Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston
(843) 722-5893
Customers' Favorites
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Honey Lavender Cheesecake
Breakfast Sandwich
Turtle Cheesecake
Hummingbird Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Salted Caramel
Cannoli Cake
Key Lime Pie
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I stopped by Carmella’s with my boyfriend after dinner. They have drunken shakes (alcohol milkshakes) which was our primary reason for going. It was very tasty, not sure how much alcohol they actually put in it, but I would get it again. They also offer a variety of desserts which looked amazing. The desserts did seem a little pricey but a ton of people were ordering. They have a lot of seating and a lot of other drink options.
Max and Marco are the absolute best bartenders I have ever dealt with in this town (as someone from an F+B background.) I'm absolutely blown away by their attentiveness and genuine kindness that truly feels authentic in a city that typically trends towards tourist traps nowadays. Carmela's is an absolute institution a must visit. And BTW... this is coming from a local!
first time visiting here. ordered Lemon pistachio olive oil cake and I liked that it wasn't too sweet, however I wasn't a fan of the flavor, just wasn't tasty to me. maybe I just picked the wrong dessert. additionally, the mini cakes are big enough for 2+ persons. my husband and I shared and still took home half the cake. cost over $20.00 just for the cake! also got a macaroon which was ok, was a little dry for my taste. cappuccino was average. they only allow...
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