Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveBudget friendly and close by. The food is made local by locals.
I love the avocado toast and the fresh coffee. It's walking distance from the house.
112 locals recommend
City Bakery
88 Charlotte StI love the avocado toast and the fresh coffee. It's walking distance from the house.
It's nice to sit out front of the restaurant for a drink and a bite to eat. It can get busy on the weekends though!
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveIt's nice to sit out front of the restaurant for a drink and a bite to eat. It can get busy on the weekends though!
Local food and local staff. Outdoor seating that is very dog friendly.
120 locals recommend
All Day Darling
102 Montford AveLocal food and local staff. Outdoor seating that is very dog friendly.
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StTacos within walking distance.
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareIf you haven't had a Biscuit Head gravy flight, you haven't truly lived. You can always go here after a hike to justify all that deliciousness!
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdIf you haven't had a Biscuit Head gravy flight, you haven't truly lived. You can always go here after a hike to justify all that deliciousness!
It gets packed for a reason! It's usually busy with a wait; but they have a coffee stand to help yourself outside while you wait.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdIt gets packed for a reason! It's usually busy with a wait; but they have a coffee stand to help yourself outside while you wait.
Tupelo Honey
12 College StPeople line up for brunch here.
Tacos with all sorts of unique combos. We've gone here for a quick bite after Orange Peel concerts or at the River Arts location after day in the arts district.
65 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore AveTacos with all sorts of unique combos. We've gone here for a quick bite after Orange Peel concerts or at the River Arts location after day in the arts district.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveA real Spanish Tapas experience! It's popular for a reason.
Wonderful little family style Italian restaurant. Little Italy in Asheville.
91 locals recommend
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveWonderful little family style Italian restaurant. Little Italy in Asheville.
9Round North Asheville
61 North Merrimon AvenueLiberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StGreat coffee and outdoor patio! Local fav.
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StRhubarb
7 N Pack SquareMellow Mushroom
50 Broadway StMela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveBouchon
62 N Lexington AveLittle Bee Thai
45 S French Broad AveEntertainment & Activities
My fiancee's favorite place in town! This place is a movie theater, brewery, and pizza place all in one. The movies are $3.00 a person and the popcorn is $1.25. Budget friendly and a good time.
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveMy fiancee's favorite place in town! This place is a movie theater, brewery, and pizza place all in one. The movies are $3.00 a person and the popcorn is $1.25. Budget friendly and a good time.
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveBlue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayExplore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau
27 College PlWest Asheville
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveAsheville Detours
85 W Walnut StBiltmore Village
Drinks & Nightlife
There are some great bands that come through here. Check them out at: http://theorangepeel.net/
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave There are some great bands that come through here. Check them out at: http://theorangepeel.net/
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdThey've become popular for their sour beers but have a great outdoor area as well.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveThey've become popular for their sour beers but have a great outdoor area as well.
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveBhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington AveNice outdoor patio and a laid back Sunday brunch.
It's brewery complex with a lot of space and events throughout the year.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyIt's brewery complex with a lot of space and events throughout the year.
Because you can't go wrong with outdoor seating, free peanuts, food trucks, and beer/cider.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayBecause you can't go wrong with outdoor seating, free peanuts, food trucks, and beer/cider.
If you like cider this is a good spot to try. A little outside of town, but there's free popcorn and board games.
41 locals recommend
Noble Taproom & Cidery
356 New Leicester HwyIf you like cider this is a good spot to try. A little outside of town, but there's free popcorn and board games.
Right on the river with outdoor seating, events, and food trucks. Book your tours early.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StRight on the river with outdoor seating, events, and food trucks. Book your tours early.
Small brewery with a great vibe. The art and memorabilia on the wall will keep you occupied for awhile!
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveSmall brewery with a great vibe. The art and memorabilia on the wall will keep you occupied for awhile!
Shopping
Downtown
The downtown has something for everyone!
Good coffee and local staff. It's a private bookstore that has a great vibe.
133 locals recommend
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StGood coffee and local staff. It's a private bookstore that has a great vibe.
The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StChocolate!!!! What else can I say?
Essentials
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveHarris Teeter
136 Chestnut StFrench Broad Food Co-Op
90 Biltmore AveHopey & Company
45 S French Broad AveIngles Market
29 Tunnel RdIngles Market
29 Tunnel RdWhole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveArts & Culture
Outdoor theater available during spring and summer. It's free. Take a bottle of wine and a couple chairs for some theater in the park. Tip: Go early, because it gets busy!
36 locals recommend
The Montford Park Players
92 Gay StOutdoor theater available during spring and summer. It's free. Take a bottle of wine and a couple chairs for some theater in the park. Tip: Go early, because it gets busy!
Wedge Studios
129 Roberts St