Rise Above Bakehouse

We visited on a Tuesday morning before we set off to hike for the day! You must order at the front of the building and then when your order is finished, they bring it out to your car. They have picnic tables out front but we opted to just eat in the car. Our breakfast sandwiches were amazing and left us full and satisfied for a good portion of the day! We highly recommend everyone come by and check out this amazing gem! Their bagels are amazing!

I was told this is the go-to bagel spot in Asheville, so had to try it. It was good. Staff was super friendly and the bagels got the job done. Lots of neat treats here, definitely check them out.

DEFINITELY THE BEST BAGELS EVER!!!
In Fairview, unassuming small building with wonderful coffee and excellent bagels. Their coffee is delicious. I had the medium roast and came back to buy some beans to bring home. We came by every day while on vacation because we couldn't resist the fresh, crusty bagels. Notable mention to the jalapeño bagel- if you like it hot.... This one has fresh jalapeños and it's fantastic! They also make loaves of bread but we didn't get to try those. No doubt they are delicious.

Very "cozy" style bakery with excellent breads and bagels. Ordering is from the front door and all items are take away. NO INDOOR DINING. The staff was very nice and accommodating to my wife's dietary needs. The hummus sandwich with turkey was delicious. Definitely a place to stop and check out.

Rise Above's bagels are absolutely delish!!! We tried them for the first time (everything & pretzel), and will certainly be calling this our go-to for bagels! Great outer crust with soft center. Friendly team!

Delicious breakfast options! They have really good bagels and biscuits which you can customize with multiple options. Their coffee is just drip coffee, so we don't really go here for fancy coffee drinks. There is usually a wait on weekends, so either order online or be prepared to hang out for a bit! Would love if they could get a bigger parking lot, but it's not that big of a deal since we usually just grab food and go. Always recommend them when friends visit town!

My gosh, best muffin (Morning Glory) I believe I've ever had! Not overly sweet, crisp on top, excellent flavors, ultra-fresh. And, excellent bagels in traditional style (not bready, firmer on outside while chewier on inside, and very flavorful and fresh as well). We'll be making the extended drive from Weaverville out to Rise Above often.

Don't miss this breakfast/coffee spot just outside of Asheville. The bagels are top notch and so soft and flavorful! The flavors are unique too! Prices are standard. Picnic tables outside to enjoy!

Yes, ma'am. We found good bagels.

Tiny unassuming house on the side of the road. You order at the front door where a daily sample and smells from the day's bakes hit you like a brick. It's wonderful, especially on a cold day. The girl working the counter was friendly and quick and rattled off the many varieties of bagels. I made some hard choices and I left with a variety of cheese bagels and a tub of cream cheese for $10.

Y'all, these bagels are done right. Chewy, hefty, cooked through, while still being light. The cheese is done properly, so that it crackles and covers the bagel without distorting the top.

Pesto/swiss: 5/5
Cheddar: 5/5
Cheddar/jalapeno: 6/5

They've also got a frequent flyer program - get a punch for each $5 spent and redeem for a drink, pastry, or bread. I'm going back for the bread.

Very reasonably priced place with lovely large cookies, baked goods sweet and savory, and sandwiches on the menu. An everything bagel and veggie cream cheese was only $3! Fantastic little spot to stop by. Their fresh loaves of bread looked amazing too. The atmosphere is cheerful, and quiet. Overall this is a really nice place that's opened deeper into Fairview and I'm really glad they did.

Best bagels I have found in the area! Definitely a hidden gem and I am excited to go back again! (~):}

Highly recommend the drive to this place. We all got bagels with veggie cream cheese and a loaf of sourdough. Bagels were perfectly chewy and cream cheese was flavorful. Thank you for a delicious breakfast!

Love the all in one bagels they have. So much awesome cheese on that bagel. Hope y'all keep making great bagels.

Everything here is so delicious. The bagels are legendary. People are kind and quick. Love this place :)

The baked goods are so very good! Fresh ingredients and great quality. Love that they have gluten-free and vegan options.

Incredible!!! we’ll worth the beautiful drive if you aren’t already in the area. Fabulous way to start your day! Great staff, prefect bagels, wonderful bread, the muffins are great. Everything is perfect! This is somewhere I will be coming again and again!

Delicious breakfast sandwich, and their bagels look incredible! Friendly service, can’t wait to go back

We have been buying bagels here for years and they never disappoint! The bagels are light, fluffy, and oh so fresh! If you eat these, you'll never go back to store-bought bagels again. There are plenty to choose from but I'm partial to the cheddar jalapeno. We miss the days of being able to sit inside and eat but this is one of our go-to places for breakfast!

One of my regular go to’s for a delicious sandwich and sour dough bread loafs.

Wow! We got a sourdough, which is definitely the best sourdough we've ever eaten. While picking it up, they had some huge homemade pretzels for $2 which are also the best pretzel I've ever eaten -- apparently they only make these for weekends.
I think I'll be back next week and buy a pile to last me the week!