Le Chambertin

Another visit to Charleston, I had to come back to Le Chambertin for lunch. I had the ham and cheese croissant but was also eyeing the quiche. I wanted either coffee or tea but they only had black coffee, much to my dismay. The guy in the counter was nice when I asked what the food options were. I would love to come back for a glass of champagne and sit in the outdoor area. The weather today was nice enough to sit outside.

There is no better croissant in the region! Our favorite is chocolate but we got some different varieties this trip!

Super small shop with a good selection and cute sitting area out front.

While they didn't have quite what we came for, they kindly helped me pick out some other options.

This authentic quaint French bakery with peaceful outdoor seating has freshly baked croissants, pastries, and French imported jams, mustard, etc. The baker kindly allowed us to take a short video of the interior, as long as he was not in it. The cinnamon pastry was buttery and delicious but a bit heavy. They did not have beignets. The almond croissant was flaky and better than any that I've had in Charleston, but none that I've had could compare with French Memories Bakery from our locality. Only two customers are allowed in the bakery at a time.

Nothing I love more than a rude business owner. It kind of closes the stomach personally. I went to take a photo and video of the food for my trip. She rudely yelled at me to stop and delete the footage. So I don't think I'd want my friends to experience such a rude woman. That being said I still kept my order and did enjoy the things I tried. You do with information as you will. And enjoy my forbidden croissant footage.

We came in on a weekend morning to try a few pastries. They looked great but one bite proved they were not baked that morning. Maybe not even the morning before. This shocked us considering the owners are French. Maybe they don't think Americans care. We did.
I don't mind paying top dollar for fresh pastries but I do for stale pastries. Just bake off less each day and keep your product fresh.

If you can be sure they baked that morning I'd say try them but if not, keep walking.

Only place I can get authentic imports I can only find in France! Owners were lovely, they welcomed our dog for a morning coffee, cute spot and delicious food.

This is an adorable little French bakery. We walked right past but then the kind people at goat.sheep.cow directed us here in our search for a croissant. Thank goodness they did! Our group had a croissant, a cheese danish, and an almond croissant. Each was better than the last. The pastry was so flaky and fresh, the flavors so lush, and the whole place was just adorable. The proprietor was very kind as well. Check out this tucked-away spot with the red umbrellas!

So I want to start out by saying if your looking for a good crossiant. This is definitely the place. But if you like good service don't visit. I don't know if she woke up on the wrong side of the bed but she was kinda mean. Yelled when we tried to take a picture of our own food and was very irritated like she was mad we were buying from her.

Delicious cappuccino and pain raisin! The most beautiful setting. You can request a mug if you're staying which is a fine touch. Highly recommend.

Outstanding croissants. The best we've had in Charleston. This will become a regular stop for weekend breakfasts. Quaint and off the beaten path, not overrun with tourists.