David C.
Google
Found this place after searching for local coffee shops and reading Google Reviews on it.
This is a small, locally-owned coffee shoppe using locally roasted beans. The owner (Chuck) runs his business alone and does an amazing job. I visited for the first time yesterday, October 21st. I had an Autumn Honduras, which is a light roast made by Dynamite Roasting Co (local). It was excellent. There’s a choice of pastries and bagels (also local), a gluten-free muffin option, and scones, which Chick makes himself in-house. I was unable to try the scones yesterday because of a dairy allergy. When Chuck found this out, he said to come back tomorrow and he would make some fresh vegan ones. I did return today and he had them ready to go. Delicious! I don’t think you can ask for better customer service than that. This is a MUST STOP in Asheville, NC if you are a coffee lover and like supporting local businesses. This area, especially the Biltmore Village area, was devastated last year by the flooding. Most businesses are still struggling to get tourists back, so go visit these local shops. Look, you could go to Starbucks down the road, and waste your money on inferior coffee, but why????
BTW, there is a review on this place that says, “the latte is $9 here and everything is overpriced, and you are forced to tip on top of that.” Completely false! People should be ashamed of themself for lying. If you don’t like the place, fine, but don’t lie! I can tell you that from my two visits here, that if you aren’t happy Chuck will make it right.
- David