Coffee Houses

Gourmet coffee, coffee shops and coffee roasters

Old Europe Coffee House
Old Europe Coffeehouse is on Asheville's funky Lexington Avenue, which is also home to Izzy's Coffee Den and Emerald Lounge.
Asheville is a coffee lover’s paradise that rivals even Seattle for high quality Java. Whether you’re in the mood for a café au lait or a Cubano, chances are you’ll find it at one of Asheville’s many coffee houses and coffee shops. Many local shops roast their own beans for the ultimate in freshness. You’ll also find premium coffees from all over the world, many organically grown and sold under fair trade agreements.

After a leisurely morning strolling through downtown Asheville’s many art galleries or an afternoon of power shopping in Biltmore Village or exploring the Urban Trail, a warm, inviting latté really hits the spot.

In addition to the national chains, these locally-owned coffeehouses offer premium brews to give you a warm feeling inside no matter what the temperature might be outside.

  • Asheville Coffee Roasters offers a variety of coffee drinks, bakery items and freshly roasted coffee beans to take home. (See coffee house map location: 196 Patton Ave)
  • Bean Werks Coffee & Tea is a favorite West Asheville meeting place offering coffee drinks, freshly brewed tea and freshly roasted and ground coffees. (See coffee house map location: 753 Haywood Rd.
  • Biltmore Coffee Traders is a spot where you can hop in for a latté or light lunch, and also take home some of their freshly roasted blends to try at home. (See coffee house map location: 518 Hendersonville Rd.)
  • Dripolator Coffeehouse, is a downtown coffee shop offering breakfast and lunch items in addition to fresh, hot coffee drinks. (See coffee house map location: 144 Biltmore Ave.)
  • Emerald Lounge is a late-night favorite serving up coffee and live entertainment. (See coffee house map location: 112 North Lexington Ave.)
  • Greenberry's Coffee Infusion offers coffee drinks and freshly ground coffee made from organic and fair-trade coffees from around the world. (See coffee house map location: 1550 Hendersonville Rd.)
  • Gourmet Perks is an Asheville institution, offering a full menu in addition to coffee shop favorites. (See coffee house map location: 165 Merrimon Ave.)
  • Izzy's Coffee Den is located on hip, funky Lexington Avenue, and offers a light breakfast and lunch menu to recharge your batteries after a few hours of shopping. (See coffee house map location: 74 N Lexington Ave.)
  • Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe is a favorite downtown hangout for hot coffee, organic brownies and poetry readings are just a few of the things you’ll find. (See coffee house map location: 55 Haywood St.)
  • Old Europe has long been known for their wide selection of freshly-baked European-style pastries. Old Europe now offers a full menu and internationally-inspired coffee drinks. (See coffee house map location: 41 N Lexington Ave.)
  • Perks is a Biltmore Park coffeehouse offering soups, sandwiches, salads and cakes in addition to a selection of favorite coffee drinks. (See coffee shop house location: 1 Town Square Boulevard Suite 150)
  • True Confections is inside the popular Grove Arcade downtown and serves up mochas, cappuccinos, soup, sandwich wraps and sweets. Signs, such as one declaring, "Nobody knows the truffles I've seen," dot the walls to illustrate the coffee shop's devotion to sweets and pastries. (See coffee house map location: 1 Page Ave.)
  • World Coffee Cafe is another favorite place to see and be seen downtown. Situated on a popular pedestrian thoroughfare, World Coffee features decadent desserts and classic coffees with an international flair. (See coffee house map location: 18 Battery Park Ave.)

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