Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe

This was a unique find. I can’t imagine there being a better dessert place in the city. Our server, Sonny, was simply amazing and had great suggestions and a charming smile. There is a sign hanging up that says that the USA Today newspaper says it’s the best milkshake in South Carolina and we think we might agree. It was an incredible chocolate milkshake. We also got the mixed berry cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream which just melted in your mouth. We weren’t even hungry when we came in and we finished both. The atmosphere has got a bar-like feel with very cool vibes but it’s all desserts. This is a unique place right next door to the market that you need to check out.

Kaminskys was the first dessert restaurant I went to in Charleston. I talked it up so much! How cute, intimate & nice the staff were. I talked about it to my coworkers and friends but they all mentioned how there were better places in the area. A few months ago, I brought my young brother and mother on a Friday night and it was understandably busy! I ordered an espresso martini and asked if they could put Baileys in it, to which the young server (I won’t name drop) said “We already put Kahloua in it” (not the same as Baileys) but I still said “Oh, okay!” and drank it the way I didn’t prefer it because I didn’t want to be a hassle on a busy Friday. My brother got a hot chocolate & my mother got a coffee. When the server came back to take our food order, my mother, not being from this city, asked what the server recommended and she replied verbatim “I’m not really sure. I don’t eat here because I’m skinny” I think she was trying to be funny? but my family and I had no idea how reply to that. Just kind of saying “Okay?” We ended up not ordering any dessert being that we were uncomfortable even though none of us are overweight & live an active lifestyle. So we just finished our drinks and left. Recently, I had my sister and her fiancée come to town for date night and we wanted some dessert after dinner so naturally I recommend Kaminskys! The four of us got there an hour before closing and it was completely empty but I knew we were gonna be in and out of there. Immediately we felt like we were not welcomed but we brushed it off and sat at the bar. They were out of my first choice of dessert, then my second choice, and then my third and at that point I gave up. We all ordered an espresso martini but mine with Baileys and the bartender said the same thing as last time and I realized it was the same blonde girl that served me before, no problem. The rest of my group finished their drinks pretty quick and I said “oh man! I haven’t even touched mine” The young bartender chimed in and said “yeah you better finish that quick, we’re closing” it was latest 11:30. I’ve worked f&b for almost 10 years so I understand wanting to get out asap and I understand joking with guests, trust but that comment only made me and the rest of my group even more uncomfortable. So I quickly finished my drink & we left. I told my group that I’d never bring this place business again. Later my sister made it known to me that they felt rushed even before the blonde made that comment. I used to love Kaminskys! I loved the vibe, the desserts & how small it is but it made a complete 180 in the past year. The past servers and bartenders before were so sweet and welcoming and always made it a good time no matter if it was busy or dead! I’m not one to write reviews at ALL but this place that I recommended so often ended up really disappointing me.

Sunny is the best bartender EVER!! This gal remembered us from MONTHS ago and is always so kind. Dessert is 10/10 and drinks are 12/10!! Highly recommend this place and ask for Sunny!! <3 written with love, the blonde couple

5 stars for 5 reasons 1. The dessert I bought was exceptional! I typically don’t like coconut but this one was very good! Good crust, good taste, and not too sweet. Give the coconut cream pie a try. 2. Nice folks that work here:) 3. Relatively cheap for a good size pie 4. Many variety of desserts! 5. The decor and ambiance is pretty chill.

Absolutely delicious. Such a cute, low lit spot, making it perfect for a date night. Don’t sleep on their chocolate cake slices!

Cute little shop with delicious desserts however we also ordered a hor chocolate and macciato to go with a slice of cake. Got the cake without the drinks. Stood waiting for 15 minutes. When I finally asked the girl she had the drinks right next to her the whole time and never tried to hand them out. The macciato was a quarter full and the hot chocolate was cold. Not worth the $20 spent

We had coffee and desert it was good. The piece of cake was good size for $9 the coffee was about $5.5-6.5, do everything tasted good. Though when we walked in was nothing can we help you or you can have a seat and the seat we chose was dirty and the light wasn't on nor did it have napkins, cups or silverware.

This place was packed on a Friday night but we were lucky to get a table. Small place but very cozy and cute. The customer service was great. Ordered drinks and a piece of red velvet cake. We got the cake but the drinks too awhile like after we ate the cake our drinks came out. But the drinks were good! I recommend the chocolate coconut martini! The cake slice was huge and for me it was on the dry side.

Brownie sundae was the bomb!!! This is a place to come after a long day of shopping and you need a sweet treat. You walk in and they seat you down and hand you a menu. You can order cakes but you have to give them a 48 hour notice. Extremely generous portions might I add. lol. 10/10!

Popular dessert cafe connected to a full service restaurant. Stopped in here to grab a slice of cake to go, as it seems many people do. They have several cakes on display as well as a bar. Some of the plates that they were serving to people looked pretty great, especially the pies with ice cream. The M&M cake slice to go was a bit visually disappointing, feel free to look at the photo below. Still tasted good though. Just too much icing, but I have that experience 9 out of 10 times at any dessert place. Service was quick even with a line.

We had a lemon poppy seed cake and a mixed berry cobbler. Host told us to wait outside for our to go order even though there were only 5 people in the bar. Cobbler was like a soup with barely any streusel topping. Had no flavor and was very bland. Cake was super dry and very stale. The cream topping was absolutely disgusting. I bake as a hobby and it tasted like it had been frozen and thawed that morning. None of the desserts we got were fresh. I can't believe you advertise that. They were NOT fresh.

We had great service on the Monday afternoon we stopped in. The chocolate cake was amazing. It's made in house. $9/slice. There is a bar or tables to sit at. You can order at counter for takeaway or be served.

I barely remember what we ate and drank, I just remember how I felt haha. Decadent, but not sickeningly sweet. We immediately said we need to return.

I dont go downtown often. But when I do, and it's late night, I HAVE to stop here. I know every single desert of theirs is incredible, BUTTTT I cant stop eating their brownie sunday. I dont know what it is, but their brownies are the perfect texture and size paired with their ice cream. I legit CRAVE it. I love how intimate the place it. Tons of seating in a small area, it reminds me of living in New york. The servers name was Sunny, which was ridiculously fitting for her because she never took a smile off her face. How can you be upset serving amazing desert?! She was fantastic at making sure we had our water glasses full, our bellies full, and our martinis! I will always come back to Kaminsky's

Delicious treats. Had the heathbar cheesecake and their tollhouse pie. Inside is nothing fancy and there wasn't a wait.

Not impressed....tourists trap. The death by chocolate was dry and the coconut cake could have had same if not better at my local Publix grocery.

No visit to downtown Charleston would be complete without stopping at Kaminsky's. This place brings dessert to a whole new level and it was worth every penny. The staff was short handed but they were working hard and did a great job in spite of it all. We ordered the Mixed Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Heavenly. Just like Mom used to make. Also enjoyed the Gluten Free Chocolate Torte with Vanilla Bean and whipped cream and it was Delicious. With a D. Goes without saying this would be a regular if I lived here!

After walking off dinner we knew exactly the spot to stop for a late night sweet treat: Kaminsky's! Everyone working the counter was incredibly kind and happy to point out all of the desserts in their case. We were told their Tollhouse pie was their most popular dessert, so we grabbed a slice to go. The pie was delicious. Although some people probably loved the nuts on top of the pie, they weren't for us. Otherwise, this pie totally hit the spot. We felt refueled and ready to continue our night on the town.

What an amazing find!.. a great late night dessert place that was busy on a Wednesday nite. The espresso milkshake was surprising good w being too sweet, Toll House Pie- nutty warm pecan cookie taste, and an amazing adult drink Banana Foster Manhattan- it really does taste like an alcoholic Banana's Foster.

Long wait although there was only one other party in there. Really cold inside the restaurant. The caramel brownie cake was kinda dry

Overall everything from the door to my time there was awesome. The bartender guy was cool and professional. And the young lady Liz was professional as well they made me feel great about coming for my birthday pie. I had the Coconut cream pie which is very good and I don't even like coconut much. The only thing needs assistance is the crust Idk if it's been in the freezer too long or too cold but it needs a change. But the top is amazing could've had another slice....... Great customer service and experience

The place was very busy on a Friday night, so it took about 30 mins to get seated. Once we sat down we got right to ordering, the only downfall is you have to go up to the counter because they have so many specials that they aren't listed on their menu. The menu has their mains items that they always have but they have a lot of things that are rotating on their menu so lots to try! The cake was a little dry, besides that the other dessert items were stellar!

Best pecan pie ever!! We had the spice cake, poppy seed cake, chocolate pie. All were very good, but the poppy seed cake was very dry. Cute spot near market street! Lattes were great! Service was amazing, very friendly & knowledgeable staff!!

The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is very good. The brownie sundae was great, but the red velvet cake was a bit dry. Maybe it was an off day or because we came after dinner, but we'd come back and try it again.

Best place to drop in while celebrating a birthday in Charleston! The service on 11/6/24 around 7:00 was exceptional and beyond expectations! Thank you so much, Kind Woman, working behind the counter. You made my husbands birthday!

We made it but the grace of God! They were about to close up but we had to get some cake to celebrate my friends birthday. Kaminsky's was a great ending to the night. The chocolate cake was soooo good and rich and the slice was huge! I love the decor on the inside and the service was great. Although we got there late, they still served us with a smile.

Loved this dessert diner in the heart of Charleston. We stopped in on a busy evening. The case was full of sweet treats. We chose the affogato and a slice of key lime. The service was quick and friendly. Super fair prices too!

Kaminsky's popped up as a restaurant we could do as an add on to an existing Door Dash order so we figured we would check them out and we each took the "gamble" and went with the roulette white cake and roulette chocolate cake. Let's just say the gamble paid off for one of us as the roulette white cake was far superior to the roulette chocolate cake...and no, I didn't already eat from it before taking a picture. lol The white cake was very moist and full of flavor while the chocolate cake was on the dry side and was very lacking in the flavor department. I wouldn't order delivery again but I would go check them out in person next time we are in town.

Rip off scam! BEWARE!!!!! Horrible customer service! I ordered 2 slices of cake ($30 total) through toast and Kaminsky's put the wrong cake in the boxes. Imagine getting peanut butter cake with nuts when you are allergic and calling Kaminsky's and them saying... NOT OUR PROBLEM! Total rip off establishment. Save your money and go somewhere else!

Had the berry cobbler again with ice cream. Absolutely delicious again!!! My husband got a GF chocolate cake that was really good and has a soft texture. Kaminakys did not disappoint!

Great place for dessert! My partner and I got a strawberry shake and berry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Strawberry shake was soooo good. It didn't taste artificial like the other places I've been and was creamy and rich. I also enjoyed the berry cobbler; however, it was pretty big so I do recommend sharing with a friend. The only con is that there tends to be long wait times for a table. We waited about 45 minutes for a table. Additionally, they seem to be understaffed. They had only one girl serving all the tables. By the time we got the cobbler, all the ice cream had melted since it was sitting on the counter. Other than that, desserts are pretty solid and they have many cakes to try.

Our server was wonderful and took great care of us. The desserts were delicious, definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. The location provides an 'old Charleston' feel which was very charming.

Service was great and vibes were dope. Also the dessert option was huge! The desserts were fresh & warm.

WHOA! That banana pudding milkshake... If you enjoy banana pudding this is a MUST!! We also ordered pecan pie and carrot cake, both were great. I'm sad we couldn't try everything lol But we will be back !

Kaminsky's is a staple of the Charleston food scene. On special date nights, my girlfriend and I always end up at Kaminsky's to finish the night with a special cocktail or desert (both usually). Their menu is ever changing, in a good way. I've had what I believe was Blackberry Green-Tea alcoholic bev which was phenomenal. Can't recall exactly what the menu item was in the photo below, but it was a 10/10. Everything on this menu slaps. Expect a wait during peak hours, but nothing more than like 20 mins. Its worth the wait.

Kaminsky's was a great stop walking around the city market area and other shops. The atmosphere is very expensive feeling from like the roaring twenties. Dated building, paintings, etc. It was very cool. Service also was very good and attentive. My son had white chocolate latte, that did not make it out of the store it was so good he says. My wife had expresso martini and she also left none of it behind. They have many types of cakes, pastries, etc. Ice cream was available as well. Definitely would make this a place to try if you are visiting Charleston!

Nice spot to wrap of the night. I got the ice cream sundae and added Reese's to it. It was delicious!! Would love to come back and try more!! Their boozy milkshakes look good!!

Maybe the best dessert place have visited. I have been to Kaminsky several times and everything I have consumed her has been good, and many have been excellent. We have eaten several desserts and many drinks from the bar. My favorite drink is the key lime martini. Amazing! The ambiance is casual, and the service is always good. The only negative thing about Kaminsky's is that you may have to wait a while to get in. Our whole family highly recommends Kaminsky's.

Came here on a recommendation of the best coconut pie but were deeply disappointed. Honestly wondered if we were given something else - no coconut flavor whatsoever, just tasted like pudding. We also got a pecan cake, which was dry and crumbling. Would suggest going elsewhere for dessert. I came to get orders to go, and the service was slow to help me. It may have been a busy night, but prepare for a bit of a wait, even for takeaway.

Wonder pie and ice cream! The wifi service is terrific and it is attached to tbonz steakhouse. Perfect for steak and dessert. Well attended by the staff and old Town feel and ambiance.

Great dessert place especially late at night. We finished a ghost tour at 10:30pm and wanted dessert and luckily Kaminskys was still open. Many great options. My wife got the mixed berry cobbler which was fantastic and I got the banana cream pie that had the thickest crust ever, which I loved. Our daughter had some of both and got herself a root beer float. Great staff, music selection was nice and at a good volume. Comfortable seats.

What can one say about the amazing drinks and desserts. The specially made white raspberry chocolate martini was delicious as was the pie. Highly recommend stopping in while visiting Charleston.

Great service and delicious desserts and specialty drinks! A must go whenever I'm in town.

I ordered a slice of Key Lime Pie and a cup of Americano Latte. The guy at the bar was very friendly and helpful! The Key Lime Pie Slice was nice, but might still be improved for a more profound aftertaste. Coffee was okay.

This was our first time visiting Kaminsky's and it was AMAZING. The drinks were excellent and the dessert was very good. 10/10 recommend and we will be back!

Got introduced to this place while visiting town and I'm so glad we came! The coffee martini was AMAZING. We tried the one with chocolate and the chocolate rim, it was sweet but also tasty. Honestly the perfect blend of flavors. 100% recommend it. Now the star of the night was the berry cobbler. EVERYONE at our table was just gasping and couldn't believe how amazing this dessert was. It was the perfect ratio of sweet from the ice cream and whipped cream with the tanginess of the berries. Perfection! The bar is very small so expect some wait before you get seated. It's nothing fancy, just like an old school bar. The staff was very friendly and helpful so I'll probably recommend it to everyone visiting.

This place could be a gem but needs to up there service and cleanliness. Upon entry, you'll be asked to dine in or out. We dined in and had to wait quite a bit for a piece of pie and shake. Once our order was eventually delivered by the unfriendly waitress who we saw cough in her hands behind the bar, she didn't bring any utensils or napkins. Eventually, she brought 1 plastic spoon for 3 people. Photo of the blueberry pie I didn't end up eating...

Pecan pie was great everything else was dry or flavorless. Overall kinda quirky spot with a lot going on.

Ah yes, the OG of the Downtown Charleston dessert scene. A small, local dessert and shake shop making a monumental splash in the world of sweets. Our favorite thing is the chocolate cake. It is a sumptuous portion with rich flavor you can just enjoy bite after bite. We also like to pick up a milkshake while there. The quality of the ingredients is evident by how decadent the final product is. Not a hint of artificial flavoring comes through and I feel satisfied and guilt free after finishing one. It's the perfect compliment to help wash down the desserts at Kaminsky's. and I feel satisfied and guilt free after finishing one. The servers are always pleasant and helpful with menu choices. Located on Market St. they aren't hard to find. Please give them a try. We're repeat customers for a reason!

Cool place, maybe a little too cool as it's in a prime location and has an amazing reputation that causes long wait times. But as long as you prepare for that, you should be fine. One bummer was they stopped serving milkshakes on to go orders (this was around 930pm on a Saturday so idk) and they only gave us a to go option when ordering (so again, idk,) so anyway, we settled for floats instead.

Ohhhhhh Kaminsky's!! You were our favorite dessert the whole time we were in Charleston. Talk about a cute, delicious dessert bar! My boyfriend was craving a warm chocolate chip cookie and someone recommended we go see you for this sweet "fix" and they were accurate! I ordered the Creme Brûlée martini and that for sure hit my sweet spot. My boyfriend ordered the Cookie Sunday. Now I'm pretty sure that instead of it coming with two warm, chocolate chip cookies like it said, it came with a warm slice of your toll house pie because it did have pecans in it and pie crust. But that was just fine with us because wowsers it was delicious. We will be dreaming about your desserts and drinks from Albuquerque! The service was super friendly and gave us some more ideas for touristing up things a bit. We could've gone back there every single day if we would've had the time. Cheers!!

Went on a Saturday night and the wait was actually not too bad (about 40 minutes, although they did quote us 25 and we ended up sitting at the bar instead). Service was ok and I am pregnant so I couldn't drink. I ordered a decaf coffee but wasn't offered any cream or sugar. We took a look at the desserts and ordered from the glass case.... But what we were served looked nothing like what we ordered so we were confused and disappointed. Overall ok experience, didn't get the hype.

Chocolate cake. That's all I need to say really. I was in a sugar coma in all the best ways. They have so many amazing desserts. Everyone recommended it on our trip and it did not disappoint.

A wonderful spot for cake and coffee in downtown Charleston. On a recent visit, my wife and I shared a HUMONGOUS slice of Red Velvet Cake that we were still nibbling on at our hotel the next morning. The dessert case includes a mouthwatering selection of pies, cheesecakes and pastries, and sundaes and milkshakes are also on the menu. And since Kaminsky's is open until 11 on weekends, it's the perfect spot to drop in for a nightcap after dining at one of the city's many renowned restaurants. Just make sure you save room for dessert!

We got there just minutes before they closed. They made our order right away and we were able to sit and eat and finish before leaving. The ice cream was wonderful they're chocolate sundae was perfect as the taste of the chocolate was very good. And the ambience was one of an ice cream shop but everybody was very relaxed. Okay

Go! Just do it. The space has a great retro vibe, staff is friendly and the coconut cake is a must!

My mouth said yaaaaasss! But my stomach said oh hell nah! Any WAZE... Cozy lil Cafe thats attached to T-Bonz. The desserts are made daily. My dessert..as shown in pic...was good...just a lil sweet for my liking. But ill definitely come back and try something rich next time. Ps if sign up for the free home grown hospitality group club ..you get $5 off next order of $25 or more.