Bru Avl

Bru Avl

5 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

★★★★★4.6(63 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Bru Avl is a warm gathering spot in downtown Asheville where attentive staff like Adam Authier make you feel genuinely welcomed from the moment you walk in. Beyond solid specialty coffee drinks and creative signature options, what really sets this place apart is the full, carefully executed menu—think fabulous huevos rancheros and smash burgers—paired with an inviting atmosphere that makes locals and travelers alike want to linger over breakfast rather than rush through it. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where the owners chat with guests, the light is golden, and everything from the coffee to the service feels thoughtfully done.”

What to expect

Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Slow sitSignature drinksCold brewSpecialty drinksFamily friendlyLight foodMeetingsFull breakfastTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Niki Van
★★★★★2 months ago

Adam Authier was amazing, from the moment we came in he was attentive and unimposing. He made us feel welcomed. We ordered and the food was divine, the atmosphere inviting and the owner well mannared. We were grateful we found this restaurant because we were celebrating our…

Kirk Beauchamp
★★★★★4 months ago

Breakfast here was great. Coffee was good as well. Huevos Rancheros were fabulous. Just a short walk from many downtown hotels. They have a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus with several desserts. Tons of hot and cold coffee choices.

JDCPhoto
★★★★★6 months ago

We stumbled into Bru on a golden morning, the kind that makes coffee steam look poetic. It’s the kind of place where locals linger over breakfast — not because they’re in a hurry, but because the light is too good to leave. I ordered the Sammy, and let me tell you, it was out…

Tasha Konkina
★★★★★6 months ago

So so good! Lots of really interesting signature coffee options, great food, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. We were staying at a hotel nearby - so happy we picked this place for breakfast.

Steven Standridge
★★★★★8 months ago

The food was delicious. Owner's are nice and cordial. Talked with them a bit. Ordering was a breeze. The food arrived quickly too. I had a smash burger and iced hazelnut cortado coffee and my wife had the kale salad with salmon with a cinnamon con panna coffee. Took home the…

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