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The History of Olde Colony Bakery
The History of the Benne Wafer
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Olde Colony Bakery: A Brief History
Olde Colony Bakery is the oldest family-operated bakery in the historic Charleston area. Since the late 1940's, it has taken great pride in sharing its rich Southern heritage and unique Low Country specialties with visitors and locals. Among the favorites are the Original Charleston Benne Wafer, Benne Cheese Zingers, Cream Bread and Cinnamon Raisin Bread. 
 
The Rix family, including son-in-law Jim, have owned the business since 1990.  The Bakery relocated to a larger facility in neighboring Mount Pleasant in August 2000 to meet their customer's needs. All specialty items continue to be made and packed the old fashioned way…by hand.

"Everything I have tasted has been delicious, from your Benne Wafers to your Cream Bread. My special treat for visiting guests, is to make sure I have plenty of Benne Wafer Turn Down bags to place on their pillows at night. It makes them feel like they are truly on vacation."
Brenda Lee
Mt. Pleasant, SC