Service took around 20 minutes and ambiance was suitable. I got the Wild Salmon Burger (consisting of pickles, tomato, chimmi-mayo, and spinach instead of lettuce due to them running out of the latter) on a GF bun with fries and without red onion. The fish patty was cooked through and the other ingredients plus a warm bun were successful. The spinach was actually more my speed than the lettuce would have been. The fries had a good crisp, but could have used a little more salt. Overall, this is how to get a well-balanced lunch. read more

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Healthy and organic food doesn't have to be bland. If that's what you are looking for, stop by Green Sage! Best of luck ordering because they are out of stock of many ingredients. Out of stock items: watermelon (take down the special advertisement!), beets, strawberries, and bananas. I was not informed that the strawberries and bananas were out of stock until after being served my incomplete bowl. This next part is on me but I expected their fruit (blueberries specifically) to be fresh, not frozen. Their "ciabatta" bread had zero characteristics of real ciabatta bread. I would've much rather seen it described as "homemade bread". The positives of the experience: it's an inclusive cafe, the staff was friendly (they may forget to mention oos items), and there was a clear effort to provide a sustainable experience. Overall, I would not make an effort to visit and spend money here. Other customers seemed to enjoy it, so I hope I just ordered the wrong items. To the business: please work on your inventory management! There is no excuse for running out of ingredients if they are frozen. read more

Having been to the Merrimon location, I was terribly disappointed in the service and quality of food here. Ordered the same bowl in both locations - a world of difference. My bowl was very sparse ... Today, I stopped by mid morning for an iced Americano. There were two other customers seated, so not a busy time. The person who took my order did not make my coffee, but waited for the other person, who assumed she'd made it. Once he started working on it, they were so busy chatting and distracted that I waited way too long and to add insult to injury, during all their chatter, once he finished making my coffee, he just placed it on the counter, hidden from my view by the coffee machine and did not let me know. Awfully disappointed. Will be sure to go to Merrimon next time. PS: I love the biodegradable to go coffee cups. read more

Order was wrong. Took 45 minutes and only got food after I chased down someone to ask for it. Food was not great. Egg, bacon sandwich. Nothing fancy. Very greasy. Threw half of it away. I wouldn't go back. read more

Opened 15 minutes late, might be no big deal, but a simple, "Sorry to keep you waiting" would've been courteous, but did not happen. My lox wrap was served on a tortilla that was cold and firm--straight from the walk-in onto my plate. A few seconds in a microwave or on each side in a frying pan is basic to working with tortillas. Minimal. My cappuccino was lukewarm. But none of those minor issues are anything compared to the public health hazard that is the intense moldy smell that is strongest around the water station. The moldy smell is mild at the entrance, but at the water station, it's so strong, I'm surprised customers aren't talking about it. After 30 minutes inside the Cafe, the moldy smell drove me out. read more

A woefully disappointing experience for all 3 of us at the Green Sage Cafe. The food was lacking luster, but perhaps it is because they were out of most of the fruit that was to be included in our drinks, smoothies, and parfait. Out of strawberries? Out of bananas? Used frozen blueberries when fresh are in season? Claimed to be wild bluberries? They were not. The ciabatta bread was anything but. It was as dry as a biscuit and salty. It was not ciabatta The service was poor. The cashier seemed overwhelmed at how busy it was at lunchtime (it didn't seem unusual). She lacked the drive to move quickly and provide efficient service. It took a long time to place an order and even longer to be served. There were 3 of us at the table and the food items ordered came out piecemeal, so one person was eating, after being told to go ahead and start, while the others waited. The Cafe, under the guise of being "organic" and "hip" was anything but. Even though we were told they were out of strawberries, we were NOT told they were out of bananas. The featured drink was a "watermelon cooler" which they couldn't sell because they were out of watermelon. So disappointed. Don't waste your time. read more

This spot came highly recommended to me by locals as the go-to breakfast place. The oatmilk latte was good and very foamy, no complaints there. I got the southwest omelette for breakfast that I thought was so-so, nothing to write home about. It's a bit pricy for just breakfast food but so is everything else around downtown Asheville. A decent spot to go if you need breakfast and they have a pretty extensive menu so maybe other dishes are better. read more

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Went for breakfast here while in town. Loved the fact that their food was all organic and all things that we enjoy eating. My husband had the oatmeal which was a huge serving and he enjoyed each bite- but was definitely more than he could eat. I had avocado toast with eggs. The flavor was delicious - I just would have liked to have seen a little more avocado on the toast for that price. I also had a chai and honestly I didn't enjoy it. It tasted mainly like warm milk so that was disappointing. There were other items we would like to try there and the quality of the food was spot on. We will keep this place in mind next time we are in town. read more

Terrible service - disgruntled server with zero interest in making this a pleasant experience Out of must of their pressed juices when we went and she just shrugged One positive - the omelet was very good so at least the kitchen staff know what they're doing read more

Seth is the man! They were short staffed today but he, the cashier lady, and chef held it down. Very stressful situation but they handled it with grace. Great job guys! read more

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Good food. Very poor customer service. No utensils. They are behind the counter and you have to find them. Seems like Gen Z has "I don't care" attitude. Don't leave a tip until you experience the service. Wish I could take mine back. read more

Fantastic breakfast once again! Have eaten here for over 12 years when I visit! Today we really enjoyed the banana nut bread, lemon blueberry muffin and the egg sandwich! Great iced espresso with oat milk! Love the space! Great music Clean bathrooms Service was fantastic! Thank you! Congratulations 5 Yeehaw read more

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The Green Sage Cafe is conveniently located in the middle of Downtown, and it's a nice place to grab a bite and hang out with wifi. I went twice this week while in town, and they just expanded their menu again after the hurricane with some great vegetarian options, like bowls and salads. When I first came here, I tried the TLT Tempeh wrap, and wow was it great! The marinade they use on the tempeh is really good and full of flavor. Also, I never go for a slaw, but this is the best slaw I have ever had. I love the ginger flavor! It's so great seeing a place get creative with their veggie offerings! The second time I came, I just had one of the iced teas - the elderflower hibiscus - which was very good. I appreciate they don't mix in the sweetener or any syrups unless you request it. I also had the chocolate walnut cookie, which was amazing. Service was also friendly :) I will definitely be coming here again soon! read more

Green Sage Cafe - Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The service & ambiance are fine, but the food is subpar for the price point. I get that it's supposed to be healthier food, but it's just not done well in my opinion. My partner and I went here on a Sunday morning. I got the Good Life Bowl which is their vegan bowl. I typically love a tofu scramble, but the best way I can describe it is that it tasted like someone who is not vegan made it (which is likely true). The flavors and seasonings need some re-working. The rest of the bowl features various veggies, black beans, and rice. The rice tasted fishy, was too mushy, but also had mixed in clumps of crunchy rice. The sweet potatoes and other veggies tasted alright. There was a tiny amount of avocado salsa that could not save this food. Overall, I was disappointed and I could only force myself to eat about 1/4 of it. My partner got the Cali egg & veg sandwich. The sandwich was very small and the bottom peace of bread was totally soggy when he received it. He was unhappy with his meal as well. Save your money. This place is not worth the hype. read more

The muffins are absolutely amazing! Along with all the other vegan breakfast treats. The service/team is nice and the setting/ambience is great for a quick bite while you're downtown or walking around. read more

My husband and I are always looking for plant-based restaurants to support. Green Sage Cafe did not disappoint. Wr enjoyed a Vegan breakfast that's whole food plant-based and filling. Great vibe. Awesome tofu scramble. read more

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I got the yogurt bowl, and it was quite unappeasing. The yogurt was runny, the blueberries were frozen, and for $10, I got 5 bites total. I also asked for an iced latte and received a hot one. I should've sent the whole order back. The togo cups were flimsy and although they were compostable, there has got to be a better option. $20 for a cup of unsweetened yoplait yogurt and a mid latte. read more

Hubby & I stayed at the Kimpton next door and decided to try out local places for brunch. Hands down, one of the best brunch/breakfast diners we've tried. We were so satisfied with our meals, service and kindness from the cashier & employees! It's located across from the kimpton and ac hotel. Walking in, it was a clean and luckily, there was few people there. We felt comfortable to ask questions and they also have great selection for vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and FRESH cold-pressed juices! We were glad to try this on our last day of our trip and will be coming back to try more items!! Definitely recommend this local spot! Green Sage - Asheville, NC 5 Broadway St., Asheville, NC 28801 read more

I loved the ambiance of this cute little cafe! The gals at the counter were incredibly kind and the food was delicious.

Yuuummmm, just my kind'a place! I saw this while searching for places with breakfast bowls and came the morning before my flight out of town back home after a girl's weekend. I was staying nearby and was easily able to walk - otherwise it's going to be street parking or pay for a local garage. I arrived just a few minutes after they opened and ordered a coconut milk iced latte and a Huckleberry Bowl to dine in. The latte was out quickly and the coffee had a wonderful flavor to it. Super good. Didn't need to add anything else, just enjoyed it plain. My bowl - SO good. So pretty (see pic) but also the coconut chia pudding was a nice texture, not slimy, and slightly sweet. The granola was crispy and delicious and paired very well with the pudding and the blueberries which were also slightly sweet and seemed to have been soaked in something to make them more moist. I added a bit of local honey and it was heaven! If I'm ever in Asheville again - I'm going to hunt this spot down! Super friendly staff inside - great food options for everyone - and plenty of seating inside their cafe. I love that they have burritos, eggs, bowls, smoothies, coffee, lunch sandwiches, you name it. Literally something for anyone at any time of the day. Win! read more

Green Sage Cafe - Downtown - Huckleberry bowl. Heaven. Refreshing and light. Tastes as good as it looks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

What a great way to start the day! The everything avocado toast is delicious! I added an over easy egg and sheep's milk feta. LOOK HOW MUCH FETA I GOT!!!! A few dashes of hot sauce and you are looking at breakfast perfection! The cold brew is great. And I ALWAYS appreciate simple syrup to sweeten. Being a CA kid I forgot that the South's sweet tea addiction allows me access to simple syrup for my cold brew. Pumpkin muffin smelled amazing when I got it and the taste was wonderful! Great breakfast spot in Asheville! read more

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Wouldn't recommend. Waited 15 minutes gluten free oatmeal on the first visit. Had to ask staff where my meal was the first time I visited. But when it arrived it tasted good. Any restaurant can have a bad day so didn't see the delay in service as a problem. Went back second morning. Order oatmeal and same thing happened. Everyone around me got fresh hot food in a timely manner. To-go patrons came and went, my companion received and ate breakfast order while I waited for oatmeal. When I asked about my order I simply got a flummoxed look. I asked for a refund which I got (but no refund of the prepaid tip mind you) and I left without having breakfast. read more

Stopped in for lunch with a friend. It is located in Dingle Creek Strip mall in Asheville. Vegan restaurant, but they do have some other options on the menu. Reuben Tempeh was delicious. Crispy tempeh with lots of flavor, just the right amount of sauce on a toasted bun. Side salad with tahini dressing. Falafel Sandwich was absolutely amazing. Toasted Ciabatta fresh roll. Fresh crisp veggies and crispy falafel that is not dry was nice. Nice, clean restaurant with super nice staff. Definitely will go back. read more

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I'm not much of a breakfast or lunch-out person, so it's rare that I hit up places that close before 6pm, but there we were on a road trip through NC and Green Sage was open. They have a variety of options, not solely vegan, which is good for those of us with friends who shy away from 100% plant-based spots. Because I'm not used to having so many options, decision fatigue set in (what a luxury) and out of the array of bowls, smoothies, sandwiches and salads, I settled on a zen bowl, which is filled to the brim with fresh, delicious and healthy proteins and vegetables and a miso dressing. The kind of bowl that makes one want to conquer the world... or the road. I also devoured a ginger cookie that was absolutely perfect. It's counter service and they will bring your food to the table. Employees are kind and helpful. The space has good light and you can watch all the action on the main drag of Asheville from one of the tables lining the huge windows. This place is pretty much perfect. read more

When I first moved to a Asheville, I loved green sage. Like many things, the prices have risen and it's become a little bit touristy. I appreciate that they remain true to their natural and healthy foundation, and they tend to source a good amount locally. I ordered a BLT with chips. You can upgrade the size for a dollar but nothing really seem that appealing to me. I'm pretty picky about my fries and I was saving this for later so the other sides didn't make sense. The bacon was incredibly chewy and thick and tough. I like that it was local, but it was incredibly difficult and kind of uncomfortable to eat. For a BLT, there was no lettuce. Maybe I read it wrong? The sweet potato chips were actually quite delightful. Especially the ones that had a little bit of chewiness mixed with a crunch. I feel like the portion was nice as well. I veered from my normal path to get a rap, but I think in the future I will just stick with my salad self. I also could have been happier if I just gotten a farm burger homemade veggie patty because that means you around $10 or less wow this wrap cost me 15 with tip. Yow. Inside was really nice and bustling. The counter service was incredibly kind. It did take quite a long time for the simple wrap to come out but I think they may have had a few people waiting on orders. read more

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Great healthy food! The zen bowl was delicious. I love the flavor of the friend tofu! Great juice as well. Welcoming ambiance and very friendly service. read more

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I'll start with the best part of this restaurant which was the staff (5/5). I had spilled a drink and they quickly accommodated me and even offered to make a new smoothie. I would describe them as super friendly and patient. The food (2/5) was okay at best. I didn't try everything so other options could be better. Love potion smoothie wasnt as sweet as I would have hoped for. Salmon burger was good. The aïoli paired well with the burger. (I paid extra for the side of aïoli but cause I wanted more but it already comes with it on the burger) the sides was plain rice and beans. Nothing to craze about. I went during the day on Wednesday. There was no wait and food came out quickly. read more

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Really good healthy food. We came for breakfast and I got a breakfast bowl! Price is reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

Green Sage Cafe - Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Stopped in for breakfast, the place had plenty of seating. The staff was friendly and helpful. We ordered at the counter and got our food very timely. We really appreciate all the gluten free and veggie forward options. The food and flavors was fresh, vibrant and very tasty. I look forward to trying all the delicious bowls here. The falafel was super tasty! read more

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The staff were very patient with our indecision. The breakfast burrito is packed with the best goodies. Absolutely yummy! Background music mellow and soft enough for conversation. Service was fast. Perfect place! PS. Thanks for opening at 8. read more

We did well for our last meal in a 3-night stay in Asheville here at Green Sage Cafe in downtown, across the street from our hotel and, if you're already downtown it can't possibly be far. There is PLENTY for vegetarians as well as gluten "sensitive" (as it says on their menu) folks and everything on the menu is highlighted with V or GS so it's easy to spot what you can have if you have one or both of those diets. I had the basic breakfast sandwich with real cheddar cheese and tempeh bacon. This was hearty and delicious and I couldn't help myself but to add a side of root hash into the mix because, well, potatoes. The people I was dining with were naturally attracted to the root hash on my plate and kept digging in for more tries of it. It was all good. My life enjoyed the Pura Vida Bowl. The eggs on top were perfectly cooked and had a beautiful color to them. The coffee was also top-notch. Perfectly strong and served in a real mug just the way I wanted it. (And my wife enjoyed her turmeric latte as well.) There is a ton more to try for vegetarians and gluten-free folks so this would definitely be on the regular rotation for us if we lived in Asheville. Well done Green Sage! read more

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This was such a cute & quick breakfast stop on our way out from Asheville. The service was super nice and patient with us, considering we had never been there. This burrito was so delicious, it had black beans, sweet potatoes, egg, Spinach, cheese & avocado salsa. The best burrito I've had in a while! Asheville is such a cute little college town and I would love to come back again and visit. read more

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Recently stop by Green Sage for coffee, pastries. Their muffins were terrible. They're just real soggy, just full of sugar like they were not done. For $4.50 a muffin they could do better. read more

found this healthy spot. juices were already out by lunch time so got the immunity juice -$9 but freshly made! I got the kale salsa with chicken and the tomato soup. Definitely pricey but everything was fresh and clean. My friend got the hawaiian bowl and buddha bowls and they were both hearty. Looking to come back to try breakfast and hopefully the green smoothie! read more

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The food was delicious, service was ok, ambiance... meh. It's a normal little cafe. The only thing that didn't sit well with me was the price was very high for the amount of food, also they have a service charge added to the check for the staff. read more

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Vegan girlies come here! I really do like this place and have been a few times over the last ten years. It's located in downtown, so parking is scarce but there is a paid lot right behind the building. This meal is the vegan scramble, tempeh bacon and ciabatta toast with vegan butter and jam. For around $15, this was a decent sized meal and very filling. During peak hours, the line gets a little wild as there's not a ton of room right inside and this is a counter service restaurant. Recommend going early unless you want to wait a bit! read more

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Green Sage really does make a great breakfast. Anything from wraps to plates very good and I've been having lunch from there every day either fresh turkey roasted Wrap, and there new falafel wrap. And salads very good as well. Service is always spot on. read more

Great location for brunch with a view of the crowds ambling by, walk up service with helpful staff, the turkey wrap I chose was good, and flat white was on point. read more

We got takeout here, and the food was great but the majority of the menu was unavailable. If I came back, I would try their Huckleberry bowl and a different flavored smoothie (they only had 1 smoothie flavor available when we went). Service was great! The food was ready when they said it would be, and they brought the food right out to our car. When in Asheville, I would certainly come back again if they had more of their menu available. I search for healthy food options everywhere I go, and there were many options I would have loved to have tried. I went on a Monday morning around 9am, and I'm unsure why it was so limited. read more

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I came in for a decaf Americano and they remade it for me a couple of times, but it still is incredibly flavorless espresso. There is really good espresso available in Asheville for decaf, and I would recommend that they switch to the counterculture brand or one of the local brand that actually has very rich, intense and amazing flavor for decaf. A lot of people just can't just too much caffeine so it would be appreciated to have a really good decaf available. read more

Green Sage Cafe - Downtown - Decaf americano. But sadly the espresso used is quite flavorless, even after being remade with less hot water. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina