7 editor picks in Charlotte.
7 bakeries in Charlotte, editor-picked for bakeries open sunday. Bakeries baking on sundays. All bakeries in Charlotte.
Suarez Bakery and Barra at Optimist Hall is Carlos Suarez's Cuban-American bakery, with apple fritters, glazed doughnuts, and the cafe-cubano counter.
TipThe fritter goes by mid-morning. The lunch sandwich counter opens at 11 with house-made bread.
Amelie's French Bakery on East 36th Street is the relocated Charlotte cafe and bakery in NoDa, with a late-night pastry counter that built the brand citywide.
OrderThe salted caramel brownie. That single bake is the Charlotte signature.
TipOpen late most days. The NoDa original has more seats than the later spinoffs.
Manolo's Latin Bakery on Central Avenue is the east Charlotte Latin-American bakery and counter, with empanadas, Cuban sandwiches and a pastries case in 2026.
TipMorning is the freshest. Spanish is the working language; English is fine too.
Amelie's at 380 S College is the uptown Charlotte branch of the long-running French-style bakery chain, with almond croissants and the salted brownie.
OrderAn almond croissant and a coffee from the espresso bar.
TipConvenient for visitors staying in uptown. Larger counter than NoDa.
Honeysuckle Gelato is the Atlanta-born gelato counter at Optimist Hall in Charlotte, with seasonal flavours, sandwiches and milkshakes inspired by Southern.
TipCounter is on the second floor of Optimist Hall. Cash and card.
Collier Candy Company on the second floor of Optimist Hall is Greg and Subrina Collier's confectionery counter, with house caramel, popcorn and seasonal.
TipPair the caramel popcorn with a Honeysuckle scoop next door.
Bossy Beulah's Freedom Drive flagship runs a small bakery side, with honey biscuits and sweet rolls served alongside the chicken-sandwich counter in west.
TipCounter-order. Mostly known for chicken; the biscuits are a side draw.
