The short answer is… we probably do! Many vendors and stores sell our cookies and bread. We’re working on getting a full list to post on the website but in the meantime, if you’re wondering if we’re in your area, just contact us or call the store at (800) 722-9932. And if not, you can always order cookies online!

Benne wafers stay fresh for up to 6 months. However, we make them fresh every day so do not feel like you need to order your cookies months in advance. We do request you place large orders as soon as you can so we can plan when to bake your cookies for your event.

We know there are many stresses in planning a large event, we do our best to always make sure we’re the easiest part of your arrangements!

We get this question a lot because we used to bake cakes when we were on King St, downtown Charleston. But these days, we don’t make any kind of cake except fruit cake, which is available during the Christmas holiday season. Please call (800) 722-9932 to order one (local pickup only).

The nutritional information is located on the back of all our bags. The label for the Benne Wafer reads as follows: Sugar, Enriched Unbromated Flour (wheat), Egg Whites, Sesame Seeds, Palm Oil (trans fat free), Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda. Our Benne Wafers are locally handmade with no artifical flavors, color, or sweeteners!

Soon, we are going to post pictures of all the nutritional labels for our bags so you can know in advance what’s in each of our products!

We love dogs!  And, we love to hear about your furry four-legged friends, however at this time we do not specifically make treats just for them. We will take your suggestion into consideration and see if in the future we can build the treats into our baking process. In the meantime, we’ll look the other way if a few cookies happen to fall under the table.

Unfortunately, most of our products are made with flour. Also, we do not bake our cookies and breads in a gluten-free environment. Currently, we don’t have the ability to thoroughly clean our machines, pans, and tables to ensure your safety when it comes to nut or gluten allergies.  We would love to accomodate you but we cannot at this time.

Over the years we’ve done several counts and the number fluctuates from time to time but on average you can expect about 250-270 cookies. I will say though, we’re better at baking than counting so please be kind if our numbers are off by a little.

No, we currently do not have any trans fat ingredients in our products. We also do not use hydrogenated oils or chemicals. We hand mix all of our products too! Over the years our recipes have changed slightly but the most significant one was the switch from margarine, as seen in our Travel Channel video, to a trans fat free product – Palm Oil! Most importantly, the switch did not alter the taste. Our Benne Wafers continue to be beloved by many!

“These salty-and-sweet toasted sesame cookies are a longtime Charleston favorite. Olde Colony Bakery has been making them for more than 70 years.”

— Southern Living

“These salty-and-sweet toasted sesame cookies are a longtime Charleston favorite. Olde Colony Bakery has been making them for more than 70 years.”

— Southern Living

“These salty-and-sweet toasted sesame cookies are a longtime Charleston favorite. Olde Colony Bakery has been making them for more than 70 years.”

— Southern Living

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We want to let you know that we will be closed next Thursday and Friday, July 24th and 25th. We will be back and fully operational the following Monday. All online orders made Wednesday Afternoon- Friday of next week will be processed the following week. If you have any questions please reach out to sales@oldecolonybakery.net. 
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🎁Shipping Update - Great News🎉

Earlier this month, we saw an unexpected spike in our UPS and FedEx shipping rates — and we heard your concerns, loud and clear.

We’re happy to let you know that we’ve negotiated new, lower rates with UPS to help ease the burden and are currently working towards doing the same with FedEx. 🤝

Our customers mean everything to us, and we’re always working behind-the-scenes to keep things fair, affordable, and transparent. 

We are humbled and proud to be the oldest operating bakery in the great state of South Carolina and are very appreciative of your continued support. 

If you have any questions about shipping, or anything order related, feel free to reach out to us at sales@oldecolonybakery.net or call at 843-216-3232.

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Thank you @live5news for stopping by the bakery to learn a bit more us and the history of the Benne Wafer. Jack, our Operations Manager, did a fantastic job representing us and loved having you. We are so excited to keep serving the Low Country 🍪
Hop into Easter with our Easter Special!!🐰🌺🍪

Buy 6 bags of our handmade cookies and get the 7th for FREE. 

Perfect for gift giving or family events, check out our website to get your Easter Special today!! #bennewafers #charlestonfoodie #charlestoneats #chsbakery #charlestonbakery #chslocal #charlestonfood
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