Dripolator East Asheville
Tunnel Rd B, Asheville, NC
Crema's Take
“This espresso-focused roastery in Asheville has earned devoted fans by refusing to compromise on quality—their medium roast espresso is the real deal, not the burnt darkness you'd expect. The baristas genuinely know their regulars by name and order, creating that rare coffee shop warmth where you feel like part of the community from your first visit. Whether you're ordering a meticulously pulled shot, a precise pour over, or their cold brew, there's a clear philosophy here that specialty coffee means respecting both the bean and the craft.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. Opens early.
Google Reviews
Been to numerous coffee places here in Asheville and thereabouts and have been let down every time until we found Dripolator. For a while Starbucks had become our go-to out of desperation, (due to my snobby coffee taste from living in Washington state,) but now that we’ve found…
For coffee snobs this is your spot. Absolutely fantastic espresso, not dark roasted, a real, actual medium roast espresso. Made my iced latté great, and the first good coffee I’ve had in this trip from Durham, NC, headed west to Nashville. The staff was great as well, knew the…
It’s always amazing when they know your order and call you by name when you first walk in. I love this location and the employees. They are the absolute best and when I wanna try something new, Desiree is always quick to offer a delicious treat or concoction that they can whip…
I couldn't be more happier with my visit. I am usually a pretty picky coffee drinker. I like the beans roasted a certain way. Well this place does it well!! You can tell the coffee is good quality just by how the crema held up in my cup all the way to the last sip! Look at that…
I am visiting Asheville from NYC, and this coffee shop was not far from the retreat center where I am staying. Stumbling upon Dripolator became one of the highlights of my trip. I ordered an iced sticky toffee latte, and it easily ranks among the top three lattes I have had in…
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