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Here's Where Locals Actually Eat And Drink In Charleston, South Carolina
"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."
"Glazed is not your typical donut shop with flavors like maple bacon, key lime pie, and apple pie cheddar. You won’t be disappointed!"
"This "Italian cafe and dessert bar" on East Bay Street is conveniently located close to dozens of popular restaurants and bars, making it the ideal post-dinner date dessert stop. Visit Carmella's for Italian treats and sweets, including cannolis, tiramasu and Italian ice, among other daily specials. This restaurant is dedicated solely to desserts, sweets, and baked goods, so dessert lovers may return more than once during their visit to Charleston!"
"Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe (474 N Savanah HWY)"
"Breizh Pan Crepes is an authentic Charleston creperie that brings a slice of France to Charlotte. Owned by Patrice and Celine, who learned the art of cooking traditional western French cuisine from the best French master chefs at the renowned Ecole des Chefs in France, Breizh Pan Crepes not only serves delicious Brittany-style crêpes in both savory and sweet flavors, but also offers a variety of omelets and sides such as fried potatoes and toast. Breizh Pan Crepes also sells a variety of French Brittany groceries and special buckwheat flour from Brittany for visitors to make their own crêpes."
"This small, classic French lunch and brunch cafe is tucked just a few steps off of busy King on George Street–central to downtown's shopping district and College of Charleston campus. Duck inside, and you'll likely be welcomed by the enthusiastic, accented owner couple, who proudly share their omelettes and crepes (sweet and savory) with Charleston locals and visitors, served in the traditional style of Brittany in Western France. Sweet crepes include fillings such as strawberries, bananas, homemade chocolate and cream or blueberries, cream and salted butter caramel."
"Breizh Pan Crepes serves traditional specialties from the western region of France including delicious savory and sweet crêpes, a variety of desserts, and special omelets. Stop by for breakfast or lunch or just come in for their delicious Le Phare crepe, a sweet crepe filled with strawberries, homemade chocolate, bananas, and Chantilly cream."
"Mount Pleasant shop Izzy’s Scoops & Sweets serves banana splits, sundaes with cherries on top, and baklava ice cream. There’s always plenty of sprinkles and whip cream on hand for customer’s creations."
"1491 Savannah Highway, Charleston, 29407 and 9598 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy., Ladson, 29456. This chain is one of the most popular donut shops for a reason!. Look for the red Hot Now sign and head on in!"
"This small Society Street chocolate and pastry shop is truly authentic: the owner and artist, Christophe Paumer, was raised and trained in France as a third generation chocolatier and patissier. Visit Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier for hand-painted chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, favored chocolate pieces, pastry and even luxurious chocolate milkshakes as you stroll along King Street, or after a meal nearby. The dessert and sweet treat offerings change daily, and the display cases full of chocolates will make the shop feel almost like an art gallery."
"If you’re in the mood to make a good life decision, get a canelé. A specialty of the Bordeaux region of France, a canelé is a small rum cake with a dark, caramelized exterior and a soft custard center. Canelés are not overly sweet, and addictively good."
"It’s said that there are vegetarian options on the menu at King Street Cookies."
"Historic Charleston Foundation fulfills its educational mission through the interpretation of its collections and two house museums, the Nathaniel Russell House (c. 1808) and the Aiken-Rhett House (c. 1820). These historic properties serve as the ideal exhibition space for the Foundation?. s outstanding collection of fine and decorative art."
"After Colonial architecture came Georgian architecture: square and symmetrical façades with five windows across the front, chimneys, and a centered front door with crown moulding. This style quickly swept the South – Georgian-style plantations began to pop up around town – and many homes followed suit. The Heyward-Washington House, built in 1772, was home to Thomas Heyward, Jr., who signed the Declaration of Independence; it was rented to George Washington during his stay in May 1791, the reasoning behind its name, ‘Heyward-Washington House.’ It opened in 1930 as the town’s first historic house museum, featuring a 1740’s kitchen open to the public, formal gardens with late 18th-century plants, and a collection of historic locally made furniture such as the Holmes Bookcase."
"As the name hints, this 1772 Georgian-style town house is kind of a big deal because George Washington rented it for a week, and visitors can stand in what was likely his bedroom. The owner, Thomas Heyward, Jr, was one of South Carolina's four signers of the Declaration of Independence, and it's fun to think about all the talk of revolution that must have taken place in the withdrawing room."
"Earthling Day Spa, conveniently located on East Bay street downtown, offers a tranquil escape from the touristy buzz of nearby Market and King streets, making it the obvious choice for your post shopping pit stop downtown. Get out of the sun, off the street, and into an Earthling robe for a massage, facial, body scrub or mani-pedi. Owning up to its worldly name, Earthling offers a selection of "Treatments From Around The World," including Thai Detox, Nirvana and Bindi Herbal Bliss treatments."
"Boasting a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, Earthling Day Spa is a sanctuary of wellness in downtown Charleston and has been voted the best destination spa in South Carolina. Having served visitors and the local community for over 3 decades, they feature a pilates studio and a stylish boutique spa that look straight out of an influencer’s dream. Their skincare, massages and spiritual balancing therapies are inspired by healing cultures from around the world."
"Among The Woodhouse’s brand chain of spas in Charleston for both men and women, their unit on Mount Pleasant offers the most memorable and healthful experience. Nothing beats the Woodhouse Day Spa when it comes to state-of-the-art architecture blended with rustic wooden decor. The dedicated spa team guides you through the day’s process, which includes putting on a cosy robe and reflexology sandals, sipping on loose-leaf teas and proceeding to your skincare and massage session."