Vacations on the Alabama Coast are not complete without a little indulgence, and for travelers who love desserts, dining in Gulf Shores, AL, offers plenty of options. You can find your home away from home with Youngs Suncoast. We offer a wonderful selection of vacation rentals in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Fort Morgan that will delight every traveler!
From homemade fudge and creamy ice cream to bakery favorites and late-night sweets, Gulf Shores makes it easy to satisfy your cravings while enjoying a laid-back beach getaway.
Where Can You Enjoy Dining in Gulf Shores With a Sweet Tooth?
Explore the Bushwacker Drink Trail on the Flora-Bama Coast
The Bushwacker is an adult milkshake made with coffee liqueur, dark rum, cream of coconut, and rich chocolate flavor. Its popularity even reached presidential levels, with President Obama enjoying a Bushwacker during his visit to Orange Beach.
Below are some of the dining establishments in the Gulf Shores, AL, area where you can try one:
- Tacky Jacks
- OSO at Bear Point
- LuLu’s Fun Food Music
- The Southern Grind Coffee House
- Moe’s Original BBQ
- The Surfside Shuttle
- Bahama Bob’s
- Southern Shores Coffee
- CoastAL Orange Beach
- Cobalt, The Restaurant
- Flora-Bama
Dining in Gulf Shores for Ice Cream, Fudge, and Frozen Treats
No trip is complete without ice cream, and there are plenty of dining options in the Gulf Shores area offering frozen favorites. These stops are perfect for families, couples, or anyone who enjoys ending the day with something cold and creamy.
Below are some of our favorite local ice cream shops:
- Pelican Scoops Ice Cream
- The Yard Milkshake Bar – As Seen On Shark Tank
- Del’s Ice Cream
- Yumm Twister & Ice Cream
- Chocolate Corner Gulf Shores
- Bahama Buck’s
- Milkshake Momma
- Cherry on Top
Bakeries and Baked Goods Worth Seeking Out
For those who prefer pastries and baked treats, dining in Gulf Shores, AL, does not disappoint. Many visitors make these bakeries part of their morning routine or stop by to grab dessert for later. It is an easy way for our guests to bring a little sweetness to their Gulf Shores vacation rentals.
Below are some of our recommendations:
- A Specialty Bakery and Party Shoppe
- Deep South Cake Company
- Parlor Doughnuts
- Hopes Cheesecake
- BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
- Lickin Good Donuts in Gulf Shores
- City Donut
- Beach Girl Coffee
