I love love love this place. The quality of their pastries is incredibly high and the cardamom bun is 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. read more

OWL Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I stopped at OWL on my way out of town and grabbed a pastry and ordered a vanilla cardamom macchiato 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. read more

OWL Bakery - Cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I stopped at this cute little spot for a latte and a pastry. The service was friendly, and they had a 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. read more

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Must get cardamom buns! There's no way to explain it besides saying it's a combination of a cinnamon 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. read more

OWL Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Really nice boutique style bakery and cafe. All the baked goods are so well made and delicious. The staff are very friendly. It has a cool vibe for sure. read more

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Very cute and cozy. We got a morning bun and it was DELISH. Only flaw was the only milk options were whole milk or oat milk - which both give me the shits . We digressed and the coffee was yum and worth the consequences. read more

SF sourdough lovin' tourist here: it's all about the porridge bread for me. Deeply flavorful, perfectly 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 read more

Had a delicious sweet danish and cinnamon sugar latte here. The staff was so friendly and the dining area was clean and peaceful. I couldnt resist getting a baguette to go on our way out and that was also top tier. Absolutely love this bakery! read more

OWL Bakery - Sweet Danish, latte with cinnamon sugar syrup - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I don't enjoy leaving poor reviews, but the more I thought about it, the more it felt justified. We each got a macchiato. It was so under extracted that it was like drinking OJ after brushing your teeth. After asking for a new one, it was just as acidic. I couldn't drink it. We also ordered a quiche (premade) and we were asked if we wanted it heated. After 14 minutes of ordering, it was clear the quiche wasn't coming. She admitted it was forgotten about and never put in the oven. I really liked my morning bun, but it was wasn't enough to justify paying so much for painfully acrid espresso and poor service. read more

Excellent bakery! Have never had a single thing there that wasn't delicious! Great , friendly service(at the west Asheville location) . Highly recommend! read more

Popped in to grab a latte to pair with the donuts from the spot around the corner. I was so excited to see Dulce de leche as a flavor option to add to my latte - it was so good! Service was super friendly and it was cute and bright inside. Only one person was manning the espresso machine so it did come with a bit of a wait, but worth it read more

Best bakery in town hand down. If you want to enjoy their delicious pastries-you better come early. They sold out fast read more

I stopped on my way through town and boy do I regret not getting more pastries! This location was perfectly just outside the busy part of town and there was plenty of street parking. The space inside was welcoming and there weren't too many people inside on this Saturday morning. The staff were very helpful and did not judge me in my ordering of a few sweet treats to go! My favorite by far was the strawberry seasonal items! I ate two on the ride home and the other two the next morning after being heated up with my morning coffee. Anytime I'm in Asheville I will definitely try to come back and sample more of the baked goods! read more

OWL Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We got the lemon curd tart and a puff pastry. Both were fine but nothing special. Certainly not worth a special trip. The service was lacking. They seemed disinterested in engaging us to discuss their offerings. We shopped here a couple years ago and it was more pleasant. We will likely skip this place and find another more vibrant experience, such as Hole, the donut shop we found. read more

Hit or miss. The barista was maybe overworked so came across as rather rude. Argued with me over my order. Which since it's non-dairy for allergy reasons, I think I would know if I ordered dairy or not. The inside is crowded and busy. Maybe call it cozy if you are being generous. the food case runs out of things often. So it's more of a dice roll than consistent. The baked goods can be stellar!! So it's ultimately worth a try. read more

Good but super pricey for what it is. I got an apple strudel and it was $7. That being said it was well made. The strudel was perfectly flakey and the apples nice and soft. It did say there was a coconut frangipane but I didn't taste that at all. Also got a drip coffee which I would pass on. A little sour. Others in my group got the coffee cake strudel (walnut based) and the seasonal veggie strudel and danish. I did like that none of the sweet pastries were overly sweet. It's a pretty small area but they do have some seating indoors. They have cooking/baking books you can peruse. They also sell some unique wines. read more

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Before you actually enter OWL Bakery, it catches your attention because the outdoor air smells delicious. Go inside and be greeted with smiles and beautiful things to look at. We love that they also sell flowers! The savory strudel was the best unexpectedly amazing bite. The cardamom bun was also a favorite. Perfect smooth coffee served by the kindest person on an early morning. read more

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Loved OWL & the adorable backyard seating area, watching the tiny birds feast on the crumbs of baked goods. Exceptional pastries. Did not find them to be pricey, that is what baked goods made with quality ingredients & care cost these days. Both times we found parking right on the street, but it was late June & town was not that busy while we visited. A definite gem if you enjoy coffee & talented pastry chefs. read more

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Do you ever have a meal that feels like a treat or moment of indulgence? OWLs croissants always feel like a moment of self care when I sit down to eat them. Their seasonal flavors are always eclectic and fun which is what makes them so delicious. We recently got three to go - the ham and cheese, goat cheese and greens with watermelon radish, and their pimento cheese. All three were layered with butter and pastry dough and loaded with toppings. It was a pure moment of happiness getting to dig into each of these but the goat cheese and greens one will always be my favorite! Thanks for gracing us with your treats OWL! read more

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OWL has become a true Asheville staple over the years when it comes to pastries and bread! This is my go to for savory pasties and they're hands down the best in Asheville. From classic coffee drinks, creative signature coffee/tea drinks, to whole baguettes OWL really has it all! I usually stop in for a coffee but always end up leaving with some Savory pastries and a loaf of bread. If you're driving by OWL make sure to stop in! read more

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I'm sure the pastries are good but the drip coffee tasted watered down and really flavorless. Hard pass on the drip.

While I was visiting on 06JUL2024, I searched for a coffee shop that was not a chain and Owl Bakery had good reviews. I bought a large drip coffee for my sister, chai tea for myself, and a blueberry pastry to share. My sister was pleased with her coffee, we both enjoyed my chai tea, and the blueberry pastry was amazing! I should have taken a picture of the pastry, but it is on the second shelf down on the left. The couple in line behind me ordered the blueberry pastry to share and they are regulars. read more

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So glad I found this place on Yelp. We stopped here on our way to a hike in the Black Mountain area and it was delightful. Busy, but a very short wait, you could tell this was a popular place with lots of regulars because everyone knew what to order immediately. Me on the other hand, I had to take everything in while I was in line and make a snap decision. Luckily, you can't lose. I had the gougere, the almond rose, and the chocolate croissant. All delicious. When a croissant is executed correctly, there's nothing better. Along with a great cup of coffee, this was a lovely breakfast on the go! read more

We dropped by this bakery on our way to the arboretum one morning to grab a drink and some bakery treats. There were sooo many different things I wanted to try in the pastry case! We settled on: - a London fog, really fragrant and tasty - a cardamom bun, very strong of cardamom and the pearl sugar on top added a nice crunch, not too sweet as there was a salt flavor in there that balanced really nicely - a savory danish, beautifully set with pickled carrot on top and a really crisp pastry underneath - a rose almond croissant, buttery and so flaky and tastes fresh out of the oven, such a nice almond rose filling inside, one of my husbands favorites There's not a ton of seating inside, but there were spots open when we went on a weekday morning around 10. Highly recommend! read more

Full transparency: my husband and I originally came here to order some pastries, especially after seeing how delicious they looked online. Unfortunately, they had already run out by the time we arrived. We didn't want to leave empty handed, so we both decided to try one of their drinks. My husband ordered a hot chocolate and I ordered a brown butter chai latte. My latte was super creamy and had a nice buttery flavor at the end. It was divine! I do hope to return soon and try some pastries next time. read more

OWL Bakery - Brown Butter Chai latte - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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OWL Bakery is a must when you're in Asheville! It's a cute little house where you can place your order for pickup online or at the window. Be sure to check the hours before you go, since we were sorely disappointed on our most recent trip that they were closed Mondays. The selection was limited since it was later in the Sunday morning (aka peak) so I got what I could - an iced oat milk latte (bc first things first, caffeine) and pasteis de nata and guava pastelito for the road. Everything was tasty - I just regretted not getting more and also not eating it while it was fresh. OWL Bakery is definitely on the top of my list for my next Asheville visit! read more

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Almond croissant, lemon curd tart, cardamom bun all 10/10! Cardamom bun had tons of flavor and soooo moist inside Almond croissant texture was sooo good and lots of filling inside Sat outside with the dogs and enjoyed the fall leaves read more

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The porridge bread is not to be missed! Truly skillful baking and some very unique flavor combinations!

Their cardamom pastry is my absolute favorite! Their drip coffee is also really good. You really can't go wrong ordering anything from this spot. There isn't much room to sit inside, but there's lots of walking around the location. read more

Breads, pastries and coffees oh my. Everything is really good here. Fast and friendly people and cute space. I got a savory danish, a sweet danish, pasteis de nata, and a sesame loaf. All great! Space is super cute with some seating. Ordering can be inside or they also have a window on the side of the building. I can see parking being a potential issue since there's no parking lot, only street parking but people are usually in and out pretty quick. read more

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Right off of Charlotte Rd in North Asheville OWL Bakery sits next to an ice cream shop (what could be better than a bakery and an icecream shop together!?!?), there is limited parking but walkability / public transit are very accessible. There is a bit of outdoor seating, a small seating bar that faces the windows, and about 5 or so tables (2-tops) inside. Two of us went on a Sunday morning to try one of the beautiful items we saw on the website. We settled on a strawberry tart, which was a work of art! There was floral decoration and edible glitter covering a tart with plenty of strawberries. It was beautiful! Price came to about $7.50, so it was a bit steeper than I expected, but it was clearly made by a talented pastry chef, so I get it. The other menu options (that I didn't dive into) included several bread options - daily offerings + specific daily specials. All looked amazing! There were plenty of coffee options and about 8 tea options to choose from on the menu. I'm sure I'll be back for a croissant soon! read more

Omg a must!!!! The pastry chefs are amazing. Coffee so good and staff super!!! I am blown away as to how good ! We will be back. It was a great way to end the birthday weekend. read more

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The cutest little bakery! We only stopped through for a few pastries before leaving town, so unfortunately we didn't get the ~full~ experience. But these pastries were MOUTH WATERING. The servers behind the counter - SWEET AS CAN BE. read more

OWL Bakery - Chocolate chip cookie, chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This bakery takes favorites and enhances them. The croissants are solid, the tarts are a piece of art, and generally anything you order will be satisfying. On the flip side, the prices Ensure that getting something for two people will probably run you around $30. We got a cardamom roll, a chai latte, a lemon curd tart, and a ham and gruyere croissant. The chai latte was a bit too frothy, with not enough of the spiced chai. But I suppose that depends on how you like it. My suggestion would be to visit when you want to splurge a bit read more

Best place ever! Amazing coffee. Amazing pastries. Amazing atmosphere. The service is also good Just the best.

Great bakery -- worthy of five stars except for the way I was treated by the person who took my order. I guess sometimes people don't realize they have biases and are unaware they're being unkind. However, the perfect cardamom bun, otherworldly morning bun and perfectly executed savory strudel took some of the sting out of the experience. (The barista was a sweetheart, it should be said.) read more

Intimate space with quick service and unique options. Good selection of pastries and well stocked.

I am obsessed. Came here on recommendation from an extraordinary baker friend and I was even more blown away than I thought I'd be. The pastries were fresh, flaky when they needed to be, flavorful, and just downright delicious. You'll definitely wait in line here, but that just means you can make it all worth it by ordering a box of a ton of different pastries. The daily danish is a must get, along with any of the other flaky pastries! There's also coffee and tea available and I must say the Buttered Chai was out of this world! This is definitely my new go-to spot. read more

OWL Bakery - Get all the pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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- espresso drinks: have no soul, a whisper of coffee taste - croissants: chocolate is gross and waxy local stuff, and not a fan of rose almond paste - cardamom morning bun: YUM! Should have bought three You pick up from the window facing the street but need to walk into a corridor to find the window for ordering. We almost walked past it! read more

OWL Bakery - Almond rose and chocolate croissants Coffee nut strudel Cardamom bun - Bakeries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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OWL came up as a highly recommended bakery, so we definitely wanted to stop in during our Asheville trip. We made our way on a rainy Sunday afternoon, and not overly surprisingly, there was a decent line but it was all contained inside and went by quickly. The bakery is fairly small inside, but there is a decent amount of seating and room to wait for your order. The server was very kind and helpful, and the workers were quite efficient to keep the line moving. My husband and I both started with drip coffee, which was standard but good (I always appreciate having oat milk as an option). For eats, I went with the almond rose croissant, and my husband opted for the ham and cheese croissant. We both really enjoyed ours (I have more of sweet tooth, so I preferred my selection), each commenting on the flakiness of the dough and the perfect ratio of butter. We snagged a loaf of day-old bread to take home with us for a discounted price, which was a nice bonus to continue the enjoyment! OWL Bakery was a cute, delicious, and relatively quick breakfast stop, and I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a quality bakery. Prices are somewhat high, but to be expected for the quality! read more

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