We hit Battle Cat on a rainy day as we headed out of Asheville following a long weekend. It's a small place with a laid back vibe and best of all, super friendly staff and good coffee. There's also some art on the wall, which you can purchase and, I did! They have a few food options as well, and we grabbed a sausage kolache and toasted bagel to munch on in the car on the way home. The sausage was more hotdog than sausage, but then again, a hotdog is a sausage so there you go! Could definitely see Battle Cat being a regular stop if I lived in that part of Asheville. read more

COFFEE, KOLACHES, AND MORE! (Even alcohol!) I try to avoid Haywood Road however when I heard they have kolaches here I had to come try them. This joint has now become one of my study session go-to spots! My current favorite coffee in town is the fall menu Sweet Potato Marshmallow Latte! Kolache selections vary depending on the time of day, as they're made fresh in small batches. My favorites are the jalapeño egg and the sausage gravy flavors. Inside seating is adequate, and there are some tables with access to outlets. Staff has always been friendly. Music selection is usually really good! The downside is the parking, there is a decent amount of street parking, especially compared to Haywood Road more west of here. I've never had a problem getting a spot during morning/early afternoon on any day of the week. If you're on the opposite side and trying to walk across the street, cars don't stop for you at the crosswalk in my experience read more

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Elective coffee shop. You will have to park in the street and/ or lot across the street. Staff are friendly line was a bit of a wait. Not a great place when in a hurry. They have some yummy treats for purchase. They have some unique flavors that are pretty good. Loved my seasonal sweet potato latte never had marshmallow in a latte before but worth the hype. They have several seating areas and are pet friendly. Artistic expressions in decor. Hope you enjoy. read more

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This is a very cute spot with creative drinks. We were seeking out fun seasonal coffee drinks and Battle Cat was at the top of the list. The decor inside is eclectic and the vibe is fun even though there's not much room to sit. I got the seasonal sweet potato latte and a bacon and egg kolache. Both were very good. I also tried my friend's sausage gravy kolache and it was arguably better than the bacon and egg. Staff was friendly and helpful. I love their logo so much, I took home a T-shirt. read more

Battle Cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I was here last year and again this week and really love the artsy bohemian vibe. The coffee and my banana bread were excellent. She even asked if I wanted an end or middle piece -- what a great choice. The "Battle Cat" merch is too cute with a cat ready to battle -- lil helmit & all. There are several works of art for sale, several seating areas thru-out the house as well as outside with nice gardens. read more

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I was recommended this place by a friend and my coffee was straight up delicious. I didn't have to add sugar or anything and I love a sweet coffee. I got the smores latte. My friend recommends the banana bread, which I don't eat but she swears by it. It's an eclectic little shop and it looked like a nice place to chill for a bit. read more

Battle Cat - S'more Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Love the punk rock working class vibe in this place! I bet most Asheville coffee shops felt like this in the recent past. Now mostly coffee shops ooze pretentiousness and baristas sigh when you dare to try and spend money talking their establishment... They crucify that pretentious vibe here and slap it's corpse up on the wall as art - love it! read more

Good, strong coffee & cool merch Three weeks out from our visit, we both have hazy memories of the beverages, just vague recall of good quality of both black coffee and chai latte. It's a funky small joint with a cool vibe, we remember, that felt like a community hub. But the fantastic name is what we'll long carry away because that and the logo were so fun, we picked up a tee and travel coffee mug as gifts. Both were VERY well received! read more

This is a fun place for a flavored coffee. We ordered hot gingerbread lattes. The flavoring was strong, & so I was pleased with the taste. Since it was a chilly morning, the hot & foamy espresso along with the bold flavor hit the spot. read more

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With a name like "Battle Cat Coffee," how could you not stop there for a cup of bean juice? Great coffee. I had a divine iced latte, and I definitely considered going back for another one before we left because it was so good. The vibes are immaculate, there's local art for sale, and it feels like hanging out in your friend's college apartment living room--except that friend is a badass barista who makes the best stuff. There's a Tiger Bay cafe in the back that's making some killer sandwiches. I got a breakfast burrito, and the bacon on there was the best I have ever had. I need to know their secrets. There's plenty of indoor seating, but there's also an eclectic outdoor garden-y space for sitting and hanging out with friends and a separate outdoor space--there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the great weather and the coffee. Great place, hands-down. You need to stop here if you're swinging through Asheville. read more

Battle Cat - Cute little drawing on the porch table we sat at. I love this place. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We decided to try this place out for the first time this Sunday morning, the line was super packed out the door but I feel like they handled the busy hours with grace and it moved relatively quickly, the workers were nice! The coffee was strong! My boyfriend got the sweet potato latte and I got the smores w/ marshmallow. Too strong for my liking, but really liked the vibe of the place! read more

Long line, but it goes quick. I had a Caramel & Hazelnut Latte with oat milk and JA had a Macha Latte with Caramel, but we added some simple syrup to sweeten to taste. It looks like a hole in the wall, but shares with Tiger Bay Cafe (which is in the back) and their food is so flavorful! read more

Very cute and chill I love their artwork from local artists coffee is so good and the people are very sweet too it's a comfy place to put in headphones and just get cozy to do some work/draw whichever love it read more

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Came highly recommended by a friend, and it very much checks out. Plus how can you not be intrigued by the name "Battle Cat"? This place is great, you walk in and the vibes are just homely but edgy. The coffee is fantastic, and the baristas are quite friendly. Definitely coming back! read more

My husband and I stopped in for the first time today, and we enjoyed the vibe as well as the coffee. We received our order quickly and the service was great. read more

Battle Cat - Battle Cat Sticker - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Quickly, friendly service, delicious coffee, great atmosphere, awesome art inside as well. Really cute outdoor area as well. There is plenty of street parking nearby. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely love this coffee shop. The local art is always immersive and so intricate with its details, the coffee is delicious, and the vibes are great. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered from tiger bay cafe (in the same building) and enjoyed the patio seating. My iced Thai coconut latte was delicious! read more

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Coffee is very sweet and yummy! I really enjoyed my egg and cheese bagel. So good I didn't even take a picture because I dug right in. Definitely want to come back and get another egg and cheese bagel soon. Soooo delicious and a great breakfast stop. read more

Cool, hip place with yummy chai tea, but not so great hot chocolate :) Inside they feature local art so you can browse or shop while waiting on your coffee. They also have food for sale, but you have to order and pay at another window. It is in an old home so the creaky floors and multiple rooms make great spots for reading, visiting or working on your laptop. We also loved the outdoor seating in the garden. Very quaint and atmospheric. We'll be back! read more

Battle Cat - Art and merch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great food and coffee Messy begal breakfast means it's good. It's reeeeaaaaaallllllyyyyyyyyyy gooooooooodddddd. You just eat here. read more

This coffee shop is a gem! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for relaxing or getting work done. The coffee is delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit a pleasure. Highly recommend read more

Pretty cool little place - it reminds me of many coffee spots in New Orleans that are in old houses. The artwork all around is fun to look at while you wait, and I love the logo. It's a little weird that you can order coffee and pastries and bagels in one window, but if you want a breakfast sandwich, you must take approximately four steps and order from "Tiger Bay" at a different window. A lot of seating is squeezed into this tiny place (seats were quite close together), which has a big following. read more

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The baristas here deserve a raise. Consistent. Friendly. Fast. Service oriented. Whoever owns this business should be so proud. The espresso is divine and the vibes here do Asheville (the real Asheville) proud. Never change, Battle Cat! You're my favorite. Shhh, don't tell the others. ;) read more

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Battle Cat shares a space with tiger cafe. We were stopping in for the second time for breakfast so we decided to grab coffee from here. We were both so underwhelmed. I couldn't even drink mine it was awful. I'm assuming it was an off time for them because the reviews seem so positive. We will absolutely skip coffee from here next time. read more

Loved their Thai cold brew and drip coffee from the coffee side of this shared building (Tiger Bay Cafe is also housed here). If I had had more time in AVL I would've tried more off of their menu. read more

Battle Cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Their cold brew was delicious! I appreciated that they had simple syrup out for the beverages. The art is amazing and the whole Battle Cat brand is hilarious and I love it. read more

The barista was kind and patient while I decided and the whole transaction was so pleasant. The coffee is delicious and the price is surprisingly reasonable considering how much everything costs now. I'll definitely be back!! read more

Excellent spot for coffee and local art. We ordered the seasonal coffee, and it was delicious. I also grabbed a few pieces off of the wall to take home. Take note, the art is heavy with emotion and personal anecdotes. Do not come expecting rainbows and butterflies. I personally loved the 'darker' pieces, and overall vibe of the shop. We did not experience any rude service based on how we dressed, as noted in other reviews. We experienced a busy and efficient staff, who absolutely lit up at the purchase of the artwork. Seems like a spot the locals treasure, and for good reason. read more

Great place to hangout with your friends over a cup of coffee. When I went to visit, you could not sit inside but there is a lot of outdoor seating so it was not a problem. I ordered the oat latte and my friend ordered cappuccino. They also have items that you can buy inside such as art, stickers, and other things. Very eclectic and comfortable to hang out. Pets are welcome outside just not inside. read more

Battle Cat - Oat latte and a battle cat sticker. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Solid zone. The coffee was good. It's a lounge spot for 20 somethings. Not very accessible for folks on either side of that range. If you like an "eclectic vibe" this is right in your wheelhouse. I did enjoy their selection of items for sale. Made me chuckle. read more

This iced chai was super good. Got one yesterday and had to come back to get it again lol read more

Battle Cat - Iced Chai with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

HOLYYY SH*T I am here in Asheville for spring break, and I wanted a nice latte to sip on for the ride back home. I KNOW YALL DONT KNOW ME but oh my lanta this latte is one of the best I have ever had and I have had my fair share of local coffee shops. I got an iced toasted marshmallow with cinnamon latte, and my boyfriend got white chocolate with cinnamon. BOTH WERE TOO AMAZING i wanted to cry. There is no bitter coffee taste as for what I've experienced with local shops and the flavor of the coffee itself was perfect. Definitely not too sweet but yummy enough for you to actually taste the flavor syrup. Just wonderful honestly!!!! read more

Battle Cat - Our beautiful lattes from Battle Cat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I was last here nine years ago today. I still dream of that Cinnamon Honey Cappuccino I discovered. I went there every single day on my trip. I am constantly trying to get a coffee shops to re-create this drink and nobody can do it. read more

Great bagels with lots of filling inside. They definitely didn't skimp out on it. I got a breakfast bagel which was awesome read more

Battle Cat - Breakfast bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I was SO excited to come here. Are you kidding me, a battle cat themed coffee shop?! I wanted to get all their merch before I even got there. HOWEVER Upon entering this establishment, the environment immediately felt hostile. There were 3 people in the main area & someone at the bar but we were able to find another more tucked-away area with no one in it to put our things down. We utilized the chessboard that was left out on the table, which was cool. But the pieces didn't come from the same set & some were broken & wouldn't stand up but rather fall over, which left me thinking that it was probably more of a decor thing & they'd actually prefer for you not to stay a while & play. Now onto the service, not great. at all. I'd actually probably never come back simply because of the way we were treated. I'm not sure if we weren't fitting the goth aesthetic in there or what, but the cashier had a weird, rude, and super agitated, vibe going on right off the bat. She wasn't educated about their product whatsoever. When we asked about what teas she had, she just pointed towards the back wall where they were all set up & said "Those are the ones I have". First of all, they're far away so it's hard to read the names, & the ones I was interested in were rubbed off. When I asked about one she looked at me like I was stupid before trying to read it for herself & realizing that it was rubbed off. She finally moved from her cross-arm stance & went to go grab it, she literally slammed it onto the counter & I was shocked that the glass didn't break. Anyway, after getting past the miserable ordering process, we waited for quite a while. Our drinks were set right outside the room we were sitting in, which I found odd, like you're 4 feet away, why not set it on the table, after we visibly tipped 20% (She made sure to check before making our order) Our order wasn't good. Well, the tea latte wasn't. Like the worst one I've ever had actually. The matcha was alright, I asked for light ice & I got a full cup of ice. Idk, come at your own risk ig. read more

Roasted: found Battle Cat coffee here in Asheville NC. Wasn't sure what to expect with everything going on but it was a good experience. The coffee shop was open for take out or you could enjoy your coffee on the patio outside. The barista was very friendly even though he was by himself. No sugar free flavors but he has a sugar free plain sweetener which I actually like better than a flavor. No latte art and can't nick them for not giving us a mug for here. Latte was good though. I love the feel of the house. Unroasted: love the atmosphere this places gives off. Even during the limited capabilities of the business I can see the great layout. I latte art was missing and no sugar free flavoring but great tasting. I would recommend checking place out. I will be retiring once it's fully opened. read more

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Absolutely third class establishment!. Dirty grounds outside and basic so tiny inside your only option is to be outside. The kitchen looks grimly and unorganized and dingy!! Was very loud with the number of people inside and people like breathing down your neck on a Saturday afternoon, you could tell who was next in line also and just aloof employees. Just a totally sub - par event, and couldn't wait to get out of there. :0( read more

Good Mexican mocha, a tad too much chocolate for me, but balanced with cinnamon and cayenne. Limited space inside, with local art featured for sale, and plenty of outdoor seating in front. read more

I was a consistent customer, going several times a week. That was until owner, on several occasions (when they decided to come in and micromanage) The owner has on more than one occasion spent considerable time pateronizing both me and several other customers. All over randomly enforcing upcharges that are not on the menu, seeminly making them up at their discretion. "The owner" has chastised and cursed to their employees several times. Owner does not know how to run a business or even what customer service is. Wish I could give worse stars. I only gave them 2 stars so that people would actually read this review. There are so many other business' that are happy to assist and provide excellent customer service. Dobra Tea is right down the road and never have a problem : read more

This spot is so cute and genuine. The coffee is fabulous and the decor is a spectacle. Take in all the vivid artwork while you wait for a cup and don't be afraid to walk down the hall of the shared space to enjoy some scratch made breakfast items. I purchased a jug of cold brew and am happy with that decision! read more

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