5 Best Bakeries in Greenville SC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 bakeries in Greenville SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five bakeries in Greenville SC for anyone looking for cookies, cakes, pastries, or a sit-down breakfast. The list is ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one, and only businesses with at least 300 reviews were considered. Thirteen qualifying businesses were in the pool. Each entry lists hours, location, the listed attributes, and themes that reviewers return to, so you can choose the spot that fits your day.
#1
The Chocolate Shoppe
★ 4.9 (399 Google reviews)Chocolate shop
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The Chocolate Shoppe is a chocolate shop on North Pleasantburg Drive with a 4.9 rating from 399 reviews. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention cookie cakes used in place of wedding cakes, corporate gift boxes of cookies, and sugar cookies that come with a sample on entry. The listing includes a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Best for: Cookies, cookie cakes, and gift boxes
- Address
- 1392 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#2
SUNFLOWER Breakfast, Lunch, & Bakery
★ 4.8 (401 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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SUNFLOWER is a restaurant on Wade Hampton Boulevard with a 4.8 rating from 401 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. It serves breakfast and lunch Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until 2:30 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm, and is closed Sunday. Reviewers mention the S.E.C sandwich, cinnamon rolls, bread pudding, and a blueberry crumble latte. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and vegan and vegetarian options.
Best for: Breakfast, sandwiches, and cinnamon rolls
- Address
- 728 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2:30 pm; Mon 7 am–2:30 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–2:30 pm; Tue 7 am–2:30 pm; Wed 7 am–2:30 pm
#3
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
★ 4.7 (1,859 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a cafe on Cedar Lane Road with a 4.7 rating from 1,859 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily from 7:30 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention turkey pesto and veggie sandwiches, bread that tastes homemade, stecca bread, and a patio that is good for lingering. The listing also includes live music, a beer selection, and a spot that works for laptop sessions.
Best for: Sandwiches, patio seating, local groceries
- Address
- 205 Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville, SC 29611, United States
- Hours
- daily 7:30 am–8 pm
#4
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
★ 4.7 (1,488 Google reviews)Dessert restaurant$20–60 per person
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Better Than Sex is a dessert restaurant on College Street with a 4.7 rating from 1,488 reviews and a listed price range of $20 to $60. It is open Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to midnight, Sunday and Thursday from 6 to 11 pm, and closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Reviewers mention the dessert menu, the cocktail and wine selection, the private curtained booths, and friendly table service for date nights. Google lists table service and a private dining room.
Best for: Date-night desserts and cocktails
- Address
- 23-25 College St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 6 pm–12 am; Sun 6–11 pm; Thu 6–11 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#5
Dolce Italy
★ 4.8 (353 Google reviews)Pastry shop
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Dolce Italy is a pastry shop on Pelham Road with a 4.8 rating from 353 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, with Wednesday starting at 9 am, and on Sunday from 12 to 6 pm, and closed Monday. Reviewers mention a cornetto they call the best, a hot chocolate with an unusual twist, pastries that are not overly sweet, and gelato on warm days. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet.
Best for: Italian pastries, cornetti, and espresso
- Address
- 115 Pelham Rd Unit 7, Greenville, SC 29615, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 bakeries in Greenville SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated bakery on this list?
The Chocolate Shoppe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 399 reviews. SUNFLOWER Breakfast, Lunch, & Bakery is second at 4.8 from 401 reviews.
Which bakeries in Greenville SC are open late?
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these bakeries?
Google lists these price ranges per person: SUNFLOWER Breakfast, Lunch, & Bakery $10–20; Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery $10–20; Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant $20–60. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for SUNFLOWER Breakfast, Lunch, & Bakery, Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery and Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant.
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