Sweet Treats 🍦

Homemade small-batch ice cream in Holmes Beach

A beloved Holmes Beach gem serving small-batch, handcrafted ice cream made fresh daily. Rotating seasonal flavors, creative sundaes, and a cozy neighborhood vibe that keeps locals and visitors coming back.

Iconic ice cream parlor at the City Pier

AMI's most beloved ice cream spot, open since 2007. Located directly across from the Anna Maria City Pier — grab a cone and walk out to see what the fishermen are catching.

Ice cream + old-fashioned candy shop since 1993

A Pine Avenue institution since 1993. Dips is jam-packed with ice cream flavors and old-fashioned candy choices alongside cool novelties. 15-time award winner — perfect stop while strolling Pine Avenue.

Freshly made donuts — lines out the door!

World-renowned and on every AMI must-do list. They make fresh donuts all day and lines form consistently. Get there early — they sell out! A true island institution.

Premium handcrafted chocolates & salt water taffy

Step into a world where chocolate is an art form. Chocolate Emporium handcrafts luxurious chocolates, silky truffles, and bold flavors using time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients. Their homemade salt water taffy is the star of the show — soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. A must-stop on Pine Avenue.

Authentic Italian gelato, truffles & pastries

Homemade Italian gelato, sorbets, pastries, handmade truffles, and locally roasted gourmet coffee. Features William Dean truffles — arguably the world's best chocolatiers.

Mochi ice cream bubbles — won't melt in the sun!

A whimsical, colorful oasis for kids and parents. Famous for Hawaiian Ice Cream Bubbles (mochi) — ice cream encased in sweetened rice dough that won't melt in the sun. Also has a kids' craft area.

Custom cakes, cupcakes & Key Lime Coconut cake

The go-to spot for specialty custom birthday cakes, cookies, and confections. The star is the Key Lime Coconut cake. Beautiful cupcakes and cake pops from a Southern cook's kitchen.

Liège waffles made to order

Specializing in crispy, tender Liège waffles — smaller, sweeter, and caramelized on the outside. Order at the walk-up window on your way to the pier. Customize with cinnamon, cannoli cream, key lime, and more.

Fill-a-bag candy + flip flops & trinkets

A cute Key West-style shop along Pine Avenue. Fill a candy bag with custom treats to keep your sweet tooth happy all vacation. Flip flops, trinkets, and island souvenirs too.

30+ years of homemade ice cream in Cortez Village

A beloved institution in the Village of Cortez for over three decades. Tyler's makes their ice cream fresh on the premises — creamy, rich, and packed with flavor. Located right before the Cortez Bridge, it's the perfect stop on your way to or from Anna Maria Island.