Firestorm Cafe & Books
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Mon thru Fri 7:30am - 10pm | Sat 10am - 10pm | 48 Commerce St, Asheville NC (view map)
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Maple BBQ Panini

Sandwiches

Awesome sandwiches, made fresh by highly-trained kitchen ninjas. Add soup or salad of the day for just $2.

  • Classic Bagel Sandwich

    A toasted bagel with hummus or cream cheese, tomato, cucumber and sprouts.

  • Portobell@amp; Bagel Sandwich

    A toasted bagel with black bean spread, roasted portobell@s, wilted spinach and red onion.

  • Tempeh Gyro

    Grilled tempeh, tzatziki sauce and veggies on a hot pita. Served with chips and a funny Greek accent.

  • Falafel Gyro

    Chickpea falafel, sundried tomato hummus and veggies drizzled with garlic sauce on a hot pita. Served with a side salad.

  • Tempeh Lettuce & Tomato

    The "TLT," our irresistible spin on the classic. Served on organic Italian herb bread with chips.

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly

    Everyone's favorite with a twist - get it grilled! 100% organic on locally baked whole wheat.

Wraps

Ideal for quick-bites and meals on the go!

  • Ginger Sesame Wrap

    Ginger glazed tofu nestled with fresh veggies including avocado, broccoli and sprouts.

  • Not Another Hummus Wrap

    Set off all your taste buds with sundried tomato, artichoke hearts and mixed olives.

  • Pacific Curry Wrap

    A surprising combination of fresh veggies and fruit prepared with a cool and creamy curry dressing.

Panini

Grilled to perfection and served with a salad or chips on organic bread from West End Bakery.

  • Maple BBQ Panini

    Scrumptious maple baked tofu, tomato, spinach and thin-sliced red onion on whole wheat bread.

  • Roasted Red Panini

    An inspired combination of portobellos, roasted red peppers, spinach and red onion topped with aioli.

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Spinach Salad

Soup & Salad

Salad dressings include house raspberry balsamic vinaigrette, ranch or goddess.

  • Soup of the Day

    Our delicious soup or chili, served in a cup or bowl. Bowl includes homemade organic bread.

  • Salad of the Day

    A rotating selection of fresh culinary creations, served by the cup or bowl.

  • Garden Salad

    Plenty of organic spring mix tossed with veggies. Add organic baked tofu or hummus for $1.50.

  • Spinach Salad

    Fresh spinach tossed with walnuts, cranberries, avocado and red onion. Served with our raspberry vinaigrette.

Snacks

  • Maple Walnut Granola

    Served anytime with your choice of milks or yogurt.

  • Hummus Plate

    Grilled pita bread served with hummus, veggies and kalamata olives.

  • Toasted Bagel

    with Earth Balance
    with hummus
    with vegan cream cheese

Desserts

Baked Goodies

Mouth-watering snacks baked daily on site using organic, locally milled flours. The new "fresh" standard!

  • Assorted Cookies
  • Assorted Muffins
  • World-Conquering Cupcakes
  • Double Chocolate Brownies

Ice Cream

We've partnered with East Asheville's Ultimate Ice Cream Company to offer WNC's best, vegan ice cream.

  • Hand Scooped

    Ask about our rotating selection of flavors!

  • Ice Cream Float

    Your choice of fair trade sodas or iced coffee.

  • Brownie Sundae

    A hot brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate and raspberry sauce.

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Drip Coffee

Coffee & Espresso

We purchase organic coffee and espresso beans from Counter Culture Coffee because of their superior flavor and commitment to ethical environmental and labor practices. Most drinks can be served hot or iced. Add an espresso shot for 75¢ or flavored syrup for 50¢.

  • Drip Coffee
  • Iced Coffee
  • Cafè Au Lait
  • Steamer
  • Espresso
  • Americano
  • Cafè Breve
  • Cafè Latte
  • Cafè Macchiato
  • Cafè Mocha
  • Cappuccino
  • French Press (32oz)

Hot & Cold Tea

Our excellent tea comes from Silver Tips and Mountain Rose Herbs. We work with these companies because of their commitment to a quality product, sustainable agriculture and fair trading practices.

  • Hot Tea
  • Iced Tea
  • Chai Latte

Black Tea

  • Biodynamic
  • Classic Breakfast
  • Decaf Breakfast
  • Earl Grey Imperial
  • Masala Chai
  • Orange Blossom

Green & White Tea

  • Biodynamic
  • Gunpowder
  • Spring Jasmine
  • White Peony

Herbal Tea

  • Herbal Chai
  • Rooibos
  • Yerba Mate

Try one of our potent house blends (also available in bulk):

  • Destressifier
  • Herbal High-C
  • Immuni Tea
  • Love Tonic
  • Nutritive Elixir
  • Tummy Tamer

Or select from the following herbs:

  • Chamomile
  • Echinacea
  • Ginger
  • Nettle
  • Oatstraw
  • Olive Leaf
  • Peppermint

• Organic
† Fair / Direct Trade

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