Amélie’s French Bakery

This place is so typical today. Yes the atmosphere is eclectic and interesting, as are the other patrons, but the baked goods are on par with Harris Teeter. That doesn’t mean it’s bad, it just isn’t great.
If you’ve grown up with a real baking grandma, as I did, you will be so disappointed here. If you’ve grown up in drive through’s, frozen goods and just add water boxed food then you’ll probably love it. (and I’m sorry you haven’t been given the gift of really great food.)
Everything tastes prefabricated to me. I think part of the problem is trying to have so many things to chose from. Better to have 5 amazing items than 40 average. Real baking takes time. You are claiming to be a French bakery for Gods sake. The French are famous for their baking.
Let me give you an example. I tried the pistachio crème brûlée. This tasted exactly like Jello pistachio pudding with a caramelized topping. Crème brûlée and pudding are not the same thing. Crème (hence the name) brulee is much heavier and creamier. I like pudding just fine but it’s like the Micky D’s version of crème brûlée.
Nice Try.

I can’t say enough great things about this place!
My aunt recommended this place since she said the ambiance was very cute and the food was great! She was SO RIGHT! As soon as you walk in, you’re transported into a different world that is so unique and warm. They have so many different dessert and drink options. And the food was so fresh and delicious.
I tried the turkey and brie and it was absolutely delicious. For dessert, I indulged in an apple pie which was the perfect ending to a great meal! There are plenty of places to sit and I noticed there were several group meetings going on. The place is also open 24 hours! Just perfect!
I look forward to visiting again soon!

I don’t really like to give reviews unless I’ve tried something more than once. After 5 visits, I’ve decided that their macarons are my least favorite out of their selection of desserts. Once you’ve had macarons from Paris & NYC nothing else compares

I came here to try the sweets when my boyfriend and I were visiting Charlotte on the recommendation of my sister and one of my good friends. When they were first telling me about it, I felt betrayed by my sister for never taking me here while she was in school in Charlotte. So when my boyfriend had an interview in Charlotte, visiting Amelie’s was at the top of my list.
I definitely wasn’t disappointed! They have a delicious assortment of bakery treats to choose from, and nothing I tasted disappointed me at all. I even took some macarons and tarts to take home for my family.
They also have really great coffees and teas. I wished I could have tasted them all.
Out of all the reasons to live in Charlotte, Amelie’s would have been my primary reason to move there.

24 hours a day of Yummy!
I can stop at Amelie’s anytime for a delicious meal or treat. I can grab something and take it to go or sit and relax for hours in the unique atmosphere and feel like I’m in another land. Food is fantastic, people are great and it’s always open, what more could you ask for?

This edition of Exited about Eating is back in the US at Amelie’s French Bakery in the NoDa (North Davidson) Arts District of Charlotte. This bakery, that also serves a variety of sandwiches, salads and other specialties, is a go-​to place to quench not only your sweet tooth, but also your savory cravings.
Dora here. You can say that again. Wait until you catch a glimpse of their dessert counter. Yowza!
I ordered the Provence B.L.T with Red Potato Salad and because I had no idea what a Tartine was, a Ham & Gruyère Tartine. The B.L.T. was served on a crispy baguette with loads of bacon, lettuce, and mayo that combined for the perfect bite, crispy on the outside and loads of flavor on the inside.
The Tartine is actually an open-​faced sandwich. The baguette was blanketed with ham and melted Gruyère cheese.
Dora here. Talk about gooey and cheesy delicious! We could’ve made a meal on the tartine alone! But we didn’t.
The Strawberry Candied Almond Salad called to me. Because you know I’m all for salads with fruit, right? Yum! I added chicken for protein and my mouth exploded with flavor with the almost-​sweet balsamic vinaigrette and the crunchy candy almonds. Yum! My only negative about this dish would be that it was entirely spring mix (Ernie calls them «weeds»). I would’ve preferred romaine and should’ve asked for the switch.
Still Dora, the interior is eclectic and homey, like a family dinner, with all sorts of conversations flowing and swirling around you. Can you spot my sweetheart in this pic? xo
Still Dora. What’s up with the big guy? He petered out at the best part. lol. Of course, we couldn’t pass by that bakery case without ordering dessert-​awesome marketing ploy on their part, don’t you think? The Monkey Bread (Ernie’s choice) looks sickeningly sweet, doesn’t it? But so not! So delicate, it reminded me of an apple fritter without the chunky apples. And that’s a coconut macaroon next to it. I admit to being disappointed that it wasn’t dipped in chocolate at first, but one bite of that chewy ball of coconut made up for it. Mmmmm.
Amelie’s definitely made it on our «must go back» list.
~Ernie & Dora Hiers, Fiction Faith & Foodies Blog

Omg. The moment I walked in to this beautiful bakery I was absolutely delighted by the ambiance and décor. It is a Parisian paradise. I assumed they wouldn’t have anything I could eat because I am allergic to wheat. To my surprise they offer several gluten free options. They even have almond milk for your latte. I hear they are open 24 hours too. I think that’s perfect for students, artists, and night owls. I am visiting from Chicago. When I return to NC I will definitely make this one of my go to spots.

Love me some Amelie’s! Great coffee and delicious bites. The salted caramel browine is a staple here, but don’t forget to try the other goodies. This place is open ²⁴⁄₇ and is packed ²²⁄₇. So be prepared to wait unless you get lucky!

Amelie’s is a Charlotte staple. My boyfriend and I have gone a few time and have to say we have decided their best attribute is their macaroons. They always have a wide variety, with great combinations you wouldn’t think of like basil and lime which yes is seriously a choice they had last time we went. And let me tell you it was fantastic.
The other dessert we get is the key lime tart it’s tiny bit packs a delicious punch with its tart lime flavor and awesome meringue top. It’s my go to the past three times we’ve gone!
It’s always busy late night but if you get there mid morning or late afternoon there much less of s line to wait in.

What a fantastic bakery! Lines are long here and for good reason. Nice interior and the desserts are fantastic. Worth it to stop in if you are ever in the Charlotte area. A lot of UNCC students stop here.

What a gem! Give me an awesome 24 hour restaurant and I’ll be your loyal follower forever. Delicious desserts and great coffee.
We will definitely be stopping by the next time we come through.

Let’s give this review a proper title «Ride or Die».
10PM I decide to make a sweets run. Of course my darling fiancé decided to stay in bed — good for you. I Text my neighbor and she’s up and ready. Sneakers, yoga pants and a Hoodie. We take a 15min ride to heaven.
I’ve been to this Amelies MANY times in College. 24hrs can be dangerous to your wallet. The line wasn’t very long, and of course the staff was quick. We were in and out. My neighbor has never been to Amelies – She was so excited!
Normally parking is a pain, however I found a great spot. Upfront, there were a few college students on their labtops, studying and or hanging out. This is the perfect place to kick back and relax. I love coming here. I wish they’d serve wine like the other locations — coming soon I’m sure.
The décor is always fun, lots for vintage inspired artwork.

Lovely interior
Yummy coffee
Pretty desserts
Yummy EVERYTHING
Come here to relax or with a purpose to indulge on the sweets or treats. This is a staple in Charlotte. Plus being open ²⁴⁄₇ is the best!

Amélie’s is a quirky 24-​hour French bakery in the arts district of Charlotte. The place is decorated with mismatched French-​themed art and furniture, and the crowd Amélie’s attracts is diverse as well.
I was visiting my cousin for the weekend, and we stopped by twice — Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Saturday night was packed with the line wrapping around to the other room (and I’m told it is usually busy like this during the later hours of the evening). Sunday wasn’t as packed but still busy with customers.
Saturday night I got the crème brûlée, and on Sunday I bought a coffee and a variety of pastries to take home to Virginia Beach. Next time I come, I hope to try some of their hot sandwiches and get a frozen baguette to bake at home.

I hate to say this but almost hit or miss on this place during finals week at GA Tech. It looked like the baker quit this week, but it was probably so slammed they just ran out of stuff!
However today I finally tried a Tartine, wild mushroom duxelles. Such a savory breakfast food, the salty cheese that comes on it and the mushroom purée, hits the spot on a place that otherwise only serves sweet breakfast food. Did make me want some type of breakfast potato though.
Also at noon some lady came in with a restock of Perrier, finally for the fancy sodas. I’m very very excited to try those seasonal sodas.

Must hit place in Charlotte and doesn’t hurt that it’s located by all things cool in Noda! Open 24 hours, there’s never an off-​time (although there are many ON times, with a line reaching into separate rooms). You’ll know you’re in the right spot right away, with all the creative artwork and antique pieces, I’ve heard it feels just like France (although I will verify AFTER my future visit!) The restaurant is made up of 3 rooms with an eclectic array of chairs and tables. Free wifi, and water too and you’ll find outlets along the walls for the necessary charge [NOTE: I discovered the back room gets the best reception during my visit!]
You’ll walk in and immediately be greeted by a glass counter filled with goodies: pastries and sweet treats. But that’s not all that Amelie offers! They’ve got a breakfast and lunch menu filled with sandwiches, quiche and coffee/​teas. I recommend the turkey and brie sandwich, it’s served on a baguette with a seedy raspberry jam. I’ve tried an assortment of treats and much say I need to keep trying! The Napoleon was too messy and tricky to eat: you really need to let it heat up but it falls apart really easily. I also tried a fruit (maybe orange) and tarragon macaron recently that was just ok on flavor although great texture. The downside is that Amelie’s is pretty pricy when it comes to their bakery, so you can’t go too crazy without the bill going crazy. I’ll keep returning until I find the perfect combination, you really can’t get over the atmosphere!

We tried this spot after hearing about it for years for an after dinner dessert and coffee stop. It was a Saturday night, around 8:30 PM– and it was PACKED!!!
There was an overwhelming line– my husband didn’t want to wait but we were there and first timers so I encouraged him to stay. The line wrapped down the hall and all the way through the seating area! I was expecting something good for this line!!!
When we finally made it to the front I felt rushed and made a game time decision for a piece of berry and buttercream cake. My husband got a fruit tart and another flaky pastry. All were good, but not amazing. I waited until I was home to enjoy my cake because it wasn’t good chilled– the frosting was hard as a rock.
Our lattes were tasty. But, at $ 17 for two coffees and a treat we may not be back unless we are in NODA.

Awesome food, the desert is really good, and the atmosphere is really calming. Really good for studying. Good places. Highly recommended. — Try the napoliean cake.

What a disaster. This place does not live up to the hype. The pastries were dry, coffee just so-​so and the service was clueless. The Uptown location tries to be ‘lively and hip’ but it comes off as plastic and busy. Better places to spend my time and $‘s

Great selection of coffee and light snacks (or heavily saccharine). Open ²⁴⁄₇. Good overall.

This is the place I always suggest to visitors! I always want to take them to Amelie’s because of the different vibe, unique décor, and delicious food. It just seems to be a Charlotte staple.
I have tried several of the different pastries and desserts but I always end up landing back on the French Macaroons — my favorite: the pistachio (although I liked it better before they started adding the pistachio pieces on the outside, I think the extra baking of the pistachios changes their flavor). Anyway, I thought this was a great place to come and do homework when I was in graduate school, as it allowed for me to chill with my headphones or have group study sessions.
The tricky part is timing. I have gone in with no line, and I have gone in other times and the line is wrapped into the other rooms of the building. Seating can also be tricky as well due to popularity.

This place is fantastic

Every time I go to Amelie’s I find something new to love! Totally worth cheating on my low carb diet!

Every time I come to Charlotte, Amelie’s is a must. If you have a love of the French culture or have taste buds you will find something here that you will love. Mimosa’s and pastries for me.

A great bakery, but the baristas are never very pleasant. When I ask for coffee with soy milk, they always tell me that you «can’t» make that drink with soy milk. I enjoy pastries here, but I’m not a coffee snob. Complaining about making drinks with soy milk only pushes me to Starbucks.

Having been in Charlotte for a while, I suppose it’s time I left a review for one of its more storied establishments.
Amelie’s is an eclectic bakery that is essentially a kitchen in the midst of a cobbled-​together strip mall hideaway. The seating is a tad on the cramped side, but that’s mainly due to the place’s unflinchingly large crowd. Don’t arrive super hungry after 9pm most nights. The décor is what draws the eclectic descriptor for the place. It’s weird, but it works.
The coffee is pretty good, but the seasonal iced teas are a real draw. That and the multiple cases of French-​inspired sugary goodness. It doesn’t want for desserts. The place stays busy because it has the French café goodies to satisfy any sweet tooth.
It’s also a great, neutral place to meet people. I see a lot of first dates there — and actually met my wife there for the first time. We also catered our in-​lieu-​of-​cake wedding desserts from here, meaning the NoDa location. I have not yet visited the new Uptown location.
All in all, there is a lot to like at Amelie’s, from atmosphere and people-​watching to the actual food and drink on-​hand. It’s a bit crowded at times with quite a din, but it’s also comfortable in its own skin. I recommend it when you have the time and the need to satisfy a craving. Or just whenever you feel like getting a treat.

Amélie’s was an interesting place.
First off the decorations alone are worth the visit. This is easily the most widely decorated bakery/​restaurant I’ve ever seen.
I went basic and had a cup of earl gray. it was enjoyable and I liked being able to sit at a bar, table, and couch all in the same place.
My girlfriend and I took home some macaroons that were outrageous. Fell in love with the orange and lemon ones. Highly recommend.

I don’t think I can exaggerate how bad ass this charming little café is. Not only are they open ²⁴⁄₇ but their food is amazing. Brie + turkey + bacon = legendary. We came in at 230am after hitting up various bars around downtown and we ran into a fun little crowd. For being open that late, the workers also seemed to be pretty fun. I’ll have to make the trek down to enjoy this place again.

This is indeed a charming spot, even though I felt the décor was trying to hard to be what came off as artificially French. It was cluttered, but in an inviting and quirky way.
You order at the counter, are given a number to take to your table, and your food appears impressively fast!
The food was good. I got Turkey and Brie with a seasonal compote on a white baguette. I got the entire sandwich and a cup of beef and barely soup for just $ 7.59. The portion was such that I wouldn’t have been full with the half sandwich and side ($ 6.59). The sandwich was warm and contained only the exact ingredients listed on the menu.
There was free water. Also there is a substantial dessert counter that looked amazing.
Good quick service lunch spot /​bakery /​café. Grab a table and stay awhile.

Woop woop another place that offers military discount! How convenient that it’s open ²⁴⁄₇ too! It was like walking into an art gallery/​bakery. I was amazed coming into this unique spot. The way everything was decorated just fascinated me alone. The baked goods looked just as gorgeous as the artwork displayed throughout the place.
Seriously it’s like adult candy land haha. Although it gives off a hipster vibe, you’ll see every kind of person in here. If you go at a later time it’s great because the line isn’t long. They have adorable gifts you can purchase too.
Coffee gets an A+, service A+, no complaints here.

Open late. Amelie’s French Bakery was hopping at 10pm on a Wednesday. I was told they’re open 24 hours. The coffee was fabulous. I don’t usually expect much from a bakery, where the focus usually is focused on their baked goods, but the coffee was noteworthy.
The second thing I appreciated was the eclectic décor. Not just funky like some coffee shops, but interesting and odd while attractive & clean. There are multiple rooms, so plenty of seating. I saw a group playing a board game.
The selection of baked goods was beautiful and tempting. I tried the vanilla cake with buttercream, my friend had the cake with pistachio buttercream (that was pretty incredible). They also had a selection of macarons, financiers, croissant and so forth. Great place to end the night.

My first visit was yeaarrss ago, but I remember it being so good that I made it a request to my cousins to take me there again on my last trip to Charlotte. At first I wasn’t that hungry, but there are so many deliciously looking treats in the case that I ended up getting much more than what I originally planned: 6 macarons, chocolate mousse cup, chocolate cake, and fruity black tea. The tea was so yummy! Actually, everything was yummy! I shared all those sweets, though, of course.
The chocolate mousse cup is definitely for chocolate lovers. The cup itself is made of chocolate. Very rich! The chocolate cake is on the lighter chocolate side and fluffy. I liked that the macarons were a good size, not like other places whose are so small that it isn’t worth it. Each seemed true to flavor, and the cookie part was just right, not crunchy but not too chewy either.
I hear Amelie’s is opening more and more locations, and my sister even got lucky with one in her home city of Atlanta. Now if only it would keep moving more and more south to Florida!

When we drove into the city, we didn’t expect any place to be open for dinner after 9 pm, but somehow we stumbled upon this bakery. The interior is so cute and very spacious. This bakery is open very late which is super convenient.
We ordered the turkey and brie sandwich and the pâté sandwich. I HIGHLY recommend the pâté sandwich. For dessert, the pistachio cranberry petit gâteau and the crème brûlée are very tasty on its own or paired with red wine.
Must try if you’re in the mood for sweets or a quick eat in the city!

I give this place 4 solid stars because the place is a bit pricy. What? This place is open 24 hrs and 7 days a week? Good news for me… for this is definitely a great place to satisfy my midnight cravings.
I ordered a French Soda, two small fruit tarts, and one Macaroon. The Macaroon was chewy and perfect. one of the best I’ve tried so far. The décor was quirky, kind of reminded me of Marie Antoinette. I had the
most difficult time choosing what I wanted because EVERYTHING looked yummy! The service was great and the atmosphere had a good vibe. I will definitely be coming back and this I am bringing my 4 year
old to have some Macaroons.

Was a little disappointed in the pastries I got. I visited this place several years back when it was in a much smaller location and thought it was better then. Maybe it feels too commercialized now. The almond croissant was fine. Nothing special. It wasn’t warmed, either, and had way too much almond paste in the middle. The macron was cold and hard, not soft and delectable. I couldn’t even finish it, and that’s not a good sign. The coffee was fine. Also nothing special, dashing my expectation for a delicious cup of French coffee. Went back the next day to try a few more things. The elephant ears had no taste. The tea cake was good. Honestly, Had hoped for more when I walked in given my past experience. It went from quaint good French bakery to giant just OK French bakery.

This place is super creative and cute-​I loved all the little decorations in each room! We came here pretty early and barely beat the morning rush-​yay.
So, I had the breakfast sandwich with sausage, spinach and cheese on a croissant. It was super filling, but I also had to grab their salted caramel brownie (since the cashier said they’ve sold millions of their famous brownies, haha). It was definitely sweet and unique! Lastly, I had to drink up their mocha as well (I believe it comes with two espresso shots, so I just asked for one). I was already all amped up from sugar!

The hipster in me would like to inform you that this place isn’t what it used to be, but the realist is still super happy to have a unique 24 hour bakery hangout in Charlotte.
Yes the pastries are a little less artisanal now, but give them credit for the ability to scale up and produce a crap ton of desserts and food at all hours! It’s still legions better than alot of commercial baked goods. There is plenty to choose from even at 1 am, prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is great.
For best quality I would stick with the originals, including the salted caramel brownie, napoleon and mini gateaus. I wasn’t too impressed with the macarons or smore pastry, the espresso was very decent but too sour for my taste.