This is another example of "hole-in-wall equals a hole-in-one" (aka, quality). The exterior looks…read morerough! But when you're visiting a city, stop in to support one local biz, and that biz owner asks if you've been to Charleston Bread...well, you know you have to go. Honestly I was full at this point, as I had been to a coffee shop, cake shop, and market. But when in Charleston...I walked in and immediately the aroma captivated me. It was as if every oven had opened simultaneously, as the smell of cookies and breads and spices all entranced me. Two others were ahead of me and when I mentioned it was my first time, they had plenty of recommendations. I could tell this was sage advice being sent my way. I also noticed, on their menu, that the sourdough bread had "Charleston" in front of it. So I inquired about the difference between theirs and others, if any. The head baker came up and explained how the elevation, temperature, and water all effect the starter which in turn effects the final dough which produces each loaf. And yes, I did leave with a loaf (along with a number of other items). I gave myself about a hour (and the walk back to my hotel) to work up appetite so I could fully enjoy this experience. Then, I devoured everything. Delicious, perfect textures, and the longing that I wish I lived closer. If you are within a hour of this place stop in!

Technically outside of the farmer's market, this bakery is nonetheless a reasonable stop as the…read moremarket isn't big on bread. This place takes preorders but also had a good selection of loaves and sweets relatively late in the day. Fresh pasta was available as well. My needs were not huge, but I walked out with some appealing pastries. An oatmeal chocolate chip cookie (yes, it's both) was well-received, and my cinnamon roll was tasty if not as moist as I'd hoped. An almond croissant delivered sweet almond paste and a buttery crust. They weren't transcendent, but they were satisfying.

Picked up a chicken dinner, roasted veggies and some odds and ends including mini pies and…read morecupcakes. This fed a family of five and was absolutely delicious. The chicken was seasoned and cooked to perfection and if you love vegetables they serve up a perfect medley. Lastly, any dessert I've ever bought was the best I've had anywhere. Hands down. PS if you like coconut creme pie, try Sarah's - it's out of this world good.

I ordered my friend a chocolate berry dream cake last summer for her birthday, AMAZING. I just…read moreordered a Chantilly cake for my moms birthday, DELICIOUS & BEAUTIFUL. I can't recommend Sarah's enough!! The cake is always moist, icing is just perfect and the decoration is just beautiful. You all are seriously amazing.

I ordered a custom cake recently for my friend's 50th birthday. Rock City has recently changed…read moretheir business model to no longer have a retail shop to walk in. I did the whole order over email. I was a little concerned at first, but the communication was quick and efficient. I was highly pleased with the cake that I received and felt the price was great value for the quality of cake I received. I will definitely order again in the future.

Great atmosphere, great baked products, friendly staff. And Harry! Harry is the star of the show! I…read moredidn't see Harry, I really wanted to, but I guess he was shy

I bought a fruitcake last year from Spring Hill Pastry. It was delicious. Really delicious. I'm…read moregonna buy one again

We stopped into Spring Hill Pastry Shop during a last-minute overnight trip, and I'm really glad we…read moredid. Everything we tried was soft, fresh, and flavorful without being overly sweet, which I really appreciated. You can tell this is the kind of place that's been doing things the same (and doing them well) for a long time. The prices were also surprisingly great, and had they been listed, I would have purchased a lot more. It's a small, old-school bakery that's clearly been a local favorite for generations, and that charm is part of what makes it special. That said, as first-time visitors, it was a little tough to navigate. Nothing is labeled, no menu, no prices, so we had to ask a few questions and rely on recommendations. Maybe it was just a busy Saturday morning, but the young woman helping us didn't seem thrilled that I was taking photos and asking about the pastries. I get that most of their customers are probably regulars who already know what they want, but for those of us just passing through, a little guidance (and patience) would go a long way. Even with that experience, I'd still recommend stopping by. The pastries really are that good, the prices are fair, and it's the kind of nostalgic, old fashioned bakery that's getting harder to find these days.

The "famous gyro" was decent, but not great. I've had better gyros, and I've had worse. The pita…read morewas fresh and warm. The veggies were fresh and crisp. The gyro meat was fried, not grilled. I far, far prefer my gyro meat to be grilled on a vertical rotisserie. The waitress said that they make their own gyro meat. It tasted like it was mostly beef, not lamb. I like my gyros to be 100% lamb. There was not enough tzatziki sauce on the gyro for my taste. I like my gyros to have fries in them. Instead, I was served potato chips on the side. I might go back to try their pizza and gelato. I don't think I'll bother with the gyro again.

Carbonara pizza is delicious. Always try something new when we come and have never been…read moredisappointed! Get a dessert cake cup. You won't be disappointed. Great service and not crazy busy on weekends like Southridge area.

Advertises everyday cupcake flavors but when I went in to get one on a Saturday afternoon, they had…read moreonly a couple to choose from and not the ones I wanted. Their pastries did not look appealing. They made an ice cream cone that looked unprofessional and sloppy. Ambience was lacking. We left without anything. Will need to step up or will go under.

I ordered cupcakes for a family event. 8 dozen, all variety of types. They were ordered and paid…read morefor on line, available exactly when I needed to pick them up, and looked amazing. The quality was excellent, and appearance was really nice. All of my taste testers (ie my kids) were suitably impressed. I will definitely use for the next shindig. Price was extremely reasonable. well packaged and easy to transport. Very happy with the transaction.

Not quite sure where to start, so I will go with the obvious...the pies are amazing. All of the…read morebake-goods amazing (hopefully the pumpkin cookies will be back this fall). On top of that, they have the best hot dogs in town. They are piled high with chili and slaw and are so meaty and flavorful. Get two sloppy dogs, a side of mac salad and a cookie or pie and you are set for a great lunch. Such friendly people and everything is homemade, so you can't go wrong. The goods are a little pricey, but you get what you pay for and more at Grams.

Cakes by Appointment is awesome! Petra made our wedding cake, and the process was easy and…read morestraightforward from setting up the tasting to cutting the cake. We knew Petra was on top of everything we discussed, and the cake came out looking even prettier than the photo we shared with her as inspiration. Most importantly, the cake was totally delicious and super moist! I would definitely choose Cakes by Appointment again for events in the future.

Ordered 2 birthday cakes long distance to be delivered to Tidewater for the birthday. The cakes…read morewere fantastic and of course the cakes were here and waiting. We got a 6" chocolate and a 6" white cake.

This bakery sits in a smaller town, just west of West Virginia, Virginia capital. It was open on…read moreSunday. I arrived to a Majestic looking spread, which was described to me as being based heavily on buttercream. I ordered a variety of different things, including some of the macarons that they say they specialize in as well as some larger things, including donuts. The several that I ended up eating for myself over several days, ended up delivering on flavor and many others were shared. Some people came for large cake pre-orders as well, but I found plenty of indulgence without having had to plan ahead.

Amazing macaroons! Great customer service! This is my favorite bakery in the Charleston area. I…read morejust bought a dozen macaroons for Thanksgiving. My only complaint is that they're not always open. I make it a habit to call ahead, just in case.