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    Mattheessen's

    4.5 (436 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Linda B.

    I thought I had figured out where I had to get my Keylime pie in Key West but then I walked by this! Wow, was I glad I did! Everything was super indulgent delectable Devine, and like grandma made it right in front of you fresh! Absolutely the best Keylime pie I've ever had in my life. And the best Keylime pie in Key West in my opinion. The cookies are like no other. They taste right out of the oven in large enough to share with a few friends unless you're really hungry.

    Daren R.

    CHOCOLATE CHIP MANIA... There are three Mattheessen's Candy Kitchen locations within Key West open until midnight. As we walked by the Duval Street shop, we noticed gigantic cookies in the display window ready for human consumption. There was a line forming from outside and it was elbow to elbow outside, this seemed like a popular late night snack joint so we checked it out. Ordered a Frisbee sized chocolate chip cookie, look at my hand vs the cookie size in the pic, its crazy. For $7.00, they offer these mammoth cookies offered in oatmeal raisin, peanut butter and sugar. The cookie was lightly warm, and flapped over in my hand with the chocolate chips slowly melting. We also purchased ice cream, which was good on a warm night, but nothing compared to the cookie. Maybe next time we will try the thick fudge slices, priced at $18.95 per pound with a buy two get one free deal.

    Laura R.

    Great little ice cream shop on Duval Street in Key West! We were drawn in by the huge cookies in the window. The decor was so cute with large ice cream cones suspended from the ceiling. My kids got ice cream and I split a chocolate chip cookie with the hubs. I'm not a big sweets eater but did enjoy the soft chewy cookie! The lines were long (one line for cream and one for cookies) but we were greeted immediately upon entering and the wait was short. The place was small so you had to turn sideways to stay in line as people exited.

    Zacharias P.

    If you are looking for a sugary treat then this place might be for you. They sell oversized cookie, slices of key lime pie, chocolate dipped macaroons the size of a base ball. Service is quick and at the counter. The shop has a relaxed atmosphere.

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    Heather N.

    Every time i come to key west i need to stop in a grab a one of these ginormous cookies. The most as big as my face the chocolate chip is my favorite with just the perfect amount of chocolate chips with a buttery taste. The price point is about 7.50 per cookie but worth it to share with the whole family. They also have other sweet treats like ice cream and Tropical covered Keylime pies. If you're ever in Key West, you definitely need to stop in here.

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    Gina A.

    If you need sweets this is your place! They have great hours and are open late. Lots of deliciousness in this place. They have huge cookies that are as big as your face in so many varieties. The one that's a must get is the peanut butter fudge - you will know it when you see it!!! We split it between 7 people. Perfect. There's also ice cream, fudge, macaroons, key lime pie, and chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick. They have coffees and regular beverages as well. Nothing that we had was bad!! Cute little store with an old time vibe. Super friendly staff that is very accommodating. Greta place to visit to grab some treats to take home!!

    Emily T.

    In the mood for cookies and we stumbled upon Mattheessen's. We were so glad they were open late. Walking in, we saw they had cookies, desserts, and ice cream. The cookies display is what really sold out. Plentiful. Beautifully displayed. We ordered 3 cookies. They were huge. As big as someone's face. We also tried a flavor of ice cream because they allowed us to sample. Our total was about $30 which was a lot for 3 cookies! One of them was a special cookie as it had fudge on top so it cost more - $11-12. It was a yummy sweet treat for the end of the night though.

    Emily H.

    This is not the first time I visit this amazing cookie and ice cream store, but it's the first time I've actually purchased a cookie. I opted for the Peanut Butter and Fudge cookie which was $12. It sounds expensive but it's huge. I can honestly say that it was worth every penny and I will not visit Key West without purchasing this cookie again. Wow. Has to be my favorite peanut butter cookie.

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    Grant H.

    We wanted Key Lime Pie in Key West, and I read some posting that mentioned Mattheessen's. When I walked into the store, I almost forgot about the pie as I saw the cookies, fudge, and ice cream! The Key Lime Pie at Mattheessen's is deelish (despite the difficulty I'm having typing out the store's name...lol). It is not too tart and goes well with whipped cream (ALWAYS say yes to whipped cream). If you are Jonesing for Key Lime Pie, go to Mattheessen's!

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    Jennifer H.

    Came here just for the Key Lime Pie. It was excellent!!'' They also have fudge and cookies that look amazing. Friendly staff and cute sign for the menu.

    Peanut butter chocolate cookie
    Douglas K.

    The place to go if you are craving huge freshly baked cookies in Key West. There are several locations in Key West so Mattheessen's takes the cake in terms of convenience in this small coastal city in Florida. When we visited though, we often went to the large store located on Duval Street. In terms of food, Mattheessen's offers a variety of desserts, including cookies, brownies and key lime pie. But what drew us were the huge cookies. We ordered the peanut butter chocolate cookie, peanut butter cookie and regular chocolate chip, and they all blew us away. Service was also good and we had cookies in hand not long after going into the store. The price was also fair for such huge cookies. If you want a cookie or something else sweet, you definitely won't go wrong by giving Mattheessen's a try.

    Large cookies!!
    Sumita B.

    Large and delicious cookies that are baked on site! Variety of sweet treats to choose from. Key lime pie, cookies, ice cream and coffees. Quick and efficient service

    Phamhong G.

    Friendly staff and delicious key lime pie that was the perfect size for 1 person. I was so full and saved literally 1 last bite in the fridge for the next day and it was still delicious. The Cookie Monster was too much though; it was 3 scoops of ice cream on top of a huge cookie. It can definitely be shared between a few people. This shop is worth a try if you're craving something sweet!

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    Love this review! Thanks for taking the time!

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    Wow, ice cream was amazing! Largest cookies we've ever seen. Staff was great as well! Delish!

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    What a great review! Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed everything!

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    Great desssert' and key lime pie! Definitely recommend it. Great service and lots to choose from.

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    Got a key lime pie. Crust was good but wish I went to blue heaven instead because theirs was just like any other key lime pie you can get.

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    Cookies are humongous and yummy. The edges are too crispy for my liking but the inside was yummy! Must visit

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    So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the review and the photos!

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    Thanks for the 5 star review. Glad you enjoyed!

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    Enjoy! It’s fudge not frosting. That’s what makes it so special!

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    What a great review! Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed.

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    Get the chocolate chip with macadamia nuts cookie. I have nothing else to say. That is all.

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    Better Than Sex

    Better Than Sex

    4.5
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We had fabulous desserts this evening at Key West's Better Than Sex! This adults-only,…read morespeakeasy-style dessert restaurant is located just off Duval Street. Famous for its provocative menu and intimate, candlelit atmosphere, the spot serves decadent, house-made, chocolate-heavy creations.Beyond the food, the experience features signature cocktails and wines served in glasses with rims coated in melted chocolate! Because of its popularity for date nights and late-night indulgence, making a reservation in advance is recommended. We booked 24 hours in advance.

    The concept here is executed so well - it is one of best finds we have found in years…read more First, the decor and atmosphere is incredible. The decor is seductive in such a tasteful and classy way, everything is so romantic. It's beautiful. Cozy, intimate booths. Sparkling chandeliers flickering in candlelight. Ambient lighting. It is a perfect place to end your evening with your partner. We made reservations the morning of, on a Wednesday evening for our anniversary, and were seated promptly. Service was incredible from start to finish. I appreciate their ipad menus with questions to ask your partner, peruse the menu, and read about the origins. There are plenty of drinks and deserts with double entendre names, they're so fun. Huge positive that they have virgin drinks, and several to choose from. Both deserts we tried were out of the world delicious. The missionary crisp ice cream and flavor was 10/10, no notes to improve. Key lime from behind was the best key lime I've had in my life and quickly became the best we have tried on Key West. Incredible and what a lovely place!!

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    Moondog Cafe & Bakery

    Moondog Cafe & Bakery

    4.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    My favorite restaurant during my 10 day trip in Florida! (Even though they forgot my coffee)…read more Lemon blueberry quinoa pancakes: flavor bomb!! I'm ordering this again if I come back and I normally don't order pancakes ever. Seafood pasta: clean with high quality ingredients. The shrimp was big and beautiful twisted on the pizza Chicken sandwich: homemade and I'm a fan of chicken sandwiches. The bun was perfectly toasted. It's impressive a sandwich this simple is so good Key lime pie: I haven't tried it anywhere else and not need to. This is the best. The meringue is sky high and the crust is thin and buttery. The filling is the tight balance of tart and sweetness.

    The happy hour is great! I sat at the bar and got a $5 blue razz sour craft beer that was…read moredelicious! The dessert selection was enticing, so I went with the pre-selected dessert trio which had a mini raspberry pistachio tart (raspberries & strawberries, pistachio custard, toasted pistachios--I thought it was just okay. I LOVE pistachio and raspberry so I was a little disappointed because it tasted eggy), a mini key lime pie (it was good but the meringue was a bit eggy), and a basque cheesecake slice (caramelized custard cheesecake, fresh berries, vanilla bean whip--I'm not even a big cheesecake person but this was DELICIOUS! So creamy and the whipped cream and berries were perfect). I'll definitely be coming back to try the food and more beer, but I likely won't order dessert again unless it's the cheesecake.

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    Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe

    Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe

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    This is the best rated key lime pie in key west according to chatgpt, so we had to try it!…read more It was a small shop with the pies already packaged and in a showcase. The server was nice and just handed us our prepackaged slice. We ordered the strawberry limeaid and a slice of the key lime pie. The strawberry limeaid was a little too concentrated for me and a little too tart. The pie was delicious. I wish the put more meringue on top.

    Was driving by and decided to pop in because when you're in Key West, you have to try key lime pie,…read moreright? Plus, the place caught my eye right away. It's super cute and inviting. I originally went in planning to try the chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick, but Diego, the cashier, suggested I start with a traditional slice since I was a newbie. I appreciated that recommendation! For context, I'm not a big key lime pie person. I love key lime flavored things like cookies and candy, but the pie itself has never really been my favorite. But again... when in Key West, you know the rest, lol! I gave it a try, and honestly, I was surprised. It was actually good. Probably the best key lime pie I've had. It tasted very different from the ones I've tried in Dade and Broward County. Its ike they used real key lime, which made a noticeable difference. The crust was my favorite part. It was perfectly crunchy and tasted homemade, which paired so well with the filling. Even the whipped cream on top was delicious. I will say, if I were a true key lime pie lover, I'd probably be obsessed, if that makes sense, lol. Overall, great experience. Diego was friendly and helpful, the place was clean and adorable, and they had a nice variety of treats. I'd definitely come back. Next time, I've got my eye on a key lime cookie! Btw. There's a 3% charge if you use a credit card.

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    One single use plastic used for 5 minutes!
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    Rooster Treats

    Rooster Treats

    4.1
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    0.8 mi

    This is a super cute truck in the area of the Southernmost Point that offers soft serve ice cream…read moreor mini donuts with toppings! The service was quick and there was some seating outside with some sand so even though it is a few blocks inland there was still a relaxed, beach feel to the place. I got the coconut joy mini donuts and my boyfriend got the chocolate paradise ice cream. The mini donuts did get a little soggy from the toppings so I would maybe eat a little faster than I did (though I didn't take an unreasonable amount of time) or go for the ice cream. For Key West, they seemed reasonably priced and hit the spot for something sweet. If you're already in the area and looking for something sweet, I would stop here.

    We stopped in on our last night in Key West after trying several of the ice cream shops during our…read morestay. I think Rooster Treats is a fun change of pace from the more traditional storefronts lining Duval Street. Instead of a typical shop, it operates out of a permanent trailer. You order from a raised deck platform, then head down to enjoy your treat at one of the tables set up in a makeshift sandy beach area. The whole setup works surprisingly well. It gives you that relaxed, toes-in-the-sand feeling, almost like you're unwinding right by the water. It has a great vibe. We're not huge fans of soft serve, mainly because the flavors and textures can feel limited. Rooster Treats makes up for that with the generous amount of toppings you can add. I ordered the Chocolate Paradise, which came with chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, and Oreo crumbs. It was delicious, and the portion size was very good. Glad we checked it out before heading home.

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    Just add your favorite toppings!
    Relax and enjoy your soft serve ice cream or freshly made mini donuts

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    Relax and enjoy your soft serve ice cream or freshly made mini donuts

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