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Affogato Gelato & Espresso
What you need to know
Affogato Gelato & Espresso is the espresso and gelato cafe inside Gemelli at 28 Hendersonville Rd in Biltmore Village, opened in June 2026. It pours hot or iced Counter Culture coffee and espresso drinks next to a case of artisanal Italian gelato, and the namesake affogato is espresso poured over a scoop. Pastries come from Lost Mountain Bakery, including cornettos and other Italian pastries, along with savory flaky handhelds filled with cured meats, cheese and vegetables. It's open Thursday through Tuesday from 9 AM to 3 PM, with lunch starting at 11.
Local's Tip
Order the classic affogato with a cornetto on the side. It's closed Wednesday, and lunch starts at 11.
What the locals say
It's an easy midday coffee and gelato stop in Biltmore Village, and the affogato is the order that gives it its name.
What you need to know
Affogato Gelato & Espresso is the espresso and gelato cafe inside Gemelli at 28 Hendersonville Rd in Biltmore Village, opened in June 2026. It pours hot or iced Counter Culture coffee and espresso drinks next to a case of artisanal Italian gelato, and the namesake affogato is espresso poured over a scoop. Pastries come from Lost Mountain Bakery, including cornettos and other Italian pastries, along with savory flaky handhelds filled with cured meats, cheese and vegetables. It's open Thursday through Tuesday from 9 AM to 3 PM, with lunch starting at 11.
What the locals say
It's an easy midday coffee and gelato stop in Biltmore Village, and the affogato is the order that gives it its name.
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