Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Asheville

"With southern breakfast dishes like huevos rancheros, chicken & waffles and shrimp & grits you will not find a time when this place isn’t busy. While you wait, grab a coffee or mimosa and chill on the patio or stroll through their fruit and vegetable garden. The maple black pepper bacon is life changing, your mouth will thank you."

"This favorite West Asheville brunch spot may have greatly expanded its outdoor dining space, but the breakfast fare it's best known for remains comfortingly familiar, even after all these years. You can't go wrong with the huevos rancheros, which you can order with tofu chorizo if you'd prefer."

"While Plant is a relative newcomer to the Asheville scene, the Laughing Seed Cafe in Asheville’s bustling downtown is one of the city’s grande dames of vegetarian cuisine (with all vegan dishes clearly marked on the menu). And Laughing Seed’s maturity shows in well-balanced dishes such as its raw-food spinach pesto manicotti. In this case, the “pasta” are slivers of zucchini stuffed with a cashew “ricotta.” But the ultimate element of the dish is the chunky, raw tomato sauce that seems to channel the essence of the vegetable and sun directly onto a plate."

"A post shared by Laughing Seed Cafe (@laughing.seed.cafe) on Nov 28, 2019 at 8:48am PST. Other than being one of the best vegan restaurants in the city, Laughing Seed Café is also known for serving Sunday brunch. Reserve your table here and come and enjoy a plate of the finest organic cuisines prepared with the best farm-to-table ingredients sourced from the local farmers."

"This bright, inviting space has a playful approach to vegetablizing familiar dishes like lasagna made with zucchini noodles or pizza on a cauliflower crust. A smattering of outdoor tables make this a wonderful lunch escape, and raw diet followers will also find a few options here. Laughing Seed’s Sunday brunch is a vegetarian’s best brunch bet in Asheville."

"Edna’s of Asheville isn’t just a great place to enjoy locally roasted coffee, but a solid local dining option as well. Serving breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, and more, you might forget that you stopped in for coffee. Don’t let it slip your mind, because their coffee menu alone is worth the trip."

"Located in Biltmore Village, Chelsea's is a quaint little dessert place tucked away in a gift shop. Here you can find a unique gift for a lady, French and European antiques, wonderful desserts, fancy foods and even a proper English tea. Read more about Chelseas Cafe & Tea Room →"

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"Capella on 9 is probably as close to a NYC-style rooftop lounge you can get in Asheville. With two different rooftop terraces offering fantastic views over both the mountains and the city skyline, here you can enjoy a tapas-style food menu with focus on locally sourced ingredients along with a nice set of tasty and handcrafted mixology cocktails. Come early to this AC Hotel rooftop to watch the magical sunset, and weekends for more poeple and higher vibes, with either live music or live DJs."

"Lastly, if you’re looking to wine and dine someone special or just want to live it up a little, head to Capella on 9. This tapas eatery also provides dramatic sunset views paired with a glitzy theme that includes features like a long gas fireplace and large columns that break up the floor space. Pick a few dishes to share among the table, then kick back and watch the sun disappear behind the mountains."

"The sleek and stylish 9th-floor rooftop bar at the AC Hotel features Mediterranean-inspired tapas, cocktails, wine and beer. The view is gorgeous, and the cocktails seem perfect for warmer-weather rooftop sipping, including two takes on a classic gin and tonic. It's windy up there, so bring a jacket, though the fire pits do help to knock down the chill."

"Although not technically one of the ‘official’ Asheville museums, Riverside Cemetery is a historic landmark in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood. Walk the 3.5 miles of paved roads in this beautiful Victorian cemetery, especially if you visited the downtown Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Opened in 1885, Riverside Cemetery encompasses 87 acres of picturesque grounds filled with flowers overlooking the French Broad River."

"Step out of Gatlinburg to go to Asheville and see Riverside Cemetery, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Deep Creek, contemplate the long history of Walker Sisters' Cabin, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines."

"You will find over 100 stores at the Asheville Mall, including like H&M, Vans, Yankee Candle Company, and Champs Sports. If you work up an appetite during your shopping spree, there are several fast dining restaurants located in the mall. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Chic-fil-A, Planet Smoothie, and Starbucks are just a few places to grab a quick bite!"

"This mall offers many of your favorite retail stores and an ample food court. Sears, Belk, JCPenney, and Dillard's anchor the shopping center, and there's also an Old Navy, Gap, Eddie Bauer, American Eagle, Champs Sports, and Bath & Body Works. For a quick fix, stop by Cinnabon, Starbucks or Planet Smoothie."

"Located near the famous Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village offers a wide selection of shops, including antiques, art galleries, home furnishings, and more. Notable stores include The Olde World Christmas Shoppe, Lululemon, and Village Antiques. You can even attend cooking classes at Williams Sonoma!"