Getting Caffeinated in Disney Springs

Not many places on earth offer more variety to foodies and shopaholics than Disney Springs. The area has evolved and added plenty of new spots over the years, making it difficult to keep up with everything. The amount of different stores and delicious restaurants has gotten to be overwhelming, as there is always so much to try and so little time. If you only plan on visiting Disney Springs once or twice during your Walt Disney World vacation, then you need to be nice and awake so you can have a great day. All great days start with some great coffee, right? Luckily, Disney Springs has plenty of options to get you caffeinated and prepared to seize the day. If you are looking for something familiar, then there are two Starbucks locations in Disney Springs. One is at the Marketplace and one is on the West Side, so you will never be too far from an Iced Caramel Macchiato. If you are looking for something more Disney-specific, then there is a whole Joffrey’s café over at The Landing. Not only do they have their specialty lattes, but they even offer bags of coffee for you to purchase and take home. The great thing about Disney Springs is that it has some familiar favorites like Starbucks and Joffrey’s, while also offering so many different food and drink options that you can't find in the parks. While these two options are great, they can be found any other day during your Walt Disney World stay. Disney Springs has two other great locations that will satisfy both your coffee needs AND your sweet tooth. Since coffee and donuts are one of the world’s greatest combinations, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew has to be a must-stop next time you find yourself in Disney Springs. Located on the West Side, Everglazed is a donut shop famous for their different flavors that you likely won't see anywhere else. How many places offer a Fruity Pebbles donut? Not enough. Luckily for us, Everglazed does! Other interesting donut creations that you can find at Everglazed include Maple Double Bacon, Nutella Boston Cream, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Don’t worry, I didn't forget about the coffee! Iced coffee can be so refreshing in the Orlando heat, so a sip of cold brew from Everglazed always hits the spot and tastes absolutely delicious. It tastes even more delicious when it’s flavored like salted caramel or cinnamon bun. Whether you're looking for flavored coffee, cold foam, nitro brews, or something basic, you are sure to leave Everglazed with a smile on your face and already thinking about what you're going to order next time. Don’t get too distracted by the donuts though, because now it’s time to focus on some cookies. The next coffee spot to try next time you’re in Disney Springs is Gideon’s Bakehouse over in The Landing. Flavored nitro cold brews are what you’ll find at Gideon’s, and they pair perfectly with their famous cake slices and half-pound cookies. The flavors are constantly rotating at Gideon’s, but some traditional cookies that are always offered include the Original Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream, Triple Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter Crunch. While their Classic White Cold Brew tastes delicious alongside any of these choices, you can also mix it up with The Original Peanut Butter Cold Brew, Cookies & Cream Cold Brew, and Pumpkin Chai Cold Brew. Gideon’s is so popular that there is a good chance you will need to wait in a virtual queue just to get in. Of course, you can walk around Disney Springs and shop ‘til you drop while you wait. You will get a text once it’s your turn, and then you can head back over to Gideon’s and get whatever coffee or dessert your heart desires. As great and reliable as Starbucks and Joffrey’s are, you won’t want to miss out on the refreshing cold brews and delicious sweets that you can find at Everglazed and Gideon’s. Knock one or both of these places off your Disney Springs bucket list during your next visit, and still grab some Starbucks or Joffrey’s over in the parks!