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26 reviews for Amelie's French Bakery and Cafe
Review Highlights
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"Mmm, salted caramel brownies." In 2 reviews -
"The croissant was light and airy and the chocolate inside..." In 5 reviews -
"Yummy treats, friendly and helpful staff." In 5 reviews
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica M.
Gastonia, NC
Updated - 4/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
OK, now this is more like it. I got the full Amelie's experience today, and I have to say, I loved it. Love that they have "mini" lattes, for when you just need a little love tap in the pants, instead of a kick. I opted for a small latte - just the perfect size for an after lunch pick-me-up. Expertly made, and strong, just the way I like it. I had a pistachio macaron (my first macaron ever, after seeing 4,000 of them on Pinterest) - super tasty (and gluten-free!). As an aside, love that they labeled them gluten-free.
Sat down inside for a while, love the funky decor (I'm in love with all things that can be labeled "funky"), and weirdly, I love the music that they have in there. I could definitely spend a long time in there just sitting and watching the people walk by out the windows. It's a little small (I haven't been to the NoDa location yet - it's on my list!), but a great little calm oasis right in center city. I'd definitely take any visitors to the city to this little spot, and then hop over to the Visit Charlotte place to see what kind of trouble we could get into :) I'll definitely be back, Amelie!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/2/2012
You know how you hear about something great and you hype it up in your head and then you are SOOOO… Read more »
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Review from Lindsay S.
Raleigh, NC
2/13/2012
After hearing all of my sister's raving about Amelie's for the past few years, I was finally in town to experience it for myself. Unfortunately I did not realize there were two and drove around for about 20 minutes looking for parking to get to this uptown location. My friend and I walked in to an adorable little patisserie and were immediately taken at its quaint decor. There are small tables and chairs in the cafe, shelves with mugs and other Amelie's things for purchase, and then a small counter with baked goods on display. They serve light breakfast and lunch, but the main focus is on their baked goods.
He ordered a Short Latte and an eclair. The gentleman behind the counter, Brandon, made a couple suggestions for me when I said that I didn't want any brownies since my sister already had a bunch waiting at home and she suggested I try something new. He suggested either the pumpkin cream cheese muffin or strawberry cream cheese twist. I chose the pumpkin cream cheese muffin and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was made with freshly scooped creamy chocolate and quite rich...almost too rich! The muffin had the perfect crumbly topping on it and was definitely a perfectly creamy delightful choice.
I'm sure this place is awesome for those who work in downtown Charlotte, but it's a pain if that's your final destination because of the parking. We were also informed that the other location in the NoDa district is open 24 hours a day and has plenty of parking. I enjoyed this location, but next time I'll seeek out the other location. -
Review from Cristin B.
Nashville, TN
5/23/2012
Salted caramel brownie, amazing. Interior is so charmingly decorated, especially the tables with dinnerwear overlays. Kinda love they were playing French music instead of classic rock. Really liked that they asked which roast I would prefer. Would have given five stars, but the friendliness of the staff was just a three...not outstanding, not horrendous, Just kinda there.
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Review from April B.
Charlotte, NC
4/13/2012
Everything is wonderful at Amelie's. When I take people on the 30 minute journey to get there they complain about the distance. As soon as they take their first bite, they never complain again. I always get a salted caramel brownie. My boyfriend loves the petite gateaus. I have also had their sandwiches. They are awesome, too.
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Review from Dixi S.
Long Beach, CA
4/1/2012
Awesome place! Really cute decor in the shop with cool chandeliers. I had an egg bake with sausage and cheddar and a latte. The two guys behind the counter were nice, and they kept up with keeping the place clean. After the drink and meal, the area is a really nice. This is an enjoyable way to start the day!
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Review from Tae-Sun K.
Charlotte, NC
2/21/2012
I am so happy that Amelie's is Uptown. Great coffee, great location, great shabby chic decor and small but still great dessert selection. I would give this place 5 stars, but both times I went, the service was terrible. The last time was absolutely the worst. There were two young men working the shop. One was doing everything . . . taking orders, making coffee and boxing up desserts. The other fool was running his mouth with a friend or customer or whatever, and holding up everyone. I went to add cream to my coffee, the top of the cream canister was loose and fell into my coffee, burning my hand. Neither guys asked how I was doing or came to assist . . . least of all the fool chatting away. He cleaned up the spill only after his friend left which was about 30 minutes after the fact. I assumed neither of these guys were the owners. Shame on the management.
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Review from Adrienne G.
San Francisco, CA
7/26/2011
Was so very excited to see Amelie's had opened in Uptown & forewent a team lunch so I could run over to indulge in their deliciousness
See, Amelie's is a must-stop for all my business visits to Charlotte & hearing there was a newly opened location so close to my work was like Christmas
Huge disappointment when I walked in to discover a very small selection of pastries & no veggie items for lunch.
I couldn't even believe my eyes & had to confirm w/ the staff who quickly quipped when I asked are there NO veggie options? "nope"
Guess that about sums it up.....and it also about sums up my rating for this location
This place is nowhere close to the awesomeness of the NoDa location where veggie options are abundant -
Review from Ashley V.
Charlotte, NC
2/2/2012
Great desserts and ambience. Plus, their salads and soups are delish. Open 24 hours and has wifi - not sure if it gets better.
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Review from Peter L.
New Port Richey, FL
1/27/2011
We were off for a Sunday stroll in downtown (or is it Uptown?) Charlotte last weekend, and I realized I had not yet stopped into the condensed version of a NoDa favorite. Why not now?
If you are a fan of the original, this version has both good news and bad news. The funky/comfortable vibe is there, and that is good. The venue is small, and that ain't. Many of your favorites from NoDa are on the menu, and that is good. Many more cannot be serviced from the original, and that ain't. That said, I am happy to have the satellite downtown.
We found ourselves so comfortable that we actually, and unwittingly closed the place down. Then I experienced the coolest thing of all. As we were leaving, I noticed a host of wrapped food on the outside tables. I figured someone forgot their order, and knocked on the door. I was told that whatever food is unsold at the close is left out for the homeless to enjoy. GO AMELIE'S!! -
Review from Seth A.
11/4/2010 3 Check-ins Here
I guess the word that comes to mind when I think of this place is "growing pains". Amellie's, the ridiculously popular French Bakery, has spawned a miniature version Uptown and still doesn't have the kinks worked out.
While I'm generally a fan of Amelie's in NoDa, I'm not sure they can replicate the experience on a smaller scale. I've visited twice and the manager profusely apologized for not being able for having mastered the new espresso machine. She was kind enough to make me a latte for free (since I was the guinea pig), but the same problem happened the next time. I was disappointed that I couldn't use a gift card from the main Amelie's at this branch. It is the same store, right?
On both occasions I visited in the evening, the selection of baked goods is nearly wiped out. Maybe I pop in at the less-than-stellar times, but it seems that the trademark experience (in all aspects) of Amelie's is missing. I hope that this express Amelie's is able to deliver the same sweets and drinks as the "mothership" (good one, Nicole W!). I'm still hopeful that they can pull it off. -
Review from Travis W.
9/23/2011 4 Check-ins Here
A spin off and much like a Part 2 of any good movie, just not quite as good. I do love the baked goods but it's the environment here that is lack luster in comparison to the original location. It's ecclectic and trendy/hip, yes, but something about being Uptown and toned it down in my opinion. Great service here though and the caramel latte is literally one of my favorite drinks on this planet. I just wish the eclairs would stop staring at me every time I'm in there.
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Review from Nicole W.
I was pretty stoked when Amelie's opened up a mini version of its mothership in Uptown. Because, really, having salted caramel brownies within one mile of my house must up my real estate value. Or at least I think it does!
As the other reviewers have mentioned this is a mini version of Amelie's - it's not quite as charming or lovely, but the employees are friendly and the treats are one in the same = delicious. The selection at this location is limited, but still pretty great. You'll find eggy breakfast items, cream cheese puffs, delicious coffee, tasty sandwiches and the illusive salted caramel brownie. Expect pricing to run the same as the mothership - it's not cheap, but it's worth the teeny splurge.
If you're a total sugar head like me and/or you work Uptown, I bet you could figure their delivery schedule after a few days of treat stalking. Delicious! Thanks for feeding my frenzy, Amelie's.Listed in: Uptown, Baby!, Desserts, Treats and Sweets
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Review from KariGirl G.
Cleveland, OH
9/22/2011
I picked up a few sweets for clients, and while the food looked good, the service was awful. When I went to pick up the order, they didn't even have paper plates, and I had to get my own napkins and forks.
I thought this was a catered order since the woman taking the order (who was very rough around the edges by the way) made me pay in advance. Due to it's proximity, I tried ordering the next day, and the woman answering the phone was so rude, and told me I would have to call another location to place a phone order, even though I had just ordered from there yesterday!
This is too bad because my coworkers and I usually refer good bakeries etc., to each other across the country, but I will never refer this place. -
Review from Christopher M.
Charlotte, NC
8/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Straight off, I must admit I am highly disappointed with the small selection of baked goods available at this location -hence only three stars. Aside from the lack of goodies, the quality is definitely there. What is available is top notch and this place is still worth a visit. The environment is actually pretty cool too. Not at all what I expected. If you want to relax in a comfy home-like place in uptown with a few friends or coworkers, grab a coffee and something to eat here.
Listed in: Charlotte Bakeries
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Review from Brian L.
10/20/2010
Big fan of bakeries. I love the setup - quite possibly the best setup I've seen in a bakery. There are a multitude of different types of seating, it's very cozy, there are stools with a power strip...only if the wifi worked for me! Oh well.
Oh yea, the coffee was fine, the croissant was just ok. If I lived here...I'd be on a first name basis.Listed in: I've Been Here Once - Travels!
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Review from Melissa B.
Charlotte, NC
Obviously a mini-version of its eclectic Mothership in Noda, this little bakery/cafe opened up Monday 8/30/10 here uptown. If you want to pop in for pastries or turkey croissant sandwiches you better get there early. They told me today they were cleaned-out of most fav items like the Chocolate Salty Brownies before lunch! I noticed a delivery around 2PM which may or may not have contained re-stocking of the delicate treats....
Don't forget your pocketbook when you come, my Strawberry Petit Four cost me $2.17 (with tax) for a 2'' square treat....but worth every penny if you have a sweet tooth!!
Right now the hours are 7AM to 7PM weekdays and some weekend hours which all may change as they adjust to the market uptown. Bon appetit!!! -
Review from Brittany H.
Boston, MA
10/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
It gets the job done, so to speak. I went to the original one the next day and it was way better. It's what this one wants to be when it grows up. Someday....
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Review from Michael E.
Asheville, NC
They are now open during the weekends, so for us center city folks living here, this place is a great alternative to the Starbucks of the world.
3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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9/1/2011
So another work day....another walk to work..and another hot tea. Nice hipster folks working… Read more »
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Review from Nancy E.
Charlotte, NC
10/4/2011
A friend and I went to see the exhibit at the Bechtler and were ready for a yummy snack afterwards so we walked on over to Amelie's and rewarded ourselves with some great treats. We grabbed a sandwich from their selection and it was so delicious but the real treat was the chocolate croissant which we split afterwards. The croissant was light and airy and the chocolate inside melted in my mouth. What a delicious treat! It was my first time eating at Amelie's and I will surely go back. Next time, I don't think I'll be splitting the treat! Call me selfish but I needed more of that yummy morsel.
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Review from Tom C.
7/31/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Neither the selection nor the laid back ambiance of the original No Da location but all I need to do to get to this one is go down an elevator bank and walk across the street. Too sweet! What they do have is a limited line up of DELICIOUS pastries, tarts, etc, etc. Some great sandwiches, soups and Espresso that's done the way espresso should be done. Also love the ability to buy the par-baked baguettes. We always have a couple in the freezer at home. 400 degrees for 10 minutes and we have yummy French Bread to go with dinner!
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Review from Todd W.
If the Amelie's in NoDa is a 5, this place is a solid 4. Mainly for just existing in Uptown. They selection is limited, so don't expect to get the choices you do in NoDa, but they have some of the big hitters...salted brownie, petite fours and cream buffs. Also have sandwiches and salads for the lunch crowd. They do run out often, but have 1-2 deliveries per day depending on the day, so you never know what you'll get. Either way, a visit, no matter what the selection will be a nice way to say goodbye to a $5 bill :)
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Review from Monica K.
Indian Trail, NC
3/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Yummy treats, friendly and helpful staff. Small but fine if it's not too busy. Free wifi!
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Review from Casandra G.
Charlotte, NC
9/7/2010 14 Check-ins Here
Amelie's mini-me, they stock your favorite treats for you to pop in during a work break. Mmm, salted caramel brownies. But yes, they ship them in from their noda location, so try to figure out the delivery schedule and coordinate your break around it.
Listed in: Breakfast
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Review from Demetria M.
Charlotte, NC
I ran over on my break for some sweet sensations! I had the almond tea cake and palmiers both were great, but the chocolate croissant is a no go!
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Review from Angel D.
Wrightsville Beach, NC
11/15/2010
I haven't been to the original Amelie's in NoDa so I don't have a source of comparison. I stopped in after a Sunday Brunch and got a Chai Latte. They didn't have non-fat milk, only 2% but also offered Soy milk. I opted for 2% and while the flavor was delicious the 2% milk made it a little heavy just following a meal.
I got a small tea cake which was good but not great. However, everything looked fresh. For a weekend in Uptown (which can be slower for some restaurant) I thought they were well stocked. They had pre-made sandwiches and other items to grab and go including at least 3 carafes of coffee for a quick cup.
I can see what they are trying to do with the decor but I'm not sure they gave it 100%. That said, it's still very quaint and a great alternative to the chain style coffee shops. Give them a try, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. -
Review from Michiko N.
Chapel Hill, NC
3/29/2011
Had a delicious strawberry cream cheese croissant and coffee here on a damp chilly Saturday morning. Great place to sit and read the paper or just stare outside. Would definitely go back!
