1. The Purple Cow
Promising “coffees, confections, and cocktails,” The Purple Cow is a one-of-a-kind eatery! Guests will find a variety of tasty treats to choose from, including homemade individual cheesecakes, creme brulee, salted caramel apple pie, muffins, milkshakes, smoothies, sundaes, and so much more. We highly recommend The Purple Cow’s create-your-own donuts, which are custom made with your choice of donut flavor, glaze, and toppings. In case you were wondering, the restaurant takes its name from a Doris Day song called “A Purple Cow,” which was a favorite tune of the owner’s mother.
2. Hilton Head Ice Cream
Hilton Head Ice Cream has been an institution on the island since 1982! This beloved creamery offers a great selection of unique ice cream flavors, such as Brownie Cheesecake, Cookie Monster, Praline, and Butterfinger. If you have a favorite seasonal flavor that you simply must have during your vacation, you can call Hilton Head Ice Cream 48 hours in advance, and they’ll make it especially for you! In addition to their fantastic ice cream, HHIC also bakes irresistible chocolate chip cookies.3. Sweet Carolina Cupcakes
Sweet Carolina Cupcakes is another can’t-miss destination that boasts some of the very best dessert in Hilton Head. Guests at Sweet Carolina will find a mouthwatering collection of gourmet cupcakes, with different flavors offered each day of the week. Some of the most popular varieties include Chocoholic, Snickerdoodle, and Hot Fudge Sundae. All of the cupcakes at Sweet Carolina are made from scratch using locally-sourced ingredients.4. Sno Cones by Chris
A snow cone is the perfect treat for a hot summer’s day, and Sno Cones by Chris is the perfect place to pick one up! Open from mid-May through mid-October, this popular shop serves all of your favorite snow cone varieties, including Blue Raspberry, Pink Lemonade, and Rockin’ Root Beer. When you visit Sno Cones by Chris, be sure to check out the shop’s unique Lego art, which includes a model of the Titanic.
