Best French Bakery in Gastonia

"Tucked inside Charlotte’s Uptown district, this Charlotte coffee shop is a French-inspired bakery that will transport you to Paris. The gate outside of the entrance even showcases an imitation of the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, where couples can place a padlock with their names on it as a symbol of their love. This coffee shop in Charlotte offers a cozy atmosphere boasting decor paying homage to its French ambiance."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Rachel Kramer Bussel used under CC BY 2.0. Amelie’s French Bakery and Café is another Charlotte institution. Whether you visit the original location in NoDa or the newly renovated Uptown location, you and your other are guaranteed to have an intimate experience over a locally roasted coffee and a fresh baked French pastry."

"Founded: 2007 This quaint French bakery, with eclectic furniture and quirky décor, has become more than a coffee-and-croissant shop. With its original location in NoDa, their 24/7 concept sparked a need for late-night sweets among many locals. Amelie’s now has six locations in Charlotte and Atlanta."

"Part of the reason the Billy Graham Library ranks so highly on Charlotte’s list of attractions is because the religious icon grew up just a few miles down the street. Graham was born in 1918, and today his childhood home has become a pilgrimage site for many to pay their respects. The Library is set in 20 acres (8ha) of beautiful arable land, and is designed to reflect Graham’s journey from humble beginnings on a dairy farm to life as an international missionary."

"The name reads “library” but the Billy Graham Library is actually a museum that tells about the journey of the Christian evangelist. At the museum you get to learn about Billy Graham’s messages of God’s love in the form of multimedia exhibits, films, and memorabilia. A visit here would give you a new ray of hope and inspire you to undertake future challenges and cou...Read more"

"A refraction of Charlotte’s Evangelical roots, The Billy Graham Library is home to a massive collection of religious texts, accompanied by an old garden and tours through Billy’s original home. Whether you’re Christian or not, you should visit this attraction in Charlotte to because of its unique history and on-site restaurant."

"The best items are everything on the menu including beef brisket, ribs, rib tips, and bacon wrapped jalapeños.” See all Midwood Smokehouse reviews"

"This outfit serves as a one-stop shop for beer, coffee, and solid American-style fare. Tucked close to the New Bern Station stop on the light rail, the seating features heated and covered outdoor spaces and wide booths. Eclectic brews made on-site and scratch-made cocktails that pair with items, like thick-cut pork belly BLT, roasted beet hummus with toast points, thick chicken biscuits and gravy, and toasty flatbreads."

"The Suffolk Punch is a coffee bar by morning and a brewery and eatery whenever it’s polite to quit with the coffee already. The South End space is also fantastic, with a large patio and gleaming indoor space that leads to a curated experience from start to finish. If you’re there to eat, their weekend brunch is fantastic."

"The buffet is temporarily closed, but the restaurant is still open for takeout. You can also order delivery through Postmates, GrubHub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats."

"A stop at Cinnaholic will satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts that are completely vegan and fresh-baked. There are 20 flavors of frosting to choose from, and Cinnaholic also has brownies, cookies, and cakes. If you’re a Shark Tank fan, you may have heard about these treats during the brand’s appearance on the show back in 2014."

"Tucked inside Charlotte’s Uptown district, this Charlotte coffee shop is a French-inspired bakery that will transport you to Paris. The gate outside of the entrance even showcases an imitation of the Love Lock Bridge in Paris, where couples can place a padlock with their names on it as a symbol of their love. This coffee shop in Charlotte offers a cozy atmosphere boasting decor paying homage to its French ambiance."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Rachel Kramer Bussel used under CC BY 2.0. Amelie’s French Bakery and Café is another Charlotte institution. Whether you visit the original location in NoDa or the newly renovated Uptown location, you and your other are guaranteed to have an intimate experience over a locally roasted coffee and a fresh baked French pastry."

"Founded: 2007 This quaint French bakery, with eclectic furniture and quirky décor, has become more than a coffee-and-croissant shop. With its original location in NoDa, their 24/7 concept sparked a need for late-night sweets among many locals. Amelie’s now has six locations in Charlotte and Atlanta."

"This farm-to-table concept began as a delivery donut service in October 2013. Due to intense demand from customers, they opened their first storefront location months later. The shop sources as many ingredients (dairy, eggs, fruit, flour) from the local farming community as possible."

"Make your Saturday morning with a stop at one of the Your Mom’s Donuts locations in either Matthews, Park Road Shopping Center or Monroe. These square—yes, square—treats come in flavors such as salted caramel or milk and dark chocolate ganache."

"Offering curbside takeout, including a deal every Thursday for a dozen donuts for $20. A dozen donuts from Your Mom’s Donuts."

"This collection includes works by some of the most influential artists of the mid-20th century, with pieces by Miró, Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Hepworth, Nicholson, Warhol, Tinguely, Ernst, Le Corbusier, and Chillida. The museum also hosts several music events throughout the year, including a monthly jazz night. The Bechtler Museum of Art is the second museum in the country to be designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta."

"The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is another magnificent and amazing museum, one of the best places to visit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Museum is a 0.838-acre space museum designed by a Swiss architect, Mario Botta, and set aside for the exhibition of 20th-century art. This is the second building designed by the Swiss architect in the entire country."

"Modern art is some of the most challenging but also some of the most striking. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte is a sublime place to see amazing modern art. Here, you can see works from artists who aren’t afraid of giving the viewer a lot to ruminate over."

"A post shared by WeLoveCLT (@weloveclt) on Apr 12, 2016 at 9:07am PDT. ImaginOn is a 102,000-square-foot facility dedicated to getting children involved in education, the arts, culture and multimedia. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte came to together to create this resource for children that includes two state-of-the-art theatres, a dedicated library space for kids 11 and under, four multi-use classrooms, a teen-only library, a multimedia production studio and interactive exhibit space in order to create this cultural hub for children of all ages."

"ImaginOn (the Joe and Joan Martin Center) is located in the heart of Charlotte’s culture and art district where it offers a unique space for young people to learn about art and culture. The center includes an enormous children’s library, two remarkable theatres, class rooms, a production studio and an exhibition space. The Spangler Library for Children caters for your children from birth to fifth grade, with a special baby and toddler area and hands-on activities for all ages."

"Just about every town has a library, but how many have one like ImaginOn?. This Charlotte, North Carolina attraction is the perfect place for an excellent learning experience. The potential for fun with your children can reach the top when you’re at ImaginOn."