Life is better with sprinkles, and few things can compare to the delight your favorite dessert can bring.
From tantalizing selections at a Greenville chocolate shop to New York-style cheesecake by the slice in Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, there are plenty of options for those searching for their sweet escape.
Here are the USA TODAY 10Best winners who were voted among the best dessert and treat shops in the U.S.
No. 1 Best chocolate shop: LaRue Fine Chocolate, Greenville
LaRue Fine Chocolate says it is “so much more than just a chocolate shop,” and we couldn’t agree more. Not only are the shop’s uniquely named chocolates made to order (like the Lavender Love, featuring lavender and honey chocolate enrobed in dark chocolate), but so are the shop’s wines by the glass and snacks. So if you’re looking for the best chocolate shop in the nation, look no further ― USA TODAY readers have spoken.
No. 5 Best cake shop: Cardamom Bakeshop, Seneca
You can get your cake and eat it too at Cardamom Bakeshop, led by an A-team of female bakers who will “leave you speechless after tasting their memorable flavor combinations,” according to USA TODAY. Specialty cake flavors include the unusual yet delicious Cracked Black Pepper and the fruity and earthy Strawberry Basil. Fans of shifting seasonal flavors can look forward to cookies like the Winter Cheer and Espresso Hazelnut…