Charles Street Bakery — Restaurant in La Plata

Being from NY, I’m no stranger to good bakeries. And like most New Yorkers, I have my opinion of things and always think I’m right. Lol 😂. So I decided to venture into town to check out the Charles Street Bakery, here in La Plata.

I find the Charles Street Bakery to be a “Local Gem with Delicious Treats”

As an advocate for supporting local businesses, I recently visited the Charles Street Bakery in La Plata, MD. My main objective was to pick up their highly recommended chocolate chip cookies, for a BBQ that I was going to—or as they call them down here, a “cook out”. So I purchased two dozen of these chocolate chip cookies 🍪 . Overall, my experience was quite satisfactory, earning the bakery a solid four-star rating.

The bakery itself is on the smaller side, which led to a bustling atmosphere during my visit. It was clearly a popular spot, with locals filling up the cozy space. While the crowd made it slightly challenging to navigate, it also added to the charm and warmth of the bakery.

Now, let's talk about the highlight—the chocolate chip cookies. They were absolutely delicious! Each bite offered a delightful combination of a soft, chewy center and a slightly crispy edge. The chocolate chips were generously embedded throughout, providing a rich and indulgent experience. It was evident that these cookies were crafted with care and quality ingredients.

Furthermore, I was thrilled to support a local business that takes pride in their creations. The Charles Street Bakery's commitment to serving the community shines through their delectable treats. Despite the crowded space, the staff managed to work with each customer as fast as they could. They did it in a “manner of fact type of way”, rather than friendly. But perhaps that was because it was busy.

While my experience was overall satisfactory, there were a few minor inconveniences due to the store's limited size. However, it's important to remember that this is a small establishment, and the team does their best to accommodate the steady flow of customers.

So if you're seeking a local gem in La Plata, the Charles Street Bakery is worth a visit. Their chocolate chip cookies are truly a treat for the taste buds, and the opportunity to support a local business adds an extra layer of satisfaction. Just be prepared for a bustling environment due to...

I went to Charles Street bakery to place a cake order 3 days after they made my beautiful delicious red velvet cake (the purple one). I told them that I want it exactly like the previous cake that I had gotten (size wise) but this time I want carrot cake. The same person that took both cake orders responded by saying ok so 6in 3 layers then? And I said yes. Because I wanted a tall cake like the previous one, so we both had an understanding. I go pick up the cake yesterday and I see that the cake is not tall at all from the glass fridge. I tell the cashier who was the one that took my order that I ordered a 3 layer cake and that my cake was supposed to be taller, which she agreed. She tells them in the back that it was supposed to be a 3 layer cake and they tell her that is a 3 layer cake. When I tell you I was so blown away that that was a 3 layer cake… like I was so confused. The cashier brought me “manager”. Kathy (manager) proceeded to tell me that carrot cakes are thinner than other cakes and reassured me that it is 3 layers. I told her that I specifically told the person who took my order that I wanted the cake to be as tall as my last one so that’s why she put down 3 layers on the order sheet. I’m very annoyed because this second cake (black) was much more expensive than the first cake (purple). I honestly wasn’t going to take the cake but they have a contract that you only get 50% back. I was not going to let them keep $45 which I honestly think should have been the price of that cake. Katie the “manager” pretty much blames it on still having to staff and gave me her number so that I can place my order trough her next time so there would not be any confusion. Katie said that next time say you want 4 layers when ordering a carrot cake, i don’t believe 4 layers would have been enough for that height, i thinking 6 layers. To make things worse the cake was extremely dry. Charles Street Bakery does make very beautiful cakes and can voucher for their red velvet cake because it was moist and delicious . I would advise you to think twice when ordering a carrot cake from them for a...

Pay close attention here, a worthwhile review read. Approximately a year ago, I bought a Keylime pie from this place. It barely tasted like Key lime. I called in kindly and told the person in charge that it didn’t have Harley any lime taste to it. They seem to understand but that was my first experience besides a few other times that I’ve gone by this place. The reason for my one star review is that yesterday I went in there to get some Key lime pie and or some treats. They had no Key lime pies, but had key lime slices. Now, here’s where it gets interesting they sell one small crooked piece for nine bucks, for one slice of pie. OK that’s a lot of money, so out of a principal, I elected not to go with it, but they sold me one anyways, along with four other items, 2 Cinnabon ( Very Stale!) with some nuts on top of it and some 2 macaroons they bagged everything up. I went home looking forward to Key lime pie after a nice steak, my treat for the week. I opened it up and noticed that the slice of lime that they stuck in top of it was shriveled and dried up. Oh my God this is a 2 to 3 day old piece of pie, I took a bite of it and it taste like cheesecake. It’s like they serve a cheesecake with a piece of lime stuck on top of it. This place is way overrated and took advantage of this consumer. I think the only reason why they get away with this retail behavior is they have no competition. Today my wife and I went to a grocery store to get some vegetables. I bought a couple bakery items from a major grocery store. Their bakery items tasted better (Half the price of this Place). Oh my God I just feel ripped off and I have to share this with the public, This place charges top end price for the flavor of old food. Believe me I have plenty of money and will pay for quality. But never again will Charles Street Bakery see any of our business, and I will make sure to tell everyone I know when any type of conversation of bakery goods comes up, never go to that place. If you don’t believe me, just pay attention and check it out for yourself you will be disappointed....