50 Best Bakeries in Charlotte

“A must try!!! Delicious hand crafted pastries. Amazing flavors and variety.“

“This is hands down the best bakery in clt. I was there a little later in the day for my birthday and the two guys working were so charismatic and friendly! We got a chocolate croissant and a toast. Amazing. I’m convinced there’s nothing bad on the menu.“

“Love this place and it is considered one of my favorites. I will make it a point to drive there at least once a month since I am 21/2 hours away. Sadly, Tous les Jours doesn't want to make a satellite home here in Chapin SC. They would definitely knock the socks off any place here.“

“Cute donut shop with good coffee and good donuts.

I came on a Saturday afternoon and they had about half of their donut varieties left. I ended up trying the cinnamon honey bun donut and a lemon ricotta donut, alongside an iced latte drink.

The coffee came first and took about 5 minutes to prepare, and then the donuts were brought out a couple minutes afterward.

There is plenty of indoor seating and the interior is aesthetically modern and fun. The staff is friendly as well.

I really liked the honey cinnamon donut, it was soft and fresh. I wish the cinnamon flavor was a little stronger but overall a good donut. 8/10.

The coffee was good, not too sweet but the espresso was recognizable. It balanced well with the very sweet donuts. 8/10.

Overall would definitely visit again and try more of their offerings :)“

“Ooommmmggggg, if you haven't eaten here, you are missing out. The service is great, the pastries are to die for, and the sandwiches are filled with so much flavor! We just ate here for lunch and I'm already looking forward to going back.“

“One of my kiddos’ favorite donut spots! We love the flavors but more importantly their service is second to none. Stopped in yesterday for some birthday donuts and the sweet man behind the counter gave us 2 for free. So sad their storefront will be closing but can’t wait to continue to support Jasmine and team on their next venture!“

“Just wow. I have never been able to catch this food truck when it has been in Monteagle. Today, was the day. I am overwhelmed by the deliciousness of my selection (Triple Threat). ❤️“

“1st time EVER having a crumble cookie!! I was NOT disappointed!!! Super yummmmy!!! I got the 4 cookie deal. Hot Chocolate cookie, Chocolate chip, Snickerdoodle, and a pecan chocolate chip!!! They were super yummmmy!!! Apparently they have a store not too far from my house in IL (what we locals call Indian Land), SC. I will defff b checking that one out toooo!!! 🫶🏻💯👏🙌❤️‍🔥🫂💚♥️🩵🫶🫶🫶🫶“

“I was thrilled with my experience, and even more thrilled with the cake! I placed an online order without any difficulty, and had very prompt follow up for my request. The cake was ready when it was promised, and it was gorgeous. Most importantly, the chocolate/ chocolate sheet cake was Essentially perfect. The cake was perfectly constructed, and the frosting was delicious. I’m not from Charlotte, but if I ever need a cake again, and I’m in the area, I will absolutely be back.“

“Ordered 2 Tier Cake for my daughter's 1st birthday and guests loved it !!

One of the best places in Charlotte to order Indian Cakes. These guys are very reasonable with the pricing and the cake tastes a lot better than the other nearby restaurants.“

“Very nice had amazing customer service also helped me decide which one was the best flavor

Parking: Plenty of parking spots

Kid-friendliness: Yes it is kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes they have wheelchair access“

“We stopped into La Dolcekca Bakery Cafe today. This is a hidden gem! Never expected one of the best cheesecakes my husband and I have ever had!! The passion fruit cheesecake is an absolute must! Usually cheesecakes are so dense and heavy but not this one. Light, fluffy and amazing with the most exquisite passion fruit on the top. This restaurant also serves brunch, lunch, and has a coffee/tea bar as well. Surprisingly cute atmosphere. Located off Montford drive beside Jeff’s bucket shop. Unexpected but delightful! I’m going back for that key lime pie! And to top it all off it is a local business.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot say enough great things about Smallcakes in Charlotte! I came in last minute—just two days before my granddaughter’s birthday—seeking help for a customized Moana cake, and the owner went above and beyond to make it happen. He was so friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful. He jumped right in without hesitation and saved the day! When we picked up the cake, it was exactly what we asked for—beautifully done and absolutely perfect for the occasion. And the taste? So moist and delicious—you could taste the love baked into it. If you’re ever in need of a custom cake, or even just want to treat yourself to one of their specialty cupcakes or the most delicious ice cream around, I highly recommend stopping by Smallcakes. They’ve gained a loyal customer for life!“

“Loved all of it. The vibe makes you want to travel to Greece; in fact I'd say the vibe transports you to a cafe in Greece for a little. The food is delicious. I got the classic Giro + Cucumber Salad + Greek Coffee. I was skeptical of the Greek coffee at first, but wow it was good. Food was fresh, and came out quickly. I will be back again soon!!“

“Delicious !!! Stopped by my job and let me try one of the best cookies ever!“

“I would have mixed experiences at this location when they first opened and stop going to this store for a while but gave them a second chance this year and they have stepped it up. Worth a second chance if you stopped using this location for your cookie fix in the past.“

“Best chocolate chip cookie Ive ever had!“

“Stopped in here because Snooze was taking too long to seat us, and O...EM..GEE!!! If you like, no, IF YOU LOVE PASTRIES AND BREADS, you gotta hit this place up! The selection is very decent for light pastries (croissants, breads, Danish, etc), not to mwntuonthe various flavors of croissants and refrigerated desserts! And the crew is amazing! Stepping in here felt like stepping into a bistro in Europe!“

“Love!!!!! Mom and I scooped us up some goodies today! Thanks!“

“finally got to try it after 3 yrs.. come from Ohio... GAS 500 BUCKS HOTEL 800 BUCKS OMG DONUTS... PRICELESS“

“Great little bakery. Although I wouldn’t constitute them as a true French bakery, they do a decent job, food was pretty good but you can tell it’s not authentic enough. The space is huge but tables and dining area aren’t always the cleanest.“

“The chocolate cake may be the best thing I've ever eaten. If it fell on the floor after I bought it, I'd eat it Chandler and Rachel style off the floor. The macarons are very fluffy and delicious too. I was not a fan of the smores bar though. It was too hard and heavy.“

“What can I say about this one in a million place to enjoy your morning coffee or dine in!
Best hosts and amazing chef!
My morning falafel wrap which was a special order. Please keep preserving the Authentic places like these♥️“

“We enjoy meeting up here to chat. We always check the day old pastry basket before we order- and often there are yummy treasures to try! The seasonal syrups for lattes are delicious.“

“Everything is 100% Delish... My favs are the butter cream filled croissants.“

“yummmmmm.... Give these a go!“

“You don’t know what you’re missing out on if you haven’t used Bakery Atelier! This cake looked amazing, and even better - taste was exquisite! Highly recommend for any gatherings you’re planning in the future. We will definitely be ordering again! And you talk about creativity - look at the ice cubes in the photos (in comments)!!“

“Excellent service and pastries“

“First time in North Carolina and my family and I picked Amelie’s to be the first place we ate when we landed and I must say that they did not disappoint! Everyone was so nice and the macarons are to die for! We will definitely come back before going back home!“

“Delicious Baked Goods Savory & Sweet❣️ The Employees Who Work There Were Very Helpful & Welcoming❣️ The Wonderful Manager Checked In On Us, To See If Everything Was To Our Liking❣️ This Place Is Top Notch‼️ Just Yummy❣️😋❤️“

“The cake that was made for our wedding was out of this world! It was perfect! We didn't have a box and had to grab 3 large tubs and a large cake tin to put it all in there which shows how much cake came with the purchase! With 3 different flavors and not a single soul saying they didn't like it (to include the children) I cannot recommend them enough!“

“Best cookies EVER!!!! And the owner is fabulous, I order cookies weekly most of the time & it’s the highlight of my week. Can’t say enough great things about this bakery!!“

“Magnificent, authentic Brazilian food. Great atmosphere. Friendly, caring staff.“

“good service!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Amazing bread! And they have lots of it!“

“The cupcakes are delicious but Ayana should not be running that store alone and definitely needs some training on how to work in a restaurant. 5+1=6 I hope she sees this review too. AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL EXPERIENCE. I ordered online they didn’t have one of my cupcakes she said she called I said I was sorry I didn’t get a call. Then proceeded to tell me I ordered seven cupcakes when I looked at the receipt there was five cupcakes and one extra adding up to six total cupcakes. She argued with me about the amount of cupcakes I ordered.“

“Delicious gluten free donuts“

“Have not been to Cinnabon/Auntie Ann’s since I moved to N.C. from MD. Was super excited when I stumbled across them today. Lucas was extremely helpful and his customer service was on fire! If you are in need of some sweets definitely stop by the Sharon Road location in Charlotte.“

“They are always friendly and the desserts are FANTASTIC!! We drive out of the way to stop, anytime we're in Charlotte. Just like today.“

“Even if you don't buy anything you should visit Amelie's bakery. The decor is absolutely amazing for a restaurant! It helps you distract from the prices haha not astronomical but definitely inflated.
Food was good and so was the coffee, no complaints. The place is very clean as well, but we were there early in the morning, one of the first few customers.
Since this is a French style bakery Cafe, I expected that food is brought to you - it is not. You pick it up and then clean up after yourself.
Order at the counter, pick up your own food, and then tip for service? Not great.“

“Today, I visited Cheesecake Carousel twice — once after lunch and again after dinner. Both times were incredible! I had the strawberry mini cheesecake, which was hands down the best I've ever tasted. My wife opted for the blueberry topping on hers, and she loved it just as much. The balance of creamy cheesecake with the fresh, sweet toppings made for a perfect dessert. If you're a cheesecake fan, I highly recommend stopping by this spot in Charlotte. You won’t be disappointed!“

“I ordered a same day cake online and put in the notes I'd arrive around 5:30... I did not check the hours to see that they closed at 5 and the team kindly gave me a call to let me know. I was able to scoot over there quickly and made it right before closing!! Grateful for the proactive communication. The cake was decorated as requested, and was a great hit! Thanks so much :)“

“I absolutely LOVED my gender reveal cake. She is incredible! 💓“

“Muy buen trabajo gracias por todo“

“I enjoy this location a lot! It's very spacious on the inside, and they have beautiful pastries. I recommend the raspberry lemon tart as it is very refreshing and light. It's a little expensive (as a college student), but I enjoy coming here. The workers are nice and intentional about service, and it's always clean on the inside.“

“This is the most unique place in Charlotte. A MUST visit. They have two locations!!!!“

“Went today to grab a pastrami and looks like they are closed down. Very unfortunate because it’s the only place you could get a decent pastrami or Rueben in Charlotte. The people complaining about price clearly don’t realize how costly the ingredients are. A pastrami in NY is 30 dollars.“

“I have ordered two large custom cakes twice from this shop! Excellent customer service and the owner Jackie is super easy to work with. Everyone loved the cake designs and the taste of both cakes. I have ordered custom cakes in the past from other shops over the years in Charlotte and this cake shop is far by the best!“

“Such friendly people, with amazingly delicious food. Seriously, so good! Best burgers we have EVER had, anywhere! We have been customers at their food truck, and now the cafe as well. I really appreciate the availability of gluten free buns!“