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From West African roots to a Charleston staple - Olde Colony Bakery has been a Lowcountry treasure since the 1940s. Handcrafted by Peter and Leila Kikos with recipes well over 150 years old, every bite of our cookies is a taste of history. #charlestontradition #charlestonfood #bennewafer #charlestonpreservation #oldecolonybakery #charlestonhistory
✨Introducing The Benne Basket✨ Our beautifully handwoven Benne basket is here - filled with Southern charm and delicious tradition! Each basket is filled with 4 customizable handmade Olde Colony Cookie Bags, plus a Nana’s Praline for the perfect sweet touch🍪 🛒Build your own in-store or online and create a one-of-a-kind gift packed with Lowcountry flavor! #Bennebasket #bennewafer #originalbennewafer #sweetsoutherncharm #sweetsoutherncharmbakery #chsfoodie #charlestonfood #charlestontravelplans
Experience the charm of the Lowcountry with our limited edition Lowcountry Luxury Basket!🧺✨ Filled with the finest Southern treats and inspired by Charleston’s rich Southern heritage, it’s the perfect gift for any occasion. Shop now in store or online (link in bio) while supplies last as we have a limited stock of these beautiful baskets!🕰️
#lowcountryluxury #chseatslocal #charlestonfood #southernelegance
We are looking to expand our retail market in the Southeast and beyond - let’s grow together! 🛍️🍯 Stock our Original Charleston Benne Wafers, or one of our other 8 great flavors, and take advantage of our current promo on Faire: Buy 3 cases, get 20% off the 3rd! Visit our website (link listed at the bottom) to get started!🍪✨ If you’re a retailer and have any questions, feel free to reach out to us directly at sales@oldecolonybakery.net. 😄 #chsfoodie #chsretail #bennewafers #oldecolonybakery #charlestonretail #charlestonfood #charlestonfoodie https://www.oldecolonybakery.com/wholesale/
Hey Y’all! We wanted to let you know that we are freshly stocked with all of our wonderful homemade cookies and other Local Southern Delicacies.
You can stop by our retail shop or order online at Oldecolonybakery.com! #shoplocalchs #chsfoodie #chsfood #charlestonfood #charlestonfoodies
What is a Benne Wafer?
A Benne Wafer is a thin, crispy, sweet, and slightly salty cookie made with toasted sesame seeds. A true Lowcountry delicacy, these treats originated right here in Charleston, SC!
✨ A Taste of History ✨
Benne Wafers have been a part of the Lowcountry since Colonial times. The word benne (Bantu for sesame) traces back to East Africa, brought through West Africa by enslaved Africans to the Southern U.S., where sesame was widely cultivated.
In Bantu tradition, eating these cookies is believed to bring good luck—and we like to think so too! 🍀
🍪 Our Original Recipe 🍪
Our Benne Wafer recipe dates back over 100 years and is said to be the only existing original recipe!
👨🍳 Who Are We?
We’re Olde Colony Bakery, the oldest operating bakery in Charleston, serving the community since 1940. We’ve been crafting Benne Wafers ever since, honoring the rich heritage and flavors of the Lowcountry.
Whether you`re a longtime fan or trying them for the first time, we invite you to taste a piece of Charleston history with our famous Original Benne Wafers!
#BenneWafers #CharlestonEats #TasteHistory #OldeColonyBakery
‘Tis the season ☃️❄️🌲
Jim’s Famous Fruitcake is back in stock with a limited supply - Come by and get some while they last!
It features cherries, dates, pineapples, fancy pecans, and a delightful apricot glaze🍒🍍.
Please see the sizing & pricing below:
1 - Pound: $21.99
1.5 Pound: $31.49
3 pound: $59.99
We can’t wait to see you!
Happy Holiday’s Y’all, please see our December hours below!!🎄🎅🏽🕎☃️❄️
December Hours:
Mon-Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Sunday: Closed
We can’t wait to see you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at 843-216-3232 or oldecolonybakery@gmail.com.
Our products are processed in a facility that processes and houses tree nuts and sesame seeds.
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