mother | bread + wine

Outstanding sourdough everything. Store front and wine tasting in River Arts District. Cafe in town.

The focaccia and babka are excellent.

All the different styles look on point, including English muffins, baguette, soft pretzels, brioche, and regular sourdough loaves.

I'm beyond thrilled that this shop has opened. And it's SO CLOSE. They're still doing online pre-order but one day they're gonna be open open and I'll be able to swing by for coffee and a bagel before work.

Right now you order online motheravl.com for Saturday pickup and collect your precious treasures between 2-5pm. The two working there were delightful and I'm kicking myself for not asking their names. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Ok now to the important part.

Is their bread good? Yes. Hell yes. I ordered the onion focaccia and y'all, some of the best caramelized onions of my life. Would I eat a bowl of these? With no shame.

The bread itself is deceptive. It LOOKS like there's a loaf of bread but actually it's just your imagination. Despite the gorgeous internal bubbling and the beautifully golden crust, the bread is so light and soft and fluffy that the flavor must be all in your head. You're biting into a dream. I added a slice of fresh tomato with a bit of salt to the heel slice and let me tell you, it was perfection. Samin, your focaccia recipe is great, but I'll skip baking my own and let these folks do it.

Are their bagels good? Yes. I don't love the cornmeal, it's a bit jarring in an otherwise chewy bite, but the bagel is delicious and loaded with sourdough tanginess. The crust properly bubbles, it's tight without tearing up the mouth, and it's hefty without being heavy. A+ in my book.

Enjoy these pictures.
The real thing is even better.

Expensive, but one of the best unique bakeries in the world. Pretzel was meh to us, although it gets a lot of great reviews. But the Focaccia bread is to die for. We tried the olive & something focaccia and the orange, creme friche and pistachio focaccia. You've never ever had focaccia like the ones baked at Mother!

I am so glad to have a place like mother in Asheville. I love the Sicilian olive focaccia! I have always had friendly interactions with the people behind the counter and I have never had to wait in a line for this excellent bread. If you are lucky enough to see jambon beurre while you are here, buy one!

There’s a reason the rating is a full 5 stars. Wow. And the focaccia. And the sandwich loaves. gotta come back and try it all. The co-owner was pouring coffee in the shop and gave us a little background in the business. Do yourself a favor and visit.

Stopped in to grab a loaf and left with a Jambon Beurre and a pesto focaccia. The Jambon Beurre was seriously one of the best we had ever tried and was amazing in its simplicity. The focaccia was also a show stopper. Super friendly and attentive service!

Took an afternoon break at mother after a Sunday perusing the galleries. Since they were out of focaccia, I bought a loaf of the peppercorn bread and tasted it on the spot. Quite possible the best bread I’ve ever eaten. And it went perfectly with the special wine of the day and a hefty dose of sunshine.

Wow! First off, I love how they used vertical space to display everything and maximize the space. The wine collection was so thoughtful and there’s something for everyone in terms of pricing. We went with the recommendation suggested and it was superb. Now for the best part, bread! Amazing crust, point crumb, and overall delicious. We will be back to try the rest. Thank you!

Cute little spot to grab some bread, bagels, English muffins, etc.

No coffee, but good wine options if you're ready for a drink!

Very nice and informative staff.

My wife and I ate here. We both had a sandwich with crusty bread. Ham, cheese, fancy butter. It was delicious. I’ve never been a fan of mayo on sandwiches and this is exactly how I like them. The lady at the counter let us sample a few different wines to find the right one to go with the sandwiches. Very helpful and great food.

I thought I had eaten bread before I first tried Mother...how wrong I was. Mother is one of the things that makes me happy to be alive. As I tear into their pistachio, ricotta, and lemon focaccia, I shed a tear of pure bliss... time stops and I feel like I have a deeper connection to the planet. With every bite, I become a better version of myself.

This place is so so good. There is no other way to put it. When you walk in, the whole place so aesthetically pleasing that i would eat the bread just for that. All of the breads are up on the wall so you have a big picture view of them. Tip: maybe put the names of every bread underneath them so the customers know what to say? The bread is absolutely fantastic. Period. I have never tasted anything like it. Definitely recommend if you are anyone who loves rich foods.

Great coffee. Great vibe. Food 😋 Amazing friendly people.

Yummy bread - and the jambon beurre is always a hit when I'm just passing through town for a quick bite.

Phenomenal Foccacia.. Some of the best I've ever had. The simple ham and butter sandwich was to die for. Plus it's next to a wonderful boutique with jewelry, silk and handbags. I think it's called Wonderful!
I love how the RAD is changing and I'm grateful for a bake house like Mother bringing the true crunch into the RAD

WOW WOW WOW. We ate at the new cafe and it was AMAZING. Literally everything was awesome, from the incredibly friendly staff, the amazing coffee beverages, the INSANELY good French Toast with house made Crème Fraîche and blackberries to the scrumptious quiche, thank you Mother! Y’all made a rainy Sunday, a day to remember!! We’ll be back with friends!!

just lovely! artisanal and delightful. focaccia was so good and the babka looked amazing.

Visited Mother twice on a short weekend trip to Asheville with my partner because it was THAT good. Brett was super knowledgeable about wines and very friendly and Heidi's baked goods are incredible... We brought 6 types of bread home with us because it was so good

The jambon beurre is out of this world! Who knew 3 ingredients could be so incredibly remarkable! High quality items and a cute atmosphere!

Stopped by this morning to grab a loaf for dinner, and ended up with two. A staple deli marble rye that was delightful, and a special sourdough loaf that had local acorn squash, za'atar and black sesame. The flavors of this bread had me coming back for seconds and thirds. I wished there was a plate of the seasoned squash alone. Just incredible. 10/10. The two gentlemen in this tiny cute shop were very friendly, inviting, and informative. Will be back for more!