discovered Renaissance Patisserie through the Charlotte in Bloom event a few weeks ago and finally…read moremade my way in to experience it for myself. They had offered samples of their lemon tart at the event, which stayed on my mind--so I came back and ordered the Lorraine-style quiche. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced by a fresh side salad. I paired it with a café au lait, which was equally well done. The ambiance is effortlessly chic--very much reminiscent of a European café--and it was lively during lunch. It's the kind of place where you can sit, linger, and people-watch... and SouthPark definitely showed up in style. At one point, several guests seated near us were speaking French, which added to the authenticity and overall experience. Service was warm and efficient, even with the crowd. The bakery itself is on the smaller side--you order inside and then head outside to sit and eat. I went on a Sunday, so it was very busy with a long line, but it moved quickly. When seating fills up, the neighboring restaurant allows use of their patio, which is a thoughtful touch. My friend enjoyed her quiche as well, and we both agreed it's a spot worth returning to--whether for a casual lunch, coffee, or a pastry break. I also order a few macarons to go and my family enjoyed them.

Review for Renaissance Patisserie…read more After relocating to Charlotte from San Francisco, one of the first things I searched for was a proper kouign-amann (pronounced queen-ah-mahn). It's a staple where I'm from, and when I discovered that Renaissance Patisserie carried it, I made the drive immediately. I'm happy to say--this place is the real deal. The kouign-amann here reminded me of the ones back in San Francisco. It wasn't quite as buttery or rich as some of the West Coast versions, but it was absolutely enjoyable--and most importantly, I finished every bite. That alone says a lot. Location & setting: Renaissance is tucked into the upscale specialty shops of SouthPark, in a lovely, polished shopping center surrounded by quality retailers like Williams Sonoma and several restaurants. Parking is plentiful and convenient, and once you step out of your car, you're welcomed into a charming outdoor courtyard that feels relaxed and refined. You'll immediately notice the bright yellow awning--it's cheerful and inviting--and inside, the bakery is just as charming. The black-and-white tile floors, small bistro tables, and beautifully arranged pastry case create a classic European feel. It's not a huge space--maybe six or seven tables--but it feels cozy, elegant, and thoughtfully designed. What makes it special: * A stunning pastry case filled with beautifully crafted desserts and laminated pastries * Skilled bakers and decorators--you can tell there's real craftsmanship behind the products * Friendly, efficient service * Apple Pay accepted (always appreciated) * Self-service water and condiments station * Clean, comfortable environment * A lovely outdoor patio that's perfect when the weather cooperates I do wish they occasionally experimented with more creative variations of the kouign-amann--perhaps seasonal fruit or specialty flavors--but even in its classic form, it's consistently a hit. I've brought these pastries to friends and gatherings, and they're always well received. What I appreciate most is that Renaissance delivers on quality and consistency. It may be a newer trend here in Charlotte, but these pastries have been a long-standing favorite in cities like San Francisco, and it's wonderful to see that level of craftsmanship available locally. Bottom line: Beautiful pastries, fair prices, great service, and a polished, welcoming atmosphere. This has become my go-to bakery in Charlotte, and if you appreciate well-made French pastries, you will not be disappointed.

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!

was in town across town for maki-madness and after savoring the savory I thought it fitting to get…read moresweets for the sweet despite the rain coming down in torrents. please be aware that Villani's is spendy; not necessarily over priced but still spendy. so what's a guy to do? get fewer i suppose... and since I only wanted to pick up a couple items it works ;-) choco chip cookery are medium-large, well chipped, light for their weight airy but not fluffy, pairing well with coldy cold 2% milk (genuine simulated bañaña flavor if you can score some...) lemon bars are dense, moist, sticky, sweet, and lemon. what else would you expect? these are convenient portions for halving when served with your favorite mule. the apres-deluvian covenant cake were refreshing in their simplicity and execution: chocolatey goodness over layers of otherwise indistinguishable pink, white, and green cakery. so light, so basic, so good with strong black tea. no indoor seating but this is a bakery review (also: most of the rest of the planet is available for a modest fee so maybe try there?)

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.

This is a nice cafe and bakery store adjacent to the Ritz Carlton hotel in downtown Charlotte. We…read moregot to try some of their dessert items as the hotel gave a celebratory platter, filled with their items. Loved the coconut cream chocolate cake, macarons, and the chocolate layered strawberries. The cafe also has excellent variety of hot and cold drinks. I saw the barista working super hard to complete the orders quickly. I didn't see the store being super crowded at any point, nice spot to grab some drinks and bites on your way in or out of the hotel.

I'm literally standing inside right now. Not sure why it claims it's closed. Nonetheless, the…read morebarista was sweet and very helpful. I walk by here all the time. It was great! I had a red velvet cupcake.

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.

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)

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.

Toasted Coconut Salted Caramel Cream Latte was fire (I added caramel...) the caramel chocolate…read morebrownie was killer (gluten free)... The Macarons selection is a game changer and those croissants are flakey and fresh. Have them heated if you're eating in shop or take it to go & do it yourself at home when you're ready for it... They have nice breakfast, brunch and lunch options as well as pasteries and desserts. Fresh brewed teas if you don't do coffees (frozen, iced or hot). Nice creative options and seasonal offerings and flavors. The ambiance is so great. It's artsy and Kitsch and just super cute. There's mutile styles of seating to suite everyone inside or out. The line goes pretty quickly. You definitely want to grab something for there and a little treat to savor later!

We usually go to the one on pineville-Matthews road but were on this side of town so decided to…read morepop in. I ordered a half A Chicken salad sandwich and a cup of leek soup and my husband ordered a turkey wrap also with a cup of leek soup, we also got a pecan pie pastry and two coffees. Unfortunately, the soup was cold and I got a full chicken salad sandwich which was very salty and my husband got some form of a grilled cheese sandwich. We took the soup back and had it warmed up again and for some odd reason it was still cold then I noticed my husband had the wrong sandwich so I got up, took it back and said he ordered a turkey wrap and I don't know what this is. They bought his wrap and two new leek soups which were still cold again so we got cold soup three times. We gave up and left. Coffees were good as was the pecan pie.

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

We wanted to love this place - first for the location (what a great people watching spot and with…read moreplenty of parking)! Next, we wanted to love the actual goods of offer - beautiful presentation and a huge variety of do-it-yourself pick and choose tray style self service! Lastly we wanted to love the checkout service - it seemed ready to get people moving along! Most of these things held the weight we wanted and anticipated, short of the location and parking. The goods - we sampled a Yuzu tart (tasted like soap?!) and mango croissant (a bit of soapiness in this one too, oddly) a chocolate explosion croissant (best of what we tried and chocolate was evenly distributed) and one each of the pretzel shaped pastries (ok but nothing exciting and tasted bland). Again- skilled presentation and mastery of baked goods form...these all looked great and tasted...just ok. There were three staff members at the counter and two seemingly were distracted while one gent running the register was taking care of the 5-6 people deep line. Only as the line approached the cafe area and door did the other two staff start taking customers at the other register. There are probably several options here to delight palates if you take the time to sample all the items and perhaps we simply picked poorly during our visit.

Quick SouthPark sugar stop at Tous les Jours after a long afternoon of errands and shopping…read more Sometimes you do not need a full meal. You just need caffeine, carbs, and five minutes to reset your mood. I already knew exactly what I wanted, so this turned into a tactical pastry mission. Pulled into the little Piedmont Town Center circle with the fountain, double parked for a hot second, ran inside, grabbed an iced coffee and a mango croissant, and got right back out into Charlotte traffic. The mango croissant was flaky, buttery, lightly sweet, and filled with enough cream to make the entire stop worth it. Perfect little energy boost when your social battery and shopping patience are both running low. The location itself is great for a quick pop-in. Cute little area with hotels, restaurants, and walkable spots nearby. Easy place to grab a sweet treat before continuing your day. Life is too short to not eat well, Charlotte. Get out there and eat.

We had been looking for a solid café, and this place proved to be a top quality place for us. We…read moregot croissants, eclairs, lemon bars, and obviously coffee. All of which were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be coming back on a regular basis.

This past weekend had the opportunity to visit Amelie's and what a cute spot....loved the ambiance…read more Besides all the wonderful treats here, it is a very quaint place. I loved the decor and the staff was great as well. We stopped here after dinner on our way back to the convention we were attending. I got some treats to enjoy back at the hotel...I ordered the Biscoff cheesecake, lemon bar, pecan and key lime tart....all were delightful by the way! You have to make this a stop if you are in the neighborhood!