Our family friend introduced us to Amelie's a few years ago when she came by with a box of delectable desserts to cheer my family up while my mom was undergoing chemo for breast cancer. That was the first time I had the salted caramel brownie. It was perfection, not only for the taste and texture, but for the uplifting power it had during a difficult time in my life.
Since then, every subsequent trip to Charlotte involves the obligatory stop here. It's nice to eat there and take-in the French bistro vibe, when a table is available, but we usually grab and go enjoy in the comfort of my mom's house. There's always a line, but it's good because that gives me time to oogle the display window and decide what else to try along with the salted caramel brownie. The macarons are HUGE - more to love and savor. I've also bought some mini tarts to give to friends that I visit in NC or to take back with me to Chi.
The only snafu I've experienced here is being accidentally overcharged for a large order of salted caramel brownies. The cashier misunderstood and charged me for an extra 4 brownies (he also didn't open the box to count himself). It was partially my fault for not double checking the bill and correcting it right after. However, that hasn't stopped me for coming back for more. I also love the name, which is the same name as my all-time favorite movie!