"The cookies are wild! Yes, there’s a novelty aspect to them but, contrary to other “popular” bakeries, you can actually taste the flavors of every cookie, not just the same tired dough over and over. That said, they’re rich and, you may easily halve or quarter them if you’re up for trying several at a time. If you’re in town, place an order ahead and pick them up."

"Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is a perfect example of marketing outweighing the actual product. The vibes, the aesthetic, the merch, and the whole elusive “you have to wait to get in” experience are executed flawlessly. It builds so much excitement that by the time you’ve waited over an hour to pay $6+ for a cookie, you expect something truly special. Unfortunately, the cookies just don’t live up to the hype. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but they didn’t really eat like cookies. I usually love a doughy, chewy cookie, but these were more like dense cake pops or blondies than actual cookies. I tried the coffee cake cookie, banana bread cookie, and the original chocolate chip, and they were all the same—huge, heavy, and doughy in a way that felt more cake-like than cookie. You’d get more flavor eating a fistful of chocolate chips. Another letdown was the merchandise. Part of the appeal is the branding, but you can barely see any of it. The T-shirts, stickers, and other merch were just piled near the register, making it hard to browse or even notice what was available. The cold brew “the classic way” was also disappointing—it tasted mostly like overly sweet oat milk rather than coffee. The one bright spot was the staff; everyone working there was genuinely kind and friendly. Overall, I wouldn’t go back, and I definitely wouldn’t recommend anyone wait in that long line. The experience and marketing are top-tier, but the cookies themselves are mediocre and simply not worth the wait."

"Took a second to find a place to park and then find the shop. We parked on the street as this is a building full of shops in a marketplace style. There was barely a line at 130 in the afternoon on a Sunday. It was clearly marked where to line up and the decor is amazing. Super cute and mysterious! The cashier was super sweet and asked us if we had been there before. We said no and she took her time explaining everything. We ordered our cookies and she asked if we were local then gave us area recommendations. She was so amazing! The cookies were to die for! So good! So worth the trip!"

"Great design and atmosphere. The line is terribly long, but it's even worse when you first hear about this bakery and decide to wait in line to buy cookies. The cookies are disgusting; they all taste the same, like sugar. They're so sickeningly sweet that they're edible. It's like they somehow concentrated the sugar and added it to the cookies. The sugar levels are so high that eating one cookie can give you a month's worth of sugar. It's disgusting and very bad for your health."

"Gideon's Bakehouse is a fantastic bakery that specializes in hand made cookies. The cookies are wonderfully buttery with a variety of flavours. The best part is that the cookies are not as sweet as they look with a great balance of flavours. A nice touch is the shop is well decorated with Victorian era antiques and decor. There is a six cookies maximum per person in-store without a preorder."