The Ugly Mug

The Ugly Mug

2024 Asheville Hwy, Fletcher, NC

★★★★★4.7(531 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked in Fletcher, this beloved local spot feels like the coffee shop equivalent of a warm hug, with a genuinely homey atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back year after year. Beyond their solid espresso drinks, they've built a loyal following for their thoughtful tea selection and pastries like the standout spinach and feta croissant, all delivered by a consistently friendly team that makes you feel like a regular from your first visit. Whether you're settling in for a slow sit with a specialty drink or grabbing a cold brew through the drive-thru, The Ugly Mug strikes that rare balance of being both a genuine third space and a convenient neighborhood stop.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Drive-thru.

Cold brewSpecialty drinksFamily friendlyMeetingsDrive-thruSlow sitPastriesTraditional drinksMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

Jody Cates
★★★★★2 months ago

I used to come here about once a week or more a few years ago, but stopped drinking coffee until recently, so I stopped back in, the place is just as "homey" feeling now as it was then. I asked the female barista (she's very kind) for a recommendation (it was dark chocolate,…

Deb Houde
★★★★★3 months ago

The Ugly mug is one of my favorite stops. They have great coffee, tea selections and delicious pastries. I personally love the spinach and feta croissant. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The drive through window is a great option for someone…

James Bolen
★★★★★4 months ago

A+ Experience! We attended an event just outside of Hendersonville and wanted a coffee for the three hour ride home. Stopped by here from a Google search. We used the drive-through. Barista's were very friendly. I asked for something unique and she provided a delicious raspberry…

MathYu Shephard
★★★★★5 months ago

Absolutely loved this awesome local joint! The Ugly Mug encapsulates exactly why local coffee shops are my favorite; the coffee( hot & frappe) was delicious, the atmosphere was authentic, relaxed, and fun(love the English bulldog decor); this was the perfect spot for my wife & I…

Love to Smile
★★★★★10 months ago

We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and delicious coffee. They have a nice selection of coffee and tea. We ordered an iced vanilla latte, snickers latte, a zebra mocha and regular mocha. We enjoyed our choices. They also have an assortment of pastries.

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