18 Best Restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina | Eater Carolinas

"Vicente is relatively newer to the city, but since its opening in May 2023, Charlotteans realized what they’d been missing: pretty, perched, delicately laminated pastries. The treats, like the dulce de leche croissant or pain au chocolate, are enveloped in an ultra-thin, buttered blanket that flakes and reveals a decadent filling inside. Many of the offerings have a South American flair, and while the sweet-tooth pastries are worth a morning wait, it’s the savory breakfast sandwiches on a dijonnaise-painted croissant that steal the show. It’s a walk-up, sit-down, casual cafe vibe in South End, and it’s just really good. Get an espresso to pair." - Kayleigh Ruller