My family and I had an amazing time at Vavela Cafe. The ambiance, service, and treats are superb…read more Luna checked us out as well as kept checking up on us throughout our visit. We did see her running around and cleaning up a lot. She might be overworked because they don't seem to have much staff. Other than that, we had a great time and would recommend it to many.

Was visiting family during Memorial Day weekend, and we met up with a friend in town at this lovely…read moreTurkish Cafe in the university area of Charlotte, NC. Loved the vibe and the decor. It's a very happening spot for young and old, families and friends, people looking to work, and others just there to chill and relax. The line was out the door for the duration of my time there, but do not let that deter you. They have ample space to handle the crowd and it's well staffed with people constantly walking around helping and answering questions. Service is fast and everyone is so nice. They have a variety of seating arrangements which makes it great for large or small groups. This may sound like a lot is going on, and it is...but at the same time it's very relaxing and chill. You place your order at the counter and I'm telling you, they have a great variety to choose from. My party shared some chicken flatbread, a Caprese style appetizer(not its name), and sweet potato cheesecake. Whe all enjoyed some coffee made to order for our liking. We even ordered some pistachio and dubai chocolate desserts to go. Everything was superb! We sat and talked for hours and just soaked in the environment. I had such a great experience and I'm really looking forward to dining here again.

Amazing bakery in South End! Everything is made fresh and in house. Service was really great,…read moreeveryone was super friendly! They have a good variety of unique pastries. They all looked amazing! Get there early because they sell out quick. I went at 11:30 am on a Sunday and they still had some chocolate pistachio croissants. I also ordered a beef empanada, which they serve after 11am. The chocolate pistachio croissant was so flaky and buttery, but not overly sweet or heavy. It reminded me of pastries in Europe. You could really taste the quality. The beef empanada was huge! It was also loaded with beef and veggies. The flavor was amazing as well. The pastry was super flaky and fresh. Overall, everything was amazing and I can't wait to try other items!

Vincente is chef's kiss - I really love this place and think its the best pastry shop in clt. I…read moreusually am in for breakfast and early enough to snag an almond croissant or chocolate almond but stopped in later today to finally try an empanada. Went with the beef and it was awesome! Its a huge empanada, so different from the other empanada spots in the area and also so cheap. Would 100% recommend and am excited to try the chicken one and curry one in the future Staff is super friendly and takes the time to discuss the pastries with you if you have questions. Saw them making some of the items for the next day and was in awe

This is a great casual place to go…read more Brazilian pastries great for a good breakfast. Empanadas kind of pastries. Decent sweet pastries as well. Service was very good and food was fresh. Good for going for a quick improvised bite

10/10 i definitely recommend to anybody reading this…read more Everything was excellent, from the food- to the service and people, to the atmosphere. This is my new favorite cafe/coffee shop in Charlotte. This is a family owned establishment, and they are some of the nicest genuine people you'll meet. They truly treat you like family. And the FOOD?!!????...... Amazing. Genuine authentic Brazilian food, pastries and desserts, bread, etc etc. They also freshly squeeze juice which is amazing. So many healthy options here too. Like acai, so many fruit juices, smoothies, etc. Coffee is of course a 10/10 as well. In other words.... GO!!!!!

Decided to treat myself and give Chez Marie Cafe Patisserie a try. I ordered the iced Blue Matcha…read morelatte with whole milk and simple syrup added. I asked for a pasty recommendation and the cashier said her favorite was the Mixed Berry Danish. So I had to give it a try. Everything in the case looked delicious. I decided to try the danish first and it didn't disappoint. It was so good. This danish was made with love. Now my drink however was a disappointment. I knew it would be floral and it was floral but almost tasted medicinal. Like I was drinking a cough syrup latte. It wasn't sweet at all and I had to force myself to drink it. Yes I finished it cause in this economy I don't have $7 to waste on a matcha latte. I will not order the Blue Matcha Latte again but I will return. I'm very interested in the $35 afternoon tea. Chez Marie Cafe Patisserie 4732 Sharon Rd Ste M Charlotte, NC 28210 (Review 1 in 2026 and 896 overall)

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.

This is a must!!! We always eat here while visiting from out…read moreof town. Food & service is always great!!

Highly Recommend for Brunch!…read more I had a great brunch experience at Ruby Sunshine and would definitely recommend checking it out! The atmosphere had great vibes and energy, and even though they were busy, the service was still excellent. The drinks were great, and the Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash was absolutely delicious! Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and extremely helpful with menu suggestions, including recommendations for alcoholic beverages. Between the delicious food, great drinks, welcoming service, and lively atmosphere, Ruby Sunshine made for an excellent brunch experience. I wish I would have taken pictures. I will most definitely be returning for brunch in the future!

A friendly and inviting encounter with the owner/Chef. He…read morecould tell it was my first time and helped me by making some recommendations off of what I like. I decided on the French Carmella, which he said was his best seller and a slice of Citron cake, which he said was his favorite. They both were amazing... the Citron cake practically melts in your mouth while sending you to heaven. Packed with subtle lemon flavors bursting on your palette. It was amazing!! I will definitely be back to try more of these authentic French pastries.

Went last Friday. Awesome awesome awesome. The baguette with cheese and bacon was delicious and…read morevery satisfying. The croissant was very fluffy and buttery... perfect! The chocolate tart was perfect with coffee. We talked to the owner and he was very welcoming, courteous and made us feel like family. I highly recommend it. I will definitely be back.

Loved the foxy brown latte! The inside of the cafe is gorgeous, with plenty of things to look at…read moreand places to sit.

Oldie but a goodie ! I have visited here when they first opened & I can't believe I never came…read moreonline & wrote a review but I'm here now ! This is such a feel good coffee shop . Black owned and from the moment you walk in you feel all of the culture in one room from all the memorabilia & nostalgic magazines etc all around the coffee shop . Located On the west side of Charlotte if It were closer to me and I didn't live on the other side of town I swear I would be in here daily ! I did attend Dudley's Beauty College that used to be right down the street from here straight out of high school and I know if this coffee shop existed then you would have not been able to keep me out of here .

What a unique experience. Love the french theme, Napolean paintings, Eiffel Tower selfie-bait. All…read moreamazing. Had the cinnamon roll, and the cream dripped all over fabulously. The almond croissant was perfect. Mini pecan bites super tasty. Iced latte was perfect. I can see why this comes up on places to visit in Charlotte, it was the highlight of our trip!

Amelie's is quickly becoming my new favorite bakery in the area! From their adorable decor & lovely…read moresweets selection, to their yummy sandwiches & cute coffees, they've got a little bit of everything. We tried the strawberry & cheese danish and bread pudding along with our macarons - everything was fresh & tasty. I also had a chicken & goat cheese sandwich with wonderful flavor. I only wish the chicken was cut a bit to fit the sandwich. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I really enjoyed the decor and atmosphere. It can be described as light-hearted French…read more I stopped by for breakfast and takeout pastries. I ordered the "customer favorite": egg-sausage-cheese biscuit (not at all French I'll admit). It was quite nice with a light fresh biscuit cheddar and better than average sausage patty. I took away a classic croissant, chocolate croissant and fresh fruit tart. All of these were excellent. I definitely recommend.

When I asked folks where I should stop before I leave, so many people recommended this spot. Before…read moremy meetings & flight, I stopped to grab some pastries to take home. The space is open & inviting. The case was filled with so many options. Even though there was a line, it didn't take long. I don't know how parking is because I walked over. Love: cinnamon roll (cream cheese frosting was the best!), service (kind & helpful) Like: lemon poppyseed loaf, mini brownie

Yuminess: 6/10 Allergy Safety: 8/10…read more Price: 7/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 ‍Service: 9/10 Overall review: Cute, homey spot, but it fills up fast. Food is decent, with good ingredients, but it's a bit pricey and not many allergy-friendly options. Service was overall good. Would return occasionally. Detailed review: We both got just the BLT, and it was solid. The flavor felt a little lacking, but I couldn't pinpoint why. Not sure I would order it again. There are some allergy-friendly options, but they are limited. Price was a bit high , but nothing crazy. Atmosphere is warm, rustic, and comfy, but... limited seating during busy times. I also dislike how they don't give you water glasses for dine-in, just disposable plastic ones, which feels wasteful. Service overall was quick and kind. I'd come back, but only on occasion.

This is a very convenient cafe! Located right on the side of the building it's easy to get in and…read moreout of and if you are staying on South Blvd the coffee is actually good and worth a stop in! Surprisingly it's about $6 or so for a latte which is a good price in today's economy. The food I would give it a 6/10 the combinations seem a little weird to be honest and if I wanted to order something I felt like I had to make a ton of modifications for my liking. I got an egg and sausage breakfast croissant and it was just basic. Not amazing but also not gross it was edible. The staff is always so happy to help and they were open the day after the ice storm + snow storm. The hours are longer especially for a cafe/ coffee shop!