Order the best Dessert near Defuniak Springs, FL

Best Dessert Restaurants Nearby in Defuniak Springs

Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins

4.0
(100+)
• Ice Cream • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 28 min
"When the store didn't have one of our ice cream flavors, they called and replaced them. Very good customer service, great delivery, and would definitely order again!"
"very poor presentation. they didn't have the right ice cream...caramel was substituted for the hot fudge which turned in to brick...the taste was good...but very poorly executed I won't recommend Baskin Robbins"
Double Scoop
Two 4 oz. scoops. Actual packaging may vary by location.
$7.41
Single Scoop
4 oz. scoop. Actual packaging may vary by location.
$4.91
Triple Scoop
Three 4 oz. scoops. Actual packaging may vary by location.
$9.09
Pre-Packed Quart
24 fluid oz. of your favorite ice cream flavor - enough to share...or not!
$11.45
Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In

4.2
(2k+)
• Dessert • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 22 min
"The reeses cup sonic blast with peanut butter sauce, becomes a creamy delight. throw in some cookie dough and/caramel and it becomes a blast party in your mouth! my go to when I'm craving something sweet."
" SONIC Blasts®: My blast was very good, well mixed and creamy. It was completely full to the dome of the lid. Definitely recommend for sure!! Pickle Fries: My pickle fries were pretty good, not the best thing ever but good. They tasted good but were soggy and all jumbled together in the package. Very greasy for my taste but not completely horrible. They did pack 2 cups of ranch to go with them though, just hard to dip them because they were floppy."
SONIC Blasts®
Candy and cookie pieces and Real Ice Cream the way they should be. All mixed up.
$6.82
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Melty, real mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried to perfection. Dunking in a side dipping cup of creamy marinara sauce is a must. ***Please choose your dipping sauce preference below.
$6.41
Tots
Pop some of these crispy little potato pieces in your mouth and you'll never think of a spud the same way again.
$3.36
SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger Combo
Bacon makes everything better - especially when it's as good as our SuperSONIC® Double Cheeseburger. We start with two quarter-pound, 100% pure beef hamburgers, two melty slices of American cheese, lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, with mayo and top it all off with crispy bacon. Even better with a Side and Drink included!
$15.89
Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

4.4
(500+)
• Fast Food • Dinner
$0 delivery fee • 16.0 mi • 37 min
"My chicken tenders were very good. And onion rings were great!! Also got a blizzard which dairy queen has the best....."
"Chicken sandwich had no taste, the strawberry shake didn't taste like strawberry. The blizzard hardly had any M&M's."
Chicken Strip Baskets
A DQ® signature! Choice of 4 or 6 100% all-tenderloin white meat chicken strips. Served with crispy fries, Texas toast, and your choice of dipping sauce, such as our delicious country gravy.
$12.25
Chicken Strip Baskets w/Drink
A DQ® signature! Choice of 4 or 6 100% all-tenderloin white meat chicken strips. Served with crispy fries, Texas toast, and your choice of dipping sauce, such as our delicious country gravy. Served with a 21oz Drink.
$15.87
OREO® BLIZZARD® Treat
OREO® cookie pieces blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.27
Side of Fries
Hot, crisp and tasty! DQ® fries are a great addition to any order!
$4.4
Wendy's

Wendy's

4.3
(700+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 27 min
"The sausage egg cheese biscuit combo was better than McDonald's and cheaper. Burgers are also better than McDonald's and cheaper."
"The 3 pc tenders were fine, but the Cobb salad was the worst of it. There was hardly any lettuce, and the chicken was dry and hard."
French Fries
Natural-cut, skin-on, sea-salted fries served hot and crispy. The world loves them for a reason.
$3.6
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger Biggie™ Bag
Fresh beef, Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayo. It’s a favorite of bacon lovers everywhere.
$7.01
Double Stack™ Biggie™ Bag
Two patties of fresh, never frozen beef with cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickle, and onion. It’s double the fresh beef, stacked with deliciousness.
$8.59
Baconator® Combo
A half-pound* of fresh beef, American cheese, 6 pieces of crispy Applewood smoked bacon, ketchup, and mayo. Carnivores rejoice!
$16.09
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.0
(700+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 25 min
"My Chicken Quesadilla Combo was very good. It was grilled well, not burnt. There was a good ratio of chicken to sauce. Very tasty. The hardshell taco was visibly full and still crunchy, not soggy. My large Pepsi was correct, there could've been a little more ice to my liking but that's okay. My Nacho Fries were good also, still warm. My dipping cheese was full and still warm as well."
"Taco Bell can DEFINITELY do chicken! the 5 5 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo -chefs kiss from this gal. Didn't realize it was something I'd been missing. Glad it's back! And of course my favorite Steak Quesadilla for my late night snack later. Taco Bell never disappoints me."
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (710 cal.)
$7.28
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (510 cal.)
$7.52
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.18
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.32
Dunkin'

Dunkin'

4.2
(1k+)
• Donut Shop • Brunch
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 21 min
"Hash Brown Brisket Scramble is absolutely delish! A new breakfast favorite. The assortment of MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats was also very yummy. The Iced Cappuccino was perfect. I get a large with 3 liquid sugars, 2 white chocolates, and 1 espresso shot. Not overly sweet, and not bitter either."
"New drink that I tried, My new go to drink!! Portion was amazing, very refreshing and all around sweet!!"
Iced Latte
Made with milk and blended with our rich espresso, our Iced Latte is the perfect balance of cool, creamy and smooth to get you goin'.
$7.23
Original Blend Iced Coffee
Freshly brewed and full of flavor, our Iced Coffee is the perfect pick-me-up any time of day or night, giving you the boost you need to keep on running.
$5.03
Half Dozen Donuts
Share the joy by bringing people together with an assortment of half dozen or dozen donuts made in these delicious varieties*: Glazed, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Chocolate Frosted, Old Fashioned, Boston Kreme, Glazed Chocolate Cake, Powdered, Vanilla Creme, Glazed Blueberry, and Jelly. *Assortment and availability will vary depending on location.
$10.19
Dozen Donuts
Share the joy by bringing people together with an assortment of half dozen or dozen donuts made in these delicious varieties*: Glazed, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Chocolate Frosted, Old Fashioned, Boston Kreme, Glazed Chocolate Cake, Powdered, Vanilla Creme, Glazed Blueberry, and Jelly. *Assortment and availability will vary depending on location.
$16.96
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.5
(400+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 26 min
" 💯 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 ✨ 🤩 Service was awesomeness❗❗ 💯 Delivery time was excellent❗ 🌟 And the pizza was Superb ❣️ ThankYou team Pizza Hut ✨ 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 💯 "
"Little undercooked so had to put in oven to crisp up the crust. "
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$21.49
Traditional Wings
Eating these classic, crispy bone-in wings is the easy part. Choosing from Sweet Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ or our Lemon Pepper...well, good luck there.
$20.47
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$8.68
Cheese Pizza
The classic cheese pizza, a customer favorite!
$18.26
Del Taco

Del Taco

4.2
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 28 min
"Quality and taste have been great every time I ordered! I'm in love with the Cheeseburger and Strawberry Sprite."
"2nd time we ordered these loaded fries and they were great again! And they listened to what I didn't want on one of them ! The funnel fries are great too!"
The Del Taco
The Del Taco is inspired by the original and loaded with more of everything you love, like more seasoned beef, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, crisp shredded lettuce and fresh diced tomatoes in a bigger, crunchy corn shell or a warm flour tortilla.
$3.06
Queso Loaded Nachos
Loaded with choice of seasoned beef, freshly grilled, marinated chicken or carne asada steak, fresh house-made tortilla chips, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco, topped with cool sour cream, fresh diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños.
$9.81
Epic Loaded Queso Burrito
Loaded with choice freshly grilled, marinated chicken or carne asada steak, Crinkle Cut Fries, signature creamy Queso Blanco, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo, wrapped in a warm, oversized flour tortilla. A Cali burrito with Epic queso flavor.
$10.35
Chips & Queso
Creamy Queso Blanco served with a single serving bag of fresh, house-made tortilla chips for the perfect addition to any meal. Make it shareable by upsizing to a Regular Chips & Queso Dip!
$3.59
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.7
(500+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 22 min
"OMG trying the new Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap was very spectacular and delicious. I've never eaten nothing that healthy and delicious. The Iced Caramel Macchiato will always be my favorite to wake up in the morning with and the Dragon Drink® Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage very refreshing and healthy also. I say Starbucks you guys are amazing superstars 🤩"
"Such a great breakfast. The bacon Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites are amazing! The Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich was also delicious. My new favorites! The Lavender Oatmilk Latte is delicious, but different. It does have a strong lavender taste, so if you aren't a fan you probably don't want to get this. Honestly, I would say that this is the best fast breakfast."
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Buttery caramel syrup blended with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a crunchy caramel-sugar topping—oh-so-beautifully delicious.
$8.52
Cheese Danish
Flaky, butter croissant dough with soft, warm cheese in the center. –VEGETARIAN
$4.75
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$8.36
Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Frappuccino® Roast coffee, mocha sauce and Frappuccino® chips blended with milk and ice, layered on top of whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumble and topped with vanilla whipped cream, mocha drizzle and even more chocolate cookie crumble. Each sip is as good as the last . . . all the way to the end.
$8.27
4C BBQ

4C BBQ

4.3
(200+)
• Barbecue • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 31 min
"We were starving, so I didn't get to take pics of everything, but the food was amazing and the Cooks give very generous portions. I hope the lady's doing the to go's, get tipped because they go above and beyond to pack up our food and give us everything we need. 10/10!"
"Awesome staff! I sure hope they make a percentage off the orders because they deserve it! Food is always on point and large portions. All sauces and condiments were given to us and we appreciate it so much!!! 12/10"
Pulled Pork
Smoked then pulled; half pound of pork served with 2 sides & toast. Don't forget to add a salad & dessert!
$16.29
BBQ Sampler
A quarter pound each of brisket & pork, 2 ribs, 2 sides & toast. Add a salad for only $2.99
$29.19
Burger
4C's Smash Burger is the best burger around! Made in-house, cooked to order, then topped to please your palate.
$16.5
Loaded Fries (DD)
Seasoned fries loaded with baked beans and nacho cheese. Add the meat and toppings of your choice.
$16.25
Whataburger

Whataburger

4.3
(1k+)
• Breakfast • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 25 min
"I requested grilled jalapeños, grilled onions, and add mayo... none of those came on my burger. The bun was stale. It should have been thrown away yesterday. I am a truck driver, so I can't just run back to the restaurant and request the correct meal. $20+ and I didn't get what requested. This just reminds me why I choose other places to eat."
"The burgers are always fresh and juicy. The staff has always gotten the orders correct. Thank you Whataburger!"
#1 Whataburger® Whatameal®
What's On It: Large Bun (5"), Large Beef Patty (5") (1), Tomato (Regular), Lettuce (Regular), Pickles (Regular), Diced Onions (Regular), Mustard (Regular) Your Whatameal® Includes: Medium Fries and a Medium Drink
$12.51
#2 Double Meat Whataburger® Whatameal®
What's On It: Large Bun (5"), Large Beef Patty (5") (2), Tomato (Regular), Lettuce (Regular), Pickles (Regular), Diced Onions (Regular), Mustard (Regular) Your Whatameal® Includes: Medium Fries and a Medium Drink
$14.84
#13 Whatachick’n® Strips 3 piece Whatameal®
What's On It: Whatachick’n® Strips (3), Texas Toast (1), Gravy or Choice of Dipping Sauce Your Whatameal® Includes: Medium Fries and a Medium Drink
$12.18
French Fries
What's On It: Texas Toast, Large Beef Patty (5") (2), Monterey Jack Cheese (2 Slices), Grilled Onions, Creamy Pepper Your Whatameal® Includes: Medium Fries and a Medium Drink
$3.79
Beef 'O' Brady's

Beef 'O' Brady's

4.3
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 30 min
15% off, up to $11
"2days in a row whomever is on the grill, YOU ROCK! Best Build Your Own Premium Blend Burger Ive ever eaten n I mean that. soooko goooooddddf best burger ever"
"I received 5 croutons, the parm looked like the dust and pieces from the bottom of the bag. The chicken pieces were smaller then a penny. For the price of the salad, I would think a whole piece of breast cut into 1 inch pieces would be used. I sometimes think cooks think, it's Doordash, whatever! $16 bucks for maybe 5 to 6 ounces of lettece......"
Build Your Own Premium Blend Burger
Angus served with your choice of lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions or mayo at no extra charge.
$16.8
10 Traditional Wings
Our famous Buffalo-style chicken wings.
$19.26
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
4 crispy chicken tenders, hand-breaded and fried to perfection. Served with fries, coleslaw and BBQ sauce or honey mustard dressing. Try it Nashville Hot style.
$18.85
Fried Mozzarella
8 sticks of whole milk mozzarella coated with Italian-style bread crumbs, lightly fried and served with marinara sauce.
$11.78
Subway

Subway

4.5
(200+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 24 min
25% off, up to $12
6 Pack Cookie Box (0 Cals)
Our 6 Pack Cookie Box is the most delicious out-of-the-box thinking. Pick your favorite flavor and enjoy a half-dozen of fresh-baked cookies. One for you, one for him, one for her and even more to keep sharing…or not! Get the New 6 Pack Cookie Box today and get that sweet treat you’re craving.
$5.63
Chicken & Bacon Ranch (830 Cals)
Tender Rotisserie-style chicken, Monterey cheddar cheese, bacon, Peppercorn Ranch, lettuce, tomatoes & onions, wrapped in lavash.
$18
Subway® Footlong Cookie (1330 Cals)
The Footlong Cookie is baked to perfection and ready to share. It’s served warm so it’s soft and gooey on the inside. Every inch is loaded with chocolate-chip goodness. It’s everything you love about Subway® chocolate chip cookies and more, more, more!
$6.6
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$13.65
Dilishi Frozen Yogurt Bar - 16400 Us Highway 331 S

Dilishi Frozen Yogurt Bar - 16400 Us Highway 331 S

American • Ice Cream Store
$0 delivery fee • 16.2 mi • 47 min
Latte 20 oz (Iced)
Add flavor, milk for an additional charge.
$7.79
Nitro Coffee 20 oz (Iced)
Cold brewed coffee infused with nitrogen for a smooth, creamy texture. Options to add flavor or milk for an additional charge.
$7.44
Smoothie (20 oz)
Add in protein, boba, PB2, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp see for an additional charge.
$12.13
Chai Tea
Add dirty (shot of espresso), syrup lavender, white chocolate for an additional charge.
$8.25
Arby's

Arby's

4.3
(2k+)
• Fast Food • Roast Beef
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 18 min
"Andes Mint Chocolate Shake was absolutely as delicious as ever though I miss the chocolate swirl in the cup. Curly Fries (Medium) were still fresh when they arrived and cooked perfectly."
"so.. I ordered a regular Classic Roast Beef meal and was contacted and told they were out of roast beef. I was asked if I wanted something else. okay.. sure. no problem. I'll take a chicken, bacon, swiss.. no Swiss. my dasher was great. she also contacted me and told me they didn't have the shake I ordered, so I got water instead. I asked for Arby's Sauce Packet, ( I eat it with my fries) got ketchup. even after all of this I was okay with it.. until I got my sandwich. The chicken was maybe 2 bites in the middle of a bun and the bacon was half raw. I was highly disappointed. I had the food delivered at work so there is no option to go back or get something else. at least the fries were good. the only thing I got that I actually ordered in the beginning."
Classic Beef 'n Cheddar
Thinly sliced roast beef with warm cheddar sauce and zesty red ranch sauce on a toasted onion roll. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$9.94
Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwich
A crispy, juicy chicken breast topped with bacon, natural Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and honey mustard served on a buttery brioche bun. TM & © 2024 Arby’s IP Holder, LLC. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$12.12
Classic French Dip & Swiss
Thinly sliced roast beef with melted Swiss cheese on a toasted sub roll. Served with au jus for dipping. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$11.85
Classic Roast Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Served with Arby's or Horsey sauce. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$8.46
KFC

KFC

3.8
(800+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 28 min
"It used to be touch and go with this KFC but my order was PERFECT (except the tea was unsweet)! The breast and wing were cooked perfectly, biscuit was fluffy and warm 😁"
"Ordered the 5 piece big box tender meal, the tenders were at most 2.5 inches long, ordered Mac and cheese and fries, forgot my order of fries, and the biscuit they gaveme was absolutely a joke. Will not order from here again. Dasher was great food quality and service absolutly terrible. "
Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni covered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. (140-540 cal.)
$4.88
3 pc. Chicken Big Box
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world famous fried chicken in the KFC recipe of your choice! Choose between our Variety Box Meal (2 breasts and 1 wing) or our all-dark meat Drum & Thigh Box Meal (2 thighs and 1 drum). This box combo includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit and medium drink. (700-2340 cal.)
$13.94
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Creamy mashed potatoes and our signature brown gravy. (130-590 cal.)
$5.03
Famous Bowl
Includes mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn, and chicken nuggets, topped with a blend of three shredded cheeses. (590 cal.)
$6.91
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.7
(500+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee • 16.2 mi • 42 min
20% off, up to $8
"After flying overnight in New Year's Eve then crashing for 4 hours in the hotel I woke up famished. The #7 Turkey and Provolone on rosemary parmesan bread with double meat hit the spot. This one is better than the ones where I come from and we have like 3 different ones. Thank you! Also Spicy dill kettle Chips on this sandwich was tasty."
"I ordered extra meat. There's no way this is extra. Its not even the normal amount. And I paid extra for it. This sandwich was pathetic. "
Chips
Provolone and Turkey. Served Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$2.75
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoni. Served Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.09
#13 The Original Italian
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayo. Served Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$16.53
#8 Club Sub
Grilled onions, peppers & white American cheese..
$16.53

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