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    Cherry On Top

    4.8 (62 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    It's dessert, delish turtle trax ice cream.
    Barrett O.

    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/

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    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!

    Cookie Monster single scoop in waffle cone and banana sundae in a waffles cone
    Brittney B.

    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.

    Aiden H.

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

    Cookies and cream ice cream and cotton candy ice cream.
    Yuko Y.

    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!

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    Jillian T.

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

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    Thank you for your wonderful review, Brittney!

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    11 months ago

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    We appreciate you Lea!! Thanks for this awesome review!!

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    Thank you, Mary! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit!

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    1 year ago

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

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    Thank you, Marcey! We appreciate your visit and review!

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    Thank you so much for this awesome review, Bradi!!!

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    1 year ago

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

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    Thank you, Kurt!

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    1 year ago

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

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    Wow, thank you so much, Aiden!! We appreciate your review!

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    Thank you, Jillian!

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    Thank you so much for your kind review, Jennifer!

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    Thank you so much!!

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    Thank you so much, Dawn!

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    Susan, Thank you so much for this wonderful review!!

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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

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    2 years ago

    Great Ice Cream shop! Easy to find and great service. I loved the birthday cake ice cream.

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    2 years ago

    The best ice cream in Gulf Shores or orange beach!! Very different flavors than a normal ice cream shop. The sweetest owners too!

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    Great atmosphere and service!! Clean and convenient. Ice cream was delicious!!! Manager keeps things moving smoothly.

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    Such a cute place! Friendly atmosphere and crew. Really great ice cream too. I'm glad that we stopped in n.

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    Thank you, Jim!!

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    Super good ice cream! Lots of great flavors to choose from. Will definitely be back on our next trip!

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    We are so glad you loved our ice cream! Thank you!

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    Yumm Twister & Ice Cream - Tiramisu gelato cone

    Yumm Twister & Ice Cream

    4.7(110 reviews)
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    Sweet Victory at Yumm Twister & Ice Cream!…read more After an epic dinner at Pho-Mo (seriously, go there), my sweet tooth started throwing a tantrum. Lucky for me, right next door was Yumm Twister & Ice Cream, just waiting to save the day! I strolled in, had a nice little chat with the server (because ice cream decisions are serious business), and what did I land on? A milkshake. Because honestly--who doesn't crave a creamy milkshake while cruising on a Harley? Yeah, I did it. And yes, I had a drink holder... safety first, friends. My flavor of choice? Salted Caramel Pretzel. Sweet, salty, crunchy--basically a party in a cup. Do yourself a favor and order it; your taste buds will send you a thank-you card. Meanwhile, my better half went for a sophisticated gelato cone (because she's classy like that). Of course, I had a bite... and yup, it was as good as it looked. Smooth, rich, and worthy of its name. So, if you're anywhere near Gulf Shores and your sweet tooth starts whispering, head over to Yumm Twister & Ice Cream. You'll leave happy, sticky-fingered, and maybe a little addicted. And hey, if you stop in, tell them "The Harley Rider--aka 1/2-Time--sent ya." You won't score a discount, and I won't get a kickback--but at least they'll know I kept my promise and shared the scoop. Bottom line: This place is dessert heaven. Don't miss it!

    Rolled up here for a dessert after a long day of conference-ing. I'd had this spot bookmarked for…read morea while and I was excited to try it. It's in a small shopping center that has lots of dining/dessert options. I only managed to make it about 45 minutes before close, so parking was easy and it wasn't busy. It smelled nice inside and looked clean. They offer a lot of different gelato desserts; the main draw I think is the twister cone, which is a baked cone that seems to be a donut-like pastry. This looked really good, but I was still too full from dinner to want anything quite that large. Service was a bit of a mixed bag. Two employees were there; one was a friendly young man who was clearly new as the other employee was teaching him how to ring up orders; the other was a surly older woman who seemed annoyed that I'd stopped in. I'm somewhat sympathetic since I did come in a little close to COB, but I don't think ~45 minutes is too unreasonable. I asked if they could make one of their signature cones in a cup instead and they agreed. I got the tiramisu variety, which is tiramisu and coffee gelato with coffee syrup and a ladyfinger. It was made in a reasonable time and I was rung up and headed out to my car to bring it back to eat at my hotel. The price was a little high but the portion was absolutely massive. You could easily split this treat. I certainly was unable to finish it. Overall, I thought it was only okay. The texture of the gelato was lovely, but the flavors were just kind of muted. I thought it should've been a bit sweeter, but not because the coffee was too strong; indeed, the coffee flavor was also just sort of light and unobtrusive. The syrup had an artificial taste that I wasn't crazy about and I was relieved when I'd eaten down past it to just spoonfuls of gelato. Lastly, the ladyfinger was sadly very stale, and even an attempt at ice cream rehydration didn't help it much. If I were to return, I'd definitely try one of the twister cones and would probably opt for a different flavor. Curiosity sated, for now!

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