Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Isle of Palms

"Merc and Mash, as local patrons call it, is the most famous gourmet coffee and breakfast shop in Charleston. Housed within an old cigar factory, the posh coffee shop is flanked with rustic tones, bar seating, versatile workspaces and high-top chairs. Indulge in flavorsome vanilla latte topped with sweet cream, espressos, signature syrup flavored and drip and ice coffee."

"From Farm to Fork," this neighborhood cafe bordering Hampton Park is known for their freshness and local sunny-farm tabel aesthetic. While definitely being the most instagrammable breakfast spot in Charleston.. The Park Cafe's fresh and simple ingredients will have you questioning why everything isn't made this way."

"Mercantile & Mash is your one-stop shop, serving as both a retail space offering grab-and-go food provisions, locally roasted coffee, wine and craft beer, house-cured meats and regional cheese, and a hip hangout for get togethers or work!"

"This beige, white, and Robin's egg blue-colored bakery and dessert shop is small, but hard to miss among Cannon Street's residential buildings and businesses. Sugar Bakeshop has been a massive hit among both locals and visitors to Charleston since opening its doors in 2007, bringing in a growing circle of walk-in sweet lovers as well as special order party and event patrons. From day one, this uber-cute bakery has made local produce sourcing a priority, and the freshness of their ingredients is showcased in a major way among the flavors of their cakes and cupcakes."

"The squat, square block that is Sugar Bakeshop is just so cute!. Snap a shot of its printed shop name or turn the corner to find the cupcake motif painted on its side. For an Instagram-worthy photo, you can pose with your treat of the day (this lavender blueberry cupcake was so yummy!)."

"This is, without question, one of the best bakeries in Charleston, South Carolina. Sugar Bakeshop is a small but cute bakery with helpful staff and super friendly owners. All their baked goods are fantastic: the cakes, tarts, cookies, muffins, pies are great."

"Run by Allison Smith, a graduate of the local culinary institute, Glazed Gourmet is so popular that the shop itself is often closes earlier than planned due to selling out of all of their delicious doughnuts and coffee!. This sweet spot is open Tuesday through Friday beginning at 7am, and weekends beginning at 9, and it's highly advised to go early to beat the crowds, even if you're planning to make Glazed Gourmet's doughnuts your dessert. Why the word gourmet in their name?"

"It's always hard to choose between the selections at Glazed Gourmet, because the menu of fancy flavors is always changing. If you don't order today, will you ever get the chance again?. The big chocolate-filled Black and White?"

"Located on busy Upper King, this doughnut shop is everything your doughnut dreams are made of. The bakery has 200 different flavors and styles to chose from that are sure to spark your sweet tooth."

"You may walk right past this adorable coffee shop and bakery if you’re not looking for it. Built inside a refurbished Charleston Single house on St. Philip Street between Spring and Canon streets, Brown’s Court has upstairs, downstairs, and outdoor seating. Order one of their delicious breakfast sandwiches or pastries with a hot coffee and spend some time on the porch."

"As soon as you walk into this bakery your tastebuds will be salivating from the fresh smell of pastries. The doughnuts here are so savory and delicious, getting just one isn’t enough. Try favorites like blackberry, pistachio, or local strawberry and Nutella."

"This quaint retail/wholesale bakery and café supplies the bread for several eateries in the Charleston area, but it also offers an ever changing selection of pastries, cookies and doughnuts."

"This beige, white, and Robin's egg blue-colored bakery and dessert shop is small, but hard to miss among Cannon Street's residential buildings and businesses. Sugar Bakeshop has been a massive hit among both locals and visitors to Charleston since opening its doors in 2007, bringing in a growing circle of walk-in sweet lovers as well as special order party and event patrons. From day one, this uber-cute bakery has made local produce sourcing a priority, and the freshness of their ingredients is showcased in a major way among the flavors of their cakes and cupcakes."

"The squat, square block that is Sugar Bakeshop is just so cute!. Snap a shot of its printed shop name or turn the corner to find the cupcake motif painted on its side. For an Instagram-worthy photo, you can pose with your treat of the day (this lavender blueberry cupcake was so yummy!)."

"This is, without question, one of the best bakeries in Charleston, South Carolina. Sugar Bakeshop is a small but cute bakery with helpful staff and super friendly owners. All their baked goods are fantastic: the cakes, tarts, cookies, muffins, pies are great."

"When the “open” light is on at this non-descript store front on Folly Road, it’s time to stop by for whatever’s just come out of the oven. Specialties include brioche, loaves of bread, croissants with fresh berries or chocolate, and interesting sandwiches like the baguette BLT with avocado and pimiento cheese."

"Tucked-away shop Baguette Magic creates breads and croissants using traditional French methods. Baker Mathieu Richard's baguettes are often touted as the best in the Lowcountry."