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Disney World may be famous for its theme park attractions, hotels, and unforgettable entertainment, but here at the Disney Food Blog, we make it no secret that we’re OBSESSED with Disney food — especially the desserts. While the Disney Parks have plenty of great desserts, we can’t forget about some of our absolute favorites at Disney Springs!

We love sooo many desserts at Disney Springs, that we came up with 12 that just might be worth skipping the parks for — let’s take a look!

Bombolato — Vivoli il Gelato

If a warm Italian donut filled with gelato and your choice of sauce sounds like your kind of dessert, then you’ve got to try the Bombolato at Vivoli il Gelato! This $10.50 treat comes with an Italian donut filled with one scoop of gelato.

Mocha Caramel Bombolato

We’ve tried many flavors including the Mocha Caramel Bombolato (donut, coffee gelato, chocolate chips, and caramel sauce), the Nutella Tiramisu Bombolato (donut, tiramisu gelato, chocolate sauce, Nutella, and lady fingers), and the Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato (donut, cake batter gelato, fresh strawberries, and strawberry sauce). It’s been hard to eat donuts and gelato separately since.

Gelato — Vivoli il Gelato

Staying at Vivolia il Gelato, we HAVE to recommend the Gelato, of course! We’ve found their Gelato to be rich and creamy with a wide variety of flavors.

Founders Porter Gelato

Kids Cups cost $6.50, single scoops cost, $7.75, double scoops cost $9.75, and Wine/Beer Gelato Cups cost $7.50. You can also add toppings and a waffle cone for an additional price. As far as flavors go, we’ve tried Rice PuddingPistachio, and Bacio (Chocolate Hazelnut). Current flavors include Amaretto, Banana, Black Cherry, Coffee, Cookie Dough, Coconut, Vanilla Bean, Cannoli, Mint Chocolate Chip, and more!

Cookies and Hot Cookie Hour — Gideon’s Bakehouse

The giant, uniquely-flavored cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse are WILDLY popular and people are willing to wait hours to get their hands on them. The location in Disney Springs offers a rotating menu with offerings like Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Crunch, Dark Coffee Cake Cookie, Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip, Triple Chocolate Chip, Coffee Cake Cookie, and, of course, Original Chocolate Chip Cookie. Cookies are generally $6.

Yum yum yum

If you like to put your cookies in the microwave, Gideon’s offers an alternative — Hot Cookie Hour! Between  2PM and 3PM and again from 7PM and 8PM, Gideon’s offers its Classic Chocolate Chip straight from the oven and serves it with or without homemade ice cream. Prices range from $6 to $10.

Grilled Cheeeeeese With Bacon Hack — Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

If you think a donut shop selling grilled cheese is weird… well, you’re not alone. Still, the Grilled Cheeeeeese at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is surprisingly awesome! This innovative dessert is usually served on a griddled sweet bun for $7 but can be upgraded to be served with a glazed donut instead.

Grilled Cheeeeeese Bacon Donut Sandwich Hack

For good measure, we recommend further upgrading your sandwich to include bacon, as well! Is this the healthiest dessert hack we’ve ever suggested? Unlikely. Is it the tastiest? It’s definitely up there!

Ice Cream — Salt & Straw

Bored with regular ice cream? Salt & Straw has you covered! With rotating seasonal flavors like Métier’s Black Stripe Porter & Bread Pudding, Russian River’s Supplication Ale with Manchego, La Tropical’s La Original Lager with Guava, Breakside’s Barrel-Aged Chocolate Stout, and Monkish’s Space Cookies & Cream Hazy IPA (as you can see, this month is all about the beer at this spot), Salt & Straw’s offerings are anything but normal. Prices tend to vary from $5.95 to $12.95. Add-ons like waffle cones and whipped cream can be purchased for additional charges.

Salt & Straw

Classic flavors include Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons, Double Fold Vanilla, Chocolate Gooey Brownie, Panther Coffee Chocolate Tres Leches, Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cinnamon Snickerdoodle, Honey Lavender, Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper, The Salty Donut Guava + Cheese, Arbequina Olive Oil, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip, Roasted Pineapple Coconut Sherbet, and Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge.

Waffle Sundaes — Marketplace Snacks

Sticking with the ice cream theme, we can’t get enough of the Waffle Sundaes at Marketplace Snacks! Costing $9.49, these waffle sundaes are GORGEOUS and are themed after Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, and Pluto, which all have waffles, soft-serve, and a variety of fruit, nut, and/or candy toppings!

Mickey Cookie Waffle Sundae

These guys are also very refreshing and sweet, making them the perfect dessert when you want to cool down during a hot Florida day!

Hummingbird Cake — Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Some of our favorite cakes are found at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’Hummingbird Cake is Chef Art’s southern specialty that combines pineapple-banana cake with cream cheese frosting. It’s served with vanilla bean ice cream and costs $14.

Chef Art Smith’s Hummingbird Cake

This is a fan-favorite and is a definite recommendation for anyone who loves pineapple!

Shine Cake — Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Staying at Homecomin’, the Shine Cake is another cake we can’t get enough of! This is Chef Art’s signature dessert and is perpared with an adults-only butter cake soaked with moonshine syrup. This dessert is served with a seasonal fruit gastrique and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. It is slightly cheaper than Hummingbird cake, coming in at $13.

Shine Cake

If you’re one to like your dessert to taste a little boozed up, you should definitely give this a try!

Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding — Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

Simply described as “Like no other you have ever tried. Believe us,” Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding at Raglan Road costs $12 and is truly a standout dessert. This bread and butter pudding is a layered, golden bread pudding flanked by caramel sauce and vanilla creme anglaise. 

Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding

We recommend being liberal with the sauce and really letting this become an ooey-gooey dessert!

Mickey Mousse — Amorette’s Patisserie

Famous for its pastries, cakes, and champagnes, Amorette’s Patisserie also features the iconic Mickey Mousse for $9. This dessert is made with chocolate chiffon cake, and dark chocolate and white chocolate mousse.

Mickey Mousse

If you’re in the market for some Mickey Mouse and Disney Parks-themed desserts, the Mickey Mousse is a great option that can be found in Disney Springs!

DOLE Whip Sampler — Swirls on the Water

Missing DOLE Whip? Head over to Swirls on the Water and pick up a DOLE Whip Sampler for $7.99! Samplers can include a variety of DOLE Whip seasonal flavors, including DOLE Whip Pineapple swirled with vanilla soft-serve garnished with a pineapple wedge, DOLE Whip Strawberry swirled with coconut soft-serve topped with strawberry sauce and coconut flakes, and DOLE Whip Mango swirled with DOLE Whip Lime and topped with chili-lime seasoning and diced mango. 

Dole Whip Sampler flight

If you’re looking for something with more of a kick, check out the DOLE Whip Floats served with alcohol, also at Swirls on the Water!

Create-Your-Own Treats – Goofy’s Candy Company

What’s better than dessert? Customizable dessert! Over at Goofy’s Candy Company, you can fill out a card with the exact treat you want and it will be made! You can choose between like a Mickey Rice Krispie treat or a caramel apple, pick your dipping flavor, and choose your toppings.

All the candy

Recommended for picky eaters, Goofy’s Candy Company is a great shop to visit if you want YOUR dessert, YOUR way! To learn more about the process, click the link below!

How to Create Your Own Treats at Goofy’s Candy Co. in Disney World!

And there you have it! If you’re looking for great desserts outside of the Disney Parks, Disney Springs is absolutely full of them. Check a couple of these spots out and be sure to share your reviews! In the meantime, follow us right here at DFB for the latest Disney World news, tips, reviews, and more!

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What is your FAVORITE Disney Springs dessert? Let us know in the comments!

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