Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen

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

This place is so talented with their pastries, desserts, and delicatessen. All of the items taste so good. They are really well baked and they have a variety that will appeal to anybody. Also, their coffees are some of the best that I’ve tasted even better than Starbucks.

A waste of $50! Do not order to go! We order four mini cheesecakes to go and this is what we found in the bag. Mashed into boxes with the toppings smushed by the lid. Why offer to go desserts if you don’t have the right to go containers? These were supposed to be taken to a dinner party but now we have to go find something else to take. What did look pretty in their dessert case is not what you will get!

Oh my gosh. The tomato pie!! Out of this world! Just try it! I’ve had tomato pie before but this was incredible. Flaky crust. Gooey cheese. Tasty tomatoes. I did get dessert to go and the Red Vekver cake was dry, tasty but disappointed that it wasn’t fresh. So taking away a star for that.

Unbelievable hole in the wall must go to establishment. Everyone is so friendly, welcoming, and courteous and the food is absolutely amazing as well. Had the Charleston cheesesteak and it was the perfect blend of cheese, steak, and roll on a plate and the potato salad was just as good and extremely fresh and tasty. We also shared the carrot cake and it did not disappoint either. If you drive past this place you have made a very poor life choice in my humble opinion. Try it and you will definitely love it!!!

Amazing! Didn’t know what to expect but having read the reviews I had to try it. The coffee is off the chain GREAT! My attendant was the sweetest! The shakes are UNREAL, not too sweet, just perfect! I got a slice of cake and it’s HUGE!!! And they have knishes!! Been looking for a real knish forever, will post update once I try. Took off one star cause there was no a/c which made it a bit uncomfortable. But overall really great, glad I came!

This is a five star review for Chris and Dani the owners of Charleston Delicatessen and Bakery! I rolled up to the shop at 3:40 I tapped on the glass and one of the workers politely told me they close at 3. I said, “oh please don’t make me go to the pizza place!” I headed back to my car and Chris, the owner, came out the door and says wait wait What do you want? I said I’m just trying to get a sandwich I’m so hungry I just showed my clients six houses in a row and had driven all over God‘s green or acre in Charleston. I said I really want pastrami on rye and he said all right come on in. They serve me up the best pastrami sandwich with a smile after they were closed!! Chris and Dani if you ever need to buy or sell a house I will take care of you like you took care of me!!!! Thank you, Austin Smith😀

I haven’t had many dishes of shrimp and grits in my life, but my god this shrimp and grits was the best I’ve ever had. I don’t know what they put in that sauce but it’s crack. The shrimp was cooked to perfection. The grits were creamy and delicious. The food was easily 10/10.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!!

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.

So many fantastic options!!! The cheesecakes are divine, they have a stunning variety of baked goods and salads (bróccoli, mediterránea, chicken, etc). Their lunch sandwiches are good I love the one with creamy horseradish and au jus. SMOOTHIES. They just do everything and I've enjoyed almost every breakfast, lunch, snack, I've come in for. There was one item I did not like and that was the really awesome looking giant creme puff, it was hard as a rock and not much filling. You could tell the batter flavor was right on, but the crème had nearly dissipated and miserably tough to bite into. Threw that one outside. Normally that would be disappointing, but I have tried sooo many things here that have rocked my world so it's barely 5% of my experience and I just don't get that item anymore lol.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!!!!!!!!

There was a little bit of a wait on a Ssaturday afternoon. This is a very casual spot with seating throughout the restaurant. I ordered the Italian sandwich and it was just ok. Although it said it had dressing on it, I could barely taste it. It didn't pack as much flavor as I was hoping. I think next time I will order breakfast. I also ordered a pecan bar and toffee cookie and those were delicious. I was definitely drooling over all the dessert options and can't wait to try more!

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.

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.

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.

I love this place. A little pricey but from the sandwiches to the salads and everything in between it is all delicious. Don't leave without trying one of their desserts. I highly recommend the mudslide cookies.

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?!?!

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

My bagel breakfast sandwich was excellent. I had a turkey sausage with American cheese on a salt bagel. The sandwich was ready in a jiffy. The egg was well scrambled and the sandwich was warm and gooey. My wife had a plain bagel toasted with veggie cream cheese. She said it was fine although the cream cheese was heavy on the bell pepper and light on the other veggies. We were both disappointed that they didn't have poppy seed bagels even though they were advertised on the website.

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.

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!

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.

We came here for desserts and ice cream. My baby boy got a large bowl of ice cream for $3. You can't beat that! We tried the Oreo cream pie and the banana pudding cheesecake. The portions are huge and the price is affordable. This will be one of our regulars for desserts!

This is a regular stop for me and my family. Ive ordered many things off the menu except desserts, but they sure look great. Order at the counter and find a seat and they bring it out to you. It is often busy but we've always seemed to find a spot. Bless your Heart bowl is my go to. My daughter loves the ham and cheese croissant. Love this place

The tomato pie is absolutely to die for! The con about this place is that it's small and you smell like it the rest of the day after going inside, but boy do the pros outweigh that! Service is always friendly. The fresh baked goods are drool worthy. Even tried a jalapeño cheesecake, that was a little weird but still tasty.

Both the wife (10 oz) and I ordered the Ruben 13 (oz). While the large still isn't the size of those massive sandwiches you get in New York, they are very respectable for the Charleston area. Oh yea, and they tasted pretty good as well. I noticed they do offer Tongue, which I love, is almost impossible to get in a city our size, and I will get the next trip. Size-wise, the sides that came with the sandwich, is very disappointing. Had I known how small they were I would have ordered extra, but it was to go and I found out too later. They were too small to get an idea how good they were or were not The last item was a chocolate cream puff of sorts. The white cream was perfect in flavor and texture, which made this a perfect finish to our meal.

Banana pudding cheesecake! Boom! Gourmet coffee and cookies! A packed house , with green eye lady playing in the background! Staff on overdrive! Laughing and crazy at the same time! It's a happy place ! I feel at home! We left the fish camp and to get something to get that taste out of my mouth! It did the trick! Now , I am on a sugar high! Great ambience! examen des cols bleus:

Our family go to for breakfast. John Wayne grits with bacon and jalapeños! Corned beef hash. All the bagels. Danishes. Knishes. Chicken salad. Smoothies. And the coffee! I love all the different roasts, but the southern pecan is my favorite.

Still amazing food and bakery. My husband ordered my birthday cake from here this year. It was absolutely lovely and delicious

This is my favorite place to go in SC! I went twice on my last trip. I'm trying to try a bunch of different things each time I go, but I have so many favorites. There are so many options!

Wonderful pastrami. Real corned beef Outside of ny city this is the best You choose how much meat you want on your sandwich You can have both pastrami and corn beef on your sandwich Small place Don't go near closing time because they will lock doors if low on food Very casual Take out service is great

Always a go to when we are in town. The tomato pie is something you've never experienced before. Lots of flavor. Usually we get a shrimp roll but put it on a wrap. The portions are always huge so bring your appetite. They have incredible deserts and pastry's. Don't let the line scare you away because this place is 100% worth the wait. If anything it gives you a chance to soak in the menu and change your mind 25 times but don't fret, any option is a good option!!

There's been a long line every time I've attempted to eat here, and I can see why. There's a huge selection of pastries, breakfast items, and lunch items to choose from. The cakes and pastries looked amazing, and I'll be sure to come back with an empty stomachs next time. My husband and I had the Breakfast Burrito, and a ham omelette. I'm more of a chorizo breakfast burrito type of gal, but the the sausage they used was not too shabby. My husband's omelette meal was huge, and would probably split that with our son next time. It's pretty dark inside the restaurant, so if you want sunshine, there's a couple of outdoor tables to eat at too.

I suggested this restaurant as a place to meet a friend for breakfast and coffee. Lots of people give this place props on local social media foodie pages and I have had it on my list of places to try. We were disappointed. The restaurant had a strong greasy, fryer smell when we walked in. By the time we placed our order and sat at a table the place had a blue haze hanging in the air. My friend's eyes were burning and we moved outside. It was so hot and humid outside but we couldn't stand to eat inside with the smoke and smell of the fryer. We had already placed our order. My friend's iced coffee was good. My hot latte we okay. I didn't stir it myself bc I love the foam of a latte. It was not stirred well during preparation so the bottom was very sweet. The bagel sandwich was dry. I did enjoy the croissant. The ham, egg and cheddar were all tasty. I was excited for an authentic latke from a Jewish deli. This latke was disappointing. It was very dry and pretty tasteless. I tried salting it, but it just couldn't be saved. I have had authentic latkes prepared by the mother of a friend who is Jewish and remember hers as being amazing. This latke was not that. I probably won't go again even though I wanted to try other menu items. Such a bummer.

First time visiting and there was a long line, which I view as a good indicator of the food being served. I was correct. Delicious bagels (I got an onion bagel with lox and a generous amount of cream cheese) and lovely pastries fill their cases. The menu is huge and I'm looking forward to going back there.

The breakfast food was good, just what you'd expect at your average cafe. I think what makes them standout are truly the pastries. However, be warned that service varies. The register and another lady were nice, but the bigger one that looks like Ashley Trevino was rude and acted like I was trying to steal a to-go order (I ordered it).

I had recommended these folks for good bagels in the past but over the past year the quality and flavor has gone down. No longer soft and chewy, cinnamon raisin bagels used to have flavor and then didn't and then they sprinkled sugar on top (huh?). We bought a dozen bagels this morning and there was no flavor and they were hard. Ruby's bagels are far superior (mt pleasant and North Charleston) and that will be our source for good/quality bagels going forward. Try them!

Easy stop for breakfast sandwiches and huge desserts! One of our favorite stops in Summerville, SC. Get there early as it is a small place but definitely worth a wait too!

Great visit!!! They are usually busy but it's because they are great. We frequent this location regularly.

A cute and quaint bakery. Great breakfast and lunch menu with plenty of options to choose from. Freshly made cakes, cookies, and pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth! Friendly staff and delicious food. The decor is fun and aclectic. They have mostly indoor seating, but there are a couple tables out front as well. Have been here twice while visiting and I will continue to come back to try more of their options. A must try!

If you live a great local place then this place is for you. I had lunch and then ordered a bunch of pastries for a customer. The staff was really friendly and asked several times if I needed anything. The pastries were a big hit with my customer. I will def be back.

Love this little bakery and deli, it has a large selection of sandwiches, breakfast food, salads and baked goods. The staff is kind, courteous and efficient! You can eat in or call and get it to go. My favorites are the steak sandwich, matzo ball soup and apple, blueberry, peach danish!

Absolutely hands down the best pastry, breakfast, lunch. Pies, cakes, everything is made fresh in store. Run don't walk!