Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Sullivan's Island

"Mercantile and Mash is a gourmet food emporium located in the Cigar Factory on East Bay Street. The new age concept boasts a unique combination of a food hall (Mercantile) that offers homemade sandwiches, freshly baked goods, handmade pasta, local and imported culinary items, and freshly brewed coffee, and a full-service whiskey bar (Mash). Mercantile serves breakfast, lunch, and early dinner with breakfast offerings ranging from house-made granola and yogurt, toasted oats and stoneground white grits to frittatas, salmon, and cream cheese, huevos wraps, and spicy chicken biscuits."

"On the Mercantile side at this Cigar Factory joint, diners can purchase a treat from local purveyors; sip on a latte; grab a soda, spread, or sandwich from the to-go fridge; or settle in for a finely crafted meal at the chef’s counter. At Mash, patrons find an extensive whiskey list and small bites."

"Mercantile, a food emporium offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, gifts + more. Bar Mash, a cozy spot for a thoughtfully crafted beverage + more."

"Sugar Bakeshop is a magical place full of cupcakes, tarts, cookies, and pie. It is perhaps the only establishment in Charleston selling the legendary Southern Lady Baltimore cakes. Not only are the treats a joy, but the petite storefront is impeccably styled with dreamy details and vintage flair."

"The squat, square block that is Sugar Bakeshop is just so cute!. Snap a shot of its printed shop name or turn the corner to find the cupcake motif painted on its side. For an Instagram-worthy photo, you can pose with your treat of the day (this lavender blueberry cupcake was so yummy!)."

"Devoted to making every day special and milestones even better by baking fresh, creative cupcakes. Check out our unique flavors. A Charleston original and a SC favorite!"

"Located on King Street, Glazed makes all of its donuts in-house, using many of the ingredients from its garden in the back. With over 200 different flavors and styles and an ever-changing menu of seasonal treats, you will always find a donut to suit your fancy. Customers rave about its apple bacon fritter and raspberry-glazed donuts, but don’t be afraid to try some of the more eclectic flavors."

"Just a few steps down King Street brings you to the next stop on your Charleston Dessert Tour. Named as South Carolina’s best doughnut shop, this is not a place to be missed!. These doughnuts are made from scratch every day and are literally the softest, pillowiest doughnuts I have ever had."

"This neighborhood home-turned-bakeshop serves up some of the most talked-about bread in all of Charleston. You'll see Brown's Court bread and baked goods at local grocery stores, shops, and on many a fine restaurant menu. All the traditional break offerings are there, like Focaccia, Brioche, Challah, and a delicious French Baguette."

"Graham cracker crust + rich, fudgy brownie + toasted marshmallows = happy CofC students. This local bakery is a must-visit. They also have amazing bread, breakfast pastries, and coffee, but I’ll save my enthusiasm for their baguettes for another post."

"This quaint retail/wholesale bakery and café supplies the bread for several eateries in the Charleston area, but it also offers an ever changing selection of pastries, cookies and doughnuts."

"This Johns Island roadside joint presents a banquet of locally raised delicacies. Owners and farmers Pete and Babs Ambrose maintain a 135-acre...Read More"

"Ideally located nearby dozens of renowned restaurants and bars in downtown Charleston, this Italian café and dessert bar is the perfect sweet stop for a post-dinner date. Espresso cocktail for us, please!"

"In addition to White Point Garden, Colonial Lake Park is the other park we spend the most time in because we frequent it on our neighborhood walks. The park is, you guessed it, centered around a pretty lake. The grounds around the lake are landscaped to perfection."

"Located in the heart of Harleston Village, Colonial Lake is a large tidal pond with wide, paved walkways surrounding it. No matter how hot it is outside, you’ll see people exercising here. For those feeling less active, there are benches shaded by water oaks."

"A picturesque spot for a stroll around the lake or a break from touring in the heart of Charleston’s historic district."

"Further up the peninsula and north of the Crosstown is my favorite park in Charleston: Hampton Park. This old racetrack, parade ground and prisoner of war camp during the Civil War next to the Citadel Military College is a big expanse of greenery. It’s the largest park in downtown Charleston, and has plenty of room for the kids to run around."

"Hampton Park is your answer if you want oak trees with Spanish moss but you don’t want to pay for it!. Did you know it used to be a horse racing track, a Union prisoner of war camp, the site of the first Memorial Day parade in the country and it once housed a zoo?"

"The Isle of Palms County Park is a famous beachfront park offering a playground & umbrella rentals, alongside grills and an always-open sand volleyball court."