Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
198 E Bay St STE 100, Mount Pleasant, SC
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Mount Pleasant, this café and dessert bar is where hospitality shines as brightly as the pastry cases—servers like Marco and Max genuinely delight in crafting both traditional espresso drinks and creative house specialties, often improvising delightful combinations like hot wine-tea blends for curious guests. The chocolate fudge cake alone warrants a devoted following, but it's the combination of adorable vintage charm, made-to-order desserts, and a palpable commitment to making each visit memorable that keeps people returning the very next day.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
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…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This place is an absolute gem! The café and dessert bar itself is adorable, but what really sets it apart is the outstanding customer service. Marco and Max went above and beyond to make our visit special—friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind from start to finish. …
If I could give this amazing place 10 stars I would. If you are visiting Charleston you must stop here and order the chocolate fudge cake in fact bring several home with you on the plane. These was the best cake I ever had.
What a fantastic experience! Lovely place, lovely vibe, delicious sandwich and desserts. We wanted some hot wine...and one of the fantastic server ladies created a hot wine and tea mix. It was fabulous! What a wonderful, welcoming spot Carmella's Cafe is, thank you!
Expect to arrive with wide eyes and depart in a state of perfectly fulfilled, induced surrender. Flawless execution. 5/5 stars. Stopped in after dinner and loved it so much we came back the next day. The variety is diverse and there has to be something that will tantalize your…
Crema Reviews
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