Such a warm and inviting place to sit and indulge in one of their many treats! The staff was very friendly and helpful and their coffee was great. I ordered a basic chocolate cupcake and it was rich and fresh. I would definitely recommend a trip to this bakery.
Love the quaint little shop. The pastries and treats are sure winners for me, I can't fault them. Love the peacan tartlets and red velvet cupcakes.
I had my 21st cake done here and while the chocolate cake itself was good the fondant and filling was way to sweet to enjoy the cake.
Perhaps I just chose the wrong pairing but I'd defs go back.
Fantastic chocolate fudge brownie, and the best coffee. Very relaxing vibes, to sit outside under a cover and enjoy your coffee and cake. Would definitely go again
I have had mixed experiences of Charly's over the years. No doubt it's an institution, and a fun bakery to visit, especially with first timers. I've ordered birthday cakes here for friends once or twice and been slightly disappointed at the texture and flavour of the cakes. But recently, I tried their vegan red velvet cupcakes and I was super impressed. I'll be getting these again soon!
A definite visit. Must have the brownie with extra extra chocolate sauce..... each bite is soo heavenly for chocolate lovers.
Ambience is ok. The staff is very friendly and the star baker sisters are always happy to have a picture with you. Will surely visit each time I'm in CT.
Their chocolate fudge cake is amazing😍 They even pour extra chocolate sauce in the box when you take a take away. Their other products are good to but the chocolate fudge cake is a must try.
Best cakes in town, chocolate slice drenched in chocolate sauce, Sesame Street vanilla cupcakes or customized cakes to meet your needs. Always a pleasure to visit and getting service with a smile!
Their chocolate truffle cake keeps me coming back. Absolutely heavenly. I have tasted their cupcakes and other chocolate cakes but the truffle cake is my favourite 💕
Delicious cupcakes and cakes, possibly a bit overpriced but definitely worth it if you have a super special ocassion. One of the few times I will eat almonds is in these cakes!
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We first went to Charly's a few years ago after watching the show and I really loved the wicked chocolate cake and cupcakes.
When I got married I decided to surprise my wife with the wedding cake from Charly's. I arranged the consultation (think it was with Roch) and went in with an idea of what I wanted. After the consultation the cake we came up with was so much better than what I wanted. It was also important to me that my daughter be part of the cake, which they did perfectly.
3 tiers, bottom 2 tiers were chocolate and top tier was red velvet (red velvet is wife's favourite) which we took with on honeymoon. All 3 tiers were covered in white chocolate ganache (we don't like fondant)
The cake was really amazing.. My wife was amazed at how beautiful it looked, how realistic the toppers were. The cake tasted amazing and our top tier was so fresh and moist even 4 days into our honeymoon. My daughter really loved eating the topper of herself.
I will always be grateful to Charly's for my amazing wedding cake.
A colleague recommended this bakery and described it as the best bakery in central Cape Town. I have to admit although very small the piece of cake and coffee I had was superb.
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It was an ordinary day in the heart of Cape Town, when I visited a bakery, Charly’s Bakery in District Six, but there was nothing ordinary about this bakery.
As you approach the pink and white striped building (representing their cake boxes, of course), you see a glimpse of really funky cake inspired street art. This gives you a little taste of the craziness you might experience inside. There is much more to this colourful building than meets the eye. Built in 1898, it is one of a few original buildings left in the historic area. Before becoming the proud home of the bakery in March 2009, it used to be the Jewish bookstore Beinkenstadt. The building still boasts with some of its original features, and the ceiling and wooden flooring were restored to its previous glory.
Charly’s Bakery, a family-owned business, founded in 1989 by Charly and run today by his wife, Jaqueline (Jackie) Biess, their daughters and their wonderful team of 36 Oompa Loompas, as they are referred to on their tv show, “Charley’s Cake Angels”.
As you enter the bakery, you are surrounded by pops of colour and interesting items, like their chandelier made from tea cups. Their friendly staff assisted me and took me through the variety of cakes they had on offer. I sampled the wicked chocolate cake. This dense, moist brownie-style chocolate cake covered with chocolate ganache was delicious. It is their best seller, closely followed by their smooth and creamy baked cheesecakes, available in 6 different flavours. The bakery is known for their “Mucking Afazing” designer cakes, bright cupcakes and cookies. I could have easily spent hours looking at each of these creations, such is the level of detail on each.
Their portfolio speaks for itself, as they have baked for celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Sir Elton John and South Africa’s very own Archbishop Desmond Tutu to name but a few. They are very popular under the brides to be, so better order your wedding cake early to avoid disappointment.
After sampling the wicked chocolate cake, I was hooked, and I ordered a slice. If you are a chocolate lover, you will love this. They have seating inside, as well as outside the bakery, where you can get some fresh air and enjoy the mountain view while sipping on your coffee and eating their yummy goodies. If you are in a rush, they do takeaways as well, so no excuses.
Charly’s have become such a big part of their community, supporting over 30 different charities. The main charity that they adopted is the “Big Issue”, a non-profit magazine organisation assisting willing unemployed adults to make a living, selling the monthly general-interest magazine. The relationship between them goes back 16 years when Charly’s was still in their Roeland Street premises and the Big Issue was their neighbour. To this day, every Thursday, except over Christmas when they are closed, the Big Issue collects a box of assorted goodies, to enjoy at their weekly vendor meetings.
As baking is in their blood, I asked Daniella (Charly and Jackie’s daughter) to share advice for all the amateur bakers out there. Her advice is quite simply the following:
1. Watch as many YouTube and craftsy demos as you can!
2. Trust in your own innate creativity and play with new ideas
3. Have fun!
4. Innovate, don't imitate
It was a fun place to visit, and their staff was great. It was clear that everything Charly’s baked was made with love. Their quirky cookies also make for some great gifts. Charly’s Bakery gets the DBM splash of approval.
Visiting this bakery is an experience I'd recommend due to its location, decor and layout. The variety of cookies and cakes is vast, as well as the quiches. All in all I was very impressed! The chocolate cheese cake and lemon meringue were out of this world!
I have such mixed feelings about Charly's bakery.
Whenever I have had cake that has been specially ordered for a birthday - it is phenomenal, their wicked chocolate and their lemon meringue are both delicious!
However, on the few occasions I have had something to eat at Charly's I have been less than impressed. Average cupcakes (though the look amazing!), pies and petit fours. Service not great either.
It's a big yes for ordering whole cakes for occasions, but a big no to actually going there for coffee or a bite to eat.
Amazing place that is a must to visit. I had one of my business trips to Cape Town and Charly's Bakery was on definite to do list. I pop in as I was leaving the mother city. Great place very magical. Just reminded me of a wonderful fantasy land. I picked some peti
four's for my wife as a little gift from the mother city. Great place. Neeta Raga-D
Located in Cape Town, Charlys bakery, they have the most beautiful decorated cakes, I have tried the petit fours, the chocolate one is yummy! The cake is moist and delicious!
A must try whenever you visit Cape Town!
The colours are so inviting! A special treat for sure!
Had to pick up a cake for a friend so decided to stay for a chocolate brownie. The brownie was heaven in earth so gooey but not overly sweet just perfect. The only reason they not receiving full marks is because I had some of the cake my friend orders and it was a complete let down after the brownie
Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni
+3.5
I got my birthday petit fours from Charlys two days ago & they are worth the walks from Adderely. They're always fresh. I'm not too keen on the sweetness of the cupcakes & other cakes but every once in a while we all deserve a little Charlys!
Cape Towns legendary bakery!! Their cakes are well known for being amongst the best around as is their savoury section of pies, quiches etc. You can sit outside and eat but I recommend that you take your goodies home with you. You do however need to try their bakery if you haven't done so yet. Order a special Birthday or Wedding cake from them. You won't be disappointed!! They Rock!!!😎😘
Great place; love their pies as they are extremely filling. They have a good set of friendly staff. Haven't tried their sweet things as yet but I can see myself visiting again so I'll give it a try then.
Loving sweet stuff as much as i do, i just had to visit Charly's Bakery! Walked in, was in Sweets Heaven, and couldn't decide what to take! I had a chocolate brownie covered in chocolate sauce, and my partner (a cheesecake lover) had a nice big piece of cheesecake. I loved mine but he was a bit disappointing in the cheesecake he had! I Will definitely go back and take him with to try something else and restore his faith in the bakery!!
It is a must-see place (including an obligatory photo against the wall) and the food is good, but not exceptional. The food does look really nice though and the cupcakes and biscuits look almost too good to eat!
I was excited to visit this iconic bakery after seeing it on tv and in magazines. We went at lunch time and it was super busy. You have to pay for your food upfront and then they will bring the food to your table. It was chaos - they could improve their ordering and paying system so that it is more streamlined and efficient. The quiche was really tasty and other members had the pies who complimented them. Their desserts were great - their chocolate fudge brownie with sauce is beyond decadent - enough to feed 4 people as its so rich. Their cheesecakes were good - specifically their double chocolate cheesecake. Their food items are amazing but if it's good service you after - be patient.
We took the kids there on Saturday and they were so thrilled to choose one of their huge cookies! Love the building, its position and the funky vibe of their "brighter is better" decorated cakes/cupcakes/cookies. A true Cape Town establishment well worth a visit with the backdrop of Table Mountain behind.
When you go to this iconic place, expect and indeed celebrate the queue you are certain to be in.
It's a South African institution and the queues it enjoys are an intricate statement of its stature.
I went with my wife and bought enough pastry, chocolate and biscuit to paralyze a giant African elephant.
It's impossible to make a choice.
It's even harder to bring yourself to eat it.
It's just a slice of pure proudly SA. Surely that's enough........
All I can say is DECADENCE! Situated next to the old castle, this pink building oozes temptation (the good kind). Enjoyed a slice of their "death by chocolate" cake and was in heaven. The outside seating was dirty and I expected better. Service was swift and friendly and glad I could tick this one off my list of to-do's in Cape Town. Please go and visit and be pleasantly surprised.
We came here to have some cake and were not disappointed. The brownies were an absolut highlight and the interior of the shop was decorated lovely! We need to come back to try some of the fancy cupcakes!
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Absolutely the best cake I have ever ever had!!!... I always said when I turn 21 I would love Charly's Bakery to do my cake. I had a few places to choose from but Im so happy I stuck with my first choice of letting Charly's do my cake! I had a picture of a cake I wanted but because I was paying for my own cake and had a budget, I couldnt have the exact cake I wanted. Yet Charly's was so kind and amazing to create a spin off cake according to the cake I originally wanted. Such a creative and unique bakery with amazing, freindly, creative people working there. Was so awesome when we sat down and talked about what the cake would look like and all the creative ideas we can do on the cake. Charly's was soo so excited to do my cake and I was sooo happy and excited they were doing my cake, sticking to the theme I wanted, what I wanted on my cake, what colours I wanted and what flavours I wanted and sticking to my budget at the same time... Their service was excellent, even after working hours they phoned my mom to talk about the cake and kept emailing us, awesome communication!... Well spent money I must say, I paid for my amazing, out of this world cake and for fabulous service!... If I could I would buy a birthday cake from them every year!!! ... Best place for custom cakes!
Went here with a group of friends and all the treats were heavenly!!! Plus they have the freshest things on the planet. I live how attractive the store is, draws your attention immediately. Just that the seating area is beyond small.
Charly's never fail to disappoint me. It always make me happy to walk in there and to see all the quirky innovative designs. I think it is easy to get blaze'about the skill it takes to do this. It is my go-to place for the perfect pick-me-upper gift ( or even an insult, if you need one ;) ). It is like edible greeting cards. Or sometimes one just need to stuff your face with something decadent to drown away your sorrows. My favourite is a slice of Hummingbird cake. It is always so moist and bursting with flavours. This is by far my favourite comfort grab which just put the world right back where it should be. I am and will always be a fan.
Went to the Bakery because I'd seen the show- amazing experience! Vibed with the waitress, food was delicious! Best chocolate cake and brownies and the decor is out of this world. Not only would I go back, I'd be happy to recommend to anyone. Definitely worth every cent- and would happily pay more. Well deserved Cape Town landmark label!
Charly’s Bakery has done amazing things, which have contributed to the East City’s revival, but post TV stardom the quality of their goods has not always been that great. Recently, however, I had a truly amazing slice of cake at Charly’s that put them on the path of redemption for me. I will be back.
aah charlys, pretty much the go to place when you’re looking for quirky party cakes. Their chocolate cupcakes are my favourite and they are only too happy to decorate them exactly the way you want them… naughty or not ;)
Had an incredibly enormous slice of cheesecake here for less than R40! I chose the blueberry white chocolate, which was pretty good but a little dry. The cookies were decorated so nicely and looked really good as well! A friend of mine had a birthday party recently and we had a cake from here, and it was very delicious and really beautiful as well! Definitely would recommend, plus they have shirts too!
I organized a bachelorette party with Charlie’s Bakery. 10/10 the cookies were absolutely delicious and the woman absolutely were in love. I can highly recommend Charlie’s Bakery the food is incredible and their customization on the cookies such as “I do”, “getting hitched” was sublime. Thank you for excellent service
I do love visiting Charlys Bakery, and their muffins are still just the absolute best. I was at the store on a Friday morning on this occasion and I was surprised at how little stock there was. I do remember the store as much bussier but I shall be back. With delights this tasty the memory lingers on.
It feels like a fairytale filled with beautiful colours and fun cupcake designs. Children and even adults would love to receive a cake or cookie from Charlies Bakery. They are a bit expensive but totally worth the treat.
There are savory options for the not-so-sweet tooth. It is still delicious, the presentation thereof is just not their speciality
My family have been using Charly's Bakery for most of our families birthday cakes and they have never disappointed. As a vegan it is such a treat to be able to get a delicious and beautiful cake that I can share with all my loved ones. This year we got the vegan vanilla pound cake that was heavenly, everyone got a slice and even the non vegans went in for seconds. Always a treat to have a cake from Charly's Bakery.
The team is very communicative and kind. I would 100% recommend if you are looking for a customised cake that is as delicious as it is beautiful to place your trust in Charly's Bakery.
JUDITH DE BEER - ROJAS
+5
I was really impressed with the professionalism, rapidity and efficiency of your services. I ordered my son’s cake all the way from Switzerland 🇨🇭and you complied to my every wish. Forever grateful for helping me make a timely surprise for my sons 17th Birthday
unbelievable service from ordering to delivery for my daughter's birfday.
Cup cakes were the best my daughter tasted.
Absolutely phenomenal cake! Beautifully made with such an epic, custom design exactly what we wanted and to top it off it was delicious 🎂 Walked into the venue and when people saw how spectacular the cake looked they immediately asked if it was from Charly’s Bakery 🧁
What an amazing experience, I have ordered two cakes from Charly's Bakery recently - both for special occasion's. Brilliant customer service, the cakes were phenomenal ( both in appearance and taste) and delivered to the door for a small extra fee. Highly recommend
We have been ordering from Charlys Bakery for the last 10 years. They have delivered on creativity and taste and are always willing to listen and make the customer happy and give the customer the best result possible. We attempted their carrot Extravaganza Cake with chocolate ganache inside and white chocolate buttercream outside which was fantastic! Our favourite is their petit fours which is a staple constant yearly! Thank you for being part of our celebrations and journey! We appreciate all of you and all of the staff!
A story totally worth sharing with friends!
On my girlfriend's birthday, they went above and beyond to make sure a personalized cake was delivered to her, even with their crazy schedule.
Even though I was in Italy at the time, they provided awesome assistance through WhatsApp. I got to share all the details, including a quick sketch I made. They even took the time to enhance it and showed me a preview of how my request might look.
The cake was delivered and my girlfriend was over the moon! I really loved how the team added a little extra flair to the delivery, so many laughs and good vibes!
They absolutely nailed it! And you know what the best part is? They played an important role in creating a core memory that will be treasured forever! Thanks a bunch, everyone, and Thomas, you're an awesome friend! I owe you a drink when I swing by!
I'm based in Lisbon and wanted to spoil my mom with something delightful on her birthday. I ordered the most gorgeous cupcakes that according to my family were "mouthwatering!!"🎉💕 Big shout out to the team especially Chenai who was amazing in putting the order together, sending me pics of the cupcakes and arranging everything else including the delivery from the bakery to my mom in Cape-Town. Amazing service and can’t wait to visit in person over my December holiday. Bravo Charly’s Bakery!! 🥰
Barend and Simoné MÜLLER
+5
Superb first time experience.
Had the chocolate fudge brownie and it was super yummy, moist and fresh. The carrot cupcake was tasty. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Loved the creativity and the cookies were delicious.
The taste of the birthday cake I ordered was absolutely amazing.
I ordered vanilla pound and red velvet and the taste of both was out of this world.
The cake was the Safari one, and it was decorated as precisely as the pictures. What I ordered was 100% what I got.
The customer service was also out of this world. At no point did I feel anxious about my needs being met. In fact I was constantly reassured.
What a pleasure it was.
Amazing cake with beautiful designs. A bit crowded in the small shop. Tables a little too close together. If you're looking for a creative purely Cape Town cake shop then this is the place to go.
It was my first time ordering from Charly’s bakery, and it was the best experience yet! I ordered very last minute and they made the cake in one day, Such lovely people! Will defo recommend and order again! Thank you so much, you're wonderful!! The cake looks fantastic!
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