Harken Cafe & Bakery in Charleston, SC
Harken Cafe & Bakery in Charleston, SC
Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
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Harken Cafe & Bakery

A cake shop at 62 Queen Street in Charleston, SC.

Cake shop Hours listed
Get directions (843) 718-3626 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 3 PM
Thursday7 AM – 3 PM
Friday7 AM – 3 PM
Saturday8 AM – 3 PM
Sunday8 AM – 1 PM

52 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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62 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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Address62 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone(843) 718-3626
StyleCake shop
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center0.9 mi southeast

About Harken Cafe & Bakery

Harken Cafe & Bakery is a cake shop at 62 Queen Street, 0.9 mi southeast of the Charleston city center. Besides being a cake shop, it is also listed as bakery café.

Our Charleston directory counts 89 bakeries in total — about one per 1,772 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: The Black Door Café at 115 Meeting Street, less than 0.1 mi away.

The listed hours start at 7 AM and run as late as 3 PM, for about 52 hours across 7 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

The listing mentions outdoor seating.

Services and amenities

Outdoor seating Wi-Fi

What to order

Typical items at a cake shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Cake flavors

  • Almond wedding cakeWhite cake perfumed with almond extract and finely ground almonds, delicate and fragrant, long a classic choice for wedding tiers.
  • MarbleVanilla and chocolate batters swirled together in the pan, so each slice reveals its own ribbon pattern and two flavors.
  • ConfettiVanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles baked into the batter, leaving cheerful colored specks throughout; a long-standing birthday party favorite.
  • Spiced carrotDense, moist spice cake with grated carrot, cinnamon and chopped walnuts, sturdy enough to stack into multiple tiers.

Fillings

  • Raspberry preservesTart, seedy raspberry jam spread between layers; it cuts through rich buttercream and leaves a vivid ribbon of color in each slice.
  • Lemon curdSilky, tangy curd cooked from lemon juice, eggs and butter, adding a bright, puckery layer to vanilla or almond cake.
  • Dark chocolate ganacheMelted dark chocolate whisked with warm cream, setting into a dense, fudgy layer between chocolate or vanilla sponges.
  • Bavarian creamVanilla custard lightened with whipped cream, cool and pudding-like; pairs especially well with layers of sliced fruit.

Frostings & finishes

  • Swiss meringue buttercreamSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.
  • Cream cheese frostingTangy, soft frosting of cream cheese and butter, the traditional partner for red velvet, carrot and hummingbird cakes.
  • Rolled fondantPliable sugar paste rolled over the cake for a seamless matte surface, used for sculpted shapes and detailed themed designs.
  • Stabilized whipped creamAiry, lightly sweetened cream held firm with a stabilizer; well suited to fruit cakes and kept refrigerated until serving.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Harken Cafe & Bakery in Charleston, SC
Harken Cafe & Bakery
Harken Cafe & Bakery in Charleston, SC
Harken Cafe & Bakery
Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo
Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Aisle — illustrative photo
Illustrative photo

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Questions about Harken Cafe & Bakery

What are Harken Cafe & Bakery's hours?
Harken Cafe & Bakery's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 3 PM; Sat: 8 AM – 3 PM; Sun: 8 AM – 1 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Harken Cafe & Bakery open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 1 PM.
What time does Harken Cafe & Bakery open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Harken Cafe & Bakery located?
Harken Cafe & Bakery is at 62 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Harken Cafe & Bakery?
The listed phone number is (843) 718-3626.
What should I order at Harken Cafe & Bakery?
As a cake shop, typical picks include Almond wedding cake, Marble, Raspberry preserves, and Lemon curd. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Harken Cafe & Bakery?
Nearby options include The Black Door Café (less than 0.1 mi), Le Chambertin (0.1 mi), and Market Street Bakery And Cafe (0.2 mi).

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