I had the best time at Asheville Bee Charmer. Some of my girls and I stopped by here after lunch on…read moremy Bach. We came here because my Yelp bestie and her husband love the sourwood honey. We were all excited to check this honey store out. In the back they have a very cool tasting table. There are over ten different kinds of honey to try. I loved that you could taste test things before making purchases. It was awesome to see how different each one tasted. My group and I had a blast here. They had everything from bottles of honey, honey sticks, bee pollen, honey supplies, and more. I ended up buying a beautiful bottle of the sourwood and a few honey sticks in fireweed and meadowfoam. The honey is both local and from other states too! The staff is beyond friendly. I highly recommend making a stop to check this charming shop out.

It had been a few years since I was last here and since that time I've actually had a few of my own…read morebeehives so I have a whole new appreciation for the golden nectar they work so hard to produce! And the Asheville Bee Charmer continues to be an amazing resource and showcase of some of the best the gals have to offer. So many delicious honey varietals to choose from! They have their own locally sourced honey including Sourwood and Wildflower, and some sourced varieties from out of state, including Tupelo from Florida and the Chicory and Meadowfoam from the Pacific NW. They even carry Lehua from Hawaii and Fireweed from Alaska! There's also infused flavors like coffee, ghost pepper, chai, lavender, vanilla bean, and more. And the best part? You can try them all! That was my favorite part of visiting, of course, and the staff was very kind and generous with us. We didn't just sample and leave though! We ended up buying more than a few jars to take home to us and to my mom. Speaking of gifts, they also have some really cute bee themed housewares, plus skin care, candles, and other products made from bee's wax. There are two locations in downtown Asheville and somehow it still doesn't seem like enough! We found that both carry the same items, however, so if you've been to one you might not need to hit the other one. Unless you're like me and just want to keep the honey party going!

I've been to the other location a few blocks over twice but stopped into this one to compare and…read morecontrast. We found that both carry the same items, however, so if you've been to one you might not need to hit the other one. But since I've been to both I thought I'd write a bit here, too. It may be bias since the other location was the one I was first acquainted with but I found the other space a bit more comfortable and charming. Not to say there's anything wrong with this one. I just love the more rustic, wood decor of the other. But this location still has so many delicious honey varietals to choose from! They have their own locally sourced honey including Sourwood and Wildflower, and some sourced varieties from out of state, including Tupelo from Florida and the Chicory and Meadowfoam from the Pacific NW. They even carry Lehua from Hawaii and Fireweed from Alaska! There's also infused flavors like coffee, ghost pepper, chai, lavender, vanilla bean, and more. And the best part? You can try them all! They also have some really cute bee themed housewares, plus skin care, candles, and other products made from beeswax. Perfect for gifting or hoarding for yourself. Not that I'd know anything about that.... ;)

We had a nice time in here picking out honey. I ended up with the lavender honey. It is delicious.read more

We made sure to check the website before driving mode to this market. Market it states that…read morewell-behaved leash pads are welcomed in outdoor market areas but are not allowed inside any of the buildings, sheds or shops. That is totally reasonable so we made the truck over. When we arrived however, I thought we were in the wrong place. It has an industrial feel, not a farmers market feel, and there were no markets going on outside. As a matter of fact, the only market was indoor with about a dozen or so stalls. We were disappointed, but I wanted to check it out so my husband remained in the vehicle with our dog. I looked at every market stall inside and I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Having produce doesn't make something a farmers market. It just felt like walking around local grocery store. About a third of the vendors were fruits and vegetables and the rest were knick-knacks and t-shirts and miscellaneous items. Also, it was incredibly empty. I mean I understand why. I did find a new cider to try but knowing what I know now, I would most likely not make the drive again. I realize I'm not from the area, but this was no different than any local grocery stores to me.

We love coming here for the Fresh produce including heirloom tomatoes, seasonal peaches and…read morestrawberries, and all types of delicious locally made jams from Cottes farms and other places. We also have enjoyed the beans and olives stuffed with lemon rinds that we bought here. We almost always stop by when we are next door at Jesse Israel's.

Wonderful staff, excellent inventory and beautiful setting. The variety and quality of honey is…read moreonly surpassed by the beautifully painted exterior of the building!

What a wonderful place!…read more One of the perks of living in Weaverville is Honey and The Hive! If I had the skillset & time for bee keeping, this would definitely be my go-to spot. But for now, I love this place for gifts and local honey! One thing I love are the honey sticks, pretty much clear straws filled with different types of honey. They are so good to have on hand for tea, peanut butter toast or just a shot for your sweet tooth! Being a bee expert is not a requirement to enjoy this place, just a love of honey!! By the way, I'm obsessed with the exterior mural!!!!!

It's delicious! The selection is quite impressive and so tasty. The chocolate-dipped peanut butter…read morecookie and the layers chocolate mousse were delicious. The truffles were great also. Hell, everything we tasted for that matter. The staff was friendly and moved through the line quickly. The hype is earned, and the chocolate lounge is the spot. Cheers!

Stopped in for some chocolate and coffee. Wanted to take the tour but you have to sign up somewhere…read moreelse. The chocolate factory. Go figure! Laid back, quiet place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some kind of chocolate. I got a breve. Double shot with half n half. Tasty but should have added a shot of vanilla. Deb grabbed a affogato. Ice cream with espresso. Ok but a little bitter. Service was good and coffee was warm.

I was visiting from New Orleans when my relative pulled in here for the milk and some produce. What…read morea cool place! I wanted to buy everything in there. The employees were so friendly it felt like I knew them. They are open after Helene and ready for business!

Wow! Great selection, wonderfully fresh produce, and good prices! What a combination!…read moreProduce is clean and appropriately labeled, including lots of items you can't find at the big grocery stores. Hooray!

The Bee Charmer is such a great shop for people who not only love honey, but who love bees and…read morelocal and sustainable products. They have two convenient locations downtown, and offer so much more than just honey. They also carry skin care products, such as bath bombs, hand and body soap, lotions, and more. My mother in law is obsessed with their lotion bars, we get her one ever year for the holidays. It's a great place to shop for gifts, they even have candles, jewelry, drink ware, and I love the bees wax reusable food wraps they sell. They also sell packages of Asheville Tea Company, who were also on site for this event with tea samples. Tea and honey, what a perfect combo. I tried their seasonal apple cider tea, and their black tea, both were fabulous. Thanks to both companies for supplying some tea packets and sticks of honey as takeaways. My favorite thing about the Bee Charmer is their tasting bar. You can try just about any honey they sell. I tried the Firecracker first and it was definitely spicy, but not the spiciest honey they sell (they have a Ghost pepper honey too!) I also sampled their cocoa honey and I could really taste the hints of chocolate in it. They have all kinds of honey flavors- sweet, savory, spicy, herbal- you name it. This is such a great shop to have in our community!

My favorite place in Asheville to get high quality unique cheeses and salami for a picnic lunch…read moredate.

Such an amazing cheese selection. We planned a trip from Raleigh just to buy a selection of their…read moreamazing selection. May I suggest the Hunters Cheese from England. It is magical paired with Granny Smith tart apples. This is a must visit if you are in Asheville.