My girlfriends and I had a girls' night here last night, and it was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we arrived, everything about the experience was wonderful. Here's everything we ordered (and honestly, every single thing was delicious): Gem Caesar, Croquettes, Tuna Crudo, Ribeye, Mushrooms, Pommes Frites, Quiche, Cookies, the Coconut Cake Box, and a few bottles of wine. Our server, Star, truly lived up to her name. She was incredibly attentive, had a great personality, and was so much fun. She matched our vibe perfectly and made the whole evening even more enjoyable. I'm already planning to stop back in today for coffee and more dreamy coconut cake, it was that good. I can't wait to come back again for dinner soon. Highly recommend! read more

Copain is a sweet little place tucked inside the Ballantyne Bowl. The space is beautiful, clean, and allows for indoor and outdoor dining. Their lattes are always delicious and the variety of pastries, baked goods, and other treats are plentiful. The raspberry croissant was not as buttery as I hoped, however the fresh raspberry and sweet cream were a lovely and light touch. The mushroom quiche was ok. Not super impressive. While I have not had lunch or dinner there yet, I do look forward to another visit soon for one or both of those meals! read more

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Brasserie Copain has serious potential -- you can feel it the moment you walk in. The French theme is charming, the music is très on‑brand, and the whole place has that lively "almost‑Paris" energy. The food is still finding its rhythm. The coq au vin leans more deconstructed than deep and soulful, and the mussels were okay but could use a little more flavor firepower. But the Colline Fossiles Chardonnay? Absolutely delicious. Bright, textured, and easily the standout of the night. Three months in, they're clearly building something special. Does it transport me straight to Paris? A little -- but there's still room to grow. I'll be back to see how they evolve. read more

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I came here with my mom, sister, and brother in law for dinner. I was blown away by how incredible the experience was considering how new the place is (it just opened in January). The staff were so friendly and professional. They were able to answer any questions about the menu with a breadth of knowledge. The space is small, but well designed + there is lovely outdoor seating. All the food is of the highest quality and often locally sourced. I was especially happy when ordering a slightly obscure cocktail that they not only were able to make it, but it was one of the best Bee's Knees I've ever had (and I'm quite picky with them). I'd definitely come back! They are constantly updating and refining the menu so it'll be a great new experience next time I'm in town! read more

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Came here for a treat after lunch. The space is beautiful. A couple of gluten free items in the case including a chocolate chip cookie and banana nut muffin. Coffee came as 8oz which seems so small after all my grandes at Starbucks, but I got a caramel latte and it was delicious. The gf choc chip cookie was good too. read more

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Enjoyed a latte at Copain on Sunday morning for Mother's Day. The service was excellent - a friendly host with a warm smile. The ambiance is delightful. The restaurant is quite small but charming, and there's a parking lot across the street. read more

Brasserie Copain - Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such a delightful experience at Brasserie Copain! Gorgeous store front, inviting employees, beautiful on the inside. The choices of pastries, food, & desserts, along with coffee, lattes, & alcohol (think champagne, wine). I had the roast beef sandwich with mixed lettuce salad as my side (was so excited I didn't get a picture). Seating is "family" style at the tables, but they have some booths & you can sit at the bar. Didn't wait long for my food. A bit pricey, but worth it. read more

Brasserie Copain - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Adam was excellent in explaining the quality of the dry age fine meat served for dinner! Fine place!

It feels like a quaint bistro then seated and obviously designed by a man because there is nowhere to put a handbag except behind you or on the floor. Easily solvable by putting some type of hook on the metal post that holds up the table. The night we came the mussels and the frisee salad were not available. Could still have the frisee with a different lettuce type. The menu is limited. Wish they had the sandwich menu available or pieces of quiche as well. The French Onion soup was like who spilled the whole shaker of Morton's into this soup. I am the type that loves salt and puts it on even if salt is already on the dish. The one ppl say there's already salt on the dish. Gruyère is a big glob and definitely need a fork to eat it. Generally I wouldn't say anything but it was too much. The soup is made fresh daily. This batch had been made that day so didn't want to sub a new bowl. The Caesar was very basic and the croutons were slivers of bread like literal slivers of the crust. From a size perspective, definitely a French portion. Let the manager know that it was too salty and they were definitely accommodating. Customer service is 5 star. They subbed dessert for the soup. The banana pudding was gone before the photo could be snapped. It was absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend. We will return and definitely try something else. read more

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Stopped here for brunch today. The interior was well decorated and there was ample seating indoors and outdoors. You seat yourself and order at the counter. Everything we ordered came out very quickly and service was good. The French onion soup was a bit salty, but everything else was very good. read more

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We had dinner on a busy Saturday night. Service from beginning to end was outstanding- Sarah was our server. Prompt drinks. Loved the charcuterie. We had coq au vin and NC trout, both excellent. Delicious bread service. read more

Good coffee and pastries and fun vibe. Inside is very nice. I heard the dinner food is good but pricey.

So, we'll go back for the Onion Soup (despite how pricey it is) as well as the Quiche. The other local restaurant's Onion soup (which we had a few times before trying Ballantyne Brasserie Copain) has unfortunately gone downhill and a recent review of them said it all. That once good onion soup now tastes like broth poured from a can topped with stale bread & a sliver of cheese -- ugh. Copain's French onion soup is excellent, and we have yet to find better quiche in the area. And the Quiche is priced reasonably per slice - we hope it continues to be and look forward to trying other "seasonal" varieties. We'll never order those $18 mushrooms again though! BTW, the folks who work there are all very nice! :-) read more

My wife and I love this place! The service and food are top notch. We recently went for a date night...my wife got the duck and I got the steak and frites...both amazing. For dessert you get to walk up to the case and pick what you want. There are so many delicious options that we had to go back a few days later just to try the things that we didn't get on our date night. Everything is so good, but we HIGHLY recommend the raspberry croissants....best croissants we've ever had! read more

This is quite a find. It is sort of a cross between a French bakery and a French restaurant. It is cozy yet bustling. The food is delicious and so were the desserts. We had the rack of lamb, scallops, the mushrooms and the frites (cooked in duck fat). Desserts were a raspberry pistachio tart (amazing), a chocolate tart, and a chocolate trifle. It was all perfect - the service was outstanding too. They even made a couple custom mocktails for us - even though they have none on the menu. Sadly I didn't get pictures but will be back. read more

Went here for he first time this weekend. LOVED IT!! May become my favorite restaurant in Charlotte. The Coq au vin was amazing! I am not sure I will order anything else. Also love the Little Gem salad. The service was impeccable. The manager was alway present. The desserts were also delicious. They have 50 different desserts! We ordered 5 of them. I love that we have this great place so close to us! read more

Greet onion soup, quiche, banana pudding cake and other pastries. Staff is also outstanding, especially Marie, and both managers

Wonderful place if you can't get to Paris for the real thing! Brasserie Copain opened a while back and we have stopped in a couple of times in the morning for pastries and coffee and have also picked up a baguette or two along the way. The pastries we tried were quite good and the coffee was quite satisfying. And, as for the baguettes, they were quite good as well with a nice crust and not too chewy on the inside. But, the purpose of this review is to speak about our dinner experience last night. From the moment we entered, we were treated as welcome guests by the very attentive staff. Each and every staff member we interacted with was friendly and appeared to truly care about our dining experience - they were not, as many restaurant workers are, just checking off a box on a "how to treat customers" list. The manager stopped by a couple of times during the evening in a not at all intrusive manner. He let us know a bit about the history of the restaurant group and was quite expressive when boasting, righteously, about his staff. Eva S. was our server and she was an absolute delight! She was quite solitious and full of information about both the food and wine menus. Best of all, she fully understood our request for a more leisurely style of dining and we were not at all rushed in an effort to turn tables even though the restaurant was quite full - inside and out. When, not if, we return, we'll certainly ask to be seated in her section, if she is working at that time. Oh, right, we went there for dinner and here I am now, not having even mentioned the food. But, wait a moment, please, as I must first speak to the drinks we ordered. My wife had a Chateau Des Cedres Sauvignon Blanc which was delightful. How delightful, you may ask? Delightful enough for us to get a full bottle to take home. I had a very dry Grey Goose martini which was well made, very dry as requested, and substantial. Additionally, with my main meal, I had a glass of Domaine Dupre Pinot Noir which was quite excellent. Early on, Eva provided water and some bread. The water was refreshing and the bread lasted through the meal (more on that later). For appetizers, we had an order of escargots as well as a half-dozen Huitres (NC oysters). Put simply, both were amazing. The escargot were delightfully garlicky and the oysters were sublime. For main courses, we had Canard a L'orange confit and Moules Frites. The duck was cooked perfectly, as ordered, and was fall off the bone delicious. Eva had suggested a side with it and my wife asked for mashed potatoes; which, as it turned out, was exactly the right choice. I don't believe either of us have even had such buttery smooth and creamy potatoes. The mussels were plentiful, nicely sauced, tender and quite delicious. All, and I mean all, of the flavorful sauce was mopped up with the remaining bread. So, let me close by reiterating that the management, the waitstaff, the kitchen staff, and the food and drink were all quite superb; so, if you are looking for excellent food, in a relaxed and friendly environment, Brasserie Copain could very well be for you. Enjoy! read more

The place is gorgeous! Very French in every way from the black & white tiled floor to the French music. The mushroom quiche was delicious. The chocolate croissant was the best I've had in Charlotte especially being heated to melt the chocolate. My only complaint is that the menu is very meat oriented. There are few Vegetarian options. I'd love to see veggie filled pastries & other quiche choices. Also, they NEED to sell crepes both savory & sweet. Still, this is a welcome addition to the area & I'll be back. read more

I should start and end with the $16 onion soup. It was awful. More salt in the soup then in a salt mine. And I always salt my food. Also, I've never had red onion soup before. Maybe the chef should go to Café Monte to see what onion soup should taste like. The sandwich I had was OK. It was $22 and that too was ridiculously priced. On top of the exorbitant pricing you had to wait online to order your food. It cost me $45 for lunch for a horrible onion soup and an OK, small, roast beef sandwich on a very good piece of bread. I see no reason to go back or recommend it. read more

I've been in Charlotte for 18 years and my dinner experience here was in my top 5! Everything we had was on point. We ordered amazing cocktails, a cheese plate, the most amazing scallops, and lots of other dishes each topped the prior! That atmosphere is that of a bistro with fun lighting. The 2 person tables should be a bit larger. Our waiter was knowledgeable and professional. He was always within reach but also left us alone. read more

I like that you can sit at counter and have a cup of drip coffee in a mug at a decent price, get a free refill and enjoy the ambiance!

Overpriced in my opinion for what you are getting. Pretty restaurant with good decor. Easy to order but the service could be better/more attentive. read more

Love the concept of this place and the fact that we have a legitimate bakery nearby. Had a delicious duck confit sandwich there. My friend had the onion soup that was very flavorful but sadly too salty. The pastries seem pricey compared to competitors like Tous Les Jours. Love that their breads are made of whole wheat, and have purchased different loaves to take home. My disappointment stems from them always being a bit over baked all the time and therefore dry even just after purchase. Seems like an easy fix. Would love to see breakfast breads that are just bread with dried fruit and nuts in it, not sweet breads like they sell on their store shelves. Really want this place to succeed and want to keep going there, just hoping they improve some of these shortfalls. read more