Columbia, South Carolina

Every Pastry Tells a Story Written by Hand

Since opening our doors on Gervais Street, Lady Antoinette's has been shaping dough, tempering chocolate, and baking tradition into every bite — no shortcuts, no compromises.

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Baker decorating pastries at Lady Antoinette's French Bakery

Our Story

A French Tradition Rooted in Columbia

Lady Antoinette's French Bakery was born from a simple conviction: that the best baked goods come from patience, quality ingredients, and a respect for technique passed down through generations.

Located in the heart of Columbia on Gervais Street, we wake before dawn each day to hand-fold croissants, slow-ferment our sourdough, and pipe éclairs with the same care our founder brought from her training in France.

Every item on our shelves is made in-house — because when you bake with intention, your customers can taste the difference.

100%

Handcrafted Daily

50+

Artisan Items

Location in Columbia

Why Choose Us

The Difference Is in the Details

We don't cut corners. Here's what sets Lady Antoinette's apart from the rest of Columbia's bakeries.

From-Scratch, Every Day

Nothing is pre-made, frozen, or purchased wholesale. Every dough is folded, every filling is cooked, and every glaze is poured in our kitchen before sunrise.

Time-Honored Techniques

Our recipes follow classical French methods — long cold ferments, proper lamination, and hand-tempered chocolate — because shortcuts never produced excellence.

Made for Your Occasion

Whether it's a custom wedding cake or a box of pastries for a Sunday gathering, we craft each order with care and personal attention to your request.

A Neighborhood Staple

We've been part of Columbia's fabric for years. Our regulars know us by name, and we know what they like — that's the kind of relationship we value most.