My family of 4 stopped in on our way home from the beach and couldn't be happier that we did. This…read moreplace checks so many boxes. Creative flavors, super friendly staff, homemade product without artificial additives/chemicals, convenient hours, warm clean atmosphere, table games and they even have a bathroom for patrons. I had a mixed cup with 2 scoops, the kids had single flavors and my wife tried the adult ice cream. They were all really good with all flavors on point. The portions were normal-sized to me where a small felt like a small and the prices were commensurate with the size. So many times I find myself having to order a kiddie cup to get a normal snack-sized portion. If you're looking for that super creamy slow churned ice cream that doesn't melt because it's not actually ice cream and mostly gums/thickeners, this isn't for you. This is real ice cream, so you might occasionally get an ice chip but I'd rather have that than a bowl of gum and seaweed byproducts just to make it seem creamier. Looking forward to our next visit!

Looking for an ice cream place that was open past 7 PM and this is open until 10 PM so we went!…read moreWhat they specialize in is alcohol flavored ice cream I don't drink alcohol so I didn't order anything like that so I can't talk about that. But I was happy that they had one dairy free flavor, which was strawberry coconut and it was so amazing! My husband got just vanilla and he said it was really good ice cream! It was a very busy weekday night, but I think because we went during the winter break when everyone is out of school and it was very busy so it took a long to get our ice cream, but the service was great! They also have like board games and stuff so me and my husband had our little date night with ice cream and playing Connect four! If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely come back!

Unfortunately I arrived towards the end of the day but definitely an hour or two before closing…read more There was a really strong cleaning chemical odor when we walked in. Not sure if that's how it always smells. Very glad it was clean but it was a very strong chemical smell. I was expecting to smell fresh baked cookies but it was cleaning solution smell. The s'mores flavor was my favorite it was soft in the middle and edges were crispy. However try to eat the cookies fresh because the cookies become hard and stale the next day. They are giant cookies and fun flavors. Hope to give them another try.

Craves was recommended by a friend as a Gourmet Cookies Shop and highly praised the "Crookie". I…read morewalked in to pick a four cookies pack for afternoon coffee break off Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy near Miromar Outlet in Estero. On every Friday, they rotated their cookies menu with new selections. They don't have Crookie this week. I selected Horchata Churro, Dubai Chocolate, Blueberry Sour cream and Cookie and Cream Kit Kat. The staff is friendly and explained their setup as I inquired about another Craves Cookies in Naples. They make their cookies fresh daily here! As you can see from one of pictures, staff is preparing their M & M cookies! We sampled the Dubai Chocolate and Blueberry Sour Cream. The Dubai Chocolate is very nice chocolate dough filled with Kunafa pistachio filling with milk and white chocolate drizzle. What, Kunafa or Knafeh, is a Palestinian dessert with crispy pastry and sweet cheese! This sounds like creativity is in progress in Craves. My wife commented, "A little on the sweet side" while I quickly replied, "I love that Dubai Chocolate, Wow". The Blueberry Sour Cream with a graham cracker crust, whipped cream and blueberry sour cream spread is very light. "Sweetheart, Blueberry Sour Cream is very light and delectable! There are two outside tables where you can sit and enjoy your treat! Needless to say, we are fan of Craves! Next time, we might get lucky and get the Crookie!

Heard from our friends, Pastry Boutique, has exceptional pastries and highly recommended. On our…read morefirst visit, we were not disappointed and planned for many return visits! We sampled the Quiche of the day, Quiche Lorraine and an almond croissant with a Pistachio Vanilla Latte. Both items hit the 5-star category! Croissant was flaky, crunchy and the best Quiche in Florida! The Banana Nut Bread, Sticky Buns, Cinnamon Roll, Tiramisu and cookies looked so amazing, you want to take a few home! We were early and were able to sit in one of inside tables. As we were tasting the latte, more than a dozen of patrons stop by for pickup orders. The ambiance is plain and simple. The lovely young lady behind the counter gave us exceptional service with a friendly smile! This is a cashless facility so make sure you have your credit card or e-wallet with you. This is a best place to go for pastry and coffee in Estero!

Food is delicious! We had the ham and cheese croissant and a chocolate caramel cookie with coffee…read moreand an Americano. Everything was top notch. Croissant was buttery and flakey and the ham and cheese didn't overpower the delicate taste of the croissant. The cookie was rich and gooey and so good! We had to take most of it to go. We ate on pretty plates and cups and it was just lovely. The seating and dining set up was clean and inviting and just pretty! Love our little experience at the Pastry Boutique:) Will certainly visit again.

Coconut gelato was delicious. Had flakes of coconut in it, tasted fresh. Want to go back and try…read moretheir chocolates and baked goods.

Meh. I had the Caramel Turtle Gelatto. Bland and not decadent at all. Tasted like a healthy version…read moreof dessert. I also tried the raspberry sorbet, the strawberry gelatto, and the hazelnut gelatto. None of it moved the needle for me. We had a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. It was so-so. The cookie was soft but dry. And not all that sweet.

Oh my gosh, this is fresh made desserts --pick up in South-West FLorida including Ft Myers FLorida…read moreor Naples FL. Sometimes they are at Mercato in the Artisan Market. This is a cottage food company: the freshest homemade cakes, cookies etc. You can custom order specific ingredients to be included or omitted such as soy, Glutenfree, organic etc. We are trying hard not to eat the large order in 1 day but it's heavenly great!!!!Many thanks for homemade yum! A+ amazing!

Kristi and her scrumptious organic and basically guilt free treats from One More Bite are the bomb…read more Everything we've tried is delicious and healthy. She takes custom orders and the quality is superior to anything you can buy because Kristi is baking it all herself. Just ordered some seasonal pumpkin loaves with cranberries and they're already gone! It truly was, well, just One More Bite. If you want to try a true organic baker, do yourself a favor and order. You will not be sorry.

Looking for a sweet treat after dinner, we stumbled upon Paradise Scoops in Estero, right down the…read morestreet from Coconut Point Mall--and what a great find! The young woman working that night was incredibly friendly and let us sample as many flavors as we wanted. Their ice cream is made in Sarasota, Florida, by Yoder's, an Amish community known for quality. The result? A rich, creamy texture with perfectly balanced flavors. The pistachio ice cream stood out--it's made with real pistachios, not almonds, which is a rare and welcome surprise! I opted for the Triple Peanut Butter, which had an intense peanut butter flavor that really hit the spot. The Mint Chocolate Chip was also fantastic--easily one of the best we've had. Paradise Scoops is definitely worth the drive, and we can't wait to go back to try even more flavors. If you're in the area, this place is a must-visit!

Came to Estero to visit family. Of course the kids wanted ice cream on a hot day. It was very good…read more Vanilla and chocolate were good. The snickers ice cream tasted exactly like a snickers bar and was delicious. We tried the tipsy place the day before but they don't carry plain flavors for little kids. Kind of dumb. I will gladly return here tho!

Insomnia Cookies is known for serving cookies straight out of the oven. This is their major selling…read morepoint or the motto "Warm cookies delivered". Despite my many visits to cookies shops, this is my first time to Insomnia Cookies at this location, located at University Village next Florida Gulf Coast University. Many cookies shops operating during the normal day hours only but Insomnia Cookies operating from 12 PM to 1 AM! Hey, this is convenient for a late-night sweet treat! I walked in and bought a Deluxe 4 pack cookies for $18.29. The counter is small but clean. The staff, Grace was smiling and friendly. The Deluxe cookies are more expensive than the classic cookies, but I want to satisfying our taste buds! Our selection were S'mores, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Chunk Brookie. The S'mores baked with marshmallow, graham cracker and a rich chocolate chunks. A warm and decadent cookie! The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup cookie is outstanding with Reese's Peanut Butter Cup baked in! I'm a fan of Reese's Cup. On my first bite, word came out, "Mmm". Chocolate Chunk Blondie can ruin your mental ability, one bit it tastes like a cookie, another bite it tastes like a brownie. Will have the Chocolate chip brownie in the morning or with my afternoon coffee! Insomnia Cookies offer more than just cookies! You can have ice cream or cookie-wich, two classic cookies with ice cream! One thing I learned from Insomnia Cookies, the cookies won't make you sleepy or keep you up or awake. Simply, it is just really good cookies! Definitely will be back for more!

I was very excited to try ordering from Insomnia; had heard good things. Decided to treat my kids…read moreto ice cream and a 6 pack from what has been billed as 'a better version of Crumbl.' Sadly, I cannot truly comment. You see, dear reader, I ordered the following: 1. 6 pack of assorted cookies 2. Two scoops of peanut butter ice cream on a cookie 3. Two brownies What was delivered: 1. One small container of cold peanut butter soup 2. Two thin, tasteless chocolate chip cookies 3. That's it. Can I recommend Insomnia Cookies? Sure, if you a) don't like cookies, b) like spending money and not receiving what you ordered, and c) getting hung up on when you call to find out what happened. If that sounds like a great time, then Insomnia is right for you!

Kilwin's offer an assortment of flavors of ice creams, chocolates and fudges. After many years of…read moreself-control, I broke down and walked in a Kilwin's at the Gulf Coast Town Center for some ice cream. I ordered my favorite double scoops of pistachio on a cup and wife ordered a Cappuccino and chocolate chip on a cone. Let me tell you, both ice creams are made with creamy consistency and delicious texture. You can tell you care bite into the pistachio nut or chocolate chips. The Granny Smith apples that covered with chocolate, caramel and others sweets are so appealing. Meanwhile, the Turtle fudges are shining through the display case and caramel pop corns are daring you to pick them up! There are indoor and outdoor tables available to enjoy your treats. The staff is friendly and helpful. This is a solid Kilwin's store right across from Game Times! Oh, well. Ice cream today, salad tomorrow!

I popped in as I was walking around the shopping plaza. When I walked in this sweets shop was well…read moredecorated and was full of goodies. I liked the look of their displays and their employee was super sweet. When I asked her questions regarding the flavors she told me her favorites and gave a lot of great recommendations. She also allowed me to try a few flavors as well so I could solidify my choice. I chose to go with a double scoop of their cookies and cream with the marshmallow s'more flavor and loved it! Super glad I took her advice with blending flavors! She also was kind and offered me a chocolate after I made my purchase. I wish I caught her name because she was awesome. Even when another customer came in and had concerns with their waffle cone she happily replaced it and gave them a fresh one! Will absolutely be back to grab another scoop when I'm in the area.