Rowan Coffee is a hidden gem in Asheville, and a café that quietly becomes an unexpected part of…read moreyour story. Nestled in the heart of the city, Rowan possesses a warm and understated charm. The soft lighting and calm atmosphere create a cozy ambiance that exudes thoughtfully curated design, while the gentle hum of conversation and espresso machines add a touch of life to the space. It's the kind of coffee shop where rainy afternoons feel like a cinematic scene from your favorite film. Recently, I met a date here, as Rowan seemed like the perfect setting for such a memorable beginning. After we greeted one another with an intimate kiss just outside the doors of Rowan Coffee, I observed a Duchenne smile flash across her beautiful face before we embarked on what became an emotionally recursive, psychologically layered Asheville odyssey, as we explored the Grove Arcade, Wall Street, Pack Square Park, and the South Slope. The coffee at Rowan is truly exceptional. Each cup is thoughtfully crafted, balanced, and served with care by passionate baristas. It can be rather challenging to find high quality cold brew these days, but the cold brew on offer her is some of the best I've found in Asheville. Whether you're enjoying a cappuccino, catching up with a friend, or studying/working near the back, Rowan provides the perfect atmosphere to unwind and savor the moment. My date ordered a mocha that morning, and based on the enthusiasm with which it disappeared, I'd be remiss not to mention it. The mochas are so good here that girls do circle back. And if you don't, you're missing out. What truly sets Rowan apart is its comfort. It's an intimate space without being overcrowded, stylish without being pretentious. It encourages conversation, reflection, and even accidental three-hour stays.

Yeah this place can take all my money. Really cute inside, pretty spacious as well!…read more Got a cappuccino and it is well done, rounded bold flavors and the perfect ratio. Also got a pastry (peach almond danish), which was good, I just wish there was an option to heat it up so the texture could shine. Can't wait to come back!

Rowan's roots are Scandinavian, and to spend time there is to be engulfed in the Norwegian concept…read moreof hygge ("HOO-gah") -- cozy, contented well-being. - Breakfast choices are inventive, showing outstanding quality and flavor; vegetarian options are plentiful and well-conceived. The coffee is some of the best Asheville has to offer. - Service feels effortless and sincere. Leave a little extra time -- you won't want to rush this experience.

I was only in Asheville a short time, but I ended up going to this place twice. The coffee was that…read moregood I did wish they had some gluten-free options for something to eat, but that's OK It was a hip little place with good music and the people 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 place is so cute! Truly such a vibe…read more I saw that people enjoyed the matcha latte so I got one. Unfortunately, a huge miss. The ratio of milk to matcha was incredibly off and ended up just tasting like milk. I would still love to come back and see if the coffee is good but for me the matcha was a miss

This is a cute, quaint, breakfast spot! They had a lot of pastries but unfortunately since we came…read moreclose to closing they didn't have many pastries left but I did get a cute little heart shaped shortbread cookie that tasted amazingly buttery and tender! I wanted a latte but they didn't have almond milk. What coffee bar doesn't have almond milk??!?? I digress... There is a breakfast spot adjacent to the bakery but it had a 1.5 - 2 hr wait time. Oh and there is also a cute little garden out back that has a lot of seating! Most importantly the cashier was super friendly!

The pastries we tried were absolutely delicious! The sausage pinwheel was wonderful, as was the…read morespanakopita quiche. The vibes inside are eclectic and cozy, I love the little outdoor-adjacent patio. Service was disappointing, our pastries took a loooong time to come out, I think the person at the counter forgot about them but even when I reminded them they proceeded to take 3 more parties' orders before getting to mine. We waited longer than we would've expected for a small bite. But the vibe and food are still worth a visit

One of my favorite locally owned coffee shops. The staff are always smiling friendly, coffee and…read morefood is always fresh and delicious, and pastries are out of this world. There is plenty of seating inside to read a book, work on a laptop, or catch up with friends. The decor is unique and adds a special touch to the cafe. You'll have to ride in yourself! My go to is the iced matcha with vanilla and avocado toast.

We stayed in Marshall for the first time this past weekend and decided to stop by On Your Bike for…read morecoffee. We are so glad we did! We ended up having lunch as well (Fat Tire Paninis) and it was delicious. My husband had a light roast Americano and I had an iced chai latte which were also both wonderful. The staff is amazing and so sweet. We had our dogs with us and they were so loved and spoiled. Rowan and Maddie (sorry if I misspelled) were so nice and welcoming. We loved it so much we went back on our way out of town the next day. We will definitely be back to Marshall soon and to On Your Bike! :) Thanks y'all!

Goodness gracious. This place is so good. Just go, now. :)…read more The beignets by themselves are really, really good. If you want to have more fun, get one of the breakfast sandwiches. It is two beignets with the breakfast sandwich in between. Wow. Just so good. Super friendly staff and great service. Cool seating areas outside of the shop. I loved this place.

I've been desperately craving beignets for quite some time now and was so excited to find this NOLA…read morebased coffee shop in Asheville. The navigation kind of got us a bit lost since but we eventually made our way to it. It's a small coffeehouse with limited staff. When we arrived they had to go get more dough so there was a bit of a delay. We got both got to iced lattes and two variations of beignets. The skinny finger sized ones and the classic squared. I loved that they served in traditionally in a brown paper bag and you kind of shake them up to get all the delicious powdered sugar on them. It was my friends first time trying them so I walked her through it because it can get messy quick lol while it did take a bit long for us to get our order, the two staff members were working hard to get us taken care of and at least give us the coffees first. Both lattes were great and we sat in a cozy corner to enjoy everything.

WOW!!!! This is the real deal right here! Expect a wait at the opening time, that is how delicious…read moreand amazing this place is! A must visit/staple when visiting Asheville, NC! I was grateful to be able to get a seat at the bar, with a less than 10 minute wait. It is honestly worth it! The staff was warm and welcoming, even with tending to loads of customers (this is a true skill and art). The ambiance is upbeat and lively! Imagine a roadside breakfast parlor. I sat at the bar and it was good vibes! The hostess used to live in my hometown (who woulda thunk it) & I met the coolest guy from Boston, who has a golden doodle named Nugget back home. Good vibes all the way, which added to a special experience. He was flying back home after his meal. Now, onto the food (the part you all have been patiently waiting for). I ordered a hibiscus tea as my beverage (warm and refreshing). I also ordered the carrot cake hotcakes, a side of bacon, and a side of home fries. The carrot hotcakes were luscious! They came with hazelnut butter, and amazing syrup!!! These hotcakes were savory and filling! The bacon had an essence of hickory! A perfect medley between crispy and tender! The home fries were seasoned nicely and I doused them with ketchup and hot sauce! This was an iconic and memorable restaurant experience for me! This is coming from someone who has dined in restaurants around the world! Cheers!

This breakfast spot is a must go when in Asheville. There will most likely be a wait the later you…read morego in the morning, but it's so worth it. We went in early April and were seated inside. They have a great drink menu with dairy free options! I enjoyed a vanilla latte with oat milk and my friend liked her cappuccino. It's a pretty big menu with huge portions. It has a local breakfast joint diner vibe that is super cozy. It can get packed, but not in a bad way. My best friend got the breakfast burrito, she loved it and had leftovers because it was huge. I got the our favorite breakfast sandwich and also loved my pick. The side potatoes were really yummy too. I highly recommend this iconic brunch spot.

My husband and I stayed at this gem for our 17th anniversary. We arrived at 8pm and the owner,…read moreWilly, greeted us. He gave us a tour of the inn and offered us an upgrade. We booked the Fitzgerald, but after seeing the amazing bathroom in the Zelda, we switched. The Zelda is the only room on the top floor, so the privacy is nice. The tub and steam shower were amazing. They had a vase with flowers and a handwritten card for our anniversary. Willy and Shawnie are the most hospitable hosts and truly want you to enjoy your stay. We enjoyed latte macchiatos from their fancy coffee machines and a variety of delicious cookies that Shawnie bakes daily. We loved the Saturday evening bluegrass from 6-7. Breakfast each morning was delicious. We have stayed at a handful of B&Bs, and this was the friendliest and most comfortable one so far. We will be returning.

If I could leave 10+ stars I would. My son got married last weekend and (because of Covid) the…read moreentire wedding party stayed here. 15 of us. We were "the only ones at the Inn". Willy and Shawnie love what they do and it certainly shows. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and right at home. Willy took us on a tour of each room. Every room has the most fabulous bathroom. Roman tub, steam showers, whirlpool tubs. Impeccably kept ! The Inn is spotless. We stayed for 3 nights and we didn't want to leave !! The breakfasts that we were served were some of the best food we have ever eaten. Each meal had a fruit bowl that was an ever changing color each day. Main course was protein rich and of course there was a sweet ending. The poached egg creation that we had on the last morning was easily the BEST egg dish I have ever had (and we do a lot of traveling). I cannot leave out their Cadillac of all coffee machines. Expresso, cappuccino, latte.........all at the press of a button. Unlimited homemade cookies are always available as well as soft drinks and bottled water. Bluegrass on the lawn on Sat evening. Their spacious front porch is quite a retreat. Everyone enjoyed the weekend. We cannot thank Willy and Shawnee enough. God Bless you both. Keep doing what you love.

Came here for a quick bite and it was delicious! We ordered the potato skins and the boneless…read morewings. I had a hot toddy with Makers Mark which was absolutely what I needed! Service is professional and friendly and the ambiance was relaxed and casual. Definitely will be back!

A quick stop for lunch and it was very good however we didn't think the bartender was very…read morefriendly. And her behalf I look like she was the only one serving food and drinks so I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.... super cute place as well as outdoor seating.