€€€€ • Mediterránea • Ansonborough
Since 1986, Saffron Cafe & Bakery has been a downtown Charleston original, a place where Southern hospitality meets scratch-made baking on East Bay Street. We bake everything in-house daily: flaky croissants, artisan sourdough, custom celebration cakes, and pastries you can watch being crafted through our open bakery window. Our kitchen serves up Lowcountry classics like shrimp & grits, blackened mahi, and slow-smoked brisket, alongside fresh salads, sandwiches, and daily specials. Perfect before a Gaillard performance or for a leisurely weekend brunch with the family. Ask about our private events and custom cake orders. Come hungry, leave happy.