Did you wake up with watery eyes + a stuffy nose only to walk outside and see your car coated in a layer of yellow dust? Pollen season is upon us, and while we might not be huge fans of the infamous allergen floating around us right now, we have one thing to be thankful for: it plays an essential role in the production of honey. 🐝

One of our Instagram followers reached out and asked us for recommendations for local honey + retailers that sell it, so we got help from the community. Y’all buzzed in all kinds of sweet recommendations for your go-to honey vendors, and here are some of the top responses:

Local companies + brands

🍯 Bee City Honey
Where to buy: Online, in person (1066 Holly Ridge Ln. Cottageville) + various local retailers and grocery stores

🍯 Charleston Bees and Honey
Where to buy: West Ashley True Value, 1119 Wappoo Rd.

🍯 R and R Acres
Where to buy: Online + Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
“I get it from the Sunday Brunch Pour House market and they often have baby goats with them! Their cinnamon and chai creamed honey are both amazing.” -Jordan B.

🍯Blue Pearl Farms
Where to buy: Online, in person (by appointment) + farmers market pop-ups
Follow along on Instagram to see when they will host pop-ups.

🍯 Bee Bella Honey
Where to buy: Online + various local retailers
Message Facebook page for more info + list of local vendors. (Pro tip: She will be hosting honey tastings at the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouse from March 19-April 19.)

🍯 The Bee Cause
Where to buy: Savannah Bee Company (276 King St.)
This not-for-profit educational movement that began on Sullivans Island installs honey bee hives in classrooms, offices + more to promote the preservation of bees.

🍯 James Island Gold
Where to buy: Erika Lynn Boutique (608 F Long Point Rd., Mt Pleasant) + by email

Local retailers

🍯 Savannah Bee Company, 276 King St.

🍯 Lowcountry Olive Oil, 272 A Meeting St. + 272 A Meeting St., Summerville

🍯 Freddo Gelato, 239 ½ King St. | “Special Tupelo Honey with real black truffle, brown butter, solids, fleur de sel. Delicious!” - @freddocharleston

Pro tip: Grocery stores like Lowes Foods, Publix + Whole Foods in the Charleston area often carry local and regional products like honey.

Have more recommendations? Let us know by joining the conversation.