Turtle Bay Cafe & Bakery and Lucy’s Homemade Ice Cream
Going to Akumal and not stopping by everyone’s favorite grub hub is like going to Paris and not visiting Champs Elysees. This delicious cafe is the best spot to eat and hang out after a day of snorkeling. What makes Turtle Bay Cafe so unique? Easy, any given day you’ll find both owners at the helm in this colorful palapa tucked away behind the stage where That’s right, for more than 15 years Bart and Jen have been cooking up a storm earning them the number one spot as the local favorite for eats and treats and even drinks. Turtle Bay Cafe & Bakery’s recipes are full of love and all sorts of yummy goodness for your tummy. Their Lemon Ice Box pie and Apple cheesecake are exquisitely perfect recovery treat from a day of snorkeling and diving.
Akumal’s beloved Turtle Bay Cafe and Bakery is also Akumal's best sports bar. Free Wi-Fi, Sky sports channels, amazing flatbread pizzas and a full bar! What else do sports fans need?
Lucy’s Homemade Ice Cream has received the accolade of World’s Best Ice Cream according to 7-year old Luca Vitalone from Breckenridge, Colorado. Among their traditional staples are Strawberry, Nutella, and Chocolate mint which combined with their original creations are sure to become a real highlight of your trip to paradise. Want a sugary treat that will blow your dessert game to a whole new level? Order any of these flavors over your favorite baked goods from Turtle Bay Bakery. Word of advice, if sticky buns are your favorite be sure to run in early in the am before these sell out.
Lucy’s Homemade Original Flavors
- Turtle Tracks – Coconut ice cream with chocolate covered almonds and chocolate
- Akumal Road – Vanilla ice cream with almonds, hello dollies, brownies, and chocolate
- Esposos Gordito – Peanut butter ice cream with chocolate cake, peanuts and hello dollies
- Vegan Dulce de Leche – Dairy y Animal Free- made with coconut, almond, and soy milk