I stopped at this cute little spot for a latte and a pastry. The service was friendly, and they had…read morea nice selection of pastries to choose from. I went with the pastelito with guava and cream cheese, and it was very good. The pastry was flaky, and the guava and cream cheese filling was a great combination. There are only four small tables inside, but I was able to grab one and enjoy the coffee and pastry without feeling rushed. The only downside was the parking, which was a bit of a hassle. Other than that, this was a very nice stop.

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.

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".

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

I'd heard so many great things about Butter Punk, and knowing how much I love butter and biscuits,…read moreI had to check it out and glad that I did!! This small café tucked into the River Arts District blends right into the neighborhood spot serving some seriously delicious buttermilk biscuits. The interior is warm and inviting, with a separate coffee bar and pickup counter where you can watch fresh biscuits being made. I was pleasantly surprised to see Hong Kong milk tea on the menu! It's not something you'd expect to find at a Southern biscuit shop, and it's a fun nod to Asian flavors that pairs surprisingly well with all that buttery goodness. I chose to sit by window on stool counter so I can people watch locals walking the street! :)) I recommend planning your next visit to support this place! Oh and service is great!!

Excellent breakfast sandwich with a beautifully soufflé egg and candied bacon. The scallion mayo…read morereally added a level of depth and took it to a new level. Of course the namesake biscuit was crispy and buttery and just delicious. The miso caramel latte was excellent as well and we all walked away very satisfied and happy!

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

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.

My husband and I made a stop at Hole donuts on a Thursday morning for a little sweet treat. Hole is…read morea quaint little shop located within a neighborhood. They do have a small side lot for parking. Order ahead online or at the register when you arrive. We loved the open kitchen concept. Get a front row seat to watch your donuts being made right in front of you. My husband and I got the glaze and cinnamon sugar donuts. Both flavors were excellent! We enjoyed our warm perfect donuts while sitting inside watching other orders being made. They do offer coffee and other beverages. We just helped ourselves to the water station. Staff were beyond friendly and they seemed to genuinely enjoy their job. Thank you Hole for a great morning show and sweet treat. We will be back.

Great fresh breads on a daily rotating special…read more They make their own coffee syrups and croissants and other pastries.

Stellar bakes goods and great coffee. That's gonna mean you're busy all the time and they are…read more Come early, relax over a walnut streudel and a Macha or cappuccino and realize how lucky you are to li e in Asheville...

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!

Stopped in for a hot chocolate on a freezing day. Had the Irish Cream cake (it was St. Patrick's…read moreday) and man was it good. Busy spot while we were there. Service was fast and friendly and it was a cozy place to get out of the cold.

I have never been anywhere and ordered chicken salad and been served dark meat. Yuck! If that's the…read moretype of chicken that's used, it should be noted. Not pleased and did not eat. Butternut squash soup was bland and thick. Cronuts were delicious though. Two stars for cronut and friendly staff.

Feeling homesick for the holidays, this displaced Texan was thrilled to find kolaches when we…read morestopped in after Christmas. They weren't quite what I grew up with, but they were satisfying, as were the donuts and croissants.