Trivia: Shipping to Alaska can be an expensive thing. Short Sleeves talks on their website of…read moreshipping everywhere. But do they ship to Alaska and is shipping free? I'm going to go ahead and answer that: yes and YES. WHICH MEANS, there is a lot to love about Short Sleeves. The pastries are super tasty and worth the wait. The ambiance is comfy and tailored to everyone: workers, chillers, children. And the coffee. Beyond my expectations. They blend flavor, attention to detail, and glam. And they ship to Alaska. - - Lots of natural light. A great place to work, chat with friends. Be prepared for a line. Worth the wait.

We stopped by today for the first time and we got a dark chocolate mocha. We really enjoyed it. It…read morewas very relaxing inside with very friendly baristas. The coffee had a pleasant earthy flavor with a nice texture. We will plan to go again.

Great coffee and tea options. The food and pastries are second to none! Incredible. Anna who…read moreworks here was so nice and helpful. She went the extra mile! This is a great place to hang out, meet, or just relax and read. My whole family loves this place.

We stopped for breakfast on our way home from Asheville. The coffee was good. The breakfast…read moresandwiches on croissants, pressed and heated, were great. The pecan praline scone was amazing. I don't remember the name of our server, but she was attentive and so pleasant. It is definitely worth a trip to Moments.

Fantastic coffee roastery! Stopped in to take some home for the holidays. Wished they were…read moreeverywhere. If you are visiting, make it a stop. The staff were very helpful in describing the flavors they have and to cater that to your preferences.

Another day, another opportunity to get coffee. With a chill in the air, we headed to dynamite. I…read moreordered a large hot hazelnut latte. It was a comfortable place to drink & to visit. My drink was ready in no time, & I appreciated that it was full to the top. The coffee was rich & pleasant. The flavoring however was weak & not discernible. I think if the flavoring were more pronounced, this place would be excellent.

Dripolator Coffeehouse was exactly the kind of Sunday morning stop we needed as we rolled east out…read moreof Asheville. Yelp pointed us here and as usual, the algorithm absolutely nailed it. We arrived at around 7:15 am and were greeted by two regulars hanging out front with their dogs, which meant that Mrs. K. got her morning dog fix before we even made it inside. That set a great tone for a good day. The welcome inside was warm in the small town way that feels genuine instead of forced, just easy smiles and a quick hello as I ordered. It was rather quiet when we arrived but the folks seemed to start pouring in as we sipped our coffees. My cortado was excellent even if it was in a paper cup. Mrs. K. was happy with her latte which is the proper test. We lingered a bit, enjoying the quiet and watching Black Mountain wake up around us before getting back on the road. A great little stop just off I-40 and a perfect start for the day. Five stars! [Review 540 of 2026 - 4635 in North Carolina - 25722 overall]

I have to confess that the name Dripolator didn't sound like a place with a hip coffee house vibe…read more I was very wrong. What a terrific find in Black Mountain. First off, atmosphere. Cool, welcoming with a splash of funky. Loved it. Staff. Incredibly friendly and helpful. My wife likes a real matcha green tea latte and what she got was perfect. Made to the sweetness level she likes (not too much) and the barista delivered it while making sure it was to my wife's liking. Very attentive. Coffee. I am a latte guy, no sweetener just good ol fashioned milk. What I got was robust yet incredibly smooth. A great cup of coffee. We did not try their baked goods. That will be next time, because when we find ourselves in the area again, Dripolator will be a must.

A little bit delayed review but I stopped in Nov 5 close to 3pm on my way back to charlotte from a…read morevolunteer event in Asheville. I knew I had to stop in for the sourdough and try some more goodies. I got so lucky because there was only one loaf of sourdough left and as I was leaving another couple came in asking if they had any left. I knew I should have preordered a couple loaves but it was a busy week and I never remembered at the right time. I also picked up a couple loaves of ciabatta, olive focaccia , chocolate cherry shortbread , a ginger cookie and a chocolate peanut butter sandwich cookies from the cooler. Every single item was amazing. It was a tie between the chocolate PB cookie and the shortbread on which was my favorite. Both were amazing. I can't wait to try their bagels! The girl who waited on me was super nice and helpful. I wish we had a bakery like this in the Charlotte area but I will gladly make a day trip on the weekend to drive to Swannanoa for Ovenbird and stop at my other favorite restaurants/shops.

Beautiful bakery! Everything looked delicious but we settled on to-go coffees, seeded sourdough…read moreand an oatmeal cookie. All were fabulous. The chocolate dipped macaroons looked amazing for next time. Friendly efficient service.

We're in Black Mountain about once a year for a conference, and I've always enjoyed the coffee…read morescene. This year, a friend recommended this shop to try out. As a coffee enthusiast, I admit to sometimes being what my wife would call a "coffee snob" from time to time. I'm happy to report that Recess passes every test I have for coffee. The vibe was perfect, with a classic wooden-style to the seating, and even a really great retro/minimalist playground outside for our kids. The Rwandan pour over I had a couple days ago was full-bodied and delicious, with deep red fruit notes. It was made with care using a Kalita wave flat-bottom dripper, and it was clear that the brewer knew what he was doing. It was so good that I picked up a bag of beans they had for sale (from Sweet Bloom roasters), which has been giving me great pour-overs at the house. We also had a butter croissant, which was absolutely delightful. I returned today to try their milk-drink offerings. I had a masala caramel cappuccino to-go, and let me just tell you--these people know what's up. It was a seasonal offering, and it showed a deep understanding of the marriage of sweetness with flavorful coffee offerings. I love it when I stumble up on a truly wonderful shop for coffee enthusiasts, and Recess has my full stamp of approval. I will be back every chance I get.

I happened to be in town so of course I looked up coffee shops in the area. Recess has a…read morebeautifully curated website and Instagram account. I ordered the masala caramel latte. It was a bit too sweet so I also ordered an iced coffee and mixed the two. The staff was nice. I also ordered the ham and cheese croissant and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend trying it.

Oh, my. Life. Changing!! We drove around downtown BM…read morethinking we'd eat at one of those rustic touristy places. Bad idea. Long lines!! We drove around a bit, then decided to head up Hwy 70 to Asheville and settle for a chain place. We almost passed this place up but decided to take a look. It's located in a nondescript strip block of businesses. But once you get inside... Charming decor, awesome service and those biscuits. The size of softballs!! And the grits. To die for!! We will be back!!

Wow! This place has the best breakfast! Oh my goodness. I…read morehad the eggs Benedict. So good. The biscuits are delicious and light and flakey. They also have gluten free!

I really love the Tennessee Twister wrap and the waffle fries. I love the paper cups for ketchup!…read moreThe ice cream is really delicious! The key lime pie flavor is great - I think it's even better than an actual key lime pie. I've only been visiting Montreat for a few years, so I never experienced the "previous" versions of "The Huck." I love the views and the seating options in the current cafe. The service can be slightly delayed at the lunchtime rush, but they are very good at keeping up with the rush. And our food was always very fresh.

Stopped in for a hot coffee. Enjoyed a hot mocha. The staff is welcoming and very friendly! I asked…read moreabout the beans they use because the coffee was perfect, not a bit of bitterness! I inquired about buying and they told me where in town to go. The coffee is Dynamite and local. The coffee used for my mocha was the "espresso".

Four Sisters is just awesome.Amazing staff,they're very good with serving people quickly and are…read morealways very kind.The restaurant is AMAZINGLY VIBEY and a super cozy small place to sit down and enjoy some amazing fresh food.The food was amazing!!!!!!I loved Four Sisters!! Ps. The dog did too!!

I have not been to the home location for Four sisters, but I have tried some of the croissants and…read moretheir variations a few times around the Asheville area. While some of their pastries look decent, there is something about their Viennoiserie (laminated dough) products that they just seem to not understand. Every one of their croissants I've tried were underproved, which causes an undesirable internal texture that is dense and not open and light like croissants are supposed to be. They are also very "bread like", which shows that they are losing control of the temperature of the dough and butter during the lamination process. This causes the butter to melt into the dough, rather than keeping the intended layers. This is what causes the crumb of the croissant to be more bread like, rather than the light honeycomb structure you find in a well-crafted croissant. Their other products, assorted buns, cinnamon rolls, etc., look decent, but I haven't tried much of those as they aren't really what I enjoy. I hope at some point they can dial in their understanding of the laminated dough process as it would only elevate and improve what they offer. However, they seem to be busy, so they may be fine with delivering a lower quality product in that department. I also understand that my perspective may be different than the average customer as I'm a professional pastry chef and consultant. I'm not sharing this review to be negative, but to give an honest opinion that may spark this establishment to look deeper into their process and find ways to offer even more to their customers.

The service and vibes are great, but unfortunately the food did not live up to said qualities…read more It's a good time regardless, seating is pretty and grabbing your own cup feels like you're making yourself at home. The quality of the food was poor - lacked flavor and texture.

Adorable little cottage that has both indoor and outdoor seating. We loved the ambiance; there were…read moretons of rustic and farmhouse decorations. You order at the counter and they have a display of baked goods. There's alcoholic drinks as well as a whole menu of espresso/coffee. Their food was so good that I devoured everything and wasted no time taking a photo for Yelp (oops!). I got the Chokes on Eggs which I 10/10 recommend! The fried artichoke was unique and everything was so savory. My friends got Benedicts and everyone's plates were emptied.