Pete&#x27;s Ice Cream Factory

Were promptly greeted by a young friendly man. I was there for the donuts. We arrived around 3 pm…read more Be forewarned, if you want the infamous apple fritters don't wait til 3pm. Disappointed, but nonetheless I love donuts so I purchased a dozen of the remaining varieties. All the donuts I have eaten have been very good. We will go back later on the way home in hopes of snagging an apple fritter. The glazed croissants looked Amazing, will also get one of those. Shop was quiet as it was afternoon. Hubby wanted some ice cream so we each got 2 scoops. Cost was roughly $14 but that is to be expected as we were in a touristy area. Dozen donuts roughly about $25.

City Donut is the oldest donut shop in Orange Beach and they also were awarded the #1 spot for Best…read moreDonut Shop in the 2024 USA Today Readers' Choice of the best donut shops in the USA. They also are the only spot in the area that has an amazing cherry ice cream along with lots of other great flavors of ice cream. This is a really cool spot and certainly worthy of a visit. They do sell out of donuts pretty fast so get here early if you need that but they have other good options to try out here as well like their awesome ice cream. The service has always been friendly, fast and efficient for me here. Overall this is definitely a cool spot to check out near the beach.

City Donut

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Tropical flavored Boba drinks

Parlor Doughnuts

4.5(150 reviews)

3.8 mi

Yum! I always look out for Parlor when we travel because they have gluten free/vegan options! The…read moreFrench toast lil bundt cake (it's called a donut, but let's be real it's a small cake) was so yummm!! Highly recommend! They have it set up super cute in there, staff was nice, boxed my stuff up well. Big fan! Only thing that could make it better is if they had actual donuts that were gluten free!!

I really like the selection of doughnuts offered. They even have savory doughnuts, which is a cool…read moreoption. My Wife and I got the Blueberry Hill. Seemed to have been dipped in blueberry icing with powdered sugar or a sugary crumble sprinkled on top. I would say if you want to try something different than your typical doughnut/donut then you should definitely check this place out. The doughnuts are almost croissant like. They're airy and you can see all the layers within the doughnut. They're more dense than a croissant, so I would say it's a croissant and beignet hybrid. They also offer coffee/lattes/etc. They're made in an actual espresso machine and taste pretty good. It wasn't like some places where coffee was an after thought and you get coffee from a pot or a Keurig. It's not the best espresso or latte you'll ever have but definitely good enough to accompany the doughnut.

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Lickin Good Donuts-Gulf Shores

4.8(182 reviews)

3.6 mi

Delicious donuts at a good price. We didn't try any savory, but all the doughnuts we had were…read moredelicious except for the cake donut which my son said was a little dry. Doughnut holes were

My fave ! Has the white Bavarian cream . Not the custard. The chocolate icing makes it the best…read more Melts in your mouth. Better than Dunkin' Donuts ' and krispy cream my opinion. They seem to be lighter.

Lickin Good Donuts-Gulf Shores - The big downside here, for me, is any food you want warm is microwaved. I don't do microwaves plus they use canned biscuits.

The big downside here, for me, is any food you want warm is microwaved. I don't do microwaves plus they use canned biscuits.

Lemon filled. A classic.

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Donuts

Daisy's Donuts

3.4(49 reviews)

3.5 mi

Guys, seriously, go show some love to these amazing people!!!…read more We were here last night--not even to buy donuts--but just to sit outside and eat our ice cream from next door. As they were closing up, they were kind enough to give two dozen donuts to me and my crew completely free. Acts of kindness like that don't go unnoticed. Thank you all so much, and if you're in the area, please go support them! They definitely deserve it.

We just moved here. We pass this place everyday on my way to my daughter's school. We come once a…read moreweek. The people that work here are always super friendly. Is it pricey? Yes but honestly what isn't in this area. The donuts are great & so are the selections. I also love that they have canned Diet Coke.

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Kayden's Ice Cream & Candies

3.7(164 reviews)

2.0 mi

Very kind and helpful with my celiac disease. Plenty of options and helpful people that warned…read morethere hands, changed gloves and made sure to keep my ice cream separate. Highly recommend visiting!!!

A little pricy for my taste but there are a lot of flavors to choose from! You'll also find cotton…read morecandy, fudge, chocolate dipped twinkies, chocolate dipped oreos, candy, and more. If you walk further down a hallway, they even have an arcade! So the kids really liked this place.

Double scoop strawberry and peanut butter cookie dough

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Blueberry cheesecake milkshake

Cafe Beignet

4.0(144 reviews)

2.2 mi

Why wait for New Orleans when you can have a taste of it in the Gulf Shores! The Cafe Beignet just…read morehits the spot for a nice little sugar rush and some chicory coffee Orders are available to go, but their little café allows you to have the sugary donut like product, good and hot. Options for the original or filled beignets are also available. A relaxed environment, clearly a local favorite, available for a nice treat. Pleasant service ensure that we lacked for nothing. I must stop if you're in the area. Open seven days a week but they close at 12:30 so make sure you stop by early!

Fresh and Hot. Not quite as sweet as Cafe Du Monde in NO, but better than I've ever had anywhere…read moreelse. Large Beignets, well worth the trip to get some in the morning, great alternative to the over priced donuts available locally.

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Fresh Warm Made to Order Beignets

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SWEET CONE ALABAMA

4.2(229 reviews)

3.5 mi

Decided to stop in for a late night treat; cute place, nice staff, expensive ice cream. For our…read morefamily of 4 we spent $40; myself & my daughter upgraded to cones at an additional charge, my husband & son got theirs in cups. I got the Praline Pecan & I will say, it was delicious. Not almost $10 delicious, but it was delicious nonetheless. Not a place I'd go to on the regular but we're on vacation so all our senses go out the window lol.

She was rude and huffed and puffed when we came in! We never received our ice cream because she…read morerefused to scoop our ice cream repeatedly saying,"We are closed" to us and other customers. BTW: We walked in at 9:40 with the OPEN sign on and the website saying 10 is closing time.

Coconut almond cherry ice cream

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Strawberry & Chocolate

The Southern Grind Coffee House

4.0(298 reviews)

2.3 mi

This was my second or third visit to The Southern Grind at The Wharf, and I absolutely love this…read moreplace. It's so much more than just a coffee shop. The entire shop is beautiful and filled with the cutest coastal décor, artwork, jewelry, purses, gifts and unique little finds. There are so many beautiful pieces made with or inspired by shells, oysters and coastal life that you could spend quite a while just looking around. The shop actually reminds me of my late mother because this is exactly the kind of place and the kind of beautiful, unique things she would have absolutely loved. That makes visiting it a little extra special for me. They also have a great selection of coffees and specialty drinks, a full gelato area, and some seriously tempting desserts. I had a hot caramel macchiato, and it was delicious. I also had the chocolate fudge cheesecake brownie, or something very close to that name, and it was DIVINE! It's incredibly rich, so I couldn't finish it all at once--I brought the rest home and happily finished it later. The two young ladies working when we visited were wonderful. Both were so sweet, outgoing, informative and genuinely helpful, which made an already great experience even better. There's outdoor and indoor seating as well, which is perfect for The Wharf. Between the coffee, desserts, beautiful shop and wonderful service, I don't have a single negative thing to say. Definitely five stars and absolutely worth stopping in!

This location of The Southern Grind Coffee House is in The Wharf and I've been here several times…read more They have decent food and a good selection of gelato. They also obviously have coffee which VERY sadly they don't offer whole cream as an option and only have the weak and pathetic half and half so you have to bring your own whole cream if you want a real coffee experience. This place is also full to the brim with lots of retail items so you can shop, drink coffee and eat all in the same space.

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Jalapeño Potato Scramble

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Crème brûlée latte

The Yard Milkshake Bar

3.1(459 reviews)

4.4 mi

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I have to say, this is absolutely a worthwhile experience. If you have kids with you during your…read morevisit. Our son absolutely loves his place. The ice cream and different product offerings are usually fantastic. Their presentation is always on spot. Service is a bit hit and miss, our order taker last week seemed genuinely uninterested and not welcoming at all. Everyone has an off day, and it is the end of the summer season, so I'm sure there's some fatigue there. This is a safe, clean and comfortable environment that I don't think twice about letting our teenager go in by himself and dine in if we are walking around the shopping center. The ice cream served up in the glass Mason jars is an absolute must do, cannot recommend enough. It's absolutely overpriced for ice cream, however, you do get what you pay for I think. Overall good experience.

I enjoy the decadence found at The Yard Milkshake Bar! When I visit Orange Beach I try to make sure…read moreto stop by. For just a bit extra you can keep the souvenir cup. The service is always friendly, and even when crowded it is quick service still. The art found on the wall adds to the character of the place and I enjoy reading the signs related to sweetness. If you never have had an over the top sweet treat like the ones they offer, you're missing out!

Strawberry cheesecake sundae

$12 ... mainly whip cream

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Cafe Beignets

3.5(143 reviews)

3.9 mi

They were great when they were warm. They got hard quickly but still edible. Definitely better…read morewhen you grab them in our drive home two years ago. Just don't sneeze in the car and you're good to go.

It wasn't the worst nor was it the best. After 25 minutes they were so hard to eat. We came in…read morepretty early they close early as well. The place is pretty empty no patrons and my cafe au lait was not cafe au lait it was like watery hospital vending machine coffee. I tossed it as soon as I got to our beach home and had to heat the beignets in the microwave.

Local artwork

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Chris B.

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2 years ago

Pete's Ice Cream Shop is a hidden gem! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with a warm smile and the delightful smell of freshly made waffle cones. The variety of flavors is incredible, ranging from classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla to unique, seasonal creations that are out of this world. The ice cream is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced -- not too sweet, just right. The service is quick and friendly, and the portions are generous. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Pete's is an absolute must-visit. I can't wait to come back! read more

Maggie F.

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4

2 years ago

as soon as we walked in, both employees happily greeted us and offered to let us try some flavors. the 5 of us girls tried several flavors before picking what ice cream we wanted and they were super nice! they were constantly smiling and ready to make light hearted jokes as we ordered and paid. the inside was extremely clean and the playlist made us dance in our seats. i loved our visit. -maggie, addi, kaylee, a***, and alexis read more

Angie O.

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4 years ago

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Fresh and locally made donuts and ice cream. The donuts are super soft on the Inside with the perfect crispness on the outside. Not a huge selection but I have also only been during off-season. Ice cream is tasty as well. Very creamy. Tasted a sorbet and it was very fresh tasting with lots of real fruit flavor. Haven't ordered a sorbet yet as I prefer ice cream. Give them a try! read more

Stacy B.

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1 year ago

Absolutely amazing!!!! Not only do they have the best ice cream I have ever tasted in my life! But they are actually peanut / nut free!!! And if you have allergies, you know how rare it is to find an ice cream shop that is safe! Very cute shop super convenient located almost right between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores off the main strip. If you go by there, tell them Stacy sent you! read more

Tom B.

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8

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4 years ago

This place was awesome. Pete did an amazing job explaining the flavors and method of creating the product. We enjoyed 3 different flavors and they all delicious and you could pinpoint the source of the flavor in each one. Staff was friendly and helpful. Unlike some of the other establishments in the area the places to sit were clean and available. read more

Christine R.

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1 year ago

If you're looking for the best homemade ice cream in Gulf Shores, this is it. I wouldn't waste my time trying other homemade ice cream places in the area. Expensive but not overpriced and quality is incredible. Offers unique ice cream flavors and also classics. We loved the toasted coconut, key lime pie, and salted caramel. read more

Owen S.

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2

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3 years ago

The place was great and the ice cream was delicious, but it was greatly overpriced. A normal sized cake cone was $11 for one scoop. There were also no doughnuts because some machine was broken. So overall, it is a good place to go once but is definitely not your everyday treat. read more

Marc S.

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4 years ago

Greeted with a pleasant smile and conversation, this new location was spotless with a delightful atmosphere but best of all were the donuts! Very fresh and several varieties to choose from. Will certainly visit again next time we are in the area. read more

Trentity V.

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2

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4 years ago

Fantastic donuts at a reasonable price for gulf shores/orange beach. (a dozen is $16, and with each dozen you get a 13th yeast donut free) the workers were very nice and you could watch them make the donuts fresh. hidden gem read more

Lily G.

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3 years ago

Their ice cream is amazing! It is made fresh every day with real ingredients! No artificial flavors, and made with fresh fruit. Very reasonably priced for homemade ice cream! Amazing service as well. read more

Jake S.

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4 years ago

The ice cream is amazing and Pete, himself, offers great service. Our family of 7, tried pretty much all of the flavors with the waffle bowls! This will be a staple anytime we are back in the area! read more

Angela B.

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3

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4 years ago

Awesome ice cream and super friendly owner. We had a great time hearing his story. Went back the next day for donuts! A must visit when you go to Orange Beach!! read more

Jesse P.

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3

0

3 years ago

Best ice cream I've ever had! Much better than others I've had at the beach! The lemon cookies & cream is the best!

James C.

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7

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4 years ago

Best ice cream I had in a long time!!! Next time i visit Gulf Shores definitely stopping by again!!

Holly M.

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31

4 years ago

Great service and ice cream! All ice cream is made in-house and it very tasty. 10/10 recommend.

Mallory W.

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4

4 years ago

Amazing place to eat donuts and icecream and hang out! Super cool icecream buckets very yummy!

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Decided to stop in for a late night treat; cute place, nice staff, expensive ice cream. For our…read morefamily of 4 we spent $40; myself & my daughter upgraded to cones at an additional charge, my husband & son got theirs in cups. I got the Praline Pecan & I will say, it was delicious. Not almost $10 delicious, but it was delicious nonetheless. Not a place I'd go to on the regular but we're on vacation so all our senses go out the window lol.

She was rude and huffed and puffed when we came in! We never received our ice cream because she…read morerefused to scoop our ice cream repeatedly saying,"We are closed" to us and other customers. BTW: We walked in at 9:40 with the OPEN sign on and the website saying 10 is closing time.

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The staff is very helpful and friendly. Normally, I don't care for ice cream. I sampled coffee,…read morebanana pudding, and a few others. Coffee was my favorite and I even went back a second time for another scoop. Thank you for your hospitality.

Fun close to our rental and lots of choices. But.... I do suggest a sherbet of some sort and not…read morejust a rainbow sherbet... but good time and well made.

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Scoops Ice Cream in Gulf Shores is the best! So many amazing flavors -- definitely check out the…read moremenu because the variety is awesome. There's truly something for everyone. Servers are very friendly. I love the outside seating area; it's perfect for an afternoon or evening treat, especially after a long day on the beach. We went after dinner and it was so good -- the perfect way to end the night after hanging out on the beach all day. A must-stop ice cream spot in Gulf Shores!

Lots of options for ice cream. Service was friendly and the wait wasn't too long. Great location as…read morewell. Lots of places to sit outside. The inside is cute, but small.

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Originally we tried to go to the cheesecake dipped chocolate place next door but the line was…read moreinsane. The line was also insane here too but not half as bad as the other. We waited FOREVER in line and when we got up there she said her tap to pay doesn't work. Thank goodness the lady in front of me paid for my daughter. However I do feel like there should be a sign of what they accept payment wise or if something is down if I'm waiting in line that long. My daughter got a cookies n cream milk shake

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This place was popping when we went last night. I would've loved to get a picture of the outside,…read morebut it was so busy I didn't get the chance. The staff were extremely nice and ready to help, but my biggest knock is that you have to crowd around the ice cream bar just to see the flavors. They're not posted anywhere in the store, so when it's packed, everyone's trying to peek at the case at the same time, making it hard to move around. The sign also says homemade ice cream, but when I asked one of the staff if they make it there, they said no. That said, the ice cream itself was delicious, and they offer a ton of unique flavors (which is even more reason they should display them somewhere). I got key lime pie, which had little pieces of pie crust in it definitely the star of the night with a scoop of peach on the bottom, which was also very good. My girlfriend got black cherry on top, which had tasty little chunks of chocolate (my second favorite out of the four flavors we tried), and red velvet on the bottom.

great ice cream! Came in as soon as it opened and the young lady who served us was super warm and…read morefriendly! great vibe!

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