11 Best Bakeries in Charlotte, North Carolina | Eater Carolinas

"Life and business partners Sam and Yerman Carrasquero opened a sunny, airy Southend bakery in summer 2023 with a variety of intricately laminated pastries, many of which celebrate Venezuelan (where Yerman is from) and Argentinian (where Sam and Yerman met) flavor with tactful technique. Vicente’s sticky-sweet, crispy on top, and soft inside dulce de leche croissant-esque pastry is a standout. Another staff favorite is a custardy pastry cream topped with cacao imported from Venezuela and fresh orange slices wrapped inside thinly, thinly multi-layered pastry dough. On weekends, try the Venezuelan sticky buns that go quickly, and be on the lookout for the soon-to-be patio and walk-up window." - Kayleigh Ruller