Amazing!!!! Hash Soul Bowl. Enough said. Lol Came into town to take NCLEX and with all the covid mess... we stumbled across this place that was actually open. Ppl were super nice and helpful. Definitely going back every time I visit. read more

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I wanted to like this place. I've been following them for quite a while. We finally made a visit and honestly it just wasn't exciting. First it isn't table service per se. You order at the counter. They do bring your food to you. The register when you check out has tips set to 18% and more. I don't expect to do that much tip for counter service. I'm not cheap I just think you tip based on service. My husband got the Pimento cheese, tomato and bacon panini. His side was pretzels with onion dip. Neither were impressive. The dip tasted prepackaged. And I did taste the dip as well to see what I thought. I ordered an apple cider donut. It was a cake donut and I didn't get the apple cider flavor. It was a little dry. I had a chai tea. It was ok. They do bring cream. I ordered the sausage scramble which was ok. Eggs, cheese, and sausage. But the cheesy grits side tasted like they were from a pouch. You could see where they had been in a restaurant pan because they had a corner visible in them. They were so mushy. Maybe they were having an off day so close to the holiday. But I don't think I'll make the drive to try them again. read more

I had Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen cater my wedding event and Jill was amazing! Food was delicious and exactly what I requested. Guests raved about the quality. They were professional, and so nice to work with! I've also tried their special event dinners which is always delicious and flavors that you don't find everywhere. A great culinary departure from the mundane. Highly recommend! read more

Celebrated a birthday in a large tea room that was quaintly decorated with tea pots. The meno boasts a plethora of fresh and creative offerings. Every guest at the event was highly satisfied with the meals. The owner served us and was friendly and attentive. The teas and other beverages were delicious. This is a hidden gem. read more

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This place is everything I like about a small town bistro and bakery. A nostalgic small stone cottage with a beautiful porch to dine in fine weather, a local owner who is involved in the day to day workings and preparations of the cafe, and food that is scratch made, customary and solid for the region it presides in. Everything is flavored accordingly and delicious. You cant go wrong with breakfast all day. And if you find yourself heading down the road early morning a drive thru coffee cottage with homemade baked goods resides on the property to greet passing transports to work or the airport. The atmosphere lends itself to pleasant familial gatherings. The kind of place that I would love to take my daughters for a special afternoon tea, or my parents who prefer cozy accommodations with authentic local offerings. read more

Quaint, cozy, nostalgic - The three words I find that best describe this place. The first time I came here was with a group of coworkers. It was a chilly day and half of the parking lot was still covered in snow. As I walked in, the floorboards creaked under my steps and echoed in a familiar greeting. This place reminded me of my not-so-distant youth, a time when I frequently visited a certain cafe on campus. It was also a house turned into a cafe -- where the hallways and stairs were narrow; there was a sense of oldness to that cafe, but at the same time, the place was always bustling with chatter and laughter. I had spent many hours there studying and chatting with friends. They were fond memories, but when I stepped into Ivory Road, they felt like yesterday. As a breakfast enthusiast, the two times I've come here for lunch, I ordered from the breakfast menu on both occasions. While I have not been blown away by any of the food I've tried so far (my standards for breakfast food are admittedly a little high), I will say their French press coffee is to die for. It was one of the most delicious cups of coffees I've ever tasted. My coworkers chose a spot by the electric fireplace. Halfway through our lunch, a soft tune could be heard, and it was then that I knew none of us wanted to leave this little solace. All that was missing was a blanket and a nice afternoon nap. To say I fell in love with this place is an understatement! read more

Small restaurant in older stone house but the food was 5-star. My wife ad my sister joined me for supper there tonight. We shared three entrees (crab cakes, tomato pie, and mac&cheese - all wonderful. It's a southeast of Asheville near Arden but worth the drive. They do supper Wednesday through Saturday nights. They have breakfast and lunch six days of the week (closed Sunday). A truely hidden gem of culinary delight. read more

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WOW!!! Food is DELISH! I had the Rosemary Chicken salad with a side of lemon and garlic hummus and carrots. The chicken salad is by far the BEAT chicken salad I've ever tasted. I'm had it in a wrap and I will definitely return! Staff is friendly, helpful and so efficient. Top notch experience. read more

We arrived late for lunch in a blinding rainstorm. The place was packed even then, an encouraging sign. My friend got the cheese pannini as did I, and iced tea. My other friend got a chicken sandwich . I know why the place is popular. The food was good and warm. And happily there was not too much vinegar on the Caesar salad which was topped with slices of Parmesan cheese, a nice touch. Most Caesars are over dressed. The service was speedy considering the large crowd. My only complaint was that the seats were uncomfortable. I might have stayed longer if I had not had fanny fatigue. Would love to go back and try other parts of the menus. The cookies were the size of Frisbees. read more

My friends and I were here for a classy Bachelorette party experience. The cafe was very quaint, casual, and fun for anyone in the family! Their selections of scones, finger sandwiches and pastries were divine! It was about $25 per person which was perfect and there was definitely enough food so feel full. I love High Tea and I would definitely recommend this place for other visiting the Ashville area! read more

Quaint little place off of Brevard Rd. Really nice and cozy with terrific food and friendly staff. The skillet I had was excellent and the coffee very tasty. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone in S Asheville should check this place out. Don't dwell on the negative tea lady's review. She obviously has never worked in food service and is one of those people that gets off by posting negative reviews about small, local businesses. I will def frequent Ivory Road. read more

Ivory Road - Hash Soul Bowl with potatoes, peppers, shaved brussel sprouts, chorizo, topped with an egg and scallions. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Amazing breakfast, service, and ambiance. Highly recommend the specialty mimosas, coffee, bacon, skillet breakfast, panini, avocado toast, and chocolate chip cookies. Delish! read more

Searching for a teatime experience during our vacation....we at first tried to book tea at the Biltmore and I am delighted that they did not have any availability because we would have missed out on a lovely afternoon. The setting is in a old stone home ...inside walls are decorated w local art and the table presentation sits beside a crackling fire place. Scones are accented w fresh herbs and the fine teas are sweetened w pure honey. To fine tune our experience the customer service showed generous hospitality. read more

Ivory Road - "Pinky's up" - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

My wife and I visit Asheville with regularity. We always make a tip to Ivory Road, often more than one. We thoroughly enjoy breakfast, and you can always count on a great quiche. I also recommend the Hog Wild Scramble. Locally sourced ingredients, prepared to perfection, and low key friendly service. Sit outside weather permitting. Slow down and look for the sign, appears to a converted home. Don't miss this spot. read more

Ivory Road - Outdoor patio dining - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Awesome food! Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Super prices! This is an rare gem hiding in plain sight. They also have a drive through with coffee, smoothies, plus! It's definitely worth seeking out! read more

Ivory Road - Homemade donuts on Saturdays! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

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such a perfect little get away breakfast/brunch spot. you can sit inside and have a cozy feeling of sitting in a cabin or outside & enjoy their outdoor seating which is so relaxing. i've had just about everything on the menu and have had no complaints everything is so delicious & fresh. they recently switched over to table service but the experience is still the same. best place in asheville for a quiet breakfast on your day off or if you're on vacation! read more

WOW! Husband and I were driving from Kentucky to Charleston and I luckily found this gem!! Right off the highway, it only added 2 minutes to our drive time. Walking in we were immediately excited about the little library in the lawn. The whole menu looks incredible but we got the Ivory Toast and the caprese panini with tomato basil soup. It was fresh, delicious, unique and JUST what we were looking for. The perfect lunch spot!! read more

Ivory Road - Ivory Toast with Smoked Salmon - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

What a find! Great mimosas, wraps, sandwiches, atmosphere, and service! So glad we found it! Will definitely be back!

I just love this little cafe especially for special breakfasts out with my family. Delicious and unique options that really make for memorable mornings together. Love that local feel with obvious care to what they are bringing to the community. read more

Such a wonderful spot for afternoon tea! We had a lovely table in front of the fireplace. The tea was delicious and food was excellent!

This place is good. PERIOD. Lovely variations on the regular breakfast menu. Portions aren't insane, but just right. Coffee is good- something I find lacking in other breakfast establishments most of the time. The overall vibe is relaxing and I love how they have turned and old house into a cool place to gather with friends and family. We will be back...again. read more

Wow! What a gem! My wife and I just discovered this place after living here for three years and it will be our go-to cafe for now on. The menu offers something for every taste and the prices are beyond reasonable - unlike the tourist prices in most Asheville cafes/restaurants. It is an adorable little cottage house with a VERY friendly staff. The dishes are generous and fresh, and the coffee is great. I can't wait to eat outside once the weather warms up. I wished they opened earlier so I could sneak in before work! read more

We ate breakfast there this morning and Chef Jill and her staff were awesome and the food was amazing. I love the atmosphere! They had a party of 20 show up when we did, and that didn't slow them down at all! If you are looking for a great place to eat breakfast with your significant other, check this place out! read more

Food and service is great here! It's a very quaint small town feel type of place with nice and attentive staff. There's also a really nice outdoor seating area which is perfect for a nice day. This place doesn't look like much from the outside but it's definitely worth a stop. read more

Great find in South asheville! Breakfast and lunch with plenty of options! Food is very well prepared and in a casual farmhouse type ambience. The soups were very good and creative as well. Sandwiches are plentiful and the French toast was the absolute best. Local food done with excellence. read more

Whether you're famished or just in need of a quick snack, you'll find exactly what you need at the Ivory Road Cafe. I was there in the late afternoon, hoping for a savory snack to tide me over until dinner. The menu, which you can see online at www.IvoryRoadAVL.com, listed three APPS & SNACKS, all of which looked good to me. I mean, how could you go wrong with deviled eggs with green tomato and bacon jam? Prices were reasonable for all three offerings. I went with the smoked trout dip served with veggies. I would've taken a picture, but it looked so delicious that I dug right in. (No pic this time, but I'll be back later in the week, when I'll order something different. The APPS & SNACKS menu changes according to the seasons, so be sure to come this spring, before the menu changes if you want to taste that startlingly good, freshly-made smoked trout dip. The place is charmingly arranged -- a variety of small and large rooms with eclectic decor and a sign announcing the special of the day, which is removed once that special is sold out. Most amazingly, they can make a number of their dishes VEGAN on request. Just look for the asterisks on the menu. I seldom write reviews, but this place is such a winner that I had to. Happy eating! read more

Awesome fresh and local food. The baked goods are excellent. Biscotti was one of the best I've ever had. Pretty spot and nice outdoor eating during covid. Best meal we have had in the area. read more

Really neat breakfast place off the beaten path. The place is order at the counter and they will bring the food out to your number when it is ready. This place really feels like you are eating in someone's house. There are a few different rooms to eat in. We ate in an old "living room" with a nice fireplace. I had the Hemingway Bun, which is a cinnamon roll with bacon jam and two eggs and topped with a bourbon glaze! Amazing. A homemade cinnamon roll? Who does that! My wife got a quiche of the day (red pepper and goat cheese) with fruit and potatoes. It looked pretty small when it was brought out but I had to finish it for her. If you are looking for a place that tourist do not go, come here it will be worth the drive. read more

Ivory Road - Hemingway Bun, which is a cinnamon roll with bacon jam and two eggs. And topped with a bourbon glaze! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Came here with my friend. This was HONESTLY one of the best meals I feel like I have ever ate in my life at the moment. The sandwich was delicious as well as the tomato soup. If I wasn't a calorie freak, I would've ordered what my friend ordered which was the Nutella French toast which was possibly even better than my meal. I would rate this place 100/10 if it was possible. You guys are awesome! read more

Ivory Road - Sandwich and tomato soup - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

My friend and I had afternoon tea on Sep 29. It was a delightful experience. We enjoyed all the pastries and sandwiches along with our tea. Our favorite was the Spinach Wrap with fig jam, goats cheese and honey pecans. We would had been happy with several of those instead of just one each. Seeing all the different tea pots was also a treat. P.S. Loved the flamingo in the bathroom! read more

The food was great! The service was excellent. I had the quiche of the day- red pepper and feta. It was served with some lovely breakfast potatoes cooked to perfection and a fruit salad. Everything tasted very fresh. The atmosphere was very cozy and inviting. They have linen napkins making for a higher quaility experience. My only small suggestion would be to get better quality forks in time. And to be honest, I may have just randomly got that one. It reminded me of the utensils I had in my first apartment. As sweet as the memory is, the fork is not the same. I look forward to returning for lunch with my husband and trying that pimento cheese sandwich with the avocado, I think it was called the Franklin, and also bringing the kids in for some sweet treats. Thank y'all for a lovely breakfast! It was really good!! I'll be back soon. read more

Ivory Road - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Very disappointing visit. I expected to be educated about the different teas and the staff wasn't even able to answer my questions. Not only that, but you could only choose one tea to have. You would think that they would want you to experience the different kinds of teas. These weren't even loose leaf teas, they were the same teabags that I can buy in the grocery store. When I made our reservation, I told them that one of the three in our party is gluten free. When our finger sandwich platters came out, I questioned our waiter because one of the GF sandwiches looked the same as the ones on the other two platters but was assured that everything on my daughter's platter was gluten free. Well guess what folks? It obviously wasn't because my daughter has celiac disease and she was violently ill that night. Never again!! read more

Great food and nice location for me. Love their breakfasts. The daily quiche is always good.

Everything is perfect here. I love it so much. Always my favorite brunch spot in all of Asheville. Never a wait. So yummy. Good gluten sensitive options too! Such a treat. read more

Ivory Road - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

It was better than expected. Since half the menus was skillets I thought it was going to be heavy food. But the quiche was the lightest and best I have had. read more

Outstanding!!!!! Who knew !!!??? Out of the mainstream high travelled area is this gem ... a must !!

We really love ivory road, seating can seem weird your first time but I think it adds to the charm. Food has always been great. The Franklin, grilled cheese with avocado and pimento, my favorite. Their soups are fabulous for winter and they started doing "takeout central" so you can have the food delivered! We make it a habit to take visitors here and have never been disappointed! Family feel with great food! read more

Our new favorite spot. Conveniently hidden away off of 191, Ivory Road Cafe serves a wonderful "bruncheon" fare. Hearty "Southern Skillet" breakfast is a must-eat. Panini's are savory and delicious. A real stand-out features homemade pesto. "The Franklin," a pimento cheese, avocado, and bacon Panini, is their bestseller. And rightfully so. Wow. I'm not much of a sweets eater. But, if I were, I'd be pretty happy here, too. The baked goods are a feast for the eyes. Other patrons have told me they are spectacular. Atmosphere is charming, with nice outdoor seating. We go off hours just so we can enjoy our favorite table under the trees. We can't wait to go back and try the soups this fall. Well done, Ivory Road. read more

During our recent visit to N.C. we visited Ivory Road and were not disappointed. The orange zested pancakes are outstanding and the donuts on Saturday are a must. The lavender donuts are mouth watering!!! We can't wait to go back when we return in the fall read more

This lovely little cafe was a welcomed addition to my Asheville trip. My friend and I visited the N.C. Arboretum and wanted to eat there. However they were not open. I was HUNGRY! We needed to find somewhere close so we came here. Immediately upon driving up we knew we were in for a treat. The building looks like a beautiful stone cottage. They even have a Little Free Library on the premises. My friend ordered a salad while I ordered the sandwich. Everything we ordered was delightful! If I make it back to Asheville I hope to return. Great job guys!! read more

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