Fun place to grab a dessert. Nice bar area, tables and pastry counter. Went with the iced decaf americano, wifey got the hot version. Plenty of choice in the pastry display. Decided on key lime pie, just the right size for two to split. Sat at the high top and did some people watching as we enjoyed dessert. Fun time. Highly recommended without any reservations. Would definitely return in an instant. read more

Carmella's was such a cute spot and definitely worth stopping by if you have a sweet tooth. ordered the cannoli cake and it was phenomenal. However, I also got an iced vanilla latte and it was not great, which was a bit disappointing. I would definitely recommend trying their desserts, but I would probably skip the coffee read more

Carmella's - Dessert Case - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing cakes! Went here twice and got the lemon blueberry both times. Also tried the carrot cake and the chocolate. You really can't go wrong They move the line quick but sometimes you can catch it at the right time and walk right through read more

Carmella's - Lemon and blueberry cake - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Both service and dessert were great. We sat at the bar enjoyed a glass of wine with this moist lemon and blueberry cake! We inhaled it! read more

Carmella's - Lemon and blueberry cake - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Love this dessert bar/gelato shop! I didn't get anything the first 2 nights we passed by because it was so packed with the line out of the door. I hate crowds and waiting in lines so my girlfriend and I hit this place up only in the early evening on our 3rd night in Charleston. We were both craving something cold, refreshing and gelato seemed like a good idea! She got the juicy peach sorbet and I got 1 scoop of blackberry with 1 scoop limoncello. My limoncello was very refreshing and just what I wanted! I should've just gone with 2 scoops of that! I tried the mascarpone and it didn't really taste like anything. The blackberry was also kind of meh. The person who took my order was very nice and helpful. He was the who suggested I get a different scoop flavor. I give them props for having proper bathrooms, seating area, DIY water and sparkling water station. Would have loved to try one of their mini cakes if my friend would split with me but she is vegan and I kind of did not feel right dropping $13 on a cake on our last night, lol. The gelato + tax was close to $7 (damn) but pretty good. The place is pretty small but the walls and decor was very Charleston and had pretty southern charm. read more

Carmella's - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This cafe and bar is amazing. I couldn't have imagined our drinks would taste as good as they did. Busy place but service was quick and friendly. We found a table inside. Plenty of sweet treats that are large in size for sharing! read more

Carmella's - Watermelon sorbetto drink, salted caramel gelato drink - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Absolutely love this little gem. On a beautiful sunny afternoon it was a perfect stop. Grab a table on the sidewalk and enjoy one of the best tarts I've ever eaten. Looking in the display case it was very difficult to make a choice from the Keylime pie to the hummingbird cake. They even had a fabulous looking cannoli cake. Carmella's does have a full bar and other lunch items on the menu, but I think they are best known for their dessert and coffees I ordered the red eye, which was coffee and espresso. I have to say it was the perfect compliment to my tart. Service was from our friendly bartender. Make sure if you are near the water downtown you stopped to visit. Yum! read more

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We went here on our last night in Charleston and it was definitely a weekend favorite! The combination of house music and a sugar rush is just what we needed to end this trip lol. The vibe inside is so fun and electric. It's the perfect spot to go with friends or on a date and you can sit at the bar or they have table seating. The line was relatively long, but it moved very quickly, which is such a relief. We got the dark chocolate cherry tart and red velvet cake. Both were incredible and I'm sure anything on their menu is so delicious. Definitely check out this fun spot if you're in Charleston!!! read more

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somewhat overpriced desert place that also sells booze. 13-16 dollars for cakes pastries. Friendly enough. great location. read more

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We heard about Carmella's Desert Shop and decided to stop there for sweet after dinner. When we walked in, there was a bit of a line, so we had to wait about 10 minutes to order our dessert. We ordered the Red Velvet Cake and Chocolate Ice Cream from the menu. Our cake and ice cream were ready in about 10 minutes! We started with the Red Velvet Cake. It was smooth and melted in your mouth with each bite. Everyone in our group loved it and it was definitely one of the best red velvet cakes we've had. The ice cream was also delicious! It tasted great and was well-made with great ingredients. Both the cake and ice cream were great dessert choices after dinner. read more

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Sitting in my hotel room around 10pm i stared at the menu for Carmella's for nearly two hours straight, until it was too late for me to take the 10 minute walk over there to indulge. But there was nothing to stop me after dinner the next night, since we'd dined just a block or so away. We went around 9:30pm, so no long lines but it was still lively inside. Music playing through the speakers was a tad loud for easy conversation, but pairs and triumvirates gathered in intimate clusters across the room. Since I'd studied the menu for so long the night before, I knew exactly what I wanted: the chocolate peanut butter cake and the budino. Had I not been so tired, I would have stayed for the fun. But we got our sweets to go and settled for a night cap at our hotel bar instead. The cake was delicious but I would have liked a heavier lean on the peanut butter. The budino was just right. read more

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It was very busy but they were very efficient so the wait was reasonable even if the line seemed long. I tried a salami and goat cheese sandwich, coffee + gelato drink, cannoli cake, and butterscotch budino. I loved most of what I purchased. The cannoli cake was a little dry, but everything else was delicious. I can't recommend the coffee + gelato drink enough; it was called whipped coffee on the online menu but it's called something else in store. Add caramel to it and it is perfect. The butterscotch budino is great on its own, a very smooth texture and not too sweet. It was also good with butter cookies dipped in it. read more

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The chocolate cheesecake was absolutely amazing -- rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Unfortunately, the lemon blueberry cake was very dry and crumbled apart with every bite, making it difficult to enjoy. The flavor was good, but the texture definitely missed the mark. read more

Carmella's - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We loved this spot. I wish dessert bars were a thing everywhere! Really enjoyed this concept and enjoyed the carrot cake. The photo does not do it justice for how large it was. Easily served three people who are stuffed after dinner and we had leftovers. read more

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I always enjoy coming here everytime I visit Charleston. You can't go wrong with any of the cakes. The cannoli cake is my favorite and the perfect mix of rich chocolate and white cake. I love that there isn't a lot of frosting. They have great flavor and stay moist. The frozen drinks are great and blended smoothly. We always enjoy the watermelon margarita. They have great variety in coffees and syrup flavors. The espresso martini is good but can be too much vanilla if you aren't a vanilla person like my sister. Service is usually pretty fast for the crowd they have. I've placed online cake orders to avoid waiting in line and also have sat at the bar to get bar service. The employees rotate from taking orders, to making food, to making drinks, to serving the bar so it all flows well. All the employees are always nice and bring good energy to the restaurant! read more

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I found out I actually really enjoy carrot cake a few months ago so OBVIOUSLY, I had to check out the famous bakery known for it during my trip to Charleston. Honestly, the first thing I said to myself was: $15 for a SLICE of cake, what in the world?! Once my mom & I took our first bites - BLOWN. AWAY. It was moist. It was rich. It wasn't overly sweet. It was HUGE (we couldn't even finish it together in one sitting) so in that moment, we understood!! Bang for your buck. 10/10 recommend because I'm still dreaming about this beauty! read more

Carmella's - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We popped into Carmella's for dessert, and I'm so glad we did! My daughter and I ordered the turtle cheesecake, and it was absolutely delicious--rich, creamy, and perfectly indulgent. Every bite was amazing. The atmosphere was fun and inviting, and it's the perfect stop when you're craving something sweet. We will definitely be back to try more desserts and their drinks next time. Highly recommend if you're in Charleston and looking for a great dessert spot! read more

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Kendra and Marco made our night!! Such friendly service is something worth recognizing. read more

Carmella's - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Long line but it moved fast. We tried multiple different cakes and all were scrumptious. Ambience was loud at 9-10 pm m

There was a long line when entering but was able to get through the line efficiently. Seating indoors and outdoors but seemed crowded with all the people inside on line. The dessert was delicious, had many options of pastries, ice cream, drinks. read more

Carmella's - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Everythihg and every time. Always the best time and desserts. Gluten Free never tastes GF. Always superb and delicious. I wish there was one in Mount Pleasant but probably better that there isn't cause I'd be in trouble. So so so good!!! Even when it's packed. Totally worth the wait. You can sit outside or even get it to go! That raspberry almond tart read more

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Get your spirit drinks and desserts all in one! I wish we have more of this type of restaurant in Raleigh. Type meaning desserts and alcohol. Great place for a night cap. It is bar services and can be slow when it gets busy and very loud. And it busy all the time. We had phenomenal drinks and a damn great carrot cake. The cake was meant to be shared. But honestly, I can it the whole thing on my own. Must come back. read more

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Visit was on Christmas Day- it was one of a handful of busy cafes open on Bay Street to keep visitors nice and caffeinated. There are bar style seats, booths and outdoor seating for people watching. Wait was about 5-10 minutes for turnover of seats. Online ordering was not available on this day which I would have used if this was an option. Loud music. Got a latte ($6) which was solid, eggnog cheesecake ($13) that is perfect for eggnog lovers with a nice hint of nutmeg. 2 gender neutral bathrooms. Guests were a mix of families and couples. Free street parking. read more

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Oh dayum that Red Velvet was decadent. The Pecan was rich and good. The Cannoli Cake was outta this world! They can get very busy and packed here, hard to find a seat. The Service here is spotty and inconsistent, just find that one quality person and stick with them. But did love the desserts here. One of a kind read more

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The sandwiches we had were so good!! Tasted very fresh and home made bread it seems? The cookie was soft and delicious too. read more

Carmella's never disappoints! We popped in today for a little dessert, and as usual, it was packed. However, the line moved quickly enough. Enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake, although it's always a difficult choice, given the number of menu items that they serve. The desserts always have the best ingredients, including real buttercream frosting. There isn't a lot of space inside to sit, however there is a community table and quite a few bar spots, in addition to about six tables. Luckily, the staff was on the ball, getting tables cleared so that the guests had places to sit. Another appreciated feature of Carmella's is that they have self-serve distilled, still, and sparkling water. Overall, it's a great place to hang out and have a drink, coffee, dessert, or light sandwich. We will definitely be back! read more

Carmella's - Fudge cake - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Stopped in for some cannoli cake deliciousness with our friends who were visiting from out of town. Delicious as ever, but noticed I had been charged $23 for a $16 cake after we left. A bit concerning, so planning on reaching out. read more

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Carmella's knows how to do Sorbet, and that's for dang sure! Sizing and price for my sweet treat was beyond fair and had soooo much sorbetto to enjoy! Staff was so sweet when asking questions about different flavors. Indoor seating and patio seating available, and even a restroom! Loved this spot in CHS! read more

Carmella's - Strawberry Sorbetto - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Stopped in after dinner when we had guests in town. Simply got a cookie - they were sold out of a few things due to the time of day. The cookie was large, still soft, thankfully, and it was good. We took a few minutes to sit at the large community table to snack. It was a little loud and surprisingly busy, but I guess that's to be expected when you also serve wine, etc. Nice, quick dessert spot, conveniently located. read more

Carmella's - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Marco and Max deserve a statue. The espresso martini could fix international conflict. The vibes are dangerously elite. I came in for one drink and left a changed man. read more

Desserts= amazing Tons of food to try= breakfast, lunch, dessert Cocktails, coffees, beer, wine, shakes, frosetto= galore Plenty of seating Can be pricey Friendly employees Popular & busy of course read more

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The wife is the biggest connoisseur of sweets in the world, so if she says this place is amazing you can take her word. We went to Carmella on the advice of a waiter from our dinner restaurant and we were all happy we did. The establishment is on the small side, and very crowded, so instead of ordering and eating there, we ordered and took it home. If the line is long, you can skip it by ordering online, but that kind of takes the fun out of seeing what lies behind the glass cases. While Carmella is famously known for their desserts, and is what we came for, it isn't all they have. There are breakfast items, Sandwiches, Cocktails, Alcoholic Milkshakes, Beer as well as wine. The size of the cakes are a bit odd, as they are massive if considered for an individual, and small if you consider an entire cake, but that really isn't the point here. The point is regardless the size, the cakes are fantastic. So based on the size we decided we would split 2 cakes between the three of us, and it was clearly more than enough. I am a big fan of Cannoli's so there was no doubt what I would get when we saw the Cannoli Cake. This is a vanilla and chocolate cake with Cannoli cream filling and frosting. And to make it even better it is topped with an actual Cannoli. Just YUMM!!!! The daughter spotted the Hummingbird Cake and quickly claimed that is her favorite. Interesting enough as many sweets as the wife has consumed over the years, she has never had a Hummingbird. Although Coconut cake has always been her favorite, she now claims the new favorite is a Hummingbird. Hard to say if that is because this was a good representation of all Hummingbird cakes, or that Carmella's Hummingbird cake is just that good. My guess it is a little of both. So, if you are out for dinner near east bay, do yourself a favor and skip the restaurant dessert and head on over to Carmella for the best treat. read more

Michelle is the best! She made great suggestions as far as deserts and drinks. A+ can't wait for our next visit!

My hubby wanted dessert after dinner so we found Carmella's. They had so many yummy options it was hard to choose! I decided on blackberry and lemoncello Gelato and he had chocolate and lemoncello. They had some amazing looking cakes and cookies too. We also had an iced coffee, which hit the spot. I wish we were in town longer so we could come back to try everything else! There is seating inside and out and had a great vibe. Perfect for the whole family or date night! read more

Carmella's - Blackberry and lemoncello Gelato. - Desserts Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

LOVE MARCO AND MAX! So wonderful and amazing and chatted about the Titanic. Wouldn't want anyone else to serve me my pizza

Carmella's was such a vibe. I love that there is a late night spot for dessert with good music and service. It was crowded on a Friday night, but we managed to get two seats at the bar after ordering at the to-go counter (you can also place an online order). We ordered the peanut butter cake and coffees to just stay and vibe. They also serve alcohol, so then we turned to that! The cake was very good and rich, so I was able to eat on it for the next 2 days. I would definitely return. read more

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If you're looking for a sweet treat or boozy dessert cocktail, then you have to stop by Carmella's. My husband and I make it a point to always pop in whenever we're in town. This time, we ordered the caramel mudslide shake, which is always fantastic. It's strong but also super tasty! We also tried out the Capetown Cold Brew, which was a miss unfortunately. We were not a fan. It mostly just tasted like bad iced coffee and you couldn't even tell there was alcohol in it. For food, we got the carrot cake and the fudge cake. Both were phenomenal! Parking - there is a parking deck right down the street from Carmella's that is $1 every 20 mins. You can park on the street but it can be difficult to find a spot if you're visiting during peak hours or on the weekend. read more

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I couldn't believe how good it was. The terrific location on busy East Bay Street made me expect a tourist trap, but we crushed the mango sorbetto, and my latte was excellent - not oily, not sour, not bitter or burned. Even during the lunchtime press, the staff kept the line moving. Tables did get sparse around 2p on a Friday, but we were there 30 minutes earlier and had no trouble finding seating. The menu is colossal: sorbettos, gelato, sandwiches, pizza, a burger, lots of pastries... a good place to bring your picky children and get them something they'll eat. read more

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Nice, small cafe located in the heart of Charleston on East Bay Street. There were about 10 people in front of us and it took about 25 minutes to order and receive items. Once you order, the cakes come out fast. The carrot cake was moist and flavorful! read more

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The place was packed on a Saturday late afternoon. You order your food at the counter and pick it up when called. It was a bit difficult to do that because of the crowd. Also difficult to find a table but we did. Service was friendly and quick. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious. My friend had the turkey asiago and loved the fig jam. I had the caprese which was a warm sandwich. I hadn't expected that but it was a pleasant surprise. The focaccia was fantastic! Crispy and fluffy! The cannoli cake was moist and the perfect mix of cake and filling. They have a great bar with a lot of drink options. read more