RU staff favorite places for a quick bite in Asheville

Taco Billy has Heidi’s back with their delicious Support Group.

Get the Chicken Philly Cheesesteak. Jazz gives it two thumbs up!

Kimberlyn’s taco place of worship.  Get the Vegan Taco with avocado. you won’t regret it!

Heidi’s go to lunch for a gluten free BBQ carnitas, fish taco or pork belly. dangerous having them on the same block as the spa!

Kelly’s BBQ go to in West Asheville.  the brisket is melt in your mouth delicious! don’t forget a side of mashed sweet potatoes.

Who doesn’t love donuts?  ❤️ our neighbors at Stay Glazed

Kelly’s pick for a refreshing cold treat any time of the year!

Staff Picks ~ Quick Bites

Unique coffee shop inside of a doubledecker bus.

Double D's Coffee & Desserts

Serving market-fresh tacos in a bright, casual space on Beechham's Curve in West Asheville.

Taco Billy

Asheville Sandwich Company

Taco Temple

Wacky, ever-changing combinations of tacos with big, bench-style seating.

White Duck Taco Shop

Tender Butts & Sweet Racks
At 12 Bones Smokehouse, They make everything from scratch. Their meats are smoked long & slow over select hardwoods. Their recipes are both old family favorites & new ones. Locations in the RAD and S. AVL.

The famous baby back ribs are legendary. The "damn good corn pudding" is a local favorite!

12 Bones Smokehouse

Stay Glazed… Donuts is located underground in the historic Jackson Building in downtown Asheville.

Stay Glazed… Donuts

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

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

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Staff Picks ~ Quick Bites

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