I was driving through town and thought I would stop by based on their IG account. I love and…read morethoroughly enjoy a perfectly steamed drink with matching latte art. Unfortunately, it seems my drink was handed off from the OG to the newbie. The milk was good, but the art was off. And yes, I am that picky. That's why a picture of the drink is not included on this review. The service was great. Both guys were nice.

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

This was such an incredibly divine experience this was!…read more The biscuit came with butter, as well as a strawberry jam. My husband ordered a sandwich that was equally delicious. Service was okay, parking was down the street and not a bad walk, but honestly the reason they get five stars even if those things weren't great is because of these potatoes and aioli. MY GOODNESS. Truly an experience you'll need to go have for yourself.

Food was amazing. Their gravy was extremely delicious. They also had a large bar of jams that was…read moregreat as well. Well priced for as much food as you got because the biscuits were huge. Service was good, it was mostly self service but the food came quickly!

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.

FIRST OF ALL.. The greeting - no good morning - no welcome- just a surly man telling us that…read moretables were communal - whatever. So rude! SECOND OF ALL... Without a doubt the LOUDEST restaurant I have ever eaten in in my entire life. Add the noise of the diners to the background thump of unnecessary music - horrific! Mostly uncomfortable seating where it is definitely quieter outside, but not all under cover and a wooden splintery picnic table. NOPE! THIRD OF ALL : Lovely, smiling and efficient waitstaff, but did not make up for Mr. Rude at the door. FOURTH - food is very tasty and pretty overpriced. DONE

I love love love this place. The quality of their pastries is incredibly high and the cardamom bun…read moreis a MUST get! My only grievance is that the price point is pretty high - like California price high. Will that stop me from getting it though? Absolutely not! The shop itself is very cute and cozy but seating inside is limited. There's a nice outdoor area that is shared by a few other stores.

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.

When in Asheville go to the Rhu that is for sure. We came here for the first time and hopefully…read morenot the last. We got a blackberry cream pastry and an iced Chai (it was hot that day). The service is great and the pastry and the chai were absolutely delicious. Go here for sure.

Bakery hopping today while we were in Asheville, and I had to stop by this place after seeing it on…read moreYouTube a while back. By the time we got there they were mostly sold out, but luckily the very last blackberry cream pastry was sitting there calling my name! My husband grabbed an iced chai too. OMG...I seriously can't stop thinking about that pastry. It was incredible. The best part was that it wasn't overly sweet, it was perfectly balanced and just so, so good. I'd make the trip back just for another one.

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!

Always enjoy browsing bookstores, and seeing another independent bookstore, I had to make a quick…read morevisit. Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe is at the heart of downtown Asheville and blends well with other local businesses. The bookstore has its charm. The bookstore carries many tending and new releases of books. I'm intrigued that the bookstore hosts weekly events and some quirky magnetic and trinkets.

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.

Quaint shop. I really enjoyed my iced matcha. The staff was friendly and there were many options to…read morechoose from. Next time I'll have to make sure to grab a fresh bouquet.

Definitely has gorgeous flowers available! I ordered the honey and vanilla latte with Oatmilk and…read moreit was just okay and the staff were nice enough. Limited seating and not super comfortable atmosphere.

We love this place. It's clean, safe and fun for the cats. We just adopted a terrific cat and had…read morea great experience. If you want to get a socialized cat, this is the place to adopt!

I really enjoyed my time with cats here! I got some churros to feed them before entering and it…read morehelped bring some cats on my lap. They also gave us some extra minutes. I would definitely come here again and have my time with cats. ‍

Took a trip to Asheville for the holiday and stumbled upon this game board cafe while walking. Love…read moreLOVE the concept of this! Perfect way to spend any afternoon or evening. An abundance of games at your disposal. The hardest part is picking which game to play. Well Played is perfect for adults and kids. Food and desserts are simple enough for kids to enjoy and nice selection of beer for adults. Would definitely return again with the family or impromptu date night.

I wish we had a place like this in our town! I'd love to go back and try more games. The game…read moreselection was massive and the process was simple enough. Really great to be able to search games, and that 2-player games had their own place. We didn't get any food, but liked that it was offered. My only complaint is that they had everyone crammed into one side instead of spreading us out, which would have been nice for volume and comfort. Would go again!