A very cute bakery and amazing pastries!! My favorite was the maple cream danish. The spiced cider with dulce de leche exuded the feelings of fall. They ran out of morning buns right before we ordered, but there were still plenty of options.

Fantastic bakery. If you want to know what a true croissant tastes like, this place has it. Just.... Mwuah. Better get there early. I arrived at 8 when they open and by the time I left there was 15 people already in line. They go til they sell out of goods, which most of the time is before closing. I also bought two French bread rolls. I could eat them everyday.

Cappuccino with oat milk was great. We had the savory strudel with mushrooms & spinach, morning bun, apple turn over, sweet danish, & chocolate croissant. I was hesitant on the savory strudel but it turned out to be a favorite amongst all of us.Mad I didn’t get more.Arrived 10 minutes before opening on Sunday and hit a line (outside). Worth the wait in the cold. Closest thing we’ve had to European pastries.

While traveling the country during the pandemic, we’ve been to our fair share of bake shops, and OWL stands out among the many places we’ve tried. Not sure if it’s the back patio where we’ve enjoyed our treats warmed by the sun, or if it’s the charm of the small yet mighty operation, but this spot won’t be forgotten. Actually, it’s definitely the fact that everything here is just so good. (Don’t skip on the quiche!) Come early in the day before everything sells out!

We were on our way out of town after spending two months in the Asheville area and stopped here for some on-the-road pastries. Were glad that we waited until the last day, because we would have been forced to return to try the rest of their excellent pastries. Had the cardamom bun and maple cream cheese Danish. The former was perfect, and the latter had more of a croissant texture but we didnt mind at all. Minor quibble: the price seemed a little out of proportion for the size of the pastry, but we recognize that you pay for quality, and we would gladly go back again.

Amazing croissants, pastries and bread. Best in Asheville!

Good coffee and pastries. Coffee was fragrant and not over extracted. Pastries were good but for the best experience, go at 8am when they open

One of the best croissant Ive had. The bread is also very well made. Kudos!

Owl is high on the short list of Ashevilles best bakeries and, though its not billed as a coffee spot, coffee options. Can never really tell when or why there will be a line. But its safe to expect some version of the line. And its all worth it.

What a gem in Asheville! You will be greeted with the amazing aroma of butter from all the pastries and then challenged with needing to make a selection! The savoury roll was filled with cheesy veggie goodness and so satisfying as a breakfast. The golden milk tart was unique and slightly sweet, spiced beautifully. Definitely worth a visit (or several!)

The dirty chai was amazing... the everything bagel croissants are pretty much the best thing ever!

If I lived near this bakery I would come everyday. Two years ago we came here and had their cookie with local French Broad chocolate in it. I had been thinking about the cookie all this time and had to order it again.When we came this time we had some of their bread and pastries. I love the idea of savoury desserts. We had the beet danish. It was striking and the combination with the filling was so unique and delicious.This little cafe is always bustling with people and it is such a nice spot to have a beverage and a treat.

I want to start by saying I love this place with all my heart, especially when they first opened. I dont often review places but Im kinda bummed right now. Where once this place was a local treasure, now it has become little more than another Asheville tourist destination.OWL, as an Asheville local, I want you to know I still love you. But Im saddened that your business has pivoted away from all of the locals, who are already being pushed out of town by tourists in so many other ways, and who love this place as much as I do.I think this could be at least partially remedied if OWL were to offer a discount for locals.I used to be so excited to eat at this place. It was such a treat back then. Now Im just filled with dread, as I stand in line to pay tourist prices for pastries that no longer feel worth the wait - much less the price and the company of the over-priveleged. Its just a reminder that someday soon, I wont be able to afford to live in my own home and it makes me sad.

Delicious food and pastries, and excellent coffee! We just grabbed to-go, but our short interaction with staff was pleasant and efficient. Loved the cozy atmosphere as well!

Out of this world coffee and pastries

I contacted Owl Bakery over the summer to order a cake for my mountain elopement. Susannah was helpful and quick to reapond, offering wonderful flavor suggestions that matched what we were looking for. The cake we recieved was a brown butter vanilla cake with an apple conpote and spiced butter cream. It had a lovely dried apple arranent on top and was perfect for our fall inspired elopement. Thanks for your beautiful work!

Best Pastelito I’ve ever had. And some of the best sourdough I’ve ever had as well.Update: after coming back several times and trying as much of the menu as I could, I can say with confidence that these guys churn out nothing but hits. Easily my favorite bakery.

Amazing, kind, friendly staff! Did not have any baked goods, but did have delicious drinks. Would recommend to anyone! The shrub was out of stock, so Ill be back soon to try it!

I cant say enough about the people who run Owl Bakery. I have been purchasing their seeded loaves ever since Farm & Sparrow stopped baking and was delighted to find Owl made a similar loaf. Over the years they have been extremely conscientious. If there ever has been an issue such as trying to get loaves during covid restrictions, they have gone above and beyond to make sure I was supplied with my essential loaves. Great product and fine folks whom I am most grateful for.

OWL is the best bakery in Asheville by a mile. Their pastries are *really* good. But… they sell out of EVERYTHING. You really need to show up in the first hour or two that they’re open or literally 90% of the menu will be sold out. There’s a slim window 4 days a week when you can get their pastries, but they are very good if you can make it.

Fantastic pastries, always look forward to the end of the week when they open.

Always awesome pastries and an an efficient and courteous staff.🤓

Smooth and well rounded flavor ( cappuccino coffee ) the quiche was very light and flavored. In general the pastry was good.

Bakery perfection for this mom and pop small business! Baked goods were beyond spectacular—- crisp and flakey exterior and moist interior. Nothing was overly sweet. Reminded me of a true European cafe. Espresso was wonderful. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality. I highly recommend.

We had an enjoyable experience with OWL Bakery! They designed our wedding cake and also worked with the Montford to make the delivery of the cake easy and stress less!!

An awesome bakery! Their pastries were so amazing. The crossaints were flaky and delicious, the savory strudel was delicious and the tea I had was inventive and unique. Definitely a wonderful little place that I will be visiting everytime I go to Asheville.

At 7:45 this morning, there was already a line forming (they opened at 8am). Seating is outdoors for the neighboring restaurant.

Excellent pastries, a little on the pricey side (petit almond croissant $4). They do have espresso. Good but not memorable.

Freaking legit. OWL is the best bakery in Asheville, and likely the entire state of North Carolina. I like to get a cup of coffee, a box of pastries to snack on throughout the weekend (those laminations- WHOA!), and a loaf of country sourdough for making sandwiches at home. If you want to know what heaven tastes like, try the coffee walnut strudel. Oh my gawd. Enjoy!

I drive 2 hours to Asheville just for Owl Bakery. Everything Ive tried has been 5 out of 5. Yum.

Cozy little bakery in west Asheville. Best loaf of bread.

Really great coffee and pastries with easy parking. Must go in Asheville if you like delicious things and a classy yet cozy vibe. 🥐☕

The bread here is legit. Everything I had was amazing.

Absolutely top-notch pastries. Simply the best in Asheville periodT.

Truly magickal bread making . the croissant brioche is a surprise treat that only comes when they have extra dough but makes the worlds best french toast. raisin flax toast and squirrel loaf (gf) are the standalone winners.

Now we know why this place is rated high and raved about! It is a bit pricy, but what a treat! All the pastries and drinks we ordered were just delicious!

Ok awesome coffee studded baked PERFECTLY. Beautiful interior and good coffee. Just wish it was local coffee not from SC. But I would go back and recommend it to anyone looking for stylish surrounding

Terrific pastries. Sad that you can only go to the window during Covid but everything was delicious.

Very good pastries. Super flakey. Would love to see more options! Will be back.

OWLs quiche is hands-down the best Ive ever had. Do yourself and buy a whole one to take home. All of the baked goods are amazing, and the coffee is super tasty too. And if youre into chai, you must try the hot buttered version! Super friendly staff, and COVID precautions in place.

Phenomenal. Wish I had more room to try more of their baked goods! Guess I’ll have to keep coming back

Brown sugar cinnamon latte is out of this world.

Cute little bakery/coffee shop!! Amazing pasteries!

The best bakery in Asheville

What a delight. Inviting space, with a small selection of different hand crafted breads, pastries, and coffee. Service was great and the flavour combination in the treats we had were devine. Get the chocolate torte, its deifnitely a must have

Phenomenal artisan breads, pastries and coffee.

Adorable quick serve café in the West Asheville area!We enjoyed the pastries both traditional and ham/cheese.Would recommend for a quick breakfast or a place to sit and enjoy drinks with friends.COVID: separate order/pick up windows, outdoor dining, staff required to wear masks, disposable cups and straws used

Amazing bakery! Will be back to try more!

Dangerously good.

This delicious demonstration of the finest pastry skills combined with the finest ingredients and classic to creative confections make this one of the best patisseries Ive ever enjoyed, in the United States or abroad. Arrive early or they may be sold out of your favorites.

Cute, and quaint coffee shop. We went Saturday morning and waited in line for about ten minutes. Got an almond rose croissant and a cardamom bun, both were very good. I would suggest going there early to get the best selection of pastries but while we were waiting in line they were bringing out different breads and desserts to buy.

Calm quiet even when full of people in the small space. Bright South and West facing windows.Everything they bake is amazing. No other bakery in WNC has this level of quality and depth of knowledge. Enjoy!

This place was amazing!! Super cute seating area inside and an outdoor area for beautiful days. The pastries are amazing! We got the morning bun and cardamom pastry and couldnt have been happier. We also got the special quiche a croissant egg sandwich-- very filling and satisfying. My husband got an Americano and said it was the best he ever had. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about what they sell. Definitely a nice place to come to catch up with friends or read a book over brunch.

I used to be a professional bread baker, so I always bake my own bread. Just moved here, and dont have a sourdough starter really established yet, so ended up buying a loaf of their country after eating next door. Some of the best bread Ive had since working in a bakery. Cant recommended this place enough. Breads nice and dark, (this is a good thing) wrapped in paper to keep the crust, they really seem to do things right. 11/10

Ordered a cake which ended up being fairly good, however had to deal with rude staff stating my group did not pay, despite them not sending a PayPal invoice like they stated they would. Luckily we had enough cash on hand to pay.

This place is an absolute gem. Ive visited Asheville twice and have been here both times. The people clearly care a great deal about the quality of what they make and are experts in what they do. The puff pastry is exceptional (whoever the lead baker is clearly knows their craft) and they make particularly good espresso drinks as well as very good iced coffee. The service is very nice as well and the space is cute. At the risk of blowing this spot up even more and making it impossible to get served, I highly recommend a visit here.

Lovely spot. Had their bread at another coffee house and LOVED IT. Stopped by specifically for the raisin flax bread. It is divine. Great coffee and tea choices. A little small and unassuming from the outside looking in but definitely a must-try for anyone looking for a good bakery in Asheville.

I give the bread five stars and the business model four. What I dont like is the limited number of bread offerings on any given day - not only selection but number of loaves. I travel in from out of town and am relegated to what they have on-hand (which is sometimes nothing) to whichever flavor it is (never been more than three during my visits). That said, so what. The bread is crazy-good.

Was visiting from out of town. I arrived at about 11:30 AM on a Friday. I tried calling ahead to see what they had available but it kept ringing and no one answered. I decided to go anyway and take a chance. I waited in line for 30 minutes and when I got to the window they had nothing left. Terrible customer service. They should have come out to tell people who were waiting for walk up orders what they still had left to save peoples time. First and last time I ever go here.

Amazing! What A wonderful Place!!

Great baked treats and excellent coffee.Pricey, though.

Oh my! This is a fabulous bakery. Their 100% rye bread is nothing short of amazing. The walnut wheat bread is perfect with light interior and chewy crust. And the pastries are wonderful too. Well worth a visit!

Super sweet lady felt bad we had traveled all over with no luck finding snackage and she took care of us. Thank you!

We go here ALL the time for breakfast because its consistently delicious. I love the croissants and toast and breakfast greens! Thanks for the amazing bakery options, we love OWL!

I have to begin by saying I can no longer eat wheat since it has gluten. Yes, quite sad. I do, however make exceptions when there is sourdough or when the quality of ingredients is just WOW. Ill make a small sacrifice for a small piece of heavenly art. This place is a gem. EVERYTHING is perfection. Cardamom bun? The wheatless financier -- amazing. Down to the way the coffee is served. Well done!

Everything we ate was amazing. I had the chocolate croissant and it was amazing. My boyfriend had the Ham and Cheese croissant and it equally delicious. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great lattes too. Must try if you’re a foodie or just in town. We will be back.

I must have bought one of each pastry. Everything was so delicious. The veggie quiche was heavenly. Their espresso game is definitely on point. I am absolutely in love with this little place. Although it is susceptible to get crowded (its small), its still worth the visit. (Oh, and the best croissant Ive had)

Small and quaint, tucked away in an unassuming house. Service was delightful and love that their bread is scratch made in house. Worth a visit if youre nearby. Their London fog isnt bad either!

Im homeless and they donated some almond & walnut gluten free granola bars. They were amazing!!! Omg if i werent broke i would so buy them to go hiking with!!!

The interior is all walnut and white tile, and combined with the food, creates an atmosphere of European elegance. The pastries are beautiful and terrific. The coffee is well made from good raw materials. The staff is friendly beyond compare. Dont come here though. Its a small space and I want to always be able to find a place to sit.

Picked up a few pastries (so good!! Couldnt decide on just 1!) and had a delicious buttered chai! The place was packed and no wifi so I had to travel elsewhere to work, but I will be going back to grab some bread and try a toast! The staff was super friendly!

Not a traditional American Bakery but the quality is way above average. The interior is beautiful and very nice to enjoy a sweet or savory pastry. Not a huge selection but what they have is the best

Excellent European style bakery and cafe. The best croissants, salad plates and soups in the area. Limited selection but you cant go wrong with any of the items on the menu. I love the fact that everything is impeccably fresh and well prepared. Also, a wonderful selection of coffees and teas. Be prepared for a relaxed pace in the European style of living well.

The bread is got, but for that price I would recommend to really work on the service. If there is a longer line of people working and you are 4 behind the counter don’t just let 1 guy slowly work his way through customers. Help out and work away the line and pick up what you were doing after

Wonderful and considerate staff. There was a mix-up where we reserved some baguettes that werent there, but the staff kindly and quickly found a solution. And made our Grandpas day.

The absolute best bakery Ive ever been to! Definitely the best in Asheville -- a real hidden gem! The orange morning bun is a staple! Everything is good though -- you wont regret anything that you order! Prices are really pleasing as are the staff! They make delicious coffee as well. The best place for morning treats!

Excellent coffee and fresh, well made pastries. Interior is nice and small but they seem to make it work.

I absolutely loved this little bakery and wish we wouldve found it sooner! They make my all time favorite dessert (Portuguese egg custard tarts) and it was done PERFECTLY. I also had one of their lemon lavender Madelines and it was so delicious too. Highly recommend this place and will be back!!

Such a sweet little shop! The pastries were delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. Very friendly staff, to boot!

Great service. The food was incredibly delicious. I got the breakfast sandwich with ham and a regular coffee. No complaints. Comfortable atmosphere.

OWL Bakery on Haywood Rd. near Beachams Curve in West Asheville makes the best bread in town. Check out their raisin flax, sesame spelt and porridge breads, yum! My other favorites are the natas, morning buns, cardamom buns, and custom cakes. This is a very special and unique bakery in a cute cozy building. The owner is gracious and welcoming as are her staff. Definitely worth checking out.

Had an AMAZING mini apple pie as a birthday treat, fabulous beverage, great breakfast sandwich. My spouse said it was the best croissant they have had outside of France. Lovely experience all around!

Most delicious croissants and friendly people for a perfect morning stop. The toast is AMAZING!

Exactly what you expect from an Asheville bakery/cafe, in every possible way. Its an adorable little house that youll miss if you dont know where youre looking.The coffee was pretty decent, and the pastries were on par with others in the area. Nothing really wowed me, and it was uncomfortably hot in there (at least 10 degrees warmer than it was outside even). That said, the service was wonderful. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Id encourage anyone to give it a try.

Start by saying the picks for Thanksgiving were great; Cranberrry Tart, Apple Pie, and these magical rosemary and sweet potato rolls. I just finished the Cranberry Millet loaf last week (froze and toasted at office - AMAZING!). That quality offsets what, for me, is usually a big focus and thats the organization of service. The place is really small and my only real complaint is the service. It was all very nice and chatty, but those picking up or placing bakery orders are blended with coffe shop service and its all generally slower paced. Again, its a small complaint but worth noting.

Our favorite bakery in Asheville. Love their pastries and breads. The soft homestead egg and greens is perfect. Sandwiches are delicious. Good coffee. Everything tastes and looks like its made with care and class. Was perfect for taking my mom for breakfast. Found a table just fine on a Saturday morning.

Bad quality, long lines, and high prices. I cant believe this place is popular. I went there because my wife sent me to pickup up two baguettes. I arrived at 9:40 and stood in the shoulder to shoulder line for 20 minutes. When I got to the register, the young lady at the counter told me the baguettes will be delivered at 11:30. What? Delivered?Anyway, I was there with my daughter so I ordered an almond croissant and a chocolate croissant. They were $4.00 each. In France, a croissant is 1 euro. Both our croissants were cold, stale and bad quality. My daughter wouldnt even finish hers. They really tasted as if they were made the day before and were overcooked and dried out.The entire time I was in this very crowded place, I didnt notice anyone bussing tables, even though everyone tips at the register. We cleaned our own table and left. On the way out, I noticed several tables full of crumbs.Obviously, Asheville is sorely lacking a good quality bakery. For this place to be as popular and well rated as it is, can only be a testament to how badly folks want a good bakery nearby.

While the hot chocolate was fantastic, with the oat milk, they really didnt have a lot of options for people who are vegans so thats why I rated this low. Im sure the food is good for people who eat that kind of food.

Delicious pastries and coffee. Friendly service, but definitely slow. Line to the door and the barista was taking his time weighing little tins of coffee beans, taking a single bean out to reach the correct weight. Maybe make up all of the ones you need in advance so service isnt slowed down so much? Otherwise, great place.

Epic americano and chocolate chip cookie. Takes a lot for a Choco chip cookie to stand out but, it was top notch. Everything else on the menu looked great

Possibly the best pastries Ive ever had. The cardamom roll was my favorite. The croissants have the perfect flaky texture without being greasy. The outdoor seating in the back is picturesque and shady.

Great local bakery with teas and coffees to accompany their pastries. I had pear tart, delicious.

Nice little bakery that we stumbled on. The line moved a little slow, but, food was fresh and delicious once served. Noticed that over half the orders were fairly large to go orders (as in groceries for the week).I was jealous of that. Biggest complaint is given the small seating area there were too many people allowed to camp out. Two separate tables that could hold four each were occupied by people that had literally setup their home office.

Enjoyed OWL Bakerys new evening apperitivo, and loved it. We also love picking up bread and pastries here, especially when friends are coming to visit. Lovely interior with cafe seating, and a killer back patio in natural shade with bistro lighting. Highly recommended for baked goods, treats, and passing some mellow time alone or with a few friends.

Outstanding, quaint bakery! We loved our espresso drinks, including a traditional macchiato. The Walnut and Coffee danish was delicious and the cardamom pastry was quite possibly even better. Highly recommend!

Enjoyed espresso rugelach which was very soft. Macarons were nice too. Very friendly. Mainly sweets than savories.

Such a delightful place!!! I love that everything is made there and it so tasty

My favorite place to get a coffee and real French pastry. Yum, flaky, buttery, delicious. Its small inside but very well done. It feels like youve been transported to a small village in France.

This place is amazing. I had an almond croissant and a cappuccino and was impressive good. I felt for a moment like in Italy. I tasted the real ingredients .

Nicest bakery Ive been too in years. Asheville is lucky having such a jewel. Suzanne Id be willing to work for donuts. Thank you for all of your hard work.