Just like in North Georgia, a road trip through Western Carolina requires a full dose of caffeine. But this region has some fantastic coffee shops and really emphasizes local roasters. Best of all, you’ll find them in both the well-known spots, like Asheville, and the smaller towns that surround it.
The Dripolator, Black Mountain
A cozy Black Mountain coffeehouse, The Dripolator, now has additional locations in Candler and three around Asheville. The menu includes coffee classics, like freshly pulled espresso, and creative coffee concoctions. The pastry case is also well-stocked, and there is abundant seating.
Farewell Coffee, Asheville
Asheville has several excellent coffee shops, including Bad Manners, a quirky shop in West Asheville, and Double D’s, set in a converted double-decker bus downtown. But Farewell Coffee is our current fixation in South Slope, which also has tea and wine, with a cheese shop next door.
Visit Asheville has even more recommendations for great coffee shops.
Fox and the Fig, Spruce Pine
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