Are Disney World’s New ‘Goth Pockets’ Worth the Hype?

Six Ravens is the most excited we had been in a long time for a new restaurant at Walt Disney World. That might sound like an exaggeration, but we absolutely love Gideon’s Bakehouse. Those cookies are our favorites in the world, not just Walt Disney World, and even the coffee and cakes punch above their weight.

We were looking forward to savory foods to offset the sweets. There are a lot of great sweet treats all around the parks and resorts, but the savory snack scene at Walt Disney World has room for improvement. Along with that were the collaborations with other Central Florida restaurants that we used to frequent and miss!

We were also looking forward to the themed design, art direction, and overall attention to detail of Six Ravens. While the style isn’t quite my cup of tea, I appreciate the ambition. No other third parties at Walt Disney World go as all-in on worldbuilding and storytelling; the case could be made that Gideon’s Bakehouse feels more Imagineered than most actual Disney restaurants done in the last decade by actual Imagineers. Suffice to say, expectations were sky-high for Six Ravens.

Before we dig in, let’s begin with basic background. Six Ravens is located in Disney Springs at the Landing, taking over the former Art of Shaving. It is a very small storefront, and is located steps away from the beloved bakery. Six Ravens is open daily from 10 am to 11:30 pm, and at some point, it’ll also serve breakfast.

Six Ravens specializes in grab-and-go hand pies. Their signature creation, known as Coffyns, is a house‑made yeast‑roll stuffed with savory fillings that draw inspiration from Medieval European pastry cases. The original “coffyns” were designed to preserve hearty meals for long pilgrimages, and at Disney Springs, they’re sure to be a delicious on-the-go snack.

After two months in soft opening mode, Six Ravens will hold its grand opening on Saturday, October 17, 2026 starting at 10 am. Opening day guests will receive a collectible pin, free with any purchase, along with a “regal crown.” Our expectation is that Six Ravens will be incredibly busy over its opening weekend, likely using the virtual queue again at times.

Otherwise, we do not expect the virtual queue to be used with any degree of regularity. You might wait in a 15-30 minute line, but that’s about it at this point. At least, until crowds pick up at Disney Springs around the holidays and peak weeks.

What Six Ravens is selling is an experience.

I can tell you right now, if you’d be just as satisfied ordering food from an outdoor vending cart and couldn’t care less about the overarching experience, then Six Ravens won’t be for you. While the food is good, it’s the bigger picture that elevates the eatery into something special.

As a Walt Disney World fan, this thematic packaging (figuratively and literally) matters a lot to me. If I were a thrill junkie who wanted to race from ride to ride, there would be countless regional amusement parks more my speed than Disney. The difference is in the details, and that’s where Walt Disney World excels. That’s true with attractions, and it’s also true with restaurants.

When guests step into line, they’re handed a card with a banner saying “Seek the Six” above illustrations of six medieval characters. These are the titular Six Ravens around whom the lore is built and the ‘adventure’ unfolds. Inside is the menu itself, and on the back is details about the “The Fellowship of Six,” which touts Six Ravens as being a celebration of community and collaboration among Central Florida small businesses.

This storytelling is further reinforced by the exterior of the building, which features a gothic style with a wooden marquee, raven crest, light fixtures, and other detailing, along with a distressed graphic reading “If it is good, ’tis better in a coffyn.” There’s also a substantial raven crest door handle, all of which makes a strong first impression.

Honestly, this worked on me! While the visual identity of Gideon’s Bakehouse and now Six Ravens isn’t exactly to my tastes, I do like things that are gothic and lore-heavy. The backstory of Six Ravens reminds me a bit of the Legend of Zelda (minus the Korok) and Resident Evil 4 (minus the zombies), which are two of my favorite pieces of media. There are probably more obvious pop culture parallels, but those are things that I love. I’m a sucker for gratuitous lore.

Six Ravens Interior

Inside, Six Ravens has a small footprint but packs a powerful punch. The space consists of an entry area, ordering counter, and some space for waiting. That’s really about it, which is why the shop is easy to locate by the line outside.

There’s no seating and there’s barely any standing room. There are multiple murals inside, including an ominous one that runs the width of the room behind the counter, depicting a hooded, shadowy figure with candles at its base, suggesting it’s some sort of shrine or ominous offering.

On the other side of the room, there’s a mantel with two crossed swords over a red and black banner bearing the crowned raven crest. Below that is a fireplace. Lining the wall along the ceiling are candles, which add to the medieval moodiness. On the other side of the room is a display case holding merchandise.

There’s nowhere to linger inside Six Ravens, so you won’t be eating at the restaurant itself. Thankfully, there’s plenty of seating in this area at Disney Springs. (I took mine over to the outdoor terrace of the former Sprinkles, current Ghirardelli.)

The cramped footprint of Six Ravens, and Gideon’s Bakehouse before it, is a double-edged sword. Founder Steve Lewis and his team have done a commendable job with gothic worldbuilding at their establishments, but this portion of the experience feels rushed and not as satisfying as it could be.

I understand that rent is pricey at Disney Springs, but I also see the popularity and prices at these venues. Making them so small was a purposeful choice, especially this one after the success of Gideon’s Bakehouse, and one that’s a negative on the guest experience.

Below are more photos of the interior of Six Ravens, followed by a look at the main event: food packaging!

Six Ravens Packaging

Even after leaving, the storytelling continues with the Six Ravens packaging. The bags are themed. The cups are themed. The sauce containers and coffyn sleeves are themed. I’m honestly slightly surprised and disappointed that the receipt isn’t themed. Points deducted for not being calligraphy on parchment paper.

Most impressive of all is the “Merry Meal” box, which is like a Happy Meal box on steroids. Not only is this beautifully-designed, but it features a “drawbridge” and “doors” that open, perfect for food styling and photography. Never have I seen packaging that has had bloggers’ backs in such a thoughtful way. Points restored.

Here’s a look at this glorious spread, one worthy of an unboxing:

Look, I’m a sucker for ephemera. You would be shocked, and possibly appalled, by all of the Disney food packaging I’ve saved over the years. I have coasters, napkins, sleeves, and everything in between.

When we first traveled to Tokyo Disney Resort, one of the many ways my mind was blown was via the unique food packaging available at different restaurants, for anniversaries, etc. I still have a complete set of packaging from Huey, Dewey & Louie’s Good Time Cafe.

The packaging at Six Ravens is Tokyo Disney Resort caliber. In fact, it’s better than anything there. As someone who very much believes that the Disney difference is in the details, I think it’s perfectly appropriate to fixate on this. I want to vote with my wallet, and support restaurants, especially third party ones, that go above and beyond like this, in ways that Disney itself seldom does these days.

With that out of the way, let’s turn to the food…

Six Ravens Coffyns vs. Hot Pockets

We’ll start by dispensing with a controversial comparison: Coffyns vs. Hot Pockets. I’ve heard a lot of comparisons made between the two, and some hot takes about Hot Pockets being better. I assume the comparisons are because they look somewhat similar, and dubbing these “Goth Pockets” is amusing. (Not my term, but I very much agree that it’s hilarious.)

From my perspective, the handheld appearance is where the similarities begin and end. Across the board, these so-called Goth Pockets are a thicker and softer pastry, as opposed to being thin and flakier. To that point, they are also unlike the iconic pasties, as many Walt Disney World fans expected and hoped.

More importantly, there is a pronounced quality difference between the Coffyns and Hot Pockets. Those are ultra-processed “food” containing a laundry list of ingredients that I cannot pronounce (and not just because my literacy is low), along with copious chemicals, artificial flavors, and more that’s probably best left unsaid for anyone who wants to continue enjoying Hot Pockets.

Hot Pockets are garbage “food” that’s addictive not because it’s good, but because it was manufactured to be.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a culinary raccoon and down for the occasional guilty pleasure that’ll shave a few seconds off my life, but when I see people claim on social media that the taste between Hot Pockets and Coffyns is indistinguishable, I really question whether they have taste buds. It seems like they just like the name Goth Pockets, which I agree is a fun pun.

Coffyns are still a guilty pleasure comfort food, but you can taste the chasm in quality between these and Hot Pockets. They are made from scratch, of real food and ingredients (Sarah would let our daughter try a Goth Pocket, whereas Hot Pockets are a hard no).

This is not to say the Goth Pockets are “worth” the undeniably high price, or that my cardiologist would approve of me consuming three in one sitting. Just that Coffyns are not in the same league or even the same universe as Hot Pockets once you get past their appearance.

One way that Hot Pockets do win is on price, which might be the genesis of this comparison. Coffyns cost $10.96, whereas Walmart is selling Hot Pockets for $13.97. Unfortunately, the former is a single Coffyn and the latter is a 12-pack.

Similar comparisons could be made to Premium Mickey Bars vs. generic ice cream sandwiches, bottled beverages, and any number of foods. Suffice to say, it shouldn’t be breaking news that Walmart and Walt Disney World have divergent pricing for a whole host of reasons.

With that out of the way, let’s get down to the brass tacks of review each Coffyn…

Six Ravens Food Reviews

The Peasant’s Patty ($10.96): Classic Cheeseburger topped with American Cheese and Dill Pickle Bits, encased in a Sesame Seed–sprinkled Coffyn. Pairing: Pink Salamander Dipping Sauce. This is a collaboration with the Pink Salamander, which Lewis described as his favorite smash burger in Orlando.

Much like the Merry Meal packaging is a Happy Meal box on steroids, this is an elevated Big Mac. And not even the first one that Walt Disney World has done! There are also the fan-favorite Cheeseburger Spring Rolls in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom and the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods (Bao Buns) at Satuli Canteen in Pandora at Animal Kingdom.

Of the three (or four if you count the Big Mac), the Peasant’s Patty is the best. There’s a generous portion of juicy meat, along with cheese and pickle, and the soft bun covered with sesame seeds has just the right consistency and texture.

Then there’s the Pink Salamander sauce, which has a bit of a kick and is addictively delicious. It’s one of the best iterations of this style of sauce that I’ve ever had.

I would order this again, and am tempted to put it on my list of the Best Burgers at Walt Disney World. It should qualify, right?!

The Villain of Valentina ($10.96): House Basil Pesto Chicken, Balsamic Tomatoes, and all the Kingdom’s Garlic, trapped in a Herb Panko–splashed Coffyn. Pairing: Bruno’s Garlic Knot Juice. This is a collaboration with Pizza Bruno, an award-winning pizzeria.

The Villain of Valentina coffyn itself is mostly good. The chicken is flavorful and the other ingredients pair well with it. However, the Pizza Bruno Garlic Knot sauce is absolutely overpowering…in the best way possible.

Pizza Bruno is one of our favorite restaurants in all of Central Florida, and I really miss those Garlic Knots. This is the next best thing to being there. This garlic juice is sinus-clearing strong, and absolutely delicious. It works really well with knots, which are just bread. I’m not sure it works as well with what should be a more nuanced flavor of the coffyn, but I don’t really care.

I love this garlic sauce so much, and would order again on that basis. Honestly, though, as I sit here today writing this, what I’m craving is going back to Pizza Bruno as opposed to ordering the Villain of Valentina Coffyn again.

The Wizard’s Wonder ($10.96): Mac & Cheese with Pickled Poblano Peppers, Pulled Pork, and BBQ-seasoned Panko Crumbs, shrouded in a BBQ Crumb–covered Coffyn. Pairing: Prince Donut’s Smoke & Cherry BBQ Sauce. This is a collaboration with Smoke & Donuts.

The Wizard’s Wonder was a complete miss for me. Mine was light on mac & cheese, and even the pulled pork was completely forgettable. The BBQ crumb-covered coffyn looks good and did add texture, but ultimately, this just fell flat for me. I also was not a fan of the cherry BBQ sauce, which tasted one-note and overpowering–and not in a good way like that glorious Pizza Bruno sauce.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s still higher quality than the average Walt Disney World savory snack, but quality alone isn’t everything. This Coffyn underwhelms on flavor, and I wouldn’t order this again. Mine was also smaller than the other two Coffyns, which I assume is by design and not a portion control anomaly.

Tale Teller Tatties ($8.66): A mini bucket of Baked Smashed Potatoes, perfectly seasoned with the King’s spices, served with our Realm Famous Honey Mustard.

The Tale Teller Tatties are truly tasty. Say that five times fast. But seriously, they are truly tasty.

The perfectly seasoned exterior char gives way to a soft interior, and slather some superlative honey mustard sauce on top, and you’ve got some exceptional snacking.

At the same time, these are just smashed potatoes…and pricey ones, at that! I’m not sure I’ve ever ordered a side of potato-things at a counter service restaurant for nearly nine dollars. These are very good, but given the cost and the ample alternatives around Disney Springs, it’s hard to call the Tale Teller Tatties essential.

The Friar’s Fault ($6.96): A Six Ravens house tap Root Beer. Sassafras forward with a vanilla bean finish. Guaranteed to cure all that ails you.

I paid $7 for a cup of mediocre root beer. Even if this were fantastic (it wasn’t), it would’ve been a dubious decision. Enough to make me question my fitness for reviewing food.

This does not offer anywhere close to $7 worth of value. Just sell cans of Mr. Pibb or whatever for three bucks; it would be virtually indistinguishable from this.

Six Ravens vs. Gideon’s Bakehouse

Six Ravens is more of a mixed bag than Gideon’s Bakehouse. There’s a reason that sweets shop was an immediate smash sensation, and remains one to this day. The team really captured lightning in a bottle and crafted an exceptional experience to accompany a superlative style of cookie.

Gideon’s enjoys an ardent fan following for good reason. I know not everyone loves their cookies, but I don’t care what the haters say. Gideon’s is diversion-worthy dining that every Walt Disney World guest should seek out to try for themselves.

Six Ravens is not. The whole is more than the sum of its parts, but that still doesn’t make it a must-do, especially in the culinary epicenter at Walt Disney World, among fierce competition and compelling alternatives.

Some of the Coffyns are very good, and the quality is clearly there. The Goth Pockets are their accompanying dips are mostly good, and the smashed potato side is excellent. The interior and the packaging combine to create a strong and memorable first impression. The overall experience makes Six Ravens something special, which I can endorse…with reservations.

The first reservation is that Six Ravens is expensive. I’ve seen some fans try to justify this, pointing to the quality or drawing comparisons, most of which are in the theme parks. The problem with that for me is that there are so many fantastic values to be had around Disney Springs, from reasonable counter service meals to affordable Happy Hours.

With that said, it is true that Six Ravens is cheaper than Polite Pig. But so is literally every counter service restaurant at Walt Disney World. It’s apples to oranges.

The bigger reservation is that Gideon’s Bakehouse also exists and, as noted above, is essential Walt Disney World dining.

That wasn’t some random aside. Rather, it’s to underscore not only how great Gideon’s Bakehouse is, and also, how little daylight there is between the two as experiences (as opposed to restaurants).

If you’re a Walt Disney World first-timer or infrequent visitor, you should do Gideon’s for dessert and something else for a substantive meal. If you’re a fan or frequent visitor, who’s already done Gideon’s and can’t get enough of its style and are craving more of the lore and art direction, give Six Ravens a shot.

Six Ravens is a great overall experience, and unlike many restaurants, it leaves a lasting impression that you won’t forget. That alone might very well make Six Ravens “worth it” for you. I don’t regret spending so much time or money on it, and will happily revisit the Ravens for another Merry Meal when we have friends who want to give it a try. But I won’t seek the Six again on my own.

Keeping in mind that time, money, and stomach space are all precious resources at Walt Disney World, it’s difficult to enthusiastically endorse Six Ravens. That’s mostly given the practical reality that both this and Gideon’s Bakehouse are pricey, time-consuming, and serve up filling food. If choosing between the two, Gideon’s gets our strong recommendation. Well, unless you’re one of those people who finds the cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse to be over the top and excessive, in which case, skip it do Six Ravens instead!

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YOUR THOUGHTS

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