There’s a magical moment when you take that first bite of perfect French toast – the crisp, caramelized exterior giving way to a custardy center that melts in your mouth.
That transcendent experience is exactly what awaits at Five Points Café in Asheville, where locals will tell you they’ve mastered the art of French toast in the most unassuming setting imaginable.
This modest brick building with its simple row of windows and straightforward “OPEN” sign doesn’t scream culinary destination.
But the steady stream of regulars filing in on weekday mornings and the line stretching out the door on weekends tells you everything you need to know…