Malaprop's Cafe — specialty coffee in Asheville
The Rhu — specialty coffee in Asheville
Rowan Coffee — specialty coffee in Asheville
Summit Coffee Grove Arcade — specialty coffee in Asheville
High Five Coffee — specialty coffee in Asheville

Best Coffee in Downtown

5 specialty coffee shops in Downtown, Asheville: Malaprop's Cafe, The Rhu, Rowan Coffee + 2 more. Specialty-only and curated by BrewAtlas, with hours and a map for each spot.

Cafés in Downtown

5 cafés

Malaprop's Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
Malaprop's Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
Malaprop's Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Asheville

Malaprop's Cafe

Downtown, Asheville

Beloved bookstore-café pairing specialty coffee with literary browsing in a community-focused Downtown gathering spot

Opens 9:30 AM tomorrow
The Rhu - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
The Rhu - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
The Rhu - specialty coffee shop in Asheville

The Rhu

Downtown, Asheville

Chef John Fleer's cafe showcasing locally roasted coffee alongside house-baked pastries in a spacious two-level space

Opens 8:30 AM tomorrow
Rowan Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
Rowan Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
Rowan Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Asheville

Rowan Coffee

Downtown, Asheville

Balanced approach to specialty coffee in an apothecary-inspired space, featuring seasonal offerings and local pastry partnerships

Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Summit Coffee Grove Arcade - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
Summit Coffee Grove Arcade - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
Summit Coffee Grove Arcade - specialty coffee shop in Asheville

Summit Coffee Grove Arcade

Downtown, Asheville

Asheville roaster's outpost in the historic Grove Arcade serving their direct-trade beans with fast, efficient service

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
High Five Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
High Five Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Asheville
High Five Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Asheville

High Five Coffee

Downtown, Asheville

Downtown Asheville cafe serving solid cortados and espresso with house-made pastries and bagels in an art-filled space

Open until 6:00 PM

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