Wondering where to find the best bakeries near you?

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 satisfy your cravings.

Charlotte-area shoppers usually spend more in May at food and beverage shops than any other month of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a small business CRM software provider. Daily spending at Charlotte-area food and beverage shops rose to $55,304 for the metro area in May of last year, 15% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Nothing Bundt Cakes

Topping the list is a location of the Nothing Bundt Cakes chain. Located at 601 S. Kings Drive in Cherry, the bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, is the highest-rated bakery in Charlotte, boasting five stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp.

2. Amélie's French Bakery & Café

Next up is Downtown Charlotte's Amélie's French Bakery & Café, an outpost of the chain, situated at 380 S. College St. With four stars out of 682 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and bakery has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Villani's Bakery

Villani's Bakery, a bakery that offers cupcakes, coffee, tea and more in Chantilly, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 138 Yelp reviews. Head over to 901 Pecan Ave. to see for yourself.

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