Manolo's Bakery is such a gem--immigrant-owned and Colombian-inspired, which you can really taste in the quality and flavor. Absolutely loved the tres leches--super moist and not overly sweet--and the churros were just as good. Everything felt fresh and made with care. Honestly wish I lived closer so I could come here more often. read more

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Nice little spot with lots of variety and options. They offer gelato, cakes, some savory items, and lots of pan dulce. We tried a danes and marranito. The danes was good, not overly sweet, and with not much filling. The marranito was a little dry, but I enjoyed the crispy edge. Friendly counter service. read more

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I recently visited Manolo's Bakery after it was recommended to me by one of the gym owners where I work out. She kept talking about how delicious their tres leches cake was so I decided to check it out for myself The bakery is in a small location but it was very easy to find. Parking is somewhat limited but there were still spots available and I do not see it getting so crowded that you would not be able to find a space which is definitely a plus. When I went inside the place was very clean and nicely organized. They had different breads and donuts available that you could grab yourself which made it feel convenient and casual. The tres leches cakes were kept in a cooler and it seems like they sell both full cakes and slices. I decided to try a slice of the caramel tres leches cake and it was really delicious One thing I did notice was that I stood there for a little while before anyone greeted me or offered assistance even though it was not busy at the time. It was not a huge issue maybe they just did not see me at first but it was something that stood out. Overall I really enjoyed the cake and would definitely come back to try more items. If you are a fan of tres leches cake this bakery is worth a visit read more

Manolo's Bakery - Tires Leches caramel - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of the best bakeries in Charlotte! If you want an authentic Latin bakery with amazing options and great pricing, look no further than Manolo's. In addition, the owner is a staple in our community. The empanadas are fantastic, you cannot miss with the bakery items, and they have amazing, customizable cakes. The pistachio tres leches cake is a notable favorite for me. You can buy a whole cake or by the piece. This place is amazing - and so well-priced. read more

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Manolo's has been in operation for 28 years, and it's a loved Charlotte institution for a reason. Not only are their pastries delicious, they do so much good for the community and help amplify the voices and vital work of immigrants. They're a local business that you can feel great supporting since that support goes so far. And be sure to get a tres leches while you're there! We loved the caramel one. read more

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With all the ICE raids happening in late january, this place was at the heart of where everyone would gather and protest! Immediately walking up to this location you are able to see the love the community has given this little bakery. ICE is not allowed of course, as its pretty easy to read all the "No ICE" signs. Upon entering you are greeted with a plastic rectangular case filled with all yhe nostalgic Mexican sweet bread with the famous "Conchas". They offer a variety of breads from puerquito, muffins, cookies, empanadas de dulcet, pan rellenados, churros, donas, whole cakes, slices of cake, ice cream, spinach and cheese empanadas, to plenty of drinks options as well. Tucked in the back corner you can find their little "Made in America by Immigrants" merch shop. We visited around lunch time and there was actually quite a bit of traffic happening. You can also place custom orders for cakes and bread. I will definitely be visiting more often as I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Happy to support small family owned businesses. read more

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Absolutely love this neighborhood bakery gem! They always have tons of pastries and a good selections of cakes to choose from. I love the churros and empanadas! Service is always friendly and they do so much in the community to support neighbors and lift others up. There are a few tables inside to enjoy your treats and everyone is welcoming and friendly. Definitely give Manolo's a try!! read more

Manolo's Bakery - Chicken empanada. This was delicious - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I saw a post on one of the main Charlotte news publications that referenced Manolo's & how the owner said that they were losing business due to the fear, amongst the community in East Charlotte, of encounters with the current administrations disdain towards legal & undocumented immigrants. I actually use to live in Peppertree apartments right beside the complex where Manolos is, so I've definitely seen it multiple times but I'm not really big on sweets so I never went. After seeing the post I had to go. I got the Mocha cake & a Red Velvet cake. Both taste amazing. I'm guessing the Mocha is a leche type cake due to the moisture. But it's not soaking wet like some leche cakes I've had. It's a perfect balance of moisture and fluffy chocolate cake. Not heavy, but light; literally melts in your mouth. Right amount of sweetness as well, not too overwhelming. The Red Velvet is more dense but still moist with a savory x sweet cream cheese type of icing. Both very delicious! I ate the mocha cake in its entirety before I could remember to take a picture & if I wasn't full already I would've done the same for the Red Velvet. The slices are huge & thick as well. You could easily cut it in half & share it with someone you care about. I will definitely be back when I get a taste for something sweet again. read more

Manolo's Bakery - The remains of what once was a slice of Mocha cake - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Love it! Compared to other big known bakery stores- this one hits the spot! Great service and wholesome ambiance!

Manolo's is a Charlotte institution, and with good reason. Their selection of baked goods serves two purposes: they're tasty and they're a taste of nostalgia for those of us with Hispanic/Latino roots. Given Manolo's activism and commitment to his community, supporting this place is a no-brainer. read more

Had a great visit at Manolo's today. So many delicious pastries to choose from. Our favorite was the churros. They were out of empanadas (tip : I was told they go fast especially in the mornings) so I got a tamale and it was very yummy. We also had a coffee ice cream which was very good and refreshing on a hot summer day. I also really appreciate their hours of business they are open every day from 6am-9pm. Good because we notice many places have short hours, but not Manolo's. I noticed the shirts the staff wore which read," Made in America by Immigrant hands" these shirts are also available for purchase. The pastries & food made by your hands is a blessing to the community. 866-987-7729 free 24/7 prayer line read more

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Says they're open till 9 on sunday but closed at 8? absolutely unbelievable... Fix that immediately because that's so frustrating

I stopped today and got 2 pieces of the Oreo Cookie Cheesecake. It is fabulous!! The smell of the baked goods was amazing. If y'all want fresh handmade bakery items this is the place !! read more

Super excited to finally visit this Spanish bakery! Tucked away in a strip mall, you walk in and instantly feel welcomed by the staff. Everywhere you look, you see deliciousness! They offer artisan gelato, pastries, breads, cakes, pies for everyone. Seriously mouthwatering at every turn! We bought an assortment of goodies for our family and enjoyed every single one! We will add Manolo'a into our rotation and most definitely order a cake for our next event! read more

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The Tres Leche cake was NO BUENO!! It was the worst cake we ever had and we will not be going back here.

I'm so happy I went to try this bakery. New addiction unlocked! Smelled so good when I walked in. The Dulce de leche donut was awesome! I love a doughy doughnut and it wasn't overly sweet so I was able to eat the entire donut. I also tried the tres leches Fresa which was one of the best I've had!! The cake itself was so moist and not chewy. The flavors were fresh and loved every bite. The cashier was helpful in explaining the process for grabbing the treats. read more

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We love Manolo's!!! The staff couldn't be kinder and more friendly, the space/vibe is warm and inviting, and they always have such a unique assortment of Colombia-inspired breads, pastries, cakes, gelato and more. Love that they have such a passion for helping those in need in the Charlotte community, too read more

Awesome food and people! Easy in and out and a great variety of baked goods. Trey it out!

Amazing offerings from the daily pastry cabinet are consistently solid. They also have several daily made cakes with unique fruit and caramel flavors. I ordered a custom designed cake for my adult daughter with a modern interpretation of Freida Kahlo's art work. The design was on point, the sponge cake was moist and delicious, and the price was very economical. We now buy all family birthday cakes from Manolo's (14 cakes per year). read more

Just happened to be in the area the other day, doing some thrift shopping and stumbled upon Manolo's. We got the Key lime pie and a couple of other pastries that I can't seem to remember because the key lime was so damn good! This is definitely a bakery we will try to frequent even though it's not close to the house. Definitely worth it. read more

This place is fantastic. Food was absolutely delicious! Yes visit this place the service was great, the food fantastic. And we were right in and out. I been this to be a hidden gem. Will be back read more

Las empanadas estan muy ricas The empanadas are delicious If you like fresh baked bread or tres leches cake, this is the spot for your sweat tooth. The people who work here are friendly and helpful. read more

Heard lots of good things about this bakery, and once I saw they had empanadas I really prioritized getting over there. Thankfully I was in the area for an appointment and swung by afterwards. I tried the empanadas, cookies, donut, churros, and a croissant. Everything was really good but I probably wouldn't get the spinach and cheese empanada as the cheese was a tad much for me and different from the cheese in the guava empanada. The guava and cheese empanada really stands out but everything was pretty top notch. read more

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Excellent bakery. I like to pick up some baked items every time but I also go for the Artisan Gelato.

The Strawbery Tres Leche birthday cake was heavenly!! Our family will continue to support Manolo Betancur, a Colombian-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist who has dedicated his life to uplifting communities through business, advocacy, and humanitarian efforts. Now a proud American citizen--thanks to a landmark decision by a U.S. judge--he exemplifies the resilience and contributions of immigrants in the United State. Miki Garcia read more

I absolutely love this bakery! LOCATION It's centrally located in a shopping plaza in one of the the most diverse areas in Charlotte. It has its own free parking lot. MENU It has a diverse offering of pastries, cakes and empanadas. I always try new items every time I go, and it never disappoints. 100% recommended! read more

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Everyone there was very accommodating and patient as I had numerous questions over the phone. Their reviews were terrific which is what prompted me to contact them! read more

This place has been on my radar for a while so I'm glad we finally stopped by. I didn't know what a lot of things in the pastry case were, but one of the employees was helpful in explaining them. My husband and I ended up getting: - Strawberry Concha - Some kind of passion fruit pastry - Peach Tres Leches - Passion Fruit Tres Leches The Concha was more of a sweet bread than a pastry to me, but I enjoyed it. I wasn't a big fan of the passion fruit pastry because it was very dry and bready. It wasn't sweet and didn't have a passion fruit flavor. I think the cakes are where they shine. I loved both tres leches that we got, but the passion fruit one really stood out. It had that punch of passion fruit I was looking for. I'd gladly come back to try more! read more

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Was planning on stopping at Landmark diner. Saw the sign and decided to just look in. Great empanada. Wonderful service. Reasonable prices. Definitely worth dropping by. read more

Had quite possibly the best Tres Leches (chocolate chip) cake I've ever tasted. My family and entire household of Easter guests thank you! read more

Manolo's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Hands down the best bakery in the East Charlotte area! This place is my go to for last minute birthday cakes, as there is a great grab and go selection. Don't like cake? They've got so many options including churros, donuts, ice cream, macaroons, and even empanadas! It's a great atmosphere, with seating available to dine in. What keeps me coming back is their customer service. They have the absolute sweetest, most accommodating staff. And they're located in the heart of East Charlotte! read more

Manolo's Bakery - Donut, Churros, Sprinkle Cookie, Coconut Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They have the best bread in the world. Really good service they're always nice to you really cheap prices too you need to come here now. read more

Manolo's Bakery - Chocolate and a mix of fruit - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We ordered and prepaid a flan for pickup. The bakery was full so I had to wait a bit for the flan. Definitely worth it. Staff was extra nice. The flan was delicious. The website said the flan feeds 10 people, but everyone ate and we had a good portion leftover for the next day. We will definitely be back to try their foods. read more

I have to admit before I went inside I wasn't so sure but once I walked into those doors I was in heaven all the pastries looked amazing the cakes looked even better and there's ice cream!!! I've been looking for a great place to have real authentic traditional tres leches cake and after trying theirs I think I found it! I paid a reasonable price for everything and I bought a few different little items including a awesome hoodie that I'm gonna rock around town as often as possible! Everyone should definitely give this place a try!.. I guess I know what they mean by "don't judge a book by its cover" now lol read more

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Cute spot, several varies of pastries to choose from. I bought a bunch of pastries for my coworkers one morning. Nice people. Everyone enjoyed them. read more

No vegan cakes here, so if you are vegan this is not your place. I'm writing this review Cz I read some old reviews saying they gave vegan options. read more

Huge fan of Manolo's churros - especially the caramel filled ones! They are always crispy on the ouside and light and fluffy on the inside. It's a traditional Latin bakery in a small strip mall in East Charlotte. The staff in there are kind and friendly and happy to explain any pastries to you that you might not know. They have some self-service items as well as a cold case with items like tiramisu and tres leches cake (both are delicious by the way). You honestly can't go wrong with anything from here. I do wish they had all their pastry items labeled, some looked delicious, but I didn't know what exactly I was looking at (this could have also been because of COVID - not sure). But if you're looking for delicious treats, especially churros, be sure to check this place out! read more

Manolo's Bakery - Tiramisu. - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

my parents suggested this bakery because they had their king cake. I went with high hopes and got moldy pie. read more

Manolo's Bakery - apple pie - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stoped at this Hispanic Bakery, curious to try their pastries. Did not disappoint. Coming on top was the tres leches peach cake. Usually a tres leches cake is a moist cake, it can be a disappointment but here they didn't it right. I tried the chocolate tres leche cake it did not compete with the peach flavor fyi. Also tried their Tarta chilena "tart from Chille" it's a wafer stacked cake layered with caramel. This I had to pair it with some of their ice cream which made for the perfect combo. They have a few flavors to choose from I went with the coconut. The service was great the gentleman at the front register allowed me to try their chorizo Morcilla colombiano. This is a famous sausage made in Colombia. The flavor profile was 10/10 hit everything. Will be coming back for that again. This is a small bakery with seating inside and a central display for their baked goods. Strongly recommend checking this place out. read more

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This was the 3rd bakery I had stopped at today. Was expecting it to be way better. Bread is not fresh. I grabbed 4 conchas 2 tiny doughnuts, 2 churros, a bread w butter and 2 tarts and total was $42.. not worth it. Churros were very hard. I think circle ks concha's in a bag tasted better. I'm from Arizona so we have a lot of good food and this was not good at all... read more

Manolo's Bakery - Squeezing the churro was very hard.. - Bakeries Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina