Why deal with the craziness of the airports, planes, and all that packing when you can head to your local French bakeries in Charlotte and experience the best of the French deliciousness right here at home? Here are just a few fabulous French bakeries near our apartments in Charlotte to get you started.
Tous les Jours
Since its establishment, Tous les Jours has become quite known for its distinctive menu prepared fresh daily, thus allowing its customers to experience the freshest and best-tasting goodies. So whether you are looking for traditional scones and whole grain bread or something more unique like purple sweet potato loaf and red bean bread, Tous les Jours has you covered. Alternatively, perhaps you are looking for something a bit sweeter. Then a sweet cheese and blueberry Danish, chocolate croissant, or Pain au chocolat might be to your liking, along with one of the bakery's many cakes. These are just a few choices on their extensive menu of over 300 items you can choose from.
Chez Marie Café Patisserie
Located in the heart of the South Park area, Chez Marie Café Patisserie offers a variety of desserts, pastries, bread, and viennoiserie—inspired by French culture but with a modern spin and some interesting flavors. Chez Marie Café Patisserie uses only the best quality ingredients from both local and international sources. There are dainty madeleines, almond croissants, cheese Danishes, and lemon basil meringue or passion fruit tarts. If you prefer a gluten-free option, try their berry, coconut entremets, or French macarons.
Renaissance Patisserie
With its humble beginnings at the farmer's stand, Renaissance Patisserie has grown to become the "it" location in Charlotte. Here, you can find the best French pastries, macarons, crusty French bread, and baguettes. Let your eyes feast on the great selection before you. There are always favorites like Kouign-Amann, chocolate almond croissants, French donuts and beignets, and sourdough boule. You can also find French country loaves, Napoleon, Opera cake, eclairs, pear or pear or apple tarts. When you want an autumn treat, look for seasonal delights like s'mores cheesecake, macaron trees, and Galette de Rois.
Once you've picked up a treat from the French bakeries in Charlotte, spend the day binge-watching the Batman movies at home at SouthPark Morrison with all your newly discovered delicious goodies from your local bakery. If you are not a part of our community and are interested in more information, then please contact us. We'll gladly schedule a private tour to show what SouthPark Morrison has to offer.