La Pâtisserie
404 King St, Charleston, SC
Crema's Take
“This Charleston gem pairs beautifully crafted pastries with creative specialty drinks like their signature Ruby and expertly steamed matcha lattes, earning consistent praise for both visual appeal and genuine flavor. The bright, welcoming space draws folks in for leisurely afternoons, though seating fills up quickly and pricing skews toward the premium side. While the baked goods and atmosphere shine, it's worth noting the staff seem stretched thin—a place with real potential that could use some love behind the counter.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
We loved this pastry shop! They had a great selection. We got the Ruby, hot chocolate, and a butterscotch brioche and they were all fantastic. If busy, there isn’t many places to sit though. Greatly enjoyed it!
The bread is excellent and the atmosphere is pleasant, but the staff seem completely burnt out and unwelcoming. They deserve better compensation and stronger incentives.
A wonderful experience. One of the best cafes I have had the pleasure of visiting. The overall look is very clean and welcoming. The food doesn’t just look beautiful, but tastes incredible. The blueberry muffin, a classic item, was probably the best I’ve had in my life. The…
This place is a little pricy ($24 for two after tip. They tasted fine but for the price and size, I guess was expecting a bit more. I got the ruby and the royal .They tasted pretty similar with the royal having a more nutty taste. The store was exceptionally clean
Don’t get fooled. That bakery has nothing French except the name. Quality is horrible. Even frozen pastries taste better. $20 for 2 pastries is a ripoff. The pastries and the pastry shop look good. But that’s all you will get for your money. Extremely disappointed.
Crema Reviews
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