Best Specialty Cafes in Asheville for Cold Brew

Five Points

Compact Five Points coffee bar focused on thoughtfully sourced beans and precise preparation with local bakery collaborations

West Asheville

Onsite roastery brewing single origins from direct partnerships with small-scale farmers, served by skilled baristas

Downtown

Balanced approach to specialty coffee in an apothecary-inspired space, featuring seasonal offerings and local pastry partnerships

East Asheville

Locally roasted specialty coffee with standout espresso execution and consistently strong milk drinks in East Asheville

Bear Creek

Cozy Bear Creek neighborhood spot in a charming yellow house serving oat milk cortados with attentive barista craft

South Slope Brewing District

Microlot coffees from Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua & Guatemala with bioregional herbalism philosophy and Gong Fu Cha tea service

South Slope Brewing District

Third wave coffee shop in South Slope serving rotating single origins from roasters worldwide with quality espresso and milk work

Sweeten Creek

Retro-themed neighborhood spot serving Coffee Library roasts with creative seasonal lattes and solid drip coffee

Biltmore Village

House-roasting operation in a converted red house serving their own beans alongside homemade organic pastries and a drive-through

River Arts District

Light roast-focused coffee bar pouring Sey, Luna, April Coffee, and local Rowan alongside a full-service flower shop

Biltmore Village

Asheville-native-owned shop serving locally-roasted organic coffee in Biltmore Village with handmade pastries and dedicated owner-barista service

Falconhurst

West Asheville's small-scale specialty coffee spot pouring Tandem Coffee Roasters from Maine with pour over options available

Grace

Small-batch roaster founded 2013, serving sustainably sourced coffee roasted in-house with nuanced espresso pulls and specialty drinks

Downtown

Asheville roaster's outpost in the historic Grove Arcade serving their direct-trade beans with fast, efficient service

River Arts District

Small-batch roaster and café in the River Arts District, roasting sustainably sourced beans on-site since 2013

Sweeten Creek

Serving award-winning coffee from Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year with Friend2Farmer direct trade support program

River Arts District

Full espresso bar with house-made syrups and nitro cold brew on tap in the River Arts District's vibrant five-points corner

South Slope Brewing District

South Slope spot partnering with Cooperative Coffee Roasters, serving properly pulled espresso alongside house-made syrups

Falconhurst

West Asheville neighborhood cafe focused on balance and coordination across coffee, food, and hospitality elements

UNC Asheville Campus

Café and roastery serving single-estate coffees alongside plant-forward fare, with a vintage truck presence at local markets

Fletcher

Fletcher coffee shop serving Counter Culture Coffee since 1993, with house-made pastries and espresso drinks in a renovated historic building

Bear Creek

West Asheville coffee bar serving Cooperative Coffee alongside NY bagels, locally baked goods, and loose-leaf teas in a relaxed neighborhood setting

Bear Creek

Yemeni coffee specialist serving traditional mofawar with cardamom alongside matcha and espresso drinks in a spacious West Asheville cafe

Downtown

Downtown Asheville cafe serving solid cortados and espresso with house-made pastries and bagels in an art-filled space

Woodfin

Riverside roastery showcasing quality espresso equipment and thoughtful brewing alongside peaceful waterfront seating and trail access