Afterglow
95 Roberts St, Asheville, NC
Crema's Take
“Afterglow is a meticulously designed coffee sanctuary that doubles as a gathering space for both espresso devotees and leisurely loungers, with reviewers consistently praising its enticing atmosphere, dramatic lighting, and curated aesthetic that makes it equally worthy of a morning cappuccino or an evening hang. Their espresso program earns particular respect—one Italian espresso drinker called their cappuccino "luscious and creamy" with genuinely rich coffee flavor—while their full breakfast menu and late opening hours make it a natural hub for Asheville's creative community. Whether you're stopping in for a specialty drink, catching live music, or settling in for a slow morning, Afterglow feels less like a coffee shop and more like a culturally vibrant third space designed for connection.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
Stopped in after peaking through the door and noticing the enticing atmosphere. Such fun decor to imbibe in a hot tea and a beer.
This is one of the coolest coffee shops in town by far!! I love the Asheville themed hotel by Hilton that the coffee shop is located inside. It has amazing vibes. They have a huge chandelier in the lobby with amazing AVL inspired artwork on the walls to view while you sip your…
A very cool curated space, decor, lighting, scent. I started with a cappucino, luscious creamy and the coffee flavor was rich .. from an Italian espresso drinker that is saying something! then I had the goat cheese pastry.. flaky and deliscious.. see pics.. followed by 5 min…
On of the most interesting places to DJ and listen to music, the lighting and projection projects were awesome to create. Definitely the best places to take pics.
We’ve stopped by a couple of times. Once was for an iced coffee. We were so impressed that we came back for breakfast. We live nearby and will happily add Afterglow to our breakfast/coffee rotations. One of the best chocolate croissants. Iced coffee with homemade syrup is fab.…
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