Blog written by: Terrance D.
Terrance writes for Bender Vacation Rentals, sharing vacation-planning tips, travel insights, local activities, and property highlights to help guests make the most of their time along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Nothing's better than taking a beach day and relaxing on the shore here in Gulf Shores! With long warm days, however, a trip (or two!) to the ice cream parlor is an absolute must. We want to take you through our picks for some of the best ice cream spots around town! From old-style creameries to fun treats, these spots offer great service and delicious treats that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
In this Blog:
- Scoop's Ice Cream
- Matt’s Homemade Alabama Ice Cream
- The Yard Milkshake Bar
- Del's Ice Cream
- Beach Cow Creamery
Scoop's Ice Cream
Many longtime visitors to Gulf Shores tout Scoop’s as one of the places they can’t miss during their annual vacations. Since the 80s, Scoops has served classic cones, plus specialty desserts like traditional banana splits, hot fudge brownie delights, flurries, milkshakes, malts, and sundaes, any way you like them.
Arguably one of their most special treats is the Olde Fashioned Soda. Just like you remember, your choice of ice cream and soda water blended with your choice of syrup, topped with a cherry and whipped cream.
Matt’s Homemade Alabama Ice Cream
Matt’s is the only ice cream shop in Gulf Shores serving up homemade ice cream. With at least forty flavors to choose from, you’re getting both quality and quantity. Offerings include cones and cups, floats, splits, and shakes. Find Matt’s at the Oyster House Boardwalk location in Gulf Shores.
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Known for its impressive milkshakes topped with everything from marshmallow cream and gummy worms to cotton candy and a full slice of cheesecake, The Yard Milkshake Bar in Gulf Shores is bucket-list worthy. Milkshakes aren’t their only offerings, however. Try one of their ice cream cones or floats, or grab scooped ice cream to go (in half-pint or pint sizes).
There are two menus available at this establishment:
- Specialty Milkshakes Menu - This menu has two sides: build-your-own and specialty.
- Everything Else Menu - This menu includes regular milkshakes, bowls, cones, floats, waffles, doughnuts, and more.
Del's Ice Cream
Serving up goodness from three locations around the area, including a beachside spot, Del's Ice Cream offers some of the best variety in choices around! With 36 homemade flavors and 80 more daily, Del's prides itself on offering customers whatever they're in the mood for! Along with their local mixes from Cammies Old Dutch, Del's serves up sorbet, as well as sugar and dairy-free options.
Sweet Cone Alabama
More than just a great pun, Sweet Cone Alabama was voted the #1 Ice Cream Shop in the state, according to Gulf Shores' website. With over 60 flavors of ice cream, along with banana splits and sundaes, this relatively new creamery is open every day starting at 11 am, making it perfect for an afternoon scoop!
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Want to know where to eat when you’re in Orange Beach? We’ve got a few spots that are sure-fire wins for whatever your group needs to please their palates! Whenever you're done with your meal, head back to one of our beautiful vacation rentals here at Bender Vacation Rentals! With rentals ranging from condos to beach homes to dog-friendly rentals, we're sure to have everything you need to make the most of your Gulf Shores escape!