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Books & Breadboard

30 All Souls Crescent, Mon-Thu 8-3, Fri-Sun 8-4, Asheville, NC 28803
8285058233
Ranked #4 of 312 restaurants in Asheville
5.0 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
Price range: 4 AUD - 14 AUD
Cuisines: American, Bakery, Delicatessen, Ice cream
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My husband and I enjoyed an excellent breakfast at Books & Breadboard. The owners are a husband (the chef) and wife (the books) team and are very friendly and welcoming. More

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Denver, Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Yes, this is a lunch place, but such a treat. My husband ordered the quiche (yes, real men do eat quiche) and it arrived standing five or so inches tall. The presentation was glorious and it was delicious. I ordered one of their signature sandwich beautifully presented on a wooden board. Our meals looked like pieces of art, and at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Drove by today and there is a sign saying Closed. Their website says it is due to lack of renewal of lease. This is so sad. This is/was a unique, creative and fun place to dine on excellent food with a warm and friendly staff. A corporate restaurant opened next door within the past year and has limited parking. I... More

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Atlanta
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We stopped here on our last day visiting Asheville. I heard all the rave reviews and was very excited, my husband not so much - "A book store with food" he said. After getting the best table in the house, the front room with the window and getting my Quiche and his roast beef sandwich. His tune changed and there... More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Stopped at this restaurant on the way home from Charleston. Turned out to be the best meal we had all week. Orange french toast was the best french toast I've ever had in my life. "Karen" was the nicest server I have ever encountered. Everything was amazing. Stop if you are ever in the area. More

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Cullman, Alabama
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Located at the Biltmore village, this place is spectacular! We had the Orange Cinnamon French Toast with fruit lovingly constructed. Drool. Seriously. Karen, our server, was very helpful and cheerful! They also had bakery items such as Nanaimo Bars - I have never seen these outside of British Columbia! They were fantastic! You could get a lunch to go even... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I am a chef myself here in asheville....and the food and service here is with out a doubt....Perfection....sad to see that its closing its doors...im gonna miss the chapter 4 ...Executive Chef Jonathan Santiago... More

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Shelton, Connecticut
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

What a great find for Breakfast. (Only open for Breakfast and lunch.) Stones throw from Biltmore gate, across from the Church. Not your typical eggs on a plate place. Food was masterfully prepared and presented on a wooded board, artfully arranged. The tables are located in a book store/gift shop so you can walk around and browse while you wait.... More

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Cartersville, Georgia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We called ahead of time to make reservations. The staff was very friendly. We walked right in to our table which had a reserved sign for us. The asparagus quiche was the best quiche I have ever had. The presentation was beautiful. My husband had the herbed eggs which were amazing. The bacon was awesome!!! More

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Sunapee, New Hampshire
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Eclectic place for breakfast. Look at the books while you wait for the delicious food. Orange French toast, eggs and mile-high quiche were all excellent. Great food and atmosphere. More

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