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Home » Travel » United States » Alabama

Sweet treats you need to try at the restaurants in Gulf Shores Orange Beach, Alabama

Published: Apr 30, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

Desserts you have to try at Restaurants in Gulf Shores Alabama! Including LuLus's Key Lime Pie, The Yard Shakes and more!

We did the hard job of trying all of the sweet treats we could find in Gulf Shores-Orange Beach during our trip to Alabama. 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 Donut Hamburgers 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!

Desserts you have to try at Restaurants in Gulf Shores Alabama! Including LuLus's Key Lime Pie, The Yard Shakes and more! #GulfShores #alabama Travel

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Sweet treats you need to try at the restaurants in Gulf Shores-Orange Beach, Alabama
Crazy milkshakes at The Yard
Sassy Bass Crazy Donuts
Key Lime Pie at LuLu’s
Lickin Good Donuts
White Chocolate Coconut Bread Pudding at Fishers
Java Chip Frappe at Southern Grind Coffee House
Key Lime Tart at Coast Gulf Cuisine at the Beach Club
Rum Cakes from Rum Sisters
Brick & Spoon Beignets
Homemade Pop-Tarts at BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
Key lime donut at City Donuts
Big Tickle Milkshake - Sunliner Diner
Shave Ice from Frost Bites Food Truck at the Beach Club
Additional Alabama Travel Posts

Sweet treats you need to try at the restaurants in Gulf Shores-Orange Beach, Alabama

If you are looking for a full meal and not just dessert check out our full Gulf Shores Restaurants guide!

Crazy milkshakes at The Yard

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.

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

Sassy Bass Crazy Donuts

Are donuts more your speed?

What about a flatline donut that has two hamburger patties, candied bacon bits, mozzarella and cheddar cheese squished between glazed donut bun...

Yes, it really is a thing. They also have a donut burger that includes pulled pork and cheese whiz.

If you are looking for a festive donut try the margarita donut or the strawberry swirl that is filled with strawberry goodness and topped with a giant strawberry. They also offer flavors like Tiramisu, cereal coated and more!

Oh and pizza donuts! We didn’t have a chance to try those but they are definitely on the list for our next visit to Gulf Shores.

Address: 6452, 132 W 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Phone: (251) 948-3838

 

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

 

 

White Chocolate 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 Gulf Shores.

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

 

Key Lime Tart at Coast Gulf Cuisine 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

 

Rum Cakes from Rum Sisters

Fancy a treat with a bit of an adult twist? Check out Rum Sister's cakes! They come in some seriously delicious flavors including the Drunken Monkey, Twisted Sista, and Island Time

Address: 25405 Perdido Beach Blvd #5, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Phone: (251) 517-0444

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

Address: 100 E 2nd Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Phone: (251) 937-6590

 

Shave Ice from Frost Bites Food Truck at the Beach Club

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

 

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!

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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!

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Comments

  1. Meghan

    August 04, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    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".

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  2. Patrice Johnson

    July 14, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    Everything looks so delicious! I love being from the Gulf Coast!

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  3. Jessica W.

    July 13, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    An overflowing mason jar filled with sweet-shakey goodness sounds so delicious!

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  4. Terry

    July 11, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    Oh, my I have not seen so many delightful desserts in one setting. Gulf Shores would be a beautiful place to visit.

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  5. Nidhi Chauhan

    July 09, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    All sweet treats are looking delicious. Can wait to go and try them all.

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  6. Kimberly Flickinger

    July 09, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    If I ever make it to the Gulf Shores, I will be sure to try all of these delicious treats.

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  7. Judy

    July 09, 2017 at 7:33 am

    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!!

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  8. Gail Lindsey

    July 08, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    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!

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  9. Sarah Spencer

    July 08, 2017 at 9:55 am

    yum!!

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  10. Kimberly Flickinger

    July 06, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    I will keep this in mind if I ever get there, which I hope to one day.

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  11. Maria Ancona

    July 06, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    I love Gulf Shores and those recipes are to die for!!!!

    Reply
  12. DeShaun

    July 05, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    Looks delicious! Must visit

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