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Opened in 1986 on East Bay Street in downtown Charleston, SC, Saffron Cafe & Bakery is a beloved local gem known for its freshly baked goods and a diverse menu that blends classic American comforts with rich Mediterranean traditions. Whether you’re stopping in for a morning espresso and a flaky breakfast croissant or gathering with friends for a flavorful lunch/dinner, Saffron delivers a memorable experience rooted in tradition and community.
Sweet & savory baked goods, a global foods market & a comfortable Middle Eastern/Lowcountry cafe.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 333 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 722-5588
Website: https://saffronfoods.com/
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Reviews
Cheri Strickland
Ordered the Reuben sandwich with onion rings, a side salad with ginger dressing & the She Crab Soup. The sandwich was “eh.” It needed something. Added salt, which helped, but still needed something. The soup was fabulous. It came with a roll, which was tasty and great dipped in the soup. The salad was absolutely fabulous! It had fresh mushrooms, spinach, avocado, tomato & cucumbers. Our waitress was simply wonderful, friendly, outgoing, helpful and very chatty, which we liked. To us, that makes our experience more personal. We didn’t get pastries since we ate dinner, but they looked very yummy.
… moreBanner
Everything was very satisfying. The atmosphere was warm and calm, especially the outdoor space. We didn’t get a chance to try the sweets, but the very long bakery line clearly showed how popular the place is.
… moreIke Fleetwood
A Charleston staple on East Bay. Been around for decades, strong value play! Entrees around $20, glasses of wine 6-10. Ill say that again – glassed of wine around $8- when was the last time anybody has heard of that in 2025!? Very diverse menu, huge amount of desserts. Not the most high end in town, but not trying to be. Worth a try for a casual meal or dessert. Hard to call yourself a local without stopping by at least once.
… morePamela O’Briant
I made reservations to dine with my friends before seeing a show at the Gaillard. We were so excited as it had been several years since we ate at this iconic Charleston restaurant. We arrived and were seated promptly. We then proceeded to wait more than 15 minutes for someone to come to the table. We ordered water and also had to ask for a wine list. The water never arrived. One of my friends approached the hostess and said we don’t have a server. She said “I know” and left it at that. My friend looked all over the restaurant for our server with no luck. Mind you, the restaurant was not full or terribly busy. Fortunately, another server volunteered to take care of us and she was lovely. She took our order and we told her we were going to see a show. She told us the kitchen was backed up, but would do her best. When the food arrived, it was cold. We hurriedly ate and drank, not finishing in time , so had to leave our wine and food. This was disappointing on so many levels. Will probably not return.
… moreTim Jones
This was a surprise for us. We came across this great little Turkish/Mediterranean pastry and coffee place. It’s not fine dinning. But it’s fantastic in it’s own way.
… moreApril Gary
I like the variety. The Crookie is a croissant filled with cookie dough. I expected a crunch to the croissant that was lacking. I wanted to put it in the oven to crisp it up but the pastry was already dark, slightly dry. I did enjoy the gooey cookie dough center. I also sampled a slice of chocolate cake that was good but I didnt get to sample it at room temperature to experience the different textures of the filling.
… moreMacy Hooper
If you are looking for the largest chocolate croissant, Saffron Bakery is the place! Staff were incredibly friendly and efficient but we did not find the pastries or bread to be anything special. We ordered an Apple danish, a chocolate croissant, a pecan roll, an iced chai tea, and a ciabatta bread. The pecan roll was the best of our selection. While the pastries were satisfactory, we had higher expectations. While we did not get to try the cakes, they did look extraordinary! The parking lot also only has about 6 spots which were often full, however, we were able to utilize paid parking across the street.
… moreIevgen Lauta
It feels like we visited Saffron at the worst moment.
Atmosphere: it feels like they are preparing for a renovation.
Service: fast enough and polite. It felt as though they are a bit understaffed.
Food: this one is the hardest.
Small plates – very very good Crab & Avocado Stack – fresh and balanced!
Shrimp and grits – I guess we simply didn’t understand their variant of the recipe. No smoky flavor, no tomatoes, grey-ish gravy. Ate shrimps, left the rest.
Shrimp Curry – delicious rice and curry with raw spiced veggies as if chef forgot to grill them at all.
Coffee – good Americano.
Deserts we had Pear Tart and mini amaretto cream bake. Pear Tart 3.5. amaretto cream bake very good, fresh and flavorful!
And they had really good Raspberry Mimosa!!!
That’s gonna be my feedback. As honest as it can be.
… moreAtmosphere: it feels like they are preparing for a renovation.
Service: fast enough and polite. It felt as though they are a bit understaffed.
Food: this one is the hardest.
Small plates – very very good Crab & Avocado Stack – fresh and balanced!
Shrimp and grits – I guess we simply didn’t understand their variant of the recipe. No smoky flavor, no tomatoes, grey-ish gravy. Ate shrimps, left the rest.
Shrimp Curry – delicious rice and curry with raw spiced veggies as if chef forgot to grill them at all.
Coffee – good Americano.
Deserts we had Pear Tart and mini amaretto cream bake. Pear Tart 3.5. amaretto cream bake very good, fresh and flavorful!
And they had really good Raspberry Mimosa!!!
That’s gonna be my feedback. As honest as it can be.
Sasan Maj
Everything about the food was great. As an Iranian who makes kebabs at home, it’s not easy for me to praise restaurant kebabs — but this one was impressive! The portion size was right, and the texture and flavor of the meat were just spot on.
The only downside was the lack of sumac, which I think is a pretty important part of the experience.
After a long time, I had Doogh (yogurt drink) again — it was good, but not amazing.
The atmosphere was very interesting, and you can also buy Iranian groceries from their store.
Overall, it was a delicious and satisfying experience. I just wish they had sumac too!
… moreThe only downside was the lack of sumac, which I think is a pretty important part of the experience.
After a long time, I had Doogh (yogurt drink) again — it was good, but not amazing.
The atmosphere was very interesting, and you can also buy Iranian groceries from their store.
Overall, it was a delicious and satisfying experience. I just wish they had sumac too!
Zach Kamla
So much heart! Wife had chicken salad on croissant and said it was like trying a croissant for the first time. Falafel had a warming spice and tasted so subtly delicious. Crispy fries with incredible spice. Going to take some baked goods home. Definitely recommend!
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