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Best Specialty Coffee in Asheville
26 specialty coffee shops in Asheville (Updated June 2026)
Dripolator East Asheville
East Asheville, Asheville
Locally roasted specialty coffee with standout espresso execution and consistently strong milk drinks in East Asheville
Open until 6:00 PM
Plant Bar - Coffee and Tea
South Slope Brewing District, Asheville
Microlot coffees from Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua & Guatemala with bioregional herbalism philosophy and Gong Fu Cha tea service
Open until 10:00 PM
Farewell
South Slope Brewing District, Asheville
Third wave coffee shop in South Slope serving rotating single origins from roasters worldwide with quality espresso and milk work
Open until 6:00 PM
Retro Coffee
Sweeten Creek, Asheville
Retro-themed neighborhood spot serving Coffee Library roasts with creative seasonal lattes and solid drip coffee
Open until 3:00 PM
Bad Manners Coffee
Falconhurst, Asheville
West Asheville's small-scale specialty coffee spot pouring Tandem Coffee Roasters from Maine with pour over options available
Open until 2:00 PM
PennyCup Coffee Co.
River Arts District, Asheville
Small-batch roaster and café in the River Arts District, roasting sustainably sourced beans on-site since 2013
Open until 6:00 PM
Bridge & Tunnel Coffee - Cafe & Roastery
UNC Asheville Campus, Asheville
Café and roastery serving single-estate coffees alongside plant-forward fare, with a vintage truck presence at local markets
Open until 2:00 PM
High Five Coffee
Five Points, Asheville
Compact Five Points coffee bar focused on thoughtfully sourced beans and precise preparation with local bakery collaborations
Open until 6:00 PM
Cooperative Coffee Roasters
West Asheville, Asheville
Onsite roastery brewing single origins from direct partnerships with small-scale farmers, served by skilled baristas
Open until 2:00 PM
Rowan Coffee
Downtown, Asheville
Balanced approach to specialty coffee in an apothecary-inspired space, featuring seasonal offerings and local pastry partnerships
Open until 3:00 PM
Izzy's Coffee House
Bear Creek, Asheville
Cozy Bear Creek neighborhood spot in a charming yellow house serving oat milk cortados with attentive barista craft
Open until 6:00 PM
BattleCat Coffee Bar
West Asheville, Asheville
Bohemian coffee house in a converted home serving espresso and creative seasonal lattes with light fare and kolaches
Open until 6:00 PM
Round Earth Roasters
Biltmore Village, Asheville
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
Pollen Coffee + Flower Shop
River Arts District, Asheville
Light roast-focused coffee bar pouring Sey, Luna, April Coffee, and local Rowan alongside a full-service flower shop
Open until 4:00 PM
The Daily Grind Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village, Asheville
Asheville-native-owned shop serving locally-roasted organic coffee in Biltmore Village with handmade pastries and dedicated owner-barista service
Open until 1:00 PM
PennyCup Coffee North
Grace, Asheville
Small-batch roaster founded 2013, serving sustainably sourced coffee roasted in-house with nuanced espresso pulls and specialty drinks
Open until 6:00 PM
Summit Coffee Grove Arcade
Downtown, Asheville
Asheville roaster's outpost in the historic Grove Arcade serving their direct-trade beans with fast, efficient service
Open until 4:00 PM
SWEETEN CREEK COFFEE
Sweeten Creek, Asheville
Serving award-winning coffee from Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year with Friend2Farmer direct trade support program
Open until 2:30 PM
Ultra Coffeebar
River Arts District, Asheville
Full espresso bar with house-made syrups and nitro cold brew on tap in the River Arts District's vibrant five-points corner
Open until 3:00 PM
Wheelhouse
South Slope Brewing District, Asheville
South Slope spot partnering with Cooperative Coffee Roasters, serving properly pulled espresso alongside house-made syrups
Open until 4:00 PM
Rowan Coffee
Falconhurst, Asheville
West Asheville neighborhood cafe focused on balance and coordination across coffee, food, and hospitality elements
Open until 5:00 PM
Black Bear Coffee Co.
Fletcher, Asheville
Fletcher coffee shop serving Counter Culture Coffee since 1993, with house-made pastries and espresso drinks in a renovated historic building
Open until 5:00 PM
Odd's Cafe
Bear Creek, Asheville
West Asheville coffee bar serving Cooperative Coffee alongside NY bagels, locally baked goods, and loose-leaf teas in a relaxed neighborhood setting
Open until 7:00 PM
Mocha Box Coffee
Bear Creek, Asheville
Yemeni coffee specialist serving traditional mofawar with cardamom alongside matcha and espresso drinks in a spacious West Asheville cafe
Open until 9:00 PM
High Five Coffee
Downtown, Asheville
Downtown Asheville cafe serving solid cortados and espresso with house-made pastries and bagels in an art-filled space
Open until 6:00 PM
High Five Coffee
Woodfin, Asheville
Riverside roastery showcasing quality espresso equipment and thoughtful brewing alongside peaceful waterfront seating and trail access
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