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The Yard Milkshake Bar
Ice cream shop
Travel Tips
Consider sharing due to the large portion sizes. 1
Try popular concoctions like 'Whoโs your Patty?' and 'The Mermaid.' 2
Consider sharing a milkshake as they are quite large and rich. 3
Consider sharing due to the large portion sizes. Perfect for a sweet treat. 4
Try The Unicorn milkshake for a memorable treat. 5
Choose a milkshake to share for a sweet end to your day. 6
Visit mid-day during the week to avoid crowds. 7
Great for cooling off and satisfying your sweet tooth. 8
A must-visit for dessert lovers. Try their themed desserts or customize your own. 9
Explore Gulf State Park for a variety of family activities. 10
Enjoy family-friendly activities like dolphin cruises, water parks, and miniature golf. 11
Start your day at Gulf State Park for nature trails, visit the zoo for family fun, and enjoy shopping and dining at the Wharf. 12
Introduction
Menu Highlights
- ๐ช Cookie Dough Delicious: Cookie Dough Ice Cream with chocolate drizzle in a chocolate iced jar rolled in chocolate chips, topped with a scoop of chocolate chip edible cookie dough, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle.
- ๐ฆ The Unicorn: Cotton candy ice cream with purple marshmallow drizzle, marshmallow cream dipped jar rim covered with rainbow sprinkles. Topped with a sugar cone unicorn horn, rainbow whipped cream, a sour rainbow, cotton candy clouds, and more sprinkles.
- ๐ Old School Banana Split: Strawberry and banana pudding ice cream with chocolate and strawberry drizzle in a chocolate iced jar rolled in peanuts. Topped with a banana, whipped cream, strawberry topping, peanuts, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry on top.
- ๐งโโ๏ธ The Mermaid: Blue monster and cake batter ice cream with pink marshmallow cream drizzle in a teal marshmallow cream dipped jar rolled in mermaid candy jewels, topped with a white chocolate mermaid tail, whipped cream, a rock candy stick, and mermaid candy jewels.
- ๐ Birthday Cake: Cake batter ice cream in a vanilla iced jar rolled in rainbow sprinkles, topped with a cupcake, whipped cream, and more sprinkles.
- ๐ซ Gluten-Free Options: Includes flavors like cinnamon sugar, coconut, coffee, cotton candy, mango, mint chocolate chip, orange swirl, rainbow sherbet, sea salt caramel, and strawberry ice cream.
- ๐ฑ Vegan Options: No Milk - Vegan chocolate soft serve with chocolate drizzle in a vanilla iced jar rolled in crushed vegan chocolate chip cookies, topped with a chocolate chip cookie, vegan whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle.
- ๐ฅง Oatmeal Cream Pie: Vegan vanilla soft serve in a vanilla iced jar rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with an oatmeal raisin cream pie, vegan whipped cream, and cinnamon sugar on top.
Special Features
- ๐ธ Instagram-Worthy: The milkshakes and sundaes are designed to be visually stunning and perfect for social media.
- ๐ฅ Shark Tank Fame: The Yard Milkshake Bar gained national attention after appearing on ABC's Shark Tank in 2019.
- ๐ Souvenir Glasses: Milkshakes come in pint or quart souvenir glasses that customers can take home.
- ๐ช Edible Cookie Dough: Safe to eat raw, made without eggs and with heat-treated flour.
- ๐๏ธ Merchandise: Offers branded shirts and other merchandise for fans.
- ๐ฟ Allergy Information: Items may come in contact with nuts, milk, eggs, and gluten. Some items are marked as free from these allergens.
- ๐ฆ Shipping: Milkshake Kits can be shipped via Goldbelly, perfect for events.
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Visitor Information
- ๐ Address: 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
- ๐ Phone: 251-948-0121
- ๐ Hours: Opens at 11 am; closing times vary by day.
- โฟ Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with ample space inside and outside.
- ๐พ Pet Policy: Pets are allowed in the outdoor dining area.
- ๐ Parking: Large parking area available next to the establishment.
- ๐ Dress Code: Casual attire is recommended.
- ๐ฑ Social Media: Follow @theyardmilkshakebar on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for updates.
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Nearby Attractions
- ๐ The Hangout: Offers foam parties, concerts, and fun cocktails.
- ๐ฆ Souvenir City Gulf Shores: Famous for its photo opportunity in the shark's mouth.
- ๐ Sunliner Diner: Retro diner with comfort food and milkshakes.
- ๐๏ธ Gulf Shores Public Beach: Easy access to the beach with sugar-white sand and warm Gulf waters.
- ๐ด LuLu's Gulf Shores: Family-friendly restaurant with great food and activities for kids.
- ๐ซ Chocolate Corner and Ice Cream: Locally owned chocolate shop.
- ๐ญ Wacked Out Weiner: Locally owned hot dog restaurant.
- ๐ Bleus Burger: Great burger restaurant located nearby.
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Additional Tips
- ๐งผ Glass Washing Station: A washing station is available to clean your souvenir glass before heading home.
- ๐๏ธ Bag for Glass: Use the provided baggies to prevent milkshake remnants from spreading in your car.
- ๐ฆ Seasonal Shakes: Visit often to try the seasonal and monthly specialty shakes.
- ๐ฆ Goldbelly Shipping: Order Milkshake Kits from The Yard on Goldbelly for home delivery.
- ๐ธ Photo Opportunities: Take advantage of the Instagram-worthy desserts for memorable photos.
- ๐ฑ Dietary Options: Vegan and gluten-free options are available and clearly marked on the menu.
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family Friendly: The entire menu is a kid's dream, with smaller sundaes available for younger visitors.
- ๐๏ธ Merchandise: Check out the branded merchandise to take a piece of The Yard home with you.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: (251) 948-0121 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://www.theyardmilkshakebar.com/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 |
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