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    Mattheessen's

    4.3 (40 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    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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    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.

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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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    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.

    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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    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!

    Colleen H.

    Delicious homemade service. Generous scoops. I enjoyed the Cuban coffee and key lime.

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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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    Thanks for the creative and great review. We appreciate it!

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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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    Christina M.

    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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    Best ice cream on the island! Try the toasted coconut. We go there twice a week at least.

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    Great Lime Pie on a stick with thick coating of chocolate, if that's your thing. It's a great if you're hot.

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    Key Lime Pie Bakery - Chocolate dipped key lime pie

    Key Lime Pie Bakery

    4.2(388 reviews)
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    It just so happens that Key lime pie happens to be my second most favorite dessert and it's hard…read morefor me to find one that I don't like. I am a stickler though on the fact that I will refuse any specimen that is green in color since it's screams inauthentic. One of my local friends even handed me a coupon for this place, so it was one of three pie concoctions that we sampled during our vacation. Lucky us! The staff here are welcoming and able to handle crowds efficiently and kindly. The store is incredibly cute and has a wide array of Key lime products as well as souvenir type inventory. Great place to perhaps do one-stop shopping if customers are pressed for time or just don't like to spend time at multiple places. The pie was delicious. Tart, sweet, fresh, cool, refreshing, and nice crust. Highly recommend!

    There are a few spots in Key West that claim to be the original creators of the Key Lime Pie--this…read moreplace included. It's close to Mallory Square, and they even have their own space where the pies are made. I chatted briefly with the staff, and they told me that yes, this really is the place where it all started. They also mentioned that many other spots claiming to be "the original" actually get either their ingredients or their pies from here. Overall, it's a cute little spot. Besides pies, they sell cupcakes, coffee, and a variety of general goodies and touristy items. We grabbed a small, cozy two seater high table by the window and enjoyed their tart pie. And yes--be ready for that sharp tang that hits your jaw at first and then grows on you! There are benches outside too, and it felt peaceful sitting there. The pie costs $7.

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    Mattheessen’s - Key West

    4.4(147 reviews)
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    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.

    I'm not so sure about their giant cookies, which appear to be their signature offering. I could be…read morewrong (I'm allergic to chocolate, so it's probably best to ignore my cookie opinions) but they seem way too unmanageably large to possibly be good -- unless you're somewhat drunk (which you probably are, if you're in Key West... even the name of this shop has way too many superfluous letters to not be a hallucination). But, that doesn't matter. Never mind the comically large cookies. They have excellent lemonade. They have excellent FROZEN lemonade. And, because it's Key West, they have really excellent FROZEN KEY LIMEADE! It's fantastic. I got two -- or for immediately, and one for the freezer for (a little bit) later.

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    Better Than Sex

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    The concept here is executed so well - it is one of best finds we have found in years…read more First, the decor and atmosphere is incredible. The decor is seductive in such a tasteful and classy way, everything is so romantic. It's beautiful. Cozy, intimate booths. Sparkling chandeliers flickering in candlelight. Ambient lighting. It is a perfect place to end your evening with your partner. We made reservations the morning of, on a Wednesday evening for our anniversary, and were seated promptly. Service was incredible from start to finish. I appreciate their ipad menus with questions to ask your partner, peruse the menu, and read about the origins. There are plenty of drinks and deserts with double entendre names, they're so fun. Huge positive that they have virgin drinks, and several to choose from. Both deserts we tried were out of the world delicious. The missionary crisp ice cream and flavor was 10/10, no notes to improve. Key lime from behind was the best key lime I've had in my life and quickly became the best we have tried on Key West. Incredible and what a lovely place!!

    Well, no it isn't…read more But our party of five enjoyed having drinks and dessert here. It's really more aimed at a young couple in love, but we had fun. Romantic lighting and private booths made for some good ambiance. The iPad menus were great and very useful in selecting desserts and drinks. Everything on order is accompanied by a double entendre title, which makes it fun to pick. Candy rimmed beer was good; and the berry crisp and ice cream offerings were tasty. Honestly too big, even for two. But they were trying to do something different. To know: they do not have a license for hard liquor. A fun spot to have a sweet treat. Maybe don't bring the kids.

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