Went to grab some local baklava and was not disappointed! Tried pistachio, walnut and pecan baklava…read moreand the sweet cream warbat. The watbat was excellent, crispy, sweet and creamy, highly recommend. Sign says 10pm close, but they were closed by 9pm the first time I tried to go.

This review is overdue. I used Uber Eats for dinner on Thursday, 11-17-22 for lunch. The portions…read morewere enough for both lunch and dinner. I ordered the lamb sambousa, fried eggplant baba ghanouj, cheese manakish, and warbat. I wasn't expecting the lamb to only be lamb meat. Most other sambousa I've has had vegetables; it was still good. The eggplant was different but it was good. The baklava was ok. Not really enough pistachios to make a difference in taste.

My husband and I celebrated our daughters 4th birthday yesterday and ordered a tres leches cake…read morewith strawberries in the middle for 75 guests, the cake was perfect !! The tres leches was the perfect amount of moist as it should be, not too sweet and the strawberries just balanced everythjng out! Her birthday was frozen themed and they nailed it with the decoration, it was exactly like the image we chose. They also offered to put a picture of her if we wanted to. We passed on that but will be trying it next time. I will definitely be ordering from panadería quetzal again! Unfortunately with the party hosting I forgot to take a picture of the cake but here is a side view ( daughter touched the box the cake was in and messed up the front icing) And a picture of the design I found online which is exactly what we got . :))

If you are a fan of Central American pastries, I suggest you visit this place. I have spent time in…read moreGuatemala and I was very excited to find a panaderia in Charlotte that could remind me of my fun travels. The owner and staff are Guatemaltecos. In addition, the store is very basic (like what you would find in Guatemala); however, the display counter of their breads and pastries offered a very good selection. I ordered a cookie topped with fruit and it only cost $2. It was plenty for me and my husband to share for a tasty treat. I'm happy to have found this place and I plan to return. They also have another store at 4740 Old Pineville Rd. Local B, 28217.

I've been a regular for years and this team makes the highest quality pastries and breads I have…read moreever had in my life. Made with care and creativity and zero processed junk. The staff is always great - and grab a coffee too! Local brews and homemade syrups! This place is cozy, authentic, and the best weekend outing for my family.

As an avid home baker and lover of all things local, this place has everything I want in a local…read morebakery. Well-crafted, naturally leavened breads and pastries w/ a rustic twist, exceptional service, delicious local coffee and all of the good vibes. I recently visited and picked up some pastries - a croissant, a pain au chocolat, and my fave: a kouign- amann. You know how your chocolate croissant never has enough chocolate? Virtuoso serves up the right balance of flaky, buttery, crackly pastry w/ a nice thin layer of chocolate that covers the entire base of the pastry - perfection! These aren't croissants are airy and light as they should be. Now to my fave - the kouign-amann with a twist. A buttery toasty laminated pastry similar to croissant but and filled with a creamy not-to-sweet egg custard that will make you swoon! It's like if a a kouign-amann and a Portuguese pastel-de-nata had a baby! #IYKYK They have a great variety of sourdough breads including baguettes, country loaves and some made with locally-milled whole grains. The coffee is locally roasted Enderly coffee. The record player spins cool tunes and the good vibes are off the charts. What a blessing to have this place in our backyard. Runs don't walk, y'all.

This is my favorite cafe in Charlotte. Amazing coffee, pastries AND banh mi featuring freshly baked…read morebaguette. Try everything. It's all great. The pistachio latte. The chocolate croissant. Stellar!

If there was an option to give 10+ stars, this would definitely be the case. I have passed this…read moreplace often but honestly never stopped because I'm usually flying down the road. This particular time I was able to take a good look due to traffic slowing down and read the sign so I pulled in the parking lot to read some reviews and check out their menu. I went in and decided on the bulogi banh mi and a white chocolate mocha. The bread was beyond ridiculously good. It was perfection, nice crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Both were soooooo good. Also got a strawberry cream cheese pastry to go which was just as good. And the atmosphere is absolutely adorable in there. Some people were on laptops, I brought a book in to read while enjoying my items. Everything was so good I had to go back the very next day. I will definitely become a regular since it's so close to home and work.

Authentic French Patisserie. Superb coffee. Small comfortable dining area awash with natural light…read more Desserts delicious and artistically beautiful but limited. I had the lemon tart ($10) and a Coffee Americana ($4). Nice place for a dessert splurge. Very friendly service.

Chez Marie is a bright, charming little patisserie at one corner of Sharon Corners shopping center…read more The blue and white ambiance lends a decidedly French air to the place, with its half-dozen or so tables inside and another four or five outside. The inside was immaculate and beckoning, with a two-sided display of the offerings and a shining espresso machine behind the register. The workers bore welcoming smiles and a a polite, inviting nature. All of that is the reason I give this patisserie three stars instead of two. While some foods are still a mystery to me - barbecue I can just take or leave, mostly leave - I know coffee and I know baked goods. The croissant I sampled was dry, implying unkindly that the flaky pastry dough was either formerly frozen or not fresh, and while croissants aren't exactly the moistest pastry to be found, the idea behind making them is kneading and rolling in a lot of butter, which I truly could not taste. What a disappointment. And somehow, somehow, my latte, albeit freshly prepared before me, was lukewarm when I took my first sip on the way to the car. How is that even possible? At the last minute, I asked for caramel to be added to my drink, but that was imperceptible too. I'd forgotten to ask for it to be half sweet, so I guess that was a blessing in disguise. When you stop by a bakery late in the day you sort of pays your money and takes your chances, but I visited just before noon. No crowds either. Disappointing all around, though again, the ambiance invites lingering. Cute bistro, lovely people, but - and I cannot believe I'm saying this - I'd have done better at the nearby Starbucks if all I wanted to do was get a latte and pastry. As the French would say, domage.

Aesthetic: Cute concha truck with regular pop up events throughout the community…read more My Favorites: Pan de Muerto! Experience: I love when this business pops up at Super Abari, they are so delicious. The owner is always so sweet. I tried the Pan de Muerto on my birthday, and it was fantastic. It had a delicate, orange flavor and it was just sweet enough. The stuffed concha's are also amazing, please try them if you ever see them pop up!

We ordered a bag of Dulce Dreams via Goodiebag, an app that partners with local businesses to…read morereduce food waste. I'd been following Dulce Dreams on IG for a while, so was excited to see what we'd get in our surprise bag! Pick-up from the church on Selwyn was very smooth, and the owner explained the different flavors. I LOVED getting to try the Gansito and Coquito concha sandwiches. These were so unique and full of flavor. I tend to find conchas a bit dry, so the jam/whipped cream fillings in these were just perfect. We also got holiday M&Ms and peppermint conchas. They all looked so festive and had wonderful presentation. These are definitely some of the best pan dulces I've had, and we're so happy that Dulce Dreams calls Charlotte home!

I was finally able to check out this French-inspired bakery across Southpark Mall...and despite…read morearriving rather late in the day, they had a pretty good selection of bakery items, as well as some deli sandwich selections. Their drink menu seemed a bit weak, but I did appreciate how they had complimentary water. I liked how they were located inside the Pavilion...and how they had such a nice, spacious area outside of the shop to leisurely enjoy your treats! I was in a hurry, so just picked up 2 Choux pastries to go...and honestly, they weren't the best Choux that I've had. Still, I was glad to see that they had them here. If I was to return, I would probably try something else. In any case, good to see another bakery in the Southpark area.

I really wanted to like Copain, but unfortunately the wait just wasn't worth it. When we visited,…read morethe oven and/or microwave (however they normally warm things up) was broken, which led to delays and food that didn't feel like it was being served the way it's intended. For a place known for its baked goods, that was pretty disappointing. The French onion soup was especially underwhelming, extremely heavy and oversalted, to the point that it was hard to enjoy more than a couple bites. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and did their best to manage the situation. Still, between the long wait and the disappointing food, the experience fell short. I might consider giving it another try once everything is fully up and running, but this visit missed the mark.

discovered Renaissance Patisserie through the Charlotte in Bloom event a few weeks ago and finally…read moremade my way in to experience it for myself. They had offered samples of their lemon tart at the event, which stayed on my mind--so I came back and ordered the Lorraine-style quiche. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced by a fresh side salad. I paired it with a café au lait, which was equally well done. The ambiance is effortlessly chic--very much reminiscent of a European café--and it was lively during lunch. It's the kind of place where you can sit, linger, and people-watch... and SouthPark definitely showed up in style. At one point, several guests seated near us were speaking French, which added to the authenticity and overall experience. Service was warm and efficient, even with the crowd. The bakery itself is on the smaller side--you order inside and then head outside to sit and eat. I went on a Sunday, so it was very busy with a long line, but it moved quickly. When seating fills up, the neighboring restaurant allows use of their patio, which is a thoughtful touch. My friend enjoyed her quiche as well, and we both agreed it's a spot worth returning to--whether for a casual lunch, coffee, or a pastry break. I also order a few macarons to go and my family enjoyed them.

Review for Renaissance Patisserie…read more After relocating to Charlotte from San Francisco, one of the first things I searched for was a proper kouign-amann (pronounced queen-ah-mahn). It's a staple where I'm from, and when I discovered that Renaissance Patisserie carried it, I made the drive immediately. I'm happy to say--this place is the real deal. The kouign-amann here reminded me of the ones back in San Francisco. It wasn't quite as buttery or rich as some of the West Coast versions, but it was absolutely enjoyable--and most importantly, I finished every bite. That alone says a lot. Location & setting: Renaissance is tucked into the upscale specialty shops of SouthPark, in a lovely, polished shopping center surrounded by quality retailers like Williams Sonoma and several restaurants. Parking is plentiful and convenient, and once you step out of your car, you're welcomed into a charming outdoor courtyard that feels relaxed and refined. You'll immediately notice the bright yellow awning--it's cheerful and inviting--and inside, the bakery is just as charming. The black-and-white tile floors, small bistro tables, and beautifully arranged pastry case create a classic European feel. It's not a huge space--maybe six or seven tables--but it feels cozy, elegant, and thoughtfully designed. What makes it special: * A stunning pastry case filled with beautifully crafted desserts and laminated pastries * Skilled bakers and decorators--you can tell there's real craftsmanship behind the products * Friendly, efficient service * Apple Pay accepted (always appreciated) * Self-service water and condiments station * Clean, comfortable environment * A lovely outdoor patio that's perfect when the weather cooperates I do wish they occasionally experimented with more creative variations of the kouign-amann--perhaps seasonal fruit or specialty flavors--but even in its classic form, it's consistently a hit. I've brought these pastries to friends and gatherings, and they're always well received. What I appreciate most is that Renaissance delivers on quality and consistency. It may be a newer trend here in Charlotte, but these pastries have been a long-standing favorite in cities like San Francisco, and it's wonderful to see that level of craftsmanship available locally. Bottom line: Beautiful pastries, fair prices, great service, and a polished, welcoming atmosphere. This has become my go-to bakery in Charlotte, and if you appreciate well-made French pastries, you will not be disappointed.