Dessert in Hilton Head Island, SC
Dessert on Hilton Head Island runs from French pastries and gelato to homemade ice cream, chocolate and beach-town fudge.
Bakeries and pastries
Bakeries on the island run from a French pastry chef’s shop at the marina to a dedicated gluten-free bakery.
Authentic French pastries including éclairs and fruit tarts.
A dedicated gluten-free bakery with cakes, bars and cinnamon rolls.
Ice cream, gelato and frozen treats
Gelato made fresh in the shop each day, with dairy-free sorbetto.
Blue Bell ice cream, mini pancakes and boba tea in a shop that is also a comic store.
Chocolate and fudge
Desserts at dinner restaurants
About this list
Dessert on Hilton Head Island is easy to find, from French pastries and gluten-free bakeries to homemade ice cream, gelato, handmade chocolate and beach-town fudge. Plenty of dinner restaurants also send out a dessert worth saving room for.
The guide below is sorted by kind of sweet: bakeries, frozen treats, chocolate and fudge, donuts, and desserts at restaurants. For the frozen side in more detail, see the ice cream guide.
More ways to choose where to eat
Hilton Head Island ice cream shops: homemade scoops, gelato, milkshakes and popsicles near Coligny, Sea Pines and Wexford, with phone numbers.
Coffee shops Hilton Head Island guide: local roasters, bakery cafés, gelato and coffee bars and a drive-thru at the bridge, with phone numbers.
Gluten free restaurants Hilton Head Island: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free choices at restaurants and bakeries, with what each offers.
The best restaurants in Hilton Head Island, sorted by dinner, lunch and breakfast, with the area, phone number and reservation link for every listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best dessert on Hilton Head Island?
For pastries, Hilton Head Social Bakery; for frozen desserts, Hilton Head Ice Cream and Nonna Marie’s Gelato; for chocolate, Chocolate Canopy and Chocolates By the Sea.
Are there bakeries on Hilton Head Island?
Yes. Hilton Head Social Bakery at Shelter Cove Harbour is a French bakery, The French Bakery is on Palmetto Bay Road, The G-Free Spot is gluten free, and Harbour Town has its own bakery and café.
Where can I get a gluten-free dessert?
The G-Free Spot is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, and Hilton Head Social Bakery has a few gluten-free items such as macarons.
Where can I buy fudge and chocolate?
Chocolate Canopy and Chocolates By the Sea make chocolates by hand, and The Island Fudge Shoppe sells fudge in Coligny Plaza.
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