36 Best Bakeries in Charleston

“I absolutely love this place. The baked goods are truly upscale—beautifully made, consistently delicious, and clearly crafted with care. The service is warm and thoughtful, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. I also deeply respect Welton’s values and political stance and support them wholeheartedly. A place that does things the right way—through and through.“

“What a quaint place!! From the food to the service, everything was great! Servings were generous & the Orange juice was yummy!! Can’t wait to go back next time I’m on the Island. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“my husband and I are visiting Charleston for a month from NYC. We love getting fresh sourdough and in NY, there are incredible bakeries on every street. But I'm telling you, the sourdough at Grit is next level. Honestly some of the best I've ever had (outside of France). I also love that they'll handslice it for you. I haven't tried their pastries yet but I'm sure they're also incredible. Love this place.“

“When we travel to Charleston from WV we always visit WildFlour Pastry for a Hot chai and raspberry scone. 😋 This week was my daughters 21st Birthday so of course we went to WildFlour and purchased a Red Velvet Cake to celebrate. It was delicious!! The staff was very helpful and pleasant! Thank you for helping me to make my daughters birthday memorable! 🎂 🎈 Love from WV!“

“Ashley Bakery did a phenomenal job on my fiancé’s birthday cake! It was a total hit! She created it exactly the way we discussed with the flavoring requested!! I definitely recommend this bakery!!!“

“My family held a birthday celebration for me this weekend and ordered an Italian Cream cake from Sweet Rhi. It was absolutely stunning as the centerpiece on the sideboard as guests entered the foyer! Everyone commented on it. Even more importantly, it was scrumptious! I am normally not a cake person, but I found myself thinking about that cake today and wanting some with my coffee this morning! I highly recommend Sweet Rhi for any occasion.“

“Alexis made a gorgeous cupcake cake for my best friends retirement. It tasted incredible and was gorgeous. Would highly recommend her 💝“

“I cannot say enough good things about our wedding cake experience with The Cake Stand. I came to Lauren with a very personal request, to recreate the vintage-style wedding cakes of my late grandfathers and my husband’s parents. It was a tall order, complete with classic columns and that timeless look from generations past. Not only did she bring the vision to life, but she exceeded every expectation. The cake was absolutely stunning, more beautiful than I could have imagined, and it meant the world to both me and my husband. She honored our family history in the most special way, and I’ll never forget how meaningful that was. Thank you for making something so deeply personal feel so perfect.“

“5.0 the best to go breakfast I've ever had. Locally sourced and organic. Amazing staff too.“

“I picked up the cake on Bee Street, and Mrs. Reese met me outside even though it was raining. She made sure the cake did not get ruined by the rain by covering it up. Later, I met with some of my Citadel classmates for dinner, with the cake being our dessert. Unanimously, everyone said the cake was delicious! It was one of the best chocolate cakes that I, or any of my classmates, have ever eaten. I highly recommend that, when you need to make an impression with dessert, Mrs. Reese be your first contact!“

“Rise Bespoke Bakery Co. has been such a blessing in this community. Always delivers a beautiful and delicious cake and always so professional and kind. I couldn’t recommend them enough!!“

“Southern Hosptality at it's finest. The owner went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with my selections. These were for a gathering, and EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed their treat - bars and cupcakes 🧁. It's a hidden gem that I'm so glad I found!!!!“

“DaVee is so incredibly talented! I knew I needed some of her desserts for our wedding after sampling some of her cakes and cookies. She made these beautiful cake pops for us, and they were such a hit, I never got to try one because they were devoured instantly!“

“Thank you 🙏!!!

The baker, bakery team, and bakery just exceeded our pretentious standards with their offerings.

EVERYthing. is. super. delicious; my family means EVERY. THING. as i think i ordered everything from their menu: raspberry sprinkle and chocolate sprinkle doughnuts, salted caramel doughnut, almond croissant, plain croissant, nutella croissant, giant coffee cake, everything bagel with lox, caper, and bacon scallion cream cheese (also ordered on their seeded bagel), and a BEC on plain bagel which comes with regular cream cheese (awesome tasty touch!).

The baker obviously uses secret ingredients you can taste in everything she bakes: ❤️ (her heart and soul)

This place rivals ANY place in the US; NYC, SF, etc.(BTW, no place can do bagels AND pastries equally fantastic.)

P.S. Ordered a drip coffee which was OK (only critique is it's a tad bitter imo)“

“Great customer service! Amanda went out of her way to make sure my grandchildren got hot chocolate after 3 other places ran out! The other staff members were great too! So friendly and helpful! Will definitely be returning to purchase more delicious cookies! So many to choose from yet so hard to choose!“

“Probably one of the best Auntie Anne’s we’ve been to in terms of friendliness and awesome customer service. The taste of the food is a given… it’s good but, some other locations we’ve been to seem like your inconveniencing them by buying their food. Not this though.“

“Outstanding experience.

Le Chambertin delivers true craftsmanship and authenticity. The almond croissant is exceptional perfectly flaky, beautifully balanced, and clearly made with care and precision.

Fabrice and his wife are remarkable hosts. Their passion, warmth, and attention to detail elevate the entire experience and make you feel genuinely welcomed. The service is gracious and effortless, and the atmosphere reflects the same level of refinement as the food.

A place driven by talent, heart, and consistency. Highly recommended.“

“Super goodies here at Sugar Bakeshop! I would definitely recommend the maple blueberry cupcake… so delicious!“

“5.0 the best to go breakfast I've ever had. Locally sourced and organic. Amazing staff too.“

“One of my favorite places. The best chocolate cake ever!!!“

“They made the most amazing Christmas dinner for me and my family!!! Worth every penny spent!!!!“

“Best Lemon coolers I've ever had! I'm back home now and craving them. Time to see if they ship....or maybe drive back to Charleston🤷🏼‍♀️“

“Didn’t know it was inside the gas station but they still have a very nice sitting area inside and the atmosphere is nice to sit and eat. The food is obviously amazing. The coffee is great! George who was serving me was such a great employee. They are lucky to have him. He set me up perfectly for a breakfast get together I was having. Will be coming back.“

“I went and had lunch there today and they’re amazing!! They were also SO generous and donated pastries for everyone who donated blood for Red Cross. South Windermere merchants all so supportive. Thank you!! Redcrossblood.org“

“The Grasshopper Toast was an amazing blend of flavors!“

“I have no clue on who the owners are, but I can tell you that all of their food is made with Love ❤️. You can see it and you can taste it. Everything I have ever had has always been so delicious. This place is a Charleston Gem and I pray this little place continues to Thrive and Prosper. Charleston Loves You❤️❤️“

“River Street Sweets on King is one of those places you can’t help but enjoy. The Ramans put so much care into the shop, and it shows in the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Steven White, the general manager, keeps everything running smoothly and has a great personality; he loves to make everyone laugh, and it really adds to the experience.

The staff is always friendly and helpful, whether you’re stopping in for something quick, like sampling ice cream or grabbing a warm praline. They make you feel welcome every time you walk in.

The owners, the management, and the team all work together in a way that truly stands out. Highly recommended! Have a sweet DAY!“

“Amazing place, friendly service and delicious treats! I recommend the eclairs and the macarons.“

“The cashier was very friendly. She was an older white lady and very sweet to speak with. I went two days in a row to get my watch looked at by the booth in front of the store. Both days she worked and was friendly both times. She spoke very kindly to my 8-year-old daughter. She heated up the cinnamon bites and made sure we were satisfied.“

“Best Almond croissant. Mixed Berry tart too !“

“Everything we've tried has been amazing. I can't wait to go again and we're from the West Coast!“

“I visit the market Street store about three times a month in the past few times that I’ve been in. Tommy has taken good care of me… Love the pralines and the white chocolate bear claws… Not to mention the caramel apples… Always top notch product.“

“The review in the travel magazine did not lie. The food and staff are outstanding. Definitely on the top of my GET List (Gotta Eat There)!“

“Pumpkin white chocolate scone was amazing. Very nice staff.“

“Love those biscuits and the PBS show!“