Asheville Food Favorites 

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

Nine Mile

Serving ramen, a variety of tapas & craft cocktails.

Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas

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

White Duck Taco Shop

Local, organic breakfast fare and sandwiches.

Green Sage Cafe

Inspired by honeybees, they small-batch brew a sparkling probiotic green tea called Jun using raw honey and unique flavor combinations.

Shanti Elixirs, LLC

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

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

Early Girl Eatery

Downtown Asheville's original vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Fresh, organic, and local! Craft cocktails, draft beers, herbal elixirs, a juice bar, and a beautiful outdoor dining patio on historic Wall Street.

Laughing Seed Café

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

Indian hub known for a lunch buffet & tandoori dishes offered in an airy, modern setting.

Mela Indian Restaurant

VEGAN FARE WITHOUT borders. We create flavor-sophisticated scratch-made food using thoughtfully chosen ingredients from the earth. Jason Sellers, Leslie Armstrong, and Alan Berger opened plant in the summer of 2011.  Since then, plant has achieved a place among peers in the Asheville food scene.  Plant has been voted best vegetarian restaurant in the city, healthiest bite, greenest restaurant, best service, and among the most romantic places to dine.  Plant has garnered attention nationally, making lists from Zagat, Food and Wine, and PETA.

Voted one of the best vegan restaurants in the country!

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Blue Dream Curry House is an international journey of flavor serving curries from around the world and local beers at an affordable price.

“One of my very favorite new places in Asheville! Y'all rock the curry house!!” – Jeri B.

Blue Dream Curry House

Discover Asheville's vibrant food scene, where culinary creativity and local ingredients come together to create unforgettable dining experiences. From award-winning farm-to-table restaurants to popular craft breweries and charming cafes, Asheville offers something for every taste and occasion. Whether you’re searching for a romantic dinner spot, a family-friendly restaurant, or the best local beer and wine, our comprehensive guide will lead you to the perfect destination. Join us in celebrating Asheville's rich culinary culture and uncover hidden gems that only locals cherish. Start your food adventure in Asheville today!

Asheville Food Favorites

Miranda P.

My favorite restaurants in Asheville! Lots of Vegan & Vegetarian Options.

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