Euro Foods Bakery & Cafe

Euro Foods Bakery & Cafe is a gourmet grocery store in Charleston, SC, specializing in Eastern European cuisine and products. Located at 1664 Old Towne Road in West Ashley, the business serves customers with a range of deli meats and fish, herbs and spices, breads, desserts, cheeses, and canned goods. The café offers prepared foods including fresh pierogi, borscht, pelmeni, blini, sandwiches, and khachapuri, a cheese-stuffed bread. It operates with café hours from Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and is closed on Sundays. The store is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with hours subject to change. The business holds a 4.70 rating based on 276 reviews.

Founded in 2006 by Maka Aptsiauri and Aleksandr Pavlichenko, Euro Foods Bakery & Cafe reflects the culinary traditions of Georgia and Ukraine. Aptsiauri, originally from the Republic of Georgia, and Pavlichenko, from Ukraine, both arrived in the United States without speaking English and have since become U.S. citizens. Before establishing the business in Charleston, Pavlichenko worked as a specialist technician at Miller House in New York, while Aptsiauri developed her passion for cooking through experience in the food and beverage industry. Their shared vision led to the creation of a space where native Eastern European dishes are prepared and served alongside imported goods, introducing regional flavors to the Charleston community.

The business is recognized for having thorough, well-documented information available online, contributing to its strong presence in local search and discovery. Its offerings and operations reflect a deep commitment to authenticity and hospitality, rooted in family and cultural heritage. In Charleston’s diverse food scene, Euro Foods Bakery & Cafe stands out as a destination for rich, home-cooked Eastern European fare.

Services:

• Breads
• Cheeses
• Deli Meats and Fish
• Desserts
• Herbs and Spices