Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Serving our local Counter Culture coffee, it’s an
Asheville staple. They do have some light food
items.
186 locals recommend
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StServing our local Counter Culture coffee, it’s an
Asheville staple. They do have some light food
items.
This is in the arts district and a very open, quiet
space you could spend all morning reading a book
at. The lighting is amazing.
54 locals recommend
Summit Coffee Co.
4 Foundy StThis is in the arts district and a very open, quiet
space you could spend all morning reading a book
at. The lighting is amazing.
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveA true teahouse.
They are known for their breads, which are made
with whole, organic ingredients. You can also grab a latte while you're here too.
156 locals recommend
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdThey are known for their breads, which are made
with whole, organic ingredients. You can also grab a latte while you're here too.
This location is in the West Asheville
neighborhood and is a pretty popular place (for
good reason) so do expect a wait on the
weekends. They serve cat-head biscuits (which
basically just means they are enormous) and have
a house-made jam and butter bar!
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdThis location is in the West Asheville
neighborhood and is a pretty popular place (for
good reason) so do expect a wait on the
weekends. They serve cat-head biscuits (which
basically just means they are enormous) and have
a house-made jam and butter bar!
The best $5 biscuit breakfast sandwich I’ve ever
had. Note - they stop serving them at 11:00am…
112 locals recommend
City Bakery
88 Charlotte StThe best $5 biscuit breakfast sandwich I’ve ever
had. Note - they stop serving them at 11:00am…
Spanish tapas heaven. They use local ingredients,
and there is not a single thing on the menu that
isn’t outstanding.
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveSpanish tapas heaven. They use local ingredients,
and there is not a single thing on the menu that
isn’t outstanding.
Easily our most frequented restaurant. If you like Indian food, this a must. They have traditional dishes as well as some street food items. Downstairs is their epic bar that reminds
me of Panna II in New York.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveEasily our most frequented restaurant. If you like Indian food, this a must. They have traditional dishes as well as some street food items. Downstairs is their epic bar that reminds
me of Panna II in New York.
They make their pizzas with polenta crust (GF) or
sprouted organic wheat crust, seasonal
ingredients AND local beer. It’s a win win
situation all the way around.
101 locals recommend
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman AveThey make their pizzas with polenta crust (GF) or
sprouted organic wheat crust, seasonal
ingredients AND local beer. It’s a win win
situation all the way around.
Moody lighting, incredible cocktails and best oysters in Asheville! Really, the whole menu is perfect.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayMoody lighting, incredible cocktails and best oysters in Asheville! Really, the whole menu is perfect.
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveA newest favorite coffee shop!! Amazing breakfast biscuit sandwiches and macadamia nut milk.
26 locals recommend
Farewell Coffee & Wine
11 Southside AveA newest favorite coffee shop!! Amazing breakfast biscuit sandwiches and macadamia nut milk.
Mountain Madre
13 W Walnut StForestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak DrDrinks & Nightlife
Very relaxed, fun spot to hang out, try some craft
beers & play corn hole. Check their website to
find out what food truck will be serving and when
they are having live music.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayVery relaxed, fun spot to hang out, try some craft
beers & play corn hole. Check their website to
find out what food truck will be serving and when
they are having live music.
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveSoo tasty!
They have a large selection of natural wines available for purchase - and they just opened! Very excited they are here. :)
7 locals recommend
Crocodile Wine
27 Biltmore AveThey have a large selection of natural wines available for purchase - and they just opened! Very excited they are here. :)
It’s called a Chocolate Lounge...need I say more? :)
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareIt’s called a Chocolate Lounge...need I say more? :)
Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdArts & Culture
For those of you who are music folks, or just like
cool things, the Moog factory is in Asheville and
it's pretty amazing. They have free tours at 10:30
am and 3:30 pm Fridays – just give them a call to
book. 828.239.0123
23 locals recommend
Moog Music Inc
160 Broadway StFor those of you who are music folks, or just like
cool things, the Moog factory is in Asheville and
it's pretty amazing. They have free tours at 10:30
am and 3:30 pm Fridays – just give them a call to
book. 828.239.0123
This is a really fun area to wander around. There
are open studios and galleries on almost every
street to explore.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThis is a really fun area to wander around. There
are open studios and galleries on almost every
street to explore.
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyAsheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareThis is a vinyl pressing plant that just opened in an old newspaper building. There’s a cafe and you can watch them making records in their windowed factory!
23 locals recommend
Citizen Vinyl
14 O'Henry AveThis is a vinyl pressing plant that just opened in an old newspaper building. There’s a cafe and you can watch them making records in their windowed factory!
Sightseeing
Tour the historic Biltmore Estate. It was built
between 1889-1895 and is the largest privately
owned house in the United States, 178,926 square
feet. Driving through some of their 8,000 acres of grounds alone is worth the trip.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StTour the historic Biltmore Estate. It was built
between 1889-1895 and is the largest privately
owned house in the United States, 178,926 square
feet. Driving through some of their 8,000 acres of grounds alone is worth the trip.
They own 185 acres out in Hendersonville and it
is pretty incredible to check out! They always
have live music scheduled, food trucks down by
the river, gardens, bocce courts, corn hole, tours
and incredible food to go along with tastings.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThey own 185 acres out in Hendersonville and it
is pretty incredible to check out! They always
have live music scheduled, food trucks down by
the river, gardens, bocce courts, corn hole, tours
and incredible food to go along with tastings.
Parks & Nature
We are right off of the Parkway. You can get to the
Haw Creek overlook in 11 minutes for a beautiful
sunset, or you can drive as long as your heart
desires. There are pull offs with hiking trails and
overlooks all along it.
40 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayWe are right off of the Parkway. You can get to the
Haw Creek overlook in 11 minutes for a beautiful
sunset, or you can drive as long as your heart
desires. There are pull offs with hiking trails and
overlooks all along it.
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrRattlesnake Lodge
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveEntertainment & Activities
I love an old independent movie theater. And sometimes on a rainy day, there's nothing better.
113 locals recommend
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveI love an old independent movie theater. And sometimes on a rainy day, there's nothing better.
Sauna House
230 Short Coxe AveSauna and cold plunge - such a relaxing experience. And a great deal!