The sort of thing you would expect to find in Asheville, this is a retro shop that prints vinyl records and also has a large cafe. I missed the tour, but stopped in for a quick bite. Their chai was heavily spiced with an intriguing flavor and only a hint of tea aftertaste. The pastry they had on display actually wasn't that great, but I took a nice and chewy chocolate chip cookie to go. The cafe was large and would be a nice place to sit.
Bailey B.
i have been coming to citizen vinyl/session/coda for three years now. as a musician, beverage lover, record collector, and connoisseur of good vibes, i can safely say that this operation is one of the greatest in existence currently. i am not shy to name drop session as my favorite café ever. wishing this building to continue to thrive, especially with moog moving in!!!
Rachel K.
A neat spot, but not what I expected. You can watch them press actual records through a giant window, which was VERY cool! They offer tours, but only for 8 people at a time twice a day. We wanted to get a tour, but not had spots left for days we were available because they are so small. If you want a tour, book in advance! They have a record store in the building as well, but it's very small. They do sell cool merch and also decorative vinyls that they press themselves - no music, simply for display. They're very pretty. A neat experience overall, although a bit underwhelming.
Reuben Brody
This could be a winner if it operated with consistency of service and quality of food. I’ve been disappointed by the staff and service and food too many times to return. So sad because it’s a great space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Bob V.
An innovative jewel in Asheville's crown, Citizen Vinyl is part record-pressing factory, part history lesson, part cafe and part kick-back lounge. Loved the vinyl playlist, loved my Curried Cauliflower Bowl, loved the friendly service and easy vibe, loved looking around at years of time and music distilled into one inimitable concept. I waited too long to experience this place - don't make the same mistake.
Graham Z
Excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin S.
Love this spot. Had the french toast and mushroom melt with cold brew and latte. The latte was a bit sweet but everything was great
Audrey A.
In the same shared space as Sessions Cafe, this little record shop won our hearts. You can find used records and records pressed in-house, They also sell merch and have artwork that is printed on-site as well. We saw someone hard at work making records...was pretty cool to watch. We picked up a print and a record -- and they picked up a family full of fans. We love this place and will definitely come back next time we're in town.
Chaz P.
Best coffeeshop in Asheville hands down! Incredible vibe with the classic vinyl records for sale. Perfection with the Cortado and Pour Over. Amazing food that's so delicious! A must stop every time I'm visiting from out of town!
Hatch Coworking
Not only is this a gem of a spot where you can see records being pressed while you sip on a cozy latte - Cheryl aka the Giddy Chick has taken over Sessions Cafe and made it next level!!! From the Falafel Waffle, to the personal sized quiche, the amazing egg Sammie to the curried cauliflower Buddha bowl, the hardest part is making a decision!!! Don’t sleep on dessert either - Cheryl ran the pastry program for the Inn @ Biltmore and before that the Ritz in both Chicago & NYC. Her Cookies! Her Pastries! OMG!!!Pro tip: She also does custom cakes and pies.Vegetarian options: From the quiche (best ever) to the curried cauliflower Buddha bowl to the falafel waffle, Cheryl has got you covered with any dietary restrictions.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free Options, soooooooo delicious!!!
Lovely atmosphere and the sandwich was delicious. Chef was engaging and it was a pleasure speaking with her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Egg Cheese Sandwich
Will X.
Very cool vinyl store as well as coffee, cocktail, and food shop. They have a ton of vinyl for $5-12 including miles Davis to Thundercat to Metallica.Coffee options are solid and they put in time to give you a lovely coffee art. Food here is solid, especially the chicken sandwich.There's also an upstairs working space.Can be a tad loud and internet may be choppy at times for video calls but otherwise a good space (though few tables have access to outlets so don't plan on staying too long). There's also a super cool vinyl pressing studio here as well. Well worth a visit or hang
Allison M.
I can't believe I've lived here this long, and didn't know the spot existed. Close to downtown, on a little side street, resides, citizen vinyl, and session Café. This is the perfect spot to browse records, listen to some classical music, and have either a Coffee Or Cocktail. They are pretty active online, so you can always see the schedule and hours there. They tend to have a few classical music happenings, as well as some poetry reads and other community art events. The space itself is very beautiful. Open, but somehow still cozy. At the session café, there are some light breakfast options, but they are pretty pricey. They have muffins and cookies that are affordable, but quiches and parfaits that are on the more expensive side. . Everything looks delicious. Since it was afternoon, I opted for a cocktail. They have a small menu, but don't let that deter you. It is still very diverse, and uniquely tailored to the space. The cocktail with espresso was the name of the tropical depression and I loved it. Small and not sweet but full of flavor. Also not cheap but definitely good quality.The service was wonderful, but there can be a long line at times because we weren't instructed to order at the bar regardless of cafe or cocktail. I got some beautiful jazz on a Sunday afternoon and was able to read my book at a cute little table. There's plenty of space whether you are meeting a friend or solo.
Hayley L.
What a cool place! We stopped in to grab a bite (delicious egg and bacon sandwich btw) and ended up getting in on a tour of the facility which was fascinating and I highly recommend (shout out to our tour guide Jen who was just lovely)! We did a little shopping after the tour and got some cool prints that were designed and printed there too. If I lived in Asheville I would definitely be a regular at this place. Another aspect we found really cool was they have clipboards filled with facts from music history of that week. Perfect place to get a delicious bite to eat, a coffee or a cocktail, listen to some great tunes and just chill.
Wendy W.
Any place where I can shop for new/old vinyl, sip a cocktail, and get a decent breakfast sandwich- is going to be a solid 10/10 for me. Such a beautiful building/vibe/location/all of it. We toured the place afterwards, which I also highly recommend!
The sort of thing you would expect to find in Asheville, this is a retro shop that prints vinyl records and also has a large cafe. I missed the tour, but stopped in for a quick bite. Their chai was heavily spiced with an intriguing flavor and only a hint of tea aftertaste. The pastry they had on display actually wasn't that great, but I took a nice and chewy chocolate chip cookie to go. The cafe was large and would be a nice place to sit.
i have been coming to citizen vinyl/session/coda for three years now. as a musician, beverage lover, record collector, and connoisseur of good vibes, i can safely say that this operation is one of the greatest in existence currently. i am not shy to name drop session as my favorite café ever. wishing this building to continue to thrive, especially with moog moving in!!!
A neat spot, but not what I expected. You can watch them press actual records through a giant window, which was VERY cool! They offer tours, but only for 8 people at a time twice a day. We wanted to get a tour, but not had spots left for days we were available because they are so small. If you want a tour, book in advance! They have a record store in the building as well, but it's very small. They do sell cool merch and also decorative vinyls that they press themselves - no music, simply for display. They're very pretty. A neat experience overall, although a bit underwhelming.
This could be a winner if it operated with consistency of service and quality of food. I’ve been disappointed by the staff and service and food too many times to return. So sad because it’s a great space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
An innovative jewel in Asheville's crown, Citizen Vinyl is part record-pressing factory, part history lesson, part cafe and part kick-back lounge. Loved the vinyl playlist, loved my Curried Cauliflower Bowl, loved the friendly service and easy vibe, loved looking around at years of time and music distilled into one inimitable concept. I waited too long to experience this place - don't make the same mistake.
Excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this spot. Had the french toast and mushroom melt with cold brew and latte. The latte was a bit sweet but everything was great
In the same shared space as Sessions Cafe, this little record shop won our hearts. You can find used records and records pressed in-house, They also sell merch and have artwork that is printed on-site as well. We saw someone hard at work making records...was pretty cool to watch. We picked up a print and a record -- and they picked up a family full of fans. We love this place and will definitely come back next time we're in town.
Best coffeeshop in Asheville hands down! Incredible vibe with the classic vinyl records for sale. Perfection with the Cortado and Pour Over. Amazing food that's so delicious! A must stop every time I'm visiting from out of town!
Not only is this a gem of a spot where you can see records being pressed while you sip on a cozy latte - Cheryl aka the Giddy Chick has taken over Sessions Cafe and made it next level!!! From the Falafel Waffle, to the personal sized quiche, the amazing egg Sammie to the curried cauliflower Buddha bowl, the hardest part is making a decision!!! Don’t sleep on dessert either - Cheryl ran the pastry program for the Inn @ Biltmore and before that the Ritz in both Chicago & NYC. Her Cookies! Her Pastries! OMG!!!Pro tip: She also does custom cakes and pies.Vegetarian options: From the quiche (best ever) to the curried cauliflower Buddha bowl to the falafel waffle, Cheryl has got you covered with any dietary restrictions.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free Options, soooooooo delicious!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Egg Cheese Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely atmosphere and the sandwich was delicious. Chef was engaging and it was a pleasure speaking with her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Egg Cheese Sandwich
Very cool vinyl store as well as coffee, cocktail, and food shop. They have a ton of vinyl for $5-12 including miles Davis to Thundercat to Metallica.Coffee options are solid and they put in time to give you a lovely coffee art. Food here is solid, especially the chicken sandwich.There's also an upstairs working space.Can be a tad loud and internet may be choppy at times for video calls but otherwise a good space (though few tables have access to outlets so don't plan on staying too long). There's also a super cool vinyl pressing studio here as well. Well worth a visit or hang
I can't believe I've lived here this long, and didn't know the spot existed. Close to downtown, on a little side street, resides, citizen vinyl, and session Café. This is the perfect spot to browse records, listen to some classical music, and have either a Coffee Or Cocktail. They are pretty active online, so you can always see the schedule and hours there. They tend to have a few classical music happenings, as well as some poetry reads and other community art events. The space itself is very beautiful. Open, but somehow still cozy. At the session café, there are some light breakfast options, but they are pretty pricey. They have muffins and cookies that are affordable, but quiches and parfaits that are on the more expensive side. . Everything looks delicious. Since it was afternoon, I opted for a cocktail. They have a small menu, but don't let that deter you. It is still very diverse, and uniquely tailored to the space. The cocktail with espresso was the name of the tropical depression and I loved it. Small and not sweet but full of flavor. Also not cheap but definitely good quality.The service was wonderful, but there can be a long line at times because we weren't instructed to order at the bar regardless of cafe or cocktail. I got some beautiful jazz on a Sunday afternoon and was able to read my book at a cute little table. There's plenty of space whether you are meeting a friend or solo.
What a cool place! We stopped in to grab a bite (delicious egg and bacon sandwich btw) and ended up getting in on a tour of the facility which was fascinating and I highly recommend (shout out to our tour guide Jen who was just lovely)! We did a little shopping after the tour and got some cool prints that were designed and printed there too. If I lived in Asheville I would definitely be a regular at this place. Another aspect we found really cool was they have clipboards filled with facts from music history of that week. Perfect place to get a delicious bite to eat, a coffee or a cocktail, listen to some great tunes and just chill.
Any place where I can shop for new/old vinyl, sip a cocktail, and get a decent breakfast sandwich- is going to be a solid 10/10 for me. Such a beautiful building/vibe/location/all of it. We toured the place afterwards, which I also highly recommend!