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    Ava’s Donuts

    4.6 (91 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Heather E.

    I was told (by a local) this place had the best donuts of Asheville so naturally I had to check it out for myself. Didn't disappoint!!! Donuts were stunning. They appeared fluffy, mouth watering and came in a wide variety! They even had a pumpkin donut (bonus points in my book since it was the middle of August). I came in on a weekday mid morning and they still had a large selection. I chose the cinnamon crunch donut and it was out of this world. It was light, airy, filling, and the cinnamon sprinkles on top gave it that nice little crunch. It was just the right amount of sweetness. They have made to order filled donuts! I loved that. Different fruit flavors, butter cream & Bavarian cream. Definitely on my list for next time. What is a donut without coffee?? They serve "bitchin coffee" here. Never heard of it but I did like it. They have a classic roast & donut shop roast. It would have been great if they served local coffee but beggars can't be choosers. Only 4 stars because of the service. While I did get served, it wasn't friendly nor attentive. I tried making casually conversation, I was genuinely curious as to what the hype was all about and the history! Employees here seemed to be so disconnected to that customer service factor I'd hoped for. I will definitely be back when in Asheville! Just know customer service is not the reason why.

    We got the Bavarian filled donut with chocolate icing, an original and a caramel.
    Alexandrea I.

    What a cute little family owned donut shop! So many flavors to choose from and you can even stuff with various creams. The donuts are huge so get your tummy ready! I love that it's owned by a little girl-she was the sweetest.

    Glazed and a sour cream
    Shannon K.

    Folks rave about the donuts so I thought I'd give them a try. A traditional glazed donut is a great way to set the standard. Light, fluffy with the perfect amount of glaze. Tried the sour cream and wasn't quite sure of the flavor. As far as the service-the woman behind the counter provided no greeting and offered no explanation as she was too busy on her cell phone having a conversation. Sat inside at a "not so clean" table with leftover crumbs all about the floor. Overall: glazed donut -5 Service -nil Ambiance-2 Next time I'll get them "To Go"

    Original sour cream donut
    Bailey W.

    Leaving from vacation early this morning and really wanted donuts. Originally where we wanted to go wasn't even open yet so we searched and found Ava's on our route out. Easy to find an adorable atmosphere with bright colors. The selection was great and no wait times!

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    3 months ago

    The best and best donuts in Appalachia. Nothing like them. If you're visiting Ashville, you have to stop by.

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    8 months ago

    Best donuts around. Friendly service. Could be cleaner. Coffee not very good. But again, Best Donuts around.

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    8 months ago

    Doughnuts are fresh and delicious. Service is friendly. Place is clean. It is a little pricey but worth it.

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    2 years ago

    For my taste, the coffee is better than Starbucks. The cake donut is my favorite. Why change a classic.

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    I love their donuts, they're delicious and airy and not too sweet like the once from the stores

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    Best donuts in town! Toasted coconut is my fav. If they are out of a flavor just ask and they may have more in the back!

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    2 years ago

    These ladies know how to make a donut!! I've tried just about all of them and every one is the best I've ever had. 10/10

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    The doughnuts and coffee here a delicious! We were visiting from out of town and the customer service was amazing.

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    Stay Glazed Donuts & Cafe

    4.4(152 reviews)
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    I had taken my walking tour of downtown Asheville, and our tour guide highly recommended Stay…read moreglazed donuts. I came back later that evening and tried the original glazed donut and original glaze mochi. Both tasted very unique and simply delicious. The staff was generally friendly, and they engaged some of the customers in brief conversation. The interior was decorated as uniquely as some of their donuts. It looked like a fun place to simply hang out and enjoy a couple of donuts. Overall, they have a very creative and eclectic variety of donuts. I would definitely consider returning the next time I'm in Asheville. Cheers

    It's f#%king BRILLIANT!!!…read more I save 5 stars for the truly unique experiences, but I would give this place 6 in a heartbeat.. The Good * Flavors = Culinary masterpieces * One of a kind location, both in and UNDER the downtown area * Service was bar none, the guy behind the counter treated me like a long lost best friend * Donuts are hefty * They open at 9 on Saturday, so you don't have to be up at the crack of freaking dawn just to beat the crowd * There is always a place to park downtown * The shop is filled with all kinds of cool signage and knick knacks * Merch available *The list goes on.. There is no bad here. I'd say prepare yourself for LIFE CHANGING donuts, but you can't possibly prepare for what StayGlazed has to offer..

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    Bebettes: A New Orleans Coffeehouse - Churro Beignets were perfect!!

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    4.5(283 reviews)
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    We were in Downtown Asheville for the day and arrived early on a Sunday morning, waiting to meet up…read morewith family for lunch. We hadn't had breakfast yet, but didn't want to be too full for lunch. We happened to park near Bebette's, so we popped in for a coffee and ordered beignets. We ordered inside and then grabbed a little table on the sidewalk of the quiet street. Our lattes and beignets were brought pretty quickly. the beignets (3 in an order) were steaming hot. And...OMG. The beignets were AMAZING. Truly some of the best beignets I've ever had, even compared to the several I had in New Orleans. I really wanted to try the beignet breakfast sandwich, but didn't want to get too full because of lunch. A couple sat next to us and we saw they had ordered the sandwiches. Wow. They were very large and looked incredibly delicious. On a future visit to Asheville, I'm definitely coming straight back for one of those for breakfast.

    I've been desperately craving beignets for quite some time now and was so excited to find this NOLA…read morebased coffee shop in Asheville. The navigation kind of got us a bit lost since but we eventually made our way to it. It's a small coffeehouse with limited staff. When we arrived they had to go get more dough so there was a bit of a delay. We got both got to iced lattes and two variations of beignets. The skinny finger sized ones and the classic squared. I loved that they served in traditionally in a brown paper bag and you kind of shake them up to get all the delicious powdered sugar on them. It was my friends first time trying them so I walked her through it because it can get messy quick lol while it did take a bit long for us to get our order, the two staff members were working hard to get us taken care of and at least give us the coffees first. Both lattes were great and we sat in a cozy corner to enjoy everything.

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    4.4(1.6k reviews)
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    Fyi no pics taken since we went here for our anniversary dinner. Will be sure to take some the next…read moretime we come here....they'll be on the list for sure. Our evening started with complimentary champagne....booked in advance and told the staff we were in town celebrating and they took great care of us. We skipped the apps, but were impressed that they offer smaller plates, along with their entrees. My wife ordered the 4 Oz filet, which was so tender that it didn't require a steak knife to cut it. Her butter knife was sufficient enough. Honestly, her fork would've been enough. You can tell they have good beef quality....the filet was very tasty. Was served with a sauce and whipped potatoes, along with fresh green beans. I ordered their scallops and polenta dish. Honestly, I think the garnish was a bit over the top.....however, their scallops were delicious and tender. I normally like a good sear but can appreciate how they prepared theirs. The seasoning was flavorful and their sauce with the garnish went well with it. The only mark I can make had to do with the polenta. It was quite tasty, but the consistency didn't match the description of the dish. Regardless, it paired very well with the scallops. Ended the night with complimentary dessert, which was their blackberry peach crumble with ice cream, which was delicious. One of the best desserts we've had in some time. Our waiter James was fantastic. He was great in describing dishes, and was timely with the service and making sure our drinks were taken care of. The manager on duty, Brooke, was wonderful as well and even extended well wishes on our celebration. All in all, their staff did a great job. You can also tell that the other tables got similar service as well. We had all intentions on coming back and checking out their brunch, which was highly recommended, but ended up doing something else the following day. This is a solid option for date night dining. Very intimate setting downtown. Parking is ridiculous to try and get close by, especially on a Friday night, but theres a parking deck under a mile away from the front door. This is another Asheville spot we'll have in the rotation. Very impressed and can't wait to try other options there in the future.

    Chestnut is centrally located and was convenient to our hotel. The Aloft Downtown recommended…read moredining here. We tried to come for dinner but they were on a wait. Instead, we opted to come back the next day for lunch. Our waitress, Danielle, was friendly and made a great old fashioned for my dad. The dining room was busy for lunch but comfortable. Great coloring provided for kids too!

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