Key West Attractions – The Key Lime Pie Bakery
Here’s a friendly overview of the Key Lime Pie Bakery in Key West — a must-stop for dessert lovers visiting Key West:
This charming local bakery specializes in fresh-baked Key lime pie made daily, giving visitors an authentic taste of one of Florida’s most beloved desserts. Located just a block off bustling Duval Street, the bakery is known for its classic Key lime pie slices, fun treats like chocolate-dipped key lime pie slices, and other key lime-flavored goodies and souvenirs you can take home.
🍰 What Makes It Special
Fresh, homemade Key lime pie made every day — tangy, tart, and just sweet enough. A variety of key lime desserts including cookies and unusual twists on the classic slice. A lively, colorful shop that’s perfect for dessert on the go while exploring Old Town Key West. Souvenirs and treats to bring a little Florida Keys flavor home with you. A Key lime pie is a classic American dessert known for its bright citrus flavor, creamy filling, and crumbly graham-cracker crust — and it’s especially associated with the Florida Keys (including Key West).
At its core, traditional Key lime pie is made with just a few simple ingredients:
Key lime juice (smaller, more aromatic, and more tart than regular Persian limes)
Sweetened condensed milk
Egg yolks
A graham cracker crust
Topped with whipped cream or meringue
What makes The Key Lime Pie special?
🍋 Tangy + sweet balance – The sharp citrus bite of Key limes is mellowed by creamy condensed milk.
🥧 Silky texture – Smooth, custard-like filling contrasts with the crunchy crust.
🌴 Tropical heritage – It became famous in the Florida Keys because Key limes grow well there and condensed milk was practical before refrigeration.
Today, you’ll find all kinds of variations — frozen, chocolate-dipped slices, pie bars, and even Key lime–flavored treats — but the original remains a simple, refreshing dessert that’s both rich and zesty.
