Cool & Unique Specialty Foods

You can’t visit the Gulf Coast without picking up something at a local seafood market. If you’re staying in a condo or beach house with a kitchen, stop by Blalock’s Seafood & Specialty Market and grab some fresh catches like mahi, grouper, or triggerfish to cook for dinner. Add an order of their famous shrimp bisque and incredible smoked tuna dip to your shopping list for a full-course meal courtesy of Blalock’s. 

A beach vacation isn't complete with ice cream, and Yumm Twister & Ice Cream takes its desserts to a whole new level! The creations here feature scoops of authentic, creamy gelato served inside freshly baked, chocolate dipped twister cones. That's not all! Toppings like graham crackers, roasted marshmallows, fresh fruit, candy, and cookies make these sweet treats even more delicious.

Turn up at the heat at Pepper Palace! This hot spot has everything that spicy food lovers could ask for. Browse the shelves of hot sauces, salsas, rubs, seasonings, pickled veggies, spicy snacks, and more. You can even sample the store's offerings, so you can find your favorites.

Beach Jerky in Gulf Shores is a must-stop for jerky fanatics. In addition to traditional beef jerky, this spot offers rare flavors such as boar, ahi tuna, salmon, and shark jerky. If you’re not a meat lover, grab a bag of their deep fried peanuts!

Say "cheese" for cheesecake! Hope's Cheesecake is a locally-owned dessert shop that offers a variety of exquisite cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats. Made with simple and fresh ingredients, the offerings here are carefully crafted and baked in special rotary ovens, giving them an irresistible flavor and texture.

Nothing gets you in beach mode like a coastal drink, and High Tide Daiquiris and Mimosas is the perfect place to sip on a cocktail and watch the sunset. High Tide takes the art of drink-making to the next level with its delicious daiquiris and one-of-a-kind mimosas. Ask to try some of their fun flavors, such as the pink flamingo mimosa, the chocolate-covered banana bushwacker, or get a daiquiri flight and try multiple! They even serve mocktails for those who prefer no alcohol.

There’s nothing like cracking open a cold one while relaxing by the water. Big Beach Brewing Company crafts its beers in a 10-barrel brewhouse in the heart of Gulf Shores. Whether you prefer your beer hoppy, light, or malty, you can find the perfect brew here. Be sure to pick up a six-pack to take the taste of Alabama’s Beaches back home with you.

When you need a cold refresher to help beat the Alabama heat, pick up a fun drink at ShoreFizz. This vintage-inspired soda shop serves dirty sodas, milkshakes, and lemonades, perfect for quenching your thirst. Craft your own unique drink or choose from of the shop's list of curated sodas.