Desserts you have to try at Restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama! Including LuLus's Key Lime Pie, The Yard Shakes and more!
Best Desserts in Gulf Shores-Orange Beach, Alabama
We did the hard job of trying all of the sweet treats we could find in Gulf Shores-Orange Beach. It was a hard job but someone had to do it...HA!
It was a sweet job that was so much fun! We tried everything from Donuts to White Chocolate Bread Pudding to see what would make our list of best Sweet Treats you need to try in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach!
If you are looking for a full meal and not just dessert check out our full Gulf Shores Restaurants guide!
Now that we live in Gulf Shores we are having so much fun finding more epic desserts and sweet treats.
Crazy milkshakes at The Yard Milkshake Bar
Imagine an overflowing mason jar filled with sweet goodness! Choose from the Unicorn with a birthday cupcake on top, Smores with a giant chocolate coated smores on top or even the Caramel Cheesecake that has a full slice of cheesecake on top of it.
Cookie Dough Delicious - Cookie Dough Ice Cream with chocolate drizzle in a chocolate iced jar rolled in chocolate chips, topped with a scoop of chocolate chip edible cookie dough, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle.
The Unicorn - Cotton candy ice cream with purple marshmallow drizzle, marshmallow cream dipped jar rim covered with rainbow sprinkles. Topped with a sugar cone unicorn horn, rainbow whipped cream, a sour rainbow, cotton candy clouds, and more sprinkles.
Old School Banana Split - Strawberry and banana pudding ice cream with chocolate and strawberry drizzle in a chocolate iced jar rolled in peanuts. Topped with a banana, whipped cream, strawberry topping, peanuts, chocolate drizzle, and of a course a cherry on top.
The Mermaid - Blue monster and cake batter ice cream with pink marshmallow cream drizzle in a teal marshmallow cream dipped jar rolled in mermaid candy jewels, topped with a white chocolate mermaid tail, whipped cream, a rock candy stick, and mermaid candy jewels.
Don’t worry you can also get a single cup or shake that is not a crazy shake at the Yard.
They even have edible cookie dough you can put in a waffle cone. Fill all your cookie dough cravings and get a double scoop piled in a cone.
Be prepared for a bit of line depending on what time of year you go! Trust us it is worth the wait!
Address: 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy #218, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (251) 948-0121
Key Lime Pie at LuLu’s
Lulus is a Gulf Shores institution for a reason!
This restaurant serves up good food and a killer slice of Key Lime Pie. One of the things we love is they offer multiple allergy menus so you don’t have to worry if you are allergic to gluten, soy, or other food items. Just ask for the special allergy menus.
The Key Lime Pie is delish! A must-try during your visit to Gulf Shores!
Also, check out the Gulf Shores visitor bureaus Key Lime trail…yum!
Address: 200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (251) 967-5858
Lickin Good Donuts
If you are looking for super cute and delicious donuts make sure to visit Lickin Good Donuts! Our favorite was the mermaid donut since we hadn't seen one before. I am going to admit to also loving the minion and Elmo donuts. Ok, who am I kidding they were all amazing.
Address: 229 E 20th Ave #14, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (251) 233-3968
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Coconut Bread Pudding at Fishers
Oh hello yum! This White Chocolate Coconut Bread Pudding will make any coconut fan smile from ear to ear!
We split it between three of us and there wasn’t a drop left on the plate. This is the perfect way to end a fantastic meal at Fisher’s Dockside.
Don’t worry you don’t have to just get dessert you can also enjoy a heaping platter of shrimp and grits, seafood catch of the day, and the must-try root beer sweet potatoes
I would go back just for the sweet potatoes...hmm maybe that should be its own sweet treat not to miss!
Address: 27075 Marina Rd #100, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 981-7308
Java Chip Frappe at Southern Grind Coffee House
If you are looking for a coffee treat look no farther than the Southern Grind Coffee House. They will whip you up a frappe that is perfect on a warm day in Orange Beach.
They also have the most amazing salted caramel cookies that I wish I would have bought a dozen of to bring home with me.
Address at The Wharf: 4751 Main St #116, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 923-3265
Address at INDIGO: 22843 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 975-2883
Mason Jar Sundaes at Island Ice Cream and Treats
These epic ice cream treats are located near West Beach and will make any sweet tooth happy!
The owner of Island Ice Cream also created The Yard Milkshake Bar that is now world-famous after being on Shark Tank.
Mint Green Grasshopper Sundae - Mint chip ice cream, chocolate fudge, whipped cream, Oreos, and a Cherry.
Peanut Butter Sundae - Vanilla ice cream, melted peanut butter, Reese's Pieces, Whipped cream, and a Cherry.
Smores Sundae - Chocolate ice cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate fudge, graham crackers, whipped cream, and a Cherry.
Beach Hair Doughnut Care - Cinnamon Sugar Ice Cream in a chocolate iced jar dipped in graham crackers. Topped with a doughnut, whipped cream, graham crackers, and chocolate syrup.
Cookie Crunch - Cookie two-step ice cream in a vanilla iced jar rolled in chocolate chips with chocolate drizzle. Topped with a chocolate chip cookie, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a chocolate drizzle.
Coco Loco - Coconut ice cream in a chocolate iced jar dipped in coconut flakes. Topped with coconut cake, whipped cream, and a chocolate drizzle.
Key Lime Tart at Coast Restaurant at the Beach Club
Another key lime treat that you need to try!
This key lime tart is not super key lime in your face but instead of nicely balanced with the crust. The key lime tart can easily be shared or dived headfirst on your own.
Don’t worry we won’t judge you at all! We completely understand wanting to face plant into this key lime goodness!
Address: 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (888) 224-7684
Twister cones from Yumm Twister and Ice Cream
This is the first place we have found chimney cones since we were in Europe. These giant ice cream cones come in epic flavors and taste amazing.
Salted Caramel Pretzel Milkshake - Vanilla and Caramel gelato, milk, pretzels, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake - Vanilla and strawberry gelato, milk, pound cake, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce.
Oreo Cheesecake Milkshake - Vanilla and Cookies & Cream Gelato, milk, cream cheese, Oreo pieces, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.
Address - 229 E 20th Ave Suite 8, Gulf Shores, Al, 36542, USA
A few blocks off of Gulf Shores pkwy.
Phone - 251-281-8288
Brick & Spoon Beignets
Powdered sugar-coated fried dough goodness that will make a mess all over your shirt and be so worth it!
Plus they have an amazing breakfast and lunch menu to balance out all of the sugar from the beignets. And their coffee was delicious.
Also try the bananas in pajamas! Hello yum!
Address: 24705 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 981-7772
Homemade Pop-Tarts at BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
There are so many amazing choices in the pastry case at BuzzCatz that it can honestly be hard to pick just one thing.
We fell in love with the homemade pop-tarts and the cookies! This is the perfect place to stop in for a breakfast sandwich, a great cup of coffee and a sweet treat.
Make sure to check out their cinnamon rolls too!
Address: 25689 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 980-2899
Key lime donut at City Donuts
If you can't tell we really enjoy key lime anything! These key lime donuts at City Donuts are so good I would get up crazy early in the morning just to get one or two.
During the busy season, you will want to make sure you get to City Donuts EARLY!!! Their donuts are so good that it is not uncommon for them to be sold out by 9 am!
They also have donut sliders, milkshakes, ice cream, and so much more!
Address: 26651 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 981-3688
Big Tickle Milkshake - Sunliner Diner
The Sunliner Diner shake menu is dangerous and you should be prepared to enter an ice cream coma of delicious goodness!!!
Big Tickle Party Shake - This is a shake for the adventurer! Let us dazzle and surprise you! You won't be sorry. You choose chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla ice cream and leave the rest up to us!
We had a vanilla milkshake with Mardi Gras Sprinkles, a waffle, and a cherry.
Address: 100 E 2nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (251) 937-6590
Shave Ice from Frost Bites Food Truck
Need to cool off from a day at the beach? Head to the Frost Bites Food Truck at the Beach Club for some shave ice! They offer a ton of shaved ice flavors you will want to try! Plus there are also a barbecue, sandwich, and beverage trucks in the same area. You don’t have to be staying at the Beach Club to enjoy the food trucks. They are before the security shack and have parking right near them.
There are picnic tables and a great lawn area to relax in as a family!
Address: 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phone: (888) 224-7684
Cafe Beignet - Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Cafe Beignet has locations in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! Get fresh made to order beignets that taste amazing!
Regular orders include 3 or 12 beignets. You can get them filled with vanilla pudding with chocolate syrup topping if you like.
Address - 25405 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Ste. 22, Orange Beach, AL 36561
There is also a Café Beignet Gulf Shores near Rouses Grocery.
Phone - 251-981-2711
This is just a small taste of all of the sweet treats that are available in Gulf Shores! We saw so many delicious options during our visit to Gulf Shores. From ice cream shops to chocolate shops there is truly something for everyone.
We made ourselves stop at just a few of them so we would have more to check out on a return visit to Gulf Shores!
Caramel Cake at Deep South Cake Company
If there is a dessert in Orange Beach that I crave it is this caramel cake from Deep South Cake Company! Oh my goodness this decadent cake is drool-worthy!
They also offer these Cake and Cupcake flavors:
- Caramel Cake - the best cake we have had in a long time! The caramel icing is epic.
- Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Oreo Cake
- Birthday Cake
- Red Velvet with decadent Cream Cheese icing
- Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Icing
- Strawberry Cake
- Lemon Cake
- Wedding Cake (White Almond)
- German Chocolate Cake
- Peanut Butter Cake
Address - 25405 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, Al
Phone - 251-978-3100
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Make sure to check out the Visit Alabama Beaches website for more information on things to do and places to visit during your beach vacation!
Meghan
From a local--You missed the best ones! Sea Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies from "Sarah's homemade" and anything from "Hope's cheesecake". Lot's of great cheesecake flavors including a delicious lower sugar key lime one. There's also great candy and pralines to be found everywhere, I like "The Chocolate Corner".
Patrice Johnson
Everything looks so delicious! I love being from the Gulf Coast!
Jessica W.
An overflowing mason jar filled with sweet-shakey goodness sounds so delicious!
Terry
Oh, my I have not seen so many delightful desserts in one setting. Gulf Shores would be a beautiful place to visit.
Nidhi Chauhan
All sweet treats are looking delicious. Can wait to go and try them all.
Kimberly Flickinger
If I ever make it to the Gulf Shores, I will be sure to try all of these delicious treats.
Judy
SHAME ON YOU!! I gained weight just imagining how each thing tasted!! Next time you're in Gulf Shores head over to Pensacola, the beaches are pure heaven!! McGuire's Irish Pub is in downtown Pensacola,they have their own brewery and the food ~OMG~so much food for so little money!!
Gail Lindsey
Mmm, that key lime tart looks delish! I hope to go to Gulf Shores Orange Beach sometime. Funny, just yesterday a woman that I just met was talking about her trip her trip there and how she loved it!
Sarah Spencer
yum!!
Kimberly Flickinger
I will keep this in mind if I ever get there, which I hope to one day.
Maria Ancona
I love Gulf Shores and those recipes are to die for!!!!
DeShaun
Looks delicious! Must visit