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Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Downtown • sandwiches
Price: $$ moderate
Charleston Eats: 8.3
Google:
4.7
(2,436 reviews)

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

Quick Facts

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Hours

Closed
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Price

$$
moderate
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Location

Downtown
Charleston district
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Cuisine

sandwiches
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
(2,436 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Mario C
a week ago

While visiting Charleston, came here for after-dinner dessert & coffee a couple nights. First night I had the Tiramisu, house coffee with shot of bail...

J Marie
2 months 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...

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