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.

We have visited Yellow Mug many times while visiting our grandchildren. Each and every time we are…read moremore impressed. The grands always beg to have breakfast before school. Today my little granddaughter had the French toast. She loved every bite. My favorite thing is the sausage gravy biscuit, so hardy and tasty. Avocado toast is served on the best multigrain bread and just the right amount of avocado, pickled onions and everything bagel seasoning. A must while visiting Weaverville.

We came on the Sunday morning of July 4 weekend. There was plenty of seating and it was pleasant…read moreoutside so we sat on the patio. The food was good and came out quick. I had biscuits and gravy and it was excellent. I will say the hashbrowns were pretty terrible though. Really, really dry and flavorless. Everyone got their morning coffee orders, which were all accurate and excellent. Overall, it was a nice experience and will definitely be back when we're in the local area. It's affordable and the food was good.

The sandwiches are the bomb. I got burger wife got Philly cheesesteak my son take away Italian…read morehot sub. The owner is front facing genuinely greeting every customer. Every employee is pleasant and helpful and smiling. Our first time but place aside from us was packed with regulars We are coming back soon.

Stopped here when traveling through the Asheville area. Chose the place based on a Yelp search. We…read moredidn't want to stop in Asheville and wanted something outside of the city. The location of this restaurant fit the bill and the reviews were mostly very positive. Bottom line is we really liked all the food. It came out piping hot and was flavorful. Seating was available both inside and outside. It was obviously a popular place to eat. If you are in this area and want to try somewhere new, I highly recommend the Centerville Luncheonette.

Do NOT miss this spot in Asheville! The best pastries I have had in a long while. The chai latte…read morewas so delightful. The almond croissant will have me heading back by morning. Everything we tasted was extraordinary.

Stopped by The Rhu in Asheville, which comes from the same team behind Rhubarb. We grabbed a few…read morepastries to try... croissants, cinnamon rolls, and of course a chocolate chip cookie (because it's always cookie time somewhere). Everything we ordered was good and clearly well made, but nothing really stood out as something I'd go out of my way to come back for again and again. The chocolate chip cookie was the most memorable item, but not necessarily in the way I expected. It leans heavily into a salted dark chocolate flavor profile. If you close your eyes, it almost feels more like eating a salted dark chocolate bar than a traditional cookie. If that's your thing, you'll probably love it. Personally, I tend to look for a little more balance between the sweetness, chocolate, and salt in a cookie. Overall, a nice stop for pastries while walking around Asheville, but nothing that quite pulled me back for repeat visits.

This was the loveliest little spot. Fresh flowers. Yummy matcha. Love their array of flavors…read more Mostly house made syrups I was told. The ambiance is friendly and great for connecting with friends. The barista was so kind and friendly & also quick! The girl at the counter who took our order however ; she was rude, unfriendly, frustrated with me asking questions about the menu options. She was impatient with me reading over the menu and learning about their items. She had a terrible unwelcoming face the entire time we were at the counter. Very unfriendly for how lovely this coffee shop was. Thankfully the barista made up for that experience.

Pollen was a cute coffee shop! It was really cute inside. In terms of coffee, I got the seasonal…read morefall latte "Basic Bitch." This was their take on a pumpkin spice latte. I thought that it was pretty good. It didn't blow my mind but was also something I would get again! The coffee itself was smooth and did have good flavor. I think it might have been on the lighter side which isn't always my preference.

Malaprop's will forever be one of my favorite indie bookstores. I first fell in love with it back…read morein 2021 when I lived in AVL. I liked the name so much because I was the type of person who used malaprops a good amount. It's extra charming because you're able to order something from their cafe while reading your book. This spot is deceptively huge. The different sections are very intentional and beautifully organized. I had an especially great time looking at the "Beautiful Books" section this visit. I ended up falling in love with a short stories book by Chips Hardy that I took home. I also adored their graphic t-shirts here. I am not a big t-shirt person, but always want more graphic tees, so was so excited to love this one so much. I had a really special experience with one of the booksellers here on my recent visit too. I could not find The Enchanted April in the fiction section and when I asked, one of the booksellers got really excited about the author and that book. She passionately told me how wonderful the book was. We were sad to see it was sold out, but suggested I check a bookstore a block over. I love this bookstore and think everyone should make it a stop on an Asheville trip.

Very cool independent bookstore in downtown Asheville complete with an adjacent cafe and tables for…read moresipping, reading, or conversing. It seems as though it's only open until the afternoon though, as it wasn't staffed when we were there. But there's still plenty of seating if you wanted to sit a spell. The bookstore portion is really well curated with a nice "local" section featuring local writers and interest. I love checking out this section when I travel and there was a ton to dig into here. They also have a good sized kid's section most notable thing is how many books they offer with autographed copies. That means they seem to bring in a ton of writers which is so exciting for the Asheville community. Speaking of community, I peeked at their events calendar and it looks like they have a ton of book clubs in a variety of different genres that meet regularly. So no matter your interest (romance, science fiction, mystery, horror, etc) you can find a meetup. Some are hosted in store but others in local breweries, libraries, and other third spaces in the area. Excellent offerings across the board!

Great cafe with cat themed items and a number of adorable cats. We enjoyed browsing the cat themed…read moreitems while waiting to enter the enclosed cat cafe. Once inside, we were able to go to a few different rooms and play with 12 cats all up for adoption. The cats were sweet, fun, and had a range of personalities. Staff was friendly and welcoming. They had a number of cat themed drinks and cocktails that we enjoyed. Well worth the visit.

We passed Cats at Play Cafe and obviously had to stop in. Luckily they had time available to fit…read moreour party of 2 in for a half hour. I grabbed a meowmosa and looked at the items available for sale before heading in. My husband and I thought that the place was so cute and had so much fun playing with the kittens and cats that were available for adoption.

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...

The Flat Iron hotel is really cool and the cafe is on the top floor, the 9th floor. They have a…read moreselection of pastries and small bites. All of the pastries looked really good. Food took a while to come out, and even thought we would have to go in and check on it. The breakfast sandwich was good. It came on an English muffin and that was really tasty. The breakfast sandwich was a little small, especially for the price. The biscuit was okay but I thought that it was dry. We couldn't see much from the rooftop because it was so foggy, which obviously can't be controlled, but we couldn't sit on the cushions outside because they were wet. I am assuming that they were left outside because it had rained the night before and some of the cushions were dirty too. It's really cute inside and the spot is worth checking out on a clear day.

Really love the rooftop bar. This review is about the barista who was extremely rude for no reason…read more It would be nice if hospitality workers didn't give an unpleasant attitude for no reason. If she doesn't like working in customer service she should get another job. Being greeted first thing before having any coffee with a huge dose of rude is not a fun way to start the day

A Hidden Gem for Truly Great BBQ…read more We decided to try Iron and Oak after reading some online reviews, and I'm so glad we did. This place is truly a hidden little gem, tucked right beside a brewery. You place your order outside, and there are several outdoor tables with heaters to keep you warm. Our server also let us know we were welcome to sit inside if we preferred, but we chose a cozy outdoor table right by a heater. It was perfect. My husband was craving ribs, and he hasn't stopped talking about them since. He said they were some of the best he's ever had -- tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. He ordered slaw as his side and really enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, and honestly, it was exceptional. The server asked if I wanted it with onions and pickles -- I said yes -- and then asked her to add slaw on top. She said "Of course!" with no hesitation and then took a moment to explain the whole routine since it was our first visit: where to get sauces, forks, napkins, and how they deliver your food to the table when it's ready. She was wonderful. The pulled pork itself was outstanding -- not one bit of fat, just tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked meat. Truly one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had. I chose potato salad as my side, and it was delicious -- definitely passed the test, since potato salad can be hit or miss at many places. I forgot to take pictures, but trust me: this place is worth the trip. If you're in the mood for BBQ, make the drive and enjoy what I would honestly call some of the best barbecue in Asheville.

This place is tucked beside a brewery so we stopped in for a bite & a beer. The customer service…read morewas good. The cashier seemed to invite any questions that we had. I was hungry so I grabbed a double cheeseburger. It was meaty, cheesy & oniony. The flavor wasn't too bad but didn't knock my socks off. The potato salad was good. My partner enjoyed their pulled pork sandwich! They only serve brisket on certain days so here's your heads up! If you can grab a seat close to a heater outside, you're set. They have a nice area to sit around the fire pit as well.