If you’re visiting Destin and have a hankering for something sweet, head to Baytown Wharf to La Cremeria. Here, you can get your fix of silky gelato or tasty coffee drinks before you head back to the beach or the nearby shopping destinations. The quaint little shop has a case full of colorful ice cream and gelato flavors, and you can opt for a wide range of both hot and cold coffee drinks.
The exterior of La Cremeria is picture-perfect. The ice cream shop sits in a beach bungalow style building with colorful chairs and tables in the front yard. The blue bungalow and its pink door are a colorful addition to this shopping district. There is no indoor seating, but the charm of the outdoor seating area and the vibe of the Baytown Wharf shopping district make sitting outside enjoyable.
As you walk into this cafe, the colorful pastel decorations draw you in. Step up to the counter, and you’ll see a vast array of ice cream and gelato flavors. La Cremeria has plenty of standard choices, like vanilla, cookies and cream, and chocolate, as well as more exotic options, like lavender and mango. The friendly team members will help you choose the right option to match your cravings. You will find vegan and dairy-free options if you need them, and the staff can look up ingredients to accommodate many other dietary preferences.
Choose your flavors, then order your selection served in a cup, cone, or colorful baseball cap-shaped souvenir bowl. Add an espresso or latte from the coffee selection, then head outside to the seating area to enjoy your treats.
What makes the flavors of the desserts are stand out is the high-quality ingredients they use in their products. La Cremeria sources its milk and creams from local suppliers, uses fresh fruit when possible, and adds high-quality flavorings and ingredients to blend flavorful concoctions.
Here are some favorite treats at La Cremeria:
Cashew Milk Himalayan Salted Caramel
For the vegan or dairy-free individuals visiting La Cremeria, the Cashew Milk Himalayan Salted Caramel ice cream is a welcome treat. It leaves out all the dairy but none of the flavor. It features a vanilla cashew milk base streaked with ribbons of salted caramel.
Birthday Cake Jelato
Are you coming to La Cremeria to celebrate something? Then, order a colorful scoop of Birthday Cake Jelato. Dotted with sprinkles and flavored to taste like your favorite cake batter, this flavor is a celebration in every bite. The creamy nature of gelato adds to the appeal of this dessert treat.
Affogato
If you can’t decide between coffee or ice cream, try Affogato. This treat takes the cafe’s strong, flavorful espresso and tops it with a scoop of ice cream. As the ice cream melts into the coffee, it creates the perfect blend of sweetness combined with the bite of the coffee.
Whether you choose coffee or ice cream, you will appreciate the charming atmosphere, friendly staff, and flavorful coffee and desserts at La Cremeria during your next visit to Destin.
Insider Tips:
-If you are looking for strong coffee, try the espresso. It will give you the caffeine kick you are craving.
-If you’re not sure what flavor of ice cream you want, ask the staff for a sample spoonful.