Marty's Guidebook
Breakfast/Coffee
Bagels, nitro brew coffee, homemade treats with lots of vegan and non-vegan breakfast options, nice patio
Walkable from our house and super cute place in the River Arts District!
71 locals recommend
Ultra Coffeebar
242 Clingman Ave ExtWalkable from our house and super cute place in the River Arts District!
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StGreat place, comfortable seating and sweet ambience.
Homemade breads & pastries plus coffee & tea in stylish surrounds with distressed decor.
37 locals recommend
The Rhu
10 S Lexington AveHomemade breads & pastries plus coffee & tea in stylish surrounds with distressed decor.
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdA West Asheville institution!
Brunch
Brunch, shrimp and grits, beignets, and everything Louisiana cuisine in downtown Asheville!
Mayfel's
22 College StBrunch of delicious Mexican/California style food with the best breakfast burritos!
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StBrunch of delicious Mexican/California style food with the best breakfast burritos!
Food scene
Indian street food. Just named Americas Most Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. Does not take reservations. Prepare to wait in line!
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food. Just named Americas Most Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. Does not take reservations. Prepare to wait in line!
This is Japanese tapas and is my favorite restaurant. It has a beautiful patio with a giant fireplace that reminds me of a Sonoma eatery!
25 locals recommend
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore AvenueThis is Japanese tapas and is my favorite restaurant. It has a beautiful patio with a giant fireplace that reminds me of a Sonoma eatery!
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveHip tapas in a former 1927 bus depot.
Vegetarian/Vegan
This is an Asheville institution. If you are vegetarian or vegan, this is a must visit. Get a reservation!
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StAdorable patio and a must visit for vegetarian and vegan comfort food! Cozy and casual. Gluten-free options.
114 locals recommend
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveAdorable patio and a must visit for vegetarian and vegan comfort food! Cozy and casual. Gluten-free options.
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StGreat casual order at the counter vegetarian/vegan spot.
Plant
165 Merrimon AveUpscale plant based creative chef!
Dessert
Best local ice cream with a few locations. I like the one downtown on Patton in the food hall. Large vegan selection as well!
The Hop Ice Creamery
167 Haywood RdLunch/Dinner
3 locations. I like the West Asheville location best. Features vegetarian-friendly Caribbean inspired pasta and rice dishes, with an array of locally-made desserts.
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveHaywood Common
507 Haywood RdReally good farm to table food and cocktails.
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrWalking distance from the house. Right on the River!
Art
This is at 36 Foundry Street. This is a River Arts District HUGE arts space!
Marquee
36 Foundy Street