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.

Mattie is the best baker in Asheville, hands down. The pastries are incredible, far better than any…read moreI've ever had before.

There are a lot of businesses along Merrimon in this area and the Mattie Lou sign is a bit hard to…read moresee. It is a dark gray and does not really stand out. The easiest way to find it is to look for the Walgreens sign directly across from the bakery. The entrance to the paved lot is a little steep and the lot a bit cramped. Parking spaces are marked, with one row parallel to the road and another row behind that in the rear of the lot. There are plenty of spaces although I did not specifically notice any marked for handicapped. Walking in, the display counter is straight ahead. We were greeted as we entered. There is a small seating area on the right facing the road but the building is far enough back there is little road noise. We were able to decide on our selections as the customer in front was finishing her order. The person working the counter was very pleasant and helpful, able to provide additional descriptions of all the different options available. We decided on a couple croissants and the savory Danish. The croissants feature many layers of dough, making them all light and flakey. The crisp crunch gives way to a satisfying texture as the croissant almost melts in your mouth. The savory Danish had cream cheese and scallions. This also was outstanding. The pastry was baked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. This is a definite "must stop".

ButterPunk was one of the highlights of our trip to Asheville, and I'd go back in a heartbeat…read more If you're wondering what to order, let me make it easy: get the biscuit. It's everything people say it is. The biscuits are fresh, buttery, and absolutely delicious, but the real surprise was the homemade jam. Oh. My. Goodness. The jam deserves its own standing ovation. We even saved what we had left and used it later on a campfire breakfast during our road trip. The biscuit we made at camp wasn't quite the same, but that jam still stole the show. Their homemade butter was another standout, and the coffee menu had plenty of great options. Everything we tried was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely worth it. The café itself is adorable, and the whole experience made us wish we had found it sooner. If they don't already sell that jam by the jar, they absolutely should. I'd buy it without hesitation. If you're in Asheville, do yourself a favor and stop by ButterPunk. Get the biscuit. Get the butter. And whatever you do... don't leave without trying the jam. Highly, highly recommend!

With so many excellent reviews, this has been on our bucket list for Asheville for a long time!…read moreUnfortunately, Butter Punk missed the mark. The line moved pretty quickly and was wrapped out the door, I'd say we only waited for about 15 minutes before ordering and then another 15 after that for the food and two coffees. Service was bubbly and friendly, and the atmosphere is so cool. The food was okay, but less than what I'd consider "good" and on the more expensive side. Our coffee was quite bitter. I did appreciate the thick cut bacon!

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

Had an hour wait for breakfast so we stopped in here for coffee while we wait. Super busy and…read moreparking is a nightmare. There is a pay lot across the street. Grabbed a salted caramel latte. Yummy on a cold day. Sweet and savory pastries looked good but we were heading to breakfast so not today.

they need a larger parking lot. when we pulled up luckily we got a spot but there was like 5…read morespaces. ps usually thats a good sign

These were easily some of the best doughnuts I've ever had. If I close my eyes, I can still…read moreremember how good they tasted! We stopped here before visiting the Biltmore, and while parking was a bit of a challenge, it was absolutely worth it. We ended up parking on the street up the hill near some residential homes, but don't let that deter you. One of the coolest parts was being able to watch the doughnuts being made right in front of us. There was a line when we arrived, and we waited about 15 minutes to order and another 10 minutes or so for our doughnuts. Even with the wait, I'd do it all over again. The doughnuts were incredibly fresh, warm, light, and fluffy. Every flavor we tried was delicious, but the vanilla glazed and the toasted almond sesame cinnamon were my favorite. If you're in Asheville, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

The pastries are very good and the chocolate croissants are above-average. My biggest issue with…read moreOwl is that, since I have been going here for the past two years, the prices keep going up, up, up, and the size of the pastries keep getting smaller and smaller. I had to draw the line when I went in to get (4) chocolate croissants (which were noticeably smaller than the prior visit) and it was close to $40 total plus tip. I know everything is expensive in our current economy, but I feel that's an outrageous price for 4 small Croissants. I know tourists and locals will just stomach that price and move on, but, for me, it's just way too much and I had to stop going.

We came to Asheville with the intent of coming to Owl Bakery. They have some interesting pastries…read moreand breads. I got a cardomon bun very nice but not strong on cardomon but still very flavorful. We also got a great sourdough loaf.

This place is just the coolest. We come for breakfast whenever we're in the area visiting our…read morefriend. This bakery is located in downtown Weaverville. There is street parking nearby, and this place is always hopping. This place makes me think of a southerner's take on a French bakery. Absolutely gorgeous on the inside with decadent sweets to choose from, while also featuring classics like a Swiss roll or a cream puff. They also offer breakfast/brunch/lunch, as well as made to order cakes. (Their coconut cake is award-winning). We came in recently and got a BLT, chicken salad on croissant (with watermelon salad), quiche, cream puff, lemon Swiss roll, and lattes. The sandwiches were all delicious and this was my first time trying watermelon salad - fresh and perfect to accompany the sandwiches. Their quiches are large and filling - perfect on their own for breakfast. For lattes, we got a vanilla latte, and then their July 4th special, which had strawberry and white chocolate in it - the July 4th specialty latte was decadent - if you like sweet, you should give it a try. All in all, I think we paid $50ish for our meal. This spot is a must if you're in the area!

Definitely recommend stopping into the Well-Bred Bakery if you're in the area. They have lots of…read morefresh pastries, cakes, truffles, pies, croissants and much more. For a light lunch I ordered a side of chicken salad (was light and not dripping in mayo) so fresh; I also ordered a croissant warmed up and a delicious chocolate truffle for dessert. I wished it took more pics to share but the shop is well kept, quaint and service was quick, efficient and served with smile. Looking forward to visiting again when in town!

What a bummer of an experience. All was going well at first. I was sitting at a table by the…read morekitchen and that the cook seemed to be plating up some food. I noticed he was wearing an N-95 mask which seemed a bit odd, but whatever. All of a sudden I heard the nastiest, wettest cough. He did not cover his mouth. He immediately lifted up the plate of food he had been leaning over when he coughed, and placed it in the window. The barista (tall, brown hair, femme, cool glasses) picked it up and carried it over to me. I said "hey I'm not trying to be rude, but I heard the cook cough when he was plating my food and he sounds pretty sick. Could you ask him if he is sick?" They looked pretty annoyed with me and returned a moment later saying the cook would not answer the question. I asked for a refund bc I didn't feel comfortable eating the food. They should have apologized, but instead they treated me like I was an annoyance. What a silly way to lose a customer--I am a local and would have been back had they not treated me that way.

I was looking for a thrift shop that was pinned here, so I popped in to ask if they could point me…read morein the right direction. Plot twist it doesn't exist lol, but I'm happy I came in because I got to try something new! I had never seen a croissant cube so of course I had to get one. It was deeelicious! I'm not a big pastry person and I'm new to matcha, however, this was a 10/10. I highly recommend :)