Well-fed in Weaverville, N.C.

Well-Bred, a bakery and café in Weaverville, N.C., is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and most come in seeking something sustaining along with a little something sweet.

Open daily until 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and until 9 p.m. on the weekends, Well-Bred changes its menu with the season offering items such as scones, quiche, soup, gourmet grilled cheese, assorted deli salads. The café has its own garden, now in its second year. All produce is grown under Chef Evan Chender’s watchful eye. Chender studied food culture and sustainable agriculture at Vassar College and is expanding Well-Bred’s fresh offerings. 

Impossible to miss is Well-Bred’s eye-popping dessert case. While one may have heard of a cat-head biscuit (a biscuit the size and shape of a cat’s head), Well-Bred is home to cat-head eclairs—if the mountainous custard-filled pastries topped with chocolate can even be called that. To eat one unaided would be a delicious feat. Cakes, brownies, cookies, crème brulee, baklava, and other goodies are equally tempting. 

The café is cozy, best for parties of two or four, though larger parties can be accommodated. If the weather is nice, grab one of the small tables on the sidewalk. 

For more information about Well-Bred's supper club or to make reservations, visit wellbredbakery.com.