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| - Amelie's is a small pastry shop that, according to my good friend that lives in Charlotte, has become incredibly popular since they expanded their hours to 24/7 (whenever that was). As soon as we stepped through the doors tonight, it was apparent. The line to the cash registers extended past the entire glass casing of pastries and almost into the next room.
The bakery has an extensive selection of unique and freshly made pastries. There are so many good looking treats to choose from, it makes deciding what to order difficult. Fortunately, the employees are more than willing to help and describe the various sweets they offer. I also noticed on the menu board that they serve breakfast foods, soups, sandwiches, and of course, coffees and teas. I tried their popular salty caramel brownie. It was thick, salty, sweet, sticky, and rich. I could feel the cavities forming in my teeth as I chewed each bite.
The design and decor of this place is original and "artsy." There are a lot of handmade decorations, including the chandeliers. The seating is comfortable and cozy and some of the restaurant looks more like a living room than a bakery with couches, coffee tables, lamps, and bookshelves. Almost every seat was taken when we went, even in the atrium in the back. The crowd was very diverse. Live music was going on in one of the rooms.
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