DONUT KILL MY VIBE!! What an unexpectedly cool place that is a donut shop, bakery and plant haven…read moreall-in-one. The decor is very welcoming and makes you want to stay a while! The donuts are square shaped but still have the traditional hole in the middle. They are thick and cakey with a consistent taste and texture throughout the whole thing. I loved them! I also got something that was in the shape of a muffin but labeled as "cookie dough cheesecake" and it was TO DIE FOR!! I wanted to eat 100 more of them! Definitely check this place out ;)

Pretty sure I'll never like any other donut ever again since this place ruined that for me! SO…read moreFREAKING GOOD!!!! We met a friend here while in town and she chose the place. I had my wife go order for me and she got me a glazed donut...knowing I am not a fan of glazed, she forgot that and got me one anyway. It was the best glazed donut I've ever had!! Love the laid back vibes this place has! Cute seating areas and clean, large, family style restrooms which was great for us.

Oversized, unique, looking delicious donuts that are not too sweet or not too ornately overdone,…read morebut are high-quality great texture and taste, and the perfect balance of sweetness and doughy goodness!

Business: ordering and paying at the counter and I have to navigate a tip request before paying AND…read morethen see they have add 3% for using a card. That is an expense of the business just like electricity and coffee cups Food - they are presented as donuts but be aware they are made from a form of pretzel dough. They taste ok but be prepared for a different texture. Also at opening they were wheeling the product in off a truck and what was received was chilled again not what was expect for a morning pastry and latte. The coffee was ok. I would not reccomend a special trip to find them.

Selection of sweet and savory treats here are phenomenal. TEXAS JALAPEÑO KOLACHE is very tasty. The…read moresausage is not overly salty. The jalapeño vibe pops but is not too overwhelming. The pastry was a bit underdone. Looks like it may have been popped in the oven too fast and too furiously. Otherwise, amazing job SoCarolina! The TOMATO BACON PIMENTO CHEESE PIE is an homage to all the Southern Mommas. It is simply divine in all its cheesy tomatoey glory. Edited to add: the SWEET POTATO AND CARAMELIZED COFFEE CAKE is heaven! It's light and pillowy. Not too sweet, not too crumbly. Whoever concocted the idea for this creation has to know this is the potential masterpiece of everyone's morning. I was just missing the coffee with it, ha! The GINGER COOKIE is iced and sprinkled with sugar for texture. Also amazingly baked. I just wished it had some crystallized ginger pieces for more spice!

I have stopped in several times before work - whether it's breakfast or caffeine, it's a nice…read moreoption if you're in the area. The space it cute, with local items for purchase in addition the the food/drinks. They have plenty of seating. Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious and everything looks so good, it's hard not to want to buy 1 of everything. The servers are always friendly & I notice that they have a lot of regulars that they seem to have established rapport with, which is nice to see. Definitely worth a vist!

Saw the line of cars as I went by and decided to stop in. Coffee was quickly served and very very…read moretasty . Got the hazelnut latte and a pumpkin cream cheese muffin . It was soooooo good! The pastries were hard to choose from , everything looked yummy

The lattes were great here! In a short stay we visited 2x. I will say the service was a bit slower…read morethan what I'm used to. The staff seemed to be a bit overloaded both times, despite visiting later in the morning which I would think would be less busy. In any case, if you're looking for a good speciality drink that isn't a chain - this spot does the trick.

The donuts are very light, not cake donuts. They are very soft and the toppings are great. I tried…read morea variety, with the chocolate being my favorite. The service is great. The folks are friendly and knowledgeable. The place is decorated very homey, with cool rocking chairs and Christmas decorations.

For those of you who read my reviews you know I LOVE to support local. And you may or may not know…read morethat I also love donuts. Coming from Springfield IL all I knew was delicious donuts from a local shop, Mel-O-Cream. I still get them every time I'm in SPI for a visit!! So in CHS after Glazed permanently closed, I've been in search for a local donut replacement. So I found DonutMakes and stopped to give them a try. The actual yeast donuts were fresh and good. My hiccup was with the icing and the gel filling. As numerous other reviews mentioned, neither the icing or filling was sweet. And nobody wants cloyingly sweet, but I expect a donut to be sweet. Also, the pink icing and jelly filling were both listed as raspberry flavored. I love raspberries and neither gave me a raspberry flavor profile at all. So my hunt for the best local donut will continue.

Annie Mae's After Hours is a newcomer to Charleston's happy hour and light-bite evening scene, but…read moreit's definitely one you'll want to check out quickly. Think Parisian café vibes with a distinctly Charleston twist--innovative small plates, a fabulous and creative drink program, great music, and an atmosphere that immediately sets the mood. Start with the fun and refreshing Watermelon Sour, made with half vermouth and half pure watermelon juice. There's also a variety of interesting spritzes and a solid wines-by-the-glass list. And don't miss happy hour from 4-6 p.m., when select spritzes and wines are just $9. On a Friday evening, we walked in and started with an incredible plate of mushrooms with sherry beurre blanc, phyllo, toasted walnuts, thyme, and cipollini onions. Then came the now-viral Potato Chip Tower, served on a two-tiered silver tray piled with russet potato chips, Manchego, prosciutto, pepperoncini, olives, and Parmesan. It's every bit as fun as it sounds. Another standout was the citrus-roasted carrots with cumin oil, crème fraîche, avocado, sunflower seeds, roasted red pepper-pecan spread, and local sprouts. Every plate feels thoughtfully composed and made with incredibly fresh ingredients. And save room for dessert. There's always something decadent--think homemade tiramisu, pumpkin spice brûlée, or a great slice of cake or pie. Don't count the calories. Just go for it. Jason and Annie have truly created something special on the corner of Cannon & St. Philip. Great food, creative drinks, music, atmosphere--it all works. For now, Annie Mae's After Hours is open Friday and Saturday evenings from 4-9 p.m., with plans to add more nights in the future. Get there before everyone else figures it out--we'll definitely be back.

Absolutely blown away by this darling bake shop!! It's nearby King street and has a very charming…read moreentrance and decor. You order at counter, and service is quick. The chicken salad sandwiches were so soft and delicious. We enjoyed the carrot cake which was also so amazing. Their bakery case is full of other amazingly delicious items. Counting down the days until I come back!

This place offers bagels, pastries, and beverages. I came for bagels but ended up with some of all…read morethree. Their chai is a dirty chai by default, but I'm not a huge coffee person so they made me a "clean" one. It was sweet and had quite a lot of flavors mixed in. The bagels I stored and ate later; their version of an everything bagel has even more than the usual such bagel, including some fennel seeds and probably other things. The bagels would have been better at peak freshness but were still well received. My pastry haul included a mouthwatering nutella pop tart and a coffee cake muffin, as well as a variety of donuts. Flavors were strong all around. I had also wanted a butterbean hummus bagel sandwich that was on their menu, but which they did not have for some reason. I don't feel compelled to wait until I try it to give them the five stars.

I came into Girl Nextdough this past weekend. My wife had stopped by once before only to find them…read morecompletely sold out of most items. That can be a great sign, but it can also be annoying as a customer. We knew coming this holiday weekend, we may find less items. When we rolled in around 9AM we were happy to see a good amount of pastries, donuts, and bagels still available. The store is small and while there is outdoor seating, I think it makes sense to pickup and go. We ordered an almond croissant and bagels. The almond croissant was tremendous! It was rich and moist. The bagels with cream cheese were also good. We both ordered everything bagels that carried a ton of taste. They were a bit...hard, but I would still try a different bagel again. The prices are slightly high for each item, albeit I did think the quality was high. We will likely come back again at some point, but I don't think this spot takes the crown as the best bakery around town.

Cute place that has a good amount of seating in the back. We got:…read more Grasshopper toast/avocado toast- This was probably our favorite thing and would definitely recommend. It was unique with the different flavors and textures on top that came together really nicely. Almond frangipane scone- I'm not the biggest fan of dried fruit in baked goods, but otherwise thought this was tasty and would want to get a scone/biscuit without dried fruit next time. Would recommend. Cinnamon twist- Tasty! Not mind blowing, but we enjoyed and would get again. Best friend/chocolate chip cookie- Loved that it was crispy on the outside and chewy in the center part and that it used a darker chocolate. Jam sesh- This was not our favorite and we wouldn't get it again. We just didn't think all the flavors worked together. Short + Sweet- The coffee cake was maybe a little overbaked. My friend liked it more than I did, but I didn't feel like I needed to have it again. Overall it's a good place to go with a few people and try a bunch of things and hang out!

It's been quite a while since I made the effort to return to The Harbinger Café on Upper King and…read moreit reminded me instantly why this spot is such a Charleston favorite. The vibe is still effortlessly cozy and creative--flowers, greenery, unusual Christmas gifts, and those little bakery touches that make you want to linger over your latte. This time around, everything felt even better than I remembered. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the service had that relaxed but attentive feel. I tried a couple of their seasonal items, and once again the flavors were bright, fresh, and a little unexpected in the best way. Their baked goods are still the standout--beautifully made, not overly sweet & just delicious. It's the kind of place where you can sit with a book, catch up with a friend, or just enjoy a slow morning with coffee and something delicious. Consistently great atmosphere, consistently great food, and a place that really gets better with every visit. Why did it take so long to return. I've now placed it in the top of my list for a great coffee spot.