5 Best Bakeries in Pawleys Island

“My go-to for desserts whenever I’m on vacation (and I LOVE ice cream!) The cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls and cakes are incredible (esp. the caramel and caramel pecan cake!) But the blueberry pie is without a doubt the best pie I have EVER eaten — anywhere! It is divine!!“

“Great pretzels made by great people. In fact, I'll go out on a limb and say they're the best pretzels I've had, and growing up in NY and then living near Hanover, PA for several years I've had my share! And now we've been introduced to ElJay's pretzel buns which have become our "bread" of choice for burgers, pulled pork sandwiches and even just by themselves piping hot with some melted butter. I'm getting hungry just typing this...“

“If you’re riding down Highway 17 through Pawleys Island and haven’t stopped at Pawleys Island Bakery yet, go ahead and fix that.

I’ve been meaning to swing by for a while and finally made it happen this morning. I called my order in ahead of time so it would be ready for pickup, and everything was smooth from the start. They’ve got plenty of parking — a nice, big, clean lot that makes it easy to get in and out without fighting traffic.

When you walk inside, it’s a cute, welcoming space with a counter full of beautiful desserts and baked goods. Even though I had already ordered, it was hard not to stand there and admire everything in the case.

I went with a bacon, egg, and cheese on a hard roll — and it was better than I expected. Large, fresh, and clearly made with top-notch ingredients. One of those breakfast sandwiches that feels like it was done right, not rushed. You can taste the quality.

The staff member on duty was polite and genuinely hospitality-minded. It didn’t feel like a quick transaction. After handing over my order, there was a mention that cakes were being baked in the back and that normally there would be more cakes in the case — just letting me know more items were coming out. That kind of small detail says a lot about customer service. It felt thoughtful and welcoming.

They had three coffee options today: cinnamon bun, pecan, and Kona. I went with the plain Kona, and it was a great cup of coffee — smooth and flavorful. My only “complaint”? I wish the cup was just a little bigger.

All in all, Pawleys Island Bakery delivered a solid breakfast experience — good food, good coffee, and good hospitality. I’ll definitely be back to try some of those cakes next time.“

“Landolphi's is by far the best restaurant/bakery in the area. Our compliments to the owners and staff. We come often and are never disappointed. The panninis, pasta fagioli, pizzas and desserts are quite satisfying to your taste buds. Deliziosa!!!!“

“Although these are not your average “donuts” they were great & we will definitely be back :)“