Highest-rated cafes in the Asheville area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Asheville area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Asheville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Asheville were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. PennyCup Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 39 South Market St. Ste D Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Old Europe Pastries
- Rating: 4.4/5 (785 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Broadway St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Summit Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1 Page Ave. Unit 148 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Double D's Coffee & Desserts
- Rating: 4.4/5 (487 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 41 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#26. OWL Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 197 Charlotte St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Baked Pie Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 Long Shoals Road Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Antiques
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Filo Pastries and Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1155 Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. OWL Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 295 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Hop West
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 721 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Antidote at Chemist Spirits
- Rating: 4.5/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 151 Coxe Ave. Ste 20 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Earthling Coffee + Espresso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 1476 Smokey Park Hwy Candler, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Taco Billy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bebettes: A New Orleans Coffeehouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Page Ave. Unit 111 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Duck Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 182 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sweeten Creek Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 330 Sweeten Creek Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Liberty House Coffee and Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 South Liberty St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Allgood Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 South Main St. Weaverville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Peaberry Press - Coffee & Smoothie Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 802 Fairview Road Ste 800 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Well Played Board Game Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 162 Coxe Ave. Ste 101 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Anoche
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 176 Clingman Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Rowan Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 66 Broadway St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Grind AVL
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 346 Depot St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Times Bar & Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Citizen Vinyl
- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 O'Henry Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vinyl Records, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Khao Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 2145 Hendersonville Road Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge
- Rating: 4.8/5 (155 reviews)
- Address: 113 North Main St. Weaverville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. HOLE - Hot Doughnuts and Fresh Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (985 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 168 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pollen Coffee & Flowers
- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 South French Broad Ave. Ste 150 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Flowers & Gifts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Asheville Dispensary
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 919 Haywood Road Ste 111 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cannabis Dispensaries, Coffee & Tea, Herbal Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sweet Plantain Grill Foodtruck
- Rating: 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2317 Hendersonville Road Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cuban, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
