OWL Bakery

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.

Best ham and cheese croissant I've ever had, but I ordered a latte breve and it came out way too strong and not creamy enough. Asked the barista to remake it, and he upcharged me and then made the exact same thing. Had to go up the road to get my creamy latte fix because the line got long and they weren't well-staffed enough to bring it up again. Seriously good bakery though.

I want to start by saying I love this place with all my heart, especially when they first opened. I don't often review places but I'm 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 I'm 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 I'm 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. It's just a reminder that someday soon, I won't be able to afford to live in my own home and it makes me sad.

I absolutely loved this little bakery and wish we would've 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!!

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.

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

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!

What to say... their pastries are simply the best! I know people who drive miles out of the way to eat here. Best croissants since I visited France. Two things to be aware of - they use lots of butter, and there's no wifi - it's not that kind of computer cafe, it's a slow food kind of place (but the service is not slow FYI). Other than that, sheer bliss! Coffee is amazing too, drinking a Tanzanian peaberry right now.

Brown sugar cinnamon latte is out of this world. I come almost weekly for a whole quiche which is always outstanding. If you're lucky enough to see the Medovik honey cake on the menu- get it!!

Finally visited the bakery yesterday (already having had the chance to try a few of their baked goods in cafes around town)! This has quickly become my favorite bakery in town - not only are the staff kind, but the atmosphere is cheery and the breads and pastries are AMAZING! My daughter and I picked out a bunch of different things to share at a family dinner and everyone agreed that each thing we tried was the best thing we'd ever tasted! The Olive bread was my favorite :)