Looking to try the top bakeries around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bakeries in Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture the next time your cravings strike.
1. Nothing Bundt Cakes
Topping the list is Nothing Bundt Cakes. Located at 601 S. Kings Drive in Myers Park, it's the highest rated bakery in Charlotte, boasting five stars out of 67 reviews on Yelp.
A national chain with several locations across the country, Nothing Bundt Cakes specializes in 8- and 10-inch cakes bundt cakes, tiered cakes, bundtinis (bite-sized cakes) and bundt towers — all topped with frosting made with cream cheese and butter. See the menu here.
Yelper Lisa S. wrote, "I love these bundt cakes. They're so moist and flavorful! They have mini ones, which are perfect for individuals. My favorite flavor is the red velvet, but they have an assortment of options."
2. Renaissance Patisserie
Barclay Downs' Renaissance Patisserie, located at 6401 Morrison Blvd., Suite 4A, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews.
Founded in 2013, the patisserie has become a favorite spot for pastries, macaroons, French bread, baguettes and more. Renaissance Patisserie also offers custom cakes.
"This is a Francophile's dream in terms of decor and pastry selections," Yelper Megan J. wrote. "The chocolate eclair was AMAZING! I mean, absolutely delicious and high quality. The flavor is complex and not just your typical display case offering."
3. FuManChu CupCakes
Over in Plaza Midwood, check out FuManChu CupCakes, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery and cafe at 826 Lamar Ave.
This spot offers a variety of cupcakes, including some spiked with alcohol. Try the Pink Lemonaid, a lemon cupcake mixed with half a shot of pink lemonade whiskey. Or, get a non-alcoholic kick with the Sriracha cupcake. Click here to see the full menu.
Yelper Anthony P. wrote, "I got the Old Fashion. I don't really drink liquor, but this was so good! You will definitely feel it hit after the first bite. This is a cool place to go to if you are new to Charlotte or just want to try something different."
4. Sunflour Baking Company
And then there's Sunflour Baking Company, an Elizabeth favorite with four stars out of 264 reviews. Stop by 2001 E. Seventh St. to hit up the bakery and cafe next time you're in the mood for sandwiches, pastries and more.
Sunflour Baking Company has four locations in Charlotte. The spot offers breakfast and toasted sandwiches, pastries, soups as well as cakes and pies.
Yelper Janit P. noted, "The breakfast biscuits are my absolute favorite. I have also had Sunflour deliver cupcakes as gifts, and they're always well done. The customer service is fantastic, too."
