Cognative Cafe — Restaurant in Hendersonville

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Cognative Café!

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly and helpful staff who truly go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it’s clear that this place is run with heart and intention as a community favorite.

The coffee options are incredible, espresso, cortado, lattes, or prefer a simple drip, they’ve got something for everyone. They proudly brew Cooperative Coffee, which makes it even better knowing your cup supports ethical sourcing. If coffee isn’t your thing, no worries—the fridge is fully stocked with a wide variety of non-coffee beverages, and their tea selection is just as impressive.

Their food menu is impressive, hearty sandwiches to fresh baked goods, there’s a wide selection to choose from, and they even offer plenty of gluten-free options, which is a huge plus.

You can tell the staff is creative, and they’ve put a lot of thought into their offerings.

The space itself is clean, bright, and completely handicap accessible, which I truly appreciate. The restrooms are spotless, and there’s fast, reliable WiFi, making it the perfect spot to work or relax.

Overall, Cognative Café is so much more than a coffee shop, it’s a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant space with top-notch service and quality in every detail.

I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great cup of coffee, a bite to eat, or a cozy place to hang out. Whether you’re meeting a friend, working remotely, or just stopping by for a quick pick-me-up, this place is a five-star experience...

The only reason I’m giving this a 3 star is the price. My order for my wife toddler and I consisted of: Cold Immunity Smoothie $12.00 Whether you're looking for something refreshing or you're looking to refresh your immune system - the Cold Immunity Smoothie will have… Sun Glow $10.00 Banana, strawberry, goji, acai, almond milk 16oz Almond Genovese Toast $16.00 Delight in a taste of Italy with our Genovese toast. Fresh pesto is spread on two pieces of locally made sourdough toast then topped with a… Sourdough New Yorker $20.00 Homemade whipped cream cheese is spread on two pieces of locally made sourdough toast, topped with cold-smoked lox, capers, homemade… Sourdough Chips ($2.00) Sandwiches $9.00 Cuban- homemade Dijon aioli, thin sliced dill pickles, Swiss cheese, ham, baguette Turkey- homemade garlic aioli, cucumber, Swiss cheese,… Roasted Turkey Bee Green $11.00 Mango, avocado, spinach, spirulina, honey, bee pollen garnish, almond milk 16oz Almond The total after a 15% tip was $94! *food: great but not worth the price tag. The smoothies Not to bad but one smoothie couldn’t be finished because they added way too much much of a spice that made it burn going down. *service: average *atmosphere: typical cafe vibe however didn’t offer anything for kids to really do dispute having a half acre of land with nothing on it but some storm drains and a ramp...

Had a morning to kill so stopped in for the first time. Really nice place, good vibes, and the staff were all really friendly.

I ordered a matcha latter and the New Yorker toast- toast prices weren’t listed on the overhead menu but I get lox/cream cheese/capers/bagel all the time so felt I knew what I was getting into. I ordered and paid, than as I walked back to my table. At my table I had the thought- Wait, why was that 26 dollars?? (Was in a bit of a fog that morning). I went and looked at the paper menu and the New Yorker was $18!! As an actual New Yorker, won’t lie I was taken back. When it came out, the toast was small and thin and the cream cheese smear was but a whisper. Overall not bad taste but…I get a way more substantial version of this at multiple places- in Asheville- for never more than $12 max.

I know the bread is local that you use, but there’s soooo much better bread around- like Flat Tock Village Bakery- fancy toast on that bread would slam. This toast felt more like arrogant crackers.

So overall I’ll probably come back for the coffee, location, and vibes of the place- but I’ll save my money on the...