About
Well-Bred Bakery & Café
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Well-Bred is an award winning bakery and café enjoyed daily by locals and tourists alike. Founded in 2002, Well-Bred offers four locations: Weaverville Main Street, Biltmore Village, Grove Arcade and Reems Creek Food Truck.
All locations offer unexpected delights both sweet and savory. With luscious pastries, gourmet food, fabulous breakfast treats, plus locally roasted coffee, just making a decision is going to be your biggest problem! Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, so that there's something for everyone to enjoy.
The Owners
We are Judy and Ruben. Both from New York, we moved to Asheville in ’98 to escape the brutal winters and busy lifestyle. As it turns out, the move went smashingly, but getting away from our busy lifestyle… not so much!
Since 2002 we have managed to open 4 busy bakery cafés! We sincerely hope whether you're vegan or omnivore, local or tourist, you'll find something delightful at Well-Bred Bakery & Café.
Laura Bogard Taylor
Laura Bogard Taylor has been with Well-Bred Bakery and Café since 2003. Now general manager, she has had previous titles including Well-Bred pastry chef, kitchen manager, executive chef, and catering coordinator.
A Southern California native, Laura attended culinary school at New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier Vermont, class of 2000.
She went on to work in kitchens in Cape Cod, San Francisco, and New York City. After a season at Wheatland Vegetable Farms in northern Virginia in 2001, Laura intended to “winter over” in Asheville and never left. Her love for the mountains and beauty of North Carolina plus the incredible farms and culinary community have kept her firmly planted.
Joshua Orton
Josh joined us in 2021 from out of state. Since joining the Well-Bred team as FOH Operations Manager for our 4 locations, he has elevated both our customer and employee experience. With a focus on bringing energy to the team, Josh has also made it his mission to bring a specialty coffee focus.
When not at work, Josh likes to spend time outdoors mountain biking, hiking, spending time with his daughter, going to shows, and of course drinking coffee around town.