The Ugly Mug

I used to come here about once a week or more a few years ago, but stopped drinking coffee until recently, so I stopped back in, the place is just as "homey" feeling now as it was then. I asked the female barista (she's very kind) for a recommendation (it was dark chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut maybe ?) Delicious to the last drop! As I was leaving the other male barista, asked me if I start everyday with a coffee and no food (I guiltily replied yes) and from their and through his recommendation I found myself over a hot cinnamon roll driving down the road ..icing all over my steering wheel. Glad I chose to come back and glad I got the cinnamon roll!

The Ugly mug is one of my favorite stops. They have great coffee, tea selections and delicious pastries. I personally love the spinach and feta croissant. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The drive through window is a great option for someone in a rush. Hope you get a chance to stop by and try it out.

We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and delicious coffee. They have a nice selection of coffee and tea. We ordered an iced vanilla latte, snickers latte, a zebra mocha and regular mocha. We enjoyed our choices. They also have an assortment of pastries.

A+ Experience! We attended an event just outside of Hendersonville and wanted a coffee for the three hour ride home. Stopped by here from a Google search. We used the drive-through. Barista's were very friendly. I asked for something unique and she provided a delicious raspberry mocha that she designed herself. I told her that my wife wanted a caffeine boost but didn't like the taste of coffee. "No problem at all", she says and makes a wonderful sweet seasonal caramel flavor that my wife loved. We will definitely be visiting again when we return to Hendersonville.

My fiance and I love The Ugly Mug! It's a very unique and cozy little spot. You would pass right by it if you weren't looking. (But I hope you're looking) The service is always kind and friendly, the drinks are great, and the small bites are tasty. I really enjoy that there are a good mix of older and younger folks that hang out there. That just tells me that this coffee shop is loved by all generations :)) They also have a convenient drive thru!

Absolutely loved this awesome local joint! The Ugly Mug encapsulates exactly why local coffee shops are my favorite; the coffee( hot & frappe) was delicious, the atmosphere was authentic, relaxed, and fun(love the English bulldog decor); this was the perfect spot for my wife & I to grab a coffee, and I recommend it wholeheartedly! I rarely ever order a second cup, but this place was awesome, so it was worth it!

The sugar cookie winter special coffee is absolutely 💯 mouth watering! I highly recommend you stop by on your way to work to energize your day and get you into holiday vibes! Great service and fair pricing for gourmet coffee!

First time visiting today with my friend today after recently moved to the area. Great service and atmosphere but the drip coffee was over brewed (only choices were dark and medium dark roast). For my friend and I who drink coffee black, not drinkable. I ordered a bagel with cream cheese which was toasted too being hard as a rock. Maybe this was an off day. We'll give it another chance soon.

This is the cutest coffee shop! My daughter loves the Caramel Cooler and my friend got a hot hazelnut frappe. They also have fruit smoothies you can add Greek yogurt to. We also got some ham and cheese croissants which were great, cappuccino muffins and apple fritters. Everything was delicious. Everyone who works there is so kind and helpful. Definitely support your local businesses and this one is amazing!

Cool little coffee shop. Relaxed vibe and delicious drinks. They have games. Enjoyed listening to a young woman teach her friend to play chess. Clean bathrooms and easy parking.

Such a fun little spot we happened upon today! There were plenty of options on the menu but we went with an iced caramel macchiato and iced clockwork orange through the drive thru. Service was great and very educational! Will definitely return when in the area.

I came for the chai and would go back for the frapps and snacks haha. Wish the chai had more spice in it, but the Capt. Jack was pretty good (even though I'm not a coffee gal lol). But that cherry croissant was the bessssttt

This is cool little coffee shop. Nice selection of coffee and tea. Also pastries. Also loose leaf tea. I recommend it.

The quiche is really good, so is the cappuccino. The service is pretty quick. They also have cold drinks the frappuccino with three shots of expresso is delicious

Great local spot! Fantastic iced coffees and the staff is always friendly. Love the drive through option as well!

Super nice staff. I loved having my coffee in a real glass mug. The space is clean and quiet which was perfect work working. I do wish they had some more food options.

Finding this great little coffee shop was a delightful surprise! The drink menu is expansive. The barista was knowledgeable and efficient. We definitely want to go back!

Husband loves going here, great service and he sees Matt there. Going to try our 4 year old and see how it goes.

Good cold brew. Love the flavor selection. Also love the fact that they have a drive thru window.

Coming home from Hendersonville, me and my S/O wanted dessert after lunch but nothing big - coffee ! We read online this place offers boba, but currently it's only fruit flavored popping boba. Instead, I ordered one of the cafes speciality drinks - a Clockwork Orange. My chocolatey drink is very sweet, but perfect for a dessert ! My S/O says the taro thick and refreshing. Great little coffee spot!

Had to find a place for work since my hip coworking office decided to take Post Thanksgiving off. Came here because they had a "Print, Copy, Fax" sign on their window that screamed for vagabond office workers like myself. The Ugly Mug gave me a place of warmth and food during my lack of office crisis. The vibe kinda resembles a 1880 Chinese Opium den splitting up the booths with translucent scarlet curtains and paper lanterns radiating a comfort vibe. Each booth has a 6 prong outlet for a whole gamer set up (not that I would even think about doing that for work cough cough). Very friendly staff and over 50 varieties of tea makes this place a one of a kind experience, at least as far as coffee shops go. Ended up spending over $20 here, which is more that I should have spent, their cinnamon rolls were just so good. Lunch is not their greatest strength. They have more sweets and baked goods for food. Had to sustain a sugar rush for lunch while here. This is now on the go to list for working, tea snobbery, and hopefully a D&D group. Still looking for that.

Delightful coffee shop! Just what you would want, small and intimate. Tremendous atmosphere. The barista was delightful. Strongly recommend.

Great coffee and great staff! They do have to compete tho. Like every coffee house in area, how about puttin creme and maybe milk out for coffee drinkers? And maybe a water jug. Pretty much standard fare. Just FYI.

My sisters and I were near Henderson, NC for a girls getaway to celebrate one sister's birthday and met up with a Brother-in-law and nephew here before going hiking. So many choices, very reasonable prices. Awesome atmosphere as there were booths, tables, and even lounge chairs . . Very welcoming. Nephew got a smoothie and we enjoyed hanging around, drinking coffee (or popping in those chocolate-covered coffee beans).

I love this place. I love the fact that they have a drive thru. I love the fact that they have ice cubes made of coffee. I love the great service, yummy products, and long 'open' hours . Just go - you'll love it too!

Yah, pretty solid place. I went there for a group discussion, and it was easily accomplished. It's definitely not the kind of place where the worker comes over and sees if you need anything. Not particularly posh. But as far as you know your general coffee house requirements, it does the trick. If this were a car, it would be a 2010 Toyota Camry, silver.

BETTER THAN STARBUCKS. Great service. Fast. Friendly. Awesome local small business. Very reasonable prices.

Consistent coffee. I like their hot or blended milk drinks. Good service. Quick lines.

It's a catchy name, but there's nothing "ugly" about it. This is one of those coffee shops where you walk in and say, "Man, they don't make 'em like this anymore." The Ugly Mug has your coffee and lattes, and those other coffee drinks that are like drinking a candy bar, as well as a selection of pastries. Service is good, but I wish this shop had a little more space. The furnishings make it feel homey, but this coffee shop also sports a drive-thru!

Ugly indeed, for sure the "Mug",sorry for the bad review, it surly was not the service the lady that helped me was in fact really nice but my coffee and the scone I had not so much . Because of the really good reviews I thought I could just stop in Hendersonville for coffee instead of Asheville big mistake. First of all the coffee is not handcrafted at all everything comes out of a machine like in a gas station? Not very warm either no nice foam. Thee scone didn't look appetizing but I was hungry and in a " don't judge the book by the cover" mood but should have , they had three kind they all looked identical and my apple - cinnamon was tasteless and pretty stale. Now to the " Mug" aka the to go cup , styrofoam???? I mean for real guys? This stuff NEVER gets out of a landfill , makes me mad ! So you make a few cent more and ruin the environment?Also why no raw sugar in a jar? It's so easy. I m not going to come back there are plenty of places downtown that do a better job.

The Ugly Mug was fantastic. We went there twice while we were in town. The drive thru made it safe and easy during these Covid times and the staff was friendly. The Cafe Cooler with coffee ice cubes was great on a hot summer day. We also tried the Crunchy Toffee Frappe that was probably the best frappe I have had. Do yourself a favorite and give them a try. YUM!

Husband and I went in on a Saturday morning to grab coffee and get some work done. Free wifi, super cozy environment, and delicious coffee. I got the Allman Bro's latte and he got an Americano and both were awesome. Friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to sit, sip, chat, read, or work. We also thought it was very cool that they have a drive through window. We'll definitely be back!

Good food and warm people. My husband and I went for week date and was quite pleasant.

This is my first visit here and it will probably be my last. There was a Costa Rican coffee here but it wasn't fresh. There is a teenager here rambling on about her boyfriend like anybody cares in a loud voice. The chairs are comfortable.

Came in 15mins after closing...oops only to be greeted by grandma and granddaughter still offered to fulfill our latte cravings..and couldn't help pick up a pecan bar and raspberry scone. Nice to see family values taught within a small business as Ava handled the financial transaction. Treat your customers right and they'll be customers for life. We'll be back!

I was there on vacation from Seattle the coffee Capitol. There nothing like a great personality making your coffee in morning. Lydia has that, Very up beat and very knowledgeable of ugly mugs coffee.

The Ugly Mug has been a good coffee shop and has a strong local patronage, but as often happens, the baristas seem to miss mark. It used to be, with the previous staff, one could order any drink on the menu and it would be served precisely as ordered. The last few times we've visited the drinks weren't made to order. One example: I ordered a cappuccino and was served a latte with too much milk. Another example: the order was a bulldog (espresso, caramel and froth). Again there was too much milk and little caramel flavor. The cool thing about the bulldog was they used real caramel; not artificial caramel flavoring or sauce. And, a third example is the drinks were served in styrofoam to go cups with plastic lids. We had asked for our drinks in mugs as we wanted to sit and enjoy them. Plus, in previous years they had music (coffee house genre) playing or a live local musician. That's gone. It's sad to see the decline of old favorite. I may try again, but there are more options very close.

Great drink, atmosphere, people, and service! Great place to meet clients or friends.

The owner has a Heart....& it shows. Warmest place I know. Locals here------- not tourists.

I grew up in Hendersonville and used to go to the Ugly Mug regularly after school to do homework and socialize with friends. Over a decade later, I never visit home without a trip to the Ugly Mug, often several trips. The coffee is top notch (and I drink a lot of coffee); I currently live in NYC and honestly prefer the coffee at Ugly Mug to anywhere I've found in the Big Apple. The owners are extremely friendly and kind, and encourage customers to bring in laptops and make themselves at home while enjoying their coffee. Definitely one of the best coffee shops in western NC!

I've only been here one time the experience was a little different. coffee was good just some confusion with what we was ordering not sure if it was me or the staff but we got it straightened out quickly. So at the end it was a very Nice place to sit and drink coffee had a very comfortable sofa to sit on. I will definitely give them another try. They do have sandwiches cookies and maybe some other stuff not really sure.

Great coffee, service, and selection! What more is there to want? I've lived in the area for 2 years now and I must say, this is my new go-to coffee place. It's cheaper than Starbucks, more yummy, and wow- the pastries. All fresh and home made. This place is GREAT! Definitely stop by at least one time if you're in the area- I guarantee you'll fall in love.

The ugly mug is awesome. The owner and the people who work there are very nice and the coffee is good. I especially appreciate the huge selection of bulk teas and coffees. Way more than I am used to seeing in a small town coffee shop. Great job! Well worth the visit.

Very good coffee joint that feels homey. I believe I've seen Joey's NY Bagels in there, which is a huge bonus.

This place is awesome! Excellent coffee and friendly staff! The booths have shareable power outlets, making being able to work here much easier. Five stars!

Good brew, quiet place. Hard to get online (enter code and still gives you a hassle).

Best kept secret in Hendo. Convenient drive through, friendly staff and hands down BEST ICED COFFEE around!

Came here for a work meeting. Wonderful service, great hot chocolate, and clean friendly atmosphere.

Yummy flavored coffee & fabulous service! Almond & soy alternatives but the taste just as good as hubbys real milk blend. Friendly, fast, affordable & local!

Cozy little coffee shop in Hendersonville. Friendly staff and lots of speciality coffee drinks. I went with the zebra mocha

Love The Ugly Mug! Wonderful coffee, lattes. Had a Chai Latte the other day...wonderful!!!! Pastries good, too. Love their service, smiling faces. They go out of their way to accommodate their customers! What more could you want!!!!!

The Ugly Mug makes the best latte in town! I love that they have a drive thru and the staff is usually very friendly and will go out of their way to make your drink exactly the way you like it. I have brought out of town guests here and they have never been disappointed. :) update: lately it hasn't been quite as good, but it's still better than other places in town

I love this shop. Not only do they make the best flavored coffee drinks in town, but they also carry the best selection of teas in the area. The shop is always spiffy clean, and I am one to notice the dust. The eclectic space, spurs creativity and thought, just as a good coffee shop should!

Free internet, electrical outlets at every table, and afghans on the stuffy old chairs.... this place has pretty much all I need. It can get a little talky from time-to-time, and the Fox news on the television is a bit of a distraction, but all that's outweighed by the benefits previously mentioned. I do wish they had a better selection of food--right now they've got an unexciting and small choice of muffins and scones. Ok, they're now carrying Joey's Bagels, probably the best thing that's happened to H'ville since Cherokee people came.

The coffee was good, the seating comfy and cozy, however the young guy at the counter let me stand in front of him to wait to place a second coffee order while he continued on talking, apparently not concerned about me at all, to a man behind me about something social and not relevant to restaurant business. Also, there was Christian music playing and all sorts of religious stuff up on bathroom walls, which seems kind of offputting in a place that doesn't specifically market itself as a Christian coffeehouse.

We eat at Monte's next door at least twice a week and the Ugly Mug is the ONLY way to finish up our lunch break. McKenzie is just about the sweetest girl around and she is probably 92% of the reason we end up there. OK, maybe 100% of the reason! Great coffee, well-worn couches......I recommend the Grasshopper, it don't get no better!

This place is a great little shop with several different blends to try. Couches and recliners to do work in comfort. The Appalachian blend is the best in my opinion.