Lake Norman’s Top French-inspired Bakeries According to Yelp

You don’t have to be a Francophile to understand that bread is a really big deal in France. It as such a big deal, in fact, bread riots by hungry French peasants led to the storming of the Bastille in 1789, giving rise to the French Revolution.

March 21 was French bread day, but why celebrate it only on one day? There’s no need for riot gear as you make a plan for tracking down the best crusty, chewy loaf and confections in the area. According to Yelp users, these are the best bread and pastry bakeries in the Lake Norman region.

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1. Patisserie Café, 627 N. Main St., Mooresville, (704) 799-3355

“Hidden gem in Mooresville, NC. The friendliness and attentiveness of the staff was off the charts and the food was delicious,” says Yelp reviewer Audrey K.

2. Millstone Bake House & Provision, 208 S. Main St., Davidson, (704) 895-7836

“The wine choices are superb and the food, oh my, you must get a charcuterie board with their in house made bread,” said Emily K.

3. Our Daily Bread, 20124 W. Catawba, Cornelius, (704) 892-1360

“I stopped at Our Daily Bread today, as I am on a search for good sandwich rolls,” said Eric D. of Cornelius. “I ended up leaving with some of the best Italian (they called European) bread that I have had in the Charlotte/ Cornelius area.”

4. The Bakery Shoppe, 9606 Sherrill Estates Rd., Huntersville, (704) 987-8225

“Fantastic homemade goodness. The donuts are so overly filled you will be asking for a second napkin,” said Eliza H.

5. Bagel Bin, 9815 Sam Furr Rd., Ste 1, Huntersville, (704) 895-1455

“[Y]es another NYer commenting about bagels! I was impressed with these bagels - chewy outside and soft inside,” said Debby S.

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