A well-loved Charlotte bakery and café was just named among the nation’s best spots to cozy up with a cup of coffee.
Amelie’s landed the No. 8 spot on USA Today’s list for 2026. It was the only North Carolina café to appear in the rankings of local spots with top-notch coffee, service and cozy vibes.
“Beyond serving great coffee, these locally owned cafés foster a sense of community, offering welcoming spaces where regulars are known by name and every visit feels a little more personal,” 10Best editors wrote.
A local mainstay, Amelie’s is known for its smorgasbord of pastries and other sweets. Think: croissants, salted caramel brownies, macarons, cheesecakes, éclairs and more…