The best bakeries & sweet shops in Charleston

Need a showstopper for this week’s birthday, shower, or just because you made it to Wednesday? The Cake Stand whips up made-from-scratch,…

1328 Trenholm Dr

Bked Shop is slinging from-scratch brioche donuts with ever-changing seasonal flavors, plus vegan picks that actually hit. Pair one with…

3540 Park Ave Blvd Bldg 5 Unit 100 (Mt Pleasant)

Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.

1502 N Hwy 17 (Mt Pleasant)

Relaxed spot for custom-bean coffee drinks & craft beers paired with sweet & savory baked goods.

160 E Bay St

Gourmet sweet shop featuring chocolates, pastries, French-style macarons & coffee in a cozy space.

90 Society St

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

1145 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 105 (Mt Pleasant)

Retailer offering housemade fudge, plus pralines, caramel apples & other sweet treats.

90 N Market St

Bakeshop specializing in sustainable naturally leavened breads and pastries made with locally sourced ingredients.

684 King St

Franchise bakery specializing in handcrafted bundt cakes, plus curated gifts & party supplies.

7800 Rivers Ave #1040 (North Charleston)

Bakery specializing in chocolate cakes, plus carrot, lemon and red velvet flavors.

0 Bee St

Dessert shop and cafe.

123 Pitt St (Mt Pleasant)

Charming cafe serving a selection of house-made desserts, plus milkshakes & specialty coffees.

78 N Market St

Bakery with online ordering for made-from-scratch custom cakes & other desserts for weddings & other occasions.

24 Ann St

Candy shop known for homemade pralines, plus treats like bear claws, glazed pecans & ice cream.

4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd #821 (North Charleston)

This snug, playful bakery whips up a selection of desserts from unique cupcakes to fruit tarts.

59 1/2, Cannon St

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

59 S Market St

Candy shop known for homemade pralines, plus treats like bear claws, glazed pecans & ice cream.

100 N Market St

Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.

198 E Bay St Ste 100

Casual patisserie, part of the Hotel Bennett, dishing out an array of homemade pastries and cakes, along with breakfast dishes, sweets and…

404 King St

Candy shop known for homemade pralines, plus treats like bear claws, glazed pecans & ice cream.

351 King St

Retailer of all sorts of candy, from modern to vintage, including gummy candy and novelty sweets.

316 B King St

Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.

481 King St