OWL Bakery

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!

I stopped by this spot for breakfast while in Asheville last week, and though the food was good, they were not set up well for their opening time at all. The only available pastries were from the previous day, the only available coffee was hot drip, and most of the service station was not set up (creamer, trash bins, etc.) I would love to try their pastries when they're fresh, but they seemed like they are just not ready to roll at opening time.

I used to be a professional bread baker, so I always bake my own bread. Just moved here, and don't 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 I've had since working in a bakery. Can't recommended this place enough. Bread's nice and dark, (this is a good thing) wrapped in paper to keep the crust, they really seem to do things right. 11/10

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!

Well worth the drive. Had the almond rose croissant and the berry pastry and they were both excellent!

The Croissants are a lot smaller, not as much filling. A bit over done. It was still early morning and they didn't have as many choices. Service was good.

My favorite delicious artisan pastries, and quality coffee culture, made with love and local ingredients. Great staff makes tough decisions easier with patience and lovely recommendations. I can never leave with just one pastry! They also have a changing seasonal soup, salad, quiche, and tartine menu, and aperitivo nights Thursdays and Fridays for the wine and cheese lovers in all of us!

Everything was very delicious!

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 isn't slowed down so much? Otherwise, great place.

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