The Yard Milkshake Bar, Ice cream restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States.
The Yard Milkshake Bar is a dessert restaurant in Gulf Shores that creates elaborate milkshakes and ice cream treats layered in mason jars that customers take home. The menu features thick shakes topped with cookies, sauces, candies, and other additions in countless flavor combinations.
The business started in 2011 as Island Ice Cream and transformed into The Yard Milkshake Bar in 2017, founded by Chelsea Green and her mother. Following a television appearance on Shark Tank in 2019, the operation expanded beyond its Alabama roots.
The restaurant gained national recognition after appearing on Shark Tank in 2019, transforming from a local Alabama establishment into a nationwide dessert destination.
The restaurant opens daily at midday and closes depending on the day of the week, making it a good option for afternoon snacks or desserts after dinner. Visitors should expect it to be busier during summer holidays and weekends, so arriving earlier is advisable.
The restaurant uses homemade cookie dough without raw eggs, meaning customers can safely eat it at any temperature they prefer. This feature makes the desserts especially appealing to visitors concerned about raw egg safety.
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