Rowan Coffee is a hidden gem in Asheville, and a café that quietly becomes an unexpected part of…read moreyour story. Tucked away near the end of Broadway, Rowan possesses a warm and understated charm. The soft lighting and calm atmosphere create a cozy ambiance that exudes thoughtfully curated design, while the gentle hum of conversation and espresso machines add a touch of life to the space. It's the kind of coffee shop where rainy afternoons feel like a cinematic scene from your favorite film. Recently, I met a date here, as Rowan seemed like the perfect setting for such a memorable beginning. After we greeted one another with an intimate kiss just outside the doors of Rowan Coffee, I observed a Duchenne smile flash across her face before we embarked on what became an emotionally recursive, psychologically layered Asheville odyssey, as we explored Malaprop's Bookstore, the Grove Arcade, Wall Street, Pack Square Park, I.M. Pei's connection to structures outside both the Louvre and the Asheville Art Museum, French Broad Chocolate, Cúrate, and the South Slope. The coffee at Rowan is truly exceptional. Each cup is thoughtfully crafted, balanced, and served with care by passionate baristas. It can be rather challenging to find premium cold brew these days, but the cold brew on offer here is some of the best I've found in Asheville. Whether you're enjoying a cappuccino, catching up with a friend, or studying/working near the back, Rowan provides the perfect atmosphere for unwinding and savoring the moment. My date ordered a mocha that morning, and based on the enthusiasm with which it disappeared, I'd be remiss not to mention it. The mochas are so good here that girls do circle back. And if you don't, you're missing out. What truly sets Rowan apart is its comfort. It's an intimate space without being overcrowded; it's stylish without being pretentious. It encourages conversation, reflection, and even accidental three-hour stays.

Yeah this place can take all my money. Really cute inside, pretty spacious as well!…read more Got a cappuccino and it is well done, rounded bold flavors and the perfect ratio. Also got a pastry (peach almond danish), which was good, I just wish there was an option to heat it up so the texture could shine. Can't wait to come back!

Got the CASCARA & TOASTED FIG LEAF SYRUP in a latte, and it was delicious though I couldn't tell…read moreyou exactly what it tasted like! Lol Also ordered the danish pancakes and gjetost fudge is apparently like peanut butter? Unexpected. The pancakes were fancy but dry and I actually would have loved some syrup instead on them. Adorable place and vibes, deff recommend!

Rowan's roots are Scandinavian, and to spend time there is to be engulfed in the Norwegian concept…read moreof hygge ("HOO-gah") -- cozy, contented well-being. - Breakfast choices are inventive, showing outstanding quality and flavor; vegetarian options are plentiful and well-conceived. The coffee is some of the best Asheville has to offer. - Service feels effortless and sincere. Leave a little extra time -- you won't want to rush this experience.

Great coffee selection and quality. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about coffee. This…read moreplace is very comfortable and has great vibes.

I was driving through town and thought I would stop by based on their IG account. I love and…read morethoroughly enjoy a perfectly steamed drink with matching latte art. Unfortunately, it seems my drink was handed off from the OG to the newbie. The milk was good, but the art was off. And yes, I am that picky. That's why a picture of the drink is not included on this review. The service was great. Both guys were nice.

The pastries we tried were absolutely delicious! The sausage pinwheel was wonderful, as was the…read morespanakopita quiche. The vibes inside are eclectic and cozy, I love the little outdoor-adjacent patio. Service was disappointing, our pastries took a loooong time to come out, I think the person at the counter forgot about them but even when I reminded them they proceeded to take 3 more parties' orders before getting to mine. We waited longer than we would've expected for a small bite. But the vibe and food are still worth a visit

Had an hour wait for breakfast so we stopped in here for coffee while we wait. Super busy and…read moreparking is a nightmare. There is a pay lot across the street. Grabbed a salted caramel latte. Yummy on a cold day. Sweet and savory pastries looked good but we were heading to breakfast so not today.

One of my favorite locally owned coffee shops. The staff are always smiling friendly, coffee and…read morefood is always fresh and delicious, and pastries are out of this world. There is plenty of seating inside to read a book, work on a laptop, or catch up with friends. The decor is unique and adds a special touch to the cafe. You'll have to ride in yourself! My go to is the iced matcha with vanilla and avocado toast.

We stayed in Marshall for the first time this past weekend and decided to stop by On Your Bike for…read morecoffee. We are so glad we did! We ended up having lunch as well (Fat Tire Paninis) and it was delicious. My husband had a light roast Americano and I had an iced chai latte which were also both wonderful. The staff is amazing and so sweet. We had our dogs with us and they were so loved and spoiled. Rowan and Maddie (sorry if I misspelled) were so nice and welcoming. We loved it so much we went back on our way out of town the next day. We will definitely be back to Marshall soon and to On Your Bike! :) Thanks y'all!

Goodness gracious. This place is so good. Just go, now. :)…read more The beignets by themselves are really, really good. If you want to have more fun, get one of the breakfast sandwiches. It is two beignets with the breakfast sandwich in between. Wow. Just so good. Super friendly staff and great service. Cool seating areas outside of the shop. I loved this place.

I've been desperately craving beignets for quite some time now and was so excited to find this NOLA…read morebased coffee shop in Asheville. The navigation kind of got us a bit lost since but we eventually made our way to it. It's a small coffeehouse with limited staff. When we arrived they had to go get more dough so there was a bit of a delay. We got both got to iced lattes and two variations of beignets. The skinny finger sized ones and the classic squared. I loved that they served in traditionally in a brown paper bag and you kind of shake them up to get all the delicious powdered sugar on them. It was my friends first time trying them so I walked her through it because it can get messy quick lol while it did take a bit long for us to get our order, the two staff members were working hard to get us taken care of and at least give us the coffees first. Both lattes were great and we sat in a cozy corner to enjoy everything.

Amazing place! My partner and I camped out an hour before they opened, afraid we wouldn't get a…read morespot since it's so well known! Since we got there so early, we had ordered from their cafe and their lattes were nice to sip on while walking through their edible garden! I really liked our server, a ginger man, very kind and quirky and it felt personable which I enjoy, he told us about being a Michelin recommended and I'm glad to have experienced it! For starter, I got the smoked salmon hash, and that was filling enough and very fresh! I had ordered their Philly cheese steak with auju and it was sooooo filling, I love a hearty breakfast, but I could only finish one half. I ordered their local sausage patty and it was nice and Smokey and savory! The grits were chunky and cheesy which I really enjoyed, everything was great! Love it! My partner ordered a classic breakfast and their maple bacon is sooooooooo good, I told him he needed to learn to make it because I want more! Their fruits seemed home grown and I really appreciate their decor of sexy veggies on the way! Such a cool place to eat and hang out!

Order: Philly steak hash and chicken and waffle sandwich…read more They are super busy for breakfast and brunch. It was almost an hour wait for a table. They also grow their own herbs and veggies in the adjacent garden to the restaurant. The flavor on the waffle sandwich was superb. Waffle crispy and chicken moist. The hash was also great but was a bit salty.

My husband and I stayed at this gem for our 17th anniversary. We arrived at 8pm and the owner,…read moreWilly, greeted us. He gave us a tour of the inn and offered us an upgrade. We booked the Fitzgerald, but after seeing the amazing bathroom in the Zelda, we switched. The Zelda is the only room on the top floor, so the privacy is nice. The tub and steam shower were amazing. They had a vase with flowers and a handwritten card for our anniversary. Willy and Shawnie are the most hospitable hosts and truly want you to enjoy your stay. We enjoyed latte macchiatos from their fancy coffee machines and a variety of delicious cookies that Shawnie bakes daily. We loved the Saturday evening bluegrass from 6-7. Breakfast each morning was delicious. We have stayed at a handful of B&Bs, and this was the friendliest and most comfortable one so far. We will be returning.

If I could leave 10+ stars I would. My son got married last weekend and (because of Covid) the…read moreentire wedding party stayed here. 15 of us. We were "the only ones at the Inn". Willy and Shawnie love what they do and it certainly shows. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and right at home. Willy took us on a tour of each room. Every room has the most fabulous bathroom. Roman tub, steam showers, whirlpool tubs. Impeccably kept ! The Inn is spotless. We stayed for 3 nights and we didn't want to leave !! The breakfasts that we were served were some of the best food we have ever eaten. Each meal had a fruit bowl that was an ever changing color each day. Main course was protein rich and of course there was a sweet ending. The poached egg creation that we had on the last morning was easily the BEST egg dish I have ever had (and we do a lot of traveling). I cannot leave out their Cadillac of all coffee machines. Expresso, cappuccino, latte.........all at the press of a button. Unlimited homemade cookies are always available as well as soft drinks and bottled water. Bluegrass on the lawn on Sat evening. Their spacious front porch is quite a retreat. Everyone enjoyed the weekend. We cannot thank Willy and Shawnee enough. God Bless you both. Keep doing what you love.

Great pizzas and craft beer. Really enjoyed it! Service was relaxed but on point! Just what we were…read morelooking for! Definitely recommend!

Food is excellent. We came back because our first visit a few months ago was amazing. This time…read morenot so much. There was one server in the whole place running 8-10 tables. 3 other employees were seen doing almost nothing. 1 guy was cooking pizzas. We had to go get in line at the bar to pay for our check. When I asked for a to go pizza box, I was told no. They gave me 2 small to go boxes for 2 full pizzas. I had to stack all of the slices on top of each other and at angles. Listen up GBBC, you are a pizza and beer joint. If someone wants to go pizza it is unacceptable to give them a tiny square to go box.