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Global dessert shop expanding to Charlotte with crepes, gelato and more

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  • Melt n Dip plans to open its first North Carolina location at The Arboretum.
  • The Dubai-based dessert chain features crepes, brownies, waffles and gelato.
  • The Charlotte shop expands the brand’s limited U.S. presence in 2025.

There will soon be a new spot in Charlotte to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Melt n Dip is bringing a taste of its rich Belgian chocolate and signature molten dips to one of the city’s most popular shopping centers.

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“We’re thrilled to bring Melt n Dip to The Arboretum and introduce our unique dessert experience to the Charlotte community,” Dawla Rammounieh, franchisee of Melt n Dip, said in a release sent to CharlotteFive.

“From our signature chocolate-dipped creations to our cozy, family-friendly atmosphere, we look forward to becoming a sweet destination for guests of all ages.”

“With a mission to turn everyday desserts into extraordinary moments,” there are a wide variety of sweet treats and drinks on the menu, including stuffed crepes, sizzling brownies, loaded waffle sticks, layered milkshakes and mocktails.

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The global dessert boutique, which originated in Dubai, has multiple locations around the world. This will one of the few in the U.S. and the very first in North Carolina.

An official opening date has yet to be announced, but it is slated for later this year.

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Melt n Dip

Location: The Arboretum, 8008 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

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Cuisine: Dessert

Instagram: @meltndip

This story was originally published June 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

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