River Street Sweets – American
The air hangs heavy with the intoxicating aroma of toasted Georgia pecans and buttery caramel bubbling in traditional copper kettles, drawing guests into a world of nostalgic Southern sweetness. Artisans hand-pour legendary pralines onto cool marble slabs and craft decadent "Bear Claws" from velvety chocolate and crunchy nut clusters, creating a sensory-rich experience that captures the timeless charm of a historic riverfront confectionery.
100 North Market Street, Charleston SC 29401 https://riverstreetsweets.com/pages/river-street-sweets-market-street-charleston-scRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at River Street Sweets
Dairy-Free at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag, Cinnamon Pecans Bag and Glazed Pecans Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag and Pecan Brittle - 1lb bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Savannah's World Famous Pralines® Canister, Caramel Pecan Apples 2ct and Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag, Cinnamon Pecans Bag and Glazed Pecans Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Savannah's World Famous Pralines® Canister, Caramel Pecan Apples 2ct and Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at River Street Sweets
River Street Sweets in Charleston has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag, Chocolate & Original Pralines - Classic Box and Peanut Brittle Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at River Street Sweets
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Pecan Divinity | 66.6 g | 19.3 g |
| Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Bear Claws | 97.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Savannah's World Famous Pralines® Canister | 51.8 g | 16.2 g |
| Cinnamon Pecans Bag | 112.6 g | 15.2 g |
| White Chocolate Bear Claws - Classic Box | 53.5 g | 10.7 g |
| Classic Box of Milk Chocolate Bear Claws | 30 g | 10.6 g |
| Caramel Pecan Apples 2ct | 32.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Log Rolls - 2 Pack Gift Box | 93.8 g | 8.5 g |
| Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Fudge | 43.5 g | 7.4 g |
| Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag | 2.6 g | 6.9 g |
| Chocolate Almond Toffee | 35.4 g | 6.8 g |
| Chocolate Covered Pecans Bag | 44 g | 6.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate River for its perfectly cooked, delicious soups and reasonable pricing that makes it a standout addition to the neighborhood. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment and helpful staff, noting that the attentive service and consistent quality create a welcoming atmosphere for a casual meal.
Menu
World Famous Pralines®
- Original Savannah's World Famous Pralines® Classic Box - $39.95: Butter, sugar, cream, and Georgia-grown pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Savannah's World Famous Pralines® Canister - $49.95: Handmade with sugar, cream, butter, and pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Savannah's World Famous Pralines® Treat Box - $19.95: Four individually wrapped World Famous Pralines® Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate & Original Pralines - Classic Box - $39.95: Original Pralines and Chocolate Pralines Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Savannah's World Famous Pralines® Bites - $36.95: Bite-size pecan pralines Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Bear Claws®
- Classic Box of Milk Chocolate Bear Claws - $39.95: Milk chocolate, caramel, and Georgia pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milk & Dark Chocolate Bear Claws - $39.95: Milk chocolate and dark chocolate bear claws Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pecan Bear Claw® Bites - $36.95: Bite-size caramel and Georgia pecans covered in chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- White Chocolate Bear Claws - Classic Box - $39.95: White chocolate, caramel, and pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Bear Claws - $39.95: Milk chocolate, caramel, pecans, and sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Chocolates & Fudge
- Chocolate Fudge - $29.95: Handmade creamy chocolate fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Fudge - $29.95: Creamy peanut butter and chocolate fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels - $36.95: Homemade caramel enrobed in milk chocolate with sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Covered Pecans Bag - $15.95: Milk chocolate and Georgia pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Glazed Pecans & Candied Nuts
- Glazed Pecans Bag - $15.95: Mammoth Georgia pecans cooked in a salty-sweet glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Cinnamon Pecans Bag - $15.95: Georgia pecans, sugar, syrup, and cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag - $21.95: Roasted Georgia pecans with light salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Brittles & Toffee
- Peanut Brittle Bag - $10.95: Hand-stretched peanut brittle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pecan Brittle - 1lb bag - $24.95: Hand-stretched pecan brittle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Chocolate Almond Toffee - $26.95: Creamy toffee enrobed in chocolate with almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Chocolate Caramel Apples
- Gourmet Chocolate Caramel Apples - 4ct - $59.95: Granny Smith apples, caramel, and milk chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Pecan Apples 2ct - $29.95: Granny Smith apples, caramel, and pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Pecan Divinity & Log Rolls
- Southern Pecan Divinity - $39.95: Egg whites, sugar, and pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Log Rolls - 2 Pack Gift Box - $26.95: Nougat, caramel, and chopped Georgia pecans
Frequently Asked Questions about River Street Sweets
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This American restaurant stands out for its delicious soups, reasonable pricing, and attentive service, maintaining a 4.0/5 rating for quality.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a welcoming atmosphere with helpful staff, expensive pricing, and signature Southern treats like pralines and bear claws.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- River Street Sweets is located on Market Street in Charleston, South Carolina, as indicated by the restaurant's official website.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers gluten-free and vegan options like pralines and pecan divinity, but lacks specific keto or low-carb dish designations.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- River Street Sweets specializes in American cuisine, specifically focusing on Southern confectionery items like pralines, bear claws, and fudge.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the restaurant for its perfectly cooked, delicious soups, reasonable pricing, pleasant environment, and helpful, attentive staff.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- River Street Sweets has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and reviews.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Southern Pecan Divinity is both gluten-free and dairy-free, while most pralines, brittles, and fudge are vegetarian, gluten-free, and pescatarian.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a casual meal of delicious soups followed by world-famous pralines and bear claws in a pleasant, welcoming environment.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This confectionery offers a pleasant environment and helpful staff, making it a welcoming spot for a casual, sensory-rich dessert date.
- Is River Street Sweets dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. River Street Sweets has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag, Cinnamon Pecans Bag and Glazed Pecans Bag.
- What can I eat at River Street Sweets on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag, Cinnamon Pecans Bag and Glazed Pecans Bag carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does River Street Sweets have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted & Salted Pecans Bag and Cinnamon Pecans Bag.
- Is River Street Sweets gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at River Street Sweets?
- Southern Pecan Divinity, at roughly 19.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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