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The Courthouse Deli & Whit's Frozen Custard
Our story began in 1892 when the structure at 600 Whitehead Street - named for one of Key West's founding fathers - opened as a drug store. Through the years, it's been home to a number of grocery stores, offices, and Pop's Navy Clothing Store. Jeanna's Courthouse Grocery & Delicatessen opened in 1993, and today we are known as The Courthouse Deli & Whit's Frozen Custard.

This delicious new addition to our sandwich family has Oven Roasted Chicken Breast topped with Roasted Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Pepper Jack Cheese, Onion, Lettuce, and Herbed Mayo served warm on a toasted Focaccia Roll. Boar's Head Tavern ham, roast beef, and salami, red onions, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, olive tapenade spread, olive oil and glazed balsamic reduction on Cuban bread from Croissants de France.
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It's this promise that sets us apart. Our flavors are made fresh on site. In addition to our signature Flavor of the Week, we also churn our Vanilla and Chocolate throughout the day. Our many quality, fresh topping options lets you custom create your own unique flavor. Frozen custard recipes date back to the early 1900's but it wasn't until the 1920's that commercial frozen custard machines were invented.
Reviews (9)
Whoami
Whoami
Jan 08, 2022
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This place has a little something for everyone! Deli for those needing a quick bite. Coffee bar for caffeine fix and cold custard. We had the milkshakes and coffee options on our way to the Hemingway Museum. If you do the same make sure to get a size you can finish on the walk since it is not allowed at the museum. Will visit again when in the area.
J. B.
J. B.
Jan 04, 2022
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Staff were amazing and the shakes were too die for! Thank you for the wonderful service!
Earl Futch Jr
Earl Futch Jr
Dec 13, 2021
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What great place for a pit stop . Fantastic sandwiches that won’t break your wallet then cool off with a frozen treat made right there. The owners are wonderful, we really enjoyed it.
Alexandra Pevtsova
Alexandra Pevtsova
Oct 16, 2021
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This place is wonderful! The people working are always friendly, and they give custard samples. This is one of the only, if not the only places on the island that do custard.
We get their fire roasted chicken sandwiches here. They NEVER disappoint. Today we were offered custard samples (m&m and Penguin tracks).. both were amazing! Don’t overlook this place when searching for a sweet treat. They also sell pints and incredible looking custard sandwiches with white chocolate macadamia cookies.
Cee Dupree
Cee Dupree
Oct 15, 2021
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Great spot with deli sandwiches and Cuban sandwiches. They have ice cream and frozen custard too. Small little convenient store section with drinks, beer and wine. Quick service, great sandwich and very nice staff. See you again soon.
Chris Early
Chris Early
Oct 04, 2021
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I love this place. It's hard for me to write a solid review because I'm just so generally enthralled. It's like when you look back on a past love and everything is all sunshine and lens flare like a 90's music video.
It's a cute little place and has a lot to offer. If you want some stuff to make sandwiches at home, they got you. Want some pre-made and/or pressed sandwiches, they're there for you. Want some tasty custard to cool off in the hot Key West sun, then they are at your service. Service was great and VERY friendly everytime I went. They treat you like you're just a neighbor, stopping in
Jo-Anna Benton
Jo-Anna Benton
Sep 03, 2021
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Courthouse deli is just the place to go to on a hot day. I stopped in here an ordered a strawberry smoothie. It was filled w fresh strawberries and certainly was excellent choice as an afternoon beverage to beat the heat.
Tori Hartfiel
Tori Hartfiel
Aug 26, 2020
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We had a custom custard cake made by them and it was fantastic! Honestly the best custom custard cake I've ever had. River makes anything you want taste like a dream. Ive had 3 custom custard cakes done by him and all 3 have been heavenly. He truly loves what he does and he does a great job!!
Alex Czertek
Alex Czertek
Dec 03, 2018
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Great place!
Local deli. They make an excellent fresh custard! Try the key lime custard.
All fresh products. An excellent place to stop on the road or after the southern end of the continent.