Must get cardamom buns! There's no way to explain it besides saying it's a combination of a…read morecinnamon roll, croissant, and thick bread all covered in a mildly sweet, cardamom sauce. The texture is unbelievable, and the flavor is slightly subtle but noticeable. The sweetness is just enough for you to understand that it's a sweet pastry.

SF sourdough lovin' tourist here: it's all about the porridge bread for me. Deeply flavorful,…read moreperfectly textured, and somehow both hearty and tender at the same time. The porridge gives the crumb a weightiness and richness, while the crust has just enough structure to remind you that this is serious bread made by people who know exactly what they are doing. This is bread that does not need butter to prove a point, though it welcomes it. Toasted or not, it holds its own. Each slice feels nourishing without being dense, comforting without being boring. OWL Bakery is a reason why I could see myself living happily in Asheville. The porridge bread alone is reason enough to go out of your way, and once you have had it, you will measure other bread against it, usually unfavorably

Stopped here on the way from the airport to Lake Junaluska - what a find! A zillion salad options,…read moreand beautiful grilled cheese (plus many other sandwich options) and a host of sides including a tasty pesto pasta salad. They make their own sweet and unsweetened tea daily. The desserts were gorgeous and we highly recommend the carrot cake we tried Order at the counter, and they'll bring your food to you - everything that went past us looked delicious

Pretty good, nice variety, excellent fries, pretty good gyro, pretty good burger. A pretty good…read moredeal, too. I recommend the slice of mousse pie.

I know a baked good hates to see me coming haha {I love dessert!} We stopped in just for a quick…read moresweet treat and so happy to report we had a great experience! We got the honey pecan bar, choc chip cookie, and cheese biscuit! The cheese biscuit was so tasty (I got it warmed!) and the cookie was a nice mix of salty/sweet!

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 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.

Cool/cozy space, not very big. Service and staff were friendly. Lattes were good but not…read moreotherworldly or anything but good overall.

Great spot for working! Plenty of seats, quiet atmosphere, and there's a nice gift shop just a few…read moresteps away. Follow us for more local reviews @Miles.The.Van

The espresso was super tasty - and I'm particular as a home barista. The baristas were super…read morefriendly. Service was quick. Didn't get any food items, so no comment there. Interior of the cafe was rustic but felt homey. Would definitely go back just for the espresso alone.

Food was great - no constructive criticisms at all - Dwight who appeared to be the manager on duty…read morewas patient and courteous with me as a first time visitor. For a newbie , I should mention the location is a little hard to find- it's a renovated apartment space at the street address listed with only signage on the cafe itself ; don't let this dissuade you- it's worth the search - highly recommended!

There several locations throughout Asheville. But this one is easier to get in and out of. Located…read morein a medical office building there is parking available right outside. Today we tried the classic biscuit sandwich - cat head biscuit with an egg and cheese. It was phenomenal- also very big! For a side we choose the cheesy grits. They were also very tasty. They offer several homemade jams and butters to top off your biscuits- which is a nice added bonus. The price was moderate and the staff welcoming. Today there wasn't a line- but sometimes there is a wait. The ambiance is casual some tables inside and out.

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.

We were craving freshness after a few days diving into Asheville's burger scene and this place hit…read morethe spot. Lovely and bright - the space, service and the food. Enjoyed salads, the pickled shrimp toast, lovely wine and the kids took down the ham sandwich and pb&j. If you're looking for fresh and clean food, try Mother!

Wonderful friendly staff! This isn't fast food- it's made to order. But the store is fun to peruse…read morewhile waiting!

Drove by this place a handful of times and finally decided it was time to check it out. So glad we…read moredid, the menu has so many good sounding options it was hard to choose which i wanted more (guess I'll have to go back, oh nooo...). I got the thanksgiving croissant and it hits that Thanksgiving leftover vibe so well haha. It is also *massive* which is great--leftovers of the leftover sandwich! The people were kind and while you wait for your order to be made you can browse the shop attached to the cafe. From handmade blankets to walking sticks to lotions to classic Coca Cola bottles, you never know what you'll run into. All in all, highly recommend checking them out and I'm eager to make a trip back to see them again.

I had a lovely afternoon tea at The Book & Bee last year (2025), so I would give this place four to…read morefive stars for that experience alone. I tried to go back this year, and am so appalled by the customer service (or lack thereof) that I will now give it 0 stars, so settled for two since I can't do two and a half. Yes, the food and ambiance were wonderful in 2025. I tried to book another afternoon tea party and called a month and a half in advance. This was to celebrate multiple birthdays with a group of busy moms so wanted to get it on the calendar. No one called me back despite the voicemail saying that we would hear back "promptly." I left two more messages in a span of two, three weeks and still nothing. I even emailed, no response. Finally, a friend stopped by in person and was told that the cafe would be short staffed the weekend we wanted the reservation for so the manager needs to see if there are enough people working before confirming. Okay....but why wouldn't you call back to tell me that? Our requested reservation is tomorrow and I still have not heard back from anyone. This is abysmal customer service. As mentioned, food was good but not good enough to treat potential customers like this. Hard pass from now on and will not go back or recommend. *Editing to respond to Victoria -- those were the dates I called and left voicemails. Perhaps there was a phone issue on your end, but I did not even get a missed call. My friend who stopped by in person spoke to a manager. She had to go by twice due to the manager not being available the first time. I also did not get an email response.

Terrible..the scones were more like a tiny triangle of cake. Which was the first disappointment. My…read morecottage shepherds pie was cold and certainly was not baked as described. Tasteless. They did microwave it to boiling point. The atmosphere was nice. But most uncomfortable, was the waitress she was surly and rude. Didn't know how to smile. She did not belong in a cute tea room. Will never return. Go to Pisgah Bake House if you want an amazing scone!

Found Pisgah Coffee Roasters several years ago and have regularly ordered both bean for ourselves…read moreand ground for my parents (who definitely deserve the best!) Hands down, the best coffee (you know when a coffee is good if it tastes great black) and excellent customer service. Knowing PCR support local projects/environment/services through coffee sales just adds incentive to support a local business. May they have many more profitable years!

We were in Brevard for three days for the music festival. We went to two different coffee shops…read moredowntown day one and day two...what a disappointment...mediocre and mediocre+. On our way home, we stop here, last chance. HALLELUJAH! THE REAL DEAL! When we arrived, the roasting vapors were coming out the "chimney vent" - a very good sign . We order cappuccinos. FABULOUS! FINALLY! I immediately have a second cup and my hubs tried the Parkway brew (loved it). Our server was very helpful and we left with a bag of Balsam Blend ground for use in my moka pot. We did not try any of the baked goods as we came for...the beans. Thank you!!