Our Just Desserts tour exists because downtown Greenville has so many good sweets. Here are the scoop shops, bakeries and dessert menus our guides send people to after dinner.
Written by the local guides at Foothill Foodie Tours
Quick Picks
- Ice cream by Falls Park: Spill the Beans
- Local scoops: Clare's Creamery
- Fudge and chocolate: Kilwins
- Gelato: River Street Sweets
- French pastries: Le Petit Croissant
- Three desserts in one afternoon: Just Desserts
Dessert Stops on Our Just Desserts Tour
The Westin Poinsett
A dessert you can only get on our tour, served in Greenville's historic Poinsett Hotel. It changes every week.
Maestro Bistro & Dinner Club
The chef's special cake of the day, from one of downtown's most talked-about kitchens.
Crust & Craft
Funnel cake fries with caramel and dipping sauces. Enough said.
Three Desserts, One Saturday Afternoon
Our Just Desserts tour visits three downtown spots with a sweet at each, plus a little Greenville history along the way. Kids are welcome.
Ice Cream in and Around Downtown
Spill the Beans
Coffee and build-your-own soft serve right by Falls Park. Get it in a homemade waffle cone.
Clare's Creamery
A local favorite for seasonal and dairy-free flavors made in small batches.
Kilwins
Chocolates, fudge and dozens of ice cream flavors on North Main.
River Street Sweets
Made-from-scratch ice cream and gelato, plus classic Southern pralines.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Inventive flavors with a famously smooth texture, steps from Falls Park.
Bakeries and Chocolate
Le Petit Croissant
Authentic French pastries from family recipes that trace back to a village near Chamonix, France.
LaRue Fine Chocolate
A chocolate shop that also pours cocktails and wine, ideal for a sweet nightcap.
Dessert Bars, Pastry and Pie
Carmella's Cafe & Dessert Bar
House-made gelato and cakes like lemon pistachio olive oil cake, open late every night.
Old Europe Coffee & Desserts
Tortes, macarons and Rigó Jancsi, a Hungarian chocolate cake. A West End favorite after dinner.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Known for the I-40, a pecan pie topped with chocolate chips and coconut.
Tips for a Sweet Day Downtown
Several dessert spots stay open late on weekends, so dessert after a show at the Peace Center or a ballgame at Fluor Field is easy to fit in.
With kids, pair ice cream with a walk through Falls Park or a hunt for the bronze Mice on Main. For more ideas, see our favorite things to do in Greenville.
Sweet Food Tours in Greenville
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get ice cream in downtown Greenville SC?
Spill the Beans by Falls Park, River Street Sweets on Main Street, Kilwins at NOMA Square and Jeni's in Camperdown are all walkable from Main Street.
Is there a dessert tour in Greenville SC?
Yes. Our Just Desserts tour runs Saturday afternoons and visits three downtown dessert stops.
What are the best desserts for kids in Greenville?
Build-your-own soft serve at Spill the Beans, small-batch scoops at Clare's Creamery and our Just Desserts tour, which welcomes kids, are all family favorites.
Where can I get dessert late at night in Greenville?
Carmella's Cafe & Dessert Bar on South Main stays open late every night, and Old Europe Coffee & Desserts in the West End is open late on weekends.
Where is the best pie in Greenville SC?
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop on Augusta Road is known for the I-40, a pecan pie topped with chocolate chips and coconut.
More Greenville Guides
Hours, menus and openings change. Check with each business before you go.