Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Within walking distance. Good burgers, fries, and Greek food. Drive through window also
102 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
944 Merrimon AveWithin walking distance. Good burgers, fries, and Greek food. Drive through window also
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveGreat Italian food!
Geraldine's Bakery
840 Merrimon AveDelicious pastries, cakes, donuts!
Relaxing place for a light meal. Has WiFi. Coffee is not the best
12 locals recommend
Edna's of Asheville Coffee House and Cafe
870 Merrimon AveRelaxing place for a light meal. Has WiFi. Coffee is not the best
Fun to take the family, including little ones for pizza and a movie.
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveFun to take the family, including little ones for pizza and a movie.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StOne of our favorite places to have breakfast and lunch!
Great atmosphere, great food. No reservations though and usually a wait.
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College StGreat atmosphere, great food. No reservations though and usually a wait.
Lexington Park Antiques
65 W Walnut StWant to try a selection of beers? Try the beer sampler!
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveFun for lunch and great beer!
We totally enjoy going for lunch on the terrace! Available for brunch and dinner as well. Arts and Crafts era architecture at its best!
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveWe totally enjoy going for lunch on the terrace! Available for brunch and dinner as well. Arts and Crafts era architecture at its best!
Whether you take-out or eat your ribs on their picnic tables, everyone seems to love this Asheville landmark. I also like "Original Moes" on Weaverville Highway for pulled pork and ribs!
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StWhether you take-out or eat your ribs on their picnic tables, everyone seems to love this Asheville landmark. I also like "Original Moes" on Weaverville Highway for pulled pork and ribs!
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveGood food, great entertainment!
We also have one within walking distance just south, on Merrimon. Great Mexican food, and a nice varied menu!
29 locals recommend
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
61 Weaver BlvdWe also have one within walking distance just south, on Merrimon. Great Mexican food, and a nice varied menu!
Gee, we love the coffee, the pastries and the food, plus we love the town of Weaverville!
195 locals recommend
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdGee, we love the coffee, the pastries and the food, plus we love the town of Weaverville!
Great atmosphere and great food. This one is never disappointing for us.
47 locals recommend
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StGreat atmosphere and great food. This one is never disappointing for us.
Over Easy Cafe
32 Broadway StIf you want a cup of coffee and a light breakfast this works well!
Consistently very good chicken & pork BBQ. Friendly staff and reasonable priced. Just down the hill and to the left, very close. Full service bar.
35 locals recommend
Moe's Original BBQ - Woodfin
72 Weaverville RdConsistently very good chicken & pork BBQ. Friendly staff and reasonable priced. Just down the hill and to the left, very close. Full service bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful Burritos. Various Mexican dishes. Very laid back atmosphere. Great for a family outing.
10 locals recommend
Urban Burrito
640 Merrimon AveWonderful Burritos. Various Mexican dishes. Very laid back atmosphere. Great for a family outing.
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveThey make their own! Ever tried Kale ice cream?
Drinks & Nightlife
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveGreat food. Excellent for a special evening out.
This place has atmosphere, good food and of course wonderful drinks!
70 locals recommend
Pack's Tavern
20 S Spruce StThis place has atmosphere, good food and of course wonderful drinks!
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayFun spot to sample local brew in the River Arts District!
Essentials
This is the best place to pick up quickly prepared entrees, fresh fruit, vegetables, and lovely flowers!
248 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveThis is the best place to pick up quickly prepared entrees, fresh fruit, vegetables, and lovely flowers!
Want a good take-out meal? This place has some excellent choices. Prime rib night and lobster night are extra special!
159 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
136 Chestnut StWant a good take-out meal? This place has some excellent choices. Prime rib night and lobster night are extra special!
Arts & Culture
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AvePopular night spot to listen to good music.
Shopping
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlOne of many unique places to browse and purchase local art!
This old Woolworth store was converted into an artist "walk" where small local artists can sell their items. The lunch counter is still operable.
103 locals recommend
Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood StThis old Woolworth store was converted into an artist "walk" where small local artists can sell their items. The lunch counter is still operable.
Do you like to check out resale clothing shops? They are big here in Asheville. This one is worth checking out!
Clothes Encounters
340 Merrimon AveDo you like to check out resale clothing shops? They are big here in Asheville. This one is worth checking out!
If you like classic clothes or need hiking items try this one. There is a parking garage right across the street.
72 locals recommend
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveIf you like classic clothes or need hiking items try this one. There is a parking garage right across the street.
This little shop specializes in taking old furniture and re-purposing it. They also sell a complete line of chalk paint and supplies. They are reasonably priced.
The Pink House
178 Weaverville RdThis little shop specializes in taking old furniture and re-purposing it. They also sell a complete line of chalk paint and supplies. They are reasonably priced.
For those who prefer a more comprehensive selection of organic foods we suggest this grocery. Entrees are great too!
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveFor those who prefer a more comprehensive selection of organic foods we suggest this grocery. Entrees are great too!
Stein Mart
848 Merrimon AveNeed to pick up clothes and don't want to go to fight mall traffic? Stein Mart is close.
Everything Else
Do you like to hunt for antique treasures? This place is large enough to keep you occupied for days!
133 locals recommend
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdDo you like to hunt for antique treasures? This place is large enough to keep you occupied for days!
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayDon't forget this one but also the one at UNC!
We love to start out early and shop for large quantities of vegetables, fruits, and plants here. You can buy plants for your garden at good prices!
85 locals recommend
WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard RdWe love to start out early and shop for large quantities of vegetables, fruits, and plants here. You can buy plants for your garden at good prices!
Not feeling well? This urgent care center is just a few exits up I-26.
6 locals recommend
Mercy Urgent Care Weaverville
61 Weaver BlvdNot feeling well? This urgent care center is just a few exits up I-26.
Are you a member and need maps, tickets, etc.? They also have a large auto care section.
AAA - Asheville
178 Merrimon AveAre you a member and need maps, tickets, etc.? They also have a large auto care section.
Want to check out local real estate? Let me put you in touch with a local agent.
J.D. Jackson Associates, Inc.
190 Merrimon AveWant to check out local real estate? Let me put you in touch with a local agent.