Summit Coffee River Arts District

An absolutely beautiful coffee shop that greets you at the entrence to The Foundy! I stopped here after yoga (which is in the same building) and tried one of their seasonal flavors in their cold brew nitro. It had real maple syrup and tasted incredible. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the courtyard had tons of seating for a lovely morning drink! Highly recommended 🤩

Such a cute spot! Sadly, they were completely sold out of their pastries today. But I was able to try some of their coffee and it was not disappointing!! I’m glad they do not charge for milk substitutes like many other coffee shops do. Even though there was a line, our order came out fairly quick. I’m sure the employees were feeling overwhelmed with the crowed because I could see it on their faces and one employee had a poor attitude. Understandably, we all have bad days so I’m sure today was just one of those days.

Unfortunately it looks like Summit Coffee is no longer at this location. On their website it looks like they have 2 locations 1 is a truck next to Hi-wire brewing at 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC 28801… Google Maps is still showing this location is open while Apple Maps shows it as permanently closed so I wanted to make sure it didn’t confuse anyone else!

Good coffee - single origin light roasted beans. One single origin espresso that was well made into a flat white with almost no bitterness- best I’ve had in Asheville so far. Atmosphere - calm, relaxing, open spaces with comfortable decor and lots of seating. I love the loft space and the mountain mural on the outside of the building. Staff - made a good coffee, able to describe different pour over options.

We stopped here randomly, as we were in the arts district. It was just okay. The coffee was okay, the service was kind of sub par. They didn't seem super interested in serving us. There was also a lot of construction or something happening. It was noisy and not comfortable. The staff seemed to be very preoccupied with that, which I understand. I just think that when there are strange circumstances at work, you cannot act chaotic. You kind of have to roll with it. It's not like it sucked, but I would not go out of my way to go back just for the coffee (which is not likely anyway, since I don't live in Asheville). If I happen to be there again during coffee hour one day, then maybe.

Trendy coffee shop with an industrial-boho esthetic ~ great for knocking out work on your laptop, meeting a friend, or treating yourself on a self-date. Things you should know: I. PARKING There's a free private lot in front of the entryway. This location is my favorite because it's in the colorful River Arts District, so you can aimlessly wander the galleries once you've gotten stir-crazy from sitting. II. SERVICE Timely and kind ~ no complaints. You place your dirty dishes in the plastic bin they provide when you're done with them. You'll see it when you go to order. III. QUALITY You can't go wrong with their coffee, but their pastries are also delish. We got the chocolate chip scone, and although it looks dry it was moist in the middle. IV. CAPACITY We came on a late Monday morning and this place was so packed we were worried we wouldn't be able to find a seat.

The space is unique and well thought out. The coffee was excellent. If we had more time and all the spots weren’t full, we would’ve stayed to work for a while.

I love this place! The coffee is amazing and crafted with love, whole bean coffee of all different flavors and boldness are sold here. They also have a whole bean decaf blend that tastes great. The staff are always friendly and greet you with a smile.

The coffee was sooooo good! Cute spot with a chill vibe. They don't charge extra for Oatmilk which was super cool. Ordered a brown sugar caramel latte and it was just so delicious. Highly recommend

Disappointed. The staff were blah and not engaging. There was a seasonal menu on the computer in front of me while I was ordered and I decided to get the lucky charms inspired iced latte and the summer camp. They didn't taste as advertised and one was supposed to have graham crackers on it and the other lucky charms. I mean, if you aren't going to do it like that don't put it on your menu. Anyways, the coffee lacked flavor and tasted like Dunkin but way more $$ that combined with the service lacking and the drinks not being prepared as advertised made me not like the place. There's way better options.

I've been to this location of Summit Coffee a couple times now and it does not disappoint (and it's even more awesome that there is a location in Atlanta)! This location in the RAD has a large outdoor seating area that is convenient for when I have the pup in tow - but not allowed indoors. I especially love the seasonal drinks they have on rotation. I stopped by once during the fall season and once during the winter and I loved trying different coffee beverages. The fall drink of choice was a shaken dirty oat pumpkin chai. Phew that was a mouthful. It's definitely not for the faint of heart but I absolutely loved it. The winter spice latte was the definition of winter in cup. On the menu, they show it as an iced drink but you can get it as a hot latte, too. Definitely my go-to coffee shop when I'm in the River Arts District!

i just had THE BEST experience at this coffee shop!! located in the river arts district, theres lots of space outside and we brought our pup. I have visited multiple times, and everyone has been super friendly. I was having difficulty with my birthday drink on my app, and the person taking my order was so patient and helped me out. i wanted to try something different and i got lots of helpful suggestions on what flavor combos to try. IT. WAS. DELICIOUS! (it was actually lavender/oat/caramel, not vanilla*). I just love this spot and recommend to anyone asking for a coffee spot. I've bought whole beans in the past as well, also great!!! Can't wait for my next visit :)

Summit Coffee is a great place for not just meeting people, but also getting work done. Spacious shop with plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. I came here around 11am on a Sunday. Initially, there was a long line but to my surprise, we didn't have to wait that long (at most 10 mins). Fast service and on top of that, friendly staff! I ordered their seasonal special Blueberry Coffee Soda with Thyme. If you like coffee tonic or you're feeling adventurous, this drink won't disappoint! Very pleasing to the eye and a nice spritzy taste on a hot summer day. I also bought a bag of coffee and asked them to grind it up for me, and they gladly did so. I didn't know this but the staff told me that it actually came with free drip coffee, but since I already had my coffee, he took a discount on my bag. Really appreciate the generosity. Be sure to check out the surrounding shops and restaurants nearby!

Trendy coffee shop with an industrial-boho esthetic ~ great for knocking out work on your laptop, meeting a friend, or treating yourself on a self-date. Things you should know: I. PARKING There's a free private lot in front of the entryway. This location is my favorite because it's in the colorful River Arts District, so you can aimlessly wander the galleries once you've gotten stir-crazy from sitting. II. SERVICE Timely and kind ~ no complaints. You place your dirty dishes in the plastic bin they provide when you're done with them. You'll see it when you go to order. III. QUALITY You can't go wrong with their coffee, but their pastries are also delish. We got the chocolate chip scone, and although it looks dry it was moist in the middle. IV. CAPACITY We came on a late Monday morning and this place was so packed we were worried we wouldn't be able to find a seat.

I love Summit Coffee. It is tucked away in the graffiti district in AVL. I usually grab up a bag of beans to take back home to Michigan. You will be happy you did! The dirty chai is a good one also. There is something for everyone here, as well as ample seating to chat or work remotely! Go visit Summit Coffee! It's one of the best in Asheville.

Cute coffee shop in a fun area of Asheville near the river. Wish we had more time to explore. I had a rum cold brew and it was tasty. I just wish the barista was more helpful when we asked for suggestions...they just replied "we pretty much have what other places do". Come on...you're such a cute shop, I know you had unique coffees!

Visited here this morning for a work meeting and everything was absolutely pleasant from start to end. The line was short at 9 am. The bathrooms were clean and had signage inclusive for all. Loved the decor and local art highlights. The staff greeted me immediately and were helpful with starting a tab. They also have a discount for bringing your own mug. I had to run to my car to grab it. Love that environmentalist perk. Also shoutout and sorry to the barista who washed my cup. The oat milk iced latte was a delight. It was a bit sweet due to the oat milk but the flavor was awesome (as the barista promised). I also got a pastry- strawberry. It was like "melt in your mouth" good. Flaky and sweet and full of flavor. They also had scones and banana bread (vegan) that looked good. The outside space is nice but pretty sunny. Get there early or prepared to tan. They have indoor seating too. Great rad coffee shop.

Hip cafe spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Tasty and unique drink menu. Lots of cool art work and murals to check out nearby.

Very strange little area that was rather confusing as a whole but Summit Coffee was worth navigating it to try. Pretty basic as far as coffee goes. I had a hot maple sea salt latte and my hubby had his basic americano... both were fine overall. If we lived here we would go back and try other flavors and options to get a better idea overall. Try it out. The staff are kind and fast! Enjoy the art that surrounds you while you sip your drink. We did!

Loved the cozy vibe of this coffee shop nestled in the River Arts District. The menu offerings and staff were great. Nice to grab a drink and walk around the area looking at the art and visiting nearby shops.

Finally found a GREAT latte here in North Carolina! Nice coffee shop with friendly staff. Store closes at 7pm.

Cute and convenient local chain- I recommend their seasonal flavors like their "campfire" latte!

Summit coffee is the ultimate "You know the vibes" coffee shop experience in Asheville. It's all the best parts of Asheville: Edgy, Unpredictable, Beloved. And for that reason you'll typically find this place packed. If you're lucky to secure a table, grab it so you can station there to get some work done. It's not a quite coffee shop by any means but if you want a fun coffee beverage, cool art, and a cooler atmosphere, then this is a place to check out! I got the Orange chocolate latte. It's not too sweet but just decadent enough to be almost savory. And balanced out with cinnamon topping.

Coffee at its best. Don't miss this place and great if you work remote.

My order: orange spice oat milk latte (not sure if that's the actual name, it was seasonal). Needed a pick me up and hand warmer on my way to Blue Ridge Parkway. This latte was perfect. Tasted exactly like Terry's orange chocolates which gave me all sorts of holiday warmth and fuzzies. The flavors of espresso, orange and oat milk were well balanced and equally prominent. Friendly staff. Located in River Arts district with funky exterior art. Many people were hanging out and working when I popped in.

Ordered a latte,it was horrible. You couldn't even taste any coffee in it, just strange aftertaste.

From the big open space to the really delicious food to the oh so perfect coffee I love this little coffee shop. Pour overs are my favorite but their specials are devious and inventive. Hands down one of my favorite coffee shops in Asheville.

Great vibes and drinks!! It can get quite crowded, but worth it if you want some good coffee time.

Great spot for remote work on a sunny day as their outdoor area was very peaceful. The inside was nice as well but a little too chilly for me to work comfortably. Drink: As a chai latte lover I can't help but order one everywhere I go. I'd have to give this one a 7/10!

Very sub par coffee but people were super friendly. Go here if you want to feel welcome and just have an average cup of coffee which isn't bad. Ambiance felt like a mountain shop which was what drew us.

The service was awful. Employees were so rude and talked like they had no idea what they were doing. They did not smile and their tone was rude. Other wise the drinks were good and the vibes were cute

Coolest coffee place ever ever been to. Great service with patience for recommendations & cute places to sit and relax.

Tucked into the revitalized River Arts District is this unique, industrial-style cafe. They have many unique and seasonal lattes, and seem to relish experimenting with flavor combinations. This space was great for working remotely, with plenty of seating (especially outside) and outlets. However, the upstairs section is currently closed and used for storage, so that significantly reduces the amount of indoor seating. I ordered the blueberry honeysuckle latte, the flavor reminiscent of a blueberry danish. The flavors were good, but at almost $7 for a 12oz latte, I'm not sure if I could say it was worth the cost, especially considering that the milk was over-aerated, bubbly, and no attempt was made at latte art or microfoam. One of the reasons I choose local craft cafes over large chains like Starbucks is for speciality flavors and high quality coffee, and I can't say that this latte fit that bill, particularly at that price point. The barista who took my order was very friendly and helpful! No qualms with my service here. Food options are limited, so if you plan on working here all day, you may need to either bring a sandwich or run out to get some food. I will probably order a regular black coffee the next time I come here, since the latte was underwhelming. I've heard great things about their coffee roaster, so I'll update this review once I've had a chance to try their black coffee. OVERALL: I'd come back! The space was gorgeous, the staff were friendly, and the drink was good, if overpriced Parking: plenty of free parking in the gravel lot outside What I got: blueberry honeysuckle latte with almond milk What I recommend: Probably just a black coffee

Cool atmosphere, would be a good spot to sit and work. We did takeaway because we had our pup with us. Yelp says dog friendly, unfortunately it snowed overnight so there was nowhere to sit outside with him and the door asked service dogs only inside. Ethiopian brew x2 and an avocado bagel. Ethiopian was good, well priced. The avocado bagel was very pricey, especially for a smear of avocado on a bagel. There was an up charge for the everything bagel of $1 but honestly without that it would've been lack luster. The red pepper flake gave it another layer of flavor we enjoyed. Overall a neat experience.

I love Summit Coffee! I went here this summer with a friend and stayed there to read for a few hours. The vibes are very comfortable, and the music is not too loud. Servers were very friendly, too. I am honestly not much of a coffee drinker, but I do love all kinds of tea. I got an iced oat milk matcha latte, and it was literally the BEST matcha latte I have ever had!! The flavor was perfectly balanced--it was sweet but the sweetener did not overpower the deep matcha flavor. Usually, I think that alternative milks don't taste great in matcha lattes, but it still tasted great in this matcha latte. If everything else at Summit is as good as the matcha, then I assure you that you will enjoy it!

I'm not much of a coffee drinker. My daughter put our order online. When we got there it said it wasn't ready yet. When we walked in the guy at the counter rudely told us that the order was ready. Both orders were wrong but we excepted them. My husband went back in to tell the manager who was nice that the order was wrong and he corrected one of the coffees. The assistant manager (female) came out and was extremely rude and said the boy at the counter was nice and just quiet. When I told her it's ok and that some people are different from others (I meant it nice) she said "it wasn't a nice thing to say!" Really lady! That says more about you then me when you see something as an insult that was meant for good it means that you don't accept people who are different. Long story but I was ready to move on but my husband went in and they were exposed! Universe, baby!

I ordered an oat latte and it was amazing! It is a great spot with indoor and outdoor seating located in the Arts District. You can grab your coffee and walk around. Great place to hang out with your family and friends!

First off, let's agree on one thing: COFFEE IS NOT HARD TO MAKE. But based on the egos here, they certainly think they are geniuses. They are not. The service is by surly and unhappy people. Unhappy customer service - that's just wonderful... The manager is not a nice person and exhibits lousy customer service. I guess cbad behaviors trickle down. This is so basic, I'm amazed they don't get it. People buy from people, and if those people are lousy at customer service, people just go somewhere else. I recommend you do just that. The drinks are ok, and they have a real espresso machine and use a tamper to fit the espresso pulls, something you won't find at Starbucks. That is probably the only redeeming quality of this joint. The place is nice enough.. You can stay there for hours and they won't bother you. That's because they do not care about you at all. Three things: The freaking bathroom is always out of order. People, coffee will make you pee. Fix the darned bathroom. Btw, when the first bathroom was closed, they put a sign on the other one too. But it wasn't broken. They just used it for employees. Perfect: ignore customer needs and give them only to the employees. Finally, the roof has leaked for months, and instead of fixing it, they put buckets everywhere. Nice touch, guys. The whole place looks like a war zone with dripping ceilings. And the owners are never there, which is probably why the employees don't care. No one is managing them. They just collect the cash. In summary: nice place, surly help, no bathroom. UPDATE: Summit 'management asked me to not return due to this Yelp review. How petty and heavy-handed is that? Hope they close down soon. They certainly aren't keeping the place up, with a leaky room and closed bathrooms. And their COO/CEO Tim Helfrich is a piece of work. This shop just doesn't get it. At all.

We bought a pour over coffee maker a while ago and needed coffee beans. We were out and about so we stopped by to get some due to it being in close proximity to where we were at the time. However we really enjoyed the beans and have continued to go back to summit for beans each and every time. They have a wide variety of beans and it was fun trying different roasts. We recently got an espresso maker and used their Kilimanjaro beans, it's the same bean they use for their espresso. It's a medium roast and produced a really great espresso shot. Plus when you buy a bag of coffee, you get a free drip coffee as well. Located in the river arts district, their building is covered in art and is surrounded by food, a brewery, winery, skatepark, and a ton of art studios. They have a cozy indoor seating area as well as seating outside (and surrounded by art). Summit is a great place to grab some beans, a coffee, a tea, and/or a pastry!

Hit or miss. Sometimes service is friendly and efficient and other times it's sloppy. It's so easy to make a great cup of coffee at home. Why bother with a place whose service is simply ok.

Visited on a beautiful Wednesday morning & loveddd that they had housemade seasonal syrups! Got an iced blueberry honeysuckle latte with iced coffee. Reasonably priced & has plenty of seatings both inside & outside. Greatly recommend!

A neat place tucked in to a reformed industrial area. Big space with a cool vibe. Super friendly and efficient staff- don't stress about a line because they work thru it quickly without losing the personal service! Ordered the chai latte with almond milk- just enough spice!

Let me explain my two-star review. The coffee is good and the environment was nice (lots of young people with laptops) but I had bad service. All I ordered was a latte and bottled water at the counter. I paid, got my water and stood aside to wait, and wait, and wait. Several people who ordered after me were getting their drinks while I was still wondering where mine one. One of the baristas finally asked me what I ordered and I showed him my receipt. He apologized and said they never relayed my order. I'll chalk that up to a mistake and hope they'd do better next time. We sat outdoors on socially distanced tables and enjoyed the air and sun.

Super cool location. Ton of seating inside and outside, and a really great feel inside. If not for COVID, I would hang inside, but outside was nice too. They had two drip coffees, which was great because I was able to have the light roast. I believe it was a columbian and ethiopian. I tend to prefer single origin coffees, but this was an outstanding cup of coffee that really came to life as it cooled and drank well for hours. I didn't have an espresso drink, but I tried a friends...it was good, but more of a crowd pleaser than the coffee.

All around a really amazing coffee shop! The service was great, the coffee was delicious, and the shop itself would be a really cool place to hang out (they're really only offering to go right now). My friends and I all ordered something different, and everyone loved their drink. They make their syrups in house and you can taste the difference. Also, check out their super cute sticker collection!

This place was cute and quick service for a Saturday morning. Not the best latte I've had, but it was pretty good. The oat milk was aerated too much and bubbly instead of micro foam but I think they were in a rush. The barista was helpful!

This was a great atmosphere with lots of outlets to work. The staff was very courteous. And most important, the pumpkin chai was delicious!! The area it was located in was super fun. I bought a bag of coffee beans to take home and I've been enjoying it for the past couple weeks.

I ordered the seasonal drink. It was called the sugar plum vanilla latte. With almond milk. Honestly this is some of the best coffee ever drank before. From the first sip I loved how creamy and foamy this coffee was. There were so many flavor profiles in my drink. The vanilla was subtle but the aftertaste was rich and nutty. It was not too sweet at all. Once you sipped the coffee it felt like it melted and dissolved into your tongue. I could talk all day about how incredibly amazing this coffee is but truly you have to try it for your self! All the ingredients, including the almond milk tastes so fresh. Again best coffee ever! The price was about $6 for the largest size so it was a great deal for the price. 100% recommended and I will be returning! Excellent job guys!

I love it here. The drinks I've tried are all tasty, the playlist is fun but not too distracting, the chairs and tables are comfortable, and the merch is cute. I've been here a couple times during my week of vacation to just chill and read books. It's really a great, chill spot.

Visiting the town. The 2nd worst cappuccino I have had in life. The espresso is seriously under extracted, which makes it as sour as cranberry juice. Wife's latte had same issue.

This is a cool place for coffee but I wasn't impressed with their selection and also Pourover is not available. I tried the drip coffee and a cappuccino. Both had a very good taste and loved it.

Really cute interior and the service was excellent. Everyone was very sweet. The coffee and pastry I had were awesome. I also loved the graffiti and murals around the outside of the surrounding buildings and the coffee shop itself. Highly recommend.

This is a great coffee shop if you're looking to be somewhere off the street. This could work for larger groups, as there are a few long tables. The atmosphere is nice, and it's very clean. I'm no coffee pro, but, they serve some of the best coffee I've had in Asheville.

First time here. I have a fav coffee spot in Asheville but this one is a competitor. Disappointed they did not have the Cubano as listed on a past menu. However, the horchata latte was on point.

The male barista was very rude and aggressive towards the other patrons. I was sitting enjoying my coffee and the barista started yelling at patrons to move while they were waiting for the coffee they ordered. From my angle they were not blocking the path and the barista just seemed to be aggressive and judging their appearance. They were not very welcoming here and don't think I'll be back.

Wonderful casual place for a cuppa coffee or home-baked goods. Indoor and outdoor seating ... outdoor with the creative Asheville graffiti all around. Friendly and chill. Wi-Fi

We stopped into this coffee shop on their one year anniversary of being open. They're located in a part of the River Arts District that we'd never seen before. It was the phenomenal street art that caused us to pull over our car and take photos, then stop for a bit of caffeination. The staff were super happy and friendly and told us all about their anniversary party that would be happening later that day, including a latter art making contest! The place is filled with plants, which makes it feel homey and lovely. There were groups hanging out, as well as people working on laptops. Your typical coffee shop, with an Asheville twist!

My favorite coffee shop in town without a doubt. The space has tons of natural light, is decorated beautifully and feels so inviting! The coffee bar is located in the middle of the cafe instead of tucked along a wall which gives the space a nice flow. The baristas are all very friendly and happy to help with anything. I'll be honest and say that every time I go in I get a latte with almond milk and cinnamon and therefore haven't tasted much but the lattes are always A+ quality and have lovely foam art on top.