Is Brü a coffee shop or a restaurant?

Both. Brü GastroCafe is a full espresso bar and an all-day brunch kitchen under one roof at 5 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville.

What time does the coffee bar open?

8:00am, seven days a week. Espresso, drip, cold brew and cold foam drinks are pulled from open until we close at 3:00pm.

Can I work or study at Brü?

Yes — grab a seat at the bar or a table under the octopus mural. Mornings are the quietest stretch of the day.

Do you have oat milk and non-dairy options?

Yes, oat and other non-dairy milks are available for any espresso or cold brew drink.

Coffee · Downtown Asheville

Coffee in downtown Asheville — espresso bar & kitchen

A proper coffee shop that also happens to cook one of the best brunches downtown. Espresso, drip, cold brew with cold foam — plus a full kitchen — from 8am daily at 5 Biltmore Ave.

Order brunch online Call (828) 412-3364 to book

Cold brew with cold foam and cookie crumble from the coffee bar at Brü in downtown Asheville

Coffee first. Then breakfast, whenever you're ready.

Most downtown Asheville coffee shops stop at a pastry case. At Brü the espresso bar sits in the same room as a working brunch kitchen, so a flat white can turn into chili crisp avocado toast or a Belgian waffle stack without changing tables.

We're one block south of Pack Square, walkable from every downtown hotel and right by the Orange Peel — so it's an easy first stop before the Parkway, the Biltmore Estate or a day of browsing Biltmore Ave.

Brü Avl brunch stack: waffle, folded egg omelette, candied bacon and crispy shallots with maple

Poppy seed toast with fresh burrata, honeyed peaches, balsamic and micro greens at Brü Avl

Grilled Brürger with fries and a local draft beer by the window at Brü GastroCafe in Asheville

Iced espresso drink with cold foam and cookie crumble from the Brü Avl coffee bar

What's cooking alongside the coffee

The full menu runs from 8am to 3pm — pair anything here with espresso or cold brew.

Sweet Start

Brünch all day — no cutoff

Brü Organic Yogurt$12.00
Organic Greek yogurt with granola, fresh berries and honey
Challah French Toast$17.00
Thick cut challah, orange zest whipped ricotta, fresh berries, maple syrup
Belgian Waffle Stack$17.00
Pearl sugar Belgian waffles, nutella, whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts

Slow & Savory

The heart of the brunch menu

The Brü Plate$14.00
Two farm-fresh eggs your way, choice of bacon or sausage, crispy potatoes, thick-cut sourdough toast
Local Trout Lox Bagel$19.00
Whipped cream cheese, chives, heirloom tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, capers, dill, everything bagel
Chili Crisp Avo Toast$15.00
Seeded sourdough, avocado smash, sunny side egg, chili crunch
Caramelized Peach & Burrata Toast$17.00
Seeded sourdough, burrata, caramelized peaches, balsamic reduction, toasted pecans
Breakfast Wrap$15.00
Scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, mushrooms, spinach, cheddar/gruyere/fontina, local sausage, crispy potatoes, salsa roja, flour tortilla, mixed greens
Croque Madame$18.00
Open-faced, thick black forest ham, gruyere, egg over easy, bechamel, brioche
Chilaquiles$17.00
Crispy tortillas, black beans, salsa roja, chorizo, cotija, crema, avocado, two fried eggs, cilantro
Shakshuka$17.00
Pepper garlic tomato sauce, baked eggs, spinach, feta, toasted sourdough
Pastrami Hash$22.00
Smoked pastrami, roasted potato, pickled onion, sweet peppers, sunny eggs, spicy hollandaise

Fork & Knife

Salads, bowls and handhelds

Million Dollar Waffle$24.00
Worth every bite — two caramelized pearl sugar Belgian waffles layered with soft folded eggs, brown sugar pepper bacon, aged white cheddar, crispy onions, truffle honey & chives, served with breakfast potatoes
Harvest Lemon & Thyme Salad$16.00
Mixed greens, honey crisp apple, pear, goat cheese, candied pecans, red onion, lemon/thyme vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad$15.00
Tuscan kale, shaved parmesan, sourdough croutons, house-made caesar. Add chicken 6, salmon 7, steak 9
Atlantic Salmon Bowl$22.00
Pan roasted 6oz salmon, soy citrus marinated cucumbers, mustardy cabbage & carrot salad, sweet cumin grains, herb seeds
Market Plate$24.00
Chef's selection of seasonal vegetables, ancient grains, whipped feta, grilled lemon, choice of chicken, salmon or steak
Grilled Brürger$18.00
6oz house blend (short rib–brisket–chuck), brioche bun, crispy onions, aged cheddar, bacon jam, special sauce
Farm Chicken Sandwich$18.00
Grilled chicken, charred poblano, garlic aioli, havarti, baby arugula, sourdough, fries or mixed greens
Double Cut Grilled Bacon BLT$19.00
Open-faced thick cut grilled bacon, caramelized onions, hollandaise, heirloom tomatoes, butter lettuce, sourdough, over easy egg, fries or mixed greens
Steak & Eggs$25.00
8oz New York strip, eggs your way, fries and chimichurri

Additions

Avocado$3.00
Bacon$5.00
Egg$2.00
Grilled steak$9.00
Smoked trout$7.00
Seared salmon$7.00
Grilled chicken$6.00
Breakfast potatoes$4.00
Fries$4.00

Visit

Hours

Monday – Sunday8:00am – 3:00pm

Brunch is served every hour we're open — there's no 11am cutoff.

Find us

Brü GastroCafe storefront at 5 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville

5 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

One block south of Pack Square. Street parking plus the Aloft and Rankin Ave decks nearby.

Get directions Call (828) 412-3364

Frequently asked

Is Brü a coffee shop or a restaurant?: Both. Brü GastroCafe is a full espresso bar and an all-day brunch kitchen under one roof at 5 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville.
What time does the coffee bar open?: 8:00am, seven days a week. Espresso, drip, cold brew and cold foam drinks are pulled from open until we close at 3:00pm.
Can I work or study at Brü?: Yes — grab a seat at the bar or a table under the octopus mural. Mornings are the quietest stretch of the day.
Do you have oat milk and non-dairy options?: Yes, oat and other non-dairy milks are available for any espresso or cold brew drink.

Your morning table is open

Call (828) 412-3364 to hold a table, or read the case for our all-day Asheville brunch.