Are you like so many of us who have a bit of a sweet tooth? How about just chocolate? Do you dream of that sweet, bitter, creamy taste of South Carolina chocolate? Do you dream of sinking your teeth into it and feeling it melt on your tongue in sheer bliss? Ever wonder where you can find the best South Carolina chocolate shops? Wonder no more. We have found out where you can get some of the best chocolate in South Carolina! We have no doubt that each and every one of these can explode that sweet tooth and bring you to chocolate nirvana. Here they are in no particular order.

1. The Chocolate Tree, 507 Carteret St, Beaufort

Yes, The Chocolate Tree has changed its awning, but we had to show this one as we love the turtle, and speaking of turtles...oh my!

2. The Chocolate Shoppe, 1392 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville

This place has many options to choose from, but the BEST is the giant chocolate chip cookie that has tons of chocolate chips. YUM!

3. Christophe Artisan Chocolatier, 90 Society St, Charleston

One can't walk into this shop without dropping some serious money. You might try to bring it all home with you!

4. Chocolate Monkey, 5341 Sunset Blvd, Lexington

The employees were really nice...we just have to point that out. Besides that, this place had a HUGE selection of chocolate treats and some combinations you would never think of but were absolutely delicious.

Editor's Note: Since the original publication of this article, The Chocolate Monkey has closed.

5. Godiva Chocolatier, 142 Market St, Charleston

Who can pass up Godiva in any form?

6. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 4633 Hwy 501 C220, Myrtle Beach

They have everything from gourmet dipped apples to fudge...oh the fudge! Editor's Note: Since the original publication of this article, This location of The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has closed, however, there are locations all over the country which you can find on their site.

7. Kilwin's Chocolate Fudge & Ice Cream, 220 N Main St #202, Greenville

Why not pair chocolate with ice cream? There can't be anything better really. If you get to go here, don't pass up the hot fudge sundae.

8. Chocolat Boutique, 1012 Market St, Fort Mill

Handmade truffles, dipped strawberries, and unique chocolates. This is hands-down the place to go for the best truffles in South Carolina.

9. Chocolates by the Sea, 24 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head Island

Do you love chocolate? What a question right? If so, you'll absolutely go crazy for this place. It's true when they say great things come in small packages. This may be a small store, but there are amazing chocolate confections here. You will go back again and again and....again.

10. Chocolate Wonderland, 182 Ellis Ave, Lexington

Not only will this place make you a dream wedding cake (or any cake), but it will make personalized chocolate candy bars as well as other chocolate items that will have people raving.

11. CocoBon Chocolatier, 106 Pikes Ridge Rd, Anderson

Handmade delicacies made from the finest ingredients. There are no preservatives, no artificial flavorings, just good wholesome, scrumptious chocolates at CocoBon!

12. The Chocolate Canopy, 55 New Orleans Rd #101, Hilton Head Island

There's a method to the chocolate here! Just ask the owner. Try everything you can, especially the sea salt caramels!

13. A Taste of the South, 3827 Broad River Rd, Columbia

Pecans and chocolate, chocolate and pecans, and chocolates. This place makes the best of what the South has to offer. (Editor's Note: A Taste of the South is temporarily closed. Keep up on their status on Facebook.)

14. The Chocolate Moose, 120 N Main St, Greenville

Specializing in baked goods, especially cupcakes and cake pops, this place made some incredible chocolate desserts. They also had vegan and vegetarian options as well. (Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, The Chocolate Moose has permanently closed.)

15. River Street Sweets, 270 King St, Charleston

Amazing chocolates and those southern sweet pralines. No one makes them better than this place. Get some turtles, bear claws, and pralines if you visit here. You will dream about going back.

Chocolate is one of those things that are absolute heaven to the senses. It's not only the taste but the smell and the feeling that it provokes. It has been shown in scientific studies to temporarily alleviate depression because of the endorphins your brain makes when you just have the smell...not even the taste. Dark chocolate is better for you than milk, but all of it's amazing. Then there are the truffles in South Carolina...yum! Just remember that everything is good in small quantities. If you eat it all the time then it isn't so special. What is your favorite chocolate? Tell us in the comments below! Here is a bonus South Carolina Chocolate shop.