Amélie’s French Bakery & Café | Carmel Commons

We absolutely loved it. My wife and I were in pineville, NC It was fantastic 🤩. My WIFE loved it.....and the desserts Absolutely wonderful!!!

I have never been embarrassed by cakes, but for these 2 cakes I ordered from Amelie's I was probably red from being upset at what I just served my guests and the people we were celebrating. I cannot believe they let these cakes go out for pick up (the pick up ladies were lovely and the sole reason for any stars here.) I don't know if they made them way ahead of time and they got very dried out, or if they forgot some ingredients... cakes that have been properly brought to room temperature should not fall apart, separate and crumble the way they did (see photo.) No moisture whatsoever in the cakes. I would have had a better experience walking into Whole Foods and purchasing any 2 cakes they had behind the glass that day. So disappointing to go from the quality of the original Noda location to what it has become after expansion around Charlotte. You lost me, Amelie's.

This spot feels open and welcoming right away ☕😊 with a generously sized indoor area and a handful of outdoor tables for when the weather cooperates 🌿. The menu offers plenty to choose from, and the cozy, home-style mugs make it a great place to slow down and enjoy the moment 💛. There is no table service, but everything you might need is thoughtfully set up at an easy-to-access dressing station, which keeps things simple and efficient 🙌. Renovations were underway during our visit, yet the atmosphere still felt comfortable and relaxed, and it is easy to imagine how impressive the space must be now ✨🔨. Parking is plentiful and free, whether you grab a close spot or opt for a longer walk to balance out that pastry indulgence 🥐😄. Overall, it is an easygoing place that blends convenience, comfort, and a laid-back vibe very well 😊.

I stopped here one afternoon for a quick treat. Luckily it wasn’t too busy. I was able to walk in and only had to wait a few minutes to be helped at the counter. The staff were friendly and eager to help. It was still earlier in the day, so there was plenty selection of different pastries to choose from. Today I ended up getting a strawberry cake, fruit tart, and a brownie cheesecake. The tart and mini cheesecake were great. The strawberry cake was good, but it was a bit dry in my opinion. I have been coming into Amelie‘s for over a decade and their recipes have slightly changed overtime. Overall it was a good experience and I will come back. One thing to note is that when Amelie’s was open 15 years ago, there wasn’t as much competition. Now there are many more options for French pastries in Charlotte.

The bakery side the house is great. The food however is not so good, bacon is burnt on both orders, snap and crumble. Coffee is good however didn't come the way I asked, double caramel with no Carmel. Expects 18% tip and you have to get your own stuff, they will bring food to table. The workers are pleasant.