Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Dauphin Island

"First opening in 1910 on Royal Street and later on New Orleans’ Iberville, where it still operates today, Acme Oyster House has begun a new tradition of tastiness in Gulf Shores in the new Waterway Village District along the Intracoastal Canal Waterway. On any given day, you’ll find raw or chargrilled oysters sold by the dozen and half-dozen, along with entrees featuring a New Orleans flair (jambalaya, seafood etoufée, oyster Rockefeller soup, red beans and rice, po-boys). Platters are generously sized and feature everything from crab cakes to fried or grilled shrimp, fish and oysters."

"If quality coffee is the most important part of your morning, then stop by Southern Shores Coffee for a cup (or three). This family-owned-and-operated local business sources, roasts, and flavors all of its coffee beans in small batches with a focus on fair trade and organic ingredients. With the emphasis squarely (and understandably) on their coffee, the food menu is limited."

"Look no further than Southern Shores Coffee, an independently-owned artisan coffee roaster in the heart of Gulf Shores. You can drop in to pick up a bag of beans or enjoy a warm brew on their porch or indoor space. They also offer a variety of light bites for breakfast and lunch."

"Are you looking for an artisan coffee roaster that is located within Gulf Shores, Alabama?. If so, you came to the right place. Southern Shores Coffee is an independently owned artisan coffee roaster and has its own grown beans from all over the world."

"We know we’ve given you a lot of ice cream options at this point, but that’s not all you can find when it comes to dessert places in Gulf Shores. Café Beignet is serving up, you guessed it, hot and delicious beignets, along with some bold coffee options to help you wash everything down. The menu might not be huge here, but when you’ve crafted the perfect beignet and can make it delectable every single time, you don’t need an expansive menu!"

"You think we’d be full beyond reason at this point, but we had room for one more delicious stop, this time at OWA in Foley. Our favorite mall treats have just opened in the retail village at OWA. In this one easy stop we had our fill of salty pretzels and ooey gooey cinnamon buns."

"I'm a regular visitor to the area but had never tried the beach house kitchen. Seating was quick for dinner at 6pm. This may have been a bad sign as..."

"We arrived around 7 on a Wednesday night and expected a long wait but they were able to seat us right away. They were really busy…”more"

"Another Southern chain, the award-winning Ruby Slipper Cafe specializes in New Orleans-inspired brunch fare. The Chicken St. Charles Egg Benedict and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes are just a couple of their fan favorite items. Check out their full brunch menu to see more cocktails, sweet selections, and specialty dishes."

"Best brunch in Gulf Shores or I suppose it’d be the best brunch in Orange Beach, but you know what I mean. They have a HUGE menu and do happen to be a chain, but it’s a small, semi-local chain so definitely worth visiting. What we recommend: If you enjoy a bloody Mary, GET THEIRS!"

"The Gulf Shores outpost of this famous New Orleans cafe is the place for a decadent brunch. Choose from their over-the-top biscuit Benedicts or brioche french toast stuffed with cinnamon swirl cheesecake."