Every sort of cake, pie, or tart can be found at Luckhaus & Brubaker. The pastry chef duo Robyn Luckhaus and Larry Brubaker specialize in whimsical cakes made to look like anything you can come up with. If you desire a baked good in the shape of an octopus, baseball player, or Elmo, they've got what you need.

Tucked-away shop Baguette Magic creates breads and croissants using traditional French methods. Baker Mathieu Richard's baguettes are often touted as the best in the Lowcountry.

Chef Danetra Richardson puts out stunning wedding cakes, intriguing macaron flavors, delectable cupcakes, and decadent, fudgy, Nutella caramel brownies at her company Swank Desserts. Currently, she receives orders online, but hopes to one day have a storefront — which will make it even easier for you to get your hands on those brownies.

Sugar Bakeshop is a magical place full of cupcakes, tarts, cookies, and pie. It is perhaps the only establishment in Charleston selling the legendary Southern Lady Baltimore cakes. Not only are the treats a joy, but the petite storefront is impeccably styled with dreamy details and vintage flair.

Parisian-style bakery Macaroon Boutique (two Os) sells macarons (one O) and other indulgent creations full of butter and everything good, like salted chocolate cookies, or savory croissants. Visitors to the downtown shop readily sing the praises of pastry chef Fabrice Rizzo's delightful delicacies and the wonderful scents that waft from the John Street shop.

Brown's Court head baker David Schnell and his team not only supply breads to many of the top restaurants in town, but they also put out an array of sweets, pastries, and addictive croissants (Sriracha croissant, anyone?) for customers.

Many folks know that EVO makes great pizza, but they may not know that they create craft breads and pastries at the bakery around the back of the restaurant. Go for danishes, baguettes, boules, and more.