Gideon's Bakehouse
Gideon's makes massive, handmade cookies that have earned international attention since opening in 2016 with $800 and one employee. The Disney Springs location is the second store for this single-owner Orlando business, so you're supporting a genuine local operation. Go if you're willing to queue for novelty and don't mind that the experience is more about the spectacle than the pastry.
The half-pound cookies with the cult line. The virtual queue opens in the morning and caps fast.
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Tuesday or Thursday morning, when virtual queues often aren't needed and you can walk in with minimal wait. Avoid Friday–Sunday entirely unless you have 2–5 hours and arrive by 10 AM opening.
Ask staff about the building's history—they've uncovered interesting information about the original owner and are still discovering details during reconstruction.
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