Mado Bakery and Cafe

Description: At Mado, everything is homemade from scratch. We bring the true taste of France to the Carolinas with authentic French pastries, artisan breads, and specialty drinks.

🍰 Desserts & Pastries: Tarts, choux, and entremets, perfect for a sweet treat or celebration.

🥐 Viennoiseries: Buttery croissants (classic, chocolate, almond, apple… and more).

🍞 Artisan Breads: Sourdough baguettes, brioche, and savory bread, made with traditional French flour.

☕ Drinks: espresso, flavored lattes, cold-pressed French juices.

🏙️ Perfect for a coffee date, business meeting, or fresh-baked bread to take home.

📍 Rock Hill, SC | Serving the Charlotte, NC area

Comments: A French bakery that, to me, feels closer to authentic French pastries than our beloved Charlotte staple, Amélie's. The croissants, in particular, are incredibly buttery, flaky, and just downright good. No cinnamon rolls, but to be fair, they’re not a traditional French pastry. They’re staying authentic, and I respect that.

The space has a rustic aesthetic, featuring a fireplace and a massive vault door that I can only assume was once part of a bank. Now, it houses a pair of couches and a coffee table. An interesting touch for sure. Compared to Charlotte’s more ritzy, modern cafés, this one feels refreshingly down-to-earth, in the best way possible.