Asheville Favorites
Food
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveSpecial occasion
💯 GF
Made fresh right after you order, so served warm. Pastry perfection! Voted Best Dessert by Bon Appetit.
231 abantu bendawo batusa
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdMade fresh right after you order, so served warm. Pastry perfection! Voted Best Dessert by Bon Appetit.
Plant
165 Merrimon AveVegan heaven! James Beard accolades.
Excellent local & seasonal food, farm to table, James Beard accolades.
58 abantu bendawo batusa
The Market Place
20 Wall StExcellent local & seasonal food, farm to table, James Beard accolades.
Casual & delicious sandwiches/treats, known for their cute picnic baskets to go. Lil sister of fancier restaurant, Rhubarb.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
The Rhu
10 S Lexington AveCasual & delicious sandwiches/treats, known for their cute picnic baskets to go. Lil sister of fancier restaurant, Rhubarb.
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
BBQ! Stellar burnt ends & brisket, some vegetarian options.
Fun Hawaiian/Southern mashup joint with many crowd pleasers like Reuben egg rolls, burgers, and traditional Hawaiian staples. Huge desserts!
Huli Sue's BBQ and Grill
Fun Hawaiian/Southern mashup joint with many crowd pleasers like Reuben egg rolls, burgers, and traditional Hawaiian staples. Huge desserts!
Adorable little bakery with legit breads, espresso, & pastries. Feels like Paris in Asheville.
156 abantu bendawo batusa
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdAdorable little bakery with legit breads, espresso, & pastries. Feels like Paris in Asheville.
Favorite upscale brunch, love the Dutch Baby pancake, special lattes, and egg dishes.
ELDR Restaurant
Favorite upscale brunch, love the Dutch Baby pancake, special lattes, and egg dishes.
Delicious & casual tacos, vegan/GF options (we especially love the plantain tortillas!). Breakfast all day.
183 abantu bendawo batusa
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdDelicious & casual tacos, vegan/GF options (we especially love the plantain tortillas!). Breakfast all day.
Newer casual place, same owners as Chai Pani - Indian street food. Yummy kebabs, naan, mango lassi, chai.
Botiwalla by Chai Pani
Newer casual place, same owners as Chai Pani - Indian street food. Yummy kebabs, naan, mango lassi, chai.
The S&W
56 Patton AveSmall Food Hall - bao buns, chicken sandos, empanadas, ice cream.
Low key vibe, flavors spot on, special occasion place. Excellent wine list and handmade pastas.
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdLow key vibe, flavors spot on, special occasion place. Excellent wine list and handmade pastas.
mother bakery & cafe | south slope
Great wine list, fresh breads & gorgeous toasts.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveTapas
Very close, yummy butters/jams for your brunch & biscuit needs. Love fried chicken biscuit, coconut collards, Asheville Benedict. Can have long lines on weekends so we order online and pick up.
472 abantu bendawo batusa
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdVery close, yummy butters/jams for your brunch & biscuit needs. Love fried chicken biscuit, coconut collards, Asheville Benedict. Can have long lines on weekends so we order online and pick up.
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareChocolate? 🍫 Yes please!
Old Europe Pastries
18 Broadway StWonderful desserts, open late!
Dependable Southern staples like fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles, banana pudding, pecan pie.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Dependable Southern staples like fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles, banana pudding, pecan pie.
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StBBQ - one of the OGs
Modern Californian & Latin - go for ceviche, seafood, churros
279 abantu bendawo batusa
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StModern Californian & Latin - go for ceviche, seafood, churros
Sunshine Sammies
99 S Lexington AveFreshly made ice cream sandwiches!
Nature/Hiking
Bent Creek trailhead
2-1298 491Many trails at various skill levels.
Free! Beautiful easy nature walk!
194 abantu bendawo batusa
Izindawo zokuhlala zezithole ze-Botanical e-Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardFree! Beautiful easy nature walk!
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayPink Beds Trail Loop
U.S. 276Purdy. They have “Winter Lights” display event during holidays (requires tickets).
582 abantu bendawo batusa
INorth Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayPurdy. They have “Winter Lights” display event during holidays (requires tickets).
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdFast & high zip-lining for thrill seekers!
Health
Luxurious modern space with saunas and cold plunges. You will feel amazing!
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Sauna House
230 Short Coxe AveLuxurious modern space with saunas and cold plunges. You will feel amazing!
2 locations. Amazing teas and vegan/GF snacks. A very “Asheville” place to meditate and zen out.
119 abantu bendawo batusa
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington Ave2 locations. Amazing teas and vegan/GF snacks. A very “Asheville” place to meditate and zen out.
My personal studio! If you like it HOT, this is the place!
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Hot Yoga Asheville
802 Fairview RdMy personal studio! If you like it HOT, this is the place!
Asheville Yoga Center
211 S Liberty StStill Point Wellness
946 Central AveSalt deprivation tanks
Bars
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StThe Golden Pineapple
503 Haywood RdAntidote
151 Coxe AveLittle Jumbo
241 Broadway StBreweries
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveOne of the most beloved craft breweries in town.
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrGluten free hard ciders
The Whale
507 Haywood RdFun place to people watch - book a tour for a behind the scenes look at their process. Spoiler alert - A two story slide for adults is part of it!
450 abantu bendawo batusa
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StFun place to people watch - book a tour for a behind the scenes look at their process. Spoiler alert - A two story slide for adults is part of it!
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayNear the airport
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwySightseeing
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadShopping
Our favorite farmer’s market - Saturday mornings til noon.
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North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsOur favorite farmer’s market - Saturday mornings til noon.
Citizen Vinyl
14 O'Henry AveRecord shop with yummy eats.
Honeypot
86 N Lexington AveVintage clothing
Whist
444 Haywood RdGift & card shop, whimsical finds.
L.O.F.T. of Asheville
53 Broadway StThe Regeneration Station
26 Glendale Avethrift heaven
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdAsheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdProvisions Mercantile
728 Haywood RdGrove Arcade
1 Page AveWest Asheville Tailgate Market
718 Haywood RdEvery Tuesday 3-6
Asheville City Market
52 North Market Street