Walked in behind a group of about 7 people with 2 little kids. Thought, hmm, may take a while. Nope!! These folks are efficient as can be! In very short order they served the group and then got to me and my wife. NOTICE!! Portions were HUGE! Ordered a scoop of espresso chocolate chip and a scoop of Smoky mountain fudge. Both were delicious!! And huge. I mean, I'm a big ice cream fan, but even I was wondering if I could eat it all. Ha! So good I forced myself to!! Wife got a scoop of espresso chocolate chip and plain chocolate in a waffle cone. They gave her a cup just in case. She ate the whole thing, too! I'm from Cincinnati and there's a place there called Graeter's that has been unbeatable as for taste and texture. I think we've found someone to match them!! If you're in Gulf Shores and looking for ice cream, look no farther than Cherry on Top! This is THE place!! read more

Cherry on Top has great ice cream, lots of flavors to pick from. Every time we come here every employee is friendly and helpful. They also play uplifting Christian music which I love! So 10/10 for ice cream and Jesus. read more

Cherry On Top - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Great spot to stop at coming from the beach. Found this on Yelp and wanted to try it. Single scoop in waffle cone is huge and in my pics. Double scoop in a cup was not that much more in price and plenty. All flavors were really good! Strawberry cheesecake, mint chip, birthday cake and cookie dough. Come try it out. read more

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Always my favorite ice cream shop to walk to and also always get a pup cup. Service is great and super friendly staff read more

Cherry On Top - Outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

This is hands-down the best ice cream we discovered on our vacation! We loved it so much we visited multiple times. The texture is incredibly rich and creamy, and the friendly staff made it even better by letting us sample flavors before choosing. Our absolute favorites were the peanut butter fudge, espresso chocolate chunk, cherry vanilla, classic vanilla, and butter pecan. Every single one is delicious! It is a must-visit! read more

Cherry On Top - Espresso chunk chocolate and vanilla in a cup, butter pecan in a waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Loved the vibe & Christian music playing. Ice cream was good, not anything amazing but good. read more

Cherry On Top - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

so cute! i got a strawberry milkshake and it was bombbbbbbb. the line can be long sometimes, but i don't mind waiting! if you go, you may have to wait in a line for like 10-30 minutes. i think it's pretty good! read more

Cherry On Top - strawberry milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Service was quick and they were super nice! They serve Mayfield ice cream with topping options. Cute little spot.

The best ice cream spot on the entire beach! We go every night we are at the beach! The staff is so friendly and remember us every time! read more

Cherry On Top - Cookie dough ice cream- kiddie size - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Amazing service, great environment and good ice cream for warm days like today. Recommend if you're on the boardwalk and it's hot, stop by Cherry on Top. The servers were great and very attentive, even when the shop got packed they didn't sweat a beat or change posture, something you hardly see nowadays. We advised them that one of your child was highly allergic to tree nuts and just asked to have the spoon rinsed off completely, but the kid behind the counter took it a step further, put on a second gloves and offered to get a new tub to ensure no cross contamination, which we greatly appreciated but advise not needed as there were no tree nuts surrounding the choice my daughter wanted. Servings are plentiful as well. I decided on the peanut butter cookies and cream that did not disappoint. The area outside has shade and allows to cool off while having multiple corn hole sets for the family to enjoy as they're eating or resting. read more

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Cute little place! Stopped in after dinner, delish! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The place was very very clean! And there were very large portions! What more could you need! read more

I had the coconut cream ice cream and my husband had the cotton candy ice cream. I Both were so good and it's a fun shop! Will definitely come back when we come thru the area! read more

Family owned business who cares about their customers. When you ask for 1 scoop you get 1 VERY LARGE scoop. We love everything we have had here. read more

If you're looking for some ice cream, look no further! We've had ice cream from a different place each night of our vacation, and this is hands down the one I'd place at the top of our list. It was good quality, the BEST PRICES BY FAR, and generous portions. The line moved quickly, so don't let that deter you! The staff were also incredibly friendly! read more

Cherry On Top - Late night ice cream run! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

I was fond of this place back when it was a donut shop but now it's an ice cream spot. Cherry On Top, nestled in the heart of Gulf Shores main public beach area at 132 W. 1st Ave, just one street over from the beachfront road, a in front of De Sotos, and behind new hotel. My recent visit at this family-owned ice cream parlor which has been delighting locals and visitors alike since 2021 and even more so since it changed ownership and remodel in 2023. This local gem is known for its great frozen treats welcoming atmosphere, making it on convenient and and tasty destination in the area. Cherry On Top offers a diverse range of creamy, delicious ice cream flavors to satisfy every palate. From classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla to more adventurous options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to traditional scoops, the menu features an array of mouthwatering treats such as shakes, floats, sundaes, and shaved ice. With a cozy, inviting atmosphere, Cherry On Top provides the a great setting to indulge in a sweet treat with friends and family. The parlor offers both dine-in and take-out options and has both interior and lots of outside options with lots of parking in and around the place. Bottom line: The place is very clean, bright and airy with reasonable prices, and the friendly and attentive staff is always on hand to ensure that every customer has a delightful experience. Recommended! Hours: of Operation: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Mon-Sat Closed Sunday To learn more visit their official website at: https://www.cherryontopicecream.com. The parlor also maintains an active presence on Facebook, with new flavors, promotions, and special events: facebook.com/cherryontopgulfshores/ read more

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Went here for an evening ice cream adventure and loved it. Great portion sizes and good flavors. Ladies working were nice and helpful. Little shop with seating outside and cornhole to play as well. read more

Cherry On Top - Cookie Monster single scoop in waffle cone and banana sundae in a waffles cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

At first I thought this was just your scoop and go kind of place, but I love all the extras you can add. The girls were very helpful and friendly! We will be going back! read more

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Great little ice cream shop with a fantastic selection of flavors and generous servings. It's not a very big shop, but there are several benches outside where you can sit to enjoy your treats. We opted for single scoops but people were walking out with some really amazing looking sundaes. Prices were reasonable able and the service was fast, efficient, and more importantly, friendly!! read more

Out of all the ice cream shops here this one is by far our favorite! The employees are always so friendly and quick. The music, seating, and corn hole boards are so nice. Definitely recommend going in once (or twice) during your stay. read more

Great ice cream, good service, definetly , good portions for your money. We are from out of town, we could barely finish the banana splits, it was just so well made and large. read more

Loved the outdoor seating & everything was amazing. Friendly staff and great quality menu. Don't sleep on the shaved ice!!! It was phenomenal read more

Night 2 of ice cream while on vacation. Delicious- espresso chocolate chunk and peanut butter cookies & cream!

Fast service, tons of variety in ice cream flavors. Staff was kind and fast, 10/10 no complaints

Service was friendly and the ice cream was great. Small inside but close enough to walk to from the beach or our rental house.

Very nice selections and decent prices!!! Corn hole outside for families. Kids got strawberry ice cream and cookies/cream. They devoured! Me and the boy toy got the turtle banana which was delicious!!! read more

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This is a great place a couple blocks from the beach, they dont have a huge selection, but what we had was great! I also thought the prices were very fair. We had a sundae, a shake, and a scoop and all were fresh and delicious. The staff and area around the counters were very clean and organized. read more

The ice cream is amazing! Everyone is super generous. It's not that expensive. I would go here if I was you. read more

Cherry On Top - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Such a cute little ice cream joint in Gulf Shores. Perfect for little kids who love ice cream. The male server was super sweet and made sure our kiddo knew he could try any flavors. He ended up getting two different flavors and LOVED both of them! We highly recommend you make a special trip to this lovely ice cream shop! read more

Cherry On Top - Cookies and cream ice cream and cotton candy ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Good portions, nice staff, great seating area!! Basic but delicious flavors of ice cream. read more

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This is the best ice cream shop I have ever been to. The ice cream was incredible! Serving sizes are very generous! I had the peanut butter and cookies and cream the first day! It was amazing! I had the rainbow sherbet the second day...best ever! My kids loved it as well and of course they had to pay the dad tax...their strawberry was absolutely amazing! Birthday cake...awesome! Salted caramel...wow! Cookie dough...tremendous! Seriously, if you are looking for ice cream, look no further than Cherry on Top! Now, trying to see if I can fit another trip in before I leave town! read more

Good ice cream. A little pricey. Was hoping for more of a variety and the milkshakes weren't available. Quick and simple.

Ice cream was amazing! Great treat at nighttime! Reasonable priced and very clean atmosphere!

Husband didn't like when I told him he got a Barbie shake, but he wasn't mad cause it was delicious. Used real strawberries! I had a cup of the moose tracks and it was also amazing. read more

Cherry On Top - Strawberry Shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Small,nice, ice cream shop! Good ice cream, a lot of different flavors! Typical flavors also! Priced about the same as all the other ice cream shops. Outside tables and corn hole games! read more

Kind staff - patient with my kids - good music - clean place - corn home outside..... just note the hours so you don't miss it read more

Cherry On Top - My kiddos loved the ice cream:) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

First time here and it was a hit! Super friendly staff that offered to allow us to try flavors. Didn't need to but I did ask for a half size sundae and was accommodated. Love that they use Mayfield ice cream. I got the tropical and husband got the PB&Yay. Both were excellent! I would've liked a little more whipped cream but if I would've asked, I'm positive they would've loaded it up! We'll be regulars. read more

There is a verity of ice cream flavors to choose from and the serving sizes were very generous. Service was very good and very friendly!!!!!!!! read more

Fantastic ice cream, service and ambiance. The family that owns the place is wonderful and helpful. This is a place you should definitely visit while at the beach. read more

Cherry On Top - The Cookie Monster. My son ate the whole thing! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Excellent ice cream! They were very friendly and offered samples. The scoop sizes were generous with reasonable prices! It was a cute little place, but also had outdoor seating. We would highly recommend read more

Cherry On Top - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Gulf Shores, Alabama

Delicious Blue Bell Ice cream and homemade shakes! The staff was so nice and friendly and the although there is space inside to enjoy your sweet treat the picnic tables outside are a perfect family hangout. The peach ice cream is to die for! My mom got a strawberry chocolate shake that was AMAZING!! Can't go wrong! We'll be back! read more