The Shack of Sanibel offers fantastic, fresh frozen custard treats! They are the perfect place to stop for a frozen treat.
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The Shack of Sanibel
The Shack of Sanibel is the perfect family friendly frozen treat shop to visit after a day at the Sanibel & Captiva beaches.
This casual walk in frozen custard shop has something for everyone in the family. They have a Little Shackees menu for kids with fun names including whitty shark, shark bait, and happy shack.
You can also choose your Shack Scoop and if you want it in a cone or cup. We love creating our own flavor, a "Shackit", with the toppings they have available.
If you are exhausted from a hot day on the beach don't worry they have a premade menu of island favorites to choose from.
Outdoor Seating
They have great colorful picnic tables for enjoying your sweet treat.
The Shack of Sanibel Menu
The Shack's menu includes frozen custard cones, cups, shakes, and floats. You can also pick your favorite toppings and flavors and make a custom creation.
The Shack of Sanibel shares their flavor of the day on their social channels, and it always makes me want to drive there asap! They mix vanilla custard or chocolate frozen custard that is churned throughout the day with a variety of flavors.
They have some of the best flavor combinations that look so good!
Menu Highlights
Shark Attack - Reese's Cup®, Chocolate Syrup, and Peanut Butter
Sea Turtle - Hot fudge, hot caramel, and pecans
Sanibel Lighthouse - Chocolate Covered Waffle Pieces, Butterfinger, and Hot Caramel
Beach Party - Pineapple, Coconut, Banana, and Macadamia Nuts
Love Shack - Warm Brownie with Hot Fudge and Whipped Topping (served as a sundae)
This is just some of the delicious Island favorites!
Take home options - Pints of ice cream in a variety of flavors, Sand Dollars (Ice cream sandwiches), Chocolate covered bananas, specialty chocolate covered bananas, freeze pop, Italian ice, Epic cakes, and more!
Kids Menu - They have a great kids menu called Little Shackees
Whitty Shark - Vanilla Custard smothered with Cookies 'n' Crème and Gummi Sharks
Shark Bait - Vanilla Custard smothered with Cookie Dough and Gummi Sharks
Happy Shack - Vanilla Custard with Sprinkles for the Hair, Cookie Dough for a Nose, Candy Eyes, and a Gummy Worm for a Smile
Gluten-Free - There are a ton of topping options that are gluten-free
Vegan - I would check if the Freeze Pop or Italian Ice are vegan.
Vegetarian -So many great options to choose from! You can customize a Shackit with your favorite flavors.
Why you will love The Shack Sanibel
- Take an annual photo with Shackee the Shark
- Customize your own frozen custard treat
- Kids will love the frozen treats
- Favorite of locals and visitors
- Best Ice Cream in Sanibel
Things to know when planning a visit to The Shack Sanibel
Address - 1219 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957
Located on the east end of Sanibel Island right off of the bike path.
Phone - 239-312-8626
Hours - Sunday to Thursday 11 am - 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is a ramp along the side of the building with accessible parking next to the ramp.
Plus Size Seating - They have picnic tables outside. It is going to depend on the person how comfortable you are
Dress Code/Suggestions - casual
Pets - pets are not allowed inside
Parking - There is parking right next to The Shack of Sanibel.
Sanibel & Captiva Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen - Don't miss this delicious Italian restaurant with live music and great food.
Over Easy Cafe - A great local breakfast shop with epic orange cinnamon rolls.
Gulfside City Beach Park - Great beach park with fun shelling
The Bubble Room - Iconic restaurant with a fun atmosphere and great food
The Blue Giraffe - Great restaurant with an amazing giraffe mural.
Lighthouse Cafe - One of the best breakfast restaurants on Sanibel Island
Sanibel & Captiva Island Tours
Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views Rated 4.9 with over 370 reviews. A 1.5-hour cruise that passes the Sanibel Lighthouse at sunset with dolphin sightings along the way. One of the most consistently well-reviewed tours in the area.
Daytime Dolphin Cruise Near Sanibel Rated 4.9. Passes the Sanibel Lighthouse and Twin Sister Key, a secluded island only reachable by boat.
Private Boat Tour - Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel A private option for groups or families who want a more personal experience on the water.
Sanibel Captiva Island Moke Adventure Day Trip Rental Rated 4.9 with 16 reviews. A self-guided day trip around Sanibel and Captiva in a vintage electric Moke vehicle. A genuinely fun and different way to see the islands.
Check out all of the nearby tours here
Sanibel & Captiva Island Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.
Residence Inn Ft Myers Sanibel - Located right off the island is a great hotel with outdoor pool. Book here
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort - Right off the Sanibel Causeway this Marriott has great rooms, an epic pool and easy access to the island. Book here
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