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Sunflour Baking Company
Categories: Food Bakeries Food Coffee & Tea Bakeries, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
2001 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28204
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
(704) 900-5268
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 7:30 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 11 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
52 reviews for Sunflour Baking Company
Review Highlights
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"...forward to trying their "fig newtons" and "pop tarts" in..." In 3 reviews -
"...I caved and went with this double chocolate chip cookie." In 2 reviews -
"Tiffany's meets croissants and cupcakes." In 7 reviews
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52 reviews in English
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Review from April S.
Charlotte, NC
4/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
I wish I could metabolically afford to eat more of the sweet treats at Sunflour Baking Company! Their pastries, cupcakes, pie slices, croissants and other delicious sweets are affordable and the staff is so kind. I've never eaten anything in the bakery itself as I always take my goodies home, but the couches and ambiance seem so inviting! I absolutely die for the pumpkin whoopie pie and have to enjoy it in two separate sittings because it is so sweet. (Trust me, I don't mind one bit.)
Their croissants are really large and it's amazing how many freakin' layers are in these things! You can immediately tell how much time and care the bakers put into these flaky pastries. I usually stock up on several goodies from Sunflour in one trip and savor them over a couple days (if they even last that long!) Do I dare say their baked goods may be better than another certain popular bakery in town beginning with an "A'? Eep!
Sunflour Baking Company, keep doing what you're doing. You guys rock! -
Review from Tina B.
Charlotte, NC
4/16/2012
Their dirty mocha has me completely hooked, and I don't think I will ever go to the Starbucks across the street ever again. I would much rather support my local businesses. My favorites are very simple: PB&J and the Nutella sandwich. Yum!
Next I will have to visit in the evening and sample the wines and desserts. -
Review from Benjamin G.
Charlotte, NC
3/30/2012
Great place. Love the atmosphere. Nice and bright (sometimes too bright).
Not much of a coffee shop vibe going on. Definitely more of a grab and go or maybe stay and eat lunch kinda joint.
Central coffee around the corner has more of a welcoming feeling.
Love the baked goods though. Nice and fresh and the big windows let you see all of the happenings of the kitchen. Great for the cook/foodie at heart.
Gets 4 stars for the wifi. Not sure what the problem is, but it tends to boot you off after a while. Be aware of this. As my job is in social media, I need constant internet access without interruption.
May be a better place to camp out and read your latest book purchase....
One of the good or great spots in Elizabeth. -
Review from Jane F.
3/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'll admit it, I kind of forgot we had this. I recently moved to this side of town though and I was on my way to Starbucks one day when it caught my eye. Oh yeah! Sadly it was Monday and they were closed, but I made a mental note to come back another day. So one sunny morning (or, as some people like to call it, late afternoon) I took myself out for some breakfast.
I'm all for supporting local, and it paid off because my scone was delicious. I had to stop myself from ordering one of everything, but the giant muffins are definitely on my To-Eat list. The coffee was eh, ok, but considering it was like 4 pm I can let that one slide. It wasn't horrible, just wasn't a fresh pot. (I know, 4 pm. Some of us drink coffee then.)
If I could change anything, I would swap out some tables for a few more couches. The little couch section looked so homey, but sadly they were all taken.
This is just walking distance from my new digs, and I'll be bribing myself with treats after a walk in the future. -
Review from Richard A.
Charlotte, NC
5/16/2012
I have had many bakery treats from Sunflour Baking Co. and they all have been great. I visited them today and brought home a capaccino cupcake which I've just finished devouring and it was so delicious I had to write this review. Want a special treat? Then beat it over to the Sunflour Baking Co. They have something sweet for everyone.
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Review from Tim C.
Charlotte, NC
2/15/2012
Wow, this might be my new favorite hang out spot in Charlotte. Excellent baked goods, Counter Culture coffee, friendly service and fairly minimalist decor? LOVE IT.
I visited for the first time today for a late breakfast and a bit of working on the go. I enjoyed a café au lait and a croissant. Oh man, that croissant. They're one of the few (if not the only) bakeries to make their own croissants from scratch. (Amelie's sells Sysco croissants!?) Boy can you tell. Super flaky, airy and buttery, it tasted just like it came out of a corner boulangerie in Paris.
Sunflour Bakery, you won my heart.
PS - If you need to use the wi-fi, just ask an employee for the password. -
Review from Jenni P.
3/1/2012
Three times I've visited Sunflour, in only a week's time. There are so many great things to say about it... the cupcakes are to die for (particularly the key lime, yum!) but after three visits, I'm noticing more and more "flaws" in the perfect bakery experience.
The Good:
-Key Lime Cupcakes
-Perfectly toasted sourdough bread on the sandwiches
-Key Lime Cupcakes!!!!!
-Some of the best egg salad I've ever had
-CUPCAKES.
-Friendly, amazing staff and patrons.
The Bad:
-OLIVES in the pimiento cheese. The bread was perfectly toasted. The pimieno cheese WOULD have been perfect, but there were olives in it. I HATE OLIVES. If you are going to put something so non-traditional in a standard like pimiento cheese, PLEASE warn the customers. Especially when many (like me!) have olive aversions.
The Ugly:
-AMERICAN CHEESE, which is hardly CHEESE considering what it's made of (oil and god only knows what?) on the breakfast sandwich. At a place like Sunflour, to put a slice of that disgusting product on a homemade croissant is just blasphemy. I was so disappointed in my croissant breakfast sandwich. First, it was american cheese, secondly, the farm fresh "egg" resembled... I don't even know what. An egg mcmuffin egg is more realistic, and that's not a good sign. Honestly, the $4.50 breakfast croissant was a huge disappointment, and hardly edible... the bread was a bit over cooked and dried out, the egg was a gross patty, and the cheese. Oh, the cheese. Give me real cheese. Swiss. Cheddar. SOMETHING. But not American. I will be returning to my regular breakfast spots (bagels or breakfast burritos) and stick to Sunflour for lunch and cupcakes! -
Review from Victoria S.
Charlotte, NC
3/3/2012
Love love LOVE Sunflour Baking Company. Although everything I have had from there has been excellent, here are a few personal stand outs.
1- The Croissant -- Unbelievably flaky, the entire way through. Not flaky in the first few layers and then fatty-tasting dough like a lot of other croissants I've had in town. It is so light and crisp, you forget there is butter between each layer and get carried away to another place (cue the classical French music)
2 - The Key Lime pie is the best I have ever had. It is so tart and yet so rich and luxurious that it becomes harmoniously in balance. The texture is also the silkiest I have ever experienced -- almost like there is marscarpone in the filling.
3 - The chocolate dipped coconut macaroons - heaven. The macaroon part is so chewy and gooey and delicious and sweet, while the not-quite-as-sweet chocolate part tames it down and bit and adds a nice roundness to finish out a meal with. These would be perfect for ending a dinner party with a cup of coffee or a little Sauternes.
I always talk about the food first in restaurant reviews because afterall, if the food is outstanding, that's really why we are returning there right? That being said I do love the clean lines and simple design of the bakery itself. It's not too frou-frou or fussy, leaving the treats themselves to be the highlight. Everyone there is always friendly and sweet (he he) and it is definitely, by far, the best all around bakery in Charlotte. -
Review from David A.
1/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Been here twice now and love the place, but misses the 5-star mark by a nose.
First, the reasons why I love Sunflour Bakery:
- Locally sourced organic ingredients: I can feel good about eating here. If it is good enough for me, it is good enough for you!
- Counter Culture Coffee: it really is that good
- Not sickeningly sweet: treats are tasty, yet not so sugary as to melt your mouth--allowing the opportunity to appreciate the more subtle flavors in their desserts (such as Duck Rabbit Milk Stout in their Chocolate Cake, with espresso frosting). The downside is, of course, you can cram more of their desserts down your gullet without feeling guilty.
- Fun flavors: like the aforementioned stout beer cake and also rolo cupcakes!
- Their bread looks, smells, and is delicious
Where they missed the mark:
- Timely service: took about 15+ minutes to get a sandwich. While acceptable for a sit-down oriented restaurant, this seemed a little slow to slap together some ham, cheese, and mustard on some bread. Don't come in expecting take-out speeds, even if there is a minimal line ahead of you.
- Poor delivery system: I saw one of the employees searching aimlessness for the owner of a pimento cheese on sourdough for a few minutes. I am not sure it ever found an owner. A slight overhaul of their system might increase the efficiency of the service
The staff are, however, friendly and helpful. No complaints there.
Oh, and in case you were wondering the ham and gruyere sandwich is pretty good (especially the buttery-grilled bread) as a small lunch sandwich, but don't come in famished expecting to be filled up.
I'll be back. -
Review from Karen B.
3/11/2012
Sunflour Baking Company is a great option in the Elizabeth neighborhood; babies, children, girlfriends, couples, and grandparents all co-mingle and enjoy. The breakfast offerings are unique and plentiful: cheddar biscuits, homemade poptarts, raspberry croissants delight the palatte. And lest you need a walk on the sugary side, your sweet tooth will be treated to options galore: chocolate dipped macaroons, mini chocolates, multiple flavors of cupcakes, a plethora of mini cakes and pies. You can quench your thirst, no matter what time of day you dine; choose between coffee and wine (and ice cream, but I digress). Now all this flavor comes at a price - Sunflour is not the cheapest option, and it'll cost you some dough to dine. If local is your thing, definitely check it out.
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Review from Dion L.
12/16/2011 4 Check-ins Here
We need more of these in Charlotte. This way I don't have to drive 20+ minutes to get my baked goods fix.
I first tried Sunflour after a co-worker suggested I check it out for the cupcakes. I ended up not only getting some kind of Rolo caramel/chocolate decadence creation, but a fruit danish, a slice of carrot cake, an oatmeal cookie and a chocolate chip cookie. Oh, and a freaking good whoopie pie.
Some folks have commented saying the selection could be better, and yes, I agree, it could be. BUT...I'd much rather have a limited menu with well executed items (moist cupcakes with just enough frosting. Cookies that are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Whoopie pies that are so rich they make you want to take a nap after) than a case full of stale pastry.
Love the clean light wood interior and the chalkboard menu. The hallway on the way to the bathroom also features a big window so you can see all the chefs at work, making their magical flour creations.
Next time, I'm trying the lunch items and like Tonya P suggests...the pie! Drooling already. -
Review from Javier M.
11/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came to this place as part of the Good Eats & Meets Foodie Crawl last night. Our stops were Kennedy's, Château D'ough (not open to the public) and Sunflour. When we first stepped in I wasn't impressed by the décor and the IKEA looking furniture/cabinets they had.
The first thing I noticed the nice selection of craft beer they had, so immediately things were looking up for me since it was around 10:30PM. Their wine, tea and coffee selections are really good too. Part of the Crawl included a behind the scenes tour of the bakery. IMPRESSIVE! Their large kitchen is fantastic and they had a string of treats for us to try.
First we had some sample of random chocolate little treats which were all delicious. The cheesecake brownies were out of this world. Then we got a nice spiel on their Croissants. I wasn't a big Croissant fan... until now. Apparently they are the ONLY bakery in the Charlotte area and one of the few in the entire Southeast to make their Croissants from scratch... which is a three day process. We had their dark-chocolate-filled Croissants and I was hooked.
Their standard coffee, which is all I had, was excellent. It was a nice medium roast, very smooth and silky.
I also love the fact that, whenever possible, they support local businesses and farms. I love that!
I've been to Nova and Amelie's and all those places... they're good. Sunflour, blows them right out of the water. I am a fan!Listed in: Craft Beer Watering Holes
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Review from Jimmy D.
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
A trip to Amelie's after dinner resulted in spotting a line longer than Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears marriages combined. So what's a bunch of yelpers with a sweet tooth to do? Why pull up our yelp apps and look for alternatives of course. Thus we ended up at Sunflour Baking Company.
The space is light and airy, it really gives off a feeling of cleanliness and you can even see them baking up some concoctions through a window to the kitchen. Very modern, even though I prefer a more cozy setting when chomping down on various sweets and pastries. It just doesn't have that feeling where you want to get some coffee and dessert and hang around to chat you know?
I got a creme brulee while fellow yelper Leanne C. got a morning glory muffin. The creme brulee was rich and creamy, and I liked seeing the dark vanilla seeds sprinkled throughout. However this was more of a pudding consistency than that of a brulee, almost as if it hadn't fully set yet and it was just a bit too sweet for me after a while. I got to taste the morning glory muffin as well and it was excellent if a touch greasy.
The best part about Sunflour was that wasn't a line out the door like Amelie's. I felt like some of the non pastry options were a little expensive for what they were. For now three stars until I can return and make a more accurate assessment. Maybe their late night lineup isn't as good as during other hours? -
Review from Cameo G.
Elizabeth, Charlotte, NC
3/3/2012
Sunflour's sandwiches are flavorful and fresh, the tea selection is extensive and I always find their teas to be of great quality (Not to mention they give you your on French Press which you can allow to steep as long as you please!).
The coffee is decent ( although more options for add ins for customers, such as soy and different sugars would be great, considering the local/ organic propaganda all over the place). They also have some unique and delicious breads and pastries (We love the orange hazelnut croissant and the cupcakes are fantastic).
Despite all this, I go here very infrequently solely because every time I do, I am guaranteed a disgruntled and unhappy cashier and extremely slow service. I've worked in the food biz for longer than I'd like to admit, so I know that dealing with Uppity Elizabeth customers can be taxing, but that's no excuse for the negative attitudes consistently encountered in the employees. In my opinion a more helpful and friendly staff is the only thing standing between Sunflour and becoming a beloved staple of the Elizabeth community. -
Review from Thomas P.
3/5/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Awesome bakery that definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. Their bananna cream pie was delicious! The worst part about Sunflour Baking Co. is the inability to decide what to get...
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Review from Sydney A.
9/21/2011
3.5 Stars for me.
Mixed reviews of this place. I'm glad it's here. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is bright and lively. They have free wifi and a nice little space to use it in. Charlotte needs more places like this one, maybe with a little more oomph!
The baked goods are a little heavy (on the butter) and if you are looking for a quick healthy bite this is probably not your place. The food choices are minimal and for a place that is so local there are not many (if any) vegan choices.
The BLT is pretty good, and the orange/almond scented roll is a bombshell. But the poptarts feel like Paula Deen made them. Never tried a cupcake -- too much dairy!
I suggest going and forming your own opinions. Fun the first time, then easily forgettable. -
Review from The one A.
Charlotte, NC
2/10/2012
This place is a joke. The carrot cake was repulsive and made me want to throw up in my mouth. The chocolate souffle wasn't much better.
I recommend some cooking classes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Review from Eric K.
11/8/2011
We had read about the Sunflour Baking Company, so we decided to find it and give it a try one Sunday morning. It doesn't look like much from the outside, being that it's in a strip mall that doesn't incorporate the use of eye-catching logos, but once you walk through the door, you're transported to a quaint, modern coffeehouse atmosphere. It felt like a place where you could hang out and talk with friends for awhile, especially with the big living room set up.
We ooh-ed and ahh-ed over the display case of pastries and cupcakes. I knew I wanted something substantial for breakfast, though, besides pastries, so I went with the egg sandwich, as that was basically all there was. I ordered it with one of Sunflour's giant cheddar biscuits and was very glad I did. The biscuit was phenomenal. It really turned an ordinary sandwich into something extraordinary. My partner wasn't crazy about the interior, though. He commented that both the egg and cheese felt processed (even though I imagine they're not since they use organic and/or local ingredients). Perhaps that's an opportunity for Sunflour? Make the egg a little less processed looking and use a more unique, flavorful, chunkier cheese.
On the side, we also split a homemade fig bar. It was a good size for sharing and was very sweet and tasty. I loved it. The chai latte was delicious as well.
I definitely want to go back to Sunflour. I'd like to try some of their desserts as well. And since they're open 'til 11 p.m. or midnight, it makes a great place to stop on the way home for dessert after dinner out to wind down the evening. -
Review from Kristin G.
Charlotte, NC
11/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
So you went on vacation to Paris and came back annoying your friends and family with your non-stop talk about how out-of-this-world the croissants were and how "America just doesn't get it...." or something along those lines, to which they roll their eyes at your pretentiousness.
Well you can stop annoying everyone becaues Sunflour Baking Company makes a croissant to rival the City of Light's best!
And now they stay open late ('til maybe 11p?) on Friday and Saturday and serve wine and beer. THIS PLACE RULES! -
Review from Julie S.
Charlotte, NC
8/9/2011
What a great addition to the Elizabeth neighborhood. 7th Street deserves a place like this!
I went in for the first time this past weekend before heading out of town. I got an egg and cheese on sourdough for myself, an egg on cheese on multi-grain for my boyfriend, a cup of coffee, and a ginger carrot cake cupcake for the road.
The coffee was just right - strong and rich. (Nice to have an option besides Starbucks : ) The bread used for the sandwiches was excellent. My one "eh" moment ? The cheese on the egg sandwiches seemed to be American. When all the other ingredients are such high quality, the cheese should match.
The cupcake an hour into the trip was AWESOME! I I couldn't get enough of the frosting, which strayed in the best of ways away from the standard carrot cake cream cheese. This seemed to be a citrus butter creme. The cake itself was light and moist.
I will definitely return here. Great atmosphere. If you're looking for a place to spend some time doing work, chatting with a friend, or just stopping in, try Sunflour. The decor is beautiful. Very clean, elegant, calming. And the food is tasty. I look forward to trying their "fig newtons" and "pop tarts" in the future. -
Review from Gary F.
Charlotte, NC
2/15/2012
Our new favorite place for business meetings, I'm a big fan of the large french roast!
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Review from Genevieve J.
Charlotte, NC
7/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Oh where oh where do I even begin?
The smell? The decour? The deliciousness that awaits? The display of sinfully-bad-but-you-gotta-try-em-pastries that stare at you as you walk in?
I go weak in the knees every time I walk into SBC and it's both a blessing and a curse that this establishment is located a few blocks from my front door. I have no self-control when it comes to fresh out the oven muffins or brownies so good the taste stays with you all day.
Perhaps one of my favorite new spots in Elizabeth, SBC boasts organic produce from around the area and makes muffins, sandwiches, poptarts, cupcakes and other delectables that are just a pure treat for the tongue. I'm not over-exaggerating at all.
I hit this place up every weekend for their breakfast sandwich which I get on a fresh cheddar biscuit. There are always people hanging out in here and everyone walks out that place with a huge smile on their dial. I've tried just about everything (brownies, cupcakes, poptarts, granola, muffins, ham and cheese croissants, cinnamon buns, the list goes on).
They're open Tuesday-Sunday and an absolute MUST STOP if you are living in or visiting the Elizabeth area. At first I tried to hide this place from others but apparently word go out. -
Review from Shauna H.
5/24/2011
Stumbling in to this delicious haven of bread, cookies, and cupcakes was dangerous for my wasteline...but a treat none-the-less!
I had several bites of many things -
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts - So tasty almost Zebbs good ( a hometown favorite of mine- if you're ever near Upstate NY find these treasures!)
Cupcakes in order from best to least:
Strawberry- Light and perfect for summer
Rolo (as in the hershey's candy! yummmmm)
Guinness- I liked this one but we agreed it really did not taste like Guinness at all ...just chocolate with vanilla icing
Mimosa- awesome concept ..not sure if I tasted the champagne in the frosting.
But actually the real prize should go to the homemade crusty bread. We had the rosemary Olive Oil (used for two bruschetta-esqe rescipes). I will be getting myself some black pepper cheddar next time. -
Review from Chad E.
4/4/2011
I want to like Sunflour, and if you look at the name and the bakery case as a piece of modern furniture, and maybe - just maybe - the cool blackboard-ish menu, then I probably do like it. But then you look at the contents of the bakery case, rather than seeing it as an admirer from afar, and I get all antsy because I really see very little that excites me.
If you watch How I Met Your Mother, it is much like stated by Barnabus Stinson in the Cheerleader Effect: Get a bunch of semi-decent looking stuff (women, or baked goods) together, and as a group they all look better/hotter (paraphrasing here). Once you look closer, however, they all look quite a bit rougher.
Luckily, Sunflour has no pastries that look like Marshall Eriksen.
Regardless, the selection is decent, if not great. And the food is decent, if not great. I just find myself wishing that it was better, while at the same time I am glad that it is not better because I could totally see being there more often.Listed in: Monroe Road Madness, 2011-04-365, The QC Dessert List
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Review from Petro R.
Clemmons, NC
1/29/2012
The staff is always friendly to me and they seem to really care about their job. I love the bright interior and the lounge furniture is awesome. I love the music selection they play over their audio system. I admire the fact that they try to provide food that is local and organic because it is consistently fresh and absolutely good. My favorite is the egg salad sandwich on multi-grain bread. The pastries are also a winner and wonderfully fresh, BUT my favorite thing about Sunflour is the coffee! Absolutely and consistently fresh. My favorite drink is the caramel soy latte. Double thumbs up for homemade syrups (vanilla, caramel, and chocolate)! The only minor complaint that I have is that it's not a place to "nest". The tables are out in the open as are the lounge furniture. Sometimes you just want to hideaway with your coffee and not be outwardly seen. It's not a deal breaker though.
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Review from Kia T.
Charlotte, NC
3/21/2012
Last night was my first visit to Sunflour and it was a pleasant one. I got the triple chocolate cupcake and it was delish! It was everything a chocolate cupcake should be - dense, fudgy and not cloyingly sweet. The staff was very friendly. I will definitely be coming here often.
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Review from Dave B.
Charlotte, NC
8/27/2011
Bad Energy.
I try to support local business and really wanted to like this place, but in the 6-7 times I have been there I have yet to feel like they haven't seen me as a burden on their day. I don't know what it is - it may be because I usually have my well mannered 2 year old daughter with me and they aren't overly kid friendly. They don't have highchairs and claim it is because of some restaurant code (I go to restaurants, I see high chairs...). I have had other friends with and without kids in the neighbor share similar experiences . I just heard they implemented a no stroller policy (not confirmed). I don't want kids screaming and running around when I am eating either, but address it if and when it happens and don't have a smarmy sign up that says unattended kids will be given espresso.
Other than that:
Nice clean design, they added a couch and some comfy chairs recently, I think that helped.
Their sandwiches are lacking, but I really like their chocolate croissants and pop tart knockoffs - almost gave them 2 stars for the croissants, but can't get past the lack of customer service.
Coffee is not great, but they do sell the Cokes that Earthfare sells as Mexican Coke - I think it has real sugar as opposed to high fructose corn syrup - that is good, but I can get that at Earthfare. -
Review from Susan P.
Charlotte, NC
9/10/2011
A new happy place.
LOVE the hazelnut orange roll (huge, and both cinnamon roll and croissant like at the same time. SO GOOD).
Fair trade coffee (major points in my book).
Definitely gives some competition to Amelie's (from which I am writing this review--oops!) in terms of coffee and food, but has much more limited hours. (You've gotta get that hazelnut orange roll during daylight hours--no midnight snack runs to Sunflour).
Clever shirts (are you 'bittersweet' or 'semi sweet'?) worn by staff and available for purchase.
And while I don't have a dog, they seem very dog friendly (dogs tied outside or sitting outside at one of 2-3 tables with owners). -
Review from Todd W.
Ok...is it odd that I wanted to find something off about this place just to knock a star off it's pedestal? However, I must, enthusiastically, give it 5 stars as well! Andes mint brownies, morning glory muffins, ham & gruyere croissants, red pepper & cheddar scones...all do good! Yes, I decided to order a plethora of items for a recent house party. When in doubt, buy it all :)
My favorite was the red pepper & cheddar scone. Can't beat a salt/sweet treat! They even have some unique low sugar carb beverages that are refreshing! Staff was very helpful and recommended the perfect items for my needs! -
Review from Tonya P.
Charlotte, NC
Small local business, let's support Sunflour by eating pies! They have the cutest, little baby pies, key lime, coconut creme and CHOCOLATE! Enough for three normal slices or one just fat party pants pie. The nice girl behind the counter took two pies in the back for us and divided them so we could each take half with a smile! Now this is service!
They also have sandwiches, cookies, savory muffins all wrapped up in a modern little dining room with friendly staff. I'm gonna rate them, three pinwheels.
I would like Sunflour to make their coffee a little stronger. Please. PIE!!!
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Review from Omar H.
Charlotte, NC
Great place, wonderful people , and Excellent pastries. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. you gotta try the Magic Bar.. its freaking magical.
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Review from Julia S.
Charlotte, NC
1/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We're moving up in the gastroworld! We finally have a boutique bakery!!
Tiffany's meets croissants and cupcakes. It would almost be too cute to handle but their pastries are rad, I have confidence that they know what they're doing with bread (which they aren't selling yet, but soon, soon) and they do egg and cheese in the morning. For cheap.
Petit Fours would make the most sense, but they also do Fake fig newtons, pop tarts, oreos, that fancy Nabisco thing that's hit bigger towns so hard. The sip-sized coffee is nice - sometimes you just want a half cup, ya?
Unfortunately, this is where they fail a bit. I've had scorched, I've had too thin - I have not had a cup that rivaled Julia's, Central, or even Smelly Cat. Sadface. Hopefully this will improve - at close to 2 bucks, you need to show your brew some TLC and appease us snobs.
Decor is airy, clean, modern, lovely, kind of vast for a bakery, and being able to peep into the back kitchen's an awesome touch. Sweetness. -
Review from Will H.
12/23/2010 20 Check-ins Here
Combining two of the hottest trends in in food right now- artisan baking and local sourcing of ingredients, it seems like Sunflour ought to hit the mark. In my opinion, it sure does.
This sunny shop is just around the corner from my house, so I had a stop in the other morning for a little breakfast. Light colored wood tabletops and counters contrast with large photos of fresh foods bursting with color. You get the concept right away, even without having to read a word- I like that. A chalkboard overhead and behind the counter tells of that days freshest offerings along with a little info on which of the ingredients are locally made and where the come from.
Breakfast options abound with decadent-looking croissants, plain or chocolate. There were also a number of muffins and loaf slices. I opted, though, for an egg sandwich on sliced house-made bread. You could also opt for a biscuit, but the thought of sesame-semolina bread sounded more interesting to me.
I had to wait for them to make the sandwich, which I didn't mind since it meant I was getting a pre-shaped egg patty that worked its way thru the microwave at some earlier hour. While I waited, I looked at the many pies and cakes that were making their way out of the kitchen and into the cooler. I also noticed that they brew Counter Culture coffee and espresso. Figuring that I'd give Starbucks a break, I had a mocha latte. Wow was I impressed- their mocha sauce is made in house and it was perfect- not too sweet but not too bland. No burnt flavor, as some have noticed in the 'Bucks. Once that was made, my sandwich was also ready I went on my way.
Before leaving, I noticed they also serve a number of deli lunch sandwiches too. Most sounded really good- banana and nutella?! Yum. Ham and gruyere with whole grain mustard?! Double yum.
I understand they also do wedding cakes- hopefully the wife and I are beyond needing those, but the custom-ordered pies and line of breads coming soon sound like they are worth investigating.
Can't wait to go back- this is a most welcome addition to the neighborhood. -
Review from Danielle P.
Charlotte, NC
1/8/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I feel like all the cool Yelp kids have been raving about Sunflour lately so when I got a Saturday 1st meal to myself I decided to pop over and give them a try.
Now perhaps a five star rating is premature based on one scones worth of product testing but holy hosenfeffer, Batman! That blue cheese scone was one of the beat baked goods I've ever eaten: not overly dry, with delicious lumps of cheese still intact, savory but still light and served on an adorable mini baking sheet. I will certainly be back to try their other goodies (raspberry cream cheese crescent, I have my eyes on you).
The experience of visiting Sunflour was as pleasant as the pastry. The space is bright and open. The staff was friendly and helpful. They even have a counter along the window, one of my personal favs, which is great for watching the occasional passerby or just soaking in done early afternoon sun.
I think the ultimate compliment I can give Sunflour is that when I went to the 'Bucks next door afterward their pastry case looked downright unappetizing. Oh no, I know where I can get so much better. -
Review from Megan P.
Charlotte, NC
This place is so cute and their baked goodies are delightful! The employees are very friendly and helpful. They don't have a huge selection compared to a place like Amelie's, but they still had plenty of tasty options to cause me to be torn on what to order. I narrowed down my selections to either a peanut butter blondie (think blonde brownie but made with peanut butter) or the pumpkin whoopee pie. The girls behind the counter recommended I go with the pumpkin and I was not disappointed. It was absolutely delicious!
They have a decent sized seating area. I grabbed a table and read for a bit while enjoying my treat. There was just enough foot traffic that it wasn't too quiet but it wasn't too loud to distract from my book. I will definitely be back next time I need to relax and enjoy a treat. I even feel good about eating unhealthy pastries here since I'm supporting other local businesses (they use as many local ingredients as possible) as well. -
Review from Jason Y.
Charlotte, NC
11/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Such a great bakery of the cuff of uptown. Love the sandwich/quiche selection. Great use of local foods and making it even better, Organic, when possible.
The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Tried The sticky bun and it was delightful. -
Review from Nicole W.
Oh my stars another delicious bakery! Thank goodness, because God forbid I have to travel a mile outside of Elizabeth to fetch a delicious treat.
I was really intrigued by Sunflour as soon as I read that they were opening. It's a (pun intended) sunny bakery filled with tasty treats, coffee, a smattering of tables and smiling faces. Right now they are focusing on their baked goods, but in time expect to see them crank out artisan breads and gourmet sandwiches, too.
On my first visit I went with a recommendation, one of their special baked goods of the day - a pumpkin whoppee pie. ZOMG. Two delicate, flavorful and delicious pumpkin cake-muffin-hybrid sandwiched with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting goodness. It was fabulous. I also enjoyed a decaf vanilla latte that was oh so frothy. Yum.
One of my favorite things about Sunflour, though, is that they focus on using local & regional ingredients. On their website, their menus and their chalkboards they tell the customers where their flour, eggs and coffee all come from. With these amazing baked goods, eager to please staff and charming nature, Sunflour may be one of my new faves in Elizabeth. -
Review from Michelle B.
Charlotte, NC
1/31/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place definitely has the best baked goods in Charlotte that I have found to date... and, yes, I have been looking. Hard. Their selections are mouth watering. I have searched high and low for a good pain au chocolat in this town and this place has the best one. I also tried their sticky bun (amazing!) vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting (a little dense but enjoyable) and the best egg and cheese sandwich on whole grain that I've had. I think the prices are extremely reasonable and the staff friendly. The lady up front said that they have the biggest selections of baked goods towards the end of the week and that it never hurts to call ahead to see what they have available if you're looking for something in particular. I definitely recommend checking this place out. And, chances are, you'll see me there (actually here... I'm at the Sunflour right now -- yes, free wi-fi).
I'm debating my next order -- quiche? peanut butter and jelly scone? or cinnamon role? Oh, but their muffins and cookies look heavenly, too! -
Review from Lauryn C.
2/7/2011
Charlotte is finally catching up - this local & organic bakery made me feel like I was stopping in a cafe in Asheville. Chalkboard menu tells you what ingredients are local and where they came from. Stop in for lunch and try an amazing panini - I don't think you could go wrong with any of the sandwiches but my favorite is the salami - its spicy and cheesy and yummy.
You have to save room for dessert after all it is a bakery...and trust me you don't want to miss out...the chocolate chip cookie was one of the best I've ever had and I am dying to go back and try a savory scone.
*Coffee is $2 - fresh and delicious - Starbucks might just get a few less dollars from me now. Hello Sunflour!Listed in: Coffee & Breakfast On the Fly
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Review from Leanne C.
1/12/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Amazing food, super friendly staff, beautiful location... I love this bakery!
The first time I went in here I had a banana and Nutella sandwich on multigrain and it was so so good. The staff were pleasant and quick with my order.
There were lots of desserts to choose from too- I caved and went with this double chocolate chip cookie. It was the perfect texture and had a slight hint of salt to really balance the delectable chocolate flavor.
They have lots of coffee drinks too with a description of their roasts. That's a good sign. Their hours are a little limited, thats my only disappointment.
I'll definitely be back and will be spreading the word about this place!
