What a treat to find while staying at the nearby hotel! The baristas were friendly - even answered my "of these two, which one should I get question". I went with the iced honeycomb, and I would order this again without question. Got my beverage to go, but there was ample seating inside! Highly recommend checking this spot out. read more

PennyCup Coffee - The inside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Fast and friendly service and a great cup of coffee! I did not choose to enjoy a meal but all things in the shop looked fresh.

Beautiful decor. I loved the mural behind the counter. They had several Gluten free pastries which was nice to see. I'm not sure if it was because there were only end pieces left but the GF banana bread was super dry-I wouldn't recommend an end piece at least. I also ordered a vanilla latte! It wasn't too sweet. read more

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PennyCup Coffee is fantastic. I ordered a cortado, and the milk was steamed perfectly with rich, delicious espresso -- exactly what you hope for from a great coffee shop. The atmosphere is very chill and welcoming, making it a great place to get some work done or just sit and people-watch. There's beautiful art hanging throughout the shop that adds a lot of character to the space. The bagels and sandwiches looked delicious, even though I didn't get a chance to try them this time. I also love the different cups they use to serve each drink -- a small detail that makes the experience feel thoughtful and unique. I'll definitely be back. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Visited twice during my weekend stay around the corner. Did a pour over as well as an Americano and both were robust. Nice laid back atmosphere if you wish to stay in, but the weather was too nice not to take both drinks outside each day to enjoy the morning weather. read more

Loved this place. My teenage daughters and I stumbled in 20 minutes to closing desperate for coffee and the barista was very sweet and helpful. My 14 year old "was vibing" with the atmosphere and loved the music selection. The place is artsy and welcoming (even that close to closing! ) I have alpha gal syndrome and was excited to find several vegan pastry options, all of which I bought and took home. They are incredible. Definitely recommend this place-- hands down. read more

Their website says it's a nod to the penny universities of the 1800s - a place for coffee, community, and curious conversations. We had cold brew, YMI (chocolate latte), turkey Mediterranean on everything bagel, and housemade granola with yogurt and blueberries. Artwork, plants, great music, yummy libations, super service, and earthy ambience. This is our second time here and we will return every time we're in Asheville!!! read more

PennyCup Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The latte was decent, but nothing special. A big drawback is that they don't make their own syrups, which really separates a great coffee shop from an average one. The ambiance wasn't welcoming--messy, a bit dirty, and gave off uncomfortable vibes rather than cozy ones. Service was also disappointing. The woman at the counter seemed grumpy and unfriendly, and when I paid in cash (as suggested by their "cash preferred" sign), she acted annoyed about making change. The man working with her was friendlier, but it seemed like his energy was overshadowed by her unpleasantness. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this shop if you're looking for a warm, comfortable, and inviting atmosphere. read more

I loved the art on the back wall of the coffee area. The latte and oat bar was good. I also bought a bag of beans. I know Penny Cup is a small batch Roastery, but was concerned of the freshness of the beans when the barista scooped the one so bought out of a bin and packaged them himself. However, upon making espresso with my own equipment any concern of the beans being old/stale are gone. The espresso tastes very good! read more

PennyCup Coffee - Oat Milk Latte & vegan oat bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We stopped by PennyCup for a quick breakfast and coffee during our trip to Asheville, and it was such a good find! The barista was super friendly and patient while we figured out what we wanted. I got the YMI latte (chocolate, white chocolate, and cinnamon) and it was so yummy. My husband got a drip coffee and really liked it. We also split the turkey bagel (cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, pesto and cream cheese) on a jalapeño bagel, and it was one of our favorite bites from the whole trip--so fresh and flavorful. We went around 8 on a Friday and there was no line, and everything came out super quick. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a cozy spot with good coffee and breakfast! read more

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Loved the coffee, but won't go back, because I go to a coffee shop to get computer work or writing done. Although the place was practically empty, it was too noisy. The person in charge (owner? Manager?) had a voice that carried and she talked constantly. At one point she took a phone call on speaker mode that was especially disruptive to any thought work. read more

I stopped in for a coffee, as it is located near the Foundry Hotel. Cut shop with lots of sitting room. They only had one person working when I visited so the line was long. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Ginger Ginseng Tea Ahhhh so good. In town visiting for a lovely long weekend when Hurricane Ian swirled close by. Fortunately it didn't swamp town directly but did leave cold, damp, grey weather- perfect for coffee house hopping. After some other stops we found our favorite spot here at PennyCup. There is roomy seating and an all gender rest room thoughtfully stocked with personal care items. I got to chatting with a DJ barista who was kind enough to share on some local color about the Asheville Full Moon Gatherings, featuring some really great beats on SoundCloud. The Mr. got a yummy chai and I had a warming ginger ginseng tea, just what we were looking for- a comfy, tasty port in the storm. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Ginger Ginseng Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Awesome place. Great cappuccino. I stayed next door and was super impressed with everything about it. Highly recommend

Awful, rude service. Felt unwelcomed the second I stepped in there. Coffee also just isn't good. It's no wonder why the place was empty when we walked in. Guess I'll go to Starbucks tomorrow read more

Great coffee (honey latte). Solid seating as well. Nice location on the outskirts of downtown

Opens really early on a Sunday. Got a 20oz coffee and $1 refill! The homemade granola yogurt bowl was good, but not enough yogurt! Ratio was a bit off. The vegetarian bagel was refreshing! There is ample seating indoors and the menu has a good selection of items to choose from. read more

PennyCup Coffee - vegetarian bagel and homemade granola yogurt bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Great place for a coffee and a bagel. Really nice staff, too. You can tell this is a place loved by locals.

Bagels and coffee Large selection of breakfast bagel sandwiches and coffee We grabbed a fruit bar and latte Quiet area next to hotel read more

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I ordered an oatmilk latte and thought the coffee was very smooth. I felt like you could also appreciate some of the more subtle notes which was lovely. My partner and I went in on a Tuesday morning and it was a very calm atmosphere with only a few people sitting, and we also noticed that they offer a selection of locally baked bagels for anyone who is wanting to grab some breakfast in addition to their coffee. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Calling all spicy food lovers!!!! (But don't be deterred if you're a plain jane, plenty of great options for you too!) I worked from here on a Friday (which was awesome considering most places in the area weren't allowing that due to covid), and I loved it! As a lover of cayenne pepper, I'm so glad I found this spot. I ordered the RAD with oat milk (latte with cayenne, cinnamon, and raw sugar), and it was awesome. It wasn't overly sweet at all and was the perfect kick of cayenne without being too much spice. Highly recommend if you like lattes but nothing too sweet. They also make homemade cream cheeses and were offering one called 4 berry fire. It was a berry cream cheese with jalapeños and cayenne pepper, and MAN, it was one of the best things I've eaten. Not too sweet, not overly spicy, and not too many chunks of jalapeños or anything. The best breakfast. WiFi was also pretty steady most of the morning (a few glitches here and there, but pretty consistent for the most part) and the service was great. I even got to watch the guy who was working make homemade pumpkin chocolate chip muffins while I was working. Such a great little shop!! Highly recommend! read more

PennyCup Coffee - RAD with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Strolling by and decided to give this spot a try. Tried the London fog with oat milk. It was very soothing and delish had subtle hints of lavender. read more

Good coffee, eclectic vibe, fast wifi. What more could I need? There was a bit of a queue to order coffee and bagels when I arrived. So to avoid that, I took a seat and did some Yelping until there was no one waiting. Wifi worked well, there was a power outlet nearby and the coffee was great. A neat spot to laptop and socialize! [Review 12696 overall, 8 of 2020.] read more

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This cute little coffee shop is aesthetically pleasing! Their coffee is amazing! I had a pumpkin spice latte with oat milk and it was so smooth! I also had their homemade granola with yogurt and honey! Both were beyond delicious! The two guys working were working their butts off and were so kind! Highly recommend checking this spot out if you are visiting Asheville read more

PennyCup Coffee - Yogurt and granola - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

It's a nice spot to take a breather. A wide open space with multiple types of sitting area and a great blend of coffee. I had a cafe au lait (~$2.50) for a 12 oz which is your typical tall size from Starbucks. For this price, and the care that goes into brewing the cup, it's so worth it. If you need a place to wind down and taste a good cup of caffeine, PennyCup is it if you're in Asheville Downtown. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Cafe Au Lait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Homemade granola, and excellent coffee served ip by a friendly staff. What better way to start your day? Visit this gem! read more

PennyCup Coffee - Granola and coffee art, baby! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Sweet employees for years, quality bagels and nice and comforting environment. Thank you pennycup! read more

PennyCup Coffee - Turkey bagel on Asiago! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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PennyCup has really figured it out! I absolutely love this location! Although PennyCup Haw Creek is my ultimate favorite coffee shop in town and I go there several times a week to eat, drink coffee and do work, I decided to be crazy (haha) and try somewhere new. I'm so glad I did! First off, I can walk to this location from my home in about 15 minutes, which is awesome. They're located right downtown off Eagle Street and next to The Block Off Biltmore. The space is bigger than their RAD location and smaller than their HawCreek location. The cafe is super inviting with it's casual seating and a large colorful mural! I absolutely love the artwork and would love to have a mural like this in my home someday. I just came in for coffee and to do some work. Although the barista wasn't overly friendly, he did fine at his job and I noticed that he was super chatty with some of the other customers. I love checking out bathrooms when I first visit an establishment and although their bathroom is small and was a bit stinky, I love their penny floor so much! I've seen a number of other penny floors but theirs is really unique because it is patterned. How cool! I'll definitely be back, it's a great spot and a great addition to the downtown coffee world. read more

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Great food, great coffee, great ambiance, and most importantly, GREAT service! We came in on a Saturday morning, after a night at the Foundry on a family micro-vacation. My wife had the lox bagel sandwich, I had a black coffee, and my daughter had an iced decaf latte with almond milk. Everything was delicious! When we got back home to Greensboro, my daughter realized that she had forgotten her prized Tamagotchi Smart watch at the café! We called on Sunday morning, and they still had it! So, I drove back to get it, enjoying some alone time in the car while listening to Neko Case and trying not to think about my carbon footprint. The people behind the counter were super friendly and kind, and I took the opportunity to try the lox sandwich myself, which was amazing! I don't recommend driving 340 miles for a coffee and a sandwich, but if you're gonna do it, this is the spot! read more

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Hubby and I stopped for some coffee and a quick bite to eat before we drove the 6.5 hour ride home. This little gem in Asheville is in the YMI Cultural Center. There are beautiful photographs displayed on the wall inside along with Art Deco decor. Outside you'll find colorful painted picnic tables for dining. I ordered a YMI latte (mocha, white chocolate and cinnamon & 2 shots of espresso) and an Asiago bagel with black peppered bacon and maple cream cheese. This. Was. Amazing! Hubby ordered a bagel and lox sandwich and a spicy mocha latte. He loved it! This place is great. Everyone was super friendly. Perfect place for a pit stop!! read more

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Nice spicy mocha latte, I love any and all spicy options. Barista was alone and non too warm or happy to be there, but got the job done.

This was the perfect shop. Everything was top tier. Smoothies made with real fruit, blended perfectly. Espresso smooth and perfectly roasted, lattes perfect balanced and to top it all off the bagels are fresh a fulfilling with decadent cream cheese. Highly recommend! read more

Beautiful neighborhood coffee and bagel shop. Had a delicious spicy mocha latte and perfect bagel with homemade local jam. Vibe was friendly and relaxed, quiet yet inviting, abundant plants and art tucked into nooks. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Front seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Coffee was delicious and the girl with big curly hair was very nice and gave us a delicious recommendation.

Stopped by PennyCup today as an out of town visitor. Likely the best latte I've ever had - not too strong, silky, creamy. Excellent banana bread. I typically don't like but it was DELISH! read more

Apparently there are a few locations around town. Got lucky as my hotel was right behind this spot. I actually loved my first visit so much, went back the following morning. Had an iced latte, which tasted smoother than usual, even though I typically like stronger brews. The barista told me their beans are a little lighter than what other cafes use for espresso drinks. As great as the coffee was, my highlight was the bagel! I am a simple man, give me butter and jam on the right bread and I am happy. This could possibly be my favorite presentation of that ever. The toasted bagel was perfect, the right ratio of jam to butter without being too fatty or too sweet. I love PennyCup, and will always make a pit stop when I'm in Asheville. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Great coffee choices and quick service. Nice ambiance! Comfortable seats inside and cool photos on wall to check out while enjoying your coffee. read more

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Only place open on a Sunday morning!!! So glad we stopped! Total kitschy vibe with great coffee choices, super friendly service, and an eye to the environment! read more

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Slow on Sunday afternoon. nice, quiet seating in the sidewalk. Coffee was a bit weak and bitter for my taste. read more

PennyCup Coffee - Front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great coffee shop with delicious lattes and great bagels! If you love cream cheese they load it up here! read more

PennyCup Coffee - Asiago bagel with cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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