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!

Stopped for Strawberry Matcha Latte based on their menu I found online only to find out they no…read morelonger serve that drink. It was disappointing to find out while I was ordering AND reading their menu at the register that said they do have it. Apparently, I happened to pick up the one menu they forgot to update. Server was a bit unfriendly when I asked for it. I went to Chai Milk Tea instead - It was delicious, so I wasn't annoyed any more. The ambiance is immaculate. Well decorated and beautiful - Even the bathroom was gorgeous. The entire place smelled wonderful. It's a perfectly cute spot to spend lazy afternoons sipping on delish drinks. I personally felt the drinks were pricey for what I got, but it was good experience overall.

This is one of our top favorite places to visit when we come to Asheville. The vibes are…read moreimmaculate, the pastries, delightful, and the chai lattes are the best we've ever had. Getting to add thc to our drinks is the icing on the cake. The service is also always great and we always feel welcome.

I've always loved this Dobra Tea. It's a nice oasis in the middle of downtown Asheville. After…read morewandering or shopping in the area, it's fun to get a refreshing tea. It's a great spot to read a book at or come to with a friend. The people who work here are really social and kind. My best friend and I were in town and wanting a little afternoon treat. I'm blanking on the name, but I really enjoyed their new watermelon coconut iced tea. My best friend got a butterfly pea iced tea. There is plenty of seating available. If you want more natural lighting you can sit at the front with chair and tables. If you want something more moody and intimate in the back they have lower tables and pillows for a more traditional tea experience. I highly recommend checking this spot out.

A truly chill hang - knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the menu if you're not familiar…read morewith the types of tea. Had a green tea, coconut milk, mango bubble tea and it was great. Mochi Daifuku (red bean) was also really good. Iced Taro Latte was not great, though. Coming into the excellent air conditioning, dimly lit, Middle Eastern style sitting cushions vibe on a hot day feels incredible.

I really wanted to love this cute little cafe right off the highway. Convenient location, nice…read moreoutdoor seating, kids toys, good cappuccino. But the vibe was not for me. The photographs of bondage and words like "slut" are not what I want to look at with my child when I am sipping a coffee. Staff were complaining about pay and customers while I sat and sipped. Also not great. I've worked service industry jobs, we all have complaints, but maybe don't yell about it over the espresso machine to another co-worker who is sitting on the couch. Unprofessional, uncomfortable. Those are words I would use to describe this place. Would've been cool to see books there that were not fantasy. Seems like a pretty exclusive place, catering to people who like anime, bondage, and talking crap. Pretty unfortunate because the place is cute. Won't be returning.

This place was in the midst of a rebrand, but I was surprised it survived the recent flooding at…read moreall given its proximity to the river. The place looked to be in decent shape, though like much of the region they had water quality concerns that limited what they could do. Upon asking, I discerned that despite the rebrand, they were still offering boba tea in addition to coffee. The tulsi-flavored tea I got was not overly sweet, but the generous popping boba made for enough of a sugar rush. They had a few baked goods. I suspect that operations will improve as the city rebuilds.

Absolutely love the Bahn Mi. This is the perfect quick lunch for a day strolling downtown!!!read more

This is clearly a family owned business but my experience was subpar. The young lady who took my…read moreorder was friendly and efficient but the restaurant was not inviting for me to stay. A TV show was blasting at top volume in the kitchen area and it was not enjoyable for me to sit and enjoy my lunch. I felt pressured to take my meal to go and was ultimately disappointed by the small portion size and the rickety unlevel table out front. I am obsessed with poke bowls and I live locally but I won't make a point to go back unfortunately.

Lovely addition to the Nerd Dungeon space! Great place to meet with friends, look at cool…read moremovie/classic video game merch. Also cozy enough to hang out and get some work done. The coffee is also good.

From the owner: Enter into the Nerd Dungeon to find the Elder Dragon. We're in west Asheville next to Leicester. We…read moreserve (really good) specialty coffee, tea, espresso drinks, frappes, boba, snacks, popcorn, vegan pastries and baked goods. If we're not a cute, friendly, relaxing, cozy little coffee spot, let us know how we can top it off. Don't forget, all our board games are free to play. And there's always free weekly events. If you're searching coffee near me, come check us out.

What an amazing place! The atmosphere is calm for solo people wanting to hang out with a book or…read morejournal but social enough for people who want to meet with a group. They have options for those who want to sit at a table and for those who want to sit on the floor. The tea selections are far and wide! The menu is huge! At first I was overwhelmed with the options, but the lady at the counter was nice and helpful with recommendations. We were bummed to have missed out on the lunch since the kitchen closes at 3pm, but that made us even more eager to come back at another time. Both dessert options we chose - the S'mores Tart and Black Sesame Ginger Cake - were delicious! I chose the masala tea with rooibos with oat milk and honey. I loved the way it was served, and even though I usually drink my tea straight, it was fun to experiment with the milk and honey. I will definitely be coming back many more times and check out their other locations too!

I was in Asheville and wanted to pick up some tea from Asheville Tea Company. Sadly, the store is…read morestill closed after the hurricane. I searched on their website and saw Dobra Tea in west Asheville was open and sells their tea! I walked over and have been here for 45 minutes enjoying my chai! I honestly thought I would just get it to go but it's a lovely atmosphere! A couple next to me is clearly on a first date and I'm eavesdropping and it sounds like it's going really well! I got 2 boxes of the Asheville tea company tea and an iced chai latte. So grateful to be able to support west Asheville during this time of rebuilding.

Visting beautiful Asheville but craving asian food: big mistake! I stumbled on this Thai place…read morethinking: how could it hurt to get a little fix? Here we go. Drunken noodle is a standard for Thai, and it is very easy to cook. They failed this standard dish and instead I got some kind of saucy-tangy drunken noodle - I believe it was made from a ready-made powder since it tasted chalky somehow. Positives: the meat, noodle, and basil were fresh. The server was attentive and the place was clean - not enough to save the day. I speculate this place is like most second rate ethnic places: Chinese made sushi, Mexican made italian, Laotian made Thai. It somehow does not work.

We ordered from Thai Kitchen (via DoorDash) while staying in Asheville last weekend and were very…read moreimpressed! We ordered the Panang Curry with Chicken, Drunken Noodles, Sweet Sticky Mango Rice, Bangkok Fresh Rolls, and the Chicken Horapa to share. All of these dishes were so fresh, flavorful, and delicious! The Panang Curry is a go-to for my husband and I, and it was perfectly spicy and didn't disappoint. We got it with chicken. We were going to order the Pad Thai but the Drunken Noodles got better reviews so went with them and they were amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the sweet sticky mango rice, so delicious and not too sweet! Lastly, the Fresh Rolls; these were so fresh & the sauce served with them was amazing. My dad got the Horapa and enjoyed it, but I didn't try it. I highly recommend this spot and would surely order again when back in Asheville!