These 11 Chocolate Shops in South Carolina Will Make Your Sweet Tooth Explode

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 are some of the best South Carolina chocolate shops, in no particular order:

1. The Chocolate Tree, 507 Carteret St, Beaufort

Yes, The Chocolate Tree has changed its awning in recent years, but we had to show this one as we love the turtle, and speaking of turtles... oh my! See for yourself why this chocolate shop has some of the best chocolate in South Carolina.

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. And who doesn't love a gooey chocolate chip cookie? 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! The artisan chocolates are expertly crafted and almost look too good to eat.

4. 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 to Kilwins, don't pass up the hot fudge sundae. Believe me, it's the decadent dessert of your dreams!

5. Chocolat Boutique, 1012 Market St, Fort Mill

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

6. 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 amazing chocolate confections exist here. You will go back again and again and.... again.

7. Chocolate Wonderland, 182 Ellis Ave, Lexington

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

8. 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!

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

For "chocolate shops near me" in Hilton Head Island, try The Chocolate Canopy.There's a method to the chocolate here! Just ask the owner. Try everything you can, especially the sea salt caramels!

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

Pecans and chocolate, chocolate and pecans, and more South Carolina chocolate. 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.)

11. 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... or is it?

What is your favorite chocolate? What are some of your favorite South Carolina chocolate shops? If yours isn't on the list, please fill out our nomination form!

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