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    Mattheessen's

    4.5 (437 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Key lime pie!
    Candace W.

    Stopped here while visiting Key West and read that the key lime pie was great, so I had to try it. I did and it was amazing! It was the perfect combination of sweetness, tartness and creaminess and I really enjoyed the crust. The other desserts they offered looked great too. The vibe was friendly and I'd definitely come back!

    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.

    peanut butter and chocolate cookies
    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.

    Slice of Key Lime Pie
    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

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    Service was great! Chocolate walnut fudge delicious and the chocolate chip cookie was to die for!

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    Great review! Thank you!

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    Take something home with you! Thanks for the great review!

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    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

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    Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed!

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    Thanks for the great review. We appreciate it!

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    Thank you! We love when our coffee gets its own props!

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    A half pound cookie goes a long way. Glad you enjoyed!

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    Ice cream excellent. Key lime pie over the moon! Employees super friendly! Love this place and didn't even try the amazing looking cookies!

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    Great ice cream. The key lime flavor hit the spot. My husband also enjoyed the fudge.

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    The service was excellent. Such friendly employees! Got amazing ice cream, a fantastic giant cookie and a great espresso. Thank you!

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    The best Key Lime pie we've had in Key West so far. Friendly staff. That is all I can say!

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    Awesome! Thanks for letting Eve know!

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    Better Than Sex - Seating and lighting

    Better Than Sex

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I have a sweet tooth, a tremendous sweet tooth indeed, For…read moreice cream and desserts are the things that I need. I've had dessert in the desert near Area 51, And underground in Antarctica, far from the sun. I've had it in graveyards, beneath moonlight so fair, And even in a dessert restaurant, yes, I've had dessert there! At Better Than Sex, the Fever was mine, And it tasted so splendid, so luscious, divine. I tried one of their special coffees as well, And it was so delicious, I nearly swooned under its spell. But the night's grandest moment, the finest display, Was when our waiter arrived with the desserts on a tray. He looked straight in my eyes as he named each delight, With a confidence both curious and wonderfully bright. My dessert was a huge phallus, impressive and grand, With two giant balls resting beneath it in hand. It was covered in "splooge sauce," a curious sweet stream, A dessert of such drama it belonged in a dream! I truly enjoyed this place and would gladly return If I lived nearby, where the sweet candles burn. They are masters of dessert, of flavor and flair-- A deliciously mischievous treasure tucked away there.

    We went to Better Than Sex after eating a full meal at Duffy's right in front, so there wasn't much…read moreroom left in us. But oh man was it amazing. An extremely unique ambience and decoration. But it's not too much or too little. The seating is comfortable and private. Our server was very nice, he checked in at all the right times and was sweet. We only ordered one dessert and it got there promptly. Everything on the menu looked excellent and delicious. We settled on the cookie nookie cake, it was super fresh with many contrasting flavors that made every bite a pleasure. Overall had an amazing time and recommend this place for anything from a late night dessert or a full dessert meal. If we're ever around again, we are definitely going back and trying a lot more than just one dessert.

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    Moondog Cafe & Bakery - Key Lime Pie

    Moondog Cafe & Bakery

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We stopped by MoonDog Café & Bakery for a little lunch snack after conducting a séance at the…read moreHemingway House. We sat outside beneath the shade, where it was surprisingly cool and comfortable. Service was quick, and I ordered the house Bloody Mary. It was flavorful without being overly spicy, the ghost of Hemingway agreed. We also shared the veggie board, which was delicious and perfect for a light meal. The desserts looked absolutely amazing, but Hemingway's ghost and I decided to save room for some stronger spirits instead. The prices were very fair, and I would happily return to try the desserts, preferably when the ghost of Hemingway is somewhere else.

    Been to Key West and googled this place . We wanted to have good coffee and cakes and found this…read moreplace ! Had fantastic reviews in google . Parking was a bit tough here ! They don't have their own parking .. it's paid parking outside . Peak times I think there are some wait times since they are Michelin rated ! Interiors looked awesome . Lots of seats to sit and eat .. ambience was great . Cortado was just awesomeeeeeeee.. haven't had a coffee that good ! It was a short glass but superb taste ! Chai was ok . Not the best but it was ok. Bakery was great . Loved the chocolate cake ! Fantastic taste . Macarons were absolutely awesome ! Nice and good .. spinach artichoke dip was good too ! Kids liked the pasta .. service was good .. good experience overall .. 4 stars ..

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    Blue Heaven - Key Lime Pie

    Blue Heaven

    4.3(5.5k reviews)
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    The lobster anything was excellent. I has the shrimp benedict, but everyone else had lobster. The…read morechickens and roosters running around provided entertainment and the atmosphere with the trees and flowers flowing over top make it an experience.

    Blue Heaven is one of those rare places that feels less like a restaurant and more like a second…read morehome you somehow never knew you'd been missing. The food is excellent--flavorful, thoughtfully prepared, and consistently satisfying--but what truly sets this place apart is the service, especially when you're seated at the bar. As a bar guest, I experienced something far above exceptional. It felt like walking into a place I already loved and being shown the very best of it by people who genuinely care. To the bartenders and staff who made every visit feel that way: Dairy-ah (I'm almost certainly butchering the spelling, but the pronunciation stuck with me), thank you for the warmth, the skill, and the way you made the bar feel welcoming every time. Lucy--always with the hat on backwards--you became my spirit animal the moment I realized how perfectly that energy matched the whole vibe of the place. Thank you for being exactly who you are behind that bar. Brittney, the chillest of them all: your calm, easy presence made everything feel lighter and better. Chelsea, I only got to have you serve me once, but that one time was enough to know how good you are at this. And to the Servers, Paul and Lola: even in our brief interactions while I was at the bar, both of you brought such strong, genuine personalities that it elevated the whole experience. Thank you for that. Blue Heaven is an amazing restaurant with great food and even greater service. But more than that, it's the people who make it feel like coming home and being shown the best time in a place you love the most. Thank you--truly--to all of you for making it feel that way. And to Henry, a longtime regular at the bar, who passed away during my visit. "His" presence was clearly part of the fabric of this place, and I'm grateful I got to share that space, however briefly, with the people who knew and cared for him. Thank You All, and sorry if I didn't list your name in this review because there were far more of you than I've mentioned, just Know my early mornings sitting at the Blue Heavens Bar, was the highlight of everyday I spent in Key West. Sincerely, Brian.. (or as my friends call me, "Jonesie")...

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    Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - key lime pie slice

    Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe

    4.3(447 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Kermit's Key West offers a delightful assortment of key lime pie on a stick, dipped in various…read morecoatings such as chocolate, coconut, white chocolate, and several other tempting flavors. They also sell miniature cookies that taste remarkably like key lime pie, each one dusted in flavored powders. The main attraction, however, is the cake counter, where numerous varieties of key lime pie await their fate. The pies come neatly packaged in small takeout containers, making them wonderfully convenient to carry while wandering about Key West, or to bring home before the Florida heat claims them. The shop itself is rather small, with limited room for indoor dining. There is outdoor seating available, though most visitors simply claim their chosen delicacy and disappear into the streets, leaving only the faint scent of lime and sugar behind. Naturally, I asked whether I might speak with Kermit himself. I was informed that he was away on a visit to Fraggle Rock and had recently suffered an unfortunate encounter with the Count. The details were not discussed, though the silence that followed was ominous. All in all, Kermit's Key West is a convenient and enjoyable stop for anyone with a fondness for key lime pie. The variety is excellent, the portions are easy to handle, and the desserts are perfect for enjoying on the move or surviving whatever strange adventures may await beyond the door.

    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.

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    Rooster Treats

    4.2(29 reviews)
    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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    Rooster Treats - Just add your favorite toppings!

    Just add your favorite toppings!

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

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