Don't you love to live by the saying 'life is short, eat dessert first'? The Gulf Coast is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth if so! Even with our abundance of yummy dining spots, we have just as many delicious desserts, sweet shops, and coffee shops to visit for a tasty treat after (or before) dinner.
1. The Yard Milkshake Bar
A one-of-a-kind milkshake shop located in Gulf Shores, The Yard Milkshake Bar has made quite a buzz for itself since opening a couple of years ago. Creating massive tasty shakes with incredibly large toppings, these are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and create an awesome photo for Instagram. However, this hot spot is very popular during the summer, so be prepared for a bit of a wait.
2. Lickin' Good Donuts
Lickin Good Donuts Gulf Shores is a specialty homemade shop of doughnuts and kolaches. They make these items fresh daily in their kitchen and offer varieties choice of donuts with amazing flavor. Forget Krispy Kreme - visit our local favorite while you are visiting the Gulf Coast!
3. Buzzcatz Coffee & Sweets
From simple breakfast fare and homemade pastries to ice cream and delectable delights, BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets is simply scrumptious. Enjoy locally roasted coffee, breakfast, baked goods, and made from scratch goodies all sure to satisfy even the most discriminating sweet tooth.
4. The Rum Sisters
If you haven’t had a chance to experience a Rum Sisters cake, you are in for a treat! Stop in the bakery located in Orange Beach to meet their friendly staff, sample some cakes and decide which of the luxurious flavors should come home with you. Don’t forget you can have your cake delivered locally or order cakes online to arrive wherever you are!
5. Hope's Cheesecake
Hope's Cheesecake has been providing a Gulf Coast favorite since 1996. This gourmet desserts bakery is run by bakers with more than 30 years of baking experience. They are dedicated to providing the Gulf Coast with the best and most delicious cheesecakes, cupcakes, and a variety of other desserts - and delivering them to your dinner party-ready!
After tasting some of these Gulf Coast sweet treats - or finding your own - grab a few to enjoy later and enjoy them anywhere the wind takes you while you are visiting our beautiful Gulf Coast. Looking for more things to do while visiting the Alabama beaches? Check out a few of our favorites for a local's experience!
This post was originally written for Liquid Life Vacation Rentals online.
