Guidebook for Black Mountain, NC
Sightseeing
Biltmore Estate is the best-known tourist attraction in western NC. America's largest private home includes dining, outdoor activities and more to entertain you for a day, a weekend or more.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StBiltmore Estate is the best-known tourist attraction in western NC. America's largest private home includes dining, outdoor activities and more to entertain you for a day, a weekend or more.
Food scene
Our favorite local bakery, within walking distance of The Burrow. (Follow route in house manual.)
26 locals recommend
Four Sisters Bakery
136 N Dougherty StOur favorite local bakery, within walking distance of The Burrow. (Follow route in house manual.)
Open Oven Cafe
102 Church StGreat brunch, friendly service
Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveGreat breakfast/brunch. Expect long lines (it's that good!)
Can't miss "cathead" biscuits plus yummy homemade jams and more.
88 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State StCan't miss "cathead" biscuits plus yummy homemade jams and more.
Historic setting, fabulous food, expert staff
19 locals recommend
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails - Black Mountain
308 W State StHistoric setting, fabulous food, expert staff
Que Sera
101 Black Mountain AveFine dining but still casual, friendly setting.
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway AveGreat pizza and pasta!
My Father's Pizza & Pasta
110 Cherry StBlack Mtn favorite - friendly staff, tasty pizza!
Veranda Cafe & Gift
119 Cherry StYummy homemade soups and sandwiches. Only open for lunch
French AND Argentinian food - authentic cuisine in a cozy, unexpected setting.
34 locals recommend
La Guinguette
105 Richardson BlvdFrench AND Argentinian food - authentic cuisine in a cozy, unexpected setting.
Berliner Kindl German Restaurant
121 Broadway AveA Black Mtn tradition - authentic German cuisine
Long-standing local favorite; varied menu with something for everyone
55 locals recommend
Black Mountain Bistro
203 E State StLong-standing local favorite; varied menu with something for everyone
Ole's Guacamoles
401 E State StThe best Mexican food around - and it's just down the street!
Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StCasual eatery in the heart of downtown
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State StClassic local coffehouse
Simply the best coffee around, roasted right here in BMT!
70 locals recommend
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70Simply the best coffee around, roasted right here in BMT!
Cousins Cuban Cafe
108 Broadway AvenueAuthentic Cuban cuisine (and great brunch mimosas!)
Definitely something different, and the hottest ticket in town (reservations required)
25 locals recommend
The Bush Farmhouse
151 South Ridgeway AvenueDefinitely something different, and the hottest ticket in town (reservations required)
Our top choice for breweries, just a few miles east of Black Mtn via I-40
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdOur top choice for breweries, just a few miles east of Black Mtn via I-40
Besides the brewery, check out their cider and meadery. Just west of town on US-70
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Besides the brewery, check out their cider and meadery. Just west of town on US-70
Can't miss their huge mural of native daughter Roberta Flack! Right downtown and a local favorite
56 locals recommend
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9Can't miss their huge mural of native daughter Roberta Flack! Right downtown and a local favorite
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveAnother local favorite brewery
Sake Sushi
6 E Market StFabulous sushi and other tasty dining options.
Thai Basil
227 W State StGreat Thai food in a convenient location right downtown
Great take-and-bake meals to heat up in the kitchen
10 locals recommend
The Red Radish & Little Sprout Carryout
404 E State StGreat take-and-bake meals to heat up in the kitchen
Tucked away, family-operated, British pub feel but with a local/southern twist!
9 locals recommend
Black Bear Tavern
10 E Market StTucked away, family-operated, British pub feel but with a local/southern twist!
Great intimate (and unexpected) place for beverages and small plates, plus market with upscale meats, cheeses, deli and wines. Highly recommend!
16 locals recommend
The Artisan Gourmet Market & Cafe
2 E Market StGreat intimate (and unexpected) place for beverages and small plates, plus market with upscale meats, cheeses, deli and wines. Highly recommend!
Foothills Grange
Great, simple homegrown food and big casual outdoor dining space
The Pure & Proper
Surprising space, great wines & ambiance with yummy small plates & entrees
Goldfinch Black Mountain
Great for small plates and craft cocktails + great outdoor dining
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Here are a few of our favorite hikes in WNC
https://montreat.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCCTrailMapv4-10-2019.pdf
https://ashevilletrails.com/pisgah-national-forest/catawba-falls-waterfall-hike-asheville/
https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/mt-pisgah-trails.htm
General site: https://www.hikewnc.info/
Don't miss
Find breweries around every corner!
The Asheville Ale Trail site is probably the best overview:
https://ashevillealetrail.com/
In Black Mtn, check out Pisgah Brewing, Lookout Brewing, Black Mtn Brewing, plus Hillman in Old Fort (just east of us).
Don't miss
Cycling trails in abundance!
Here are some quick links:
https://www.romanticasheville.com/point_lookout.htm
https://www.traillink.com/trail/french-broad-river-greenway/
https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/activities/outdoors/biking-hiking/
Customs and culture
Apartment manual on site
Besides the few quick links in this guide, you'll find a handy manual in the apartment with all sorts of tips and ideas for your visit, as well as our favorite local restaurants and more.