A Charlotte institution, Amelie's serves up delicious desserts, sandwiches and coffee in a hip NoDa location ... 24 hours a day. Admittedly, I've had better pastries, but not at 12:30 in the morning. While a little removed from the bustle of Uptown, it remains one of the best spots in Charlotte to satisfy that late-night craving for caffeine, sweets and free Wi-Fi. Settle down in one of their comfortable armchairs or grab a cozy table for two, order a coffee and a chocolate torte, and just enjoy the atmosphere.