An absolutely perfect lunch spot - SO glad we made the walk from downtown to try our luck at…read moreMother. This cosy, comfortable cafe is part-bakery, part-restaurant, and has a beautiful patio for warmer days. The front of house team was all female the day we went, and worked together as a powerhouse to get through the busy lunchtime rush. We were seated pretty quickly at the bar area, so we were able to watch the kitchen at work. The team all seemed so organized and efficient - like watching masters at work! Food and drink menu options are delightful, and we really enjoyed the quiche (seasonal vegetables) and the insanely delicious beet and citrus salad. Portions are very generous and food comes out quickly. The server talked us through wine options by the glass, gave tasters and great recommendations. We later learned that Mother supplies bread to other restaurants in the area - no surprise, it was fantastic. Will be returning every time we're in the area.

We were craving freshness after a few days diving into Asheville's burger scene and this place hit…read morethe spot. Lovely and bright - the space, service and the food. Enjoyed salads, the pickled shrimp toast, lovely wine and the kids took down the ham sandwich and pb&j. If you're looking for fresh and clean food, try Mother!

I stopped at this cute little spot for a latte and a pastry. The service was friendly, and they had…read morea nice selection of pastries to choose from. I went with the pastelito with guava and cream cheese, and it was very good. The pastry was flaky, and the guava and cream cheese filling was a great combination. There are only four small tables inside, but I was able to grab one and enjoy the coffee and pastry without feeling rushed. The only downside was the parking, which was a bit of a hassle. Other than that, this was a very nice stop.

I stopped at OWL on my way out of town and grabbed a pastry and ordered a vanilla cardamom…read moremacchiato because I like to try new flavors (clearly not knowing anything about what it will probably taste like). The gentleman tried to make sure I was expecting two shots of espresso and foam, and like a truly uncultured swine, I was like, "Yeah, sure!" When I got it, it wasn't anything like the large coffee-chain muck I've come to expect. They were SO kind and understanding, and quickly (well, with great care), made me a dulce de leche cappuccino instead, which was delish! If you're looking for basic coffee, this may not be your cuppa. But if you want REAL coffee made with care and precision, this is the place to be.

Do NOT miss this spot in Asheville! The best pastries I have had in a long while. The chai latte…read morewas so delightful. The almond croissant will have me heading back by morning. Everything we tasted was extraordinary.

Stopped by The Rhu in Asheville, which comes from the same team behind Rhubarb. We grabbed a few…read morepastries to try... croissants, cinnamon rolls, and of course a chocolate chip cookie (because it's always cookie time somewhere). Everything we ordered was good and clearly well made, but nothing really stood out as something I'd go out of my way to come back for again and again. The chocolate chip cookie was the most memorable item, but not necessarily in the way I expected. It leans heavily into a salted dark chocolate flavor profile. If you close your eyes, it almost feels more like eating a salted dark chocolate bar than a traditional cookie. If that's your thing, you'll probably love it. Personally, I tend to look for a little more balance between the sweetness, chocolate, and salt in a cookie. Overall, a nice stop for pastries while walking around Asheville, but nothing that quite pulled me back for repeat visits.

Great atmosphere and healthy food options, cocoa smoothie is fantastic, highly recommend pairing…read morewith a honey ginger salad.

The holy grail for vegans. Why isn't everyone talking about this place? The menu has so many vegan…read moreoptions, you can't go wrong. Fresh juice, coffee, all of the things! Seating is indoor, but there are a lot of tables. The vibes are really cozy. It is counter service, and everyone who works here is super kind. Parking can be tricky, but so it goes in WAVL. We need to hype this spot up a lot more!

I really enjoyed my time here at the bar. Was able to order a traditional cocktail with a higher…read moreend bourbon which I rarely do. Was pretty slow so service was fast and easy. I also liked the overall appearance of the inside.

Coffee by day, cocktails by night...I think that's what the sign said. This was a nice diversion…read morefor some coffee while we spent the afternoon in the River Arts District. Last year this area was devastated by Hurricane Helene, so it's nice to see funky spots in business and with customers. This looks like a fun spot for a cocktail.

Fantastic coffee joint in the Arts District! Very subtle exterior but a comfy interior. Young lady…read morewaiting on us was by herself and worked hard to serve everyone in a timely manner. Our coffee was some of the best we've ever had, and the breakfast bagel sandwiches (egg, lox...) were first rate. We will absolutely return here again!

Great bagels and great coffee! They also have a great vibe and a lot of local art! Love this place!read more

Great coffee selection and quality. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about coffee. This…read moreplace is very comfortable and has great vibes.

This place is so cute! Truly such a vibe…read more I saw that people enjoyed the matcha latte so I got one. Unfortunately, a huge miss. The ratio of milk to matcha was incredibly off and ended up just tasting like milk. I would still love to come back and see if the coffee is good but for me the matcha was a miss

This place was recommended by my sister and she was right!!!…read moreYou walk in and order at the counter and they assign a table with a number for you. Sit down and they bring you food. Don't miss the jam bar! Definitely a highlight of our visit to Asheville! Apple Maps directions are a little confusing, they are in a medical park and location doesn't look like a restaurant should be there. Apple directed us to the back of the building, we had to look around to figure out we were on the wrong side but there's a small driveway to get you to the right side

There several locations throughout Asheville. But this one is easier to get in and out of. Located…read morein a medical office building there is parking available right outside. Today we tried the classic biscuit sandwich - cat head biscuit with an egg and cheese. It was phenomenal- also very big! For a side we choose the cheesy grits. They were also very tasty. They offer several homemade jams and butters to top off your biscuits- which is a nice added bonus. The price was moderate and the staff welcoming. Today there wasn't a line- but sometimes there is a wait. The ambiance is casual some tables inside and out.

Malaprop's will forever be one of my favorite indie bookstores. I first fell in love with it back…read morein 2021 when I lived in AVL. I liked the name so much because I was the type of person who used malaprops a good amount. It's extra charming because you're able to order something from their cafe while reading your book. This spot is deceptively huge. The different sections are very intentional and beautifully organized. I had an especially great time looking at the "Beautiful Books" section this visit. I ended up falling in love with a short stories book by Chips Hardy that I took home. I also adored their graphic t-shirts here. I am not a big t-shirt person, but always want more graphic tees, so was so excited to love this one so much. I had a really special experience with one of the booksellers here on my recent visit too. I could not find The Enchanted April in the fiction section and when I asked, one of the booksellers got really excited about the author and that book. She passionately told me how wonderful the book was. We were sad to see it was sold out, but suggested I check a bookstore a block over. I love this bookstore and think everyone should make it a stop on an Asheville trip.

Very cool independent bookstore in downtown Asheville complete with an adjacent cafe and tables for…read moresipping, reading, or conversing. It seems as though it's only open until the afternoon though, as it wasn't staffed when we were there. But there's still plenty of seating if you wanted to sit a spell. The bookstore portion is really well curated with a nice "local" section featuring local writers and interest. I love checking out this section when I travel and there was a ton to dig into here. They also have a good sized kid's section most notable thing is how many books they offer with autographed copies. That means they seem to bring in a ton of writers which is so exciting for the Asheville community. Speaking of community, I peeked at their events calendar and it looks like they have a ton of book clubs in a variety of different genres that meet regularly. So no matter your interest (romance, science fiction, mystery, horror, etc) you can find a meetup. Some are hosted in store but others in local breweries, libraries, and other third spaces in the area. Excellent offerings across the board!