28 Best Coffee Shops near Swannanoa

“coffee/latte/hot chocolate was phenomenal, customer service was great, very clean, and bought a bag of coffee to take home and can't wait to try it also!“

“We found this after staying at a nearby Airbnb. The staff was very welcoming and shared suggestions on what we might enjoy. We ordered a cinnamon dulce coffee - it was delicious and well balanced in flavors. We also ordered a few scones - they are the best scones we have ever had. The butterscotch flavor was our favorite. Also had a bacon egg cheese croissant and it was incredible. 10/10 and we will definitely be back when we’re in the area.“

“I’ve used Anne from Derby parties to holiday parties and everything in between! She always goes above and beyond and her food is delicious and beautiful. I highly recommend!“

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“Excellent!! We had a party of 4 and tried 6 different “small plates” and shared. They were ALL delicious!! The service was excellent and everyone so friendly and helpful!!“

“The Hot Chocolate Freeze was delicious!“

“Yall. Simply the best pastries and coffee I’ve had in quite some time! Went to Black Mountain to celebrate my birthday with my daughter & sister. We ordered one of every pastry and had a taste test of 3 items and took home the rest. THEY WERE AMAZING!! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the staff friendly and attentive, and the pastries tasted like they came from a French pastry shop. Will definitely be back soon!“

“cozy atmosphere, 1st time coming in but was greeted like they knew us as old time friends. The sweet treats and coffee were awesome! highly recommend if in the Asheville/ Candler/Waynesville area“

“amazing coffee served in a super cozy and welcoming environment by a great staff. the owner chuck is the life of the party 🎉“

“Best cold dirty chai ever! Service was fantastic and quick. I wish I knew about this place sooner!“

“I wanted to give a huge shout-out to the team at the Dripolator on Tunnel Road for being such incredible community partners. We recently collaborated with them for our Golden Egg Hunt, and they went above and beyond to help make it a success! They were egg-perts at hiding one of our prize eggs. It’s rare to find a local spot that is as dedicated to community engagement as it is to brewing a perfect cup of coffee. Speaking of which—if you haven't tried their seasonal lattes or fresh baked goods, you are seriously missing out. 🥐“

“The BEST coffee The BEST environment The BEST employees If you have heard different, it's wrong!! 💕“

“Great coffee and hard working staff“

“I was cruising through the local ingles drifting my buggy a little bit though the turns here in Hendersonville. The plan was to just grab a few things for work and some coffee. I will be honest and admit I am usually a Folgers kind of guy. I mean they say it is the best part of waking up, and who am I to argue. I decided to try something new, that’s when I noticed some bags sitting on a shelf towards the front of the store. Dynamite Coffee! I gave it a quick google and it turns out it is made local. I noticed one of the bags had a cannon on it. I thought it looked pretty cool, which all the bags had good looking designs. “Dynamite Expresso” was the name. I said, I am sure that it has plenty of caffeine. I poured it in the coffee maker, and when I say it smelled like heaven, I mean it. Finally, after much anticipation it finished brewing, the room was filled with the smell of happiness. As I poured it into my cup, my mouth was watering like Niagara Falls. Then, I took a sip. I would compare the taste to warm sunshine on a cold snowy day or putting on a jacket you haven’t worn in a while, and you find a $20 dollar bill in one of the pockets. It was truly amazing. Then the caffeine started to do its job. Not jittery, just a smooth ramp up of motivation and alertness. Like a plane taking off. I want to say thank you! I am sure my job would thank you too.“

“My fav coffee shop in West AVL! The staff are friendly, the 70s decor vibes are amazing, and the handmade drinks never disappoint. They also usually feature some fun latte flavor combinations and incredible vegan pastries from Back Porch Baking Co.“

“This Starbucks has the friendliest employees I’ve ever encountered….which, to be fair, is a low bar for me living in Atlanta, where the traffic is so bad it has genuinely broken people as human beings.

I didn’t feel like I was burdening anyone by placing an order here… quite the opposite. I might invite them all to my wedding.“

“I don't go to Starbucks very often, if ever, but the Ube Frappuccino totally drew me in! It was incredibly delicious, flavorful, and a super fun purple drink. Huge shoutout to the barista, Ethan, who was very kind and did an amazing job making it. Highly recommend checking this flavor out!“

“I’ve always had such a great experience at Earthling Coffee! I was running a little late getting off one shift and heading into my night shift, and Cade stayed later without hesitation just to make my drink. That level of kindness and customer service truly means a lot. Everyone there is amazing, and they always go above and beyond. Thank you for making my day a little brighter!“

“Iced latte was amazing, local coffee makes all the difference

Clean, lots of seating, tasty food, Hersey ice cream

friendly staff

Huge balcony with rocking chairs and tables to sit by the water that flows through the Lake Susan dam

Dietary restrictions: Non dairy milk

Parking: Parking lots on right before the building

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly atmosphere

Wheelchair accessibility: Sidewalks and ramps to building from parking areas“

“Their donuts are absolutely the best I have ever tasted, better than any I have ever tasted in my life, wish I lived closer 😋 ❤️🙌“

“I stopped this morning to get a coffee and I had the most pleasant experience. The lady that took my order was polite, welcoming, and professional. The coffee was exactly what I asked for and tasted amazing. I really appreciate this interaction on my way to work! 10/10 will be stopping here again!!!“

“Today’s holiday cup with holiday drink is awesome!!! My niece-in-law & I communicated about these awesome cups just before I purchased mine. My nephew is stationed in Alabama and they are almost daily attendees of the local Starbucks there. I love Starbucks as a whole... utilizing for brunch greatly; & coffee very regularly... Especially most Wednesday’s, where my mother & I buy breakfast for us and our publisher; for our weekly meetings, working on our books. We alternate which location we stop at in the Asheville area, depending on our schedules otherwise, but it’s always Starbucks! 😎🤙“

“the pies are superb. the prices reflect the quality and care. highly recommend. friendly staff.“

“Easy stop and parking right off I-40 near Biltmore village. Super clean unisex bathroom with individual locking doors. Very friendly server and I didn't have any wait. He even filled my plastic cup up with ice so I could get back on the road. Thank you for such friendly service!“

“We came in from out of town to relax and have a drink. I ordered coffee and my wife ordered a martini. We didn’t know that you weren’t able to have alcohol outside (although someone at another table had a martini as well). We had our dogs with us and we apologized profusely when the bar manager Victoria came outside and mentioned it. As we were gathering our things, we could hear her inside talking about how she’s tired of this “sh*t” , telling patrons at the bar. Initially we ignored it since we were trying to have a relaxing time in a new town. She kept on so I went in and asked if she was talking about us loud enough to where we can hear her outside! She apologized and said there are signs on the tables. First of all, there was one sign on a table that was written on what looked like a piece of paper and you could barely read the words. There was NO sign on our table and she said people take them off. I don’t like people insinuating that I’m doing something I didn’t do. We paid a 30 percent gratuity for the service we received and this is the treatment your customers receive?! Unbelievable! I told her it’s probably not in her best interest to insult and berate customers that are spending their hard earned money in your town.“

“Thanks to Starbucks in Ingles for accommodating our Red Cross group's large order for coffee right at opening! You set us up and made some Red Crossers ready for a big day of smoke alarm installations!“

“After a bad experience at another Thai restaurant last year, we worked through a few alternatives — all decent, none worth writing about.
Khao ended up being different. My wife ordered the cashew dish. First bite: wow. I always order Pad Thai at Thai restaurants — it’s my benchmark for whether I’ll return. Same reaction.
We’ll be back.“

“I absolutely love Starbucks. Every time I go, the atmosphere is welcoming, the drinks are always made perfectly, and the staff genuinely make the experience so much better. Everyone who works there is incredibly kind, hardworking, and friendly, and you can tell they really care about their customers. They always go above and beyond to make people feel comfortable and appreciated. It’s one of those places where the positive energy from the employees keeps you coming back. Amazing service, amazing people, and an all-around great experience every time! GO TO THIS STARBUCKS!!!“