We were here 10 years ago, and loved it so much that coming back after 10 years, we walked around for an hour to find it again. Food is incredibly good. AUTHENTIC! We tried several things and everything was wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful guiding you through their offerings. Price is low for the quality and quantity. Highly recommend stopping in. read more

I am so very disappointed that you're gone. We come here for years and we're so looking forward to eating here on our return. Best wishes for your future. But please come back!!! read more

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This is a great place to grab an empanada and coffee to go. We arrived around 1:30 and they were almost sold out. Luckily we were able to grab two. We threw these in the fridge so we could eat it the next morning. After around 20-30 seconds in the microwave they were perfect to enjoy. The pastry was soft and flakey and the fillings were generous and seasoned perfectly. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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We were in Miami for a retreat and some of our friends had visited Charlotte Bakery earlier in the week and they had to bring us back. It has such a cute vibe and the gal behind the counter was as sweet as pie. There are so many choices including both Venezuelan and Argentinian empanadas and treats. After looking at everything I finally decided on a cheese tequeno, an Argentinian spinach and ricotta empanada, and an Especial Mariscos (seafood) empanada. I actually wasn't even able to eat any of it until later that afternoon. The cheese tequeno was so delicious. The bread was soft with a slightly sweet taste and it was packed with cheese. The spinach and ricotta was packed with flavor, crispy on the outside, full of filling on the inside. I actually didn't get a chance to eat my Especial until I brought it home from Miami to Vegas! It held over well and I was able to have this special memory of Charlotte Bakery back at home. It had a good spice profile and filled with bits of shrimp and other fish and vegetables. Next time we visit Miami, this will be on our list to stop by again! read more

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These empanadas are dryer than the sand on the beach, and I'm not being dramatic. There was ZERO flavor. Just dry chicken breast and bread. The sauce that comes with them was good but it couldn't save how bad the empanadas were. They do offer 2 options, one fried and one baked, and I chose the baked, so maybe the fried is better. But I've had baked empanadas with more flavor and moistness than that so there is no excuse. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Chicken empanada - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We had a yummy Venezuelan cheese empanada! It was freshly fried so it was definitely a little greasy, but it was good. There was only one woman working there, so you may need to be patient! read more

Such a kind and inviting place to stop and grab a bite to eat! I tried their chicken empanada on a weekend and I was surprised how big it was. The price is justified by the quality of food and it's size, as these empanadas are filled to the max. Location is great as well, walking distance from all the touristy stuff. The owner had a conversation with me and told me about the food, very cool person. To be honest the empanadas here are better than the bigger restaurants in the area, check them out. read more

Stumbled across this little shop and I'm glad we found it! The lady working there had EXCELLENT customer service. She was super kind and took the time to explain the menu to us. I got one of their special empanadas - the pabellon - and the flavors were so delicious. It had shredded beef, beans, and plantains. The meat was juicy and the garlic sauce they had paired so well with it. Definitely worth the try!! read more

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I LOVE this bakery!! I found them on yelp and it happened to be around the corner from my hotel. Walked in this morning and the lady behind the corner was literally THE NICEST lady. We described everything in way that you just ended up needing to try everything. We got coffees and one pastry because we had breakfast already right before but we are planning to return and take home every kind of empanadas. The coffees were strong and the "mini lunch" pastry was soooo good. Wow!! When my family comes back in a few months I will definitely be recommending we all come here again. read more

My fiance and I had a day to spend in Miami, and he really wanted to try some authentic food. We found this place on Yelp and we were sold on coming! It's a cute little spot with sooo many baked goods. We came from lunch and shared an empanada which was stuffed to the brim and was delicious. He also loves tequenos so we had to get a few. They were huge and were so good. The sauces were to die for!! We also got this corn cake stuffed with cheeses and it was sooo good. The staff were so friendly and gave us great suggestions. Overall we were very impressed! read more

Charlotte Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Super darling family owned bakery and breakfast/brunch. Great place to try a variety or Argentinian, Venezuelan and Chilean cuisine. Beautiful display of pastries. I had a hard time deciding, but the ladies behind the counter were very helpful at describing everything. I had the El Venezolano- scrambled eggs with ham, chopped sweet peppers and cheese; served with arepas (Venezuelan cornmeal cakes) and a mini tequeno (fried cheese roll) I added plantains for some sweetness. Also had a ham and cheese croissant and Argentinian ham and cheese empanada. Of course, had to try a cortadito (translation = little cut) is a Cuban espresso shot often sweetened with brown sugar and served over steamed milk. ¡Muy delicioso! read more

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Small place but lots of options. Their spicy beef empanadas were really good as well as their croissant. I also liked their dulce de leche cookie. The cashier was also friendly and took time explaining the items I couldn't identify. This place is definitely a must place to visit if you want a quick small bite after walking around. read more

Small bakery with a bang! Pastries on site. First come first serve, when it's gone it's gone. We tried the Venezuelan hot pastries: seafood, fish and beef. Each were tasty. Crispy outer shell with a soft filling. Good ratio. Croissant is highly recommended as well. Crispy flaky with fluffy inside. Regular croissant has a light sugar glaze on top. We also got the Nutella- nuts and Nutella lightly drizzled on top with powdered sugar and Nutella filling inside. We tried the number 1 breakfast which has a little bit of everything and number 3 which was a spinach cheese and egg combo. Both delicious. Everything is on the larger side for portions. We tried the natural drinks: mango, passion fruit and sour sop. So great and refreshing. Seating is limited. Good for couples or very very small groups. Parking is street or garage paid. Overall highly recommend. read more

The woman at the counter was very friendly. The options of empanadas and pastries were amazing! This was my favorite breakfast stop in Miami. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

An unassuming bakery where pretty much everything is delicious! Not well labeled though, especially all the savory baked goods, so reviewing the Yelp photos beforehand is helpful to know what to order. And the Cachapas Lovers is a must! Cachapas Lovers: I can see why this is so popular! A very hearty yellow corn pancake with chewy soft cheese inside, crema-like texture cheese drizzled over and shredded cheese over that. It's a true corn and cheese lover's dream. Very filling too, as one of these split between grown men was actually enough for breakfast. Cachito: A thin dough with a slightly sweet glaze hiding a bunch of shredded ham inside. It's tasty, but a bit of ham overload. I actually find eating a tequeño side-by-side, by alternating bites of pastries, is a fun way to simulate a ham & cheese sandwich. Tequeño: I love these little cheese sticks. It's like someone decided to make a pastry version of the beloved mozzarella stick appetizer. The cheese has a nice squeaky chew at room temperature. Beef Chilean Empanada: Ground beef, hard boiled egg, raisins and olives make for quite a meal inside this baked dough shell. Loved the flavors, but the ingredients could have mixed in a bit better. It felt like all the non-beef stuff was clumped together in one corner. Shredded Chicken Venezuelan Empanada: Deep fried with an arepa-like shell. Love the rich creamy chicken side. I kinda prefer this style to the baked empanadas Guava Pastelito: Flaky pastry dough and a very generous amount of guava jelly. Like seriously, sometimes I complain about not enough guava and this totally is the answer! Caramel Cake: Felt like a Napoleon cake, but with dulce de leche on the top layer. The layers were a bit hard though, not easily break apart like what you might find at a French bakery. The custard layer was decent. Chocolate Alfajor: Buttery dry cookies, a generous amount of dulce de leche spread between and a light layer of chocolate. A very nice treat with coffee. Chocolate Covered Leche Mound: Like an open face alfajor, with just one cookie and a huge mound of dulce de leche that is then covered in chocolate. Since I'm a huge dulce de leche fan, this is more my speed. read more

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Prices are not updated on the website. A empanada Venezuela pavellon and a mini lunch ham and cheese. $15.82 And what bothered me the most is that he took out the mini lunch down and gave me one all burned and dry I asked him to change it because I didn't see where I got it from. I can't imagine paying $9 for something burned and dry. Be careful, this place is not for locals. Tourist prices and deceptions for tourists. .is not the same Charlotte bakery Argentina ! read more

Charlotte Bakery - Mini lunch ham and cheese. . - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

As soon as we went in, the staff was very welcoming and attentive. It was mid-day on a Friday when we went so we weren't SUPER hungry. She advised us that we could share a plate from the breakfast menu and we also ordered an empanada and mango juice (soooo delicious) Huevos pericos brought: Tequeño 3 arepas And the huevos pericos Empanada: Con carne They had inside seating - and our food was brought out very fresh! 10/10 recommended if you are wanting something on the go and not too expensive. read more

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I love it here. The pastries and cookies are so delicious. The cortaditos are good and they have almond milk if you don't use dairy. Service is fast and the ambiance is cute. They have a little instagramable table where you can take some cute pics too. read more

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The servers were great and helpful when I walked through the doors. They answered my questions, made my coffee and worked with the staff to prepare my food. The food was flavorful and plentiful, but must admit much more expensive than I should have spent for breakfast. The costs made me give it a lower score. read more

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So sad they closed! 12 years and it was the best empanadas at the beach. Not even a notice! Come back

I came upon this bakery while searching for coffee and then the food looked so delicious I had to sample it. The first thing I picked up was a Alfjor . It's a desert item and is delicious. I'm not a Cuban food expert so I'm just pointing at things behind the counter and grunting. The empanadas were just picked as more of a , oh that looks good I'll take it. Let me just say I'm so glad I picked these up, omg. So good I brought more people back the next day to sample the food and desert. It's not expensive and located just blocks from the beach this bakery is worth the stop. Just remember I'll take an empanada and a alfjor please. read more

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Great South American bakery specializes in Venezuelan (fried) and Argentinian (baked) empanadas. We got the seafood and chicken Venezuelan empanadas but the seafood was by far the best. Friendly service. Fun place to get a quick snack, coffee or fresh fruit juices. read more

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Spent a week in South Florida and had a goal to go to a Cuban bakery before leaving. On our last morning we ventured here as a close enough alternative. Everything was fantastic. I got a platter of various things and they were all amazing, with the real stars being the black beans, fried plantains, and arepas. The eggs could have used hot sauce, but when I asked they surprisingly said they didn't have anything. My wife had French toast, it was good but not anything special. We also got a chicken empanada and some sort of cheese stuffed pastry that they said was a best seller. Both were ok, but could have used a little something else. read more

Charlotte Bakery - I can't remember the name of this platter but it was delicious - shredded beef, scrambled eggs, arepas, plantains, cheese, and black beans - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Recommended by a couple of yelpaholics, I tried. Some bakery goods like empanadas, you'll find. Forget your new year's resolution and South Beach diet. May as well give that up in order to try it. Empanadas! Empanadas: pork, chicken, cheese. Gimme more green sauce with that pwiddy please. Bookmarked, checked-off, satisfied tummy. Those empanadas were flaky and yummy. read more

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Cutest bakery shop! Has a variety of pastries and baked goods and cakes. The cinnamon tres leches is as delicious as it is huge and the black and white cookie has a filling that is so scrumptious. The prices are a bit high, but the flavor is definitely worth it! read more

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Sometimes Miami Beach can be rough, stressful and mean..Arriving to Charlotte Bakery and received such an amazing service, such a kind treatment from the girl behind the counter was literally priceless! Unfortunately I didn't not catch her name..But please business owner make sure you thank her and treat her right because a person like her makes a big difference! BTW she was in the Sunday Morning shift.. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

During our stay at Miami Beach, we went there twice (2 weeks apart). Both times disappointed. I loved arepa. I had really good one in DC and Vegas. So I had to get the Charlotte arepa. It came as 3 greasy arepas with meat on top. The meat was tender but the arepas were tasteless and greasy. Definitely not worth $15. We also had a ham roll and a Cortadito coffee. Ham roll was basic. It came to $22+ and that's with a 20% discount. Second time we had a waffle with berries & cream and a corn pancake topped with cheese, coffee and an OJ. It came to almost $49. They said they could not do the 20% discount because the manager was not in yet. Instead, they comp the coffee which was like less than 5%. It definitely was expensive and the food was just ok. Will not be back. read more

Delicious! Never disappoints. Everytime we're in town we come multiple times. Favorite empanadas around

If you don't come to Charlotte's bakery, did you even come to Miami Beach ? Stop early in the morning for fresh beef empanadas and an espresso drink. You will not regret it as the warm charm of the bakers attending the front store is just inviting you to try all the goodies and gems they have ready for you. We came back for their tres leches cakes and the freshly squeezed juices. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Tres leches y jugo fresco - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Great cachapas!! This is our second time here and we will continue to come back when we are in town!! Great food, great service. Friendly staff!! read more

Charlotte Bakery - Delicious selection of their food. - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I am truly saddened to find out Charlotte Bakery has gone out of business. I went to this location at least once a month since I was 11 years old; I am 36 now. It's the end of an era. I saw changes in ownership, menu, personnel... but never a change in quality. I will take with me the memories lived, and the slice of home this meant to me. Thank you. Charlotte Bakery, you will be missed. read more

I wasn't really a big fan of this bakery. Came here to pick up a guava pastry, beef empanada, and guava cheese pastry. The guava pastry was a little too sweet for me because of the extra powdered sugar on top. The beef empanada was nice and flaky but the beef itself was dry. The best item I got was the guava cheese pastry. It was a little salty because of the cheese and sweet because of the guava filling. My only suggestion for this one is I thought the pastry shell was a little too thick. read more

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I ordered a Domino Empenada which is beans and cheese. I even verified by asking if it had any meat and the employee confirmed it was just beans and cheese. I get home and take a big bite into pork (edit: it was shredded beef). That is annoying. It was also annoying that the pastry was firm and approaching stale. This was the case for both items. Yes, it was towards the end of their day, but this tasted more like two or more days old. Very disappointing and leads me to believe this place to be overhyped. Edit. I received a response to this review. It has been a while since I last ate meat, so I got the meat type wrong apparently. What I didn't get wrong was that it wasn't beans and cheese. Also, the picture was taken after the first bite for the picture. I have uploaded the meat picture for the owner to find this review more "credible". I apologize for the confusion my poor meat identification may have caused. The owner's response says a lot about their lack of comprehension of the problem. The fact that they ended their response saying that it's too bad the food wasn't to my taste after trying to discredit my experience. This defensive mindset is wrong. To be clear, the biggest problem is that I don't eat meat, and tried my best to not be sold meat. Even if it was the most delicious meat ever, that isn't what I wanted, and it isn't appropriate to feed meat to people who don't eat it. The secondary issue for me in this case is that they just weren't good. I recognize that a negative review is disappointing as a business owner, but I'm the one who should really be disappointed. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Domino Empenada - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Maybe it's because we came here at 7pm on a weekday, but all the items here looked old and stale. The empanadas looked dry and the dessert croissants with different jellies or custard look very unappetizing. Staff also did not take interest in giving us information about the items they had available. read more

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Great food here! I stopped to get a quick brunch and was really pleasantly surprised. The lady behind the counter that helped me was also very nice. I got the shredded chicken empanada - it was huge! It was a bit greasy, but the flavor was delicious, and whatever creamy green sauce they served with it was fantastic. The guava pastry was amazing, I'd highly recommend getting it. I had been looking around for guayaba pastries because I was told that Miami was known for them, and I'm glad I got one here. It was delicious! read more

Charlotte Bakery - Chicken empanada - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This is a good place in South Beach for breakfast. It's a bakery with quick pastries a la carte. We got some Argentinian and Venezuelan empanadas, and also this pastry called the "mini lunch" which was ham and cheese in a sweet puff pastry. All of the food was pretty good, but the empanadas were a bit dry and lacking flavor and needed to be dipped in the crema. The prices were okay, around $4 per empanada, and $6 for the Venezualan empanada and "mini lunch". There was friendly service and plenty of seating along the walls inside. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Mini lunch - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Charlotte Bakery is my favorite bakeshop to buy my favorite Cachito Bread. They sell different bread and pastries, empanadas, desserts and cakes. They also have specialties from south american countries such as Venezuelan Arepas and empanadas made out of corn also delicious Cachapas with venezuelan Mano or Guayanes Cheese, Argentinian Empanadas and Facturas, Pan de Bono from Colombia, Chilean Empanadas, Cheese Bread from Brasil and Delicious Cuban Coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice. Breakfast meals with coffee is also good at this place. read more

Charlotte Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Is this the same place reviewed by others? Maybe the place is under new management? The ambiance is not so cute - empty and somewhat unkept. Feels like half the place is cheap and rundown, and half looks completely different. One wall from a cafe reminds me of a different city (Seattle or soho) with a chalk menu that refers to food and beverages before an apocalypse occurred and left what remains. I had to show my gf the prior yelp reviews to show her how I'd been suckered! Luckily we wised up and smiled and left... read more

Have been thinking about this bakery a lot lately so when I was in town, stopped by for some empanadas. Maybe I've been overhyping it in my mind but it wasn't as great as I remembered. Stop by a couple of times and had some good eats and the gents behind the counter were super helpful. Argentinian empanadas are a bit smaller and better tasting: - spicy beef - good kick and shredded meat - spicy chicken - chicken was a little dry but pastry was good - regular shredded beef empanada - these were a lot bigger than the Argentinian empanadas and I thought the pastry was a bit too thick and doughy. The sauce it came with was delicious as well. Will definitely stop by again next time I'm in town. read more

Baked good and empanadas are delicious. Coffee was terrible. I ordered an iced latte and he gave me an iced coffee and told me it's the same thing. Not sure if that is a cultural difference but I would not get the coffee again. read more