Authentic French Patisserie. Superb coffee. Small comfortable dining area awash with natural light…read more Desserts delicious and artistically beautiful but limited. I had the lemon tart ($10) and a Coffee Americana ($4). Nice place for a dessert splurge. Very friendly service.

Chez Marie is a bright, charming little patisserie at one corner of Sharon Corners shopping center…read more The blue and white ambiance lends a decidedly French air to the place, with its half-dozen or so tables inside and another four or five outside. The inside was immaculate and beckoning, with a two-sided display of the offerings and a shining espresso machine behind the register. The workers bore welcoming smiles and a a polite, inviting nature. All of that is the reason I give this patisserie three stars instead of two. While some foods are still a mystery to me - barbecue I can just take or leave, mostly leave - I know coffee and I know baked goods. The croissant I sampled was dry, implying unkindly that the flaky pastry dough was either formerly frozen or not fresh, and while croissants aren't exactly the moistest pastry to be found, the idea behind making them is kneading and rolling in a lot of butter, which I truly could not taste. What a disappointment. And somehow, somehow, my latte, albeit freshly prepared before me, was lukewarm when I took my first sip on the way to the car. How is that even possible? At the last minute, I asked for caramel to be added to my drink, but that was imperceptible too. I'd forgotten to ask for it to be half sweet, so I guess that was a blessing in disguise. When you stop by a bakery late in the day you sort of pays your money and takes your chances, but I visited just before noon. No crowds either. Disappointing all around, though again, the ambiance invites lingering. Cute bistro, lovely people, but - and I cannot believe I'm saying this - I'd have done better at the nearby Starbucks if all I wanted to do was get a latte and pastry. As the French would say, domage.

This bakery has the best Napoleons I have ever had anywhere! I have had my pick of New York…read morebakeries after living my entire life on Long Island and Villani's is the best I have ever had. They are open on Sundays which is hard to find in NC. They are friendly and accommodating. My son asked for napoleons as his birthday cake, so the lovely lady wrote on it for me which I appreciated very much. I always say I wish they were closer, but I probably would be in weekly if they were. Nice spot in Plaza Midwood so I don't mind coming here. Great Italian bakery.

Valani's is a must if you're in the mood for something sweet…read more Tried the Italian crème cake and a strawberry cream horn. The Italian crème cake was an easy 10/10, super rich, moist, and decadent without being overwhelming. You can tell it's done right. The strawberry cream horn was also really good. The strawberry flavor itself was pretty subtle, but the crème was light and airy, and the pastry shell had a great crisp to it. They have a small outdoor seating area, which is nice, because the inside is very... cozy. Staff is friendly and helped us choose these great desserts Also had their tiramisu here in the past and it was delicious. Overall, really solid bakery. I'd absolutely come back, especially for that Italian crème cake.

What a great little coffee shop! There are dedicated parking spaces in the church lot for Higher…read moreGrounds customers (except for Sundays), and once parked, you then follow the signage around the building to the entrance. There's ample seating, and on the Wednesday late morning that I stopped in, a smattering of folks were quietly working. The pastries are displayed along the counter, and there's also a chalkboard with their empanada offerings. I got a pineapple-stuffed pastry stick, pan de bono (cheese bread), and guava & cheese empanada to go with our iced brown sugar cinnamon latte & iced vanilla latte (both with oat milk). I love the tropical/Colombian touches to the food offerings, and they were all delish! I especially enjoyed the empanada since it was served hot with a flaky crust and perfect amount of filling. Highly recommend coming in if you're in the area and looking for a caffeine + sweet treat boost!

Great coffee and gelato space with pastries and small seating space to enjoy during the morning…read more Friendly staff, lovely mugs and yummy floral chai tea. There are gluten free pastries (the cheesy bread).

This is the most delicious bread I've ever had. I have suffered with digestive issues over the last…read moreyear and I am sure eating one slice of this bread every day has helped to heal my gut organically. It is pure magic in a loaf! The bakers who are working right behind the counter when you walk in are kind and helpful offering suggestions based on the daily offerings. You can feel the LOVE they bake into every loaf!!

I came to the farmers market to finally try Verdant and had to wait in a 10 minute line (clearly…read moreone of the more popular places). They had already run out of a few things, but I was able to snag a plain croissant and a cornmeal cookie. The croissant had an interesting earthy flavor but was not as buttery as I typically like them. The cornmeal cookie was the best thing I've had in a while. It was like a dense sugar cookie with an earthy corn flavor. Will definitely be back to try out some other breads and other goodies.

Amazing deserts ! Hidden gem in the Oakhurst area, order online and pick up , sooo yummy . Pound…read morecakes taste better than my grandmothers ! And the chef is the sweetest lady. .

From the owner: A. H. Wright Baking Co. is a bakery that makes sweet and savory baked goods and desserts. Looking…read morefor that special delicious treat order something wonderful at www.ahwbakingco.com/shop. Shipping within the United States is available.

On the surface of this shopping center, you might think it is all big corporation stores, but if…read moreyou look a little closer you are able to find some small local businesses, starting with The Butler's Pantry. This little market has everything. They have ready to eat items, frozen homemade dinners like lasagna and chicken pot pie. There are also delicious frozen country ham biscuits. They have wine, sweets, nibbles and gift items. This is a must visit. Super nice service.

Hidden gem in Charlotte. I tried their Sunday brunch and was blown away, everything was fresh and…read morefull of flavor. The eggs, French toast, and homemade bagels with salmon spread were all excellent, but the berry cobbler stole the show. I'm still thinking abou that crust. Though they were out of the coconut cake, the peach hand pie and Korean beef rolls were solid , and the lemon bar was delicious, just wish it was a bit more tart. The staff was incredibly warm, and meeting the owner's family made the experience even more special. Great food, lovely people, and take home options too, I'll absolutely be back.

After winning a giveaway for eggnog Eclairs several months ago, we found this bakery at the Uptown…read moreFarmers Market and wanted to try some more stuff. We got a Strawberry Pistachio Scone, Chai Snikckerdoodle Car, and a Whiskey Oatmeal Cream Pie. I loved everything. The Whiskey Oatmeal Cream Pie was my favorite thing. The cookie had the perfect flavor and the cream was delicious. It's the best Oatmeal Cream Pie I've ever had. The Chai Snickerdoodle Bar was also really good. It was moist and I loved the Chai flavor. I loved the big chunks of strawberry in the scone. If you like pasties and you find them at a popup, you should definitely try them out!