What kind of place is Amélie's L'Express?
Amélie's L'Express is a bakery (french bakery) in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. A small grab-and-go outpost of Amélie's French Bakery at 1511 Central Avenue.
Bakery · Central Avenue
Amélie's L'Express
A small grab-and-go outpost of Amélie's French Bakery at 1511 Central Avenue.
Category
Bakery
Kitchen
French bakery
Price
$
Address
1511 Central Ave, 28205
About Amélie's L'Express
A pastry, coffee, and bread counter without seating, in the corner space that housed Nova's Bakery for decades until it closed in December 2020.
L’Express: A Small Bakery Counter, Not a Seated Bistro
Amélie’s L’Express brings the bakery’s French pastry identity to a deliberately smaller format. February 2026 reporting described it as the brand’s first no-seating outpost, planned for the former Nova’s Bakery storefront. The distinction is essential: this is a compact grab-and-go counter, not another version of the larger café experience associated with Amélie’s NoDa location. Reported plans included pastries, coffee, fresh bread and some more substantial takeaway items, without the full bistro menu. The storefront also connects to the bakery’s bread operation, giving the concept a production-side context as well as a neighborhood retail role. Because the reporting announced a planned opening rather than documenting a completed visit, confirm operating status and the actual selection through Amélie’s before making a dedicated trip. [1](https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/13/amelies-opening-soon-plaza-midwood-scoop)
1511 Central Avenue: The Former Nova’s Bakery Space
The L’Express address is 1511 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205, in Plaza Midwood itself. The former Nova’s Bakery space is the important local landmark, particularly for readers who remember the earlier business but have not followed the change in tenant. This Central Avenue counter should not be confused with Amélie’s larger bakery at 136 East 36th Street in NoDa. Choose the Central Avenue address for the Plaza Midwood format and plan around takeaway service rather than an indoor seat. If a café table is central to your outing, establish which Amélie’s location matches that plan before leaving. Local reporting identifies the address and the absence of seating; the bakery’s official channels are the place to confirm launch updates and location-specific availability. [1](https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/13/amelies-opening-soon-plaza-midwood-scoop)
Getting there
Amélie's L'Express is at 1511 Central Ave, inside the Plaza Midwood area and reachable on foot from much of the residential grid. Street parking near Central Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue is in demand on weekend evenings, and some adjacent residential blocks carry permit restrictions, so check posted signs before parking.
Good for
- Pastry
- Coffee
- Takeout
- Morning
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: ameliesfrenchbakery.com
Walk from here
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Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
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Dog park
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The green heart of the historic district, ringed by bungalows and mature hardwoods.
about 0.5 mi — walkable
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Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is Amélie's L'Express located?
Amélie's L'Express is at 1511 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, within the Plaza Midwood area.
How do I check Amélie's L'Express's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Amélie's L'Express's official website for current details. This guide does not publish hours.
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