Charlotte, North Carolina is known as a popular place for food lovers. For those who love sweets or just enjoy the taste of some freshly-baked goods, you can find something to suit your palate at one of the many popular bakeries in the city. Whether you call Charlotte home or find yourself venturing there for a day trip, you can find something you’ve been craving at one of the Charlotte bakeries listed below.
Amélie’s French Bakery
A popular bakery, for both tourists and locals alike, is Amélie’s French Bakery located in Charlotte in the NoDa district, which is one of the city’s most popular art destinations. The bakery features tasty baked goods, great coffee, and even an art gallery to enjoy during your visit. The location is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The atmosphere is eclectic, yet relaxing, boasting comfortable furniture and unique artwork from some of the areas burgeoning artists.
The menu is known for its authentic French pastries, soups, and savory items. The shop is known for locally roasted Magnolia Coffee blends. Two of the most popular menu items include the Cafe Marcotte which is espresso, vanilla bean, simple syrup, salted caramel, and sea salt and the salted caramel brownie.
Bar Cocoa
Bar Cocoa is located inside the Rit-z-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte and is known for its upscale and unique offerings as well as its amazing window display that stops passersbys in their tracks. Crystal Broadbent is the head pastry chef and brings a unique flair and decadence to her menu. She starts with classics like banana pudding and brings them up to a level that hits the senses on all levels.
You can enjoy your items on the sidewalk terrace or at a cozy inside table. You can even help create your favorite items by joining in one of the bakery classes the kitchen offers. The bakery is a favorite for die-hard chocolate lovers and offers some popular favorites such as red velvet cupcakes, coconut cakes, French macaroons, house-made gelato, and Norman Love Confections.
Las Delicias Bakery
For dessert lover’s who enjoy pastries and bread with an international flair, you’ll want to make a stop at Las Delicias Bakery on Central Avenue. Head pastry chef Zhenia Martinez brings the traditional recipes that her mother brought when she came from Chihuahua, Mexico to the citizens and tourists in the Charlotte area.
The bakery offers classic bakery items and favorites from many Central and South American countries. The chef’s favorite dish, and a hit with all those who stop in is her trenza which is braided bread with raisins and Bavarian cream. Other popular favorites include passion fruit cake and churros. Locals of the area are also known to grab some tamales during their visit which have been ranked the best in the city.
Check out one or all of the bakeries listed above on your next visit to the Charlotte area for some desserts and pastries that you will never forget. Whether you are craving the classics, looking for items with a little international flair, or looking for a unique twist on your favorites, you can find something to suit your palate in the city of Charlotte.
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