Izzy's Coffee Den is a cafe in South Slope, Asheville.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Open early 07:00 Mon-Fri, 08:00 weekends. Lavender and chai lattes are the local-cult drinks.
Address: 74 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
BattleCat Coffee Bar on Haywood Road in West Asheville pours specialty espresso and pour-overs with a punk-leaning aesthetic. The Tunnel Road East Asheville.
Signature drink: House espresso, single-origin pour-over
Tip: Open early; the patio takes laptops. Cash and card accepted; vegan milks at no upcharge.
The West End Bakery and Café on Haywood Road in West Asheville scratch-bakes pastries and bread.
Signature drink: Latte, scratch pastry
Tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Friday and Saturday nights add small plates, beer and wine until late.
High Five Coffee on Broadway Street has been Asheville's flagship High Five since 2009.
Signature drink: Macadamia milk latte
Tip: Counter service. Outdoor patio takes laptops on warm days; outlets are limited inside.
High Five Coffee's downtown Rankin Avenue location opened in 2015 next to Tops for Shoes.
Signature drink: Honey latte
Tip: Counter service. Walk-in only; queue moves fast even at peak.
PennyCup Coffee Co on Depot Street in the River Arts District is the roastery and flagship cafe of the small-batch Asheville roaster. Editor pick.
Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over
Tip: Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-15:00. Bagels and bagel sandwiches from a local baker; gluten-free pastries.
Rowan Coffee on Battery Park Avenue in Asheville is the specialty espresso bar with a no-laptop policy. Multi-roaster pour-overs, retail beans from Counter.
Signature drink: Espresso-tonic
Tip: No-laptop rule on weekends. The kava and tea selection is the deeper bench than just coffee.
