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.

Holy cookie Batman! We're walking by this location on our way to another stop in the area. I happen…read moreto see an extra large chocolate chip cookie that I decided I must have. Staff was super friendly as soon as we walked in. The cookie was easily the size of four or five cookies combined but was still warm and freshly baked. It had a great flavor to it and wasn't overwhelmingly sweet and hit the right spot for a cookie lover like me. The store itself is very small, but we just took our cookie on our continuing walk towards our next destination. Given the size of the cookie it was very reasonably priced. Overall: A+ An absolute must stop for anybody with a sweet tooth. Definitely give the gigantic cookie a go. I'd recommend sharing it, but let's be real you could very much fall in love with eating it all by yourself!!

This was the second Mattheessen's location we visited during our week in Key West. The first time…read morewas for their amazing PB Fudge Cookie. This time, we came specifically to try their Key lime pie. I realize that food, and especially desserts, can be very personal. Different people and different palates determine what qualifies as "the best." And in Key West, the debate over who makes the best Key lime pie is very real. I don't usually dive headfirst into controversy, but I will this time. As you travel around Key West, you'll hear plenty of strong opinions about what belongs on top of a proper Key lime pie. Some insist that authentic pie must have a meringue topping and dismiss whipped cream as inferior. What often gets overlooked in that debate is the crust. It doesn't matter how tall the meringue is if the crust falls apart. That's why Mattheessen's Key lime pie is my favorite. The filling and the crust are both excellent. The custard is silky and tart, with bright lime flavor, and it sits on a buttery graham cracker crust that's firm enough to hold its shape from first bite to last. It was delicious all the way through. In a town full of strong opinions about Key lime pie, this one earns my vote.

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.

Amazing service, it was just one man who helped us out but everything was phenomenal. We liked all…read morethree of the items we ordered. We are from California and came to the Keys for vacation. Will be coming back the days we're here for our vacation. This business deserves more foot traffic! It was empty when we came in but about 3 other customers trickled in while we were there. If you come you should ask them about the menu. It's a Mexican shop but contains some Nicaraguan treats ;) Thank you so much sir! Hope the best for your business

Soooooo insanely delicious, the mango berry was to die for. Could not recommend this place enough,…read morehug portions as well

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.

Raspberry sorbet was delicious! We came after lunch and didn't get a chance to try all of the yummy…read morelooking treats but it smelt amazing. We were in and out and the ice cream was just what we needed for a quick cool down.

Delish!!! Huge menu:-) Located in a beautiful Airstream:-) Very kind and funny staff! Seating at…read morepicnic tables with umbrellas:-)

What a cute little place for ice cream in the Keys. Variety of daily and months flavors listed…read morealong with the option for shakes, sundaes, cones and toppings. Behind the trailer they have cornhole, darts, tables and umbrellas. Even areas for dogs while you enjoys your in-house made ice cream. Right next door is a Morning Joint coffee house and a cute shop. The airstream opened at two until 930 when we were there on a Friday afternoon in late June. I tried Thai tea because they were out of snickers, a friend had a brownie sundae and another friend had sea salted munchies. Thai tea was very tasty, if sweet and friends said theirs was good but also very sweet. Saw the owner making a new batch of ice cream in house. Our server was kind enough to take out picture for us outside. Friendly service and a cool place to stop with 25 miles north of Key West

We stopped in on our last night in Key West after trying several of the ice cream shops during our…read morestay. I think Rooster Treats is a fun change of pace from the more traditional storefronts lining Duval Street. Instead of a typical shop, it operates out of a permanent trailer. You order from a raised deck platform, then head down to enjoy your treat at one of the tables set up in a makeshift sandy beach area. The whole setup works surprisingly well. It gives you that relaxed, toes-in-the-sand feeling, almost like you're unwinding right by the water. It has a great vibe. We're not huge fans of soft serve, mainly because the flavors and textures can feel limited. Rooster Treats makes up for that with the generous amount of toppings you can add. I ordered the Chocolate Paradise, which came with chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, and Oreo crumbs. It was delicious, and the portion size was very good. Glad we checked it out before heading home.

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.

I really wanted a snoball while in Key West, and we stumbled upon this location. It wasn't too…read morebusy, but as soon as I was walking in, a party of five had walked ahead of me. They took a while to order, and it was only one person taking orders, so there was a bit of a wait. I reviewed the menu, so I knew what I wanted to order once it was my turn. Unfortunately, the flavors are limited, so I opted for the Island Style snoball. The flavors were tiger's blood, pineapple, and creamsicle. It came with ice cream and condensed milk. I wanted a little more condensed milk, but it wasn't an option. While this wasn't my favorite snoball due to the limited flavors and customizations, I was able to get my fix.

Good shaved ice! A little expensive though for just ice and flavoring. We thought it would come…read morewith the condensed milk and ice cream like some of the other reviews said but we were just given the ice and flavors. If that was on us I will retract my 3/5 stars and give them the 4/5. I had never had the tiger flavoring and that was a pleasant surprise.