Food scene
Great cafe and coffee shop with wine and snacks. We love getting our beans here anytime we are in town.
26 locals recommend
Farewell Coffee & Wine
11 Southside AveGreat cafe and coffee shop with wine and snacks. We love getting our beans here anytime we are in town.
An ever-changing menu of unique and delicious tacos ranging from traditional Mexican flavors to unique combos like the Lamb Gyro Taco or the Thai Peanut Chicken Taco.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrAn ever-changing menu of unique and delicious tacos ranging from traditional Mexican flavors to unique combos like the Lamb Gyro Taco or the Thai Peanut Chicken Taco.
An old World style bakery in West Asheville specializing in naturally leavened breads and European-inspired pastries made by hand in West Asheville. Grab one of their take-away picnic boxes and a bottle of wine for a special treat.
156 locals recommend
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdAn old World style bakery in West Asheville specializing in naturally leavened breads and European-inspired pastries made by hand in West Asheville. Grab one of their take-away picnic boxes and a bottle of wine for a special treat.
A popular breakfast and lunch cafe with 4 locations across Asheville. It’s a traditional Southern favorite with a twist - delicious and always packed on the weekends. Be sure to try their homemade flavored jams.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdA popular breakfast and lunch cafe with 4 locations across Asheville. It’s a traditional Southern favorite with a twist - delicious and always packed on the weekends. Be sure to try their homemade flavored jams.
Located inside Citizen Vinyl, Session is led by chef Graham House and Susannah Gebhart of OWL Bakery. The cafe offers coffee, lunch, dinner and cocktails with locally sourced ingredients. Their Peanut Butter & Jam croissants are *chef’s kiss*.
Session Cafe & Bar
14 O'Henry AvenueLocated inside Citizen Vinyl, Session is led by chef Graham House and Susannah Gebhart of OWL Bakery. The cafe offers coffee, lunch, dinner and cocktails with locally sourced ingredients. Their Peanut Butter & Jam croissants are *chef’s kiss*.
As a New Yorker, finding good wood-fired pizza elsewhere is not easy....All Souls has impressed us time and again. With organic grains and seasonal ingredients they have built a locally-oriented menu with exceptionally delicious ingredients and offer a rotating menu of craft beer to drink alongside your pizzas. Located in the River Arts District.
101 locals recommend
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman AveAs a New Yorker, finding good wood-fired pizza elsewhere is not easy....All Souls has impressed us time and again. With organic grains and seasonal ingredients they have built a locally-oriented menu with exceptionally delicious ingredients and offer a rotating menu of craft beer to drink alongside your pizzas. Located in the River Arts District.
Indian street food done right. Located in Downtown Asheville, they are known for chaat - crunchy, spicy, sweet, tangy, brightly flavored Indian snacks.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
32 Battery Park AveIndian street food done right. Located in Downtown Asheville, they are known for chaat - crunchy, spicy, sweet, tangy, brightly flavored Indian snacks.
Located Downtown and known for their artisanal cocktails and curated selections. The menu changes based on local in-season products and availability but if they have the burger on the menu - we recommend it.
203 locals recommend
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StLocated Downtown and known for their artisanal cocktails and curated selections. The menu changes based on local in-season products and availability but if they have the burger on the menu - we recommend it.
Part of the Chai Panni family, Buxton Hall is an East-Carolina style BBQ spot. We usually go for the Whole Hog Pulled Pork Plate or the Chopped Chicken Plate - as for sides, Waffle Fries are never a bad idea.
140 locals recommend
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AvePart of the Chai Panni family, Buxton Hall is an East-Carolina style BBQ spot. We usually go for the Whole Hog Pulled Pork Plate or the Chopped Chicken Plate - as for sides, Waffle Fries are never a bad idea.
Two locations - one in North Asheville and one in South Asheville - known for their special sauce and dollar wing night on Wednesdays.
84 locals recommend
9Round North Asheville
61 North Merrimon AvenueTwo locations - one in North Asheville and one in South Asheville - known for their special sauce and dollar wing night on Wednesdays.
Great for date night - raw bar, special and delicious cocktails and cozy European vibes. Known for Burger Night on Mondays.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayGreat for date night - raw bar, special and delicious cocktails and cozy European vibes. Known for Burger Night on Mondays.
Located Downtown in a beautiful building - craft cocktails and coffee.
25 locals recommend
The Times at S&W
56 Patton AveLocated Downtown in a beautiful building - craft cocktails and coffee.
Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdWest Asheville - great wine and fancy snacks.
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdA West Asheville taco joint.
Breweries
2 locations (Wedge Studios and Foundation - both in West Asheville), features a rotating Food Truck schedule.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way2 locations (Wedge Studios and Foundation - both in West Asheville), features a rotating Food Truck schedule.
2 locations (Big Top in Biltmore Village and South Slope in Downtown Asheville) Known for their award winning ales and lagers.
259 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard Avenue2 locations (Big Top in Biltmore Village and South Slope in Downtown Asheville) Known for their award winning ales and lagers.
3 locations (Brewpub, Funkatoriam and Wicked Weed West) specializing in West Coast Style IPAs and barrel-aged sours. It gets busy!
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave3 locations (Brewpub, Funkatoriam and Wicked Weed West) specializing in West Coast Style IPAs and barrel-aged sours. It gets busy!
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrNorth Asheville, great beer, taco stand, right on the river
Biltmore Village, Foothills Food Truck is there serving burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, and more using local, pasture-raised meats.
57 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - Big Top
2A Huntsman PlBiltmore Village, Foothills Food Truck is there serving burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, and more using local, pasture-raised meats.
The ‘Disneyland’ of breweries - amazing set up with a factory, amphitheater, taproom, picnics, tours, free music, events and more - this is a must see during your trip.
66 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
100 Sierra Nevada WayThe ‘Disneyland’ of breweries - amazing set up with a factory, amphitheater, taproom, picnics, tours, free music, events and more - this is a must see during your trip.
Sightseeing
Visit the working studios and galleries of hundreds of artists - painters, potters, jewelers, sculptors and more! Lots of cool retail shops, restaurants and breweries. Beautiful river-side walking, running or cycling path.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlVisit the working studios and galleries of hundreds of artists - painters, potters, jewelers, sculptors and more! Lots of cool retail shops, restaurants and breweries. Beautiful river-side walking, running or cycling path.
The Village is in a historic part of town that is home to retail, food breweries and more. Get tickets to spend a day at the Estate - America’s largest home built by George Vanderbuilt - 8000 acres and tons of things to do.
89 locals recommend
Biltmore Village
The Village is in a historic part of town that is home to retail, food breweries and more. Get tickets to spend a day at the Estate - America’s largest home built by George Vanderbuilt - 8000 acres and tons of things to do.
Local Businesses and Brands We Love
A great vintage clothing shop located on Foundry Street in the River Arts District with lots of cool t-shirts at reasonable prices.
Wildflower's Vintage
27 Foundy StA great vintage clothing shop located on Foundry Street in the River Arts District with lots of cool t-shirts at reasonable prices.
Flora
428 B Haywood RdA flower shop and cafe that is a feast for the eyes.
Eclectic and well curated store contains amazing vintage fashion, furnishings, gifts, home goods and more.
House of Kismet
27 Foundy StEclectic and well curated store contains amazing vintage fashion, furnishings, gifts, home goods and more.
A local arts, design and craft store specializing in Appalachian art.
24 locals recommend
Horse + Hero
14 Patton AveA local arts, design and craft store specializing in Appalachian art.
Ceramics school, gallery and working studio located in the River Arts District. A great place to shop for one of a kind ceramic gifts.
19 locals recommend
Odyssey Center For the Ceramic
236 Clingman Ave ExtCeramics school, gallery and working studio located in the River Arts District. A great place to shop for one of a kind ceramic gifts.
Vibey boutique shop that specializes in elevated CBD and lifestyle brands and products from apothecary goods to functional ceramics to jewelry, gifts, merchandise and more.
8 locals recommend
Garden Party
792 Haywood RdVibey boutique shop that specializes in elevated CBD and lifestyle brands and products from apothecary goods to functional ceramics to jewelry, gifts, merchandise and more.
Large furnishing and design shop that specializes in mid-century modern goods as well as hosts a ton of local vendors selling a unique and wide selection of wares.
10 locals recommend
Atomic Furnishings
124 Swannanoa River RdLarge furnishing and design shop that specializes in mid-century modern goods as well as hosts a ton of local vendors selling a unique and wide selection of wares.
Located in the iconic Downtown Citizen Times Newspaper building, Citizen Vinyl is a communal space which houses a record press facility, cafe, bar, recording studio and analog art & record store. Go to see records being pressed, have a unique and delicious cocktail, grab lunch at Session or buy some local art at Coda.
23 locals recommend
Citizen Vinyl
14 O'Henry AveLocated in the iconic Downtown Citizen Times Newspaper building, Citizen Vinyl is a communal space which houses a record press facility, cafe, bar, recording studio and analog art & record store. Go to see records being pressed, have a unique and delicious cocktail, grab lunch at Session or buy some local art at Coda.
Live Music
Voted one of Rolling Stone's Top 5 Rock Clubs in the US! Musical acts appearing on stage have included Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Jack White, Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, Ice Cube, The Black keys, Skrillex, Ben Harper, Modest Mouse, Deftones, Blondie, Spoon, Lauryn Hill, Sonic Youth, My Morning Jacket, Dinosaur Jr, Arcade Fire, and many more.
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveVoted one of Rolling Stone's Top 5 Rock Clubs in the US! Musical acts appearing on stage have included Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Jack White, Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, Ice Cube, The Black keys, Skrillex, Ben Harper, Modest Mouse, Deftones, Blondie, Spoon, Lauryn Hill, Sonic Youth, My Morning Jacket, Dinosaur Jr, Arcade Fire, and many more.
Grey Eagle is Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue and has hosted over 10,000 different bands and artists including Ralph Stanley, Avett Brothers, Band of Horses, Richie Havens, Frank Black, Deen Ween, Lake Street Dive, Slick Rick, Nathaniel Ratcliff, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Budos Band, Darrell Scott, and many more.
212 locals recommend
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveGrey Eagle is Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue and has hosted over 10,000 different bands and artists including Ralph Stanley, Avett Brothers, Band of Horses, Richie Havens, Frank Black, Deen Ween, Lake Street Dive, Slick Rick, Nathaniel Ratcliff, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Budos Band, Darrell Scott, and many more.
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdA place to catch an intimate dinner and a show, or a rock show.
Open air socially distanced gathering space.
A collaboration between Asheville Brewing Company and OP Events.
51 locals recommend
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveOpen air socially distanced gathering space.
A collaboration between Asheville Brewing Company and OP Events.