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Port Aransas Sweet Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Dec 31, 2024 | Dining

Looking for Port Aransas sweet treats to satisfy your sweet tooth? Port Aransas’ sweet spots offer something for everyone, whether you’re in the mood for ice cream, baked goods or nostalgic candies. These dessert destinations not only satisfy your cravings but also add a touch of sweetness to your coastal adventure. So go ahead, treat yourself — you deserve it!

Coffee Waves

Coffee Waves is more than just a coffee shop. Indulge in their creamy gelato, available in a variety of rotating flavors. Made in-house and delicious! It’s a refreshing treat after a day in the Texas sun.

  • Address (2 locations): (1) 1007 State Hwy. 361; (2) The Sip Yard, 123 W. Cotter
  • Phone: (361) 749-0825
  • Facebook: @CoffeeWavesPortA
Containers of gelato

Desserted Island Ice Cream

A beloved local gem, Desserted Island Ice Cream offers a tempting selection of irresistible flavors. Treat yourself to one of their creamy shakes, indulgent banana splits, or delightful sundaes.

Outside of Desserted Ice Cream, pink building

Irie’s Island Bakery

Island Bakery crafts delicious baked goods & quick, easy meal options like soups, salads, sandwiches and specialty items. Among their favorites, you’ll find their signature “Cruffin” (a unique twist on a croissant and a muffin), homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, crème brûlée and even custom cakes!

Cupcakes with fancy icing

Island Scoop

Island Scoop dishes out generous servings of Blue Bell ice cream, paired with a variety of sweet treats! Indulge in their creamy shakes, decadent sundaes, refreshing fruit cups — or classic ice cream topped with colorful sprinkles, served on waffles, in cones or in cups.

  • Address: 407 S. Alister St., Suite C
  • Phone: (361) 749 2444
  • Facebook: Island-Scoop
Ice cream on wafle cone slices, topped with peanut butter and chocolate candy

Pop’d In Port A

Follow your nose to the best (and only) popcorn shop in Port Aransas. Pop’d In Port A features 14 flavors, with more flavors coming! There is something for every taste bud. Sweet! Savory! Spicy! Unusual! And all-time favorites.

  • Address: 1023 State Hwy 361, Ste. H
  • Phone: (361) 749-7100
  • Facebook: @LoneStarTaste
Pop'd in Port A - front of store. Windows are painted with dolphins

Port A Creamery

Head to Port A Creamery for a delightful selection of ice cream and dessert creations. A local favorite, they offer an array of ice cream flavors, along with shakes, floats, sundaes, and waffles topped with creamy goodness. Treat yourself to their famous Elvis Tribute Sundae — a mouthwatering combination of chocolate and peanut butter ice cream, sliced bananas, and caramel sauce, all served on a warm, fluffy waffle.

  • Address: 210 N. Alister St., Suite 4
  • Phone: (361) 446-2383
  • Facebook: @Portacreamery
Ice cream on a waffle, topped with banas and syrup

The Donut Palace

Sometimes, nothing beats a classic donut. The Donut Palace is the go-to spot in Port Aransas for freshly made donuts and kolaches. From glazed and jelly-filled to chocolate-topped and sprinkled, their donuts are light, fluffy, and irresistibly good. Get there early to snag your favorites before they sell out!

The Donut Palace pastries

Twisted & Churned

Twisted and Churned Ice Cream in Port Aransas is a creative dessert destination where traditional ice cream meets a twist of fun. Known for their hand-spun ice cream and imaginative flavors, this spot delights with kid-friendly flavors like S’MORES and Buttered Popcorn — and adult flavors like Jack & Coke and Rum Raisin.

  • Address: 1023 State Highway 361 STE F (inside Pop’d in Port A)
  • Facebook: @twistedandchurned
Pink and green logo with an ice cream cone.

Winton’s Island Candy

Step into nostalgia at Winton’s Candy Company, a charming shop filled with sweet surprises. Known for its old-fashioned candy selection, this spot is a paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth. You’ll find everything from homemade fudge and saltwater taffy to chocolate-covered pecans and retro candies. It’s the perfect place to pick up a treat for yourself or a gift for someone special.

Winton's Candy - Green building

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