Valerie's Guidebook
Food scene
A 6 minute walk from the room - this locally owned spot offers a great cup of coffee and a few tasty danishes.
39 locals recommend
Izzy's Coffee House
976 Haywood RdA 6 minute walk from the room - this locally owned spot offers a great cup of coffee and a few tasty danishes.
Great coffee, smoothies, cookies, danishes, cakes and more. A 10 minute walk from the room and a great breakfast option without much waiting.
83 locals recommend
Odd's Cafe
800 Haywood RdGreat coffee, smoothies, cookies, danishes, cakes and more. A 10 minute walk from the room and a great breakfast option without much waiting.
At just under a mile from the house, this spot is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There's usually a line in the morning, but they often have live music outside to entertain while you wait. Great southern comfort food.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdAt just under a mile from the house, this spot is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There's usually a line in the morning, but they often have live music outside to entertain while you wait. Great southern comfort food.
Walk half a mile to a popular spot for breakfast or lunch. They're famous for their biscuits and gravy. There's usually a line for breakfast, but it moves quickly and is so worth it.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdWalk half a mile to a popular spot for breakfast or lunch. They're famous for their biscuits and gravy. There's usually a line for breakfast, but it moves quickly and is so worth it.
Have dietary restrictions? Love delicious healthy food? This place is AMAZING and walking distance from your room (0.7 miles)
Hours vary - so check before you go.
78 locals recommend
BimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdHave dietary restrictions? Love delicious healthy food? This place is AMAZING and walking distance from your room (0.7 miles)
Hours vary - so check before you go.
Sweet little market on Haywood Road. Juice bar, sandwiches, produce and lots of local food goodies. 10 minute walk from the room
96 locals recommend
West Village Market
771 Haywood RdSweet little market on Haywood Road. Juice bar, sandwiches, produce and lots of local food goodies. 10 minute walk from the room
Fantastic ice cream with lots of dairy free options and unique flavors. Locally owned and operated, they source lots of ingredients from local farms.
93 locals recommend
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdFantastic ice cream with lots of dairy free options and unique flavors. Locally owned and operated, they source lots of ingredients from local farms.
Want a burger, fries and a local beer? This place has great outdoor seating and is an 8 minute walk from the room.
137 locals recommend
Universal Joint
784 Haywood RdWant a burger, fries and a local beer? This place has great outdoor seating and is an 8 minute walk from the room.
Fresh, delicious and healthy - this place has tons of great vegan options for lunch or dinner. Sister restaurant to the Gypsy Queen (authentic, amazing Lebanese food)
0.8 miles from the room.
31 locals recommend
Simple Cafe & Juice Bar
643 Haywood RdFresh, delicious and healthy - this place has tons of great vegan options for lunch or dinner. Sister restaurant to the Gypsy Queen (authentic, amazing Lebanese food)
0.8 miles from the room.
This is a real tea house and a special spot. Right on Haywood Road, next to the Hop.
0.7 miles from the room
96 locals recommend
Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdThis is a real tea house and a special spot. Right on Haywood Road, next to the Hop.
0.7 miles from the room
Fantastic Caribbean fare. Vegetarian friendly and a local favorite.
10 minute walk (0.6 miles from the room)
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveFantastic Caribbean fare. Vegetarian friendly and a local favorite.
10 minute walk (0.6 miles from the room)
Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas
630 Haywood RdGreat ramen bowls! About 1 mile from the room.
Located downtown, this is fantastic fine dining Italian cuisine. They source seasonal ingredients from local farms. Great atmosphere. Take an Uber to get there in about 5 minutes.
85 locals recommend
Cucina24
24 Wall StLocated downtown, this is fantastic fine dining Italian cuisine. They source seasonal ingredients from local farms. Great atmosphere. Take an Uber to get there in about 5 minutes.
You'll need a reservation way in advance for this place. Located downtown, this restaurant is owned and operated by Chef Katie Button. Authentic Spanish cuisine. Definitely check it out (if you can get a reso).
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveYou'll need a reservation way in advance for this place. Located downtown, this restaurant is owned and operated by Chef Katie Button. Authentic Spanish cuisine. Definitely check it out (if you can get a reso).
Located downtown, this place is a "must visit". Locally owned and operated and something for everyone. I highly recommend the liquid truffle!
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareLocated downtown, this place is a "must visit". Locally owned and operated and something for everyone. I highly recommend the liquid truffle!
If you like BBQ - this is the real deal. Located in the River Arts District, this is a local favorite. Take home a bottle of blueberry chipotle sauce!
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StIf you like BBQ - this is the real deal. Located in the River Arts District, this is a local favorite. Take home a bottle of blueberry chipotle sauce!
Located downtown, this place has fantastic India street food. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveLocated downtown, this place has fantastic India street food. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Downtown, upscale restaurant serving continental cuisine. A great outdoor patio, located in the center of town. With street musicians usually playing on the corner, it makes for fantastic 'people watching'.
116 locals recommend
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareDowntown, upscale restaurant serving continental cuisine. A great outdoor patio, located in the center of town. With street musicians usually playing on the corner, it makes for fantastic 'people watching'.
One of the best rooftop restaurants in Asheville. This place has great food, great cocktails, and a fabulous view. This is a popular spot with a lively nighttime vibe.
98 locals recommend
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveOne of the best rooftop restaurants in Asheville. This place has great food, great cocktails, and a fabulous view. This is a popular spot with a lively nighttime vibe.
Amazing craft cocktails located downtown in a cozy spot on the South Slope. With the 1900s style decor and low key rooftop bar, this is a great spot to escape the bustle of downtown while remaining just on the outskirts of it.
77 locals recommend
Antidote
151 Coxe AveAmazing craft cocktails located downtown in a cozy spot on the South Slope. With the 1900s style decor and low key rooftop bar, this is a great spot to escape the bustle of downtown while remaining just on the outskirts of it.
Sightseeing
Lots of cafés, shops, restaurants and bars all within walking distance from the house.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
Lots of cafés, shops, restaurants and bars all within walking distance from the house.
One of the area's main attractions. Spend the day at the estate touring the house and gardens. Then visit the winery and the Deer Park Restaurant for the complete the experience.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StOne of the area's main attractions. Spend the day at the estate touring the house and gardens. Then visit the winery and the Deer Park Restaurant for the complete the experience.
Visit the galleries of tons of local artists! There are several restaurants, wine bars and breweries in the neighborhood, so you can really make a day of it.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlVisit the galleries of tons of local artists! There are several restaurants, wine bars and breweries in the neighborhood, so you can really make a day of it.
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to a short hike with a big view.
143 locals recommend
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyTake a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to a short hike with a big view.
Beautiful gardens adjacent to many miles of hiking and biking trails. A 20 minute drive from the house.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful gardens adjacent to many miles of hiking and biking trails. A 20 minute drive from the house.
Retail shopping, wine bar and great restaurants all located in this historic downtown building. Definitely check it out if you are doing the downtown circuit.
203 locals recommend
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveRetail shopping, wine bar and great restaurants all located in this historic downtown building. Definitely check it out if you are doing the downtown circuit.
Traveler advice
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