Passing through on our way back home and decided to take a little detour to support both my caffeine problem and a local business. Always a great idea in my book! They have a drive through, but considering that it was my first time here, I wanted to get a better idea of the options/menu, so we went in. It gives off old school diner eclectic vibes, which is cool with me. The staff was friendly and greeted us after finishing up the drink they were making. We took some time to check out the menu & landed on an iced Turtle - one of those listed under "specialty drinks," which was caramel, dark chocolate, and butter pecan. I was a little nervous when I got it because of the amount of syrup in the bottom, so I gave it a good stir. Flavor was a little strong, mostly from the dark chocolate (which I'm not the biggest dark chocolate fan to begin with), but after a good mix, all blended pretty well. I enjoyed the flavor and would certainly drink it again, but would like to try another option to explore more of the menu. Definitely worth a visit if you're passing through the area. read more

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First visit to the Ugly Mug. I ordered the special drink called the Lucky Charms Latte. Coffee not your thing? They also have loose leaf tea jars that you can bring up and they will make a cup of tea for you. They have pastries, hand made crafts and other small items for sale. Staff were quick and friendly. Overall it's a cute, old fashioned little place that I would totally come back to next time I'm in town. read more

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Cool little coffee shop. Relaxed vibe and delicious drinks. They have games. Enjoyed listening to a young woman teach her friend to play chess. Clean bathrooms and easy parking. read more

Such a fun little spot we happened upon today! There were plenty of options on the menu but we went with an iced caramel macchiato and iced clockwork orange through the drive thru. Service was great and very educational! Will definitely return when in the area. read more

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This is the cutest coffee shop! My daughter loves the Caramel Cooler and my friend got a hot hazelnut frappe. They also have fruit smoothies you can add Greek yogurt to. We also got some ham and cheese croissants which were great, cappuccino muffins and apple fritters. Everything was delicious. Everyone who works there is so kind and helpful. Definitely support your local businesses and this one is amazing! read more

I came for the chai and would go back for the frapps and snacks haha. Wish the chai had more spice in it, but the Capt. Jack was pretty good (even though I'm not a coffee gal lol). But that cherry croissant was the bessssttt read more

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This is cool little coffee shop. Nice selection of coffee and tea. Also pastries. Also loose leaf tea. I recommend it. read more

The quiche is really good, so is the cappuccino. The service is pretty quick. They also have cold drinks the frappuccino with three shots of expresso is delicious read more

Great local spot! Fantastic iced coffees and the staff is always friendly. Love the drive through option as well! read more

The Ugly Mug - Drive thru window/menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Super nice staff. I loved having my coffee in a real glass mug. The space is clean and quiet which was perfect work working. I do wish they had some more food options. read more

Finding this great little coffee shop was a delightful surprise! The drink menu is expansive. The barista was knowledgeable and efficient. We definitely want to go back! read more

The Ugly Mug - This lovely cross stitch graced our table. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Husband loves going here, great service and he sees Matt there. Going to try our 4 year old and see how it goes.

Coming home from Hendersonville, me and my S/O wanted dessert after lunch but nothing big - coffee ! We read online this place offers boba, but currently it's only fruit flavored popping boba. Instead, I ordered one of the cafes speciality drinks - a Clockwork Orange. My chocolatey drink is very sweet, but perfect for a dessert ! My S/O says the taro thick and refreshing. Great little coffee spot! read more

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Had to find a place for work since my hip coworking office decided to take Post Thanksgiving off. Came here because they had a "Print, Copy, Fax" sign on their window that screamed for vagabond office workers like myself. The Ugly Mug gave me a place of warmth and food during my lack of office crisis. The vibe kinda resembles a 1880 Chinese Opium den splitting up the booths with translucent scarlet curtains and paper lanterns radiating a comfort vibe. Each booth has a 6 prong outlet for a whole gamer set up (not that I would even think about doing that for work cough cough). Very friendly staff and over 50 varieties of tea makes this place a one of a kind experience, at least as far as coffee shops go. Ended up spending over $20 here, which is more that I should have spent, their cinnamon rolls were just so good. Lunch is not their greatest strength. They have more sweets and baked goods for food. Had to sustain a sugar rush for lunch while here. This is now on the go to list for working, tea snobbery, and hopefully a D&D group. Still looking for that. read more

The Ugly Mug - a desk with a computer and a lamp - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Good cold brew. Love the flavor selection. Also love the fact that they have a drive thru window.

My sisters and I were near Henderson, NC for a girls getaway to celebrate one sister's birthday and met up with a Brother-in-law and nephew here before going hiking. So many choices, very reasonable prices. Awesome atmosphere as there were booths, tables, and even lounge chairs . . Very welcoming. Nephew got a smoothie and we enjoyed hanging around, drinking coffee (or popping in those chocolate-covered coffee beans). read more

The Ugly Mug - Coffee/smoothie with sisters, bil & nephew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

I love this place. I love the fact that they have a drive thru. I love the fact that they have ice cubes made of coffee. I love the great service, yummy products, and long 'open' hours . Just go - you'll love it too! read more

Delightful coffee shop! Just what you would want, small and intimate. Tremendous atmosphere. The barista was delightful. Strongly recommend. read more

Great coffee and great staff! They do have to compete tho. Like every coffee house in area, how about puttin creme and maybe milk out for coffee drinkers? And maybe a water jug. Pretty much standard fare. Just FYI. read more

Yah, pretty solid place. I went there for a group discussion, and it was easily accomplished. It's definitely not the kind of place where the worker comes over and sees if you need anything. Not particularly posh. But as far as you know your general coffee house requirements, it does the trick. If this were a car, it would be a 2010 Toyota Camry, silver. read more

BETTER THAN STARBUCKS. Great service. Fast. Friendly. Awesome local small business. Very reasonable prices.

It's a catchy name, but there's nothing "ugly" about it. This is one of those coffee shops where you walk in and say, "Man, they don't make 'em like this anymore." The Ugly Mug has your coffee and lattes, and those other coffee drinks that are like drinking a candy bar, as well as a selection of pastries. Service is good, but I wish this shop had a little more space. The furnishings make it feel homey, but this coffee shop also sports a drive-thru! read more

Consistent coffee. I like their hot or blended milk drinks. Good service. Quick lines.

This is my first visit here and it will probably be my last. There was a Costa Rican coffee here but it wasn't fresh. There is a teenager here rambling on about her boyfriend like anybody cares in a loud voice. The chairs are comfortable. read more

Ugly indeed, for sure the "Mug",sorry for the bad review, it surly was not the service the lady that helped me was in fact really nice but my coffee and the scone I had not so much . Because of the really good reviews I thought I could just stop in Hendersonville for coffee instead of Asheville big mistake. First of all the coffee is not handcrafted at all everything comes out of a machine like in a gas station? Not very warm either no nice foam. Thee scone didn't look appetizing but I was hungry and in a " don't judge the book by the cover" mood but should have , they had three kind they all looked identical and my apple - cinnamon was tasteless and pretty stale. Now to the " Mug" aka the to go cup , styrofoam???? I mean for real guys? This stuff NEVER gets out of a landfill , makes me mad ! So you make a few cent more and ruin the environment?Also why no raw sugar in a jar? It's so easy. I m not going to come back there are plenty of places downtown that do a better job. read more

The Ugly Mug was fantastic. We went there twice while we were in town. The drive thru made it safe and easy during these Covid times and the staff was friendly. The Cafe Cooler with coffee ice cubes was great on a hot summer day. We also tried the Crunchy Toffee Frappe that was probably the best frappe I have had. Do yourself a favorite and give them a try. YUM! read more

Husband and I went in on a Saturday morning to grab coffee and get some work done. Free wifi, super cozy environment, and delicious coffee. I got the Allman Bro's latte and he got an Americano and both were awesome. Friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to sit, sip, chat, read, or work. We also thought it was very cool that they have a drive through window. We'll definitely be back! read more

Good food and warm people. My husband and I went for week date and was quite pleasant.

Came in 15mins after closing...oops only to be greeted by grandma and granddaughter still offered to fulfill our latte cravings..and couldn't help pick up a pecan bar and raspberry scone. Nice to see family values taught within a small business as Ava handled the financial transaction. Treat your customers right and they'll be customers for life. We'll be back! read more

Great drink, atmosphere, people, and service! Great place to meet clients or friends. read more

The Ugly Mug - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

I was there on vacation from Seattle the coffee Capitol. There nothing like a great personality making your coffee in morning. Lydia has that, Very up beat and very knowledgeable of ugly mugs coffee. read more

The Ugly Mug has been a good coffee shop and has a strong local patronage, but as often happens, the baristas seem to miss mark. It used to be, with the previous staff, one could order any drink on the menu and it would be served precisely as ordered. The last few times we've visited the drinks weren't made to order. One example: I ordered a cappuccino and was served a latte with too much milk. Another example: the order was a bulldog (espresso, caramel and froth). Again there was too much milk and little caramel flavor. The cool thing about the bulldog was they used real caramel; not artificial caramel flavoring or sauce. And, a third example is the drinks were served in styrofoam to go cups with plastic lids. We had asked for our drinks in mugs as we wanted to sit and enjoy them. Plus, in previous years they had music (coffee house genre) playing or a live local musician. That's gone. It's sad to see the decline of old favorite. I may try again, but there are more options very close. read more

I grew up in Hendersonville and used to go to the Ugly Mug regularly after school to do homework and socialize with friends. Over a decade later, I never visit home without a trip to the Ugly Mug, often several trips. The coffee is top notch (and I drink a lot of coffee); I currently live in NYC and honestly prefer the coffee at Ugly Mug to anywhere I've found in the Big Apple. The owners are extremely friendly and kind, and encourage customers to bring in laptops and make themselves at home while enjoying their coffee. Definitely one of the best coffee shops in western NC! read more

Great coffee, service, and selection! What more is there to want? I've lived in the area for 2 years now and I must say, this is my new go-to coffee place. It's cheaper than Starbucks, more yummy, and wow- the pastries. All fresh and home made. This place is GREAT! Definitely stop by at least one time if you're in the area- I guarantee you'll fall in love. read more

The owner has a Heart....& it shows. Warmest place I know. Locals here------- not tourists.

Very good coffee joint that feels homey. I believe I've seen Joey's NY Bagels in there, which is a huge bonus.

Good brew, quiet place. Hard to get online (enter code and still gives you a hassle).

I've only been here one time the experience was a little different. coffee was good just some confusion with what we was ordering not sure if it was me or the staff but we got it straightened out quickly. So at the end it was a very Nice place to sit and drink coffee had a very comfortable sofa to sit on. I will definitely give them another try. They do have sandwiches cookies and maybe some other stuff not really sure. read more

This place is awesome! Excellent coffee and friendly staff! The booths have shareable power outlets, making being able to work here much easier. Five stars! read more

Came here for a work meeting. Wonderful service, great hot chocolate, and clean friendly atmosphere.