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The Coffee Lover’s Guide to My Favorite Coffee Shops in Charleston, SC
"Run by Allison Smith, a graduate of the local culinary institute, Glazed Gourmet is so popular that the shop itself is often closes earlier than planned due to selling out of all of their delicious doughnuts and coffee!. This sweet spot is open Tuesday through Friday beginning at 7am, and weekends beginning at 9, and it's highly advised to go early to beat the crowds, even if you're planning to make Glazed Gourmet's doughnuts your dessert. Why the word gourmet in their name?"
"It's always hard to choose between the selections at Glazed Gourmet, because the menu of fancy flavors is always changing. If you don't order today, will you ever get the chance again?. The big chocolate-filled Black and White?"
"Located on busy Upper King, this doughnut shop is everything your doughnut dreams are made of. The bakery has 200 different flavors and styles to chose from that are sure to spark your sweet tooth."
"Carmella's on Historic East Bay St. features handmade ice creams, Italian ice, premium coffees, wine, adult dessert cocktails, pastries, cannolis, cookies, & gourmet desserts."
"Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe (474 N Savanah HWY)"
"Owners Patrice and Celine Rombaut have brought their western French background to the College of Charleston area of King Street. Savory ingredients come in a gluten-free, buckwheat crepe, while fruit, Nutella, and ice cream fill the sweet variety."
"What kid doesn’t love an excuse to eat pancakes at every meal?. Breizh Pan Crepes has a chic, classic vibe and a menu loaded with both sweet and savory options. They also have some killer hot cocoa and coffee drinks."
"They come in all shapes and sizes, and even in the form of a cake. Charleston Crêpe Company literally makes wedding cakes out of crêpes…I’m not kidding."
"This sweet spot filled a niche in Avondale, serving seasonal desserts alongside tapas, paninis, coffee drinks, and spirits. Owner and executive pastry chef Jacklyn Story spent seven years as Michelangelo's Kitchen's wedding cake specialist after working at places like Kaminsky's and Normany Farms, and her baking expertise shows in the tarts, cheesecakes, mousses, and more."
"Address: Gala Desserts,829 Savannah Highway, Charleston, South Carolina 29407. Although they specialize in sweet treats, Gala Desserts is a great place to go for every meal. They have classic brunch options galore, including cinnamon rolls, avocado toast, and quiche."
"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."
"Lauren Mitterer, a James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef, put her Spring Street bakery on the map in 2010 with Sticky Bun Sundays, a weekly celebration of sweet breakfast goodness. The shop has since added patio seating and features a daily menu of scones, turnovers, and wedding cakes in classic Southern flavors like red velvet and hummingbird."
"Sweet Radish Bakeshop, one of the few gluten-free bakeries in Charleston, SC, closed. Hence WildFlour Pastry rounds-out the list of Cannonborough-Elliotborough bake shops on the list. Just like the others on the list, this is a cute storefront in the up and coming business district centered on Spring Street and Cannon Street."
"Although not solely a donut shop, WildFlour produces some damn tasty sticky buns and donut muffins, which is rolled in cinnamon and sugar and is light and fluffy and a perfect one-bite treat for those mornings when a full sugar rush would send you back to bed an hour later."
"Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar specializes in fresh, local, sustainable seafood. Stop by the raw bar for a fresh selection of oysters from the day’s suppliers or enjoy Lowcountry classics like shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, or a bowl of pirlau. The Charleston restaurant is within walking distance of the Market and Charleston Harbor and offers both indoor and outdoor seating in a comfortable and contemporary atmosphere."
"When the original pub shuttered in early 2016, crowds flocked before a “final” last call. Yet when the joint reopened some seven months later—after a change in ownership, a quick reno, and sleek re-branding—it came with some much needed improvements: a tasty new menu, craft beer, and a cocktail list. You might start with the smoked wings or avocado toast with pickled shrimp before ordering a hearty duck sandwich with a side of crispy and tangy Brussels sprouts."
"It’s is a great neighborhood bar/restaurant with a lot of character and history. On the weekends, we love going at night when there is live music (a piano man who calls himself ‘Pork Chop’ is our favorite!). It’s also a great spot to dine daytime on the back patio."
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"Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, only minutes from Charleston, Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island, The Shoppes at Seaside Farms offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for unique shopping and great restaurants or a relaxing massage, this is your premier choice. The Shoppes also feature Harris Teeter's flagship store and Target for your everyday shopping convenience."
"Offering extensive inventory, commissioned portraits and art advisory services to build collections of 19th – 21st century art for clients. US and European artists on view."
"Dog & Horse Fine Art & Portraiture represents leading talent by US and European artists. Along with extensive inventory, the gallery is a matchmaker for portraits as well."
"This beige, white, and Robin's egg blue-colored bakery and dessert shop is small, but hard to miss among Cannon Street's residential buildings and businesses. Sugar Bakeshop has been a massive hit among both locals and visitors to Charleston since opening its doors in 2007, bringing in a growing circle of walk-in sweet lovers as well as special order party and event patrons. From day one, this uber-cute bakery has made local produce sourcing a priority, and the freshness of their ingredients is showcased in a major way among the flavors of their cakes and cupcakes."
"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!)."
"This is, without question, one of the best bakeries in Charleston, South Carolina. Sugar Bakeshop is a small but cute bakery with helpful staff and super friendly owners. All their baked goods are fantastic: the cakes, tarts, cookies, muffins, pies are great."