Homemade ice cream and the softest freshest giant cookie I've ever had. I thought it would be too…read morerich and sweet but it was not. Don't get me wrong, it was sweet but the flavors were well balanced. Service was phenomenal. We asked what flavor the worker thought was the best and her favorite was the toasted coconut. Immediately yes. It was perfect. Creamy but not too sweet. The toasted coconut flavor was very nice. I will be definitely be making this a must do stop on any future visits to Key West. Mattheessen's is a local ice cream and cookie bakery in Key West. They have a few locations dotted around the island. This location we went to was small with a small counter with a couple stools but that's it for seating so plan to stand inside or walk outside to eat.

AMAZINGGGGG!! Enjoyed everything we had here, but specifically went back multiple times for the…read moregigantic cookies. We tried the peanut butter, chocolate chip, and the peanut butter cookie with fudge and peanut butter on top. All three were perfection, so moist, and still fresh tasting the next day. I also loved the frozen key lime pie slice dipped in chocolate!

Great little ice cream spot. I got the vegan coconut agave which was delicious. Not overly sweet…read moreand very smooth. My kids enjoyed their vanilla and strawberry. Best part was the home made berry drizzle that the owner had made for it. You can tell he really puts a lot of effort into his craft. Would love to see even more vegan/ dairy free options. Definitely will be back!!

I love to see that this place is still here! Their Cookie Butter Pecan is my absolute favorite. I…read morehave eaten two cups in one sitting before. We visit every single time we come to the Keys.

Gladiators is a family owned ice cream shop that boasts being homemade since 1918. Their ice cream…read moreis made from scratch, all natural, no preservatives or colorants added, and no industrial mixes used. With that being said, if you want super creamy and heavy ice cream then this is not the place for you. It has a lighter, icier texture that melts faster than commercially made ice cream. I really enjoyed it and appreciated the natural quality of their product. Service was quick and friendly and the owner is proud to let you know his ice cream is homemade and natural. There are two small bistro tables in the sidewalk where you can sit and enjoy and watch the people pass by.

While in the keys we wanted to stop for some ice cream . We found this spot and they had great…read morereviews so we gave it a chance. I personally did not enjoy my ice cream and unfortunately neither anyone else. The ice cream is home made which means that it doesn't have all the extra preservatives, however I melts ima second. Not even joking it water down immediately! The people were very nice. They do have great reviews. I would recommend to try for yourself, but it wasn't for us. This spot is on a corner with a few sidewalk tables.

Pros: staff was super friendly and helpful even when really busy, ice cream was good, meet…read moreexpectations. Nothing earth shattering. Cons: they didn't have all of their flavors available, shop is really small can get extremely cramped, due to the warm temperature in the shop ice cream was extremely soft and melted very fast Overall, it was a good experience, but nothing amazing either

Shakes in any ice cream flavor and decent selection. Store is cold so good break from the heat, but…read moreno seating inside so out in the heat to eat it.. Employees were very nice and service was fast.

There are a few spots in Key West that claim to be the original creators of the Key Lime Pie--this…read moreplace included. It's close to Mallory Square, and they even have their own space where the pies are made. I chatted briefly with the staff, and they told me that yes, this really is the place where it all started. They also mentioned that many other spots claiming to be "the original" actually get either their ingredients or their pies from here. Overall, it's a cute little spot. Besides pies, they sell cupcakes, coffee, and a variety of general goodies and touristy items. We grabbed a small, cozy two seater high table by the window and enjoyed their tart pie. And yes--be ready for that sharp tang that hits your jaw at first and then grows on you! There are benches outside too, and it felt peaceful sitting there. The pie costs $7.

It just so happens that Key lime pie happens to be my second most favorite dessert and it's hard…read morefor me to find one that I don't like. I am a stickler though on the fact that I will refuse any specimen that is green in color since it's screams inauthentic. One of my local friends even handed me a coupon for this place, so it was one of three pie concoctions that we sampled during our vacation. Lucky us! The staff here are welcoming and able to handle crowds efficiently and kindly. The store is incredibly cute and has a wide array of Key lime products as well as souvenir type inventory. Great place to perhaps do one-stop shopping if customers are pressed for time or just don't like to spend time at multiple places. The pie was delicious. Tart, sweet, fresh, cool, refreshing, and nice crust. Highly recommend!

I've visited several Kilwins locations over the years, and it's always a reliable spot for dessert…read moreafter dinner. While their chocolate confections aren't my favorite, their ice cream and fudge are excellent. We stopped in for a couple of cones, and they were delicious. The stores are well designed and festive, and the staff are consistently friendly.

It's impossible for us to walk in here and not leave with $25 worth of something. This time it was…read morechocolate covered marshmallows. Fluffy pillows of marshmallow heaven dipped in caramel and chocolate!

There are plenty of places to get dessert in Key West. I know because we tried most of them! What's…read morenice about Mattheessen's is that they offer some items that are uniquely their own. Food: The one item that really stood out was the PB Fudge Cookie. It's a large peanut butter cookie with a thick layer of peanut butter fudge, topped with another thick layer of chocolate fudge. Yes, it's one big and delicious cookie. It's expensive at $12, but it's large enough to feed a family of six. There were other items that looked equally amazing, including the chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons. On another visit a couple of days later, we tried the Key lime pie, and it was excellent. The crust had a rich, buttery flavor and held together well. Instead of the traditional meringue topping, they used whipped cream, which was a nice touch. We even asked for extra. Service: The staff were friendly, helpful, and patient. We never felt rushed. Atmosphere: The shop is well lit, clean, and has an upbeat aesthetic. Mattheessen's is a place we would, and did, return to for a second visit.

Couldn't resist popping in when our kids squealed "those cookies are as big as my face"…read more Delicious cookies and ice cream. We asked about the Cuban coffee and hope to return soon after we were told it was incredibly strong. Very cute shop perfect for a quick treat.

Cool little spot in Mallory Square for all your sweets cravings! Ice cream, shaved ice, rolled ice…read morecream, giant chocolate chip cookies, and milkshakes... you name it! It's nice to see this cute little establishment after working so hard riding your bike around town. It is absolutely refreshing. The gentleman who works there is very friendly! Great stop before you go and see the sunset across the street!

I had heard this spot that's fairly new was a no frills ice cream spot near the end of Duval…read more And this is exactly what "Carpe Diem" is to a T. We were walking around semi-aimlessly at the north end of Duval, and had actually just done a lap around Mallory Square and the cruise ship area. We were pretty tired from all the walking. Nothing charges me up as much as a bowl of Ice cream so we popped in. Service was nice enough, straight forward. We got just what we wanted(a snickers ice cream and a peppermint) at the price we thought we would get(a touristy price). It's not right on Duval so you have to walk around to find it. And it's not well marked so even better for the line. In fact when we got there I thought there would be a large line, it was perfect ice cream weather. But since it is not obvious to find, there was no line at all. If you needing a cup or a cone at the north end of the strip, it's a good quick stop.

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.

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.

Yum! I loved the creations on the menu, so I went with the Key West Sunrise since it already had a…read morefew toppings instead of creating my own which came with one topping for the donuts. The donuts were fresh, hot, and super soft. Delicious! I'll be back to try more! And $7.50 for this was a fair price for Key West in my opinion. The food truck (which is the place, it's not an indoor establishment) and outdoor seating area was cute.