I planned to take back some treats from Charleston, but we finished all 4 on the ride back home! Truly a spectacular bakery. I wasn't aware they were James Beard nominated, but it makes sense because the line grew quickly! Despite the line, there were staff passing out samples and menus to help us decide. All staff were extremely kind and helpful! There were plenty of small tables outside to enjoy your order if it's not busy. We ordered the strawberry almond croissant, a strawberry cake that I'm still thinking about, pain au chocolat, and the mushroom focaccia. My husband said they won the best cup of coffee on the trip as well! read more

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A tiny bakeshop just as its name suggests. There were few seats inside; most seats and tables were spread outside. Despite its size, the spot had a good number of visitors/customers. Staff had nice attitude, but food and service were mediocre, if not poor. The biggest problem was that at noon they were running out of lots of items on the menu: I first ordered focaccia, sold out. Then breakfast sandwich, sold out. Then Mulffaletta, sold out. Then breakfast plate; the sourdough in it was sold out. I ended up sharing the Mulffaletta with another customer (who offered to share it with me, thanks a lot!!). For Pastel de Nata, I ask them to heat it but they forgot to do so. Moreover, this $3.5 pastry was really really tiny, despite that it was delicious. I also ordered the butter bean salad, but it tasted cheap. In short, I do not recommend it if you want to get some interesting or good cafe food. read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - Mulfaletta and Pastel de Nata. The sandwich was sold in half, i.e., the price listed on the menu refers to a half sandwich. - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Welton's Tiny Bakeshop is reportedly one of the top 5 bakeries in the country, so of course we had to check it out--and wow, it did not disappoint! The weekend line stretched out the door and around the corner, but every second was worth it. The strawberry cream danish was the star: light, refreshing, with a pastry that was fluffy, crispy, and soft all at once. The chocolate cookie packed rich flavor with dark chocolate chips--absolute perfection. The iced chai latte was just as delicious. On top of all that, the staff is so friendly and genuinely excited to serve everyone, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend if you're a pastry lover--it's an experience worth the hype! read more

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Weldon Tiny Bakery truly deserves all the praise. The tart was incredible -- buttery flaky shell with a smooth vanilla egg custard filling that reminded me of a Portuguese tart. Perfectly balanced sweetness and so satisfying with the cold brew. Simple combo, but absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - Cold brew and a egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

There is a great reason that Weltons Tiny Bakeshop has long lines outside the door. The coffee is outstanding and the baked goods are just delicious. The only problem with this establishment is the horrendous task of trying to find parking in this area of town. I think I circled for about 15 minutes, the many one way systems did not help either. However, it was well worth the challenge. The staff are great, fast & courteous. The lines go by very fast. There is a tiny section outside with a few chairs tables between the two buildings to sit & drink your coffee. Also inside a tiny high bar to sit & enjoy your coffee. But overall this is a takeaway coffee spot. No lingering with the phone or computer for hours here. Definitely check it out. read more

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Welton's Tiny Bakeshop is one of those places you immediately wish was closer to home. We tried several items, and every single one was outstanding but the Basque Cheesecake deserves its own moment. Hands down one of the most incredible desserts I've ever had. Perfectly creamy, deeply flavorful, and somehow rich without being heavy. I'll genuinely be dreaming about that cheesecake for a long time. We also had the Lemon Cloud Cookie (light, bright, and perfectly balanced), a Cinnamon Roll that was soft, gooey, and comforting in all the right ways, and another pastry I sadly didn't catch the name of -- but it was just as impressive. To top it off, the drinks were fantastic: an iced croissant latte (so unique and delicious) and an eggnog latte that tasted like the holidays in a cup. Everything felt thoughtfully made with incredible attention to flavor and quality. If you're even considering stopping by Welton's Tiny Bakeshop -- do it. You won't regret it read more

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This place is absolutely outstanding. I used to live in CHS and I enjoy trying some new spots when I come back. I found this spot on YELP and came here twice on my Charleston stay it was so good. Everything we tried was amazing. I read there can be long lines so to come early. We arrived a little after 8am on the weekends and there was a steady flow of traffic but the line didn't really start until 9am. Even so, it seemed to move quick! I gravitate toward more savory items- and I obviously enjoyed these more. My three favorites were the breakfast biscuit, the salami hot honey croissant (not sure the true name) and the seasonal focaccia. They also had good coffee, which was a plus to add to my items. 10/10 recommend and will be back on my next visit! read more

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work up super early to get some treats for my family. everything was great, no complaints. the honey pie is my favorite. all the pastries were thoughtful and not too sweet. so good. read more

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I managed to show up when there wasn't a line. Probably was more in their favor than mine because I had plenty of time to pick out the entire case. The staff were SO friendly and helpful. 1.) Chocolate Croissants - flakey, buttery perfect ratio of chocolate to bread. Excellent! I'd say Top 3 Best Croissants I've ever had in my life. 2.) Strawberry Cream Danish - Excellent!!! 3.) Kolashe - All of them were amazing! 4.) Hot Honey Ham Croissant- What dreams are made of. All topped off with an Iced Croissant Milk Coffee! I'm incredibly picky with sweet coffee and this was the PERFECT blend of sweet, chocolatey but not overpowering coffee. ... Look, you cannot go wrong with anything here. go! Go! GO! The place is tiny, but mighty! (Good pictures do not exist because my eyes rolled in the back of my head in utter delight and I lost my "review" train of thought. And I doubt a crumb picture would be worth your time but I have a chocolate chip cookie left, along with some beautiful layers of the croissant.) read more

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Incredibly delicious pastries! The bear claw with almond and cherries was very moist and had a strong cherry liqueur-flavored frangipane. The kouign amann was perfectly flaky with a caramel crust and subtle cardamom notes. My favorite was the orange creamsicle danish with tangy curd and cream cheese. I was so thrilled when I discovered they had my favorite pistachio milk!! First time I've ever seen it in a coffee shop in the Carolinas. And the draft salted pistachio iced latte was superb! The service was honestly the friendliest of my life. It was my first time in this bakery, and since everything looked so delicious I struggled to choose but the girls explained every pastry to me and were so polite, smiley, and fun. If I could give 10 stars I absolutely would, it was such a great experience! read more

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I visited Weltons Tiny Bakeshop on a weekend around 12:30 PM. They were already out of all of their morning pastries. I got the dark chocolate chip cookie and olive oil almond cake. If you like chocolate chip cookies that are more bready then you should try it. You could really taste the dark chocolate which I appreciated, but I did feel like it was lacking on some flavor. The cake slice had a nice flavor, but could've been more moist. I do want to go back to try the morning pastries but I don't think I'd get either of these again. It's a very small space, but they did have water and a sourdough sample which was really good. The staff was friendly. read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - Chocolate chip cookie, peach jam, olive oil almond cake - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is a great little bakery. The line queues up quickly so I recommend getting there early. It does also move quickly, and the wait is worth it! The staff is kind, helpful, and doesn't rush you to order. Which was great because I didn't want to take too long but also wanted to order everything! Their menu has a great variety and their specials are delicious. Their coffee is also great, strong, and delicious with a flare. We had their toasted croissant latte, just yum! Today they had fresh apple cider donuts going on the side/ back patio and you didn't have to wait for the reg bakery line to order them. They are extremely fresh, great texture, and honestly the best I've had! read more

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Walked in expecting a cookie... walked out questioning every life decision that didn't involve buying a dozen more. This place was PACKED, but the staff handled it like absolute pros -- fast, friendly, and somehow still smiling while the rest of us stood there staring at pastries like zombies. The cookies were dangerously good. Soft, fresh, and the kind of dessert that makes you suddenly forget concepts like 'self control' and 'saving some for later.' Honestly one of the few busy places where the chaos somehow adds to the charm. 10/10 would happily stand in line again for emotional support cookies. read more

This is a must try when visiting Charelston. Cute and tiny Bakeshop where there's a line forming and I can see why. Fresh baked goodies packed with great and some unique flavors. Get there early before they run out of the staples like their breakfast sandwich. I order the pistachio latte which was easily a 10 out of 10. Since the breakfast sandwich was sold out and it would be an hour before the next batch was ready, I ordered the breakfast plate and that was good enough to get my palate going for the adventure that awaited for the remainder of the day. It was fresh, delicious and a good array of bites. While waiting in line, Libby, one of the amazing employees, brought out samples to indulge in so that we weren't waiting in vain. It was sooo good. Be sure to check them out and enjoy! read more

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First time trying Weltons and it was good but I would want to go back and try other items on the menu. My partner and I ordered two almond strawberry croissants, strawberry galette, strawberry and cream danish, lemon cloud cookie and spring onion and mushroom foccacia. Our favorite items were the danish and focaccia, both of which we would get again. The most disappointing item was the almond strawberry croissant; there wasn't much filling, which made the croissant drier than we wanted, especially with the all of the toasted almond clusters on top. If it had more strawberry or almond filling, it would have been perfect. read more

no complaints. the service was wonderful, the atmosphere is sooo cute, and it was quick. i got the pistachio matcha and it was perfect. the perfect amount of matcha, pistachio, milk, perfect ratios. i didn't get any food but im going to need to come back and try everything on the menu. read more

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Stopped by at this tiny bakedshop because it said that they have sourdough croissant and I have to try it! The place is tiny like the name and it filled up with people so fast. Their pastries selection were many and the girl behind the counter were good explaining about some of the pastries that looked interesting. I ordered iced salted pistachio latte which was so good and their bourbon praline croissant that made with sourdough which was not dissapointed! I also ordered the sweet danish pastry that also made with sourdough discard. They dont have indoor seating, cue the name tiny bakeshop. However, they have outdoor seating with plenty of seats and a bin to put your cups and plates. Will try to go back to this place when the weather gets warmer so I can enjoy the outdoor seating. read more

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Such a cute spot! The person taking our order was also beyond friendly! I do have to say the system for ordering, packaging, and then paying can be worked on. Isn't the most efficient. Got a couple pastries and they were all delicious. read more

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5 star Friday, and support local too! After a business meeting on King, I was encouraged by the person I was meeting with to check out the bakery. I had no idea what to expect except for the shop to be tiny! And it is! After asking some questions and looking over the selections for the day, I opted to get one savory and one sweet. Both were delicious. Amazingly crispy and buttery and airy dough for both. The sweet option had a beautiful orange flavor and that crispy sugar that you have to love. The savory was made with super fresh ingredients and a perfect pastry to filling ratio. With tons of parking available under the bridges or street parking, you're only a short walk away to quickly and easily have some delicious and fresh baked goods. read more

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This bake shop is mighty! Do not let the name fool you. It is a go to in Charleston. Weltons Tiny Bakeshop is located on King Street. The parking is on the street. We lucked up and found parking close. But depending on time of day it is King street parking is first come first serve. The bakeshop is tiny. It has such personality and warmth. The staff is friendly. They can answer your questions about the menu. The pistachio croissants are epic! Yes, that is the correct term to describe them. I got a sandwich on their focaccia and the soup of the day. The tomato veggie soup was brimming with flavor. The focaccia was delicious. I also got their special drink of the day with pistachio milk. It was incredibly refreshing to have a drink special that was non diary! There is seating outside in the alley next to the bakery. They have made it as cozy as possible. And an area with napkins, forks, trash etc all that you will need. But there is a limited amount of seating. Go and visit Weltons, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Obsessed with this charming bake shop with the cutest outdoor patio. Open from breakfast to lunch time, this bakery is often replacing the baked goods display with freshly baked items during the day so ok to go at any time! There's often a short line outside, but it is well worth the wait. Inside you find a small area with a variety of baked goods for sale. There's also a select sandwich menu. We loved the focaccia and the apple pie. Will be coming back to try the sandwiches! read more

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I heard a lot about Welton's so was excited to come and check out the pastries. There is only street parking, but service is quick so you can get away with parking somewhere quickly and leaving. I got there around 8:50am on a Monday morning and there was a small line inside, but they move quickly. The bakeshop is small (like the name implies) but the inside is cute. The case was stacked with delicious-looking, fresh sweet and savory pastries. The cashier was nice. I got a hot honey danish and a toasted honey matcha. The danish itself is flaky, flavorful, and delicious. I'm always excited about a place that has good savory pastries! However, I wouldn't get the matcha again. For $7, it was small and watery. The toasted honey added a good flavor, but it doesn't seem like they use good matcha powder / enough of the matcha powder for it to have any prominent flavor in the drink. I'll definitely come back to try the other pastries they have in rotation. Wish I was a coffee drinker so I can try the salted pistachio latte, but maybe another time! read more

It's just so incredible ! So fortunate to have this amazing establishment in my neighborhood . From the baked goods to the coffee drinks everything is top notch and served with a smile ! The best ! read more

I had been looking forward to stopping by here for months as I was flying to Charleston for vacation. Wednesday AM- 7:59 am, one person waiting ahead of me for them to open. Customer service was friendly! They have a cute little wall to the left which shelves of some of their products that they use with their baking, wine, savory, canned goods (octopus pate or spiced mackerel paste anyone?), home goods... it is a small shop, yet packs a lot of personality in their space- welcoming, homey, and rustic with a touch of tradition and heart. I grabbed a savory biscuit breakfast sandwhich with egg, cheese and ham for my husband- and about a 1/3 of their menu to-go for me! I'm from south Florida, so I am familiar with Portuguese custard egg tarts. I thought that their pastel de nata would taste similar- but it is completely different, and for the better! The most DELICIOUS egg custard tart I've ever had. The pastry had a nice wash on the outside making it sweet and crisp as you bit into it. The custard to pastry ratio was perfect- one did not overpower the flavor of the other. A softest touch of cinnamon and warmth as you eat it. The filling not too heavy. The Cardamom Sugar Kouign-Amann had a similar texture as a croissant. The cardamom flavor comes from a sprinkling of it on top mixed in with the cinnamon sugar. The maple bourbon pecan croissant was rich! The outside crunch of the croissant and fluffy perfectly layered buttery croissant filled with chopped pecan, sweet bourbon and maple could be a meal on its own. I always like to comment on the filling to pastry ratio, and this also had a very nice equality between rich filling and light chew from croissant. Now, I am never a consumer of savory pastries. However, I wanted to cut the sweetness of pastries with some salt. The pastry- my GOODNESS I could eat three of these. The sopresetta had a perfect crisp to it with the inner folds of it still soft and chewy. The spice of the hot honey and meat with the sweetness of the pastry and herbs with fluffy ricotta hits all the senses. Definitely not heavy on the stomach, yet filling. The honey pie with buttermilk whip and crushed pistachios on top- surprisingly not too sweet. On a scale of 0-10, with 0 being a slice of bread and 10 being ice cream, I would rate the sweetness a 5. Imagine if buttermilk pie, flan, and cheesecake had a baby. Upon biting into it, you taste a tad of tartness, just the lightest touch, followed by a richness of egg with a mouth coating feel of dessert, ending with an aftertaste of honey. It eggs you on to take another bite to truly enjoy this special treat. Lastly, the lemon almond cookie. I am pro-almond anything! Lattes, cakes, cookies..it is chewy, moist, and just the nicest shell on the outside. The lemon flavor does NOT have an artificial off putting flavor- it tastes airy, delicate and compliments the almond, leaving a refreshing aftertaste. I would definitely recommend this bakery to anyone. read more

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We love the baked goods from Welton's!!! So worth the wait (or come first thing in the AM, and you won't have to!) For today's order - the EVERYTHING KOLACHE with BENTONS BACON & SCALLION CREAM CHEESE was my favorite!! As a NJ girl, this gave me major bagel with scallion cream cheese vibes (in the best way!) read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - FIGGY KOUIGN-AMANN, EVERYTHING KOLACHE & TOMATO PIE DANISH - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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"Stopping by Welton's, do you want anything?" Could be my catch phrase whenever I find myself in Charleston. Coming here is one of my favorite traditions! Staples that never fail: pasteis de nata, lemon cloud cookie, pistachio latte, breakfast biscuit, and the muffleta. Need a quick gift for a foodie in your life? You can also choose from a small curation of wines, tinned fish, upscale condiments, and accoutrements. There's a small outdoor seating area, but you can always just bring your food to Hampton Park or Sullivan's and enjoy with a little more scenery. Couldn't recommend more! PS the pasteis are as good as my Portuguese grandmother's (but she doesn't need to know that) read more

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My new favorite Bakery! Everything I have tried here has been PHENOMENAL! Currently eating my Olive Oil Cake as I am typing this up. Their Pistachio Milk Latte and Iced Vanilla Oat Latte are so delicious and the creamiest Latte's i have ever had. Welton's came highly recommended from a friend who is obsessed with their Portuegese Egg Tarts. I can't get only 1 thing here, I have always left with 4 or more! read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The cutest bakery!!! Everything was homemade and delicious! We had a pastel de Nata, and a salted chocolate cookie. Yum! read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Everything is absolutely delicious, you can't go wrong no matter what you get! Staff is always super friendly 10/10 read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - Sparkling BlackBerry lemonade - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This really is a tiny bake shop. Pictures posted online made it look so much bigger. They had a few tables outside for seating. Parking is challenging. I had to walk a block. Really only enough room for a couple customers inside ordering which explains why so many pictures showed lines outside. Just one small display case with about a dozen items. It may be because I arrived around noon but most were savory items. I bought just a lemon cloud cookie. A bit pricey since cookie was smaller than the palm of my hand and it was nearly $4. Very light lemon flavor and a bit dry. Definitely something you need to have a drink with it. read more

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Amazing bakery!! Everything about it!! The food is wonderful and it is so cute. They have a large selection of creative pastries to choose from. read more

It's a small space, but it offers big flavor. We ordered a dirty chai latte, an iced toasted croissant latte, a fig leaf sugar morning bun, and a dark chocolate croissant. Everything was tasty and flaky. The coffee was great, the service was friendly, and they even had free samples. It's a cozy spot with a fun atmosphere. Tiny but mighty! read more

While visiting in Charleston, SC, this cute bakery has a variety of freshly baked pastries accompanied by courteous and friendly workers. The moment you walked in, you are greeted with a warm delightful smell of goodness! read more

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The shop is indeed tiny, but the selection was impressive. I rushed in towards the end of the day, which turned out to be a wise decision as they had plenty of items left and were happy to throw me some freebie donuts to clear out their stock. And their apple cider donuts were delicious; robust in flavor and not overly sweet despite the dusting of sugar on top. My sea salt chocolate chip cookie was substantial. The tastiest thing, though, might be the miniature sesame seed loaf. A pizza oven was working in open air out back, but the selection was not huge and I had other plans. I'll bet their crust is good though. read more

Weltons Tiny Bakeshop - Apple cider donuts, a cookie, and a wrapped sesame loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The vibe is great. The ladies at the cashier are so friendly. They focus on using locally sourced ingredients. All their 4x pastries that we had were all different in terms of textures, and flavors. A lot of thoughts went into creating these pastries. 10/10 would come back. read more

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So many delicious pastries to choose from besides that the fact that the bake shop is so small! You can tell that a lot of care goes into making each one of the products. The staff was really welcoming and friendly, and even encouraged us to come to their pizza night that they were having with another restaurant downtown. We sat outside and it was really lovely seating. Can't wait to go back very soon! read more

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This tiny but mighty bakery has stolen my heart! I mean it's perfect! Everything I've ever gotten from this bakery has not disappointed! I have to say their breakfast sandwich may be my favorite in town (no ham). The coffee selection is vast and the service is quick. The line may look long but I promise it's worth the wait!! read more

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What a pleasant experience! My first time and the gals gave me an extra treat. Everything looked amazing and tasted wonderful. No inside seating, some outdoor seats. I would absolutely come back to grab goodies on my way to the aquarium. Parking wasn't terribly hard to find but there was a short walk. read more

Such a charming little bakery! I tried the chocolate croissant and the chocolate chip cookie--both were absolutely delicious.

Tiny tiny tiny, lines, parking horrible, seating outside is not comfortable. After all that, their pastries are fantastic, fresh, soft. We got 4 different ones plus the tiny bread. It is worth the lines, and inconvenience. A must. Frank G read more