34 Best Bakeries in Charleston

“We had an amazing experience here. We went on a Wednesday morning. Short wait time. We got the blueberry kolache, dark chocolate croissant, and the cardamom sugar kouign amann. We also got the toasted croissant latte to drink. All pastries were 5/5 stars. My favorite was the kouign amann and my fiancés favorite was the blueberry. The pastries were flaky and fresh. The latte was very unique and flavorful. I like how they incorporate the croissants into the flavor. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area. One of the best bakeries we’ve been to and plan to recommend to our wedding guests in the fall.“

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Gritt is an outstanding bakery with incredible baked goods that never disappoint. Every visit feels like a treat, and the bread is absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. I only wish they were open 24/7 so I could stop by anytime for something delicious. Highly recommend this spot to anyone craving quality and consistency daily.“

“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 💝“

“We ordered a beautiful wedding cake which was lemon cake with raspberry filling and it was outstanding. Everyone kept saying how amazing our cake is and went back for more ! We also arent the biggest cake people and absolutely LOVED it! We also ordered mini cupcakes in different flavors which were also a hit !“

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

“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.“

“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!!!!“

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

“Christen was a joy to work with! We were visiting Charleston and celebrating multiple birthdays and decided to order a chocolate cake to celebrate. Ordering was simple and she was very accommodating for pick-up. The cake itself was phenomenal! Very moist and sweet but not overly sweet (which was perfect!) My family and I all agreed that this was the best chocolate cake we’ve had! It made celebrating the birthdays even more special.“

“This is a review 1 year shy of it being 10yrs .
A memory me and my other half created beginning in Nice France.

In an attempt to recreate the intoxicating memories and sensations gained on our visit pairing with commemorating our anniversary, we decided to start the day off here with French / Italian themed breakfast.

A tremendous selsction of pastries coffees and teas were there. True to the cultue a nod to the sophistication that The South of France showcased in their cuisine.

We were so pleased we insisted to meet the chef who turned out to be from that part of France.

It was a fantastic experience being able to have such a mirriored experience here in South Carolina. A lasting moment that began thousands of miles accross the Atlantic“

“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!“

“Can’t get enough of everything! Had to get bagels when I was pregnant last spring from the food truck constantly, and love to see the expansion of the new store!! We keep coming back once a month to stock up on bagels and other baked goods. We’ve loved every flavor of pop tarts, particularly love the strawberry donut because it’s zingy and not overly sweet, had an amazing blueberry muffin this morning, and there was a replicated chocolate cake from the movie Matilda I had that was incredible and I didn’t share with my husband.“

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

“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🤷🏼‍♀️“

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

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

“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“

“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❤️❤️“

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

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

“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 !“

“Such a great ice cream and candy shop. Almaya and Rose working there were so nice and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The ice cream was amazing, and the candy selection brought back a lot of childhood memories. Sweet treats and even better customer service. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Wife and I had Breakfast and Dinner at the Saffron Restaurant. The food and atmosphere were great. Dinner was on a Tuesday evening and So we were invited to play the Trivia Game. We one 3rd out of 3 teams. Oh well was fun anyway. If your in the area this is a great chaise. We were staying at the Hilton Vacations so this was very close.“

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

“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)!“

“Love those biscuits and the PBS show!“