Overview
Gideon's Bakehouse is the cult dessert destination at Disney Springs — a quirky, gothic-themed bakery famous for its enormous half-pound cookies and elaborately decorated cakes. It has a devoted following and is one of the most talked-about (and most photographed) spots in the district.
What to order and the experience
Cuisine: Bakery — cookies, cake slices and coffee. Atmosphere: a dimly lit, Victorian-gothic shop full of character and storytelling detail, which is part of the draw. Best items: the signature half-pound cookies (the chocolate chip and rotating specials), the cold brew, and the cake slices. They release special flavours monthly, which fans collect. Cookies are big enough to share — or take away.
Price, who it suits and the queue
Price: $ (a treat, not a meal — though the cookies are a premium price for their size). Family rating: 5/5 — a fun, all-ages treat. The catch is demand: Gideon's is hugely popular and often uses a virtual queue (join via the posted system rather than standing in line) or has a long wait. Check on arrival, join the queue early, and plan it as part of a Disney Springs stroll.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Legendary, enormous cookies.
- Unique, atmospheric setting.
- Monthly special flavours fans love.
- Fun, affordable, all-ages treat.
Cons:
- Big demand — virtual queue or long waits.
- Cookies are rich and very large.
- Premium price for a single cookie.
Our recommendation
Orlando Compass recommendation: join the virtual queue early in your visit, then explore the rest of Disney Springs while you wait — and grab the classic chocolate chip plus whatever the monthly special is. It is our pick for the best dessert at Disney Springs. See the Disney Springs guide for more.
