Charleston is noted for its renowned cuisine, thanks not only to mainstays like She Crab soup and shrimp and grits, but to the impeccable desserts that find their way to restaurant tables, ending the diner’s experience on a sweet note. These decadent treats are Charleston staples, and bucket list must-adds for locals and travelers alike. Scroll on for our sweet round-up of the destination’s best treats and begin planning your foodie escape to #ExploreCharleston!
1. Eclair to Share, AZUR
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2. Blu’s Cheesecake, BLU
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3. Red Velvet Cheesecake, Bourbon N’ Bubbles
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4. Cannolli Cake, Carmella’s Cafe & Dessert Bar
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5. Crab Key Lime Pie, Charleston Crab House & Shem Creek Crab House
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6. Cosmic Brownie, Church & Union
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7. Peanut Butter & Banana Gateaux, Circa 1886
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8. Peach & Apricot Bombe, Gabrielle
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9. Key Lime Pie, Hank’s Seafood
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10. Doughnuts, Hero Doughnuts
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11. Sweet Corn Basque Cheesecake, Honeysuckle Rose
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12. Key Lime Pie, Hyman’s
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13. Banan Puddin’, Islander 71
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14. Bourbon Pecan Pie, Kaminsky’s
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15. Gimme S’more Cake, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
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16. Camellias Cake, La Pâtisserie
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17. Southern Pecan Pie, Magnolia’s
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18. Pan con Chocolate, Malagon
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19. Churros Of The Day, MESU
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20. Banana Pudding Cheesecake, Ms. Rose’s
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21. Key Lime Pie, Oyster House
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22. Prickly Pear Key Lime Pie, Pink Cactus
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23. Southern Banana Pudding, Poogan’s Porch
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24. Warm Doughnuts With Key Lime Glaze & Graham Cracker Sugar, Prohibition
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25. Key Lime Pie, Revival
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26. Butterscotch Cream Tart, Southbound
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27. Some More Cake, Tempest
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28. Pistachio Rose Morning Bun, The Daily
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29. S’mores, The Darling Oyster Bar
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30. House-Made Mango Sorbet, The Matador
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31. Hazelnut Carrot Cake, The Royal Tern
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32. Cookie Skillet, Uptown Social
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33. Ultimate Coconut Cake, Peninsula Grill
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