Gala Bakery and Cafe is located in the beautiful Old Village of Mt. Pleasant. Come enjoy delicious food, decadent desserts, coffee, spirits, and much more in our cozy environment. Gala also features wine, beer, and cocktail menus! Our Full Tea service is offered daily by reservation. Since opening in 2014, Gala desserts has been committed to creating a unique experience for our patrons.
So whether you are craving our famous chocolate mousse cake, a Chicken Cranberry Panini, a Salted Caramel Martini or a fresh flakey Fig & Manchego pastry, we are confident that you will love what you find at Gala. In addition to our in-house offerings, Gala specializes in wedding cakes, specialty cakes, and mini desserts.
So whether you are craving our famous chocolate mousse cake, a Chicken Cranberry Panini, a Salted Caramel Martini or a fresh flakey Fig & Manchego pastry, we are confident that you will love what you find at Gala. In addition to our in-house offerings, Gala specializes in wedding cakes, specialty cakes, and mini desserts.
Services
At GALA executive pastry chef Jaclyn Story loves to create cakes that range from traditional to whimsical. Cakes that taste as good as they look. Everything is made from scratch with all natural ingredients. Visit the cake flavors page to see our wide selection to suit you and your guests tastes. If you have special requests or dietary needs, we will be glad to work with you.
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Michelle R.
Oct 06, 2021
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Shamila P.
Jun 08, 2021
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Bobby C.
Mar 20, 2021
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Craig S.
Feb 17, 2021
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Hidden little spot in Avondale. The staff was very friendly and helpful while decisions were made.
Came here with a small group and were the only ones there. We all got desserts and drinks. It was all very tasty and adorable.
Kinda feels like they try to do a lot of different things, which would be harder if more people arrived, but it was nice having our private staff. Haha!
I'll keep it in mind, since it feels like a great dessert spot after a dinner date.
Came here with a small group and were the only ones there. We all got desserts and drinks. It was all very tasty and adorable.
Kinda feels like they try to do a lot of different things, which would be harder if more people arrived, but it was nice having our private staff. Haha!
I'll keep it in mind, since it feels like a great dessert spot after a dinner date.
Laura B.
Nov 19, 2020
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Angela F.
Oct 31, 2020
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Dunn W.
Oct 01, 2020
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Went there for tea on my birthday and was slightly disappointed. I have done so many teas and all my experiences have been overwhelming. I was not overwhelmed here. My scones were a little dry and came with icing on them (never experienced that before). Our server said, "yeah, I know. It's the owner's preference." People should be told this when booking a reservation. Also, the tea tray with goodies was set up already (also a first). How long had it been at our table before we arrived? Certainly, it doesn't give the impression of making things "fresh." I did
Kristin S.
Aug 18, 2020
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Evan G.
Aug 06, 2020
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Gala Desserts on Savannah Highway in West Ashley has delicious desserts that are well worth a visit to check out. The location is very convenient to many restaurants for an after meal dessert or for a snack during the middle of the day. They have an excellent selection of desserts that make it hard to choose from sometimes, but there is no wrong choice as everything I have tried has been really good.
NorCal Review
Apr 22, 2020
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Amy C.
Jan 26, 2020
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S. Timothy G.
Dec 30, 2019
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So first, the positive. . . The young lady behind the counter was charming and had excellent service instincts. The coffee was exquisite. The atmosphere was nice and they were open and happy to accommodate on a cold, somewhat wet, and dead evening. Now, I don't know if we just ordered the wrong desserts, but they were totally substandard. The carrot cake was dry, tasted not even vaguely like it had ever been introduced to carrots, and had some grainy, white icing that seemed like it would have been more at home on a cinnamon bun or some such. Also, last I checked, carrot cake contains spices
Priscilla S.
Nov 21, 2019
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Love this spot. Always my go-to for dessert after dinner in Avondale! Super cute, low-key spot with a friendly staff. They also have a great happy hour on dessert drinks during weekdays. Gluten Free desserts are also available, which is excellent because I have GF friends :) Check it out, you won't be sorry!
Chrissy F.
Nov 03, 2019
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You'll find yourself at a charming place with Gala Desserts! They have an extensive menu of drinks, desserts, and delish lunch/dinner nibbles. We tried the creamy hummus and toasted pita, sipped some outstanding cocktails, and enjoyed the pressed paninis (you choose your sides). 'Tis the season for pumpkin everything and used that as our compass to help decide from the plethora of options. We went with the pumpkin cheesecake drizzled with house-made caramel; found it to be a toothsome treat! The chai latte can't be beat either!
Shelby R.
May 21, 2019
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This place is so awesome- amazing quiche, breakfast casseroles, tapas, cappuccinos and alcohol!! Total hidden gem, this little cafe is perfect for a casual meet up, or knocking out some work. The owner is so down to earth and sweet. Put this place on your list! Oh, and their hours are freakin awesome!
Tammy J.
May 04, 2019
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Pros: This place is adorable, with a nice variety of furnishings and dishware to give it an eclectic feel. The lady who prepared our to-go desserts and checked us out was friendly and helpful.
Cons: This was the worst carrot cake I've ever had. The layers were clearly undercooked. There was also a strange crust/crunch that seemed like brown sugar or something. The whole thing had an odd flavor and was inedible. My brother's cookies and cream cake was also weird tasting. Unfortunate.
Cons: This was the worst carrot cake I've ever had. The layers were clearly undercooked. There was also a strange crust/crunch that seemed like brown sugar or something. The whole thing had an odd flavor and was inedible. My brother's cookies and cream cake was also weird tasting. Unfortunate.
Summer H.
Mar 20, 2019
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Best place to get desserts in Charleston!!! Every time I visit it is such a great experience! Everything is delicious! My favorite is the blueberry cobbler or cannoli cake. The breakfast casserole is the best I have ever had. The inside is so cute and relaxing. The coffee is always perfect. Wish I could eat here every day.
Nicole R.
Sep 14, 2018
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Fabulous! Slipped by here Friday night with friends Thank heavens.... We could not decide and shared three amazing desserts
Key lime cheesecake a mile high and tart to perfection. Peanut butter mouse that melted in your mouth. Followed by a lemon dooflatchie that was refreshing and light.
We will be back over and over to see what delights call from the case. Beautiful decor comfortable hang out. Perfect fit for Avondale
Key lime cheesecake a mile high and tart to perfection. Peanut butter mouse that melted in your mouth. Followed by a lemon dooflatchie that was refreshing and light.
We will be back over and over to see what delights call from the case. Beautiful decor comfortable hang out. Perfect fit for Avondale
Megan T.
Aug 20, 2018
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I have actually never been to Gala Desserts. We are trying to plan a dessert party of 30-50 people and found Gala Desserts as an option for our party.
I contacted the store via e-mail, and it took about a week to finally get a response. I am planning this party with another person (lives out of country) and I live out of state, so our ability to come and meet was pretty slim. We were originally planning in July, but the response to meet on a Saturday with plenty of advance notice (a month), was that she travels a lot in the summer with her family or has a lot going on and was not sure that
I contacted the store via e-mail, and it took about a week to finally get a response. I am planning this party with another person (lives out of country) and I live out of state, so our ability to come and meet was pretty slim. We were originally planning in July, but the response to meet on a Saturday with plenty of advance notice (a month), was that she travels a lot in the summer with her family or has a lot going on and was not sure that
