Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen

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• Shannen

  We've been driving by this place and wanting to check it out for a while, and finally stopped in for breakfast on father's day. You order at the counter with the menu overhead. It can be hard to see everything from the back of the line, especially if you need to scrutinize the choices for dietary restrictions, etc. It's a small space for how well loved it is! No one seems to mind. The workers are very nice and patient and so are the customers from what I could tell. The menu has a great variety of options and my husband and kids loved the Mainstreet Benedict, chocolate chip pancakes and French toast! I, however, am gluten free and the options are quite sparse. They do have a gf bread for a breakfast sandwich, but I didn't give that a shot, iykyk. I just ordered some eggs, bacon and sausage. It would be nice if they had gf bagels or some specific meals I could feel confident ordering. They did warn me the homefries were not gf & I appreciated their knowledge! I will say they have some gluten free pastries and that was super exciting! I got the gf boston cream tart & it was pretty good. Will definitely be back to check out what other options they have in the future. Also pictured is the chocolate eclair my husband ordered & it was reportedly delicious!

• Southern By Supper

  Charleston Bakery & Deli absolutely nailed the perfect breakfast sandwich. Their ham, egg, and cheese is hands-down one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve had anywhere —and I’m picky about breakfast spots. The ham is thick-cut and flavorful, the eggs are fresh and cooked perfectly, and the cheese melts into everything exactly the way it should. What really sets it apart is the bread. You can tell this place is a real bakery because the roll tastes fresh, soft, and homemade with just the right texture. It has that classic New York deli feel, but with a Southern touch that makes it even better. The portions are generous, the food comes out hot, and the whole place has that neighborhood gem vibe where you know the locals already figured out how good it is. Add in the smell of fresh baked pastries and coffee when you walk in, and it’s basically impossible to leave unhappy. If you’re in Summerville and looking for a legit breakfast sandwich, skip the chains and go here. The ham, egg, and cheese alone is worth the trip.

• Ben Ladd

  Loved visiting the Charleston Bakery! The staff were very friendly, fast, and patient! The menu has soo many options to choose from, from pastry items to breakfasts and lunch! We will definitely be back to try the many other items they offer.

• Alisha Askew Charlotte Realtor

  Wow this place is a HOT SPOT!!!!! My first time trying Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen, which is more than just a bakery! They offer a plethora of different food options! Valerie assisted me with my order and she was a true sweet heart! Thank you so much Valerie for making my first visit a warm and welcoming experience to remember.

• Fontaine W.

  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.