The best bakeries & sweet shops in Orange Beach

“ShoreFizz Soda Shop does beach-ready dirty sodas, turning your usual fizz into a custom treat with creams, juices, syrups, and flavor boosts you mix and match till it’s just right. Swing by when you want a fun nonalcoholic pick-me-up, or ask about catering for your next get-together.”

From the Gulf Shores newsletter, October 5, 2026

“Whether you're team classic or chasing fresh twists, Hope's Cheesecake has been a Gulf Coast favorite since 1996, baking small-batch cheesecakes with a unique crust and ingredients like Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese, fresh eggs, cane sugar, and lemon juice from actual lemons.”

From the Orange Beach newsletter, October 10, 2026

“From custom cakes that look like art and taste like dessert to a lineup of cookies, cupcakes and truffles, A Specialty Bakery is the local go-to for birthdays, showers and weddings. Pro tip, order at least two weeks ahead for something wildly personal.”

From the Gulf Shores newsletter, October 3, 2026

“Mall-based chain offering cookies, brownies & personalized cookie cakes.”

“Gourmet treat shop serving numerous flavors of hand-dipped ice cream & abundant toppings in jars.”

“Bright chain yogurt shop serving up varied frozen treats & chilled coffee drinks.”

“Whether it's an after-dinner sweet tooth or a midweek morale boost, Sweets Ahoy Banana Bar serves chocolate-dipped bananas and ice cream that hit the spot, with beach-day vibes and zero pretense. Easy win when you want something sweet without turning dessert into a production.”

From the Orange Beach newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”

“When the craving calls, Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream delivers real butter fudge, homemade chocolates, Blue Bell scoops, and iced lattes... plus island famous pecan caramel paws, sea salted monster turtles, and mini key lime pies. Consider this your midweek morale boost, no special occasion required.”

From the Orange Beach newsletter, September 10, 2026

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”

“Sweet Tooth at OWA is the coastal candy shop for when cravings hit, with a bulk candy island of nostalgic favorites, plus creamy milkshakes and bubbly craft sodas. Consider it your midweek morale booster, perfect for a quick detour through Downtown OWA that ends with a grin.”

From the Foley newsletter, October 7, 2026