Homemade ice cream and the softest freshest giant cookie I've ever had. I thought it would be too…read morerich and sweet but it was not. Don't get me wrong, it was sweet but the flavors were well balanced. Service was phenomenal. We asked what flavor the worker thought was the best and her favorite was the toasted coconut. Immediately yes. It was perfect. Creamy but not too sweet. The toasted coconut flavor was very nice. I will be definitely be making this a must do stop on any future visits to Key West. Mattheessen's is a local ice cream and cookie bakery in Key West. They have a few locations dotted around the island. This location we went to was small with a small counter with a couple stools but that's it for seating so plan to stand inside or walk outside to eat.

We stopped off here to grab a giant chocolate chip cookie to go for much later. These are huge and…read moreplenty to share. One cookie is equivalent to 2-4 typical sized homemade. Great flavor and texture. Store is clean and appears well maintained. Staff are friendly and helpful, as well as patient with indecisive customer choices!

this is hands down THE BEST ice cream on island! Arguably the best ice cream I have ever had!! The…read moreingredients are so fresh and no fillers, they make more throughout the day right on sight. The peanut butter flavor is to die for Gladiators is the only place I will go for ice cream from now on!!! get a large!!!

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.

The line moved quickly and we all really loved our selections. Two very nice employees behind the…read morecounter.

French chocolate in a waffle cone - yep! Coconut - great…read more Clean bathroom! Spot can be busy but the line moves pretty well. Great ice cream spot on Duval.

Pros: Very convenient location, right off of Duval…read more Couldn't be any easier to get here if you're visiting Key West. Service was quick and efficient. The ice cream itself was very high quality. The flavors were well represented without tasting fake or like extract. Cons: No cons. Tips: Get the rainbow cone! It's too fun not to get it. Would love to come back.

Short, sweet, simple, to the point. That is how my visit was, and that is how my review will be…read more Right off the main street in Key West, you walk in, you wait in a very fast-moving line, you get your Tik Tok trending ice cream cone, and you race to eat it as you continue to walk down Duval. This was a happy surprise for me, because I had never heard of this thing and had no idea it was trendy with the kids. The Rainbow Cone (Our famous cone made with slices of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio & Orange Sherbet). Very photogenic. And surprisingly, it was also delicious! Somehow, all of these flavors melded together in my mouth into one cohesive bite. I was a fan. I would definitely come back.

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.

I've visited several Kilwins locations over the years, and it's always a reliable spot for dessert…read moreafter dinner. While their chocolate confections aren't my favorite, their ice cream and fudge are excellent. We stopped in for a couple of cones, and they were delicious. The stores are well designed and festive, and the staff are consistently friendly.

Stopped in for an ice cream treat while on vacation and it did not disappoint. I got the chocolate…read moresalted carmel in a waffle cone and it was perfect. My Husband got some kind of mud and he really enjoyed it. No pictures bc it was just too good and was gone before I even thought to take any. There are alot of different flavors and many other desert options. The service was also great not rushed to pick a flavor at all which I appreciated.

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.

Cool little spot in Mallory Square for all your sweets cravings! Ice cream, shaved ice, rolled ice…read morecream, giant chocolate chip cookies, and milkshakes... you name it! It's nice to see this cute little establishment after working so hard riding your bike around town. It is absolutely refreshing. The gentleman who works there is very friendly! Great stop before you go and see the sunset across the street!

I had heard this spot that's fairly new was a no frills ice cream spot near the end of Duval…read more And this is exactly what "Carpe Diem" is to a T. We were walking around semi-aimlessly at the north end of Duval, and had actually just done a lap around Mallory Square and the cruise ship area. We were pretty tired from all the walking. Nothing charges me up as much as a bowl of Ice cream so we popped in. Service was nice enough, straight forward. We got just what we wanted(a snickers ice cream and a peppermint) at the price we thought we would get(a touristy price). It's not right on Duval so you have to walk around to find it. And it's not well marked so even better for the line. In fact when we got there I thought there would be a large line, it was perfect ice cream weather. But since it is not obvious to find, there was no line at all. If you needing a cup or a cone at the north end of the strip, it's a good quick stop.

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.

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.