first place we ever ate when we first moved to the area amazing pizza every time 

Favorite quick lunch spot. love sitting on the patio in the spring and summer to eat!

Love that this music venue has such great food! never have to worry about eating before a show. 

Anytime Eats and Drinks

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Buxton Hall Barbecue

Locally brewed beer and sake, offers live music and other events.

Ben's Tune Up

Popular tourist destination that offers burgers, plus shakes, beer & wine.

Farm Burger Asheville

Unique coffee shop inside of a doubledecker bus.

Double D's Coffee & Desserts

Local, organic breakfast fare and sandwiches.

Green Sage Cafe

Gourmet potato chips plus a full lunch menu.

The Gourmet Chip Company

Breakfast, lunch and baked goods with a fast and reliable counter service.

City Bakery

Compact coffee bar with espresso drinks and other snacks & sweets.

High Five Coffee

Asheville's oldest sushi restaurant serving stir-fries & other Japanese fare.

Heiwa Shokudo

Authentic Cuban cuisine served on rooftop eatery at the Cambria Hotel.

Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar

Craft cocktails & burgers, with a patio and vault seating.

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Creative ice cream desserts and other sweets, with vegan & gluten-free options.

Sunshine Sammies

Authentic Dim Sum & Chinese small plates in downtown Asheville.

Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas

Japanese sushi & other dishes served in lively, tight fit space.

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant

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

White Duck Taco Shop

Biscuit Head is a popular breakfast and lunch spot known for its signature cat head biscuits, served with a variety of creative toppings and pairings. What makes Biscuit Head truly unique is its "jam bar," featuring a delightful mix of house-made jams and rotating flavored butters. Many of these beloved flavors can also be found on local retail shelves, so you can bring a taste of Biscuit Head home with you.

Locals and visitors alike rave about Biscuit Head, a must-visit spot in Asheville for breakfast and brunch. Known for its giant, fluffy cat head biscuits, creative toppings, and fun atmosphere, it's no surprise this eatery garners high praise. One reviewer loved the quick-moving line and the innovative menu, while another highlighted the flaky, tender biscuits and generous portions. A visitor called it the best breakfast restaurant they've ever been to, returning the next day for more. With its unique jam bar and friendly staff, Biscuit Head continues to win hearts and taste buds alike.

Biscuit Head

Chocolate shop offering handcrafted chocolates & gelato with vegan and gluten-free options.

Asheville Chocolate

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina mountains we call home. Our recipes are simply crafted and made from scratch with responsibly sourced ingredients that bring the best of every season.

Tupelo Honey

Fresh daily specials, house-made soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, local craft beer & wine.

Loretta's Cafe

Hand tossed pizza using fresh local ingredients, our own craft-brewed beer and selection of homemade gourmet ice cream.

Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub

Coffee, specialty drinks, ​beer, wine, baked goods & snacks. Locations in downtown and West Asheville.

Izzy's Coffee Den

Locations in North and West Asheville featuring Caribbean inspired pasta dishes & rice dishes

Nine Mile

Serving fresh, funky, & wholesome veggie soul foods since 2002! Counter service & DIY dining upstairs. Full service dining & a full bar featuring nutritive cocktails, spirited elixirs, local beers, & Buchi Kombucha straight from the tap downstairs.

Rosetta's Kitchen & the Buchi Bar

The Old Fashioned Soda Fountain built to resemble the original Woolworth Luncheonette!
The Soda Fountain is in its original location and and is open daily serving many of the original menu items: egg creams, club sandwiches, coffee, and ice cream sodas!

The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk

Taco Temple

Old Europe is a long standing coffee shop and bakery offering delicious house-made delights straight from the owner Melinda Vetro herself!  We have been in business in Asheville for 25 years and love serving our community from early morning to late night!

Great spot for sweet treats and traditional espresso style drinks!  Offers a large selection of gluten free desserts and vegan ones as well!

Old Europe Pastries

Asheville's longest running music venue — 25 years and counting! Known for its excellent sound, great beer selection, intimate setting, and attentive audiences, The Grey Eagle’s ambiance has always made for a one-of-a-kind concert experience.

The Grey Eagle is an intimate live music venue known for booking the best up-and-coming, regional, and national talent. Plus, crazy-good food from their in-house taqueria that's open every day 11am-8pm. Extended restaurant hours for ticket holders.

The Grey Eagle Music Hall & Taqueria

Mountain Madre is a family-owned Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar. Not only are we known for using fresh local ingredients in all of our dishes and margaritas, but we are also known for having the largest Agave bar in Western North Carolina-- offering only the finest Tequila and Mezcal. Owners, Danny & Paige Scully, created Mountain Madre with the intention to bring families and friends together. Together with our Mountain Madre team we are committed to providing our guests the best quality food, vibrant atmosphere, and a memorable experience!

"This is my go-to spot for downtown! The food is delicious and locally sourced. They have great vegan options, cocktails are unique and made from scratch. You can't ask for a better out-door patio. Love it!"

Mountain Madre

Bouchon is the quintessential French Bistro, serving French Comfort Food, along with chic, French, and unpretentiously priced wine.

"We've been putting off trying you guys for four years.  We kind of assumed you were overrated.  Gosh, were we dumb." - Sam C.

French comfort food inspired by the local bouchons in Lyon, France

Bouchon French Bistro

Manicomio is an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in NY style pizza by the slice. Their pet friendly patio is a perfect place to enjoy people watching. The friendly staff will bring your food right to your table!

"Wonderful service, wonderful people, and wonderful food! Definitely a new fav!" - Shelby S.
"The best pizza and Italian food you shall ever, ever eat!! The food and the staff are exceptional." Brett C

Anytime Eats and Drinks

Renee@Virtue

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