Manolo’s Bakery is a purpose-driven brand and a small business with a big heart, dedicated to social action that benefits local communities and upholds global human ideals. For 28 years, we have perfected our Latin bread traditions and elevated the beloved Tres Leches Cake in Charlotte, NC. Our mission is simple yet powerful: We Are Our Bread, We Stand for Our People, and We Believe in Our Future.

Manolo’s Bakery is proud to be home of the World Bread Hero USA 2021 (International Baking Industry Exposition), recognized as the #2 Best Cake Shop in the USA (USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards, 2025) and Best Bakery in Charlotte (Queen City Nerve).

“There are a lot of fine-tuned, beautiful bakeries in Charlotte, but there simply aren’t any with the mission-driven ethos akin to Manolo’s Bakery.”