Whenever we're in Asheville, our first stop is always mother…read more Their menu is meticulously curated and every ingredient is hand crafted and has its place. Nothing is ever over done. Their cappuccino (and all espresso drinks) are served with a homemade shortbread woven with threads of caraway seeds and dark chocolate. It's a little bite of heaven that pairs well with its counterpart. I've been eyeing this mortadella sandwich (can you see why ) so we started with that and ended with their eggs Benedict which is served on their homemade English muffins which have the perfect bouncy texture. *| mortdella - focaccia, spicy pistachio pesto, roasted peppers, stracciatella. *| eggs benedict - homemade english muffins, crispy prosciutto, micro greens, hollandaise

Food, ambiance, service, all fantastic…read more My server was very attentive and friendly, we got the lamb burger and hummus and both were excellent. The attention to detail here was my favorite part - hand torn butter lettuce for the salad, perfectly cooked lamb patty, well balanced flavors. Can't wait to come back!

These were easily some of the best doughnuts I've ever had. If I close my eyes, I can still…read moreremember how good they tasted! We stopped here before visiting the Biltmore, and while parking was a bit of a challenge, it was absolutely worth it. We ended up parking on the street up the hill near some residential homes, but don't let that deter you. One of the coolest parts was being able to watch the doughnuts being made right in front of us. There was a line when we arrived, and we waited about 15 minutes to order and another 10 minutes or so for our doughnuts. Even with the wait, I'd do it all over again. The doughnuts were incredibly fresh, warm, light, and fluffy. Every flavor we tried was delicious, but the vanilla glazed and the toasted almond sesame cinnamon were my favorite. If you're in Asheville, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

My husband and I made a stop at Hole donuts on a Thursday morning for a little sweet treat. Hole is…read morea quaint little shop located within a neighborhood. They do have a small side lot for parking. Order ahead online or at the register when you arrive. We loved the open kitchen concept. Get a front row seat to watch your donuts being made right in front of you. My husband and I got the glaze and cinnamon sugar donuts. Both flavors were excellent! We enjoyed our warm perfect donuts while sitting inside watching other orders being made. They do offer coffee and other beverages. We just helped ourselves to the water station. Staff were beyond friendly and they seemed to genuinely enjoy their job. Thank you Hole for a great morning show and sweet treat. We will be back.

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.

Overall, this was a great stop while we were shopping in downtown. The sandwiches were full of…read moreflavor and the atmosphere was nice!

Showed up here before a conference hoping to get my hands on a delicious gluten free donut. Turns…read moreout they make them as the day goes on and when arriving about an hour after arriving was told it would be another 2 hours before they had any gluten free options. Would love the chance to try them but extremely disappointed that they're not ready to serve everything upon opening. So if you're looking for that gluten free option show up later in the day. It should say this on their info/ site/ menu. That would've saved us a while trip.

Really amazing cake donuts! We tried 4 of them and the…read moreEspresso & Old Fashioned were my favorite. They had a few seasonal options too. Reasonably priced but it would be cool if they ran a buy 3 get 1 deal (or something like that) after 1pm so they don't waste so many donuts. The staff was in a bit of a rush to close the shop despite the fact that I went 45 minutes before closing but were friendly enough. Definitely add it to your list if you are craving high quality donuts in Asheville!

Decent coffee shop with lots of seating options. Got the coffee here. Quick with the order.read more

LOVED the artfully crafted pastries and the delicious savory offerings here. Friendly customer…read moreservice with great value for the price, too. Really enjoyed the pretzel turkey sandwich (warmed) with flavorful sesame noodles (highly recommend both!). Finished off our lunch with some delicious sweets- the truffles melt in your mouth and the coffee cake is balanced with spice. Really look forward to dining here again.

The line (if there is one) goes quickly! Decadent chocolate ice cream or drinks- they have quite a…read moreselection, and this is a fantastic spot if visiting! They have free water too and ample space for a family to relax for a break.

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.

When my friend saw I was in Asheville she mentioned we had to get the shaved ice at Sweets and…read moreSeats. She said it was the best shaved ice she's ever had and way better than any she even had in Hawaii. I was intrigued and suggested to my husband we stop by after dinner one night. This cafe is soooo cute. I'm here on vacation and trying not to work, but if i needed to work for a few hours I would definitely go here. I'd work and eat one dessert after another. The mango shaved ice was even better than expected. It was ginormous and I was full from dinner, but did a pretty good job eating most of it because it was too delicious to stop. My husband got a piece of blueberry cheesecake and i couldn't help, but have a few bites of that as well. I was hoping to make it back a second (or third) time, but sadly don't think we are going to have time. Another reason to come back to Asheville and it may just be my first stop!

This appeared to be a new dessert/bakery place in Asheville...and possibly Taiwanese-owned?…read more Not only beautifully inviting and spacious, with plenty of seatings, the place had awesome A/C (a perfect rest stop on a hot day!) as well. Loved their menu as well. Although their mini cakes and other treats appealed to me as well, I opted to try their Taro Shaved Ice (they had 2 other flavors as well...think Mango and Mocha?). Well, their Taro Shaved Ice was PERFECT!!! The shaved ice was nice and dry, and the toppings (Boba, Lychee jelly, and Strawberries...even whipped cream on top) were generous and delicious! LOVED the place...and I can't wait to return! My husband will absolutely loved their version of Shaved Ice...What a treat to come!

After our brunch in the area, we headed to Double D's for our caffeine dose of the day and it was…read moredelicious as always. Opted for one of the specials they had this time around, the oatmeal cookie latte. Was very tasty and was able to get it iced so perfect to drink on a warm day! Do note that they are cash only!

We are staying at the Aloft hotel and really needed some coffee. Thankfully Double Ds is like 2…read moreminutes down the road for an immediate caffeine pick me up! Super cute that they serve out of a double decker bus. There are about 4 tables you can sit at outside of the bus. No seating inside. Menu has some pretty interesting concoctions, so I was intrigued. They also have a seasonal menu that changes. Prices are super reasonable, which shocked us, but it's cash only! Ugh who carries cash nowadays?? Only downside to this place, which is why I knocked a star off. Atm inside the Aloft charged $4.25 for the atm just FYI. I got a hot creme brulee latte and my husband got a blackberry latte. After you order at the window, they call your name on a speaker and you pick it up inside the bus. My drink was really tasty and smooth. My husband enjoyed his as well and said the blackberry was really strong and pronounced in a good way. I would definitely frequent this place again if I had cash on me. If I didn't, there's so many other coffee places in Asheville that I would probably try somewhere else next time.