The Book and Bee Cafe and Tea

795 Mountain Rd, Hendersonville
(828) 845-4242

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Mushroom and Brie Soup and a Salad
Chili and Half a Grilled Cheese
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Soup and Half Sandwich
Soup and Side Salad
Meatloaf Sandwich
The Little Women
Chicken Pot Pie
Spicy Crab Soup
Mashed Potatoes

Menu

Brunch
Alcott's All-American
Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy.
Fraser's Ridge
A sturdy bowl of oatmeal with strawberry jam and honey.

Lunch Sandwiches
Gandalf's Fancy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A decadent blend of cheese comes together with tomato and herbs to make a gooey delight.
Poe's Panini Sandwich
Chicken, tomato, spinach, and provolone with a raven-black balsamic drizzle.
The Dubliners Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing on toasted rye.

Sweet Treats
The Shire
Mixed greens, tomato, boiled egg, onion, ham, and cheddar with a honey mustard dressing.
The Giving Tree
Chopped salad with romaine, grilled chicken, tomato, avocado, corn, bacon, blue cheese, and apples.
The Secret Garden
Mixed greens with pistachios, goat cheese, and dried cranberries.

Sides
Potato Crisps
Mashed Potatoes
Pea Salad

Postscript
Pot of Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Hot Chocolate

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Recent Reviews

I had the best time celebrating my birthday here today! The tea was delicious and the longmire sandwich was amazing. Don’t even get me started on the desserts and scones! Staff was so sweet and attentive, and the atmosphere was just perfect.
November 2025
Food and atmosphere were great! Sever was rude and pressured me to tell her how much I wanted to tip her to her face , I asked her if I could choose without her looking and she didn’t let me. Besides that it was great!
November 2025
What an amazing gem of the Carolinas.

As I have travelled the world amongst my many years and experienced cuisines of the highest quality.

The Book and The Bee Café and Tea tops them all, I have the Reuben and it had me Stud Stud Studdarding after the first bite.

I couldn't believe that a tiny little shop could produce such worldly food.

If your hesitant about coming here.. Don't be. There's...
August 2025

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The Book and Bee Cafe and Tea

795 Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 845-4242