"Amélie’s—all its locations—are beloved in Charlotte and this one, open 24 hours a day, is the original. Outside, a gate with love locks and a metal Eiffel Tower sculpture set the mood; inside the vibe is Parisian-meets-punk. Quirky chandeliers and old masters–style paintings tweaked with cartoons set an Alice in Wonderland–like feel. It's warm and funky—just the kind of place where you can sit with a latte and ponder the world for an entire afternoon." - Nancy DePalma
