Downtown Asheville Coffee Shops & Bakeries |
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Downtown Asheville is a haven for coffee and sweet lovers. Hang out at one of the dozen coffee shops and/or bakeries for premium java and pastries from all over the world, many organically grown and sold under fair trade agreements. Here are some of our favorite stops for a coffee house or bakery.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Calling all chocolate lovers. Sample their handmade, certified organic chocolate confections and house-made pastries, then try their thick, opulent sipping chocolates (they call them liquid truffles). Take home a customized box of organic truffles. Plus, they have locally brewed beers on draft and small production wines. 10 S. Lexington (near Patton)
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The Sisters McMullen
Andrea McMullen Sailer and Heather McMullen have been making fresh cakes and pastries for the past 6 years. Rising in the wee hours of the morning to bring it to you fresh every day. They offer truly fresh baked to order cakes and scrumptious pastries, from whoopie pies to apple fritters! 1 Pack Square (Corner of Biltmore and Patton)
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Malaprops Bookstore & Coffee Shop
Enjoy java in this wonderful independent bookstore that has been a fixture downtown for 20+ years. Browse their diverse collection, enjoy goodies in their coffee and pastry shop, or use their free wi-fi. Stop by for a reading and autograph on many evenings. Or enjoy open mic nights for local poets. Open until 10 PM on Friday & Saturday. 55 Haywood St.
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City Bakery
Specializing in European-Style breads and pastries, they bake over twenty varieties of artisan breads and rolls using centuries-old hand-shaping and baking techniques. Also, their master baker is constantly conjuring up new ideas for breads that stand out in flavor, texture and overall quality. Stop in for coffee, sandwiches, soup and salads too. 60 Biltmore Avenue
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The Green Sage Coffeehouse & Cafe
This spot lifts the spirits and nurtures the well-being of its customers through its fair-trade organic coffee and tea, organic beer and wine, natural and organic local food, and ecologically-driven business practices. Look for the solar panels on the roof!
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Double Decker Coffee House
You may do a double-take walking along Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. Yes, it's a authentic double decker bus from London. Enjoy gourmet coffee and teas, along with some great hot chocolate! 41 Biltmore Avenue |
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True Confections
Savor some of Carol's sweet creations while you sip your coffee. Located in the Grove Arcade, she features made from scratch soups, biscuits, cookies, cakes, pies and more. 1 Page Avenue |
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World Coffee Cafe
Sip certified organic, fair-trade, kosher and shade-grown coffees imported from around the world. The cafe features outdoor sidewalk seating and great views of downtown Asheville from the balconies of the historic Flatiron Building. Enjoy a huge variety of regional premium grade coffees and desserts along with signature breads, sandwiches and quality soups. 18 Battery Park Avenue |
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