Amélie's French Bakery

A NoDa bakery and cafe where the pastry cases run deep, the coffee is solid, and the decor is an ornate fever dream of chandeliers and mismatched chairs. The salted caramel brownie has a genuine local following.

It is open late by bakery standards, which makes it the neighborhood's default for dessert and conversation. The original NoDa location is the one to see.