You're lucky to come in without a line at the door, and we were lucky this night. They are open…read moretill late hours, perfect for an after dinner treat as you walk through the city. We ordered a cappuccino, eclair, and tiramisu slice. Each one was perfect. Service was greetful at the door. Very attentive and helpful. Nice seating, lounge style for a date night or day treat.

It's been quite a few minutes since we have been to Old Europe Pastries. Their new space is…read morestunning. We haven't been since they moved and the new place will blow your socks off. Staff so very sweet and helpful. They had a wall of team member's fur babies around a sign about an April 7th fundraiser for Asheville Humane Society. Pooped in for my daily matcha latte and decaf latte. Enjoyed the matcha. I prefer nothing but matcha and milk in mine. If you want any syrups put in you'll have to ask. Decaf latte texturally was great the bean flavor wasn't my vibe. On the day, we were leaving town we wanted to get a box of goodies for our sweet family members who had taken care of one of our pups so that we could get away for the weekend. The team was so marvelous in helping us put together this bountiful box of goodies. Which our family members immediately opened and enjoyed nibbles of all of the different flavors and items. We originally found them when one of our family members was having health challenges and could not have dairy or gluten. They have such a wonderfully inclusive assortment of treats for everyone in the family. Including vegan. Enjoyed people watching sitting on the patio and the dog scene is awesome. Really lovely chill atmosphere with delightful team. They do have restrooms for customers. You're able to tap and pay in addition to cash and traditional credit card purchase. Always a delight to visit.

Whenever we're in Asheville, our first stop is always mother…read more Their menu is meticulously curated and every ingredient is hand crafted and has its place. Nothing is ever over done. Their cappuccino (and all espresso drinks) are served with a homemade shortbread woven with threads of caraway seeds and dark chocolate. It's a little bite of heaven that pairs well with its counterpart. I've been eyeing this mortadella sandwich (can you see why ) so we started with that and ended with their eggs Benedict which is served on their homemade English muffins which have the perfect bouncy texture. *| mortdella - focaccia, spicy pistachio pesto, roasted peppers, stracciatella. *| eggs benedict - homemade english muffins, crispy prosciutto, micro greens, hollandaise

Food, ambiance, service, all fantastic…read more My server was very attentive and friendly, we got the lamb burger and hummus and both were excellent. The attention to detail here was my favorite part - hand torn butter lettuce for the salad, perfectly cooked lamb patty, well balanced flavors. Can't wait to come back!

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.

These donuts are perfection! They are perfectly light and not too oily! Crispy on the outside and…read morefluffy on the insight :) Each one is freshly made to order and all the flavors are delicious. My favorite was the classic glazed, but their weekly special when i went was raspberry lime and that one was scrumptious!! The line moves fast and you get your doughnuts pretty quickly. Staff is super nice! There is not too much seating indoors, but they do have picnic tables outdoors to sit at to!

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.

After breakfast we decided to go wander the self guided South Slope Mural trail to enjoy some of…read morethe large scale works on the side of the buildings, when we came across Vortex Doughnuts. Finding it, we decided to pop in and grab a donut to hep fuel the rest of our mural walk. Unfortunately the selection by 11am had been a bit picked over. There wasn't any wait when we arrived, so we weren't pressed to hurry with our order and could see what our options were. They did have a selection of both yeast style donuts and cake style as well as gluten free. They also offered a few different coffee/espresso/mocha drink options along with milk, oj and hot chocolate. We opted to share a cake style chocolate frosted. The donut was OK, but a bit dry for my liking, and the the chocolate also wasn't overly sweet. But it's all subjective an what wasn't right for me could certainly be great to others. I'd consider trying another favorer/style of donut if in the area again.

Showed up here before a conference hoping to get my hands on a delicious gluten free donut. Turns…read moreout they make them as the day goes on and when arriving about an hour after arriving was told it would be another 2 hours before they had any gluten free options. Would love the chance to try them but extremely disappointed that they're not ready to serve everything upon opening. So if you're looking for that gluten free option show up later in the day. It should say this on their info/ site/ menu. That would've saved us a while trip.

Decent coffee shop with lots of seating options. Got the coffee here. Quick with the order.read more

LOVED the artfully crafted pastries and the delicious savory offerings here. Friendly customer…read moreservice with great value for the price, too. Really enjoyed the pretzel turkey sandwich (warmed) with flavorful sesame noodles (highly recommend both!). Finished off our lunch with some delicious sweets- the truffles melt in your mouth and the coffee cake is balanced with spice. Really look forward to dining here again.

Stopped in for some chocolate and coffee. Wanted to take the tour but you have to sign up somewhere…read moreelse. The chocolate factory. Go figure! Laid back, quiet place to enjoy a good cup of coffee and some kind of chocolate. I got a breve. Double shot with half n half. Tasty but should have added a shot of vanilla. Deb grabbed a affogato. Ice cream with espresso. Ok but a little bitter. Service was good and coffee was warm.

It's delicious! The selection is quite impressive and so tasty. The chocolate-dipped peanut butter…read morecookie and the layers chocolate mousse were delicious. The truffles were great also. Hell, everything we tasted for that matter. The staff was friendly and moved through the line quickly. The hype is earned, and the chocolate lounge is the spot. Cheers!

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!

Sweets & Seats definitely lives up to its name!The first thing you notice walking in is just how…read moremany seats there are. I've honestly never seen a bakery this large before. It's spacious but still manages to feel cozy and charming at the same time. The vibe is adorable and a little hard to pin down. It feels like a mix between English tea time elegance and a bit of Spanish flair. It's unique and really something you just have to experience in person. I ordered the fancy carrot cake and it was exactly what a classic carrot cake should be. The flavor profile was spot on. Not overly sweet, not bland, just perfectly balanced with that warm spiced carrot cake taste. Paired with a cortado, it made the perfect little caffeine and sweet tooth moment. A great stop if you're wandering around Asheville and want a cozy place to sit with coffee and dessert.

After our brunch in the area, we headed to Double D's for our caffeine dose of the day and it was…read moredelicious as always. Opted for one of the specials they had this time around, the oatmeal cookie latte. Was very tasty and was able to get it iced so perfect to drink on a warm day! Do note that they are cash only!

We are staying at the Aloft hotel and really needed some coffee. Thankfully Double Ds is like 2…read moreminutes down the road for an immediate caffeine pick me up! Super cute that they serve out of a double decker bus. There are about 4 tables you can sit at outside of the bus. No seating inside. Menu has some pretty interesting concoctions, so I was intrigued. They also have a seasonal menu that changes. Prices are super reasonable, which shocked us, but it's cash only! Ugh who carries cash nowadays?? Only downside to this place, which is why I knocked a star off. Atm inside the Aloft charged $4.25 for the atm just FYI. I got a hot creme brulee latte and my husband got a blackberry latte. After you order at the window, they call your name on a speaker and you pick it up inside the bus. My drink was really tasty and smooth. My husband enjoyed his as well and said the blackberry was really strong and pronounced in a good way. I would definitely frequent this place again if I had cash on me. If I didn't, there's so many other coffee places in Asheville that I would probably try somewhere else next time.

PennyCup Coffee is fantastic. I ordered a cortado, and the milk was steamed perfectly with rich,…read moredelicious espresso -- exactly what you hope for from a great coffee shop. The atmosphere is very chill and welcoming, making it a great place to get some work done or just sit and people-watch. There's beautiful art hanging throughout the shop that adds a lot of character to the space. The bagels and sandwiches looked delicious, even though I didn't get a chance to try them this time. I also love the different cups they use to serve each drink -- a small detail that makes the experience feel thoughtful and unique. I'll definitely be back.

Their website says it's a nod to the penny universities of the 1800s - a place for coffee,…read morecommunity, and curious conversations. We had cold brew, YMI (chocolate latte), turkey Mediterranean on everything bagel, and housemade granola with yogurt and blueberries. Artwork, plants, great music, yummy libations, super service, and earthy ambience. This is our second time here and we will return every time we're in Asheville!!!