Hazelnuts Crêperie is targeting an early 2027 opening at 1750 Camden Road, Suite A, in South End. Owner Asi Agajan says the café plans to hire around 20 people and bring in interns from nearby Johnson & Wales University.
The South End café will be the business’s second location, joining its existing Rea Road shop in South Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Observer. Hazelnuts began in Uptown Charlotte in 2012 and once operated two locations there; its current South Charlotte café is on Rea Road. Agajan said the new site brings the business closer to its roots.
What's On the Menu
The menu pairs sweet and savory crêpes with espresso drinks from Enderly Coffee Co., along with a few salads; the Observer’s report says savory crêpes are served for lunch and casual dinner. Savory choices include curry chicken and the Americana, a breakfast crêpe—not a wrap—with ingredients such as eggs, cheddar, smoked turkey and avocado.
Sweet options include the Maple Dream, banana Nutella and berry delight. Agajan has described the menu as serving lunch and casual dinner as well as dessert, according to the Observer.
Hiring and Expansion Plans
Agajan also hopes to expand Hazelnuts through franchising, initially in the Charlotte area, the Observer reported. The immediate focus is preparing the South End café: the business expects to fill about 20 roles and plans to recruit interns from Johnson & Wales University.
Internships and local wage context
Johnson & Wales University says its Charlotte Culinary Arts AAS degree requires a 12-credit internship, according to the university. That program requirement does not confirm an internship arrangement with Hazelnuts Crêperie. For regional context, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a mean hourly wage of $16.32 for the food preparation and serving related occupational group in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area in May 2024. This is a regional occupational figure, not information about Hazelnuts’ vacancies or the pay it may offer.
