Always Original Bakery

Always Original Bakery is a bakery in West Columbia, SC. It operates as a locally-owned establishment in the River District, creating freshly-made cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and scones. All items are baked in-house. The bakery also offers unique custom cakes and cupcakes for special occasions, along with deluxe curated baked items. For dietary needs, it prepares a limited number of gluten-sensitive, eggless, vegetarian, vegan, and sugar-free products. The business also provides treats for employee recognition programs.

The bakery is currently in its final week of operation, with the last day of service scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026. During this final period, the shop is closed from Monday, February 9 through Thursday, February 12. It will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15. The bakery is no longer accepting custom or online orders during this time and encourages customers to visit in person to make purchases.

Always Original Bakery is located at 501 Meeting St in West Columbia, SC. It holds a rating of 4.70 based on 155 reviews. This strong local reputation is reflected in the consistently high customer ratings and the established track record built on a large base of customer feedback. As a neighborhood bakery that also aims to be a destination for distinctive cakes, it has served the West Columbia community with a focus on in-house baking and specific dietary accommodations.

Services:

• Custom cakes
• Employee recognition programs with treats
• Freshly-made baked goods
• Gluten-sensitive, eggless, vegetarian, vegan, and sugar-free products
• In-person bakery visits