Our recommendations
Food scene
Expect a long line. Biscuit Head is popular not just because they offer biscuits the size of cat heads but the variety is outstanding. The Fried Green Tomato Biscuit and Mimosa Fried Chicken Biscuit are both gorgeous and delicious!
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdExpect a long line. Biscuit Head is popular not just because they offer biscuits the size of cat heads but the variety is outstanding. The Fried Green Tomato Biscuit and Mimosa Fried Chicken Biscuit are both gorgeous and delicious!
Delicious food, friendly service, lots of farm to table choices. They also offer some yummy vegan options. There's usually a wait but they'll text you they're ready and you can do some window shopping while you wait. Check out their original location downtown Asheville on Wall Street Great spot. Unassuming, you might walk right past the restaurant and not even notice it because it blends right into the scenery. But wow.
223 locals recommend
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StDelicious food, friendly service, lots of farm to table choices. They also offer some yummy vegan options. There's usually a wait but they'll text you they're ready and you can do some window shopping while you wait. Check out their original location downtown Asheville on Wall Street Great spot. Unassuming, you might walk right past the restaurant and not even notice it because it blends right into the scenery. But wow.
The menu has so much to offer from omelet, sandwiches and everything else you can imagine that is yummy and wonderful. Be prepared to wait. But if you can hang in there, the food will absolutely delight!
588 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdThe menu has so much to offer from omelet, sandwiches and everything else you can imagine that is yummy and wonderful. Be prepared to wait. But if you can hang in there, the food will absolutely delight!
An absolute must! Do not miss out on this top-notch culinary experience. The ingredients are locally sourced and the menu changes from season to season. The deviled eggs are unlike any I’ve ever had; the scallop & pork belly entrée is an absolute fave. Reservations are highly recommended.
92 locals recommend
Jargon
715 Haywood RdAn absolute must! Do not miss out on this top-notch culinary experience. The ingredients are locally sourced and the menu changes from season to season. The deviled eggs are unlike any I’ve ever had; the scallop & pork belly entrée is an absolute fave. Reservations are highly recommended.
This is THE spot. It’s a rooftop bar & restaurant located at the Cambria Hotel downtown. It’s laid back, sophisticated, casual and sexy all at the same time. They have authentic Cuban dishes and a tasty selection of Mojitos. We love it!
99 locals recommend
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveThis is THE spot. It’s a rooftop bar & restaurant located at the Cambria Hotel downtown. It’s laid back, sophisticated, casual and sexy all at the same time. They have authentic Cuban dishes and a tasty selection of Mojitos. We love it!
Great location, so pretty. Lots of choices for coffee and bread lovers. Their grilled cheese and avocado melt is delicious!
112 locals recommend
City Bakery
88 Charlotte StGreat location, so pretty. Lots of choices for coffee and bread lovers. Their grilled cheese and avocado melt is delicious!
We love, love, love Nine Mile. They opened a second excellent location in West Asheville, but we tend to go to the location in historic neighborhood of Montford which is where we first discovered this gem. The Caribbean spices are at the core of all their dishes but every entrée is unique in it's own right. The ginger agave beer is a must have.
590 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveWe love, love, love Nine Mile. They opened a second excellent location in West Asheville, but we tend to go to the location in historic neighborhood of Montford which is where we first discovered this gem. The Caribbean spices are at the core of all their dishes but every entrée is unique in it's own right. The ginger agave beer is a must have.
It’s a diner but not a diner. It’s Greek but not Greek. It’s quirky and fun and the menu is a selection of fusion inspired meals. Everything we’ve had is delicious. The Sunday brunch is excellent. Be prepared to wait. If you can hang in there, the food will absolutely delight!
194 locals recommend
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveIt’s a diner but not a diner. It’s Greek but not Greek. It’s quirky and fun and the menu is a selection of fusion inspired meals. Everything we’ve had is delicious. The Sunday brunch is excellent. Be prepared to wait. If you can hang in there, the food will absolutely delight!
Mediterranean-inspired comfort foods with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Great and friendly service. Indoor and outdoor seating. (L, D, A)
127 locals recommend
Twisted Laurel
10A S Main StMediterranean-inspired comfort foods with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Great and friendly service. Indoor and outdoor seating. (L, D, A)
Great location, along main street in Weaverville. The sandwiches are made with freshly baked ciabatta, croissaint, and pretzel bread. Their curry chicken salad and sesame noodles are delicious! (B, L)
78 locals recommend
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Weaverville
26 N Main StGreat location, along main street in Weaverville. The sandwiches are made with freshly baked ciabatta, croissaint, and pretzel bread. Their curry chicken salad and sesame noodles are delicious! (B, L)
Breweries, Music & More
No cover charge and the music is always AMAZING. They usually have a $5-7 wine special. We always have a great time.
177 locals recommend
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StNo cover charge and the music is always AMAZING. They usually have a $5-7 wine special. We always have a great time.
This place is so appealing to all the senses has a speakeasy feel. The turn of the century architecture and interiors are gorgeous and the drinks are delicious. They specialize in Gin but offer a very wide range of liquors and craft beers. See if you can find the secret doorway to the rooftop bar.
77 locals recommend
Antidote
151 Coxe AveThis place is so appealing to all the senses has a speakeasy feel. The turn of the century architecture and interiors are gorgeous and the drinks are delicious. They specialize in Gin but offer a very wide range of liquors and craft beers. See if you can find the secret doorway to the rooftop bar.
Great location alongside the French Broad River. They have an enormous range of craft beers. You can chill on the grassy knolls, inside the brewery where they have live story telling, music and trivia games, or sit out back and watch the tubers float by. They also offer tours.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StGreat location alongside the French Broad River. They have an enormous range of craft beers. You can chill on the grassy knolls, inside the brewery where they have live story telling, music and trivia games, or sit out back and watch the tubers float by. They also offer tours.
An excellent music venue. You really get to see and hear the musicians up close in this intimate and funky venue.
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveAn excellent music venue. You really get to see and hear the musicians up close in this intimate and funky venue.
Fun things to do & see
Gardens is a knobby, rocky, rhododendron-covered forest located on the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville just about 35 minutes away. Tall grasses, tall wildflowers and copious amounts of wild blueberries cover enormous, sunlight-drenched mountain sides. It’s considered moderate but there are trails of varying degrees of distance and difficulty.
32 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens
Gardens is a knobby, rocky, rhododendron-covered forest located on the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville just about 35 minutes away. Tall grasses, tall wildflowers and copious amounts of wild blueberries cover enormous, sunlight-drenched mountain sides. It’s considered moderate but there are trails of varying degrees of distance and difficulty.
Montreat is deservedly the most beloved and popular hike in the vicinity of Black Mountain and Montreat, NC. About a 25-minute drive away and near the grounds of the college. It’s a beautifully designed trail that takes you to a rocky viewpoint overlooking Montreat and its surrounding wilderness. This trail is moderate to difficult.
51 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
Montreat is deservedly the most beloved and popular hike in the vicinity of Black Mountain and Montreat, NC. About a 25-minute drive away and near the grounds of the college. It’s a beautifully designed trail that takes you to a rocky viewpoint overlooking Montreat and its surrounding wilderness. This trail is moderate to difficult.
Make the effort to hike this trail--the falls are well worth the hike. The trail isn't strenuous, and they've put in foot bridges to make it easier. The falls are beautiful.
We also recommend "Namaste in Nature". They offer guided yoga and meditation tours on various trails.
37 locals recommend
Catawba Falls Trailhead
3074 Catawba River RdMake the effort to hike this trail--the falls are well worth the hike. The trail isn't strenuous, and they've put in foot bridges to make it easier. The falls are beautiful.
We also recommend "Namaste in Nature". They offer guided yoga and meditation tours on various trails.
The NC Arboretum is a must if you are in Asheville and need some quiet time among stunningly beautiful gardens and vistas.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThe NC Arboretum is a must if you are in Asheville and need some quiet time among stunningly beautiful gardens and vistas.
The Biltmore Estate needs no introduction from us but one of things we have so much fun with is bicycle riding through the grounds. Go to the Bike Barn and rent for four hours. There’s a really annoying hill you have to bike through to get to the Biltmore Estate but there is a gorgeous weeping willow as you get to a peak that you can sit under to catch your breath. I promise the trip back down the trail is worth it
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Biltmore Estate needs no introduction from us but one of things we have so much fun with is bicycle riding through the grounds. Go to the Bike Barn and rent for four hours. There’s a really annoying hill you have to bike through to get to the Biltmore Estate but there is a gorgeous weeping willow as you get to a peak that you can sit under to catch your breath. I promise the trip back down the trail is worth it