Malaprop's Cafe is a cozy coffee shop nestled inside the well-known Malaprop's Bookstore in the heart of downtown Asheville. An institution since 1982, it offers espresso drinks and good coffee sourced by Counter Culture, along with treats from West End Bakery. The staff is super friendly, exceptionally talented, and provides quick, delicious service. The cafe operates from a to-go window with outdoor seating available. It is a nice atmosphere tucked within the bookstore, allowing customers to browse the good selection of books, which includes best sellers, new releases, and local favorites. The bookstore itself is a nice shop of a good size, well-organized with different genres, and also features a selection of local and artisanal greeting cards. While the cafe prices are a little high, the overall experience of this great little cafe and local bookstore is highly recommended.
Best books, best drinks, best pastries. Asheville staple! Remember to tip the wonderful folks working here.
June 2026
Cali was so knowledgeable and helpful! they helped me out when i was trying out a new order for myself and made sure everything was perfect. all around they’re a very kind person and made our trip to asheville even better (:
May 2026
One of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. I also love bookstores.
