I love their chocolate cake! I ate it 3 days because it is a really big piece 😅There’s outside seating.Breakfast sandwich was ok

We weren’t planning on stopping here, but when my husband and I both stopped to enjoy the smell of the grilled cheese, we quickly made room in our schedule for some lunch.Ordering was easy, since the gentleman helping us knew plenty about the menu. The food came out quickly too.While we were eating, a group of women stopped to say that they hoped it tasted as good as it smelled, which it absolutely did.10/10, would grilled cheese again.

Quaint with a good menu. Prices were descent and food was very good.

We bought a few slices of cakes and some cookies and found them to be pretty bland. The monster chocolate cake was beautiful and looked so chocolatey—it didn’t have much flavor. Total bummer. Nice staff, but it’s not worth coming back to.

Cute bakery in Asheville, NC. Fairly busy on a Sunday, decent assortment of yummies, and customer service was good. Got a chocolate chip cookie, baklava, and crème brûlée. The cookie didnt have much flavor, very basic. The baklava was heavily spiced with cinnamon/cloves, which wasnt expected. The crème brûlée was a great portion but just a little on the very sweet side. Would go back for lunch and a chocolate pot de crème.

This is my second visit in 4 years and it is always so amazing. The desserts are so delicious and fresh. They only have take away but you can sit outside. They do close at 4 in the Afternoon.

I just had to post because it can be seen as expensive to some. I ordered a piece of carrot cake and I have to say that the icing was amazing. The icing wasnt super sweet. The cake itself was sweet to me so there was a good balance. I started eating at the bottom of the cake first and worked my way up. Unfortunately the closer I got to the top the more I could taste a freezer burn type taste. I ended up throwing half of the piece away. I wish I could give this five stars but once youve had food that taste freezer burned it is just so hard to get that taste out of your mouth. My sister had a piece of fudge cake and it was great. My mom had something with espresso but I wasnt sure what it was exactly...hers tasted freezer burned at the top as well and she ate it anyway...however the cookies and brownies all turned out fine...so its a toss up. Id say its definitely worth a try but Im not sure I could eat cake there again.

Great service and great food! Well worth the price. We came by to get an assortment of selections for our restaurant and we loved the mountain eclairs. Everything else was also fantastic. Will be back for more!

If you are in Asheville and heading to the Biltmore you must stop here! Their breakfast croissant sandwiches are amazing and the bakery selection is delightful! You’ll want to taste everything and have some for the ride home or to your hotel!

Oh my god this place is so good. The pastries are so h u g e and amazing.

Chicken salad sandwich and Kale side salad. I had to taste before I took the photo and almost forgot it was soooo good!

Delicious, tasty and flavorful. Good for a quick bite.

We enjoyed our visit here. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious. The coffee was nice and smooth and the Key Lime pie was very good. I would definitely recommend this spot.

The food is fine, but the staff here are EXCELLENT. they have a wonderful team spirit and watching them interact makes my day. they are always friendly, patient, and ready to help. im a bit concerned about their working conditions, because the store is rather hot and the staff are in all black clothing.

OMG So good!! A must stop if in the area!!! 😊

Delicious and huge quiche, grilled bfast burrito and tasty mocha in a glorious outdoor setting with the town clock ringing the passage of time. Bonus was taking the best ever curry chicken salad croissant for the drive home. Must eat here!

Delicious, lovely, great service and wonderful team - this is how I’d describe The Well-Bred Cafe. Our daughter told us about this gem when we visited her this week and we had breakfast there four days in a row!The croissant egg sandwiches are DIVINE! The egg is a custard treasure accented with crispy bacon. Perfection.Bakery goods are wonderful. Coffee is great and be sure to try the chai.A must go.

Super cute outdoor patio area with fantastic baked goods and coffee. The employees were extremely happy and kind too!

Well Bred is a cute cafe in Asheville, near the Biltmore Estates. It is a gem my friends and I frequent when in the area. They have breakfast and brunch items BUT their pastries and cookies are the crowning glory! The peanut butter and ginger molasses cookie is my absolute favorite. Dont miss out on this place. The line outside the door should tell you something.

One of our favorites! The desserts are fabulous! The quiche is also wonderful. Cookies are huge and delish! Chicken salad sandwiches are large, so share one so you have room for dessert!

Yum. So good.

Amazingly good food and baked goods. The owner must be a chef as the quality, variety and flavor is exceptional. Be sure to get a Mountain Eclair, theyre HUGE and delicious!

The BOMB! I would have taken a photo, but we ate so quickly! We got the burritos 🌯 & they were fresh & amazing! The salsa was perfect!!!Girls got the apricot cookies, they loved them! And my son who is the pickiest eater to ever live enjoyed the grilled cheese (was pleased they offered that at 10AM) !Coffee was good too!! We’ll definitely go back!! ❤️

Well Bred Bakery is the bomb! I had very short notice to get a Birthday Cake for a friends party and they made me look like a rock star! I have had many encounters with their delicious Carrot Cake in the past, so I was so happy that they could accommodate me with just a few hours notice. Thank you Lillian and the entire staff of Well Bred Bakery! You guys are an asset to the community!Howie PattonWeaverville, NC

Very fresh and natural cafe. We enjoyed the chicken salad on a croissant and another on gluten free bread. The kale salad was one of the best we ever had. We savored every bite. It was a perfect meal before visiting the Biltmore Estate. They have seating inside and out. Great atmosphere.

Excellent excellent excellent. They have a fair amount of gluten free items, including some desserts which is hard to find. I got the monster cookie (see pic of giant cookie) which is peanut butter, oatmeal, and chocolate chips. I asked them for a soft one and loved it. They have food, too, and its not more expensive than any other place.

We used Well-Bred Bakery for our wedding reception and were very pleased. The desserts looked and were amazing! Nur did such a good job coordinating the event and is so friendly. I did a dessert bar with different types of desserts and all of them were fantastic. My wedding cake was exactly how I imagined. They went above and beyond my expectations.[Photographs by Inspired Life Photography]

Wanted to grab a coffee and something sweet before going to the Biltmore, found this place with decent reviews. Ordered coffees and choc chip cookie. Cookie was close to $4 and what came out was a week old extremely average cookie. It was dry and hard. This town seems to have a bunch of places that appear boushie, but serve mediocre food at Manhattan prices. ( I would know, I’ve lived there). I asked if the cookies were baked fresh and was told they were. Yeah maybe a week ago. Honestly just go to chic fil a.

Just moved to the area and had to try as many coffee shops as possible considering I have a great addiction for it! The employees were all super nice and provided fast service. We got some iced coffees and pastries, including the eclair. While the coffee was pretty weak in my opinion, the eclair was spot on. Not too sweet, not too much, but just right. It’s also dog friendly which is always a plus! I will definitely be returning.

Super good coffee and tasty bakery items and snacks. Nice atmopshere and inside and outside seating.

City Bakery has way better service and food. Dont waste your time.

While in Ashville to do the candlelight tour at Biltmore House we went to the Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe. Staff was great, willing to take time and explain stuff to us. I like the fact that you can see everything that you can order in the display case.I had a breakfast burrito which was very good and baklava. Ive never had baklava before, but it was everything I expected and more. My wife had the quiche and she liked it very much as well.The well-bred Bakery & Cafe is well worth a try just be prepared to spend some time driving around looking for a parking space.

Wonderful food! I got quiche and a cookie, and both were amazing!

Baked goods are outstanding! Coffee/tea lattes were just ok

Cute bakery. Delicious quiches. Friendly staff. $1.50 for a can of coke little steep, but its good food. Great dessert selection.

Great service and great staff! Had an eclair and it was so yummy! The person at the front was super polite too!I will say, the customers are incredibly rude to the poor staff. You can tell the staff is trying their best and I know working during a pandemic is not easy. A lot of entitled boomers unfortunately and some didnt even tip for things that were out of the workers hands.

I ordered the wrong coffee drink and the lovely staff made me a new one and would not let me pay for it even though the ordering mistake was mine. They were busy and still went above and beyond.

BEST BREAKFAST AND LUNCH place I may have ever been to! The food was amazing and vegetarian friendly! The service was most pleasant, friendly and fast. It is very clean inside and outside on the terrace. It was also my birthday and they were sweet enough to give me a free lemon roulade with raspberries. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Enjoy!

Once again it definitely didnt disappoint!! The food is always wonderful and the coffee is good as well.

So so good. I recommend the quiche and sweet cream

Oh yes, yes, yes! Cookies the size of pancakes! Eclair Mountains, and I mean MOUNTAINS! Great coffee, beautiful clean dining area. If you are visiting the Biltmore area, do yourself a favor and enjoy a treat!

Why do you not offer WiFi? It’s my favorite spot to eat but now that I can’t work from there I don’t know how often I’ll be back

So good. Yummy stuff and great service. The shortbread is amazing

Really good food and pastries. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Was always a must on my previous Asheville trips but not anymore. Setup was different due to covid restrictions but not a problem. The problem was Order limitations(maximum of 6 for one item type), which was never a thing before because Ive purchased up to 3 dozen of one type in the past. My daughter was with me, she only had cash on her so I was going to pay for everything together and we exceeded the Order limitations per the individual from inside. The cashier was more than understanding of our situation but after debating with the individual from inside about trying to purchase products from a business selling products, I canceled my order of $120+ and will NEVER be back again.

Great croissants! Several choices of delicious quiche. Fantastic coffee. Choice of almond milk or soy for non-dairy. Great for breakfast, dinner, or an early supper. Open air outside in the courtyard.

EVERYTHING is delicious here! Cant go wrong with whatever you order, the staff are friendly & the atmosphere is cozy, especially with the outdoor patio as an option! They also have gluten free options. Overall, Well Bred is just a good life choice! 👍🏼👍🏼❤

Weve been here several times. The curry chicken salad is a fave of ours and I love the peanut butter pie. Outdoor seating is nice when the weather cooperates . Parking is a pain if the place is busy or you arent fond of parallel parking, but I find the food worth the trouble.

Food is great. Lady that brings the food out needs people skills. Good thing the tip is added to the time of payment and not afterwards :-)

I tried this place for the second time hoping to have a better experience but I had a bad one. I ordered a $2.50 “lemonade” which did not even remotely resemble anything to do with lemons. It tasted very saccharine and had no evidence of lemons being used as an ingredient. I couldn’t even drink it. I ordered a salad call an Asian salad which was lettuce different colored bell pepper slices and some peanuts which was nice and fresh but very simple, basic and extremely overpriced. Disappointed. I will not go again.

Great Greek salad and carrot cake. Charming patio

This a great place to start your Biltmore tour. We had breakfast sandwiches, coffee and a cinnamon roll. We could not finish everything there was so much food. The pastry selection is huge. I would love to try it all. You order at the counter and they bring your order to the large sitdown area. I would come back, in fact I might come back today. There is Lot of chocolate to try.We returned following our tour of the Biltmore to have lunch. This time we split two lunches for the three of us and we were able to finish it all. We also picked up ginger cookies and a chocolate chip cookie. The ginger cookie was spectacular and the chocolate chip was good.

Food is well made, but they were out of essentially all food items by 2pm. Sandwiches are also pre-made, if they have them. Good place for a snack but not for a brunch/lunch.

The service was phenomenal and after getting my dish and realizing I was allergic to all of it (totally my fault, tree nut allergy peeps avoid the chicken salads!) they replaced my entire lunch free of charge with an equivalent and still delicious item! Very safe during COVID too because of cashier being outside.

Service was phenomenal and the food was great (:

Great place to eat Good Atmosphere with outside seating

Key lime pie to die for, not too sweet and not too tart. No indoor sitting, need to order outdoor. A heat lamp definitely would be appreciated in these mighty cold day specially if you sitting outdoors to eat.

Delicious and quick. Great service

We were looking for some good fresh baked sourdough bread. We’re fairly new to Asheville coming from the SF Bay Area in CA so we have been spoiled with great sourdoughs. We found Well-bred online and thought we’d give it a try based on their reviews and menu.We did an online order last Saturday night for a Sunday morning pickup. Showed up at 9 am and unfortunately our order didn’t seem to go through. However, they were able to hook us up with almost exactly what we wanted.The sourdough batard was perfect! Nice texture, flavor was truly sourdough, great crust. We also got 2 plain bagels and a cinnamon roll. The bagels were the best we’ve had so far in Asheville! And the cinnamon roll was excellent!Overall win on all items. We will be back. There are 2 locations and they have slightly different menus so make sure you order and go the right one 😉.

I cant believe that a cafe in Biltmore Village only serves their drinks and food on plastic/cardboard. What a waste and certainly not all that eco-friendly. The Euclair was good, the brownie was very rich and uber-sweet. The coffee drinks were ok, I certainly prefer my cappuccino in a cup and will go somewhere else the next time were in town.

Visited this location on Labor Day and experienced the absolute worst customer service and rude employees. Didn’t even received my food after waiting over 40 minutes for 3 egg sandwiches. Don’t go to this location.

Whenever I am in Asheville this is a must have!! So many good things. A good cookie is my jam....have their Oatmeal raisin, its so good!

Food was good, the service was terrible. Hostess was rude. sign was posted no public bathrooms due to Covid which is understandable but we were patrons. After we had ordered we were told we could not use the restroom. So we asked if there was somewhere close by we could use, hostess was rude and suggested McDonald’s about a block away which it was actually about 4. We are not from this area so asked where it was and we were told that she is not good with directions so wasn’t sure.

I ordered the spinach feta quiche. No mention of heat on the menu. It was spicy. I don’t mind heat but I didn’t want it for breakfast this morning. We dined outside on the patio. The patio was dirty. Lots of “stuff” in the corners. I was bitten by mosquitoes the whole time. We’re visitors to Asheville and saw this highly rated bakery, but I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.

Some of the best desserts I have had in a long time. The chocolate orange gluten free cookie was amazing! It can definitely be shared and you will want to do so.

Such a gem in the heart of the Biltmore Village. We enjoyed a mountain eclair and admired all of the other options in the case. A great bakery, for sure!

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!! We waited in line for 10 minutes or so which was expected... but then an employee skipped over us and started waiting on people in line behind us... this happened 2 times and we were patient.... the 3rd time I interrupted her when she asked the lady for her order... the employee was rude as if I was trying to cut in front of the lady. She then took my order. 3 cookies and my wife ordered a mocha. They gave us a number and we went to sit down. 15 minutes passed and still now coffee ... so my wife went to inquire and they had forgotten to make it... so we waited another 5 minutes and they brought it. No apology ... absolute horrible customer service... the cookies were excellent.... but I will never go again.

Great little bakery. Very nice service and the location in Biltmore Village was a great way to down the morning. The eclairs were our choice. They were fantastic. So many things there that I would have loved to get. Hard to make a choice

Awesome little coffee shop, desserts to die for, especially the Ginger Florentino. Coffee was exceptional good, loved the espresso, much more flavourful then SB.

This place used to be the hallmark of a trip to Asheville! Now you walk up in the cold to a dingy plastic table and order from a paper list, for pickup only. The service is no longer friendly. They won’t even let you use the bathroom. The food was cold and tasted old, and the joy of seeing beautiful baked goods in the case as you order is gone, despite every other cafe and bakery being able to operate while maintaining safe COVID restrictions. The patio has heaters, which were turned off and feels dirty and less sanitary than just eating inside.

Great food! As everyone recommends, the mountain eclair is a great treat, and fun to show off to visitors.

We are staying nearby in Biltmore Village and were very excited for a walkable coffee and pastry option. Unfortunately our experience was not a positive one.We’ve had numerous “meh” food experiences, so the cookies being cold and hard, and the latte leaving much to be desired isn’t reason enough to leave an unfavorable review. The unwelcoming environment is, as is the assumption that I would need an explanation on the drink I just ordered, specifically that “we don’t make it like Starbucks”. This was not my first experience at a non chain coffee shop. The condescension in that interaction alone is the reason I cannot tell if they have delicious quiche. I decided not to order breakfast, keeping the interaction brief and avoiding an explanation of eggs and crust.Being stared at during the entirety of our time there is a major factor in the unwelcoming experience. I do realize that the business itself does not choose its customers but it is always concerning to be in an environment where customers display discomfort with sharing a patio with black patrons. I attempted to explain it away (twins in a stroller attract looks) but the looks were not at them. “One of these things is not like the others”My husband is not please with my two star rating as he can’t find anything good about the experience BUT the whatever praline cookie was so good I forgot to share.I’m honestly really disappointed that we will have to drive to find coffee and breakfast for the rest of our vacation when the walk is just one minute.

A wonderful bakery with friendly staff. So many very tasty options for breakfast, lunch and just a treat! When Im visiting the area I get here at least once! The eclairs are my absolute favorite!

Always love going here for a meal or just a treat.

Good place to stop in Biltmore Village for a light bite. Help is very friendly. Would give them 5 stars if they lowered the price of their iced coffee and fixed their outdoor patio so the chair legs dont fall through the cracks!

Wonderful food!! Awesome location! Top notch staff!!

Really enjoyed our array of sandwiches and cookies

After many people told me had good well bred was, the overall experience was a bit disappointing. First, the waste: you walk up and order and they don’t ask you if you want to go vs eating there despite so many people eating there. They package everything Togo and it’s A LOT of packaging. We sat down at a table and ate, the was forced to throw away a large plastic bag, two smaller paper bags inside of that, tin foil, and silverware etc as soon as we were finished and that was for TWO items. Second, I asked to add white cheddar to chicken salad sandwich and was told it wasn’t allowed because they were “continually low on resources so nothing could be added” despite there being other items with the cheese in question listed on the menu. It was a bit confusing bcz as far as I know, there’s no shortage of cheddar cheese in the world, so why can’t they keep enough cheese stocked for the occasional addition? They sell grilled cheese as well, so I’m pretty sure they just don’t want to bother with any substitutions. I had the breakfast burrito instead since no cheese was allowed on chicken salad sandwich. it was good. My friend had the chicken salad sandwich anyway and it was just okay. Strange aftertaste. Iced mocha as really good, perfect subtle sweetness. Would I go back? Maybe to try some pasteries but not for brunch. Too many better places. The chicken salad sandwich at Romans deli is amazing, so why would I bother to go here again. Overall, it was super adequate.

Ordered online for take out. I may have gotten the wrong things but I ordered the almond bar and baklava. The baklava was okay but the almond bar was so sweet and heavy in almond extract that I couldnt stomach more than a small bite or two. Way too sweet. Admittedly I havent tried anything else there but the imbalance of the sweetness in the almond bar was way too much.

This place was great! A wee bit pricey, but the chocolate chip coconut macaroon was heavenly and worth the price!! We ate outdoors and it was a gorgeous day to do so!! Great service here as well!

Really Delicious baked goods, clever, tasty lunch brunch foods, savvy & friendly staff, indoor and outdoor seating, perfect location, great walking,wandering area in Biltmore Village.

Carrots Cake was good

Be honest - you cant beat a crisp autumn morning walk in beautiful Biltmore village while enjoying sweet bakery treats.

Great eats and service

We got some cookies and dog biscuits. My pup LOVED the dog biscuits. I got the Chocolate Orange cookie, which was good, but I wish it was softer versus chewy. The Monster Cookie was pretty hard but the flavor was great. I have had their Chicken Salad on a previous visit, which was pretty tasty.

I had the black bean veggie bfast burrito, a ginger and apricot scone, and coffee. Everything was so delicious! They were super friendly too!

Great Service!! Such nice people! And the food is 👌

I stopped in here while walking through Biltmore Village. I had a cup of chai and it was excellent. I also picked up a few cookies for my family. They are enormous and very shareable. We really liked the ginger molasses and the chocolate orange. The chocolate chip was OK, but the base was more like a sugar cookie than a toll house cookie. It was tasty enough, but not my favorite.I included a photo of my cup because I love the font they use on their signs and on their cups. This place has a very nice style about it.Note that they do NOT have wi-fi, so this is not a place to hang out for a long time. Its a place to get a bite and go and a good place at that.

Love these people

Loved the cookies and key lime pie!

Excellent. Friendly service staff with a great sense of humor, knowledgeable staff who know the menu and dont rush you the moment you set foot in the door (like a popular national chain starting in P and ending in Bread). Great environment inside and outside seating. Fairly priced for the quality of the product and a great menu. Lovely building with easy parking on or off street.

Our first visit, and I dont think its the last!Wonderful local cafe with fresh deserts and tasty coffee.Great atmosphere and service.Many delicious looking choices.Beautiful interior

Mountain Eclair the best I ever had

Great food and sweets! They have both Gluten free and Vegan options and it’s in beautiful Biltmore Village. The staff is always nice and the service is quick. I have never been in here when there aren’t at least a dozen others here also. And if the weather is nice, the outdoor patio is fantastic!

I’ve always lived in Asheville. While we have so many great places to eat, I love Well-Bred and highly recommend it. The service is always friendly and the food is fresh, fresh FRESH! The tuna and chicken salads are fabulous as are their soups, sandwiches, pastries and other decadent sweets. A fun stop for real food in Biltmore Village. Enjoy!

Nice bakery with gluten free options.

Marks required, order for take out but can eat in court yard at distance. Nice experience & sandwich, they also have baked goods& coffee.

No ability to wash hands. (Bathrooms closed!) No hand sanitizer. Yet still serving customers. We’re in a pandemic - please do better.

Desserts the size of your head! Stopped here after a recommendation by a local. We missed breakfast by 6 minutes, but their sandwiches are amazing. But save room for dessert. They are huge (today sharable) and DELICIOUS. I will most definitely be back!

We had a hard time to read the menu and not being able to see the desserts because the shop is half closed bc of Covid, is a big deterrent for me as that was the #1 reason I wanted to go there. I’m sure they are amazing but we just had a latte which was pretty good.