This has been on my must-try list every time we've visited Disney Springs, but the line is usually…read more30-45 minutes long. I've always wondered if these cookies could really be that good. After finally trying them...I'd say they're absolutely worth the wait. Luckily, we stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon and only waited about five minutes. It was scorching hot outside, but they have umbrellas every few feet along the line, which definitely helps. I had always imagined walking into a large bakery or café where you could sit down with a cookie and coffee. Instead, it's actually a tiny, dark, whimsical shop with a queue that wraps around to the displays. It almost feels like you're walking through a Harry Potter-inspired attraction with its gothic décor and old-world bakery vibe. Despite the small space, they have three checkout registers, so once you're inside, the line moves surprisingly fast. One tip for first-time visitors: don't rely on the cookie menu on the website. Many of those flavors are seasonal or limited editions. The menu card they hand you while you're waiting in line shows the flavors available that day, so decide what you want before you get to the register because ordering is pretty quick. Now for the cookies... Banana Bread Chocolate Chip - 20/10 Without question, the standout. It tasted like warm, homemade banana bread with added chocolate transformed into a giant cookie. Soft, flavorful, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. I would come back just for this cookie. Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip - 8/10 A delicious combination of sweet, salty, crunchy, and gooey. I can definitely see why it's one of their most popular flavors, but the banana bread still stole the show for me. Cookies & Cream - 5/10 It was just okay. Very rich and sweet, like a giant Oreo cookie but it didn't have the depth of flavor or uniqueness of the other two. I probably wouldn't order it again. The cookies are huge and easily shareable. The funniest part? My son bought an extra cookie to take home for his girlfriend...but after one bite, he decided to keep it for himself! And that's saying something because he's really into health and fitness and rarely eats sweets. If you're wondering whether Gideon's lives up to the hype, I'd say yes. The wait is worth it, and the Banana Bread Chocolate Chip completely stole the show. It's the cookie I'll be thinking about long after this trip.

This was a fun one. I have a few reviews to catch up on but this was kinda fun. The outside of…read moreGideon's basically looks like something out of Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings had an edge to them with and was filled with goth music playing for Snape. The outside looks like the entrance to a haunted ride and the line to enter confirms it. The inside is decorated super gothic feeling like an old edger Allan Poe poem. Speaking of which, all the old books aren't for show. These are actually aged real readable books, some probably worth quite a bit. There is an actual authentic 1829 "Works of Edger Allan Poe" book right at the counter. Expensive. The cookies are large thick and filling. Not to sugary at all. We had pistachio, cookies and cream, banana chocolate chip and peanut butter chocolate chip. Now here's the thing. They are great cookies cause the flavor isn't just a cup of sugar and some dough. You can taste the flavors and they work. But don't expect an explosion in your mouth. It's obvious they are going for real flavors that allow their own sweetness to shine. Here is the best thing to do. Cut your cookies in half and share amongst friends, or if your big backing have it all. BUT I refrigerated them over night and had one after a minute in the microwave and another cold straight out of the refrigerator and WOW! It took a very good cookie to something spectacular. The flavors just POP! I don't know what which-craft is involved in this but the spell definitely works. Find Gideon's, make the line and get a mix of cookies and a few slices of cake and head home for some Netflix and dessert!

This bakery was a great stop by the France section of EPCOT. The line is deceptively long but moves…read morepretty fast, all things considered. We ordered the Quiche Lorraine, filled with ham and Gruyere cheese which they warmed up before serving. The buttery, flaky crust gave way to a rich, silky custard that was packed with savory flavor. The Gruyere added a wonderful nutty depth while the ham brought just the right amount of saltiness to balance everything out. For dessert, we shared the Raspberry Macaron with Lime Cream. The macaron shells had a delicate crisp exterior with a soft, chewy center, while the filling delivered a bright combination of tart raspberry and refreshing lime. It wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, allowing the fruit flavors to really shine. It was a light, refreshing finish after the richness of the quiche. This bakery delivers on both quality and flavor. Everything tasted fresh, beautifully prepared, perfect for a relaxing break from the bustle outside.

Stopped by in the evening to grab some dessert & I was so thankful it was not super busy. Staff…read morewere very friendly and patient while I looked around and asked about their items. They have tables inside, so we opted to enjoy our food here. Items ordered: Hot chocolate- Good chocolate flavor and not too sweet Macaroons- kiddo ate them but I did not try them Almond croissant- flaky, great almond flavor, and delicious!! Chocolate mousse- not too sweet and texture and flavor were fine. Tarte au citron- yummy lemon tart! Plain croissant- perfectly executed We tried to go back for lunch the following day but the lunch line was insane and they do not offer mobile ordering.

Might be the best cookie I ever had. It cost $5.50 and was served in a small paper bag. It tasted…read moreexactly like what a s'mores cookie should taste like: chocolatey, not too sweet, with gooey marshmallow. I liked it a lot and considered getting a few more. But the cashier said they only last about 3 days and I wasn't going home until 4 days later. I probably could have froze them. Oh well, it gives me an excuse to return! The Cookie Bar at summer house serves as a nice AC'd respite if you are trying to evade the summer heat and humidity. They have a few tables inside and you can also get a nice beverage in addition to the cookies. The cookie bar is impressive in and of itself. There are cookies stacked on cookies displaying like 20 different kinds. I was tempted to get the Thai banana one and the seasonal cherry pie one, but alas, I got the smores. I also got a peach lemonade and it was great!! Very refreshing! I highly recommend this place even if you prefer crispy cookies. They have a good crunch while still being chewy.

This place has the BEST cookies I've ever had!…read more Gideon's Bake house line was too long, so I came here instead. I won't be putting them 2nd on my next visit. Making a beeline straight to this place. The cookie crew was so nice and patient, even with all those people. The goods were so flavorful and moist. Absolutely perfect. I'd go back for these alone. They too had a line, but it wasn't around the corner, And was moving fast. Then there's the price. This place is significantly cheaper than It's competitors. Like $5 a cookie. My fave was the peanut butter cup cookie. My word, I want one right now! At any rate, come here, and bring me back a cookie:)

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe is one of my favorite stops at EPCOT! Located in the Norway Pavilion, this…read morecharming bakery offers a fun selection of Norwegian-inspired pastries, desserts, and drinks. The School Bread is a must-try--soft, sweet, filled with creamy custard, and topped with coconut. Everything feels unique and different from the typical theme park snacks, which makes stopping here part of the EPCOT experience, including talking and service with cast members from Norway. It's the perfect place to grab a sweet treat while exploring World Showcase, and the Norway Pavilion atmosphere makes it even more enjoyable. A delicious and memorable stop that I highly recommend adding to your EPCOT day!

BIG Disappointment!! We just got our annual pass, after taking about a 6 year break from Disney. On…read morethe first day back we were excited to try out some of our previous "best spots" for snacks. This was one that we had really enjoyed at EPCOT. I do understand that overtime menu items change, but would argue they should change for the better and not get worse. Our "go-to" in the past was their awesome pretzel that was a sweet pretzel with toasted almonds. This was soft and basically a perfect treat. On this visit, I was informed they no longer had it and the sweet pretzel had raisins and some chocolate drizzled on it. So, we did try it. This pretzel was a total disappointment. It was hard, almost as if it was stale and very chewy. The taste was very blah and basically not appetizing at all. We shared it and at the end felt we should have taken it back and asked for a refund. Cost was higher, for something that was kind of "bad" for Disney expectations. We did also try the school bread, which also was not great, not a soft pastry and also not fresh tasting. I don't have a comparison, as I ordered this as to try two items since I wasn't sure we would like the pretzel. The overall building was clean and there were adequate seats. Needless to say, until the previous quality returns at this location, we will look toward other venues and not visit this one again.

I wanted to give this less stars but, the croissant was eggcellent! The cappuccino was ok. Small…read moreand standard with lots of foam. I wasn't offered any milk or sugar and luckily I saw some sugar at the outside table but, didn't have any creamer options. There was no coffee station. I got a chocolate croissant to-go, and having been to France, it was on point. Here's the issue, and I hope the owners fix this. At 10:45am it was busy. This place is small!!!! Very French right? lol. I was patient. I waited in a long line and finally ordered with a smile. I got the croissant and cappuccino "for here" and the croissant "to go." I saw there were no open tables except for the 2 outside and today in FL, we are just coming off the freeze and it's 40 degrees out. I used the restroom and as I came back, a table was about to open. I stood at the counter and I believe the owner ( not the woman who took my order) asked me if my coffee and food was "to go." I said, " no just the croissant, my food and coffee are for here." So now by this time other people have ordered and he is just now prepping my cappuccino "for here." Now, this isn't his fault but, because of the lack of space, it creates a hostile environment. I turn around and see the long order line and a couple that stood up to leave. So I walk over to take the "now open" table and I kid you not, a woman jumped in front of me, hands out and says, " can i take this table?" She hadn't even ordered yet and had she not been so rude, I guarantee I would have been done eating by the time she even got food. She was in the back of the line. I just said, " sure" and spun on my heel and went back to the counter. Maybe I should have said "no, I was here first" but I don't like hostility. Everyone can hear and see this happening, as it's a small, quiet place. I guess when you're alone, people don't value you as a person. Same with flights and theaters. I get back to the counter, and I ask him if I should sit down ...or do I wait at the counter for my food...? And he looked at me and was like "well there aren't any tables", at that moment, another table opens up and another single woman snags it! Hasn't even ordered! Then he says, "well there's one outside." I decide to take my now delivered coffee and sit outside. It made my coffee cold almost instantly so, I grab a sugar packet, toss it in, and chug it back. I walk in, and I then say "excuse me, could you just make my order to go?" He says yes, and a few minutes later I get my order and leave. I had to drive 25 mins to get home but, I WILL say it was still good! Even the "to-go" box is plant based and biodegradable. My ADVICE!!!! And I hope you take it! Get rid of the tables. You can have 2 outside, that's fine, but you'd be better off with a bar setting with stools all around the perimeter and a coffee station for additional things like creamer, sugar and cinnamon. This needs to be more of a grab and go place and even some Starbucks locations have implemented this. Make it friendly for single people, not families. Bar seating inspires quick service. Thank you! Merci!

- Limited menu for breakfast/brunch options but they have a lot of pastries…read more - There are only about 6 tables inside, a couple of tables outside too - I got the tartine and the bread was so soggy - Pastry was good

Bakery 1908 has a clean, modern aesthetic and an impressive selection of Asian breads, pastries,…read moredrinks, and dim sum dishes. While the interior is more modern than the bakeries I grew up visiting in Flushing, New York, the food itself reminded me of home. I picked up a hot dog bun and a custard egg tart from the bakery, then ordered the Hong Kong sticky rice and lychee mango fruit tea with boba (50% sugar, 50% ice). These are some of my favorite comfort foods, and while the prices were a bit higher than what I'm used to back home, I was pleasantly surprised by every item I tried. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. The hot dog bun was soft, and the egg tart had a flaky crust with smooth custard. The sticky rice, wrapped in a lotus leaf, was warm, comforting, and had the subtle savory flavor I love. The fruit tea was refreshing, with real pieces of lychee and mango mixed in. There was plenty of seating for my friend and me to sit, relax, and enjoy our treats. If you're looking for authentic Asian bakery favorites in Orlando, Bakery 1908 is worth checking out. It's the perfect spot for brunch, whether you're craving something sweet or savory or just want a refreshing drink. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm missing the flavors of home.

On our previous visit to Orlando, we discovered Bakery1908 on Colonial Dr and we had breakfast…read morethere every. single. day. This time we stayed on I-Drive and found that they have a new location closer by in Lake Buena Vista, which we love even more than the first one. It's newer and way more spacious with a higher ceiling. The mural, the seatings and the greenery all help to create a very cozy and relaxed environment. It's busier too and harder to find a parking spot though. Their breads are so delicious, with so many varieties we always have a hard time deciding what to get, since we want them all! The swiss roll right by the entrance are delicious too! They also have cookies, and their crepe cakes are closest to Lady M than any other I've tried. You can tell that the crepe is really thin with rich layers of cream in between. It's an Asian bakery so the sweetness level is not as intense, and the bread dough is on the soft and pillowy side. Oh did I mention they also offer dimsum and a bunch of other things too. Yes, you can eat your breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea here. And probably still want more.

Some of y'all have never ordered from King Taco and it shows. Lol…read more This is a great spot for a cool treat before you stand in that long line next door for croissants. IYKYK. Great quality ice cream and gelato with cup, cone, macron, or brioche(!) options. It is interesting to order and then say it again when you go up to the counter when your number is called. Line moves quickly so it's not a big deal as far as the flow is concerned.

L'Artisan des Glaces has been on my go to list for a few years now. I finally had a chance to try…read moreit out during my latest Disney World trip for the RunDisney Wine & Dine race in October. L'Artisan des Glaces is in the France Pavilion at Epcot. It's sort of hidden in the back of the France Pavilion. It's a ice cream kiosk! You'll find a rotating selection of house made ice creams and sorbets, up to 16 different flavors. Some of the standout frozen treats include the macaron ice cream sandwich and the croque glace (warm brioche bun pressed around a scoop of ice cream and topped with sauce). When I stopped inside the restaurant, the wait time wasn't too long. It was approximately 15 minutes. I've always wanted to try out the chocolate macaron ice cream sandwich. It was pretty small though, but the flavor was amazing! I did end up taking the macaron ice cream sandwich over to the single rider line for Remy's! Because this dessert shop is in the World Showcase at Epcot, this is a great spot to break while walking around the different pavilions. Seating is limited, but if you walk a little bit near the Disney's Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-Long, there are some more benches that you can sit at. This is one of the better sweet shops in Epcot!

This is my favorite chocolate spot! I always make a point to stop by when I'm in the Orlando area…read more I think last time I was there I didn't see the people making the chocolate which I got to see this time so that was pretty cool. We got the nine pack this time of chocolates with hazelnut, espresso, pistachio, and raspberry, and they were all divine. We also got gifts for people, the chocolate covered marshmallows, and we regret not buying more of those, as well as more of the individual chocolates. They wrap the chocolates so beautifully, too. Tiny shop with a bit of a wait but so, so worth it. The chocolates are so yummy but not sickly sweet like most. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

After years of seeing the s'mores on social, I was so excited to finally try it. It's a small store…read morewith a viewing window and a chocolate case. We stood in line for about 10 minutes and when we got to the register, we had great customer service. The s'more took about three minutes to come out. My friend and I were, unfortunately, disappointed. Instead of the graham cracker being crunchy, it's soft and kind of soggy. The graham cracker has a strong cinnamon flavor that took away from the flavor of the marshmallow and chocolate. We were very disappointed and we won't be going back. If it wasn't for the excellent service, this review would be rated lower.