Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2023

141 www. TopTenHomesSo l d. com | www. Bes tofMP. com | www. VOICE for rea l es tate. com BY MAUR I CE J . FRAZ I ER Walking into Bakies at I’On, I instantly felt like I was home. This incredible bakery is the only business storefront within the famous neighborhood that’s set inside a house, which might have something to do with it. The people and the delectable scratch-made treats further contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Owner Gail Holdcraft originally opened the business on Coleman Boulevard, where it stayed for eight years. However, during COVID she found the bakery’s new home. Holdcraft said, “My friend who lives here — and came up with the name Bakies — said I should come to I’On. Many residents of I’On told the homeowner they wanted a bakery too, so, here we are.” Voted by our readers as one of the best bakeries of Mount Pleasant, Bakies at I’On offers not only baked goods like cookies, cakes, scones and cinnamon buns, but has also added a “coffee corner.” The new area boasts high-tech JURA coffee, fresh-baked baguettes, breakfast quiches, biscuits and a fun barista to top it all off. As if those enticing upgrades aren’t already enough, Bakies now offers corporate and event almond shortbread logo cookies as well. Bakies just celebrated 10 years of business. Holdcraft credits making true connections with customers in helping her reach the milestone. “I wanted this place to be a little ‘Cheers’,” Holdcraft said. It seems the business owner has achieved her dream of a shop where “everybody knows your name.” The next time you crave a tasty homemade treat, swing by Bakies at I’On. “They’re always glad you came.” Cheers to Bakies at I’On hobbies and leisure For more information please visit bakiessc.com or call 843-881-2364. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is proud to announce the launch of its Visionaries of the Year Campaign. This philanthropic competition is among a group of motivated and dedicated individuals who fundraise to drive forward LLS mission to end blood cancers. The 2023 candidates are: - Ashley McCormick, Novus Architects - Hope Sullivan, Hope Financial - Mark Weeks, Weeks & Irvine - Eric DeMoura, Town Of Mt. Pleasant - Bryson Jennings, Jennings Air & Mechanical - Greg Edwards, Santee Cooper - Stephen Kohn, Excel Real Estate - Jackie Womble, Living Sharp - Joe Riley III, Guardian Alliance Technologies - Will Kuenzel, Lowcountry Strength - Liza Patterson, The Co-Op - Naomie Olindo, LLS Advocate - Ann Pope, BoomTown ROI - Jessica Baker, Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage For more information, please visit https://www.llsvisionaries.org/visionaries-year-lowcountry or contact Allison Renner, Campaign Manager at Allison.Renner@lls.org. For more information please visit LLSVisionaries.org Or e-mail our Campaign Manager at Allison.Renner@lls.org Sweetest P lace in the Neighborhood! 264N. Shelmore Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC Celebrating 10 Years! 843.881.2364 info@bakiessc.com | www.BakiesSC.com All of our baked goods are made with love! We make everything fresh to ensure the best taste and highest quality. Thank you to our customers for your continued support.

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