Fresh Croissants and Coffee in a Historic Bank Building

We paid. Visited October 2026.

We stopped at Amelies French Bakery on a weekday morning. The croissants were fresh and buttery with good flake. The macarons had the right balance of crisp shell and soft filling in several flavors. Coffee was well prepared and hot. The old bank building with its preserved vault makes a striking and pleasant place to sit.

Tables are spaced nicely and the room never felt pretentious. We lingered over a second coffee without pressure to move on. Everything we tried tasted fresh and carefully made. The combination of quality pastries, solid coffee, and the beautiful historic space makes it easy to return. It is the kind of spot that fits a relaxed morning or afternoon break.

The Record

Google shows 4.7 stars from approximately 650 reviews. The rating has held steady. Recurring praise focuses on the fresh croissants and macarons, good coffee, and the striking old bank building with its vault that is nice to sit in without being pretentious. A small number of reviews note limited seating at peak times. SC food grade is A on recent inspections. The record matches our visit: fresh croissants and coffee in a historic bank building that is pleasant to sit in without being pretentious.

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Score: 8.1. Score: 8.1. Worth it.