Amélie's Uptown | French Bakery & Cafe

We loved this French Bakery while we visited Charlotte. It's is a casual service style restaurant where you order your treats at a counter and then pick up your order at a window, but it has all the comforts of a dine in restaurants; there is no table service. It has a beautiful interior with wonderful artworks and designs all over the restaurant. It gave it such a relaxing atmosphere. We only went for the delicious pastry and tried the quiche. They did not disappoint and the prices were so reasonable. Highly recommend it if you are in Charlotte for a stop as it is convenient to the Charlotte Convention Center and the Uptown area. They serve French style breakfast and sandwiches as well. Maybe when we are back in town we will be able to try the other items on the menu.

We really enjoyed our visit here! Needed a quick bite to eat and coffee, this was in walking distance from our hotel. Staff were so kind and patient with us, helping us understand their products and substitutions that could be made. I hope to go back one day!

Very cute French bakery/café downtown Charlotte. Staff were extremely helpful and patient, as well as very efficient. We ordered to go and all of the sweets survived the 2 hr drive home. We ordered 2 of their 4" tarts: one Raspberry Lemon and one Chocolate Peanut Butter. The tarts were the best thing we ordered by far! We will definitely stop by to get more of those if we are ever in the area! We also ordered an eclaír. It was standard. Delicious, but nothing spectacular. They have a very large selection of macaron flavors - from classic to adventurous. We ordered 6 macarons of various flavors: (left to right) Lavender Lemon, Raspberry, Cookie Dough, Pistachio, Coffee, and Honey. Every flavor we tried was great. Their macaron selection is definitely a huge pull for business. We did not try any of their coffee or food, as we only stopped in for dessert. But they have something for everyone. It's worth it to stop in and see what they have in store!

This place is quirky, fun, and delicious. Not to mention, despite having a steady flow of customers and a decently long line, service was prompt and every one was so polite and helpful! We each got an entree and a pastry/sweet. Between the four of us, we tried the breakfast wrap, two different build-your-own sandwiches, a croque monsieur, chocolate croissant, cheese danish, chocolate chip cookie, fruit tart, two lattes and a tea! Every thing was fresh and yummy. The fruit tart was a favorite. The tiramasu latte was amazing; one of the best lattes I've ever had! Each main item (sandwiches & wraps) are around $9-10 and the pastries ran $4-7, I think. So if you want to try many things, it can get a bit pricey. But the quality is great, service is quick, and the vibe is fun!

Amélie’s is a gem in downtown Charlotte. The atmosphere is cozy and artsy, perfect for catching up with a friend or just relaxing with a good pastry. Everything we tried was delicious — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The staff was friendly and patient while we took our time deciding (so many tempting options!). Can’t wait to come back and try more.

So glad we stopped by during a short trip to Charlotte! What a gorgeous bakery with stunning desserts! The staff was so helpful and friendly, describing all the pastries we asked about. I ordered the Oreo Entremet and they slipped in a mini peanut butter tart! Both were absolutely delicious! They were not overly sweet and all the components were so complementary of each other. My friend got macarons to take home to her family. It’s a bonus to find out their macarons were featured in the Hunger Games! Definitely a must stop by if you’re in town!

Fun decor in this cute cafe is what we came for! The food was decent as well. We didn’t get to try the pastries, especially the macaroons - saving it for another time! Surely give this place a visit for those Instagram-worthy clicks 📸

The quiche with meat was so salty my husband could not eat it. My egg and potato bowl was cold so they remade it and I specifically asked for it hot and it was cold again. Yelling out people’s name to pick up their orders. Not my kind of place. Coffee was good.

So glad we stopped by during a short trip to Charlotte! What a gorgeous bakery with stunning desserts! The staff was so helpful and friendly, describing all the pastries we asked about. I ordered the Oreo Entremet and they slipped in a mini peanut butter tart! Both were absolutely delicious! They were not overly sweet and all the components were so complementary of each other. My friend got macarons to take home to her family. It's a bonus to find out their macarons were featured in the Hunger Games! Definitely a must stop by if you're in town!

I recently visited this location of Amelie's while back in town visiting family. I was really craving a latte and a pastry and after a quick search on Yelp I found this location in Uptown, not too far away. Having been to another location in the past, I knew this would curb that craving. It took me a minute to find parking, but I was lucky enough to snag a paid spot on the street. The inside of the cafe is way bigger than I expected it to be. I love the black and white checkered floor, the big chandeliers, and eclectic art. It definitely gives off a fun Parisian vibe. I ordered a lavender iced latte with oatmilk and grabbed a few pastries to share with the family. Two plain croissants, a chocolate croissant, a strawberry danish, and a cream danish. All were pretty tasty. My least favorite was the chocolate croissant, it was dry and had hardly any chocolate in it at all. The crowd favorite was the strawberry danish. We cut it into fours and everyone got to take a bite. It was delicious. I'll end by saying that the service was pretty darn quick for being late in the morning. That was much appreciated. I regret not getting any macarons, because that's what made me remember Amelie's from a few years ago but hey, I guess that means I need to visit another location on my next trip to Charlotte.

Dropped in for a quick breakfast and the counter employee recommended the Quiche, which sounded very good. Although the staff was extremely friendly, service was good, the quiche was a little disappointing. Very overcooked and dry. I didn't taste egg, just dry crust and bacon, a lot of bacon. Next time I might have to create my old breakfast sandwich so it is a little fresher.

This is a coffee bar, bakery plus cafe. It is decorated so cute with lots of French themed decor. My daughter loved finding Eiffel towers throughout the restaurant. The soups and sandwiches were so good. I liked that you could get them in a combo. The bakery case was stellar and we really enjoyed the pastries we picked out. They were all so pretty and tempting. This cafe was a short walk from the convention center and convenient when in town for an event.

Drinks are awful, my son asked for lemonade and we had to return it, it was water down and it taste like water, espresso was cold and disgusting, my daughter order the flavor coffee, I think it was tiramisu and of course didn't even taste like it at all, food is just okay, tables are dirty, no one clean them, I had to clean the table myself with my purse Lysol Will not recommend this place and of course will not donate my money again, almost $100. On egg sandwiches and awful drinks

Interesting place that brings a bit of French culture but in an American style. Super tasty sweets, we ordered 4 items and none of them disappointed. I especially loved the Apple cobbler mini tart and the chocolate petit gateau. I loved the decor and the museum feel it has with different models of chandeliers on the ceiling, mirrors on some walls and paintings. Very different and pleasant. I think it's a perfect stop for a coffee and a sweet between visits to the museum or after an event nearby.

This place is so cute! I went to another location years before but it was not as adorable as this one! They really outdid themselves with the lovely Parisian and unique art decor! My friend and I got a box of desserts to try and enjoyed them all! My favorite has to be the apple flavored cheesecake. Macarons were also delicious and a decent size! I didnt get anything to drink aside from a lemonade (not bad but nothing special) so can't comment on the coffee, but will try on my next visit!

Amelie's is my go too and it's always consistently amazing! I got the Oreo desert and it was so good! The service is always good and the restaurant feels like you walked into a restaurant in Paris! Great ambiance for lunch or afternoon coffee and treats!

Oh did I have the best time here! I'm such a big kid at heart. This place reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. Every where you went there was something to see because of its unique decor. Honestly, it's a great spot to host a fun tea party! Oh don't forget the pastries! Yummmm! The cheese danish was light, not overly sweet and perfect with a cup of coffee.

What a beautiful local find in the heart of downtown Charlotte. This location is right in the middle of everything, we just happened to be walking around the city exploring an art festival and fell upon this cafe. The interior is clearly cared for with all the decor and artwork carefully curated to create the eclectic vibe. The pastries on display were being baked fresh and the family and I picked a few to share. There's multiple levels to the cafe and it seems like you could find a nice quarter to spend sometime just hanging out or studying. Service was friendly and quick, they were super patient with us as we kept changing our minds about which pastries we wanted.

Nice open space with ample lighting. The French toast came out less than 2 minutes and we were very skeptical. We were right -- not good at all. Flat burnt toast. The pastries are always good. Coffee is also solid. Parking May be an issue but there a garage behind the building. We walked here so not sure how much the garage is.

What an amazing cafe! The food and restaurant are a fun and unique experience with lots of options. The line was long but moved quickly and the food came out quickly as well. The biscuit was beautifully flaky and the quiche was cheesy and delicious. We would definitely return!

My matcha had chunks of powder and an oily consistency. Not good at all. Customer service was great while ordering though. But I came for the beverage so one star. I've had a better experience at other locations. Maybe today was an off day.

Food Had the croque monsieur, roasted corn + red pepper salad, and a strawberry lemonade. Everything was amazing! For the sandwich, the croissant was buttery, flaky, and the sweetness of it paired well with the savoriness of the ham. They were out of the fresh berry salad, but the roasted corn + red pepper salad was no slouch! It was like eating a taco salad without the tortilla chips. The strawberry lemonade had just the right amount of sweetness. Service When you walk in, it's a huge open area, so keep in mind the counter to order is to the right while The Red Window in the middle is where to pick up your order. Both employees I interacted with were patient as I asked what exactly was in the salad and I was sold! Also helped me pick out a drink as this was my first time there. Ambiance This place is really cute, plenty of seating inside and out. The pastry cases look great, and I definitely have to try some next time I'm in Charlotte.

It is always a treat to come to Amelie's when in Charlotte! I love the decor and how much seating there is! The pastries and desserts are not only beautiful, but delicious! I had an iced coffee and my friend had a blueberry muffin and chai tea. We enjoyed everything and we plan to return tomorrow for pastries to take home! The young lady who helped us was very kind and helpful.

Just ok , coffee good , baked goods better than food , ordered a build your own sandwich and very underwhelmed , they need to put sandwich meat on a sandwich , a slice of turkey , and some greens on 2 pieces of bread for 10$ just not right. Up your game or don't offer sandwiches. Will be back but will NEVER or food again. coffee , pastry only.

Super cute ....huge place with lots of cute photo ops and nooks to sit, of course Paris themed. Great macroon options and lots of little sweet bites. Looks like a great place to sit and work on a corner or just stop over for a snack and cafe like we did.

Got some after lunch caffeine from Amelie's - an iced caffe latte and an iced strawberry matcha latte (seasonal). We carried our drinks out, but it's a cute and quickly space that is decorated around a Victorian theme. Standard latte, and the strawberry matcha was a bit lacking in the matcha flavor with too much milk - tasted more like a strawberry milk haha but was fun to check out the cafe.

I got to visit my BF for her birthday. She mentioned she wanted to take me to a bakery (so her!) to celebrate her birthday. Ok, sweets? I'm in. Amelie's is not what I was expecting AT ALL. Its so cute, so fancy and such a cool place to be. Its right downtown in the middle of some beautiful green spaces and the perfect place to have coffee indoors our out. They have so many photo opportunities as well!! I took advantage of several. :) As soon as we walked up, we were greeted with smiling faces. Since I was new, I asked a few questions about how everything was made and what was popular. Its freshly made. . .each day AND EVERYTHING IS POPULAR! Not event kidding. I chose the cinnamon roll and it everything that I needed. Soft and sweet. I also had an iced latte which was delicious. If you're ever in the area, you must pay them a visit. I can't wait to get back.

Amélie's can do no wrong to me. I looovvvee this place. They take ALL of my money. I've never had anything here that I didn't like. And even if I did, I'm sure they would rectify that for me. I've gone here during all seasons. The pumpkin lattes, the cream brûlée pancakes, their lunch combos, seasonal macaroons, sparkling flavored sodas. The service is immaculate. I'm not sure if Michael still works at the Uptown location, but I always appreciate his service. Be sure to sign up for their rewards system. If you go as frequent as I do, it's worth it. They also have double stars day/hours if you look on the app.

Such a cool spot near the convention center! Came here twice while attending a conference. The coffee was great-I had a Marcotter with oat milk and the treats even better! I tried the lavender lemon macaron-so good and a good size for the price! Also tried the mini Nutella tart and later tried the strawberry cream cheese danish. The danish was perfect!! Flaky with a good amount of cheese and strawberries. The Nutella tart was a little dry but still very good. Great spot for breakfast or lunch! Wish we had more time to try for lunch, I heard their quiches are amazing! Fun chandeliers all over the dining space and fun paintings to pull out and insert your face!! You can be the next Mona Lisa!

What a delightfully weird and wonderful place! So many interesting things to look at, and a million tasty things to try. The servers were very helpful and nice.

It's a really nice bakery and cafe. The interior design is pretty with all the chandeliers. There is a good variety of pastries and drinks available. The pastries is too sweet for me to enjoy alone, but pairs well with the bitterness of coffee or tea. The service was okay.

Great location. Great coffee. Huge pastry selection. Also has great soups and salads. Hands down best macarons!

Chicken Salad on croissant - flavorful salad on buttery, crispy goodness Potato, asparagus, and leek soup side-perfect texture and marriage of flavors Salted caramel chocolate torte - sweet and shareable with three or four friends Thoughtful, attentive servers who work in tandem to meet guest requests-feeling honored and taken care of to have them recognize my name and quickly present my order even though it was my first visit Delightful, colorful, witty decor!

Don't call it a french bakery This place is horrible, croissant was dry and seemed days old, baguette was not cooked and seemed like something you would buy in the freezer section at the grocery store.

Good tea Didn't try coffee but it was first thing and the morning and the croissant was stale or sum idk And it was warmed up Service lady was super super nice and helpful And the place is beautiful on the inside

This is the second location I've tried and love it as much as the first one I tried (Pineville-Matthews rd). This location is huge as there is also an upstairs. It was quiet enough that I was able to work for a couple of hours. There wasn't a charger near by and I didn't check around to see where they were located but I do wish there were more chargers. I had the iced white chocolate mocha... delicious. For food I had the Turkey Bacon Monte Cristo. I highly recommend!! I inhaled the sandwich it was so good. I also had the oreo cream cheese tart and I can't remember the name of the other tart but both delicious.

Ordered crème brûlée and was given the custard and sugar seperate ..... was not what was advertised. The product tastes good but the lack of heating the sugar on the custard was very lazy and not finished . I give this restaurant 2 stars ....

Zack/Zach (general manager)- if you see this... you made my entire day. i have a gluten allergy and he made me feel so seen, so safe, and thanked me for coming in, and when i thanked him he said "everyone deserves a treat) and gave me an extra brownie for free. (yes, salted caramel brownie is gluten free- and INCREDIBLE)

Great coffee. The pastry was good. Service was great. Interesting place! Would definitely recommend.

Excellent desserts and pastries! We tried the mini tarts and cinnamon rolls. Service was great, too! The place was very cute!

Fiest time at this location. Much bigger venue than any of the other locations i have been to. Big open space with plenty of seating options to choose from. Of course, they have their well-known quirky decor all over. We arrived around 10:30am. on a Sunday and didn't officially sit down to down our coffee and food until about 11:20am. There was a huge line, and they had run out of a bunch of pastries and flavors of macaroons by the time we got to the front. Ordered a vanilla latte with a breakfast wrap. $20 for two items, which was thought of was very overpriced. The coffee was delicious, but i would not spend $10 on the breakfast wrap. Very bland, the potatoes were cut up in really BIG chunks, and they were cold, so they were very hard to chew. Overall, the wrap was cold and not flavorful at all. Other than that, all the employees were friendly and efficient. The ambiance was great and quiet for a Sunday coffee run. It is located in uptown, and there is a parking deck located right beside the establishment.

Great place to grab pastries! It was a bit busy but was able to find a table. The cafe itself is gorgeous and eclectic. The service was also courteous and friendly.

Atmosphere alone gets 10 stars! A very kitschy, fun place to grab a light snack, some coffee or tea, and some pastry. There are a great selection of macarons, the pastries are fresh, and the espresso is terrific. Not too strong, which can sometimes taste almost burnt, but delicious. Lots of indoor seating and a small outdoor patio. Ordering is done at the counter for food and beverages, and they call your order or bring it to you when finished. And watch out for Vincent Van Gogh staring at you from the corner!

Cute spot to grab coffee and sit for a while. They have quite a selection of baked goods, definitely something for everyone. Got the pistachio coconut latte, strawberry pastry and half avocado, pickle, onion tartine. Half portion of tartine was larger than expected. Everything was yummy. Service quick and friendly.

Had to stop in for some desert and this place did not disappoint. Ordered the lemon raspberry, pecan, Marie Antoinette, and apple cobbler tart. Hit the spot for my sweet tooth!!! Service was amazing. She was able to explain all the different deserts and suggested going with the bigger size. I wish I did because now I can't wait to go back for more!!! Plenty of different specialty coffees to try.

I'm in love with this place. I love their ambiance and great selection. You can also get fresh bread, sandwiches, coffee and teas. Staff is very friendly and polite. We got Napoleon for my husband, I got creme brulee and tiramisu. Creme brulee is creamy and thick, it was delicious. Tiramisu I found slightly over sweet and I wish it was a little more moist. My husband liked his Napoleon.

I've had Amelie's on my list of places to go to while in Charlotte for almost 10 years and finally had my chance on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. It was about an hour to close, so there weren't a lot of options, but I can always find a dessert. Although it was late in the day, there was still a pretty decent line. There was a young man and a young lady waiting on everyone. I gave the young man my order 3 times and he still gave me the wrong dessert. I corrected it when I arrived at the register and the young lady gave me the right dessert. I decided on the salted caramel brownie layer torte! It looked amazing and had so much potential, but I let it sit out too long before I ate it and it was mostly melted, but still so delicious. Each layer was amazing.

Omg this place is amazing. We came here on a recommendation from a local, and she was dead on. This bakery is not easy on the wallet or waistline but is heaven to the taste buds. The bakery is located downtown, so we walked from our hotel. The atmosphere is cute. Several different areas to sit to have a nice intimate conversation. It has some quirky decorations that bring the whole place together. The staff were very friendly, and they even offer a military discount. We got a box of macaroons which were very fresh. A mini apple cobbler tart, mini key lime pie, a hot chocolate, and a salted caramel Cafe mocha. All were delicious. We saw that they offer catering. Too bad we live fast away. I wonder how far they will deliver....

This place was right across from our hotel so we tried it for breakfast. The highlight was the coffee which was super strong. We ordered a croissant and a blueberry muffin. The croissant was supermarket quality at best and the muffin was worse. Dry and flavorless. (To be fair, we spent 2 weeks in France last summer so our croissant standards are high, but this one was kind of dry) I had French toast and my wife ordered yogurt with fruit and granola. Both were ok. I'd go back for coffee.

This is a cute spot in Charlotte. I came because I saw that they had so many gluten free treats! And they were alll great! I tried the salted caramel brownie and the almond cake I think and I had a build your own sandwich. The sandwich was the only down fall as one half of my sandwich had no meat :(. My bf had the French toast and a pastry that looked like elephant ears. Shanna I think was super nice. I'm surprised that place isn't more crowded. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a variety of options for a group. Will def return. I need to try the crème brûlée

Delightful stop in my visit to Charlotte! Such a funky space with fabulous pastries, and a delicious meat quiche. Great place to get some work done and chat with friends. (I did both!) servers were so friendly!

Such a cute French bakery, and everything was delicious! It is such an instagram worthy spot. Definitely recommend their chai as well as all the pastries! 10/10 spot

Delicious! I am only in town for the day so unfortunately, I was only able to eat here once. I stopped by for coffee and a lemon with blueberries danish and the danish made me very happy! The danish wasn't too sweet and the lemon filling wasn't too tart. Inside the restaurant there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and it was decorated adorably.

Horrible service. I came twice in a week, morning and afternoon. No one could take my order. One person pastry counter, coffee while others are chatting. Lost a corp customer ready to spend 100's b/c of lack of service

Nice place with a fairly robust menu of sandwiches and pastries. It can get crowded and you have to wait a bit for your order, but the food comes out fresh. The ingredients are high quality and the pastries are superb.

Two days in a row. This time lunch, a beautiful delicious French dip. Service was friendly once again.

A must try when in the Queen City. Salted caramel brownie: think fudge with decadent caramel kissed with salt. Art. Eclair: moist but firm exterior with a luscious vanilla cream interior. Their signature A is drizzled on the exterior. Chocolate croissant: flaky, buttery and full of chocolate. Not overpowering. Well packaged. Cheese Danish: dry exterior ring as in chalky but amazing near the cheese center.