5 Amazing Bakeries Around Charlotte

In the midst of a world where everyone can argue against anything, we can all agree on one fact: People in the South know what they're doing in the kitchen. While there are plenty of savory options to choose from, sometimes you just want to treat yourself to a delicious sweet. With the vast number of bakeries and pastry shops around Charlotte, there is no shortage of delightful treats in the city.

Here are some of the best bakeries around Charlotte.

Amélie's French Bakery & Café

Amélie's offers a wide selection of French-inspired baked pastries and baked goods, such as macarons and croissants, and even designs wedding and other custom cakes. If you're in the mood for something a bit more savory, the café also has many soups, salads, and sandwiches to choose from. Amélie's French Bakery has three locations in Charlotte and one in Rock Hill, so no matter where you are in the city, you're never too far from its confections.

Villani's Bakery

Villani's Bakery brings a slice of New York-Italian bakeries to the South with its wide range of delicious treats. But don't worry, Villani's also makes other European staples like croissants and macrons that even a trained French baker would enjoy. Try a cannoli, filled with Italian cream and topped with chocolate chips or pistachios, one (or more!) of their many muffin options, or even the traditional New York black and white cookie.

Suárez Bakery

Suárez Bakery has been around since the early '90s and revels in its Cuban roots with its variety of dessert options. From cakes and doughnuts to breads and pastries, any person with a sweet tooth will find something they love. Try their specialty cookies or the guava pastelito or stop by on a Saturday afternoon to pick up an order of Cuban bread.

Manolo's Bakery

Manolo's Bakery opened in 2011 as Las Delicias Bakery, Charlotte's first Hispanic bakery, before it was renamed to Monolo's in 2018. This family-run shop specializes in sweet and savory Latin American baked goods. Try the Rosca de Reyes, filled with a variety of fruit and sugary goodness, or the brightly colored and exotic passion fruit cake. They will even help cater the special events in your life, such as weddings and Quinceañeras.

Sunflower Baking Company

This locally-owned bakery makes everything from scratch and in small batches, so every handmade item is fresh. The team at Sunflower Baking Company puts their heart into providing great service and a wide menu of pastries, sandwiches, cakes, coffee, and more. They even deliver cupcakes nationwide in their Cake Jars, a tiered cake inside a mason jar that is sure to make anyone happy.

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