The Most Delectable Desserts in Charlotte

Open Rice Blakeney

★★★★☆ 4.3 (534) • $$

"10 out of 10. Service was great!! Seated quickly, server was quick and personable...not just an order taker. I ordered the Beef Bulgogi with a side of Kimchi. Outside of Korea, this was the best I've had. The kimchi wasn't as spicy as I was expecting but had good flavor. Strawberry boba was a tasty treat to have with my dinner as well. There was a larger party sat next to me which got kinda loud but it wasn't horrible. It was an overall very nice dining experience with great food. Y'all definitely need to check it out!"

La Belle Helene

★★★★☆ 3.9 (578) • $$$

"I recently visited La Belle Helene for a celebration, and it was a wonderful experience. The decor immediately stood out--high-end and stylish, creating a chic atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive, providing top-notch service that made the evening even more enjoyable.I started with the French onion soup, which was rich and flavorful but a little too oily for my taste, so I couldn't finish it. The arugula salad, however, was fresh and delicious, a perfect balance of flavors. We were also treated to complimentary desserts to mark our celebration, which was a really nice touch.Overall, I'd definitely return, though I might try a different dish next time. The decor, excellent service, and thoughtful extras make it a place worth visiting for a special occasion."

Tea Fusion Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (307) • $

"First time- ambiance was nice- so many flavors choices - price is nice-popcorn chicken delicious- a must try."

The Percantile and Creamery

★★★★★ 4.6 (278) • $$

"This place has a little bit of everything! From coffee to ice cream to local goods! I loved walking through the shop and seeing what all they had to offer. It's super cute inside and very welcoming. There's lots of space and table to work or meetup with friends. It was a real chill atmosphere that I like a lot.I purchased some local honey that we love. It was really nice to be able to buy it there. We usually buy our local honey from the farmers market but sometimes it's hard to drive down there so this was super convenient for us. We also ordered a few of their seasonal lattes, mine was just okay. I also tried a breakfast sandwich, that was just okay too. Not bad, but lacked some flavor. I think next trip I'll stick to the sweets and see how those are. They had a large selection of sweets and that is right up my alley. I'll definitely come back to check out more items and a differnt coffee. Great spot overall!!"

Pik N Pig

★★★★☆ 4.4 (236)

"Pik N Pig has to be one of the best barbq joint in North Cackalacky . I swear to higher ups! Someone told me to come check this place out It's our there in the woods right by the airport To me, being able to enjoy some tasty yummy barbecue brisket, pork chops, smoked chicken and pulled pork while watching the planes take off and land is such a fun and unique experience for people of all ages. Service is outstanding and the atmosphere can't get any better. It was 80 degrees and no clouds. What a day to spent on a Sunday yeah .My favorite was the smoked chicken. I'm sure you guyz will be on your way here.I like it a lot ...I'm sure you'll like it too won't disappoint.j"

Tap & Vine Stonecrest

★★★★☆ 3.9 (300) • $$

"Really cute spot with live music. It was the three of us and we started with Tuna Tartare I thought it was a little too salty but still good. Our table had the Shrimp Diablo, Eggplant Parmesan and the Chicken Marsala. All very solid options. The eggplant was layered between ricotta and the spaghetti that came with it was a perfect compliment. My friends also loved their entree. The best part was our server Noah, he was soooo sweet, nice and attentive. Really exceptional service. Definitely would come back next time I'm in town."

Saffron Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (338) • $$

"I ordered to go delivery through a meal delivery service and this transported pretty well. We ordered two orders of the chicken tikka masala, levels 4 and 5 for spiciness. Level 4 was recommended on the ordering app and was advertised as mild to medium and 5 was medium. There was virtually no difference between the two flavors and they were beyond spicy. The flavor was great, sauce was creamy, the rice perfect so I 10/10 will order this again but I will probably tone it down to a 2. I can handle some heat but this was so too spicy for my liking and I was sweating. I'd like to think there was a mix up in the levels added and I'm not that big of a whimp but it was probably me just being a big whimp! The good news is the portions were large so I was able to save some for leftovers. When I reheated the next day, some of the spice disappeared and I was able to eat it no problem! I definitely recommend the garlic naan. It's buttery, garlic galore and flaky. My perfect bite with this meal is getting a piece of naan, a piece of chicken and some sauce and pop it right in! Amazing! I look forward to trying this again!"

Elliott's On Linden

★★★★☆ 4.2 (237) • $$$

"The atmosphere is 10/10. The staff were amazing. The food was pretty good. I've never had this type of cuisine so I think I am not a great judge. The freshness and presentation were there. Parking is right in front with a bakery next door."

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (251) • $$

"My visit to Persis Biryani Indian Grill is the BEST experience that I have ever had with an Indian Restaurant! At this point in my foodie journey, I will have to say, PBIG has the BEST Indian food that I have ever had! Customer Service is excellent here! Staff are so pleasant and professional. A refreshing experience! Food is excellent! Every food item that we ordered was correct, hot and fresh. Very flavorful & delicious!I ordered Gobi 65, Garlic Naan & a Taj Mahal to start. The Gobi was requested at a Spice Level of 4. It was amazing! So tasty! The naan here is light & crispy. Really good! Not chewy. For entrees, we ordered Chicken Saag, Malai Kofta & Goat Curry. Spice Levels varied but I stick with a 4 for my Chicken Saag and it was great! I love the brightness of the restaurant due to all the windows. There are booths & tables. They do serve alcohol. We will definitely return, as this is now our go to Indian Restaurant! Cannot wait to try more dishes!"

Pellegrino's Trattoria

★★★★☆ 4.1 (237) • $$

"My girlfriend recently relocated from Huntersville to Troutman and while researching places to eat and drink I found Pellegrino's. Perusing their website it was nice to see they were originally from New Jersey as that is where we were both born and raised. Besides the food we were excited to see they also baked fresh bread and made homemade fresh mozzarella. We stopped in a couple of months ago and ordered a plain cheese pizza to go and a loaf of bread. Both were excellent. We returned to have lunch a couple of days ago and the pizza was excellent. On both occasions we had the pleasure of chatting with the owner. It was funny finding out that we frequented some of the same drinking establishments in NJ. Nice people and I highly recommend trying this place."

Salmeri's Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (233) • $$

"I don't event know where to start, between the food, the drinks, the dessert and service, everything was outstanding. It reminded me of a super traditional Italian restaurant with a modern but still authentic twist. We got pizza, beef short ribs and Caesar salad with shrimp, everything tasted homemade and fresh. We celebrated someone's birthday and even got a free dessert. We went for the cannoli cake, picture a deconstructed cannoli but in cake form! It was one of the best things I ever had! The restaurant is in fort mill close to carowinds and such a quick drive on the highway from clt! Don't sleep on this one, if you are looking for a nice Italian feast!"

Del Sur Fresh Mex & Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.3 (204) • $$

"Food: very authentic, great prices, chips are super fresh and there's a salsa bar for you to make your own dip! Menu is extensive, there's options for everyone but the tacos were superb! Very authentic! Mexican Coke available!Service: fast and friendly, servers were always checking on us. Ambience: nice decor, there's even live music which makes the atmosphere even more interesting!"

Sileo's New York

★★★★☆ 4.4 (187) • $

"Fiancee and I stopped in craving a close to authentic NY bagel, and we found so much more!!! Didn't expect to be invited to sit down in their cozy little dining area. We loved the sports decor...but the food!!!Ordered a build your own omlete that was so good I ordered a Cuban to go.At home eating the Cuban now while leaving this review and the Cuban is all NEW YORK!!!!!BTW, we both were blown away with the authentic NY bagel.This is a must try and we will return!!"

Pasta & Provisions

★★★★★ 4.5 (164) • $

"Had the wild mushrooms ravioli and they were delicious!! It came with 8 pieces i believe. The food here is sooo fresh. Cesar dressing is home made and DELICIOUS! i'm obsessed The workers are kind and very helpful I also had the turkey sandwich and the italian cold sub, both were delicious. This restaurant is amazing, very clean food."

195 American Fusion

★★★★☆ 4.4 (141) • $$

"S e a s o n I n gOne of the best meals ever. This chef knows seasoning and knocks it out of the park.We started with dumplings and calamari. The dipping sauce was a little salty. But they were both delicious.I had the curry shrimp, my husband had the rack of lamb, my daughter the salmon and her husband the buffalo chicken sandwich. Oh my so yummy. We knawed the bones on the rack if lamb. So savory. The salmon with risotto had crisp skin and creamy, luxurious risotto. The spice on the chicken was great, the chicken large and moist.We finished with Apple tarte, chocolate goat cheesecake, almond chocolate cheesecake, apple tarte and brownie. Delicious.Our server was on top of it."

Pho Quynh

★★★★☆ 4.4 (100) • $$

"Really great pho place!! My favorite recently shut down and this was highly rated, so I decided to give it a try. It has quickly topped the ranks! It's really the only place I'll go to because the flavor of their broth is so tasty and they give a generous portion, plus no shortage of toppings. There's plenty of seating inside the restaurant, so you can eat in or get takeout. Takeout has never taken more than 10 minutes for me to pick up, so they are on it! Keep that in mind when ordered. Enjoy!!!"

La Dolcekca Bakery Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (91)

"Tucked away down a busy bar filled street, this bakery is super cute! The staff and owners are so incredible friendly and kind. Their decorations are so cute. There is literally something for everyone! They have ice cream and pastries galore!"

Wolfman Pizza

★★★★☆ 4 (112) • $$

"Great Lunch Deal for Pizza, that tastes delicious!Service was quick along with a smile."

Boxcar Betty’s

★★★★☆ 4 (109) • $$

"Boxcar Betty's is one of my fav go to spots in charlotte for a quick bite with full flavor! Their boxcar chicken sandwich is chefs kiss. The pimento cheese is amazing and the chicken is fried to perfection. I love their spot in optimist hall because it's the perfect spot to have lunch at one place, grab a cocktail somewhere else, and have a dessert at one of the other vendors. The best part is you can sit inside or outside, so you can decide what you are feeling that day! The service is always friendly and attentive and quick! I would for sure give it a 10 out of 10 and highly recommend to anyone who is either visiting and needs somewhere quick to go on their lunch break or any Charlotte natives who are in the mood for a delicious chicken sandwich :)"

El Cerro Reyes

★★★★☆ 4.1 (101) • $

"Really enjoyed dinner tonight at El Cerro Reyes. We had the street tacos with steak and chorizo and the seafood chimichanga. Everything was quick, hot and beautifully presented. Service was on point and the restaurant was clean and organized. We'll be back!"

Littl Madeleine

★★★★★ 4.8 (71)

"What a great find isn't Ballantyne area! Nice cafe with a good variety of pastries, sandwiches and drinks to choose from. The service was nice, quick and helpful. You get in line, make your selection, choose your seat and wait for your name to be called. I chose a nice hot lemon ginger tea, a vanilla and almond madeleines. They were so flavorful! It was hard to choose from the different options available. They also had madeleine variety boxes with different quantities that looked like a good present idea!It's a very chill and relaxing place when you can hangout with a friend, a place to get your reading updated or get some work done. So many options to explore and enjoy this cafe!I'm definitely coming back!"

Ku-Ru Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (95) • $$

"There is something special about this sushi. The rice is so good. The fish is so fresh. There is quality in every bite. I have been very hungry on my way home from work, on numerous occasions, so I call ahead for carry-out. Unfortunately for you, that is the photograph you are seeing. The picture doesn't do it justice. It is consistently the best sushi.Visit their website and download their menu:$3 off Dragon Rolls on Tuesdays$3 off Selected Fusion Rolls on WednesdaysA selection of 50% of Sushi on Sundays Sushi Lunch Specials Tues-Sat 12p to 2pm.Be adventurous."

Cinnaholic

★★★★☆ 4.3 (86) • $

"Looking for a sugar rush? This is the place! We don't go often but when we do it's amazing! Try putting 6 large, soft, cinnamon rolls of heaven then topping it off with the warm sweet cream you would get on a cinnamon roll. Then you select 4 toppings. You will see by the photos they look wonderful and they make a great birthday cake. The only surprise was the price. Wow! I wish I had the receipt but I walked out of there $80 less than when I came in Enjoy - it is truly amazing."

Luzianna Purchase

★★★★★ 4.7 (67) • $$

"The food and services were excellent. This place is a hidden gem. My family especially enjoyed the brunch. I cannot wait to go back."

Cinnaholic

★★★★★ 4.5 (70) • $

"This a gem located in Belmont. I didn't know about this place until I was on Yelp. I saw the pictures and was YES! I am on my way. My daughter, brother, sis-in-law, and myself arrived here one Saturday night. There was plenty of parking as it's located in a shopping center. The young lady working there was friendly and not annoyed by all the questions we had. There were about 4-5 tables in the restaurant. I ordered two cinnamon rolls. My daughter had the Smores and I had (I think it's called) the Turtle Dove. I bought these this past summer (2023) and I am just now realizing these are VEGAN. I have never eaten anything VEGAN, or so I thought. I always thought Vegan options were nasty, but this place has proven me wrong. It might be the only vegan option I choose again lol."

Nana Morrison’s Soul Food

★★★★☆ 3.9 (86) • $$

"Lived in Charlotte 4 years and just found Nana Morrison's!!! So good. Brought me right back to our roots. Great soul food. Had Fried pork chop, cabbage and collards. Only thing better was the banana pudding. Do yourself a favor and go try it."

Backyard Brew

★★★★★ 4.9 (53) • $$

"I love everything about this coffee shop. It's a family owned and run business. Local artists work is displayed around the shop. When I was ordering I was handed a little yellow duck, that made my day. The coffee is amazing!"

Sweet Crunch Waffles

★★★★★ 4.8 (52)

"My experience at Sweet Crunch was very good! I had delicious waffles with my friends. The ambiance was amazing , very friendly. The service was good too, I came right before closing and the employee was nice to still take me and my friends. I loved this sweet place definitely coming back!"

Chocolatier Barrucand

★★★★☆ 4.3 (63) • $$

"If you're looking for amazing, delicious dessert, this is the place for it. I moved to Concord this summer and require a few things...a good coffee shop (there are tons), good pizza (that exists), and delicious dessert, I have found it!!!! I have tasted a few things, key lime tart (my husband's favorite and theirs does not disappoint), raspberry lemon tart - AMAZING, Oreo cheesecake - delicious, and a few other things. The staff is always super attentive and helpful, always willing to answer questions to help you decide. I will admit, they are pricy. I ordered a key lime tart for Thanksgiving, a small, and it was almost $40 with tax. It came out absolutely gorgeous (I told them they could be creative and do whatever they wanted with the top) but we could do with a simple pie for $20. I'm learning to make it now because I can't sustain my husband's addiction at that price. I would definitely still order from them for special events in the future though.They also sell wine, which we attempted to buy but were turned off by the selection. It seems they had some average wines, and then some pretty expensive ones but not a lot in the middle. My husband knows wine better than me and couldn't find one he wanted so we didn't buy it. He also said they weren't being stored correctly for the age of some of them, I'm clueless, maybe for the cork drying? Who knows, but go for dessert!!!"

Cookies N Creme

★★★★★ 4.6 (55) • $$

"Good ice cream and serving size. Could use soft serve custard. Very clean and the staff were nice and helpful"

Rios Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 3.6 (87) • $$$

"Weirdly it's located in a plaza. It's a bit far away from where I live but the parking is definitely better than parking at Uptown where Chima was. So the concept is very similar to Chima. However, they have the buffet and salad bar. From the buffet, I got the Brazilian cheese bread, spaghetti, a Caesar salad and their potatoes salad. Everything was great except the spaghetti. I'm not a fan. Their meat selections was very good. I was surprised not to see any fish selections. But hey I'm ok with it. The customer service was phenomenal. She was alway on top of things. And very accommodating. For the ambiance. It's nice that I didn't have to dress up., because I really wanted to wear paternity pants with all the food that I was eating. However, my only complaint is the music. For a Saturday night. It being a full house. I can't even hear myself think. And there were 8 ppl at our table. So there wasn't much room for conversations.. but other than that it's great:"

The Cheesecake Factory

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (131) • $$

"Outstanding. We went for my birthday. We got there they had a party of 50. They were still able to take care of us."

Coffee Republic & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (55) • $$

"Very good local bakery with several things to try. Their main focus is their coffees. We tried a couple pastries which were very good, but a little pricey. Nice for an occasional treat."

TWF BURGERS

★★★★☆ 3.5 (81) • $$

"This was a cool local bar that had tasty food, shakes, and drinks. The service was quick and the servers were polite."

Frozen Kups

★★★★★ 4.6 (46)

"We went on Sunday and I had a milkshake and my wife made a small sundae (which was plenty big for one person). It's a family-run business and it's neat, clean, and fun. There are about 7-8 soft serve stations to choose from with multiple combos. I had a chocolate-vanilla shake with fresh coconut and whipped cream added and it was EXCELLENT. My wife had a Tahitian vanilla sundae with numerous toppings including peanuts, cookies, hot fudge, caramel sauce, and whipped cream. Dynamite. The owner is teaching his kids how to help the customers and its great to see the whole family involved. We will definitely be going back to support this local small business."