Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen

I rarely go out to eat anymore because of the rising cost of take out/ dining out. If I’m gonna spend $16 on a salad, it has to be right. The sunset Cobb has always been my favorite and has always been made with Panko chicken. Apparently they changed this and now it’s just a regular old cold, diced chicken. I get it. It’s a salad and most people who are eating a salad are being health-conscious and maybe don’t want the breaded chicken. The Panko chicken, in my opinion, is the best thing about the salad, especially when it’s freshly made and hot. They were super kind and re-made it for me, but just a heads up the recipe changed! In the end, the salad was worth the price. It’s not always consistently made, though, I will say that. Sometimes you get a lot of the ingredients which makes it worth the price and other days they skimp, but for the most part, it’s my favorite salad in town!! People are super kind here.

Absolutely the best pastrami reuben that I've had in Charleston. The balance of the amount of meat to dressing and kraut was perfect on their grilled rye. I look forward to trying their other offerings but it's going to be hard not to get this one again next time. Well done.

Love this place! The new owners are amazing and everyone is always so nice! The food is great too! Been here for breakfast and lunch and always awesome!

Delicious food and desserts, and very friendly staff. This will now be my favorite place to enjoy a cup of coffee and a sweet treat.

Really great food and atmosphere. Surprisingly giant pancake the size of a pizza overall great experience highly recommend.

Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen is truly a hidden gem! The food was absolutely phenomenal! Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. On top of that, their dessert selection is incredible: cheesecakes, cookies, croissants, and so many other delicious treats that it’s hard to choose just one. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, making the whole experience even better. I can’t believe I didn’t discover this place sooner, but I’m so glad I finally did. I will 100% be a returning customer and highly recommend stopping by if you haven’t already!

It was my first time in this place. I loved everything, I highly recommend it. Food is delicious and you go crazy that you don't know what to choose, it's a wide variety. It is definitely my favorite place of family breakfast.🥪🧇🥞🥐🥨🍳🥓🧁🥮🍪🍩

Everything this place makes is delicious! I have tried the shrimp and grits, the danishes, the bagels, the quiche and many other things over the years and I would highly recommend all of it. It can be tough to get a seat here when they are busy, but that is really just a testament to how good this place is. This is definitely a must-try if you are visiting the area, I consider myself lucky to have lived near this place

My fiancée has been wanting to eat here. While she's a lifetime Charlestonian, she'd never had the chance to relish the experience that is the Charleston Deli. Poor thing. Service: 5:5. Supremely friendly. We came to eat and get some work done. As it was getting a bit busier I told the manager that we would be happy to open up the table if things got busy. He told us that we were welcome for as long as we needed to stay. Of course, I kept my eye on the tables to make sure there was always room. Service speed is great. Fast! But also very, very thorough. If you order something custom they make sure it's done right. Ambience 5:5. Deli grade. Yeah. My kind of place. Very nice. Very casual. Food: 5:5. Everything we ordered was fresh, hot, and well plated. I grew up in the NYC area. I'm no slouch when it comes to knowing a good deli when I go to one. There are few deli experiences in the Chucktown area that rate as highly as this does. She liked it so much that we came back a couple of days later. So, why are you still reading this? GO already! Bon appétit!

The food is excellent! I got the eggs with John Wayne potatoes and bacon . The potatoes were perfect. Bacon was really good too! Everyone with me got something different and they all said theirs were great. They were busy but processed orders fast. The menu is massive. The owner even stopped by to welcome us and knew it was our first visit. He chatted with us like we were old friends. The ambiance is small and cozy. About 8 tables and 2 fit 6 people. They have a case of desserts and pastries made fresh that looked phenomenal.

Friendly staff and delicious sandwiches and baked goods. The restaurant is a cross between a diner and a bakery. We stopped in for corned beef and pastrami sandwiches for lunch. The sandwiches had a generous portion of meat and come with a choice of side. Both the mac salad and fries were seasoned. Of course we could not leave without cookies - chocolate chunk and lemon... not pictured here because they were eaten in the car. Overall this spot has something for everyone. Check it out.

This is a great place to grab a coffee, breakfast, or lunch. They have an expansive menu (almost overwhelming). Prices are high, but so is every deli. There is plenty of seating inside and the service is fast.

First thing Monday morning and we were at the CDB. Fresh bagels. Sliced salmon. What more could you need? My corned beef and eggs was delicious and yes, I had a quarter of this perfect bagel with it. Yummy! [Review 1411 of 2025 - 1354 in South Carolina - 24962 overall]

Oh my goodness, Charleston Deli whips out an incredible breakfast! There was a line all the way to the door when we arrived but my husband quickly secured a table & I stood in line. Husband & I shared a slice (which is huge!) of tomato pie & their vegetarian breakfast burrito. I subbed in pimento cheese for the cheddar in the burrito & didn't regret it! The tomato pie was incredible: a buttery crust, ripe hunks of tomato, & loads of gooey, herbed cheese. It was sinfully delicious. My husband's iced coffee was strong & right on point. Our food came out pretty quickly once we were able to place our order. I can't wait to try some of the beautiful cheesecakes & other desserts in the cold case. We will be back--stat!

Great food/pastries and the occasional ice cream based drink (cause it can be too much)- never a terrible interaction so decent service - will go there the rest of my days

I've been to the Charleston Bakery a handful of times, but it's always been for savory meals. I think I need to try some of their baked goods! When you walk in the small seating area seems really small, but don't freak out, there is a row of tables along the side wall that makes for enough seating. Once you decide on what you want to eat, and I say this because it will take a while as the menu is large. You order at the counter then wait for your name to be called. My most recent visit I had the French croissant sandwich with scrabbled eggs and cheddar. Yummy! I've also had their corned beef and pastrami Reuben. Everything is always fresh and delicious.

After coming here several times, I definitely prefer the breakfast options over the lunch. My go to items are usually a croissantwich or eggs Benedict. I got the eggs Benedict with biscuits instead of English muffins and it was so good! The lemon hollandaise is delicious! If you go on the weekend, it's definitely less busy after 12! The desserts are always amazing too!

We love the Charleston Deli. Breakfast served all day- bagels are just delicious. Whenever I go in the food is fast and fresh and there really so something for my whole family. They also do to go orders. If you're feeling healthy the salads are a great option, if not- try their monte cristo. It does not disappoint!!

Very friendly service here. You order at the front counter then they bring it out to you. They have a PLETHORA of bakery items, including chocolate, croissant, variety of danishes, slices of cake, etc. They also serve breakfast and lunch. The temperature inside was pretty warm, so I didn't dine in. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese on a biscuit. The biscuit was very tasty, soft and fluffy on the inside. Eggs were scrambled well and thick cut bacon was crispy. Breakfast potatoes are fried with green peppers and onions, but you can also order them plain. They were cooked very well with the perfect crunch to them.

ARE YOU KIDDING?! My only problem with this delicatessen is that it's not next door to my house! My mother and I arrived 10 minutes before closing on a Friday. With that said, there were only about 6 customers at the time. I'm not usually a fan of table top seating, but the table height to chair ratio was perfect for me. It's a very casual vibe, but a good amount of seating. All the employees were very kind, friendly, and patient despite the hour with which we arrived. We took a meatball sub to my dad who reported it was good although it would be better fresh. Sorry dad, it was a girl day! Onto the treats. Listen, we like to try a little bit of everything, so we got a lot and I regret NOTHING! The pumpkin spice cake was perfectly sweet with the right amount of spice, creamy cream cheese frosting and perfectly moist cake texture. This applies to the orange pistachio cake as well. It pulled more orange than pistachio and I was hoping for the opposite. It was still incredibly tasty. The apple pie oatmeal cookie was everything I hoped it would be - heavy on the oats and apple pie spice. It was perfectly chewy and thick. Would get again. The carrot cake cup was for grandma so I can't speak to that...yet. My only disappointment was the bread pudding, what I was looking forward to the most. I cannot recall what kind it was. Pistachio honey? We warmed it for 15 seconds or so. I was so put off by the amount of honey I couldn't have more than one bite. It just overpowered everything. I tasted nothing else. My mother agreed. You know what? Whatever. Nothing is stopping me from going back. As a matter of fact, I think I'll go tomorrow. There are so many other things I want to try. My recommendation? Get there early, phone in an order for pick up, or be prepared to wait. It will be worth it. I can see this place being PACKED on the weekend, and for good reason.

This is honestly one of my favorite casual brunch spots in Summerville. They have great service, a diverse menu and good brewed coffee with unlimited refills. My personal favorite is the tomato pie!

PLEASE OPEN A JAMES ISLAND LOCATION!!!!! It's too far for me to drive to Summerville every time I want this! This place is dangerous. SUCH good desserts. Wait, maybe it's a good thing they aren't close to me... I've had quite a few of the dessert offerings. I've had two sandwiches. Phenomenal. Staff is awesome. It's not a huge place - and you may have to wait in line at lunchtime, but it's worth it.

We are soo happy this place is so close to our home. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. We love the food! We have been there twice in one week! They have great coffee and pastries and CAKES.... Cheesecakes and Carrot Cakes and all kinds of cakes. :) My husband loves carrot cake but is very particular - They nailed it! My husband ate the whole slice! The tomato pie is DELICIOUS!!!!!!! I have a feeling this is going to be our go to place. Thanks for providing a comfortable, casual environment that feels like home with delicious delectables.

I asked for an engagement cake for my best friend who just got engaged. It was really sloppy and rushed and you could barely read it. I didn't end up bringing it and emailed the bakery to tell them and didn't get a response. The one good thing was they called me immediately after I submitted the order form but the result ruined the experience.

Great food, amazing desserts. A favorite for meetings in Summerville. And great for taking things home.

A fine locally owned restaurant specializing in Jewish deli food. A great selection of pastries and absolutely delicious tomato pie!

Had a pastrami Rueben, tomato/feta/cucumber salad on the side, a coffee, and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. I'll start by saying I'm from New York City and I've worked in downtown Manhattan off and on much of my adult life. So I am extremely familiar with a traditional NYC Jewish deli. Charleston Bakery is far closer to the mark than anything else I've seen outside the NY/NJ area. It's dead on my only complaints is that I prefer a Rueben open face and the bread wasn't thick sliced enough. The Russian dressing had great flavor, sauerkraut had crunch and zing, pastrami as flavorful, and it wasn't overly greasy. Seeing whitefish deals and chopped liver in the deli case was a great sign. Coffee was really good too! I've been trying to eat here for nearly a year, they are usually closed when I go by, but I am really glad I got to check it out! J.Ja

I submitted the weirdest take out order ever: an onion soup, a coffee toffee cheesecake, and a big fat deli pickle. (I wanted these to complete my savory snacks cheese board and dessert board for a small gathering at my house.) I say this up front because after visiting for the first time, I gotta go back for a pastrami on rye, or corned beef, or omelet, or... The place was hopping during the lunch rush, which gave me time to inspect which of the pastries I'd select. There were lots of cheesecake options, huge slices of tall cakes, cookies, the tallest tomato pie I've ever seen, and more. The bakery also cranked out bagels, but the rack was pretty well empty when I saw it. CB serves breakfast until 2, and the options were plentiful, in addition to their regular lunch fare. I saw several groups of 2-3 guys from work crews (based on the fact they wore the same company logo polos) order a mix - some went for corned beef or other sandwiches, some for a hearty egg and bacon breakfast. I waited in the small dine-in area, watching the choreography of the grill and prep staff as they quickly filled the orders and got folks on their way. This wasn't a quiet place to eat-in, but the place had an infectious energy and constant movement that gave it a defining buzz. I'll come back to have a real meal, probably off peak. It looks worth the return trip. Oh, and the onion soup? It was thick with onion pieces topped with melted cheese, and delicious. The cheesecake was wonderfully light and a sumptuous blend of coffee and toffee sweetness. I'm sampling the pickle tomorrow.

Their breakfast Is amazing! We have been going there for years. Prices have not increased too bad. Service (counter) is always pleasant. There are lines so be patient and the menu is HUGE so study in advance!

Super cute and quaint breakfast place. The pancakes are huge and really tasty. The breakfast overall is excellent and the place just hits the spot. The staff are so kind and come up to check on you, and I even chatted with the cook who was greeting people. The place is busy but still feels very homey and friendly.

I have lived in Charleston for several decades and have heard about this place since they opened but have never been here until today. It is too far off my beaten track. Also, I know a thing or three about New York Delis, and anticipating somewhere else's authenticity is never a good place to start. Having said all that- I genuinely love this place. Is it a stereotypical New York Deli? No BUT it wouldn't be out of place on Long Island. I had a Turkey on rye with lettuce tomato mayo and spicy brown mustard. The bread was fresh (that's key as I order it untoasted), the turkey sliced razor thin and piled high. I also had cucumber feta salad that I loved. The service is fast (like New York but friendlier!). The real test though? I am bringing home a couple of Kaiser Rolls for my husband. We'll see!!

This was my first visit and pretty much everything that I saw looked amazing. I tried the pecan pie which looked very untraditional but had all of the components of a moist sweet pecan pie. They had delicious looking cheese cakes, muffins, turnovers and so much more. There was a bit of a wait to place my to go order for pastries, but the staff was professional and willing to answer the questions that I had. Everything I tasted was worth the wait and the prices were reasonable with the exception of the cheese cakes. (In my opinion) I would return in the future.

Breakfast lunch dessert doesn't matter Charleston bakery will make you delicious. Food sandwiches are delicious amazing corn, beef, and brisket. The desserts whether there be cake or cupcakes. Every single one is delicious. They even have delicious gluten-free desserts. be WARNED this place is always packed. Seating can be hard to come by.

Food is excellent and service was very fast despite being super busy. They don't have but two tables that will fit a party larger than four people. So be prepared for that. It was clean and comfortable. Servers and staff were all very friendly.

This is a cute bakery and deli. It's a New York style deli. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They have a good variety of options to try out from the the Mishmuffin (their version of a meat, egg and cheese sandwich on an English muffin), a variety of bagels and pastries, and a large variety of salads and wraps. And there are several options for coffee and smoothies. They open at 7 am and close at 3 pm. Everything I have ever tried there has been great. Today I stopped in for a "Bless your heart" bowl. It was excellent. The grits were very creamy and delicious, there was a good amount of sausage crumbled on top and cheddar cheese with an egg. You can choose other meats like bacon or ham instead of sausage. And the egg was very good quality. I got it over medium and the yolk was the color of the cheddar cheese. I don't know where they get their eggs, but I was impressed. The service was great as always. You place your order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. They were very quick to take our order and the food was ready very quickly. Everyone was very helpful and attentive. I definitely recommend to stop in and try something delicious from this excellent breakfast and lunch spot.

Delicious. That is the one word I will use to describe it. I plan to go back and try some more goodness.

My Israeli Gyro was very dry . I hadn't been here since the pandemic but I was very disappointed & I couldn't return to resturant on the same day bc of the time & weather (very hard rain) roads were flooded

The food and desserts are great here. There are so many items to choose from and the place is casual. My go to meal is the croissant sandwich with breakfast potatoes.

The cheesecake melted in your mouth and the Pastrami/Corn beef sandwich was amazing. We will return when in town.

Yesterday was the first time I had dined at CHS Bakery in about 6 months. Until then, I was a regular, like once a week regular. The physical changes were noticeable BUT sadly the service and food changes were MORE noticeable. The salad ( I always get the same one at lunch time) was different and the dressing had none of the rich flavor it used to. I also ordered the chicken noodle soup, flavorless. It was very disappointing! I asked a woman clearing tables " New ownership?" She said " Yes, I'm one of the new owners!" It was palpable. The change is not good. The man at the counter ( also new owner) was just rude. I used to recommend CBD as a must but I probably won't any longer. Very sad to see this decline and change!

Not healthy food's too much sweets I wish somebody will sale more healthy food's to eat l,m GMO.so I have to be careful what I eat. But if you got a sweet tooth eat here.

I got the bagel sandwich and an Americano! The bagel was pretty good. There are a lot of options on the menu and the coffee was very good.

The areas BEST cheesecakes are hiding out here! I've been here for bagels and breakfast, but the cheesecake display got me. The cannoli cheesecake was amazing AND the price point was fantastic (easily thought I would be paying almost double what it rang up) it's a great size for two people to share. Sorry I don't have a photo since it was gone so fast!

Let me start by saying I hail from Monmouth County, NJ so I'm from the land of Jewish Deli's and Greek Diners. I felt so at home with this menu. I asked the woman who took our order what was the most popular and luckily she said what I was going to get anyway so I had the 7oz Corned Beef and Pastrami Rueben. The sandwich had the perfect proportions of everything, the dressing was homemade, the meat was sliced nice and thin and wasn't too fatty and the tomato, cucumber, feta salad was fresh and delicious, you could tell it wasn't just a throw away option. All and all, this menu is authentic and this place takes pride in what they serve. My husband and I will be eating our way through this menu! My only complaint is it's PORK ROLL not Taylor Ham!!!!!!!!

After returning to my childhood home to visit dear ole mom in Charleston, I asked a number of people where to get some good coffee and perhaps a pastry. My brother suggested Charleston Bakery and Deli to which I was like, "yeah I think I saw that place driving to your house." I will profess I had seen the place before so my interest was already perked. Then, on one sunny morning I decided to drop by for some coffee. The restaurant is located on the corner of a busy intersection and at peak levels I can see where parking and just getting there might be an issue. That said your perseverance will be rewarded. I parked my car and while walking to the entrance I noted a small line but lot of people coming and going which means they must be popular but quick to get orders in and out. Opening the doors before my eyes could wander the nose was attacked by every lovely smell I could fathom. Yeast, sugar, coffee, bacon you name it all sorts of smells were floating in the air. Once I regained command of my senses my eyes saw a decadent wonderland of sweets, cakes, pies, pastries, donuts, bagels almost anything you can imagine. This is how Charlie must have felt when he entered the hallowed gates of the Chocolate Factory. The establishment isn't fancy, rather it's as down home as one could imagine. A total of maybe 20 total tables, mismatched as if when something breaks, a replacement is purchased at a thrift shop, yet it works so well. The eyes are immediately drawn to the cases of homemade delicacies under menu billboards hanging from the ceiling. The left has a tall rack has bagels of all types, croissants, breads you name it. To the lower right are display cases containing an assortment of cakes, pies, tarts and just a plethora of sugary goodness. Heck even to the far left under the cashier is another case of goodies. Every nook and cranny in this place are stuffed with food, a most welcomed site. Behind the wonderland of food displays is an open-air kitchen offering entertainment as employees are flying around filling orders. I debated the coffee for a brief moment hoping to find something unique to sample. Among the vast assortments of lattes, frappes not to mention all other types of beverages the first visited I opted for the crème brûlée Americano latte which was excellent. The Arabica beans had a hint of being roasted while the sugar did have a slight "burnt" (don't worry, brûlée literally means burnt sugar) hit and it was magnificent! Well balanced and hits the mouth in layers while all the band played in unison. The second visit I opted for the Hazelnut Mocha latte. Another grand slam as it was chocolate forward yet I could still pick up on the flavors. I wish I was in town longer to try more of their options but alas my cat in Austin TX needs me. I didn't eat anything as my diet is pretty strict and it was Thxgiving week so I was already pushing more calories than I wanted. Their menu is HUGE but they only serve breakfast and lunch. That said my buddy got the bagel and he loved it, chewy and flavorful. I did observe the customers while eating and their orders. The eggs were perfectly cooked from over easy to scrambled, the later being a creamy scramble which is more akin to "Oeufs Brouilles" or French style. The hash browns looked perfect and I almost, yes almost ordered some as being a prisoner of the moment. Alas I repented from temptation. The next time in town I will be stopping by for breakfast as I want to try their eggs benedict, hashbrowns, pastries... oh heck, I want to sample everything. In summary, the people that work there are phenomenal, patient, fast and as southern nice as could be. Whomever owns the restaurant has a real passion for their craft and it shows. The place is safe and clean, the people coming to eat are down home and welcoming as well. The only problem a new patron will have are trying to limit what they want to consume, to that I wish thee good luck.

We are lucky to live near such a great deli. Food is excellent and you have a lot of choices.

Great food! A true northern deli experience. The Rueben reminded me of the old Jewish deli I lived next to in Pittsburgh. Latkes were savory. One of the best potato salads ove ever had. Wish I had room for the insane deserts in the cold case. Will 100% return.

Haven't been in a long time so thought I would try again. Line was ridiculously long to place order. They do give you a discount if you pay in cash. All the customers seemed to be fighting for a table near entrance but there were plenty of spots down the side passed register. I thought it was also cooler. Love looking at all the artwork on the walls. I got a 7oz pastrami on rye...delicious! My favorite was actually the cucumber tomato salad with feta cheese...perfect amount of seasoning. I also bought a key lime bar to go. The bar was on the dry side and not much of a lime flavor. This is still a favorite spot and the crowds prove it.

The Charleston Bakery is one of the best places in Charleston to go for dessert! The cakes, pies and cookies are all delicious! The cannoli cake is the most amazing thing you will ever put in your mouth! We went for lunch and had to get several desserts to share! The key lime bar was absolutely scrumptious! All of the food is amazing!! The sandwiches and salads are excellent too! They are known for their awesome pastrami and Rueben sandwiches. Charleston Bakery also has an unbelievable breakfast menu! You can't go wrong with the delicious shrimp and grits or the yummy cheese blintz crepes. There are so many awesome options, no matter what you choose, you will find something to make your mouth happy!

Always the best desserts & the food is like eating in NY/NJ!!!!! Will forever recommend this for the best breakfast & lunch spot.

First place I have found to have whitefish bagels AND not skimp on the whitefish. Everyone was very kind. The atmosphere is cute and everything is clean. The matzoh ball soup was okay but the matzoh ball was huge so the center was a little cold and it was a little off in texture but the broth and veggies were flavorful. The carrot cheesecake is really yummy too! Definitely recommend.

Oh my! We are stuffed! Thank you so much to the staff for being so kind and patient while we decided what delicacies we wanted to try! The food is AMAZING! I definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for a savory or sweet brunch, this place has a mom and pop vibe. We loved it and definitely will be back

We love supporting this small business and it's always packed! I love seeing the support they get. Their smoothies are so delicious and freshly made. This place is always a 10/10.

Came in because I found they have gluten free bakery items. It is rare to find them. I tried the German Chocolate cake. It was amazing! So amazing we came back a second day to get another slice. We ended up getting a slice of it and another cake. Plus, I got a Ruben sandwich. The ladies who took our orders both days were knowledgeable and very nice. Even though we didn't dine in, the cafe part was very cute with different tables and a self serve drink station.

Food taste and variety simply cannot be beat. Oh and the bakery... hello amazing taste and beauty. Super clean very busy.

First time I had, it was absolute amazing. The last 5 to 10 times I've had it has been mediocre at best. At lunch for two people was about $70. I'm not the person to sit there and complain about it in person because than more likely I got it to go and I don't know if they just don't make to go food or put any kind of effort into it but the last you know 5 to 10 times I've eaten there. I really hope things can improve because I do enjoy this place, but for the amount of money that I'm paying for some of these you know food items paid almost $20 for a Ruben sandwich and the bread wasn't even toasted, bread was mediocre with hardly any sauce on it. I mean it was just for what I'm paying $20 for a sandwich ; some bread and meat. That better be pretty damn good bread and meat. You feel me?!?!

The food was amazing. Great selection. Able to accommodate our large family of 7 inside and everyone found something they liked and we loved it all! We had sandwiches and dessert. The dessert options were all just as delicious as the sandwiches and salads! Owners and staff were so friendly. We will definitely be back!!