The best cafes in Asheville

4 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cats at Play Cafe

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Cats at Play Cafe pairs adoptable kitties with sips of Kitty Town Coffee and playful specials like Blackpurry Campfire Meowtcha or the…

12 Eagle St

“Cats at Play Cafe pairs adoptable kitties with sips of Kitty Town Coffee and playful specials like Blackpurry Campfire Meowtcha or the Bananas Pawster Latte. Pop in when you need a mood boost, leave knowing you helped a rescue inch closer to a forever couch.”

From the Asheville newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Filo Pastries & Post 70 Indulgence Bar

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A menu of classic coffee shop beverages & pastries with bistro fare & cocktails in the evening.

1155 Tunnel Rd

“A menu of classic coffee shop beverages & pastries with bistro fare & cocktails in the evening.”

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Sweets and Seats

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Relaxed café (also an outdoor furniture store) featuring house-baked desserts, boba and shaved ice — plus lattes.

77, 81 Patton Ave

“Relaxed café (also an outdoor furniture store) featuring house-baked desserts, boba and shaved ice — plus lattes.”

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House of Black Cat Magic

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Candle, book, and tarot card selection alongside adoptable cats.

841 Haywood Rd

“Candle, book, and tarot card selection alongside adoptable cats.”

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