Slava, a new Ukrainian café and bakery located at 37 Wall St. in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, has quickly become popular among locals seeking both authentic European cuisine and a comforting taste of home. Opened on August 5, 2026, the business is owned and operated by Svitlana Eadie, who also handles baking, accounting, and management duties. Eadie’s culinary background stems from growing up in the Carpathian Mountains, where she learned cooking from her grandmother and baking from her mother, later attending gastronomy school and studying business and law in the United States.
In addition to the physical café, Eadie’s business encompasses a catering operation and wholesale baking for local spots like Plant Bar Café, with plans for online ordering once the kitchen staff grows fully comfortable with the menu. Slava’s menu features traditional Ukrainian recipes passed down through generations, including classic items like beef and vegan borscht, as well as distinctively prepared dumplings and breads. The authentic flavors have drawn emotional, positive responses from Ukrainian expatriates who are reminded of their heritage, as well as curiosity and praise from newcomers experiencing traditional Ukrainian food for the first time. Eadie noted that the Wall Street location itself—with its cobblestone streets and European feel—contributed significantly to realizing her long-held dream of opening the café.
