St. George Island (SGI) offers a twenty-two-mile stretch of land along the Gulf of Mexico. St. George Island state park offers visitors opportunities to grab an ice cream cone and explore the abundant marine and birdlife while walking along the sandy coves and oak forests.
Along Florida’s forgotten coast you will find the best ice cream shops, donut shops, bakeries, and more. If you are choosing to visit SGI anytime soon you have to check out the following places to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Donuts
Frosting, sprinkles, and glazes on top of that doughy sensation, bringing joy in every bite of sugary sweet goodness. Check out some of these local favorite spots to grab a freshly baked donut.
Weber’s Donut Shop
65 Gorrie Drive, St. George Island
Calling all donut lovers! Webber’s Donut shop bakes fresh cakes and donuts daily. This is a hotspot very well known to locals. There isn’t a day that goes by where this donut shop isn’t full. Webber’s Donut shop offers unique flavors you cannot find anywhere else. Where else can you find Key Lime Pie, Fruity Pebbles, Maple Bacon, and French Toast flavored donuts?
Ice Cream
Kids and adults alike love ice cream. Ice cream is the perfect sweet treat when stepping off the beach to cool down. It’s tasty, creamy, and melts in your mouth. Not to mention, the crazy amount of flavors to choose from! Check out some of these locations where you will find locals and visitors cooling off with some delicious ice cream.
Aunt Ebby’s Ice Cream
147 East Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island
Located on St. George Island since 1993, Aunt Ebby’s Ice Cream offers the biggest scoops and the friendliest service. It’s a whole experience trying some of the tastiest hand-dipped ice cream cones you have ever had while enjoying the views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Customers rave about the variety of flavors, great outdoor seating, and huge waffle cones. With over 385 amazing reviews on TripAdvisor, you have to come and see for yourself.
Carrabelle Junction
88 Tallahassee Street, Carabelle, Florida
In a charming 1950’s style setting, this ice cream shop has just what you need. Come in after enjoying a day at the beach, tuck your credit cards in your beachwear and walk on in. This shop offers espresso, sandwiches, soups, and salads to satisfy everyone’s needs. Large benches along the beautiful sidewalk offer a place to get out of the sun, cool off, and enjoy your sundae or ice cream cone. Ask for the blue plate special for great daily deals.
Olde Time Soda Fountain
93 Market St. Apalachicola, Florida
If you are visiting Apalachicola Bay, you must stop by the Olde Time Soda Fountain Shop. Try some hand-dipped ice cream, frozen yogurt, or even a banana split. This old-timey soda shop is straight from a history book, with black and white checkered floors and ice cream bar stools.
You may just want to pull up with the one you love and split a malted milkshake. If you happen to bring your four-legged best friend along, they offer doggie treats too.
Sweet Treats
Brownies, chocolates, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, the list goes on and on. Whether you are looking for a decadent truffle or even something gluten-free, Saint George Island will have what you need. Check out these popular local hotspots and indulge in some decadence.
Ashley’s Cakes By The Bay
Best reached by phone: (850) 323-0542
Ashley’s Cakes By The Bay is a quaint custom bake shop offering designer sugar cookies, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and pies. When you visit Ashley’s Cakes, you will feel like family. Every order is made fresh and from scratch. They take great pride in how a sweet treat looks just as much as how it tastes. You are sure to find the perfect St. George Island desert at Ashley’s Cakes By The Bay.
Apalachicola Chocolate Company
75 Market St. Apalachicola, Florida
Chocolates, fudge, caramels, oh my! If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, the Apalachicola Chocolate Company is the way to go. It is open daily, perfect for an afternoon treat or weekend indulgence. Sit down and stay a while in the lovely outdoor seating area just out front of the shop.
Between caramels with walnuts, almond rocky road clusters, and caramel turtles you may have a hard time choosing what to have with your freshly brewed coffee. Don’t forget to try a French pudding truffle, hand-dipped fruit, or homemade gelato before you leave.
Restaurants
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café
68 W Gorrie Dr., St. George Island
If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth in combination with a refreshing drink in a beautiful setting, the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café has exactly that. Take in the warm breezes, the lovely view, and a full menu specializing in seafood while sipping on a frozen mango daiquiri. This fully equipped restaurant offers a variety of takeout, meals, and snacks to make your visit memorable.
The Beach Pit
49 West Pine Avenue, St. George Island
With over 25 years of experience in cooking up your fresh catch, The Beach Pit offers charming indoor seating and pet-friendly outdoor seating. While specializing in seafood, this menu will be sure to please everyone in your family. You can’t leave without trying Mike’s Bourbon Pecan Pie or having the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. You will leave satisfied.
Conclusion
Whether you are looking for a refreshing ice cream cone, a decadent chocolate truffle, or a freshly baked donut covered in chocolate glaze, St. George Island has what you need.
