Sweets and Treats in Spartanburg County
By Katie Kirk, special to OneSpartanburg, Inc.
Traditional dessert options
Once a store front in the heart of downtown formerly known as Downtown Deli and Donuts, Elizabeth’s Cakes is now a catering-only business supplying allergen-free menu items for special occasions and events. Their vegan and gluten-free desserts are a perfect fit for any catered meal. They offer a variety of options, ranging from Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese icing and Chocolate Chocolate Chip.
Off Asheville Highway in Campobello, Buck ‘N Brew offers sundaes, milkshakes and sweet coffee beverages. Buck ‘N Brew offers a special ice cream flight, allowing customers to try four kinds of ice cream with tasty waffle cone chips
The Kennedy is a southern-inspired bistro located in downtown Spartanburg. In addition to offering excellent and seasonal food, the restaurant also offers delicious and cocktails. The Burnt’ Chocolate Spoon Bread is a fan favorite, serving a as a cookie butter mousse with bourbon caramel flavoring.
Known for its bright pink cupcake boxes, SmallCakes is a bakery and creamery in Spartanburg featuring a warm and youthful atmosphere. Small Cakes offers classic cupcake flavors like vanilla and chocolate while also offering unique flavors of Hot Fudge Sundae and Peanut Butter Cup.
Wade’s Restaurant is a James Beard award winning local landmark offers some of the best Southern food in the county. Their pies provide a delightful finale to each meal. Wade’s currently has five pies offered, Peanut Butter Pie and French Silk Pie are among the favorites.
The Hare & Hound is nestled in downtown Landrum. In addition to its classic pub and traditional American food selections, Hare & Hound provides stellar dessert and drink options. Popular desserts include the Fried Cheesecake and the Chocolate Bomb.
Dottie’s Toffee is gourmet candy made by hand in Spartanburg, though it is sold around the globe. Customers can buy these treats online, at select retailers, or at the storefront. Dottie’s Toffees offers bags and tins of milk and dark chocolate bark.
If your idea of dessert looks more like a night-cap…
Bond Street Wines is a boutique wine shop is located off W Main Street in downtown Spartanburg. They bring in only the best of the best selections from across the world.
Carriage House Wines is a combination wine shop and wine bar known for its selection and value. Carriage House Wines provides an excellent place for friends to get together.
Bodega Noir operates as an event space, flower shop and wine bar all-in-one. This Landrum destination is a cool and eclectic location serves as a community hub, offering a variety of beer and wine options.
Stone Soup Market and Café is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Landrum. The restaurant operates as a bar, market, café, and dog park. They also have a selection of craft beer and extensive wine selection. The café also has a long list of House Cocktails available, including the French Pear Martini.
