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AMI Beach Hut

4.8 (33 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Emma B.

Too cute and creative! The drinks were supper tasty and there is even a shop while you wait.

fresh squeezed lemonade from AMI Beach Hut
Maura C.

We stopped by the AMI Beach Hut after a day at the beach for their fresh squeezed lemonade. It was so refreshing and had the perfect amount of sweetness without being overly tart. At the shop you can find yummy ice cream treats, beach toys + supplies, snacks, and more. Like most places on AMI, this spot encompasses all the cute and cozy beach vibes of the island. Can't wait to grab another post-beach lemonade soon!

Key lime pie and pumpkin swirl on a waffle cone - Delish!!
Brandy H.

Super small ice cream shop in the convenience store with an excellent variety of ice cream. When we arrived there was a rather large family there who had already been several times this week and were boasting about how good it was. The gentleman that was working the store was super friendly and helpful giving us suggestions on their top sellers. I went with the seasonal pumpkin swirl and the key lime pie. Both were excellent, but the key lime pie was the winner for me. I got a double scoop on a waffle cone and the scoops were HUGE! Definitely give this small place a try if you are in the area.

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Emma B.

Such a cute little place. My iced espresso with the jewel syrup they have is white chocolate and toffee nut... SO good! I was also ordering something for a friend and messed up the order and the owner was so kind and helped, also fixing the drink for me! My fiancé and I also got breakfast sandwiches on croissants. Really good! 10/10 will be back!

Vanilla milkshake

Best ice cream ever!!!! We went 4 times in our week on the island. The line was always fairly long because it's so popular, but the line moved quickly!

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Amarilis R.

This is An absolute must to visit. This spot is going to be the new tradition for my family. We ordered from their quick service and it was in fact quick. Their prices were amazing and affordable. Their ice cream was so insanely good I wish I would have savored my milkshake just a bit more. The workers were lovely and the place was clean. They have a ton of outdoor seating too which is great

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Maria D.

Delicious ice cream - huge servings! A must stop when on AMI ...outside order window is quick service. Had the blueberry cheesecake ... can't wait to try more!

Street View of AMI Beach Hut Convenience store.
Milain C.

I was surprised to see that there wasn't a listing on Yelp for the AMI Beach Hut Convenience Store just north of Ginny's and Jane E's Cafe, Bakery and Store on Gulf Drive. The little corner store was colorful and inviting with a seating area outside, signs advertising ice cream, cold beer, soft drinks and ice for sale. I don't even recall why my husband needed to go in there but glad we did. This is a convenience store, ice cream parlor, beach necessity and 'things I forgot to buy at the grocery store' store. The prices were so reasonable for snacks and beach toys. The lady working the store was so sweet and greeted everyone and was soooo friendly. If you're staying toward the north end of the island and need a quick in and out store for forgotten items or an ice cream, ice or refreshment fix, this is your place. The sign out front also said 'sandwiches' but we didn't see that inside. We may have just missed it. Also a small room with souvenier shirts/hats, etc.

Be sure to stop by and say hi to Larry the Chihuahua!
Chy R.

$4 handmade ice cream from Sarasota, you can't go wrong with that! Get some local chips and beer to bring back to your Airbnb too. Say hi to Larry from us while you're there!

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Best ice cream of the island, and also the customer service is amazing. Favorite option are rum and raising and also toasted coconut.

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The 3X Peanut Butter ice cream I've ever had! We make it a point to visit this place every time we are in AMI

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Amazing!!! A MUST go!! Best ice cream at the best price with the best workers!!

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Had a wine emergency and AMI Beach Hut had a great selection of wines at a great price! Very friendly staff working!

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Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack - Plain bagel toasted with plain cream cheese. Very fresh.

Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack

4.8(36 reviews)
1.8 mi

Realistically, this is a 3.5 star review…read more We went there for breakfast and it was busy. I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel with eggs, Swiss cheese, and avocado. My sandwich was delicious BUT it was missing the avocado (which I went back and asked for separately). I also realized a little too late that I got someone else's order because I got American cheese not Swiss cheese. I think it would be helpful if they labeled the different sandwiches since there were three bagel sandwiches in our order. For my drink, I wanted to try the jewel flavoring (toffee nut and carameand I asked the staffer if it was better in a frappe or an iced latte and she advised the latter. The drink was so delicious that I think she was right. I also ordered a banana nut muffin, which I will have to come back and review as I have not tried it yet. However, I did try the crumble cake and it was too sweet for my liking. The place is really cute with art and merchandise but the music was too loud. However, we were lucky to find seating in the back. I have to say, the staff was nice and responsive. I know it is not easy managing a big party.

One of a handful of legit coffee spots open early on the Island! Loved the beans they used - great…read moreroast and flavor. Had a cappuccino and one of their specialty drinks. Also grabbed a few of the muffins which the kids devoured. Delish!

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Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack - Inside of AMI Coffee Shack.

Inside of AMI Coffee Shack.

Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack - Crumb Cake!!!!!!!!

Crumb Cake!!!!!!!!

Anna Maria Island Coffee Shack

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Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe - Cinnamon roll (bigger than the pic shows!)

Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe

4.5(702 reviews)
0.0 mi
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This is one of the spots we HAVE to visit when coming to AMI. The ambiance is amazing, with its…read morelittle shop before you get to the food. If you come during season, and on weekends, expect to wait. But it is worth it! The burrito was simply delicious. There was so much of it that you do feel like you're getting every penny you pay. Oh, and the latte was great too! Special shoutout to Morgan who was so nice and helpful. Asking us if there was anything else we needed quite often which made us feel special.

I ordered a lox avocado toast, and had to try a waffle so I ordered a side of waffles as well (it…read morewas nice of them to let me get the side even though it was past breakfast time). Both were gluten free. Now I have to admit that the lox avocado toast was about 6.5/10 (as the avocado had that weird taste it develops when it sets out for too long), but the waffle was SUPER good, ESPECIALLY for a GF option. The coffee was decent. Customer service was good. Everybody was very friendly and attentive, from the cashier to the wait staff. I have to say that I also got an iced latte with coconut milk and I was ecstatic that they had the coconut milk option because I'm noticing that it's becoming less and less available. Now to the other things that I have tasted; I tried their chai chiller. Even though it was too sweet for my liking (I reckon it was made with chai syrup). However, I think it tasted great -and the spiciness really was coming through. Finally, the tried the morning glory baked item. It was good. The combination of coconut, carrots, cinnamon, and raisins worked well together. I also got an orange-something scone, but have not tried it yet. I will have to come back and update my review once I do. The place looks eclectic but it works! It also has a small gift shop at the entrance which is a good option if needed.

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Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe
Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe
Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe - The bay the night before awesome area!!

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The bay the night before awesome area!!

North Shore Cafe - Açaí bowl and large vanilla latte

North Shore Cafe

3.6(188 reviews)
0.2 mi
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We ordered a number of Açaí bowls and they all got devoured and no complaints…read more They give you the option for peanut butter or almond butter, both options tasted great. Good size portions. The seating area was really nice with plenty of seats and tables. Wish someone was willing down the tables as there were a number of tables that were sticky. The line was long, but moved quickly. The setup to order was oddly positioned, but seems like you'd order where the line forms and then pickup closer to the street, however the set up isn't that way. Went to get some shirts but the lady working was simply rude and we left. Overall, not a bad place to grab a bowl, smoothie or coffee.

Believe the yelp reviews..not TikTok…read more Before heading to the beach craving something cold and somewhat healthy was on my mind. The aesthetic of the store is really pretty, there is no inside so you order from a window and wait for your order outside. The person inside yells out your name for you to pick up your order. The backyard has pretty white gravel rocks and a seating area. The line although long, moved fairly quickly, the girl at the cashier was friendly and welcoming she also recommend a few things etc. Now on to the food - the Açaí bowls are really big definitely shareable. I ordered the açaí bowl, which on the menu says açaí , strawberry, blueberry and mango... unfortunately that is not the bowl I received, my bowl had strawberries and bananas and almond butter.. no mango, no blueberry. If there was a shortage or not available I'd expect for the staff to communicate that when placing my order .. which was disappointing. I also ordered a croissant but that tasted like a bjs Costco croissant lol idk why I expected homemade lol. The bowl was also very watery nothing like coconut water, it didn't have much flavor in the açaí base itself which was disappointing as well. Overall I wouldn't return. there other places nearby with better ratings.

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North Shore Cafe
North Shore Cafe - Avocado  & Chili  Flakes on Sourdough

Avocado & Chili Flakes on Sourdough

North Shore Cafe - Chai Latte / "Dragon fruit bowl"

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Chai Latte / "Dragon fruit bowl"

Minnie's Beach Cafe

Minnie's Beach Cafe

4.1(189 reviews)
1.9 mi
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This small little breakfast joint might have been highlight of my trip. The biscuits and gravy was…read morethe best I ever had.

I really wanted to enjoy this place, but unfortunately our experience started in a way that left me…read morein tears at the table. We waited about 40 minutes outside before being called in. While waiting, I noticed the woman greeting other guests very warmly, with things like "come on in, baby." When our table was called, she mispronounced my husband Tony's name. He simply corrected her and said, "Tony," and her response was, "whatever." As we approached the entrance, she was standing in the doorway and I finally asked, "Can we come in? It's hot out here." Her demeanor immediately changed and she silently moved aside and led us to our table. I'll be honest: once I sat down, I cried for about five minutes out of anger. I'm pregnant, I was hungry, my two young children were with us, and after waiting so long I didn't feel like I could simply pick everyone up and start over somewhere else. I also didn't want to have an argument in front of my children, so I swallowed a lot of what I wanted to say. I can't say what motivated the difference in treatment, but as a Latina woman, I noticed it and it made me uncomfortable--especially when I later watched difficult interactions happen with two other Latino tables as well. I was glad to see apologies and much warmer treatment afterward, but our initial interaction had already affected what should have been a nice family breakfast. Thankfully, a second server eventually took care of us and our experience with her was much better. We ultimately waited around another 40 minutes for our food. I'm not writing this because I expect special treatment. I expect the same basic courtesy given to every other guest. Whatever the reason for the initial behavior, responding "whatever" when a customer politely tells you his name is disrespectful and unnecessary. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, because no guest should leave a breakfast table wondering why their family seemed to be treated differently.

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Minnie's Beach Cafe - Dinning area

Dinning area

Minnie's Beach Cafe - The veggie omelette

The veggie omelette

Minnie's Beach Cafe - Front of the restaurant

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Front of the restaurant

AMI Beach Hut - convenience - Updated October 2026

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