{"id":360584,"date":"2026-08-02T10:17:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T10:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/360584\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T10:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T10:17:13","slug":"six-ravens-soft-opens-monday-at-disney-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/360584\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Ravens soft opens Monday at Disney Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take heed, fans of Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse: Six Ravens<\/a>, its long-awaited new concept, will quietly \u201csoft\u201d open its handsome, hewn doors at Disney Springs on Monday (Aug. 3), just a few doors down from Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The small shop, says Gideon\u2019s founder Steve Lewis, will feature all-new offerings, including hand pie-like sandwiches called coffyns, housemade yeast rolls with fillings that focus on something Lewis holds dear: supporting local.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the outset, the concept of Six Ravens has been about paying it forward,\u201d Lewis told the Orlando Sentinel.<\/p>\n

Gideon\u2019s cookies got their start at Disney Springs when the owners of The Polite Pig, Orlando-local chefs James and Julie Petrakis, put the chocolate chip cookie on their secret menu. The craze that followed set in motion the monster success of a brand now literally beloved around the world \u2014 with daily lines around the building to match.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt allowed me to represent a small business on the big stage,\u201d Lewis says.<\/p>\n

And so Six Ravens highlights different local restaurants with many of its menu items. Collaborations for this opening round include Red Panda Noodle<\/a>, Pizza Bruno<\/a>, Smoke & Donuts<\/a>, Pink Salamander<\/a> and Papi\u2019s Burritos, the latter a tiny breakfast burrito joint that\u2019s neighbors with Gideon\u2019s original stall at East End Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the very least, it incentivizes guests to visit [and sample] more local fare. We\u2019re also highlighting beer from Ravenous Pig Brewing Co., Sideward Brewing Co. and Crooked Can, as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

New from Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse, Six Ravens takes flight at Disney Springs later this year<\/a><\/p>\n

While the focus here is savory, fans won\u2019t have to wait on Gideon\u2019s infamous line for a sweet follow, though it will hit a little different.<\/p>\n

\u201cMuch in the way the Six Ravens sweet roll is the savory canvas we play on, the dessert side of our menu is tart-based,\u201d Lewis says. He means actual tarts, not necessarily flavors that lean in said direction.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re starting off with The Tart\u2019s Tempest, a\u00a0 Gideon\u2019s chocolate chip tart filled with rich, chocolate fudge and topped with freshly made raspberry jam.<\/p>\n

For now, it\u2019s Six Ravens\u2019 sole dessert. Lewis and his team want to ease into the process. More will come, including some in collaborations with local bakeries. In the meantime, fans of Gideon\u2019s merchandise \u2014 some limited-run classics garner massive price tags on eBay \u2014 will have a lot of soon-to-be-collectibles to consider.<\/p>\n

\"FansFans adore the Gideon’s Bakehouse universe and its rich compendium of characters. Six Ravens will bring new ones into the mix. (Courtesy Six Ravens)<\/p>\n

Lewis\u2019 original Disney Springs location, he says, was destined to be fixed in place.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew I couldn\u2019t grow it,\u201d he says plainly. \u201cTo branch out, to let things expand into the world would ruin its sense of exclusivity and community.\u201d<\/p>\n

But as a business owner and the leader of a vast team of creatives, growth is still important.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started thinking about what a development path would look like, and the answer was simple: Gideon\u2019s is filled with characters and lore. Some of those little creatures could be set free into the world to become their own thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PeoplePeople walk past Six Ravens at Disney Springs, the newest outpost in the Gideon’s Bakehouse family. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda\/ OrlandoSentinel)<\/p>\n

They created five sister concepts to present to the folks at Disney. Six Ravens best filled the grab-and-go need they had, and the project began to move forward.<\/p>\n

Lewis jokes that the entire set-up exists to highlight his \u201cRealm Famous\u201d honey mustard, a recipe he concocted two decades ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut, I needed something for the dipping!\u201d<\/p>\n

Hand-pie tests in his own kitchen evolved into something his larger team began to play with.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt first, it was a pie crust, but it felt too traditional. Eventually, we found ourselves moving toward a soft, stuffed yeast roll, inspired by a childhood love I had for the big, fat yeast roll at Quincy\u2019s [Family SteakHouse]. If you know, you know. It took a couple of years playing around, but I think we landed in a good place.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ArtworkThe newest outpost in the Gideon’s Bakehouse universe soft opens at 10 a.m. on Aug. 3. “It’s even darker,” says founder Steve Lewis. “A true escape from the sunshine of our burning world.” (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a place that\u2019s even smaller than Gideon\u2019s other location, be warned. Darker, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cA true escape from the sunshine of our burning world,\u201d says Lewis, in his very Lewis way.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe characters are anxious to grow,\u201d he tells me, adding a bit of forecasting as he does.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re in talks to finally broaden our little stores into fuller illustrated books and beyond, and Six Ravens might be a great place to start.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"L20L20 theming, always: Logo on the door handles of Six Ravens at Disney Springs. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

Until then, however, the concept is small and simple, he says: \u201cCoffyns. Potatoes. Beer. Dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n

And yeah, generous portions of dipping sauce.<\/p>\n

Six Ravens is a new concept. High demand is very likely. Plans are in place for a virtual queue, as they have for Gideon\u2019s Bakehouse, to minimize the time in line. As guests show up, staffers will be on hand to place them in the queue on a first-come, first-served basis, \u201cto guide guests on their journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ll get to explore the many offerings of Disney Springs while you wait,\u201d says Lewis, who asks for grace as they navigate curiosity-driven demand.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeek the Six! We\u2019ll be waiting, and doing our best for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find me on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter or Instagram\u00a0@amydroo<\/a>\u00a0or on the OSFoodie Instagram account\u00a0@orlando.foodie<\/a>. Email:\u00a0amthompson@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>, For more foodie fun, join the\u00a0Let\u2019s Eat, Orlando Facebook group<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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