West Asheville Favorites

What?  A video store in Asheville?  YES!  Thousands of movies for rent and for sale.  Specializing in horror and the hard-to-find.  We also carry video games/consoles, books, comics, toys and anything else we find interesting.  Buy/sell/trade.

A perfect place to blow your out-of-town friends' minds!  You can browse for hours in there.  A unique Asheville experience.

Orbit DVD

Located in West Asheville, this iconic restaurant has provided comfort food to locals for more than 75 years. Today, new owner, Chef Steven Goff, takes those same comfort food elements and combines them with a fresh, new, in your mouth taste profile.

Tastee Diner

An authentic tearoom in downtown and in West Asheville serving over 100+ teas, gluten free pastries, organic vegetarian food, iced teas, bubble teas, hot chocolate, healing herbal teas! We are a family friendly establishment. Free Wifi

"My friends and I sat in the back area where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor with cushions and a short table. The atmosphere was great, the service was phenomenal and the tea was exceptional. They have such a great variety to choose from"

Dobra Tea

Friendly neighborhood market in the heart of West Asheville specializing in fresh, organic and local groceries. Local beer & wine, eco-friendly home supplies, supplements and body care, too! Grab-and-go deli with soup, burritos and sandwiches every day.

"I'm always shocked at the selection available in such a tiny space!" "All the products are thoughtfully sourced."  "Amazing vegan selection!" "Thanks for delivering my groceries, West Village!"

West Village Market and Deli

The Hop Ice Cream has been an Asheville institution since 1978, with imaginative and locally-influenced flavors. Owners Ashley and Greg Garrison opened their first downtown location at S&W Market. The menu features homemade dairy and vegan ice creams, classic milkshakes, sundaes, desserts, and made-from-scratch waffle cones. The Hop’s flagship flavors (Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, and Chocolate) will be offered alongside a variety of staples and rotates flavors — often featuring local ingredients and collaborations with Asheville businesses.

"The Hop is by far our favorite ice cream place in Buncombe County. We love their homemade ice cream varieties, friendly atmosphere & the support they give to the community..."

~Sharee Perciful

The Hop Ice Cream

Your friendly neighborhood pub featuring good beer and good spirits, in both uses of the word. We believe a pub is only as good as its food, so we take pride in feeding our community with creativity and grit.

"This is the best bar in town. The staff are amazing people, and the food and drinks are just as good."

Westville Pub

The Whale Collective offers a unique craft beer experience. Whether you visit the West Asheville location or The Outpost, you'll find a draft and packaged beer menu unlike any other in Asheville, chill vibes, & good times.

"Needing a good beer? Need to find a hard-to-find beer? Well, you’re looking in the right place. Great list of bottles and drafts from everywhere. Very impressed with the atmosphere as well. Plenty of outdoor seating & indoor options as well." - Justin C.

The Whale Collective

Sky Lanes has been a part of West Asheville since 1963. Recently under new ownership, Sky Lanes has been upgraded and renovated, including a new bar and grill with more local beers on tap. However, it still maintains its retro West Asheville vibe!

Locals love Sky Lanes! Not only is it a fun and affordable place to bowl, it's great for parties for kids and adults alike. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is very laid back.

Sky Lanes Bar, Grill & Bowling

Asheville's One-Stop Hippie Shop. Find a large selection of tapestries, stickers, CBD, buttons & patches, posters, locally made jewelry and handblown glass, incense, T-shirts, festival and hippie-inspired apparel, candles, accessories and a bunch more.

"We came into the Asheville store yesterday and were super impressed by the awesome staff and amazing selection of product you guys carry. Walked out with a Hunter S. Tee, Grateful Dead 3D tapestry, and some bomb incense. I'd say it was a good day."

Instant Karma Asheville

Welcome to Asheville's Favorite Place to Play! Over 5000 Video Games, Pinball, Billards, Skeeball, Foosball, and the best in Retro Music all day from noon til 2am for Only $10! We've got all your favorite Local Craft Beers on tap!!

"Pay $10 and it's all you can play retro arcade games. It's literally the coolest thing on earth. If you're a local who lives in West Asheville, this place is affordable and fun and open until 2am! I just can't say enough positive things..." -Sarah (Yelp)

Asheville Retrocade

We offer excellent bodywork from highly skilled massage therapists. We specialize in therapeutic modalities such as Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Neuromuscular; as well as relaxing Swedish massage, and more! Hot towels & Aromatherapy are included in every session 60 minutes or longer.

"Beautiful environment, fantastic massage, professional staff,  and awesome tea room to boot. Wow, Ebb & Flow has got it going on. This will undoubtedly be Asheville's finest Massage Therapy Center!"

"Ebb and Flow has a very welcoming atmosphere with soothing music, crystals and plants. The citrus water is welcoming after a massage. I didn’t have to wait long and everyone was very nice!"

"Always a relaxing experience . Easy and professional."

"Very professional experience and a nice ambiance. Online system for appointments and payment and reminders makes the interaction at the center faster."

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