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    4.3 (43 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Scott W.

    This was the second Mattheessen's location we visited during our week in Key West. The first time was 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.

    Huge chunks of fudge!!
    April W.

    While stopped at port on a cruise we decided to visit Mattheessen's. The giant cookies looked amazinggg and we just had to give them a try!! The place is super cool, with ice cream and the bakery right there. Unfortunately the cookie looked better than it actually tasted. It wasn't bad; it just wasn't "wow" either. Prices were reasonable, so that was a plus. I would probably stop in again to try their fudge or other baked items.

    Very good ice cream, especially the coffee one.
    Craig W.

    This shop has very nice ice cream and cookies as big as hubcaps. I'm only exaggerating a little. The cookies are ridiculously big and looked amazing. However, we only tried the ice cream. The ice cream was very nice. The coffee-flavored one was outstanding. Service was incredibly friendly. They keep late hours which is nice. They have more than one location. This spot is in the less obnoxious area, less drunks, less noise, etc.

    Shelly L.

    We had ice cream and got a giant, and I mean giant, cookie to go. Ice cream was creamy and had great flavor, portions are decent...at $7 a scoop you want a generous scoop. Giant cookie was good but I think you loose a little specialness when you go for size with a cookie. It had good flavor but was a bit dry. Outdoor and indoor seating and we choose outside because it was a pretty night and the music was cranking inside I liked the ice cream at this spot better than the other place we tried in KW

    Maria T.

    There weren't tons of ice cream selections but enough... and they all looked good. There were also lots of other things on the menu like drinks and baked goods. My husband and son ordered a scoop of vanilla on a waffle cone. I ordered a scoop of coffee on a waffle cone. The ice cream was delicious. The cost of each scoop was $7 which I found high. I once read an article in 2022 that said, "...the average cost of a single scoop of ice cream across all states... is $3.87," Athough, I must say, the scoops at Mattheessen's are huge. Service was also great. All things considered, I give them an overall rating of 4.

    This is a picture of all the beautiful cookies!!!!!

    The Matthessens is incredible. They have cookies bigger than your head, it is amazing and on top of that they are so delicious. The service her is so fast and I love the worker that I met today. The place is very aesthetic and clean I love it. Overall I would come back here every single day for every single meal. I definitely would recommend going here.

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    Faith T.

    Cute little bakery right off the main strip downtown Keywest. You can smell the aroma from the bake goods from outdoors and because of that we were swooned in. They offer fresh pastries, drinks, fudge and cookies. The cookies are so so big. One cookie could be spilt 3 ways in my opinion. They also offer different types of ice cream. I chose to get a classic chocolate chip cookie and it took me 3 days to finish it. I definitely would recommend if you have a sweet tooth you like to cater too!

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    Heather N.

    We stopped here on our way to do some shopping in Key West. I wish I would've gotten the name of the girl who helped us, she was a delight! It's this cute little shop that has homemade JUMBO cookies and homemade ice cream. We tried a few things and all DEVOURED them. From the cookies to the ice cream, trust us, you'll need seconds. We almost stopped again on our way back to our tour bus to end the day! So yummy and superb service.

    Cheryl S.

    Had a quick visit for an dessert fix. I saw on Yelp that this place was rated well. My husband got a couple scoops in a cup of strawberry on the bottom and raspberry sorbet on top. The portions were quite generous. I saw something I had never seen before. It was a key lime piece of pie dipped in dark chocolate on a stick. I was surprised when I bit in and even got the graham cracker crust. I thought it would just be the key lime custard part. It was so tasty and a little messy to eat. Hold over a bowl or cup should you lose a big piece of wonderful chocolate. The dip was generous as the pieces of chocolate that cracked off had a nice thickness to them. I recommend this unusual local treat in the keys. I had a friend tell me that key lime pie dipped in chocolate was something he had in Key Largo, but I was happy to get it in Key West!

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    Nick J.

    Ice cream was good. The Keylime ice cream was really good too. I would definitely stop here if you're visiting QS it's a staple.

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    Jenny B.

    Unlike reviews for the other locations how is no one talking about the cookies?! Omg one of the best cookies I've ever had! I got the sugar cookie and it was the size of my head. Crispy on the outside and super gooey on the inside! Easily been added to the "must go to" places list next time I'm here. A day later and I'm still talking about it to my husband. LOL I also tried the Keylime pie. Not as tart as Kermits, but the crust ratio to filling was a little off. The crust was good, but overpowered the pie filling. Overall if you go here, you must get the cookie! Also their gelato looked amazing.

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    Mark M.

    Tiny place just down from Kermits that also sells Key Lime Pie. You be the judge on what's better, but the atmosphere here is just a walk up counter, no beautiful garden to rest at.

    Pure decadence and a sight for sore eyes!  Flavors of the day laid out for all to drool over!
    I C.

    (P.S. There are multiple locations right in downtown KW - THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE GREENE STREET LOCATION.) Little mom-and-pop housemade ice cream shop THAT IS NOT A BEN & JERRY'S, BASKIN, COLD STONE OR HAÄAGEN-DAZS (hallelujah!!) and located in the central downtown area of KW, a couple blocks walk from Mallory Dock. After a nice dinner (or for a sweet treat pick-me-up any time of the day!), head over and "scoop up" some rich, creamy, delicious goodness (see what I did there?! Lol). We were looking for just a taste of somethin' somethin' after an awesome dinner at Conch Republic nearby (see my review and GO!). We craved ice cream to top off our meal but it had to be close enough to get in and out and allow us to get over to Mallory Dock in time to view the sunset. DING! DING! DING!! The ice cream was delicious - creamy, rich and flavorful. The shop has an impressive selection of ice cream flavors as well as homemade cookies and coffee including Cuban coffee (we were laser-focused on ice cream so I can't speak to their other offerings). The place was neat and clean and sweetly decorated. Definitely recommend this place!

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    Great review. Thank you!

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    Nothing special at all- bland cookies and ice cream. Not sure what the hype is about - we would pass next time.

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    By far, the best key lime pie on a stick! The chocolate coating is delightful and the pie

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    Thank you! Enjoy!

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    This place has great ice cream and the server is very friendly I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's in the area delicious.

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    Nice dessert spot. Kids enjoyed the ice cream, cookie and fudge. Very nice employees as well.

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    Better Than Sex - Seating and lighting

    Better Than Sex

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I have a sweet tooth, a tremendous sweet tooth indeed, For…read moreice cream and desserts are the things that I need. I've had dessert in the desert near Area 51, And underground in Antarctica, far from the sun. I've had it in graveyards, beneath moonlight so fair, And even in a dessert restaurant, yes, I've had dessert there! At Better Than Sex, the Fever was mine, And it tasted so splendid, so luscious, divine. I tried one of their special coffees as well, And it was so delicious, I nearly swooned under its spell. But the night's grandest moment, the finest display, Was when our waiter arrived with the desserts on a tray. He looked straight in my eyes as he named each delight, With a confidence both curious and wonderfully bright. My dessert was a huge phallus, impressive and grand, With two giant balls resting beneath it in hand. It was covered in "splooge sauce," a curious sweet stream, A dessert of such drama it belonged in a dream! I truly enjoyed this place and would gladly return If I lived nearby, where the sweet candles burn. They are masters of dessert, of flavor and flair-- A deliciously mischievous treasure tucked away there.

    We went to Better Than Sex after eating a full meal at Duffy's right in front, so there wasn't much…read moreroom left in us. But oh man was it amazing. An extremely unique ambience and decoration. But it's not too much or too little. The seating is comfortable and private. Our server was very nice, he checked in at all the right times and was sweet. We only ordered one dessert and it got there promptly. Everything on the menu looked excellent and delicious. We settled on the cookie nookie cake, it was super fresh with many contrasting flavors that made every bite a pleasure. Overall had an amazing time and recommend this place for anything from a late night dessert or a full dessert meal. If we're ever around again, we are definitely going back and trying a lot more than just one dessert.

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    Moondog Cafe & Bakery - Key Lime Pie

    Moondog Cafe & Bakery

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    We stopped by MoonDog Café & Bakery for a little lunch snack after conducting a séance at the…read moreHemingway House. We sat outside beneath the shade, where it was surprisingly cool and comfortable. Service was quick, and I ordered the house Bloody Mary. It was flavorful without being overly spicy, the ghost of Hemingway agreed. We also shared the veggie board, which was delicious and perfect for a light meal. The desserts looked absolutely amazing, but Hemingway's ghost and I decided to save room for some stronger spirits instead. The prices were very fair, and I would happily return to try the desserts, preferably when the ghost of Hemingway is somewhere else.

    Been to Key West and googled this place . We wanted to have good coffee and cakes and found this…read moreplace ! Had fantastic reviews in google . Parking was a bit tough here ! They don't have their own parking .. it's paid parking outside . Peak times I think there are some wait times since they are Michelin rated ! Interiors looked awesome . Lots of seats to sit and eat .. ambience was great . Cortado was just awesomeeeeeeee.. haven't had a coffee that good ! It was a short glass but superb taste ! Chai was ok . Not the best but it was ok. Bakery was great . Loved the chocolate cake ! Fantastic taste . Macarons were absolutely awesome ! Nice and good .. spinach artichoke dip was good too ! Kids liked the pasta .. service was good .. good experience overall .. 4 stars ..

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    Blue Heaven - Key Lime Pie

    Blue Heaven

    4.3(5.5k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Blue Heaven is one of those rare places that feels less like a restaurant and more like a second…read morehome you somehow never knew you'd been missing. The food is excellent--flavorful, thoughtfully prepared, and consistently satisfying--but what truly sets this place apart is the service, especially when you're seated at the bar. As a bar guest, I experienced something far above exceptional. It felt like walking into a place I already loved and being shown the very best of it by people who genuinely care. To the bartenders and staff who made every visit feel that way: Dairy-ah (I'm almost certainly butchering the spelling, but the pronunciation stuck with me), thank you for the warmth, the skill, and the way you made the bar feel welcoming every time. Lucy--always with the hat on backwards--you became my spirit animal the moment I realized how perfectly that energy matched the whole vibe of the place. Thank you for being exactly who you are behind that bar. Brittney, the chillest of them all: your calm, easy presence made everything feel lighter and better. Chelsea, I only got to have you serve me once, but that one time was enough to know how good you are at this. And to the Servers, Paul and Lola: even in our brief interactions while I was at the bar, both of you brought such strong, genuine personalities that it elevated the whole experience. Thank you for that. Blue Heaven is an amazing restaurant with great food and even greater service. But more than that, it's the people who make it feel like coming home and being shown the best time in a place you love the most. Thank you--truly--to all of you for making it feel that way. And to Henry, a longtime regular at the bar, who passed away during my visit. "His" presence was clearly part of the fabric of this place, and I'm grateful I got to share that space, however briefly, with the people who knew and cared for him. Thank You All, and sorry if I didn't list your name in this review because there were far more of you than I've mentioned, just Know my early mornings sitting at the Blue Heavens Bar, was the highlight of everyday I spent in Key West. Sincerely, Brian.. (or as my friends call me, "Jonesie")...

    The lobster anything was excellent. I has the shrimp benedict, but everyone else had lobster. The…read morechickens and roosters running around provided entertainment and the atmosphere with the trees and flowers flowing over top make it an experience.

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    Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe - key lime pie slice

    Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe

    4.3(447 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Kermit's Key West offers a delightful assortment of key lime pie on a stick, dipped in various…read morecoatings such as chocolate, coconut, white chocolate, and several other tempting flavors. They also sell miniature cookies that taste remarkably like key lime pie, each one dusted in flavored powders. The main attraction, however, is the cake counter, where numerous varieties of key lime pie await their fate. The pies come neatly packaged in small takeout containers, making them wonderfully convenient to carry while wandering about Key West, or to bring home before the Florida heat claims them. The shop itself is rather small, with limited room for indoor dining. There is outdoor seating available, though most visitors simply claim their chosen delicacy and disappear into the streets, leaving only the faint scent of lime and sugar behind. Naturally, I asked whether I might speak with Kermit himself. I was informed that he was away on a visit to Fraggle Rock and had recently suffered an unfortunate encounter with the Count. The details were not discussed, though the silence that followed was ominous. All in all, Kermit's Key West is a convenient and enjoyable stop for anyone with a fondness for key lime pie. The variety is excellent, the portions are easy to handle, and the desserts are perfect for enjoying on the move or surviving whatever strange adventures may await beyond the door.

    This is the best rated key lime pie in key west according to chatgpt, so we had to try it!…read more It was a small shop with the pies already packaged and in a showcase. The server was nice and just handed us our prepackaged slice. We ordered the strawberry limeaid and a slice of the key lime pie. The strawberry limeaid was a little too concentrated for me and a little too tart. The pie was delicious. I wish the put more meringue on top.

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    Rooster Treats - Food truck

    Rooster Treats

    4.2(29 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    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.

    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.

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    Rooster Treats - Just add your favorite toppings!

    Just add your favorite toppings!

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