This restaurant is located in what I consider the most charming city in Florida…read more I made a quick stop here specifically to try their chocolate fondue, which was perfect for the chilly weather we were having these days. The restaurant is small, but with plenty of outdoor seating, and a very charming and cozy interior. Our choices were: - Dark chocolate fondue $16.00 (my daughter and I couldn't stop eating it, so delicious) - Serrano ham-wrapped figs $8.00 (the only problem with them is that they are mini-sized, because they were wonderful) - Espresso martini $14.00 (what a delicious drink, coffee and alcohol in just the right proportions, simply perfect). Our service was excellent, super friendly and helpful. All the other dishes I saw passing by looked delicious too. This place should be a must-stop for anyone passing through here, it's definitely worth it.

Coming here for a light lunch and sitting outside my FISH TACOS - two blackened wild cobia tacos,…read morecharred corn salsa, avocado, red cabbage, red chili aioli, flour tortilla, were really enjoyable. Sitting outside on a wonderful weather day made for a really nice table setting here. Service was mixed. I saw another table get the wrong order, waiters not seemingly paying attention to the person calling it out. It also took a LONG time for those tacos to come out on a day when it wasn't that busy.

Super cute shop with some fun ice cream flavor options! If you're looking for basic flavors this is…read moreprobably not your place. The workers behind the counter were super sweet and it looks like a small candy store inside. It also has tons of candy options and retro candy too!

The 3 girls working the shop were more concerned with talking to each other than actual customer…read moreservice. The girl that scooped our ice cream had a horrible attitude and was extremely lazy. She ignored my son and snapped at me when I inquired about a flavor that was listed as available- "NO! We don't have any of that!". I inquired as most of the flavors available contained gluten and I'm gluten allergic. I had to loudly announce to the girl running the register and our scooper that my son was ready to order when she was done complaining about how she wanted to go home. It's a high volume ice cream shop in a very touristy area and your job involves scooping ice cream- you are going to be busy and scooping ice cream most all of your shift. The employee screening process needs to be improved upon. If this was my business I would have had a brand new staff come morning. All 3 employees had no cares of being in the customer centered food service industry. Save your time and go elsewhere. No wonder there is as parking available.

This was such a fun place to go too! Me and my friends came here to get some chocolate covered…read moreplátanos. For those of you who don't speak Spanish, that means bananas. If I'm going to be honest, I thought the chocolate covered cheesecake looked better so I got that instead of the plátanos. It was really good! It was so filling that I couldn't even finish all of it. I could tell that my friends enjoyed their deserts too. The inside/outside of the store was fairly clean which was nice. It had a good ambiance to it. Nigel's had good service. The three employees there were very nice. Overall, great desert place and I highly recommend it! Also, they had some cool sweatshirts.

We have been here a few times and it never disappoints. It is located in the back away from the…read moremain square, but gets plenty of traffic as there is always a line. There are a few tables outside and none inside. Whatever you choose, they dip it fresh and I love that the toppings are included in the price. We've gotten the banana and the key lime pie, which was unique. They are a good size and better be for the price. The toppings are premixed so you have to go with their offerings and cannot have more than one as hey can't double dip. The staff is always super friendly and we make this a tradition to go to every time we are in town.

Yummy ice cream cones. I want to go back for the caramel apple now. It was pretty busy with the…read moreeveryone getting post-dinner dessert, but the line went fairly quickly.

- like this review you'd like it! A must-stop treat spot!…read more Kilwins never misses when it comes to high-quality ice cream. Their shop is charming, the waffle cones are made fresh right in front of you, and the ice cream is luxuriously creamy with generous mix-ins. I tried the Kilwins Tracks flavor, and it might be my new go-to. It's like Moose Tracks leveled up--velvety vanilla loaded with peanut butter cups and thick chocolate fudge swirls. Every bite is rich, satisfying, and indulgent in the best way.

I dine at the Donut Hole weekly and the food and service are excellent…read more Can get noisy at peak periods (8:30-noon). Most think of Donut Hole as a breakfast place, but the sandwiches and salads are super.

Love this place! The food is consistently amazing, and the staff is always warm, friendly, and on…read moretop of things. Service is efficient, and the coastal atmosphere--with all its thoughtful design touches--makes every visit feel relaxing. I've even picked up several mugs and T-shirts over the years as gifts because the vibe is just that great. One small suggestion: Consider placing the entrance rules (for dine-in vs. to-go) directly on the doors at eye level. My family knows the routine, but we often see new or confused diners unsure where to enter. When I point out the signage above the doorway, people are always surprised--it's simply too easy to miss. Just recently I helped a first-time diner, and the woman behind me mentioned she's been coming for years and had never noticed the sign. Not a complaint at all--just a small tweak that could make an already fantastic experience even smoother. Highly recommend this place!

Amazing flavors....great service!!! You must stop. They give you samples of some of the things…read morethey made

The best ice cream in 30A! I loved the flavor options - the boozy flavors were definitely a plus. I…read morelove that they allow you to sample as much as you'd like. The service every night was phenomenal - even with lines wrapped around the corner.

really expensive and line is super long…read more it took like 30 mins to get candy but the shirts are fun

Somehow 3 ice creams and 3 pieces of candy was 60 dollars. Did the math and that means each candy…read morepiece was $12.... Obviously wasn't marked in the store. Maybe I'm the fool but don't waste your money.

I could've gone here every day we were in town...and kind of wish I did so I could make my way…read morethrough more of the menu! Best donuts in the area, fresh, flavorful, and a great variety of options (from your everyday enjoyable glazed to a delightful maple bacon option for the more adventurous, with plenty of choices in between). Some good coffees on the menu too (I found the Tally Bomb to be my favorite, a cold brew with vanilla and a shot of espresso). Really wanted to try a shake, just didn't get the chance, as they looked awesome. It's a sweets shop, nothing overly fancy. Line definitely goes out the door at more crowded times, as there's not a lot of space. Service is welcoming and friendly.

Charlie's donuts are, in fact, delightful. We tried the blueberry and the key lime filled and they…read morewere so good we didn't get photos! We taste-tested them against another 30a donut place and Charlie's reigned supreme. The shop was bright and clean, and had some seating available. Great service, good selection, reasonable prices - we found a new favorite for a sweet treat when we're in the area!

Can't speak for the food, but the drinks seem solid. we walked in at 1 o'clock on a Wednesday and…read moregrabbed a seat that the bar. It wasn't too busy when we went. I had the frozen espresso martini, which was very coffee forward. I didn't buy anything but they had pastries and a little quick shop snack area with some interesting things.

Oh, Alys Beach, what an interesting place. The other reviews are totally correct, this place is…read morebusy in the off season. I stopped by to order a quick coffee to walk around with over Thanksgiving break. It's not just coffee and food inside, but a full bar and convenience store with fun beach snacks. It reminded me a bit of Disney World, it all almost feels fake, like it's part of a larger show. The decor is beautiful, of course, and a welcome splash of color amongst the all-white Alys Beach architecture. One thing my aunties pointed out is that the items in the convenience store did not have labeled prices. They asked the women at the counter about it and she replied, "we just don't do that here." This did not sit right with my aunties, and they expressed that they wouldn't buy something from somewhere that wasn't upfront about prices. I must agree, and if I was the clerk, I might have just offered to price check what they wanted instead. My coffee was good. I recognize we're on beach time, but it did seem to take a while to be ready. All in all, though, this is a beautiful place. Worth seeing.

Best ice cream anywhere hands down!! Love their huge selection and their Butter Pecan is absolutely…read moreamazing and addictive!! They'll let you sample as much as you want! There is limited space and seating but it's an ice cream shop not a Michelin restaurant. It can get quite busy during the spring to summer months so do not be shocked if the line in some of their locations is out the door! Take the fam have fun and enjoy this tasty treat here in the Santa Rosa Beach 30A area!

BLUF: Homemade ice cream shop that gets very busy during the peak season but you can circumvent…read morethe line and buy pints. Pecan Jacks is a busy ice cream store in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach. I visited a few times during early/mid-April and it was booming whether midday or early evening. They have lots of ice cream flavors including flavors that are dairy-free and flavors that are boozy. I tried the Elvis (chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallow and banana), coffee/mocha and Reese's. All were tasty and very creamy. When you put it in a glass bowl the cream sticks to the sides - that is how you know it's good stuff. Dense, little water, and no air whipped in. A scoop is $7, two scoops is $9 and a pint is around $13. I haven't quite figured out how many scoops are in a pint but I know you get to skip the long, slow line. We finally wised up and bought pints but we also only had a short distance to travel home. Overall a good but definitely busy ice cream store. Based on the quality of the product, I'd be happy to return, daily.