🍦 Beyond Crabs & Clams: The Best Desserts in Ocean City, Maryland According to Locals

Ocean City, Maryland is a seafood lover’s paradise—steamed crabs, fresh oysters, and buttery clams draw foodies from all over the East Coast. But here’s a delicious secret: OCMD doesn’t just serve up savory seaside classics. It’s also home to some truly unforgettable desserts that are worth every sweet bite!

We turned to Instagram, polling our followers to uncover the must-try desserts that keep visitors (and locals) coming back for more. From beachside bakeries to iconic ice cream shops, here are the top sweet spots in Ocean City—straight from the fans who crave them most!

🍩 1. Fractured Prune Donuts – Create Your Own Doughnut Magic

Location: Multiple OC locations
What to Try: The OC Sand (honey glaze, cinnamon, and sugar)

A longtime Ocean City favorite, Fractured Prune lets you customize hot, made-to-order donuts with wild toppings and glazes. Our followers raved about the “OC Sand” combo and the sheer joy of biting into a donut that’s still warm from the fryer. It’s an OC experience as iconic as the boardwalk itself!

🍦 2. Dumser’s Dairyland – A Classic That Never Disappoints

Location: Multiple OC spots, including the boardwalk
What to Try: Hot fudge sundaes, old-school banana splits

Open since 1939, Dumser’s is a beloved Ocean City tradition. Generations of beachgoers have cooled off here with thick milkshakes, creamy soft-serve, and perfect sundaes piled high. For many of our Instagram followers, no trip to OC is complete without it.

🍰 3. The Candy Kitchen – Fudge, Taffy & Nostalgia

Location: Boardwalk and Coastal Highway
What to Try: Fresh fudge, chocolate-covered pretzels, and saltwater taffy

You’ve seen the colorful storefronts—Candy Kitchen is a sugary wonderland where retro meets irresistible. Their handmade fudge and chewy saltwater taffy are top mentions in our poll, especially for families who come back year after year.

🍓 4. Harrison’s Harbor Watch – Desserts With a View

Location: Southern end of the boardwalk
What to Try: Strawberry shortcake and house-made pies

Known for seafood, yes—but dessert at Harrison’s Harbor Watch deserves its own spotlight. Voters couldn’t get enough of their towering strawberry shortcake and flaky homemade pies, served with sweeping views of the inlet.

🧁 5. Baked Dessert Café – Organic, Unique & Totally Worth It

Location: Berlin, MD (just outside Ocean City)
What to Try: Peanut butter brownies, organic cupcakes, and vegan treats

A little off the beaten path, but absolutely worth the drive, Baked Dessert Café in nearby Berlin offers fresh-baked treats with an artisan twist. Instagrammers who love a good sweet (with a side of sustainability) swear by their peanut butter brownies and seasonal cakes.

🍪 Honorable Mentions:

• Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard – Creamier than ice cream and always a boardwalk favorite

• Fishers Popcorn – Caramel corn so addictive it counts as dessert

• De Lazy Lizard – Key lime pie that locals swear by

Sweet Ending:

Ocean City might be known for seafood, but it turns out the real catch of the day might just be dessert! Whether you’re strolling the boardwalk with a cone in hand or indulging in a late-night donut run, these local sweet spots deliver the perfect end to a sun-soaked day.

Got a favorite Ocean City dessert we missed? Tag us on Instagram and let us know—we’re always on the hunt for the next must-try treat! 🍨✨