I've always loved this Dobra Tea. It's a nice oasis in the middle of downtown Asheville. After…read morewandering or shopping in the area, it's fun to get a refreshing tea. It's a great spot to read a book at or come to with a friend. The people who work here are really social and kind. My best friend and I were in town and wanting a little afternoon treat. I'm blanking on the name, but I really enjoyed their new watermelon coconut iced tea. My best friend got a butterfly pea iced tea. There is plenty of seating available. If you want more natural lighting you can sit at the front with chair and tables. If you want something more moody and intimate in the back they have lower tables and pillows for a more traditional tea experience. I highly recommend checking this spot out.

Start off by saying this is a unique spot to experience all types of teas outside your normal…read moreEnglish breakfast or Earl Grey They have a ton of options and styles from boba to matcha to green teas and chais. I personally really liked the traditional chai (it was very strongly spiced but was delish) I also loved the shop/ tea house aesthetic of traditional floor seating in the back and American seating in the front with regular tables. We had shoes off and sat on the floor. The food was delicious too. We got hummus and some other dip I cannot remember the name of. Service was good although our order was kind of messed up and half forgotten (was waiting for our hummus and had to go back up to ask about it). I will say I was pretty frustrated with the sizes of the food given. We got a hummus and only got four small pieces of bread to go with it. We had so much hummus left and no bread that we ended up having to go back up and buy more. I also was given what felt like the equivalent of 3 teaspoons of honey for a whole pot of chai tea. We went up and got more but I just feel like it's a bit stingy / skimpy I'd recommend coming in and checking it out. Next time I'd love to do more research on types of teas as many were unfamiliar to me

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.

A delicious stop for Boba and such an enjoyable little shop! So cute, and I love the incorporation…read moreof different local artists and their art for sale in the shop. Makes it more fun to grab your boba! Great strawberry lemonade with the strawberry popping boba. Super refreshing and delicious. A good stop for boba.

This is the best bubble tea in Asheville. Hands down! They have a bunch of different flavors, and…read morejust added some that have spice. They sell cute keychains too. They have a pop up now so check their Instagram for times and locations.

Always a favorite stop in Asheville, this place is next door to Pho Real. It's the perfect…read moresymbiosis. We had four different flavors: my favorite was the honey Hokey Pokey. Relaxed casual atmosphere with couches and tables.

Absolutely love the variety of options here from ice cream to boba tea. I really appreciated the…read morevariety of vegan ice creams they had as this was the main reason I stopped by. I was not disappointed by coconut matcha vegan ice cream, so gooooood! The staff was really friendly and I was able to sample some of the flavors I wanted. The float was also such a great option to pick if you're stuck between flavors to get. Super cute spot, with tons of seating to enjoy whatever sweet treat you get here!

Stopped for Strawberry Matcha Latte based on their menu I found online only to find out they no…read morelonger serve that drink. It was disappointing to find out while I was ordering AND reading their menu at the register that said they do have it. Apparently, I happened to pick up the one menu they forgot to update. Server was a bit unfriendly when I asked for it. I went to Chai Milk Tea instead - It was delicious, so I wasn't annoyed any more. The ambiance is immaculate. Well decorated and beautiful - Even the bathroom was gorgeous. The entire place smelled wonderful. It's a perfectly cute spot to spend lazy afternoons sipping on delish drinks. I personally felt the drinks were pricey for what I got, but it was good experience overall.

This is one of our top favorite places to visit when we come to Asheville. The vibes are…read moreimmaculate, the pastries, delightful, and the chai lattes are the best we've ever had. Getting to add thc to our drinks is the icing on the cake. The service is also always great and we always feel welcome.

Absolutely love the Bahn Mi. This is the perfect quick lunch for a day strolling downtown!!!read more

Visiting town. Found this cute place. Small but had places inside to sit. Had pokey p bowl…read more Very good. Prepared fresh.

Ambience: Can get super busy but comfortable especially with…read morethe huge TVs showing amazing Asian food. The staff is freaking amazing, kind, friendly, and incredibly attentive. Make this the perfect spot to come with family, friends, or for a date. Food: I come here 3 to 4 times a month, yes you read that right. Hands down the best phở in Asheville. Always consistently delicious. My favorites are the B5 with no noodles side of onions and the wings. I seriously wish they would bottle that wing sauce. I would put it on everything.

Pho with FLAVOR! And all the accompaniments that are…read morenecessary for enjoying your Pho. They also have some really tasty Satay with a tasty papaya salad. Super quick service with a smile! They are a clean and well prepared establishment.

What an amazing place! The atmosphere is calm for solo people wanting to hang out with a book or…read morejournal but social enough for people who want to meet with a group. They have options for those who want to sit at a table and for those who want to sit on the floor. The tea selections are far and wide! The menu is huge! At first I was overwhelmed with the options, but the lady at the counter was nice and helpful with recommendations. We were bummed to have missed out on the lunch since the kitchen closes at 3pm, but that made us even more eager to come back at another time. Both dessert options we chose - the S'mores Tart and Black Sesame Ginger Cake - were delicious! I chose the masala tea with rooibos with oat milk and honey. I loved the way it was served, and even though I usually drink my tea straight, it was fun to experiment with the milk and honey. I will definitely be coming back many more times and check out their other locations too!

I was in Asheville and wanted to pick up some tea from Asheville Tea Company. Sadly, the store is…read morestill closed after the hurricane. I searched on their website and saw Dobra Tea in west Asheville was open and sells their tea! I walked over and have been here for 45 minutes enjoying my chai! I honestly thought I would just get it to go but it's a lovely atmosphere! A couple next to me is clearly on a first date and I'm eavesdropping and it sounds like it's going really well! I got 2 boxes of the Asheville tea company tea and an iced chai latte. So grateful to be able to support west Asheville during this time of rebuilding.

SMALL HIDDEN GEM! I…read morewasn't expecting much, but wow they have everything you need here, and they fit it in such a small shop! My favorite parts are the aisle full of alllllll the sauces, and the wide selection of drinks ranging from canned boba to bottles of ramune soda. I was happy to finally find some hot sesame oil here in Asheville. The only downside is that it doesn't have the large selection of fresh meat and produce like other large Asian supermarkets I am used to back in larger cities. I'll definitely be back when I need some more Asian food items.

It's been a few years since I have shopped at Lee's Asian Market, but today I went back to look for…read moresome Vietnamese ingredients for some upcoming Lunar New Year's food. The stores isn't large, but it's pretty well stocked. I have been to the larger Asian market, YZ, and I think Lee's Asian Market has a smaller overall stock of things, but what it does have, you'll get several brands. For example, I needed Pandan extract. At YZ, I could only find the McKormick's Buco Pandan flavoring. At Lee's there were 3 brands of Pandan flavoring, including the Pandan flavored paste I was looking for, which is also sold by Amazon for about $6, at Lee's it was only $1.50 or so. The owner, a nice Chinese woman speaks English pretty well and is very friendly. That's somewhat rare in Asian markets. She walked me over to the steamer area and gave me some advice on using the bamboo cone, which is what I ended up buying. She also helped me find the frozen Pandan leafs. She is super sweet and nice, which I appreciated. I also found some fresh sticky rice and sweet banana cakes near the register. They had two square Banh Tet (Vietnamese new year cakes with mung bean and pork) as well. I haven't seen fresh cakes like that at the other Asian stores, so Lee's gets bonus points for this!