Honest, simple tasty food prepared and served with care and intention. Host of breakfast options and salad, soup, hearty sandwich combinations for a patron to customize. A bakery case that could only be more impressive if the incredible bakery down the street (Sisters Bakery I believe) wasn't just a stone's throw away. However I picked up a few anyway since it's Monday and the other bakery is closed. 5 stars are reserved for the best on my system. So this 5 star review was earned today. My fist visit will not be my last. read more

Black mountain Benny. The best breakfast Benedict that is still a topic of conversation long after the initial tasting occurred. read more

Our first morning in the Asheville area brought us to Open Oven for breakfast. What a fantastic start to our trip! We were there first thing on a Monday morning, and it was busier than I expected, but still plenty of room and we found a seat immediately. We sat on the rooftop dining area and it was so lovely! Nice views of the mountains, and just a peaceful space overall to start the day. I ordered a chai latte to drink. I prefer hot lattes, but I was told that they could only make the iced version on the rooftop. While I would have preferred the hot version, I do think that it was quite a good iced chai latte overall. Slightly spicy, not super sweet. I was happy with it. For food, we ordered the Black Mountain Benny and the Bourbon Street Waffles. Both of these dishes were excellent overall! The benny was...basically impossible to eat without a knife and fork. One of those very runny, stuffed bennies that you really can't even attempt to eat in sandwich-form. The flavors were really great, but it was definitely a heavy and filling meal. Not a good one if you're looking for something light! The Bourbon Street Waffles were similarly filling and very hearty! The homemade cream on the side was perfect and a great addition to the dish. in my opinion, this dish does not need syrup. It is plenty sweet without it, and it comes with quite a bit of syrup that renders the whole dish pretty soggy. I would recommend getting the syrup on the side. We also grabbed a side of biscuits just for fun. They were very nice and fluffy! Overall, I think you are pretty much guaranteed a filling and delicious breakfast at Open Oven. Definitely recommended! read more

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WOW! If you have ever read any of my reviews you will know that's a big deal! I had the Hogs Benedict, the wife had the Melt and we were Impressed! The food is fully of flavor and creativity! Well done ! The service was Quick, the Ambiance is unique but fitting to the area. read more

Open Oven - My empty plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Great food and and outstanding service. My wife and I had a really nice morning meal here last Saturday. We expected it to be good due to the large amount of customers and were not disappointed. Really cute little restaurant, whether eating inside in the cozy dining room - as we did - or outside under the heaters, or even in the enclosed area it's a fun experience. Very friendly staff and - and this is important - workers who clearly love their job. Eating in places that have a happy staff is definitely our preference and they have a great group at Open Oven. Give 'em a try folks, you won't be disappointed. :) read more

Open Oven - Scrambled eggs and biscuits n gravy for me, and basic eggs over easy with potatoes for my wife. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Fabulous food and inviting atmosphere. Our party of 10 arrived for a late breakfast on a Saturday at 10:30 and we were quickly seated. The restaurant, nestled in a charming neighborhood, made for an inviting patio area. Two dishes stood out, each deserving a 5/5 rating. The Hog Heaven was a nice twist on the classic Benedict. Imagine perfectly poached eggs perched atop crispy bacon and a biscuit. The biscuit was pan-fried on one side for that much-desired crisp texture and contrasted beautifully with the light, fluffy interior. Next, the Heavenly Hash was an unexpected pleasure, especially for a vegan item. The mushroom patty dressed with a creamy tahini dressing tied the whole dish together. read more

Excellent food and service. Went for breakfast there twice in two days. They clearly care about their food and it's apparent in the quality.

My partner and I stopped by for breakfast and we were not disappointed. I got the Hog Heaven Benedict with season potatoes and my partner got the Bourbon St. Waffle with Tempeh "bacon". The Benedict was delicious with the poached eggs being medium, next time I'll ask for easy so the yolk is runny. I barely finish the Benedict and a few of the potatoes before being stuffed. The Bourbon St. Waffles were to die for. So sweet and savory, the home made whip cream was light, and the apples tied it all together. Didn't need syrup! The tempeh bacon had a very unique flavor I can put my finger on but was good. read more

Open Oven - Hog Haven Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Food is good and quickly. The floor gets a little slippery so be careful to pay attention when walking. Coffee is self serve. read more

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I had the delicious Black Mountain Benny (Benedict) with avocado, arugula and tomatoes. It was delicious! The poached eggs were cooked to perfection allowing them to run all over the dish. Yummy! Coffee was good, too, and it's a bottomless cup. Friendly and helpful staff. read more

What a gem for breakfast!!! The service is outstanding but the food is out of this world. You would think that breakfast items are just breakfast items but you can tell that each component on the plate was freshly prepared. No packaged or frozen from this establishment. We got one special and one regular. The special for the day really was. It was grounded by cheesy grits and the most sumptuous sauce pours over it. Then topped with house made sausage and greens and crowned with two poached eggs. Absolutely the best. read more

Open Oven - Regular breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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This place is exactly what you're looking for in Asheville. The owners are so sweet, the food is just phenomenal and the vibe is so cool. My midwestern-born husband said that he may have eaten the best biscuits and gravy he's ever had (that says a LOT) and my omelette was just perfect. Seriously, you should go. Also they have freshly baked bread and desserts. Seriously. Go. You're welcome. read more

Open Oven - Such a cute spot! They have outdoor seating but it was too rainy for us to sit there. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

We stopped in for a quick breakfast. Open Oven has a very strange operating system. It is small, so I understand the first part where you leave your name on a list outdoors with your phone number, & then when a table is ready they phone you. The next part however is strange once they phone you. When phoned you go Inside & get in a line in a cramped area, & at the register you pre-order your meal, you pay, you tip, you get handed silverware, & then they have you walk to a crowded self serve water, tea, & coffee station. We got to our table, & there were three of us. The table only seated two. So they put us at a bigger table for four but said it was possible if a party of four came in, they may move us mid-meal to a table for three if it came available. This was exhausting, lol. The meal arrived & I had ordered an omelette. The omelette was good but nothing above average. The side of grits that came with it was actually disappointing. Anyway after being spoiled by the 5-star food in Asheville, this food was a big step down. read more

This was the perfect place to get brunch after hiking in the morning. I'm a sucker for anything with goat cheese so of course I had to order the G.O.A.T.S omlette and wow, simply delicious. I love that they use locally sourced sausage in it. Look forward to returning and trying more things on the menu. read more

Open Oven - G.O.A.T omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

We enjoyed the food here and they were extremely nice in service. We had a goat cheese omelette snd the classic benedict. The coffee was good, too. read more

What a fantastic surprise! It seems unfair that you have a 5 star limit when places like this exist. Can work with allergies, too. Just so fresh. Had the avocado toast and hubby had the shrimp and grits. We were totally blown away by how good everything is. Even the beverages were fantastic: lemonade with rosemary, and the coffee is from a local roaster and delicious.. First the avocado toast:The sprouts were local, they made their own sourdough, added some cage free eggs - everything was perfect! The shrimp and grits were creamy, seasoned just right - the perfect balance of savory and spicy. They're just a beautiful, kind group of people off the beaten path with some of the best food we've found on our food tour. Special thanks to the compassionate man with the perfect silver hair that helped with my allergies. The chef is amazing, dear owner treat all of them like the jewels they are.--They're rare!! read more

Open Oven - Avocado toast and shrimp and grits and hubbies arms. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Even though I rated it 4 stars, I really do think this is a great option for breakfast. Atmosphere - outdoor seating and the restaurant is off the main road so it's a pretty quiet setting. Coffee - okay, this is 1 of the 2 reasons why I dropped it a star. I'll confess, I'm a coffee maniac and I'm what some people would call a "coffee snob" BUT, this is just the truth: if you're a fan of Waffle House or Cracker Barrel coffee, you'll love this coffee. If you're more of a coffee house type of person, this may not be the coffee for you. It's pretty bland without much flavor at all. Food - food is great! You can tell they use fresh ingredients and take pride in their food. My wife had a waffle which she said was fantastic. I had eggs, bacon and biscuits and gravy and they were for the most part, pretty good. I would probably try something different if I went again but that's probably personal taste. All in all, I would give this place a try. read more

Open Oven - Top: Belgian Waffle & Sausage Bottom: Full order of biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Just go!!! You will not regret it. Husband and I snuck in a quick breakfast date on a family vacation and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves- from the thoughtful food options to the pleasant staff and homey atmosphere I can't say enough good things about Open Oven!! read more

There are 5 of us that had breakfast there yesterday and we all tried different dishes and were all very happy. Portions were very substantial and food was brought out quickly even though it was busy. I had the Southwest Stack bfast special and if that is available when you are there, definitely order it. read more

Food was great. They don't skimp on the Avocado, this is loaded with avocado. I love the homey atmosphere. Service was quick as well. read more

Open Oven - The Westie- Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Delicious, cheep, fast, great service! Had a great group brunch here! Cute atmosphere and service!

All was so good!! Sweet heat hot sauce is so good! Staff was very friendly. Love the cute waiting area! Yum yummy.

My Black Mountain Benedict was tasty, and my mom really enjoyed her 'chokes on eggs. The staff were a bit loud, but they were friendly to talk to. read more

The food is great. This was our first time and we would definitely come back for the fresh unique food. Unfortunately the service is not as good as the food. It's an odd payment set up. You order your meal at the front door and are asked to pay including the tip before being seated. Once our food was delivered we never spoke to a server again. Really weird. That could be better. read more

Food was very reasonably priced. For two meals plus two add ons and two specialty drinks we spent $55 for everything. Very foodie type food. The service was fantastic! Very accommodating to all my parties needs and requests and was so helpful and polite!the ambience is what made us come here. We sat at rooftop seating and they turned the heaters on for us. Literally not one bad seat on the roof top. 10/10 would recommend highly! Black mountain is also a beautiful small mountain town worth visiting. read more

Open Oven - View from rooftop bar (picture doesn't do it justice) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Had such a fun time here! Met the owner at the park the day before, and he invited us to come out and see his place. It was such a treat! We were seated on the balcony at a table overlooking the front entrance. It had refreshing breezes, and a good view of the mountains. The avocado toast was plenty for one person, and the avocado was very fresh. The strawberry salad had delicious dressing with plenty of sunflower seeds and goat cheese, very yummy. read more

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This is a hidden GEM! Great service & food is reasonably priced! Atmosphere is what makes it a must stop at. Eggs cooked to perfection (not so much at a lot of other places I've been to. Eggs Beni are a go to!! The servers are SUPER nice & gave great information about the area! Bring your appetite & chill vibes read more

The food here is incredible!! We had the chicken and waffles which were incredible, the hints of cinnamon were perfect! The service was also great, very attentive, there was a bit of a wait for a table since it is a small space but very much worth the wait! My favorite was the sourdough with avocado. This was some of the best sourdough I've had in a long time! read more

Outdoor Dining Easily 5 stars... great coffee and the food is on point. Chicken and waffles (yes please) Ol Country (Yelp ) Make sure to say hello to Gabrielle (manager) really cool dude! read more

Open Oven - Outdoor dining. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the Asheville area. There is no designated parking here. There is street parking all around, there's a church parking lot open to the public across the street, and there are other lots around with a short walk. There is indoor and covered outdoor seating (dog friendly). The staff is incredible and I love coming here. My husband's favorite is the Chicken Waffle Benny and my favorite is the Hog Heaven Benedict. Clearly we are fans of benedicts. They used to have an alcoholic coffee concoction that was dreamy, but they don't offer it anymore (not sure if it will ever come back or not). They offer baked goods and some merchandise inside. Definitely stop by on your way through Black Mountain. read more

I've been here countless times and it never fails. Everything is delish and everyone that work here are lovely. My vegan BLT was 10/10. They also have outdoor seating and you can bring your pups which is cute read more

Open Oven - BLT made vegan with Tempeh and Vegenaise on gluten-free bread with a side of fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

The food was simply amazing! The food was hot and arrived at the table quickly. Clean and adorable ! The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. The staff was friendly, professional and courteous. read more

Open Oven - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Long wait for a table on a Saturday morning but quite worth it. Excellent local breakfast meats and cheese. Good bakery selection but we went for the eggs: Hog Bene for HH & Make Your Own Omelet for me. One slight suggestion: wish there had been more tomatoes & bacon in my omelette. Nevertheless great service and lovely staff. read more

Open Oven - Pimiento Cheese Grits for both of us plus Tomato, Bacon, Goat Cheese Omelet and Hog Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Food was delicious, cozy place, the issue I had is that you have to get up for coffee refills and because the place is so small the person sitting next to me had to also get up so I could move around without bumping into the next table, but everything else was good. I ordered the standard breakfast platter and it was delicious, we also had the biscuits and gravy, the other couple with us also said their food was sensational. We will return next time we came to Black Mountain. read more

Fantastic food, great coffee. Has nice patio seating. I ate there twice while we were in Black Mountain, and both times, the food was awesome. I had the avocado toast, and the Black Mountain Benny. I asked them to extra-cook the poached eggs as I don't like (or trust) runny eggs, and they were great about it. read more

Cutest little cafe we happened upon with the nicest owner. They have outdoor seating and are pup friendly. Order inside and then pick a seat, they will bring the food to you. My husband ordered the avocado toast, which was simple but well executed. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, with the butter cheese at the suggestion of the nice person at the counter, and it was WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE BREAKFAST SANDWICH. I wish I would have taken the time to take photos, but I sadly did not. We also bought a salted cookie, a cheesecake brownie, and a pop tart to take home and tried each of them over the next few days - everything was delicious. The pop tart flavor was something wacky and it was so good. Please visit them and try their delicious food - and if you don't get the breakfast sandwich, you have missed out. read more

Delicious everything and coffee is perfect! The food is high quality and vegetarian options! We come here every time we are in town. Go eat there! read more

It was great to start the day with a fresh and great meal. You can tell this place has its niche and know what they're doing. They control the kitchen and the crowd very well. read more

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Excellent food, great personalized service. We ate outside in a covered area. I recommend the mushroom sausage.

Had brunch here this morning. First, I'd like to say ALL of the servers were wonderful. However, Mark went above and beyond! I had my pup with me and it's a counter service restaurant/bakery. Mark took my order table side which helped me out tremendously. Food, ambience and service were impeccable. I'll be back, and would highly recommend a stop here. read more