Fantastic coffee joint in the Arts District! Very subtle exterior but a comfy interior. Young lady waiting on us was by herself and worked hard to serve everyone in a timely manner. Our coffee was some of the best we've ever had, and the breakfast bagel sandwiches (egg, lox...) were first rate. We will absolutely return here again! read more

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Great bagels and great coffee! They also have a great vibe and a lot of local art! Love this place!

Super cute coffee shop on the outskirts of Asheville. Definitely artsy colorful hipster vibes. Dirty iced chai 7/10. New Orleans Cold Brew 10/10. Cold brew 8/10. Average price for a coffee ($4.75 for 16 oz). read more

Best coffee I had in Asheville! I compare everything to Factory Coffee in Michigan, and this came quite close. I prefer cafes that roast their own beans, as it tends to provide richer and more flavorful coffee! Would definitely recommend this to any coffee lover! read more

PennyCup Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Big fan. Did my research and heard this was the spot for a great coffee. Knowing that I have an earthy, herbal palate, I was excited to hear they had a chicory root house-made flavoring, and added it to my oat milk latte with a splash of honey. Service was quick and staff was very friendly and welcoming. To watch them roast the beans in house while I waited for my coffee was a treat. Ended up chatting with a local on her laptop; was very fortunate to learn about the nearby area which added to the overall exceptional experience. Highly recommended! read more

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Loved this coffee shop. They roast for themselves, which, in my book, makes them legit.

I had read about this coffee shop and when I saw it on my way to a shop I decided to stop in. I got an iced chai. I think 90% of it was milk. It was weak but cold and did refresh me. It wasn't what I hoped it would be which was more tea based. read more

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Solid dark roast find. Great service and clean bathroom. Glad to try a new shop in town. read more

Good latte is good service not a lot of places to sit though at this location. Parking can be difficult on a busy day as well but the Barista was very good and helpful read more

The coffee is so smooth I don't even need creamer which is rare for me. I like to get one to drink immediately and buy some fresh ground to take with me! read more

Great cold brew coffee! Smooth and delicious. Loved my beverage. Interior is industrial with cool artwork (pin up cats!) that is fun to look at. Overall, a cool space with a super nice barista in the arts district. Perfect for a caffeine bump or a quick sit as you explore all the great galleries nearby. read more

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Very good coffee roaster with great selection of options. This location has an on-site roaster so it is nice to see it in action. The pourover option is not readily available but overall not bad of a place to check out! read more

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Came here to grab a quick cup. I ordered an iced Super Rad latter with almond milk $4. It was bold, smooth, and had great flavor. The service was fast and friendly. The shop is small, but seating is available. Cat mural is fantastic! read more

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Great bagels and coffee for a great price! Can't beat it while in town. Will definitely be stopping back by when in Asheville!

Stopped by here while exploring River Arts District. Believe it or not for you coffee lovers this was my first time ordering a cold brew. I think I started with the best- it was so good! Strong and smooth, it was the perfect beverage to sip on while walking around. They roast their own beans and it obviously makes a difference!. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

This coffee shop has an open floor plan where you can actually see the beans being roasted and packaged. We were greeted right away by the barista who eagerly helped us make our selections. The coffee was bold and rich and the lavender flavor was the best we've had. The branding was impeccable, we highly recommend for coffee enthusiasts. read more

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Cute vibe, cuter barista. Great coffee, better service. This location is the bees knees

The coffee is good, the service is great, and their baked goods are fresh and usually local. If you're a t-shirt collector, they have some cool Rube Goldberg-esque coffee designs. read more

We happened by here while wandering the River Arts district. Great place tucked away. Got incredible service. A great, rich, complex brew. Very fresh. read more

Great coffee! Cool vibe. I ordered a cappuccino and a Rad latte along with a couple of bags of coffee beans. Coffee drinks were amazing, barista was very hospitable and coffee beans were fresh. Must visit place for a coffee enthusiast. read more

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As soon as I walked in the door I felt like an inconvenience. Did some research on coffee in the River arts district and had mildly high expectations but waited a few minutes to be served before feeling like I did something wrong by ordering their New Orleans cold brew. Drink was mid and a bit overpriced. Won't be going back but wish you guys well. Why was I charged for ice. read more

I ordered a medium Americano, black. It was so watered down it was almost undrinkable. I couldn't stop staring at how light-colored it was, it was like drinking a cup of hot water. Easily the weakest Americano I've ever had, may have been the weakest cup of coffee I've ever had. Girlfriend's iced latte tasted like drinking ice milk, no coffee flavor at all. Very disappointed. Expected a decent cup since Hole Doughnuts uses them for their coffee. Total waste of money. read more

Coming from two BIG coffee drinkers, this place was amazing! It's in a historic building and has a really cool mural inside. My husband and I were sad to leave Asheville and miss out on this deliciousness. read more

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Amazing coffee! Our VRBO host left a small batch of coffee for us to brew, and we were hooked. We stopped in for a quick cup on the way to a massage and was greeted with a smile, ordered quickly, and the shop had a great, local vibe. The Ethiopian blend was our favorite! read more

With a ton of options in the area for coffee I went with PennyCup! I'm glad I did I really enjoyed the banana bread which isn't in this photo since I clearly devoured it. The New Orleans cold brew was the perfect start to my day! Highly recommend PennyCup! Good people and good coffee! read more

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i've been to pennycup passing through asheville once before and i got a drip coffee that was pretty good but i got a black cold brew this time and it was seriously terrible. i'm leaving a review just to let someone know that i think something really sinister is going on in the toddy.. i picked up my brew and immediately realized something was wrong. it was completely opaque and it looked THICK, but i walked out with it because i'm non-confrontational.. got to the car, and it's floating with lil particles so i'm curious and i take a sip.. it's gritty and tastes like a tire tread, so i'm like ok whatever five dollars down the drain it's not the end of the world, and i pour it out and there is a solid half inch of what looks like smooth mud or silt at the bottom of the cup. still don't know what was going on and i've worked in specialty coffee for six years.. it was like it had brewed for a year! maybe won't be going back read more

PennyCup Coffee - the sinister cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Come in for a sample of the barrel aged coffee! Unique specialty flavors like coldbrew with cardamom, honey, orange zest, and cream Perfect for a mid-arts district exploration pause. Small-batch, sustainably sourced beans, roasted in house. read more

Eclectic and funky coffee house in the RAD. Get the New Orleans cold brew (chicory, sugar, cream). You won't be disappointed. Great pick me up on a hot day. read more

This may be the best coffee I have ever drank. I drink black coffee. No cream, steamed milk, just the beauty of good quality coffee. This place is just great. Friendly service, even though they were busy making all the frothy coffee delights... Whether you like those or straight up black, this place is a great find. read more

Hail Saint Drogo, Patron Saint of coffee house keepers and coffee house owners, Mender of broken bones and Shepard of those whom others find repulsive. Blessed art thou for guiding my humble tastebuds and awakening my senses with the glorious brewed fruit of the PennyCup. Oh yeah, and Tommy. Thanks for Tommy. Amen. read more

I recently had PennyCup coffee at an eatery in west Asheville - and loved it. Felt I needed to visit the source and try something else. Upon walking in I was immediately greeted by a smiling, friendly barista who was conversing with and serving a couple of out-of-town visitors at the bar. My first visit was already off to a nice and personable start. I ordered the Papua, New Guinea pour over and it was phenomenal. The barista informed me how many minutes the pour over would take, then delivered it to me at the table instead of just setting it on the bar. You'd think this place would be one of the lesser known gems in town, but it's not. For a Tuesday afternoon, there was a steady flow of people coming and going. All of them greeted and served promptly. I highly recommend. read more

Probably the worst cup of coffee my husband has ever had. Although they advertise bagels - nope. There is no place to sit, and even though it was obvious I was ill, they couldn't find something for me to sit on. Ridiculous. read more

After destroying a full rack of ribs at 12 Bones, we rolled out of our car to do some exploring of the River Arts District. To be honest we were looking for a place to use the restroom and found PennyCup which turned into a super pleasant surprise. We were greeted by one of the owners (I believe) working the bar who chatted us up and gave us tons of awesome info on what to see in the neighborhood. Aside from being incredibly friendly and welcoming the coffee here is REALLY good and trust me I know good beans when I taste em'. I had a chamomile tea as well it was great. Kind of wish I had purchased a bag of coffee here before we left. Maybe I will see if I can order online. Either way if you are in the area and feeling thirsty in that Asheville heat, don't miss this place. read more

My husband and I have been trying to find a Saturday morning coffee spot for weeks and we have finally found the perfect place! This location is truly a hole in the wall kind of place, but my goodness the coffee is wonderful! Not to mention you can sit and watch the beans being roasted right in front of you. The employees are very friendly and accommodating. There is not much for decor or seating space. Only a small bar and one high top table, but we never have a problem getting a seat either. They offer a few things to eat - usually banana bread or a daily flavor of muffin. There are gluten free versions of both as well. We buy espresso beans from them as well and actually had them scooped out of the roaster and put into the bag. Oh, the smell! Amazing! You have to try this place! read more

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This place served up a good cup of coffee. I got the drip and it honestly tasted as good as a pour over. It's on a side road in the arts district. The barista was very personable and gave us some hints on local spots to hangout at on a Saturday. The inside is very minimal with a few mugs and tshirt a for sale and a man roasting beans in the middle of the floor. I loved it! If you want commercialized coffee like Starbucks don't go here but if you want true and good coffee go here. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Delicious coffee options. The barista is a coffee master and they have beans from all around the world. Friendly environment and one of the best latte's I've ever had. read more

Cute coffee shop/roaster in the Arts District. We got a couple of Americanos and split a bagel with cream cheese, both of which hit the spot. I liked the variety of people enjoying coffee in the shop and taking it to go. The line was nearly out the door when we arrived on a Saturday morning. With its industrial, art-centric vibe, PennyCup would be a frequent quirky morning stop if I lived in the area. read more

Penny Cup Coffee co., is a small batch coffee roaster and coffee bar off Depot Street in the river arts district of asheville. My asshole Waze app sent me on a wild fucking goose chase and I ended up at the police department, after I asked a detective for directions - he mistakingly identified me as a lady who was running a large scale prostitution ring out of her Zumba studio, and was on the most wanted list. Eventually I ended up at Penny Cup after being released two months later from county lockup when the arrested the real culprit. Just kidding- I used google maps instead and was there in like five minutes. Street parking is abundant out front and a lot more is to be found along the side street that runs parallel to Penny Cup. In addition to selling single cups of coffee and lattes, etc., they are actually roasting coffee there; so it smells like you've died and gone to heaven, and (if you get a good seat!) - you can watch the roasters at work; it's pretty neat. They have a pretty informative list up on the wall of where in Asheville you can enjoy their brew; which is nice and informative. (I suggest snapping a pic of the list so you can refer back.) They've got cute merch; some nice mugs for sale and funky black tanks and tees (which are great for people like me that get major sweat stains). They also have adorable little handmade mugs for sale too, along the side wall. I sat at the bar and ordered a cortado. It came in a sleek black cup and was delish, not too hot- but just hot enough, and super fresh. Plus, It seemed like the guy that made it really took his time and put care into it, which made me feel special, even though I'm sure they do this for every customer. Penny cup co. had got cold brew growlers for sale; and the refills aren't too costly at all for organic fair trade coffee. They've also got light snacks such as muffins and bread cake so you don't get hangry. Next time I'm going to try the "Super Rad" latte which has cinnamon, sugar, and cayenne in it. Tip; take a stroll around the block (for some odd reason it smells even better outside- like fresh roasting coffee beans.) Bonus; hours after I left my car still smelled like fresh roasting coffee (normally it smells like Apple cider vinegar- don't ask). read more

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Coffee not bad but the surliest barista I have ever encountered!!! Not worth going to, much better options in the area.

Fantastic place with great coffee, and kind, welcoming employees. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.