This list details coffee shops in Asheville with outdoor seating. It shares what to expect at each, as well as food details and more.
Hurricane Update: Just a quick update on our Asheville outdoor coffee shop guide! Hurricane Helene caused severe damage to Summit Coffee (RAD) and High Five (Woodfin.) We’re keeping our fingers crossed that they’ll be back in business soon!
Coffee Shops WIth Outdoor Seating
Liberty House is one of the best places for breakfast in Asheville. It’s tucked in a North Asheville neighborhood and has a charming side area for outdoor seating.
They have a full espresso menu, as well as coffee, tea and juice. The star of the show, though, is their blueberry sourdough pancake.
Farewell in Asheville’s South Slope offers a bright and airy workspace filled with plants and minimalist decor.
Enjoy their perfectly brewed batch coffee, espresso drinks with house-made syrups, or a glass of natural wine either inside with the large window open or outside on their patio
Grab a stool and settle in for some serious people-watching and delicious coffee. Summit Coffee in the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville is a great spot to take a break from your busy day in the city.
An unexpected patio awaits you in the back of PennyCup’s North Asheville location. There are a few picnic tables there and it’s blocked off so you don’t have to worry too much if you have little ones in tow.
Ultra Coffeebar in the River Arts District is known for their extensive coffee menu, bagel sandwiches and vegan breakfast offerings.
They have several different styles and sizes of tables out front. It’s a great place to hang with friends or little ones while enjoying a bagel sandwich and coffee.
Session Cafe is such an unexpected gem in Asheville. Though it’s located downtown, it’s off the beaten path, so it always feels a bit special to stumble upon.
They have a full bar in the space, as well as a record shop and plant shop. You can also watch records being pressed through the window at Citizen Vinyl.
We’re here to talk about outdoor seating, though! While it may not look fancy, their tables out front across from the Grove Arcade offer a great escape. There are plenty of passersby, too, so it’s great for people watching.
Rite Rite is tucked away on charming Wall Street in downtown Asheville. It’s just down the road from Early Girl Cafe and is the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee outside.
Their drink menu includes coffee, espresso, wine and beer. And the inside at Rite Rite is just as charming as the outside, with exposed brick walls and high ceilings.
BattleCat Coffee Bar is a funky spot in West Asheville with a laid-back atmosphere and a patio out front. It’s a locally-loved spot, with several baked goods to choose from.
Prior to Hurricane Helene, Tiger Bay Cafe operated out of the same space. The cafe did not reopen following the storm.
Another PennyCup location, but this time in downtown Asheville. It’s actually a bit off the beaten path and has a few picnic tables right at the road. Traffic on the street (both foot and car!) is pretty low.
