Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Copper Crown
1011 Tunnel RdFilo Pastries & Post 70 Indulgence Bar
1155 Tunnel RdMama's and Beer
1235 Tunnel RdSalt & Smoke
40 Collier AvenuePlant
165 Merrimon AveBest vegan food in town!
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore Ave100% Gluten free restaurant!
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrYummy and inexpensive tacos, plus outdoor seating
My new favorite- everything is so fresh and delicious, and it's reasonable priced.
78 locals recommend
BimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdMy new favorite- everything is so fresh and delicious, and it's reasonable priced.
Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveReally amazing Middle Eastern cuisine
Best barbecue in town, and located in a fun renovated warehouse in the River Arts District.
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StBest barbecue in town, and located in a fun renovated warehouse in the River Arts District.
Flora is a beautiful flower shop with a coffee shop located inside- delicious coffee and pastries!
29 locals recommend
Flora
428 B Haywood RdFlora is a beautiful flower shop with a coffee shop located inside- delicious coffee and pastries!
There are several High Five Coffee locations around town, but the Riverside location is tucked away along the French Broad River, complete with hammocks to lie in by the water.
186 locals recommend
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StThere are several High Five Coffee locations around town, but the Riverside location is tucked away along the French Broad River, complete with hammocks to lie in by the water.
PennyCup Coffee Haw Creek
6 Beverly RdGood coffee shop, near the house.
Vivian
348 Depot StLimones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
Chestnut
48 Biltmore Ave9Round North Asheville
61 North Merrimon AvenueRosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveVegan
Jargon
715 Haywood RdAsheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveBuxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveGreen Sage Cafe Westgate
70 Westgate PkwyIzzy's Coffee Den
74 N Lexington AveButton & Co. Bagels
32 S Lexington AveBagel shop using only high-quality local ingredients.
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquarePhenomenal food, great wine list.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveWorld- famous chef Katie Buttons restaurant- amazing food!
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StA local icon, delicious food.
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdDobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveNourish & Flourish
26 Sweeten Creek RoadJuice bar and tea shop
Sunset Terrace
290 Macon AveAmazing views from the restaurant located in the Grove Park Inn.
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveGreat food and incredible view.
Gan Shan Station
143 Charlotte StFrench Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareVortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveHole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdLocal pub not far from the house- great beer, pub food, and deck in warmer weather. Good spot for watching sports.
45 locals recommend
Creekside Taphouse
8 Beverly RdLocal pub not far from the house- great beer, pub food, and deck in warmer weather. Good spot for watching sports.
Manicomio Pizza & Food
27 Biltmore AveBest traditional pizza in Asheville
Pizza made with very high-quality, local ingredients. Gluten free crust option.
101 locals recommend
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman AvePizza made with very high-quality, local ingredients. Gluten free crust option.
Not far from the house- great italian food and pizza with gluten free options.
19 locals recommend
Pomodoros Greek & Italian Café
1070 Tunnel RdNot far from the house- great italian food and pizza with gluten free options.
Great spot for a rainy day- a cafe with over 500 board games.
27 locals recommend
Well Played Board Game Café
162 Coxe AveGreat spot for a rainy day- a cafe with over 500 board games.
Blue Dream Curry House
81 Patton AveEssentials
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdWhole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveFrench Broad Food Co-Op
90 Biltmore AveTrader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveEntertainment & Activities
Biltmore
1 Lodge StRAD Skatepark
37 Foundy StNantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Kayak rentals, outdoor gear, etc.
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrTubing on the French Broad
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdZipline and outdoor activities
Arts & Culture
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareHorse + Hero
14 Patton AveGreat place to see local art!
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveGreat live music venue
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveLive music venue
Gallery and gift shop featuring traditional Appalachian artisans.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyGallery and gift shop featuring traditional Appalachian artisans.
Parks & Nature
Pisgah Forest
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadBent Creek Experimental Forest
Excellent mountain biking!!
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayCraggy Gardens
Easy hike with beautiful views
Graveyard Fields
Drinks & Nightlife
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrBar and music venue on the French Broad River
Bar with board games, outdoor games, and grills for grilling your own food. Right on the French Broad River, excellent for a lazy afternoon. Family and dog friendly.
64 locals recommend
Bywater
796 Riverside DrBar with board games, outdoor games, and grills for grilling your own food. Right on the French Broad River, excellent for a lazy afternoon. Family and dog friendly.
Lazy Diamond
4 Woodfin StDive bar!
Burger Bar
1 Craven StOldest dive bar in Asheville (and they don't serve burgers!)
Nightbell
32 S Lexington AveSpeakeasy-style cocktail bar
District Wine Bar
37 Paynes WayHi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueHighland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThe Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StGreat cocktails and view
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StGinger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrHand-crafted small batch ginger brew- delicious!
Sightseeing
Great place to get information on the parkway, and also has a nice hiking trail adjacent to the parking lot.
226 locals recommend
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdGreat place to get information on the parkway, and also has a nice hiking trail adjacent to the parking lot.