Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen

1854 Brevard Rd, Arden NC 28704
$ American Recommended New Editor's Pick Private Room Outdoor Seating

WELCOME TO OUR AFTERNOON TEA & SPECIAL EVENT RESERVATION SYSTEM!

Special Events are listed below, on the right hand side of the page.
Tea Time is at 2pm on any open business day.

If needing to make a reservation for groups of 6+, please e-mail [email protected]

* PLEASE NOTE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, FOOD ALLERGIES, OR # OF CHILDREN IN PARTY WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION * While we are happy to offer Gluten-Free items, our kitchen is not a gluten-free environment. We urge all guests with serious food allergies or dietary restrictions to get in touch personally with a manager before dining with us.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 1854 Brevard Rd, Arden NC 28704
  • Cross Street: Holly Acres Drive
  • Cuisine: American | Desserts | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Required
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Other |
  • Parking: Private Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash | Apple Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: 15.00 |
  • Phone: (828) 676-3870
  • Features: Catering Services, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Takeout Available, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Healthy Options, Cooking Classes, BYOB, Free Wi-Fi, Tea Service, Farm-to-table,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Business Dining, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion,

Photos

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Events & Special Hours

Dia de los Muertos
Oct. 27, 2021 Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Chef Collab Dinner
Nov. 13, 2021 Dinner 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Afternoon Tea 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday
Afternoon Tea 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday
Afternoon Tea 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday
Afternoon Tea 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday
Afternoon Tea 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
Afternoon Tea 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
Closed - Restaurant

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions
We are a casual tea room - while we are delighted when guests dress up or don hats, it is certainly not required.
We're happy to accommodate you! Please note any and all dietary restrictions or food allergies in the "OCCASION/REQUEST" box when making a reservation! Gluten-Free and Vegan or Dairy-Free tea service is available for an extra $2/person. Please note: while we are happy to offer Gluten-Free items, our kitchen is not a gluten-free environment. We urge all guests with serious food allergies or dietary restrictions to get in touch personally with a manager before dining with us.
We require credit card information upon booking to help us prevent no-shows and wasted food / reservation space. Any cancellation up to 48hours prior to the reservation date incurs no penalty. Cancellations within 48 hours of the reservation date that are unable to filled by the waiting list incur a $10/person fee. No-shows are charged the full price of tea service, per person.
We are located in an old stone house, set back from the road a little bit at 1854 Brevard Road (Rt. 191) in Arden. We are about 15 minutes south of downtown Asheville, about 10 minutes north of the AVL Airport, and about 2 miles south of the NC Arboretum.
Of course! Well-behaved children are welcome, and we offer a children's tea service for half price. They receive a pot of tea (or lemonade, or hot cocoa, etc.) plus scones and shortbread cookies, but just 2 finger sandwiches and 2 desserts instead of the usual 4 each. Please indicate the number of children below 10 years of age in the "REQUEST" box when making a reservation!
Of course! We welcome bridal showers, baby showers, bachelorette parties... or any sort of celebration, really! Please e-mail [email protected] with a date and approximate number of guests for more information!
For the most part, yes. However, we admittedly and proudly have thrown a few southern "twists" into what is known as traditional tea service. We promote a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere that is not stuffy or too prim-and-proper, so as to maximize the enjoyment of an afternoon savoring tea and homemade treats.

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.88 out of 5 stars based on 235 votes

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Sep 04, 2021
Carol P.
Love the creativity of the menu. Always something new to taste and experience.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 03, 2021
Lynne T.
Always a delightful evening - I love trying unique and new things I've never had

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2021
Jill K.
Afternoon tea was the highlight of the day! Everything was delicious, and the service was wonderful. A lovely place we will definitely visit again.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 02, 2021
Elizabeth S.
We had a wonderful time and tea was lovely. Everything about it. Hannah was terrific and took care of us. It was our first time there (locals), and we’ll be back. Thank you!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 20, 2021
Colleen H.
Fantastic spot for a family afternoon tea: we loved the funky vibe of Ivory Road, and we had wonderful service. It was a great hybrid of Asheville energy, southern influence (pimento cheese and tomato sandwiches!), and English classics, including some of the best scones we've ever had. Very extensive tea list + they serve full pots to each person, which, for dedicated tea drinkers, was great and eliminated the need to ask for hot water multiple times. Highly recommend for an afternoon with family or friends.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 15, 2021
Lynn O.
As always the food was wonderful, service excellent, ambiance calming and intimate!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 10, 2021
Dipa P.
we had a wonderful time.

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Jul 09, 2021
Meridee M.
Charming place.

Overall: 10/10
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May 23, 2021
DEBORAH G.
Had high tea there and it was fantastic. Food all made in house and the scones, lavender shortbread cookies, sandwiches, and desserts were top notch.

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May 21, 2021
Brenda A.
Ivory Road is exceptional!

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May 19, 2021
Sabrina B.
It was a great casual afternoon tea service. Excellent value for the tea and food options.

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May 11, 2021
Mary Heath C.
We had so much fun at the tea

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May 11, 2021
Mary M.
I loved our experience and the food, as always. My daughter and I are so happy you have survived throughout the pandemic and will continue to support you when we are able.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 08, 2021
Diane S.
wonderful as always.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 21, 2021
Jessica C.
I love this place and the food is fabulous. They are taking precautions seriously while maintaining great service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 7/10
Jan 03, 2021
Genell A.
Excellent atmosphere, food, and customer service. I recommend a few more hearty items (like the sandwiches). I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 03, 2021
Melanie M.
I absolutely love having this gem of a restaurant right down the road. We love having afternoon tea here. They change up the offerings seasonally so there is always something new to try. Just a lovely, relaxed tea experience.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 14, 2020
Lynn O.
The food is excellent and creative, the servers are efficient and friendly. Inside the restaurant is cozy but it is wonderful to be able to sit out on the deck or in the side yard. Everything is clean and all safety protocols are adhered to. My favorite place to eat.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 31, 2020
Taylor P.
We had an amazing time at Ivory Road! The food and service was amazing! Really appreciated the chef coming to the table to say hi as well. Will definitely go to another event at this cute coffee shop!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 24, 2020
Christine B.
What a wonderful afternoon! Very enjoyable!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 11, 2020
Tonya O.
I am 100% in love with Ivory Road! I’m so thankful I found this perfect little gem tucked away in Arden. We had a bridal shower afternoon tea and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The staff/owner are so accommodating and friendly. The food and drinks are delicious, and the place is adorable. Thank you all for helping me make my niece a very happy bride to be! PS: I will be in soon for more chicken salad to go!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 10, 2020
Melina B.
We had a wonderful time and sat at a lovely table while enjoying a delightful and delicious tea. I came with two friends for the first time to check out Ivory Road as a possible location to host my daughter’s bridal shower. The charm of the restaurant and kindness of the staff, coupled with the deliciousness of each bite made Ivory Road a definite yes!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 26, 2020
Amy D.
Had a great time at Ivory Road for our bridal luncheon. Great service, food, and loved the vibe of the restaurant.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 24, 2020
wenli L.
I really enjoyed having afternoon tea at Ivory Road Cafe. We went on a Tuesday so we had the tea room all to ourselves and the Ginger Orange Peach Black tea was so delicious. Our waitress was really friendly and took good care of us checking on us a couple of times of make sure we were enjoying everything. All the desserts were yummy as well and I really loved the chocolate mint scone with some clotted cream on top. We never felt rushed and with the food and ambiance it was definitely worth it booking here! We even got a to go box because we couldn't finish everything.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 22, 2020
Pat W.
I just love getting away with friends and relaxing with tea and snacks. The food is always great. Nothing needs to change for me.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 10, 2020
Angela Leigh T.
We absolutely love Ivory Road Café & it has quickly become our favorite local restaurant! The creative menu is always so delicious and the service is warm and friendly. We highly recommend the dinner series events And the Franklin Panini for lunch!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 06, 2020
Mary C.
We enjoyed a wonderful experience at afternoon tea yesterday at the Ivory Cafe. Service was prompt & efficient, our view was beautiful & the savories & sweets were AMAZING! We recently went to tea in a major U. S. city & found the Ivory Cafe’ to be superior. The price is the most reasonable I’ve ever heard of for an afternoon tea (so you may tip your server extra well!). If you’ve never experienced afternoon tea, try this charming establishment; you won’t be disappointed! Thank you, Ivory Cafe’!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 05, 2020
Mary M.
Thank you for a delicious dinner, it has been a long time since we have been out to eat and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 16, 2020
Lara E.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

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Aug 02, 2020
Susan H.
A great dinner! Everything was delicious. Service was awesome. We look forward to the next dinner!

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Jul 20, 2020
Brooke B.
I had a great tea time experience at ivory road and can not wait to go back! The staff were all friendly and very sweet to my 8mo daughter. They had a great tea selection. It was an adorable tea time setup. The food we got was amazing and I can’t wait to try more. I look forward to my next visit!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 13, 2020
Elizabeth F.
What a wonderful and safely managed dinner and evening. The food was absolutely fantastic. We will be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 12, 2020
Lynne T.
I love these dinner events at Ivory Road. So fun to try new items I would never order on my own. The presentation of the food, as well as the taste, are amazing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Jul 12, 2020
Margaret Z.
The soup was not great but the rest of the dinner was wonderful. We were unable to get a table outside but will think to reserve one next time. Wine, Chardonnay, was very good especially for the price. The service and ambiance are the best!!!!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 28, 2020
Patty M.
A meal prepared by Ivory Road Cafe never disappoints. Quaint relaxing surroundings, wonderful staff and service, phenomenal food. My favorite place.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 27, 2020
Merideth L.
Creative menu with excellent wine pairings for this special dinner. Just what was needed at this COVID-weary time.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Jun 27, 2020
Amanda J.
Great experience!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
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Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2021
Lori M.
We went for tea on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated in the front room where all other customers came through, so there was not much ambiance. The service was fantastic. My biggest complaint was that my tea was not hot-I don’t know if it was the pot or the water was not that hot to begin with.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 10, 2021
Helen D.
Room was so cold out teas and some food was cold after a few minutes. Too long between 1st and 2nd course.

Overall: 8/10
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Oct 29, 2020
Doris B.
Quaint little tea room. Very pretty and the food was good.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
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Aug 27, 2020
Robin S.
Delicious, lovely wine pairings.