text: Do you ever get the feeling when you step into a new business and immediately know you are going to love it nnSweet Lorraines was like that for me nnThis bakery just opened though the official grand opening is on July th and everything is not only made from scratch the day of but they locally source their ingredients For example the coffee is roasted right here in Charlotte nnThe family who owns this business haas such a tremendous story Michelle told me she is a pharmacist and her sister was a bond trader in NYC After their mother passed away their father sat down to talk to them about the importance of doing what you love Michelles sister went to culinary school worked in NYC and moved to CLT to be with family nnFast forward to today and their dream has come true nnThe location is lovely and bright with big windows and a bit of seating All the staff are friendly and genuine and oh yes the baked goods are simp delicious nnI planned on getting only one item but was tempted to get three Since the sticky buns were so popular they had sold out and a fresh batch was being baked So instead I got a fruit tart a lemon blueberry muffin and a banana pudding type dessert nnEach and every one of these was fantastic The tart was not too sweet with a nice smooth pastry cream base The fruits were fresh and not over glazed The crust not too thick either some places make it like a hockey puck nnThe muffin which was recommended to me too was excellent Obviously there are real blueberries dotted throughout But the muffin itself was moist the top had a nice chew and clean flavor No strange mouthfeel afterwards when you buy one of those packaged muffins or ones from PanerannThe banana dessert I only had one bite It was fabulous and creamy and flavorful but after consuming a fruit tart and big muffin I need a break I will save this for after dinneror as dinner replacementnnBottom line I am really excited to have Sweet Lorraine open here in Charlotte In a city saturated with frozen yogurt and cupcakes and dayold baked goods pass as acceptable I do not even buy the ones at Dean Deluca and even when the WF opens they will keep pastry in their case for a few days Sweet Lorraines is a great change of pace nnGood luck you guysI will be back for the cookies breads cupcakes and that deliciously shiny and golden brioche that was sitting on the counter Mmmm