Gideon’s Bakehouse Will Launch Limited Dessert Collab
The local bakery and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream will debut a special collaboration in Orlando on October 14.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Desserts
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Gideon's Bakehouse, the bakery is teaming up with Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream for National Dessert Day. The collaboration features a unique treat available at local shops starting October 14, 2026.
Why it matters
This special release serves as a milestone celebration for Gideon's Bakehouse, which first opened its doors a decade ago at East End Market. It highlights the continued popularity of local partnerships within the Orlando culinary scene.
The Creature Double Feature is priced at $8 and consists of junior scoops of Bride of Frankenstein and Hallowed Trinity ice cream. This limited offering commemorates the 10-year anniversary of Gideon's Bakehouse.
The players
Gideon's Bakehouse
An Orlando-based bakery that first began operations 10 years ago at the East End Market.
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
A local creamery and scoop shop operator that is partnering with Gideon's Bakehouse for National Dessert Day.
The details
The collaboration highlights two distinct flavors, combining Bride of Frankenstein—cookies and cream ice cream with Oreo cookies, chocolate chips, and M&Ms—with Hallowed Trinity, which features vanilla ice cream, chocolate cake, marshmallow buttercream, and dark chocolate. The Creature Double Feature will be served as side-by-side junior scoops at all Kelly's scoop shops.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: The Creature Double Feature will be available at all Kelly's scoop shops.
Late October 2026: The Hallowed Trinity flavor will be available at the Disney Springs location.
Culture Shift
This collaboration reflects the broader trend of localized, limited-time food drops that leverage brand loyalty to drive foot traffic. It follows a growing pattern of Orlando-based businesses using anniversaries to create exclusive, seasonal experiences for the local community.
Residents can visit any Kelly's scoop shop on October 14 to purchase the Creature Double Feature for $8. Those specifically interested in the Hallowed Trinity flavor should wait until late October to find it available at the Disney Springs location.
The takeaway
Limited-edition collaborations offer a way for local brands to engage repeat customers through unique flavor combinations. Consumers looking to try these exclusive desserts should plan their visits around the specific release dates provided for each location.
Further reading
For more on local sweet spots, explore the Desserts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Orlando Sentinel.
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