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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Greenville area by diners

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There's no denying that Americans have a sweet tooth—nearly 41% say they enjoy a sweet treat at least once a day, according to a November 2024 YouGov survey.

One of the most popular desserts to dig into is ice cream. An International Dairy Foods Association survey from May 2024 found that just about all Americans (97%) love or like ice cream. The frozen confection has held a special place in the U.S. since the turn of the 19th century with the invention of insulated ice houses. By the mid-1800s, ice cream was manufactured and sold to the masses. Soon, old-fashioned soda fountains started selling sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas, becoming a gathering place for young people. Today, more than 150 years later, those dessert options not only remain perennial top choices but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and community.

Over the years, Americans' dessert tastes have led to some other tasty trends, from the cupcake craze of the early 2000s thanks to bakeries like Magnolia, Sprinkles, and Crumbs, to the self-serve frozen yogurt frenzy that followed in the early 2010s via Pinkberry, 16 Handles, and Red Mango. Most recently, the 2020s have seen cookies sweep the nation, with chains like Insomnia and Crumbl stoking childhood memories, launching TikTok trends, and growing exponentially.

Today's desserts also go far beyond ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies. Many modern dessert shops are redefining the experience by fusing timeless recipes with multicultural flavors, offering creative twists such as matcha-infused cupcakes, horchata ice cream, and Basque cheesecakes that celebrate both tradition and innovation.

To keep up with the ever-evolving dessert trends, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated dessert shops in the Greenville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Greenville were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may primarily serve other food items.

Whether indulging in a time-honored pie or exploring a fusion delight, the world of desserts remains as vibrant and diverse as the communities that enjoy them. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list or to find your next sweet treat!

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#30. Rockys Hot Chicken Shack

- Rating: 4.2/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Shop, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Carmela's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 5148 Wade Hampton Blvd. Taylors, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. The Lost Cajun

- Rating: 4.3/5 (509 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3612A Pelham Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Farm Fresh Fast

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 109 Southeast Main St. Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Gluten-Free, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. White Duck Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Airport Road Ste J Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Panaderia La Estrella

- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 635 Northeast Main St. Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Carmella's Cafe & Dessert Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 355 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Italian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Old Europe Coffee and Desserts

- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 716-A South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 North Pleasantburg Drive Ste A Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Sidewall Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 99 Cleveland St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.3/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Verdae Blvd. Ste 1300 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1467 Woodruff Road Ste B Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Trappe Door

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1378 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 23 West Washington St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Belgian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 North Main St. Ste 202 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Beard Papa's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1143 Woodruff Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23-25 College St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Dillard's Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1009 Mauldin Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Abbott's Frozen Custard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 East Poinsett St. Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Mak & Cheesecakes

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 510 Southeast Main St. Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. White Duck Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext Ste 12B Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Greenville

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2222 Augusta St. 9 Ste 9 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Aryana Afghan Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 East Coffee St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Afghan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Wildflower Cupcake And Dessert Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3730 Pelham Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Cupcakes, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Chocolate Shoppe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1392 North Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Candy Stores, Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Vampire Penguin Greenville

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1757 Woodruff Road Ste B Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Snow
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 241 metros.

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