Key West For First Timers

You're in for a real treat when you visit the tropical island with its beautiful beaches, aquamarine waters, historical structures and diverse attractions like scuba diving, water sports, and snorkeling in Key West. But there are many other tantalizing things to indulge in when you're on the island.  Here are just some reasons why Key West is a sweet tooth paradise.

Key West is home to the iconic Key Lime Pie

The island's signature dessert the Key Lime Pie is one of the first things that come in to your mind when you think of Key West. The key lime has quite a prolific history attached to it. Back in the day, sailors believed that the little Key Lime could prevent scurvy and was very popular among ship crew.



This decadent treat has a delightfully rich graham cracker crust, and a creamy, tangy filling that is accentuated with whipped cream. Some of the best places to sample an authentic Key Lime Pie are Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe, Joe's Stone Crab, the Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory, and Terry's Key Lime Pies. This is how food should taste―genuine; the antithesis of McDonald's.

You can get some of the freshest, flakiest chocolate croissants here

At the little French bakery Croissants de France on Duvall Street, you can try delicious brioches, baguettes, croissants and loads more. They even serve a decadent variety of tarts, cakes, pastries cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, and fruit muffins. If you have an occasion like a wedding or a birthday, they take orders. If you're in the mood for a picnic on the beautiful white sands of Key West, stop by Croissants de France first to pick up their homemade baguettes which are perfectly flaky and wonderful to lather with some cheeses and cold cuts.



Ice cream here comes in flavors like pina colada, southernmost strawberry, and Key West coconut

Key West is home to the Key West Ice Cream Factory – a tiny little ice cream shop on William Street. Here, you can sample frozen treats in quirky flavors like Cuban coffee, the Bermuda triangle, cherry cheesecake, coconut rum raisin, Key West Mango, southernmost strawberry, key lime pie, Key West coconut and tons more. If you're in the mood for a sorbet instead, the quirkiness continues with flavors like guava, black cherry, passion fruit or pina colada. There are so many flavors to try so ask for suggestions from the staff.

The island has something that's 'Better than Sex'

While you're taking a stroll on Simonton Street, don't be shocked when you come upon a sign that claims that whatever's behind the red door is 'Better than Sex'. This tongue-in-cheek store is cheekily named after what many women describe dessert to be. This place is all about being sinful and indulgent, no judgment. Try a glass of merlot in a dark chocolate-rimmed glass or a warm, gooey brownie. Don't miss the Cookie Nookie Pie, The Missionary Crisp, and the Sugar Daddy Cheesecake. 

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