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    Saffron Cafe & Bakery

    3.5 (448 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Pastries items in the case
    Na H.

    Came for a sweet treat while in port in Charleston. We just stumbled on to this bakery and decided we o take a peek inside. It was a quick 5-7 minute walk from the port area. When we entered, we were first met with a large glass window to the side which gave a great open view into the baking area where a worker was churning out giant chocolate chip cookies ready for sale. Saffron has a variety of bakery items: homemade breads, assorted pastries, decadent cakes and pies, and of course cookies among other things. They also had a limited food menu as well with plenty of seating available. The ambiance was filled with the scent of fresh baked goodness, perfect as a cozy spot to grab a seat and indulge in a sweet treat. After perusing the extensive pastry windows, I settled on a mini carrot cake. I packed that cake right up to take with me back onboard the ship. The carrot cake was SO moist with flavors of carrot, spices and pineapple topped off with slivered almonds used to decorate the sides. I love a good carrot cake and this was one of the best I have had in a long time. All in all, a great local bakery to visit and grab a sweet treat when visiting the Charleston area.

    Southern Avocado Toast
    Julia R.

    I have been to Saffron before and have not had perfect experiences, but my experiences have been far superior to today's. We were a group of 5 and all placed our orders. After 40 minutes, we realized that at least 5 tables who ordered after us had already been served. We tracked the server down and she said it was almost done. We then requested our food to go. There was no apology and no explanation for why our food took so long. I ordered the Southern avocado toast and it was disappointing. It was basically 2 pieces of white bread (supposedly sourdough) with a small amount of avocado on one side and a small amount of feta. This meal was not worth $17 and I would not order it again. After having this experience, coupled with mediocre food, I have no desire to return to Saffron.

    To go Chai Tea Latte and Pear Torte (gluten free!)
    Teresa F.

    We only enjoyed a latte and decaf here with a large slice of their gluten free daily offering. So first and foremost- that pear almond gluten free tart was perfection. Cravavable and servable to everyone- not just the gluten free peep who have lowered our standards. Chai Latte was standard make w Tazo mix. Wanted a decaf espresso but they were out- decaf wasn't hot. Next time I'd try the samovar tea onsite maybe! Looked cool. Service was quick and friendly. Parking and patio both available.

    Hanaa K.

    For authentic Persian cuisine it's a huge NO. The rice was inedible. It was old, hard, oily, and not a hint of real saffron. A true embarrassment for Persian rice. Persians take great pride in their rice and he is Iranian born and bred and neither of us could get over how bad it was. The chicken kabob was bland. Tasted almost metallic. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good either. Not a hint of authentic Persian in that either. Neither of us would consider trying any of the Persian dishes. The coconuts cream cake was a bit gritty. He said it tasted ok but the cake itself consistency was odd. Staff is very friendly. Parking is small lot and limited spaces. I got a spoon that wasn't clean. Totally sticky was food affixed. The interior itself wasn't bad. Very causal atmosphere. We were hoping for authentic Persian and French pastries and both were a miss. Don't get me wrong, it's not terrible (except the rice) but not in any way shape or form persian or middle eastern. If that's what you're after, Saffron isn't the place.

    Scotty C.

    We recently look home a box of pastries and sweets to try and most of it was pretty great. I know already I love their croissants because they supply Lodi and I order them often. The croissants are massive and one could fed a small family. We had the chocolate which is a favorite and also tried the strawberry which I really enjoyed. For the desserts, there were a couple I wasn't a huge fan of and mostly because they were drier than expected. Those were the triple chocolate cake with shavings on top and the eclair. As a chocolate lover, I expected the cake to be my favorite, but we both agreed it was dry and definitely a miss. The brownie with frosting and the cream puff were both very tasty, but the stars of the show ere the chocolate cheesecake and the strawberry shortcake. Combining chocolate and cheesecake is always a win for me, but we were shocked by how good the strawberry short cake was. Especially after not enjoying the chocolate cake, the strawberry one was moist and delicious. We'll definitely be getting those two items next time.

    Chicken Fahsenjoon - pomegranate reduction with Basmati rice and grilled veggies
    Kris G.

    Can't believe I've lived in Charleston my entire life without having really eaten here! I've popped into the Bakery to pick up a cake (which was very reasonably priced for the quality and size) and noticed that they have a deli grab section and a counter with nice bread options (not GF) but didn't even fathom what I was missing. I have even passed by this restaurant for years never knowing that they also serve dinner. That being said this little GEM didn't disappoint on the price point being downtown nor the portion size... Not to mention the flavor sensations of the Middle Eastern flare. The ambiance is that of a welcoming deli-cum dining establishment with some various art prints along the wall and ample seating inside and out back on their patio. The service was relatively quick considering we had a show right next door at the Gailkard and were able to order, eat, grab a drink and make it to the concert prior to downbeat! I'd definitely try the food at least once even if you think that ME eats aren't for you! I know I'll be back for sure. The dolmados were tender and flavorful and the tatziki was a welcomed touch stop a bed of lettuce served with a lemon. The Chicken Fehsenjoon was served as 2l3 boneless chicken thighs atop a generous portion of basmati rice prepared with saffron, carrots, dried cherries, chickpeas (a slightly sweet flavor to it) and the chargeilled veggies were a nice touch (though I found it interesting that the onions were both flash charred yet not quite cooked enough for me at the same time). The Chicken and shrimp kabob skewers were another hit at the table as well. All in all the menu is fairly extensive and I can't wait to go back and try more! Also, free parking in their front lot (AND back lot after 6)!

    Chocolate Marquis
    John B.

    This shop on the edge of Charleston's downtown has a casual vibe. I got takeout; there wasn't much in the way of free parking in the immediate vicinity but I snuck in and out quickly. The place clearly emphasizes desserts, and my block of chocolate-y goodness was about as indulgent as it looks. On the other hand, this place offers a vegan menu, and I picked up a falafel wrap, which I ended up eating later. It had an appealing flavor mix, but with a bit too much salt. It wasn't a big wrap for the price, but a vegan searching for food in this area may find it worthwhile. The first time I tried ordering online from here, the app broke for some reason.

    Ham and Cheese Omelette with a bagel and hashbrowns
    Nancy P.

    Saffron Restaurant and Bakery is located downtown Charleston across the street from the Gaillard Center. The food is tasty, served freshly cooked and hot. They have a large range of bake goods which is displayed nicely for customers to see. They have a nice variety of choice in bake goods and menu items from breakfast, lunch and dinner. The potion sizes are large and worth the price. They offer indoor and outdoor covered seat areas. The staff is friendly and helpful. I enjoy eating at Saffrons. Always leave satisfied

    Nadchen A.

    We went to Saffron to pick up some pastries & coffee before heading back home. When we got inside, there was a line to order at the front. We waited for a bit, but they were so busy. It looked like there was a conference going on and the whole conference chose to eat there lol. Servers were going back and forth from the tables through the line we were waiting in to get to the kitchen. Service was timely and the person at the cashier was nice. I just ordered the Strawberry Croissant and Cheese Croissant. Both pastries were fantastic. Both were flaky and not too sweet. The filling in the strawberry croissant was great. Once I started, I finished them quick lol. My friend got some of the day old pastries too and those still tasted great. I was impressed at what we got and if I'm ever in the area again, I'd come back.

    Strawberry Short Cake
    Shavonne B.

    Came here to get a quick bite to eat while on the way to the African American museum. Inside is very relaxed, there are tables if you want to sit and eat and also little bar chairs for if you want to just order at the register. I got there around 1130am and they let me know that breakfast ended at 11am, so I ended up getting them ham and cheese croissant and the strawberry shortcake from the case. For the ham and cheese croissant I asked the lady at the register to warm it up, and she warmed it up for me but it was hot in some places and freezing cold in others. When I requested for her to warm it up again she said that she wouldn't recommend it because it would get really greasy...so I just ate the croissant the way it was. It was okay, not really sure how it's the most popular item here though. The star of the show was the strawberry shortcake! The strawberries were so fresh, the icing and cake were both so light and fluffy!!! I should've gotten one to go!! If you're in the area definitely go grab that!!

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    Delicious she crab soup and spinach pie! Yummy Mediterranean cuisine and yummy pastries!

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