Truly one of the few old-school Florida ice cream shops left on the beach, The Shake Shop is the place to stop have a long, hot day on the beach. The cash-only beach shop boasts tailor-made floats, cones, sundaes, parfaits and more.

Treasure Island’s very own coffee shop is perched right across the street from the beach. Open early in the morning until late at night, Coffee Grounds whips up baked pastries, a small menu of sandwiches and snacks. There’s a full coffee bar, fresh juice, beer and wine.

Tampa-style Cuban sandwiches just minutes from the sand? Only in Treasure Island. Owners Val and Ted Diler moved to Treasure Island in 1992 from Tampa and knew the beach was in dire need of a certain sandwich and the restaurant was born. Opt for an order of the traditionally pressed sandwiches, with the diagonal slice and wax paper wrap that some say are best in the area, and that includes the old-school folks in Ybor City.

Perfectly cooked coal-fired pies served on the patio or delivered right to the hotel make Britt’s the ideal pizza spot. Each slice is made with precision, resulting in a charred and crispy crust -- all within walking distance of the water.

This tiny tiki bar doesn’t have food but the beach bevvies and ambiance are a Treasure Island staple. Grab a spot at the wrap-around bar by the poolside, or post up at one of the many outdoor (and shaded) patio seats to catch live music every night, and a stunning view of the sunset.

Famous for its Tex-Mex cuisine, VIP has become synonymous with Treasure Island. The beachside strip-mall spot is known for enormous portions of indulgent texican done right such as chimichangas, margaritas, tacos, tamales and even Mexican egg rolls. There’s almost always a wait, but the backyard margarita bar helps the time pass with ease.

Beach drinks? Check. Live music every night? Check. Bar food that satiates after hours frolicking in the waves? Of course. Ricky T’s is one of the liveliest spots on Treasure Island, as entertainment packs the bar nightly. So post up; there’s plenty to eat — seafood is definitely its specialty with dishes like the breaded oysters, scallops, and Florida grouper — and thankfully, too much to drink.

Nestled on Sunset Beach in Treasure Island, Caddy’s is one of the area’s quintessential Treasure Island dining locales. Two words: grouper reuben. When in Treasure Island, a grouper sandwich is practically a requirement, and there is no greater waterfront iteration than Caddy’s take.