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Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Downtown/French Quarter
Charleston Eats: 8.3
Google:
4.7
(2,388 reviews)

Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.

Quick Facts

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Hours

Open now
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Price

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moderate
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Location

Downtown/French Quarter
Charleston district
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Cuisine

American
Lowcountry dining

About

Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.

— Google Editorial Summary

Casual hangout featuring cakes, gelato and sorbet along with wine, cocktails and beer offerings.

— Google AI Overview

Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar is a casual, cozy spot known for big slices of cake, ice cream and over-the-top desserts (people even eat here every night of a short trip). It’s part bakery, part sandwich shop and wine bar — great for a splurge on cake or a laid-back coffee and sandwich.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:8.3
Google:
4.7
(2,388 reviews)

Recent Reviews

J Marie
a month ago

Do not miss this dessert place if you’re ready to splurge on some of the tastiest options out there. Glass case with what I would refer to as miniatur...

Mary Blazek
3 weeks ago

We were in Charleston for 3 nights and ate here on 3 different occasions. All I can say is WOW!!! The staff is friendly and welcoming, the food is abs...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

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198 E Bay St STE 100
(843) 722-5893
198 E Bay St STE 100
Charleston, SC 29401