened as part of a media event sponsored by Disney. However, we were under no obligation to review D-Luxe positively, and our views are our own. Read more in our Disclosure Policy.
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We really enjoyed D-Luxe Burger (DLB). Having eaten at Beaches & Cream, I think DLB’s is better and at around $ 15 for a burger and fries, it is actually less expensive than B&C. Plus, our burger was so large, we could easily have split it.
We will be back!!
Frank
I was disappointed with D-Luxe Burger. Maybe they were having an off night when I visited but the burger was so greasy the roll was falling apart, it was very salty and under cooked (despite asking for it to be cooked well). The fries were also soggy. It’s not somewhere I’ll be running back to.
What do you get if you are on the dining plan? I thought I read somewhere that you don’t get the fries included. I’m sure the shakes aren’t included or can you get one as your dessert? Thanks!
My husband and I love D-Luxe. I have no issues paying for quality food. I only get upset when I’m forced to pay high prices for substandard food .
Hands down, D-Luxe has the highest quality burgers on property. The Grass-fed sliders from Food and Wine a few years back ( and now at the West Side food truck) are a close second.
In reality, a burger is not just a burger. The quality of the beef and the meat to fat ratio is very important to the final product.
D-Luxe delivers on that front big time. My personal fave is the Southern burger although the Classic is really solid.
We don’t always order the fries or the shakes (both excellent) because sometimes it’s just way too much food, but we’re very happy that Disney created D-Luxe.
We tried two burgers and found them very greasy and repeated on us for hours. Wouldn’t go back.
In terms of cash pricing it’s not that great deal on the DDP though.
You get a burger worth $11-13
Fries ($4.99) OR dessert ($3.99)
And soda $3.49
Total meal value is about $21
Where as at Cosmic Rays a pulled pork bacon cheese burger and fries charged at $15 plus you get a dessert at around $4 plus a large drink worth almost $4. Total meal price is around $23.
D-Lux is much better quality but as it isn’t a combo meal with fries included, you have to use the dessert portion of a QS credit making it no quite so great DDP value
I have so many other faves at the Springs that I’d prob. go to EOS or WPEX if I was paying put of pocket.
Don’t think prices are out of range for Disney and if you are a Passholder there is a 20% discount.
I’m a bit conflicted about trying this place as it looks and sounds nice, and I don’t really mind the pricing considering I just cancelled our dining plan and it looks like more than enough food to split between two people. But a lot of mixed reviews have me wanting to stick with EoS and Cookes of Dublin. We usually only go to Disney Springs once or twice during the trip, and it’s hard not to go with a guaranteed favourite. :p
If you are on DDP what you get for 1 QS is more than enough to feed 2 people. I went this summer. For 2 teenagers and me, we got a burger, small fries, & a shake to split. It was more than enough for all of us and we had some fries left over!!!
When we went to dlb in the summer, we were so disappointed……the food looked lovely, but the burger was so so greasy…..the grease was dripping down everywhere, hands, burger bun table was covered.
The fries were hard and undercooked…
Truly a let down on quality….I’m so glad we were using dining plan which we got free with our stay
We were just here the first week of September, and we loved it! I see a lot of comments that the burgers were greasy — we didn’t experience this at all. The burgers were cooked perfectly and not dried out or too underdone. We used the DDP, and though someone earlier commented that it’s not as good a deal as Cosmic Rays, I find the quality significantly better and the portions are larger. Everyone in my party opted to go with fries along with their meal, but I got that macaron burger thing for dessert and it was so good. Frankly, we could all barely get to the fries because our burgers were so filling. I think it’s definitely worth stopping in, especially if you’re on the DDP. Sad to see others having negative experiences, but we were thrilled!
Going off of these comments it seems that this location is very hit and miss in terms of quality… Not what you want when spending upwards of $10 on a burger, before fries! I think I’ll probably skip this one in favour of more consistent offerings elsewhere. The barbeque burger sounds delicious though! Maybe they just need time to straighten themselves out 🙂
I don’t think the prices for the burgers are crazy whatsoever. Near my town all the burger joints are around that range and served a la carte
With the changes in the DDP for 2017 (no more dessert for QS), what is included if you use a QS Credit at D-Luxe? Is it just the burger and a drink? I’d like to eat here on my upcoming trip, but if only the burger is eligible, it doesn’t seem like a good value.
D-Lux is fine but if you want the BEST burger in Disney Springs and possibly Disney World, go to the Boathouse for their Gibson Burger. It has won national awards and for good reason. Not cheap, but if that is what you want, McDonalds is down the road.