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Asheville punches well above its weight in specialty coffee. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, this mountain city has built a thriving café scene that rivals cities three times its size, fueled by a creative community and a steady stream of visitors drawn to the area's natural beauty.
Downtown is the natural starting point, where Summit Coffee Grove Arcade occupies a prime spot inside the...
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Sweeten Creek Coffee
Sweeten Creek
Serving award-winning coffee from Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year with Friend2Farmer direct trade support program
Open until 2:30 PM
Round Earth Roasters
Biltmore Village
House-roasting operation in a converted red house serving their own beans alongside homemade organic pastries and a drive-through
Open until 5:00 PM
Malaprop's Cafe
Downtown
Beloved bookstore-café pairing specialty coffee with literary browsing in a community-focused Downtown gathering spot
Open until 4:00 PM
mother bakery & cafe | south slope
South Slope
Bakery-focused café in South Slope serving coffee alongside house-made sourdough and French-inspired fare
Open until 6:00 PM
The Daily Grind Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village
Asheville-native-owned shop serving locally-roasted organic coffee in Biltmore Village with handmade pastries and dedicated owner-barista service
Open until 3:00 PM
Green Sage Cafe Merrimon
Grace
Organic farm-to-cup coffee program anchored in environmental responsibility with scratch-made pastries and wholesome menu
Open until 3:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 10Malaprop's Cafe
Downtown
Beloved bookstore-café pairing specialty coffee with literary browsing in a community-focused Downtown gathering spot
Open until 4:00 PMmother bakery & cafe | south slope
South Slope
Bakery-focused café in South Slope serving coffee alongside house-made sourdough and French-inspired fare
Open until 6:00 PMGreen Sage Cafe Merrimon
Grace
Organic farm-to-cup coffee program anchored in environmental responsibility with scratch-made pastries and wholesome menu
Open until 3:00 PM
Farewell
South Slope Brewing District
Third wave coffee shop in South Slope serving rotating single origins from roasters worldwide with quality espresso and milk work
Open until 7:00 PM
The Rhu
Downtown
Chef John Fleer's café showcasing locally roasted coffee alongside house-baked pastries in a spacious two-level space
Open until 4:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 32Sweeten Creek Coffee
Sweeten Creek
Serving award-winning coffee from Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year with Friend2Farmer direct trade support program
Open until 2:30 PMRound Earth Roasters
Biltmore Village
House-roasting operation in a converted red house serving their own beans alongside homemade organic pastries and a drive-through
Open until 5:00 PMMalaprop's Cafe
Downtown
Beloved bookstore-café pairing specialty coffee with literary browsing in a community-focused Downtown gathering spot
Open until 4:00 PMmother bakery & cafe | south slope
South Slope
Bakery-focused café in South Slope serving coffee alongside house-made sourdough and French-inspired fare
Open until 6:00 PMThe Daily Grind Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village
Asheville-native-owned shop serving locally-roasted organic coffee in Biltmore Village with handmade pastries and dedicated owner-barista service
Open until 3:00 PMGreen Sage Cafe Merrimon
Grace
Organic farm-to-cup coffee program anchored in environmental responsibility with scratch-made pastries and wholesome menu
Open until 3:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 30Sweeten Creek Coffee
Sweeten Creek
Serving award-winning coffee from Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year with Friend2Farmer direct trade support program
Open until 2:30 PMRound Earth Roasters
Biltmore Village
House-roasting operation in a converted red house serving their own beans alongside homemade organic pastries and a drive-through
Open until 5:00 PMMalaprop's Cafe
Downtown
Beloved bookstore-café pairing specialty coffee with literary browsing in a community-focused Downtown gathering spot
Open until 4:00 PMmother bakery & cafe | south slope
South Slope
Bakery-focused café in South Slope serving coffee alongside house-made sourdough and French-inspired fare
Open until 6:00 PMThe Daily Grind Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village
Asheville-native-owned shop serving locally-roasted organic coffee in Biltmore Village with handmade pastries and dedicated owner-barista service
Open until 3:00 PMGreen Sage Cafe Merrimon
Grace
Organic farm-to-cup coffee program anchored in environmental responsibility with scratch-made pastries and wholesome menu
Open until 3:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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