Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
The closest place to grab a drink or great bite to eat. Reasonably priced and just a 12 minute walk. (This restaurant/bar is also known as the WALK).
97 locals recommend
West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen
401 Haywood RdThe closest place to grab a drink or great bite to eat. Reasonably priced and just a 12 minute walk. (This restaurant/bar is also known as the WALK).
Best brunch in Asheville! Expect to wait unless you go early. Coffee available if there's a wait, and a beautiful vegetable/herb garden (produce used at the restaurant) to walk through in the back.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdBest brunch in Asheville! Expect to wait unless you go early. Coffee available if there's a wait, and a beautiful vegetable/herb garden (produce used at the restaurant) to walk through in the back.
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveWonderful Jamaican food, reasonable prices.
Great food and drink! Waffle selection includes traditional Belgian, pumpkin, cornmeal, gluten-free, etc. Excellent fried chicken and a wide range of yummy sides (even healthy options).
48 locals recommend
King Daddy's Chicken and Waffle
444 Haywood RdGreat food and drink! Waffle selection includes traditional Belgian, pumpkin, cornmeal, gluten-free, etc. Excellent fried chicken and a wide range of yummy sides (even healthy options).
Great place to grab a bite to eat in the River Arts District. Excellent food, good prices.
439 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrGreat place to grab a bite to eat in the River Arts District. Excellent food, good prices.
Great "vegetarian and vegan soul food." Operated as a collective, great people and fresh food.
114 locals recommend
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveGreat "vegetarian and vegan soul food." Operated as a collective, great people and fresh food.
NC-raised, grassfed, hormone-free beef! (They also have a chicken burger and veggie burger if beef's not your thing).
151 locals recommend
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveNC-raised, grassfed, hormone-free beef! (They also have a chicken burger and veggie burger if beef's not your thing).
I'm an Indian food aficionado and can honestly say this is one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever experienced. Indian street food- fantastic!
310 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
32 Battery Park AveI'm an Indian food aficionado and can honestly say this is one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever experienced. Indian street food- fantastic!
The Sky Bar is upstairs from this venue! I can't say that I recommend the Cafe per se, but the Sky Bar is a great place to get a view of the city and mountains. Tiny and gets crowded early!
56 locals recommend
World Coffee Café & SkyBar
18 Battery Park AveThe Sky Bar is upstairs from this venue! I can't say that I recommend the Cafe per se, but the Sky Bar is a great place to get a view of the city and mountains. Tiny and gets crowded early!
Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton AveGood Mediterranean food, reasonable prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super close by. Go for a flight of the delicious ciders they brew on site!
114 locals recommend
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood RdSuper close by. Go for a flight of the delicious ciders they brew on site!
Lively brewery just across the bridge. Great selection of beer, lots of outdoor seating. Doesn't serve food, but a variety of food trucks rotate through to provide options.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayLively brewery just across the bridge. Great selection of beer, lots of outdoor seating. Doesn't serve food, but a variety of food trucks rotate through to provide options.
Zambra
85 W Walnut StGreat tapas and fun ambiance. $$
Everything Else
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdSweet little place nearby. Delish donuts made fresh to order!
Pink Dog Creative
342-348 Depot StGreat art!! Multiple artists.
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdHuge place, fun to explore and search for treasures.
Super sweet place for respite. Great selection of teas and little snacks. The chocolate Medicine Ball is wonderful!
119 locals recommend
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveSuper sweet place for respite. Great selection of teas and little snacks. The chocolate Medicine Ball is wonderful!
5 W Walnut St
5 West Walnut StreetGreat little place to enjoy wine and snacks. Fun live music daily.
THE BLOCK off biltmore
39 S Market StIf you love tea and spices, pop in to check out this place.
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StWonderfully curated local bookstore.
Really unique little bar. Parlour-like atmosphere and amazing drinks.
86 locals recommend
The Crow & Quill
106 N Lexington AveReally unique little bar. Parlour-like atmosphere and amazing drinks.
Save $10 by booking at least 7 days in advance (regular price is $60). Plan to spend half of a day here at least. There is lots to explore and the vistas are amazing.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StSave $10 by booking at least 7 days in advance (regular price is $60). Plan to spend half of a day here at least. There is lots to explore and the vistas are amazing.
Beautifully done newer brewery to Asheville. Great beer, located on the South Slope- close to multiple breweries.
32 locals recommend
Catawba Brewing Company, Biltmore Village, Asheville
63 Brook StBeautifully done newer brewery to Asheville. Great beer, located on the South Slope- close to multiple breweries.
Busy place with great beer and the best fried chicken sandwich ever.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveBusy place with great beer and the best fried chicken sandwich ever.
Asheville's long-standing co-op (celebrating their 40th anniversary this year). Nice place to grab a few groceries while you're downtown. Excellent bulk section.
97 locals recommend
French Broad Food Co-Op
90 Biltmore AveAsheville's long-standing co-op (celebrating their 40th anniversary this year). Nice place to grab a few groceries while you're downtown. Excellent bulk section.