Bring your café or coffee shop concept to one of Asheville’s most walkable and visible locations. This beautifully renovated building sits between Downtown Asheville and the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA), directly beside a newly built apartment community and overlooking the popular Reed Creek Greenway. Broadway Street, a main north–south corridor, carries about 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 NCDOT), giving your business strong street presence as well as steady foot and bike traffic from the greenway.
The surrounding neighborhoods—Five Points and Montford—are just a short stroll away, known for their tree-lined streets, active community, and eclectic mix of small businesses. Little Jumbo cocktail bar and grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Harris Teeter are all close by. It’s the kind of setting that naturally brings regulars: nearby residents, university students and staff, and visitors exploring downtown.
Inside, the space offers a clean, modern canvas for your build-out. The building shell has been fully updated with new energy-efficient HVAC, modern plumbing fixtures, new doors and windows, and freshly insulated walls and roof. High ceilings and east-facing clerestory windows flood the interior with natural light, creating a bright, welcoming environment for anything from a cozy morning café to an afternoon brunch spot.
Two oversized garage doors open onto a concrete patio that looks out over the greenway—a natural extension of the dining room and an ideal spot for outdoor seating, weekend brunch, or small events. With both vehicle visibility and a steady flow of walkers, joggers, and cyclists, the patio makes it easy to create the kind of indoor/outdoor atmosphere diners love.
Parking is rarely this convenient in Asheville: the property includes its own adjacent parking lot, giving customers and staff easy access and removing a common barrier for guests who want to stop in for a quick coffee or settle in for dinner.
This location blends the best of Asheville’s character—neighborhood charm, university energy, and downtown proximity—with the infrastructure a modern cafe needs. Whether you’re launching a first concept or expanding a well-loved brand, you’ll find a combination of visibility, foot traffic, and updated building systems that lets you focus on creating a memorable dining experience rather than worrying about the basics.
Note: This property is still under renovation. We project that the interior and exterior space will be complete by mid to late November.
