Ovenbird Kitchen
131 S Ave, Swannanoa, NC
Crema's Take
“Ovenbird Kitchen is a revelation for bagel lovers on the way between Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the dough achieves that elusive perfect lightness that keeps customers calling them the best bagels they've ever tasted. Beyond the exceptional bagels, they've mastered the full craft bakery experience with standout scones, sourdough, and macaroons that make stopping here feel like discovering a well-kept secret rather than a quick grab. The combination of serious baking skill, warm hospitality, and strategic location on the Swannanoa route has made this small spot a genuine destination worth planning your morning around.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
My wife and I found this on google maps as we were leaving Asheville. We wanted a light breakfast and decided to get some bakery items to go. This place was right on the way and we decided to stop here. At first we were a bit apprehensive because of the building and the fact…
Stopped in for a bagel this morning as I was heading to Asheville, and I was seriously blown away by how delicious it was. Hands down best bagel I’ve ever had in my life! The dough felt very light and soft but also had an addictive chew. You could tell the flour was also very…
A wonderful new to me bakery. Delicious scones, macaroons and sour dough bread!
Simply amazing bagels. We were staying in Asheville and I looked online and many bagel shops in the area and Ovenbird was the only one with stellar reviews. We decide to visit on our way to Black Mountain. We enjoyed freshly baked bagels with lox cream cheese and chive cream…
Fantastic coffees, bagels, breads, and sweet treats. I was so thrilled to see this place thriving. Stop in and get one of their amazing scones or freshly toasted bagel.