Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

1. Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts

8.6
481 King St, Charleston, SC
Donut Shop · Radcliffeborough · 51 tips and reviews

BabyBaby: Best doughnuts I've ever had... had to make a special stop before leaving town to get the glazed! It's perfection!

chinselchinsel: best donut place I've been! unique flavors. always fresh. chocolate and the croissant one are delicious. also raspberry. also everything.

Laura E.Laura Endicott: Peanut butter pie doughnut was awesome!

Kaminsky's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

2. Kaminsky's

8.1
78 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Baatz: A great dessert and coffee shop. A must if you are on Market street!

Trey L.Trey Lawson: Best desserts in Charleston, plus a great selection of coffees and cocktails.

Jess K.Jess Keathley: Brownie Sundae, Iced Mocha Latte, and Heath Milkshake: all amazing! Staff were courteous and friendly! Going back for round 2 tonight!

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

3. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
501 King St Ste A, Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Hoyle Kip V.Hoyle Kip Vinson: Great ice cream and root beer floats! Highly recommend!!

Louisa R.Louisa Rigali: The limited-edition flavors sweet cream peanuts with molasses curd and gooey butter cake, caramel sauce, toasted pecans, and whipped cream in a sundae (convo cookie included!): definitely “splendid”.

Simone v.Simone van Den Berg: Delicious and very surprising ice cream flavors!! I tasted the blueberry lemon and the banana creme brûlée. Really good!

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

4. Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe

8.5
474 Savannah Hwy (At Wesley Dr.), Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · west of the Ashley · 46 tips and reviews

Bethanne B.Bethanne Babbs: Fun place with great ice cream! Make sure you're hungry because portions are generous. I definitely recommend this place!

Mary K.Mary Kennedy: We had the Strawberry cake sundae it was so good! Very busy on Sunday night!

T C.T Cole: Can I go wrong especially when you are a ice cream lover I love the chocolate ice cream

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

5. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.7
1491 Savannah Hwy (Canterbury Rd), Charleston, SC
Donut Shop · Parkwood - Farmfield · 31 tips and reviews

Charleston Parks ConservancyCharleston Parks Conservancy: This weekend take your doughnuts and coffee over to Ackerman Park and enjoy a breakfast picnic!

Debbie L.Debbie Larch: Awesome donuts!

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Get the HOT NOW app and go when it's hot now! Those donuts melt in your mouth!

Carmella's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

6. Carmella's

8.1
198 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Dessert Shop · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Shawn F.Shawn F: Brian does an amazing job! Great deserts, great paninis, good drink selection.

Kristen A.Kristen A: The gelato paninis are so unique and delicious.

Alexandria K.Alexandria Kathryn: Cannoli cake is great, very rich!

Belgian Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

7. Belgian Gelato

7.9
4 Vendue Range (at Concord St), Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · French Quarter · 28 tips and reviews

Cecilia F.Cecilia Franco: Best gelato I've ever had. Don't think I ever want regular ice cream again. So smooth and velvety 😊

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The gelato is the best ice cream in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read more.

Emma M.Emma McTague: The chocolate peanut butter gelato is to die for

The Peace Pie is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

8. The Peace Pie

8.4
223 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Charleston · 7 tips and reviews

Dan O.Dan O: Amazing ice cream sandwiches! They may look small but they are filling. Definitely check these guys out if you're craving something cold and sweet.

Toacca R.Toacca Rutherford: Ice cream sandwiches were delicious! Well worth it. Key lime pie, triple chocolate brownie, salted caramel brownie, and peaches & cream. Good as gone!

Paige C.Paige C: If you're looking for a combination of ice cream and pie in the coolest way, you found it! The apple with salted caramel was amazing.

Kilwin's is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

9. Kilwin's

8.7
59 S Market St, Charleston, SC
Chocolate Store · Downtown Charleston · 14 tips and reviews

Courtenay B.Courtenay Bird: Try the raspberry sorbet -- very refreshing!

Wyatt D.Wyatt Davies: Delicious ice cream and candies. As for the lemonade, not so much.

RCRC: Authentic fresh made ice cream and waffle cones. But not as good or as popular as the Famous Kilwin's in North Carolina.

FIG is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

10. FIG

9.0
232 Meeting St (at Hasell St), Charleston, SC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 103 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Sproles: Un...believable. Get as many small plates as you can and finish with any of the desserts! Always, always good!

KathleenKathleen: so delicious! If tomatoes are in season don't miss the tomato terrine! Great dinner and dessert

Amy N.Amy Norton: Tomato tarte tatin and gnocchi with bolognese - delicious!!

King Street Cookies is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

11. King Street Cookies

8.0
370 King St, Charleston, SC
Dessert Shop · Downtown Charleston · 23 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carnell: Red velvet cookies are the bomb!

Angie T.Angie Tee: Pecan chocolate chip cookies and key lime cookies are amazing. Also try the mocha Israeli iced coffee!!

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: The key lime cookie is incredible. Way better than the generically good sounding ones.

Belgian Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

12. Belgian Gelato

7.9
324 King St, Charleston, SC
Dessert Shop · Downtown Charleston · 12 tips and reviews

Rachel T.Rachel Todd: Make sure to get your gelato Belgian style-it's the bomb diggity!

Ben D.Ben Dennis: Great gelato. Really nice employees.

Matheus G.Matheus Garcia: Very good and distinctive ice cream flavors. Stracciatella and salted caramel are great!!

Marble Slab Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

13. Marble Slab Creamery

8.8
1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd (at Ashley River Road), Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · west of the Ashley · 7 tips and reviews

Kerry A.Kerry Arruda: Very clean. Great tasting ice cream. Friendly staff.

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: The ice cream is really good! Worth it to check it out!

Todd S.Todd Smith: Marble Slab Creamery has THE best ice cream! Super convenient location in Westwood Plaza.

Early Bird Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

14. Early Bird Diner

8.8
1644 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
Diner · west of the Ashley · 131 tips and reviews

Jonathon S.Jonathon Stout: Try the ice cream..its all homeade..plus the cheesecake is amazing!

Burgandy N.Burgandy Newell: Red velvet cobbler is the bomb!

Worship T.Worship The Sky: get that home made ice cream... it's unreal!

Macaroon Boutique is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in Charleston.

15. Macaroon Boutique

7.6
45 John St, Charleston, SC
Bakery · Downtown Charleston · 9 tips and reviews

Megan D.Megan D: The French-style macaroons here are amazing - try the big pink ones with fresh raspberries!

Annie C.Annie Cobetto: Pistachio macaroons are heavenly!

Lauren D.Lauren DeHaven: Get the chocolate croissant and a raspberry macaroon! Best Sunday treat ever