Awards & Recognitions
Proud Moments That Celebrate Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery
Awards & Recognitions
ORLANDO WEEKLY - 2026
The 2026 Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando Readers’ Choice awarded Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery Second Place for Best Bakery!
NORTH AMERICAN ICE CREAM ASSOCIATION - 2025
The 2025 North American Ice Cream Association’s annual Conecon Convention, Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery won the Grand Master Ice Cream Maker Award. One of the highest honors in the industry! To earn the coveted Grand Master Ice Cream Maker Award you must: win Blue Ribbons in three major national competitions, win Blue Ribbons in three different years, all within the same five-year window. Only a small elite group of ice cream makers ever obtain this achievement. Charlie’s did it in just 3 years – the fastest possible.
ORLANDO MAGAZINE - 2025
The 2025 Dining Awards Readers’ Choice List awarded Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery First Place for Best Bakery, First Place for Best Old Favorite, & Third Place for Best Frozen Treats.
ORLANDO SENTINEL - 2025
The Orlando Sentinel’s 2025 Annual Foodie Awards Readers’ Choice Award for the Best Bakery in Orlando goes to Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery!
NORTH AMERICAN ICE CREAM ASSOCIATION - 2024
The 2024 North American Ice Cream Association’s annual Conecon Convention, Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery was named a Red Ribbon Winner for our Strawberry Ice Cream, Red Ribbon Winner for our Vanilla Ice Cream & Blue Ribbon Winner for our Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream. Our Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream placed TOP 10 in the NATION!
ORLANDO MAGAZINE - 2024
The 2024 Dining Awards Readers’ Choice List awarded Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery First Place for Best Bakery, Second Place for Best Old Favorite, Second Place for Best Frozen Treats & Brendan’s Choice WINNER for Best Desserts!
ORLANDO WEEKLY - 2024
The 2024 Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando Readers’ Choice WINNER was awarded to Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery for BEST BAKERY!
ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL 2024
We were proud to be named the Grand Prize Winner for a vendor spot at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Mastercard & Capital One Small Business Marketplace (Foodies & Fairways), held March 4–10, 2024.
This recognition included a $10,000 award and 100% of event sales proceeds, highlighting our brand’s quality and entrepreneurial growth.
ORLANDO MAGAZINE - 2023
The 2023 Dining Awards Readers’ Choice List awarded Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery First Place for Best Bakery, First Place for Best Old Favorite, Second Place for Best Frozen Treats & Third Place for Best Desserts!
NORTH AMERICAN ICE CREAM ASSOCIATION - 2023
The 2023 North American Ice Cream Association’s annual Conecon Convention, Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery was awarded Top Scoring Blue Ribbon Winner for our Strawberry Ice Cream, Blue Ribbon Winner for our Vanilla Ice Cream & Red Ribbon Winner for our Chocolate Ice Cream!
ORLANDO MAINSTREETS - 2023
Curry Ford West celebrated 15 years of Orlando Mainstreets and Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery was awarded Best Private Improvement!
ORLANDO SENTINEL - 2023
The Orlando Sentinel’s 20th Annual Foodie Awards Readers’ Choice Award for the Best Bakery in Orlando goes to Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery!
PROCLAMATION
The City of Orlando proclaims February 23, 2022, as Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery Day! Charlie’s Bakery has been an iconic establishment for over 50 years in Orlando! We look forward to celebrating Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery Day for years to come!
ORLANDO MAGAZINE - 2016
The 2016 Orlando Magazine’s Dining Awards are in, and the 2016 Best Bakery goes to Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries!
ORLANDO WEEKLY - 2012
Orlando Weekly presents the Best of 2012 and the Best Bakery goes to Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries!
BEST OF ORLANDO - 2009
Best of Orlando 2009 and Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries was voted #1 for the Best Bakery in Orlando!
ORLANDO MAGAZINE - 2006
In 2006 Orlando Magazine’s Dining Awards present Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries as the Best Bakery in Orlando!
DAILY MEAL - #59 BEST BAKERY IN AMERICA!
The Daily Meal recognizes the 75 Best Bakeries in America. Representing Orlando strong is Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries coming in at number 59!
FOODIE AWARD - ORLANDO SENTINEL
The Orlando Sentinel’s 17th Annual Foodie Awards Readers’ Choice Award for the Best Bakery in Orlando goes to Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries!
AMERICAN TOWNS - #7 MOST DELICIOUS BAKERY IN AMERICA!
Fifteen of the most delicious bakeries in America and Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries sweetens up Orlando coming in at #7!
Podcasts, Interviews & TV
FOX 35 BROADCAST - THE 407
We stopped by FOX 35 on the 407 to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! We demonstrated how to jump on the latest social media trend: making your own DIY chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches at home.
FOX 35 BROADCAST - THE 407
We stopped by FOX 35 on the 407 to celebrate National Chocolate Day! We shared our famous chocolate cakes and gave expert tips for decorating like a pro right at home.
HOLE IN THE WALL DRYWALL COMPANY - Episode 93
We shared the journey of growing Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery—introducing award-winning homemade ice cream, dairy-free treats, and boozy flavors, expanding seating, updating ADA-compliant restrooms, and planning new coffee and breakfast offerings. We also reflected on being named one of Orlando’s Women of the Year and what it takes to build a community-focused bakery with care and intention.
HOLE IN THE WALL DRYWALL COMPANY - Episode 52
We joined Bill and James on the Hole in the Wall Drywall Company Podcast to share the story of Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery. We talked about taking over a historic Orlando bakery, refreshing the business with care, and honoring the legacy and traditions that have meant so much to our community over the years.
THE ORLANDO SHINE PODCAST
We welcomed The Orlando Shine Show to Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery for Episode 28. Tricia and Troy Hage shared the story of our space, highlighted the awards we’ve earned over the years, and gave a sneak peek at our upcoming breakfast offerings launching in January 2026, including bagels and gourmet croissants.
SUPER TREATS VIDEO
Get ready to groove with Super Treats, our fun, dessert-themed music video straight from Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery! Celebrate our award-winning ice cream, sweet treats, and the amazing team that makes it all possible. Filmed inside the bakery, this video is full of flavor, fun, and frosting, plus a special cameo you won’t want to miss.
Get In Touch
Since 1971, we’ve been making delicious desserts that many generations have grown to love. At Charlie’s we care about the team that make these customer experiences come true. We are always looking for diligent people who strive to work in an environment which delivers consistent products in a clean and bright environment. If you feel you meet this criteria, please click the link below and send your resume to us.