Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Great brunch at a reasonable price. Always fantastic food and service!
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Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveGreat brunch at a reasonable price. Always fantastic food and service!
The name says it all. You literally get biscuits the size of your head! Their homemade jams and spreads are epic, and the taste combinations will have you wanting more.
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdThe name says it all. You literally get biscuits the size of your head! Their homemade jams and spreads are epic, and the taste combinations will have you wanting more.
Great pizza and you can walk from our place. An added bonus is that is next door to Hi-Wire brewing. Try the Bed of Nails dark if you're a fan.
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Standard Pizza Co.
631 Haywood RdGreat pizza and you can walk from our place. An added bonus is that is next door to Hi-Wire brewing. Try the Bed of Nails dark if you're a fan.
Their menu (located on a big chalkboard on the wall) is updated regularly. They use a lot of local growers, and are big on field-to-fork. Their fried chicken is some of the best in town.
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HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveTheir menu (located on a big chalkboard on the wall) is updated regularly. They use a lot of local growers, and are big on field-to-fork. Their fried chicken is some of the best in town.
Outstanding pastries, sandwiches, and coffees. This is a great place to take a break from Biltmore Village shopping.
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The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayOutstanding pastries, sandwiches, and coffees. This is a great place to take a break from Biltmore Village shopping.
One of the best burgers in town! Would be a good idea to make a reservation.
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Copper Crown
1011 Tunnel RdOne of the best burgers in town! Would be a good idea to make a reservation.
The place to go for tapas. Eat slowly. Savor each unique dish. You'll want to come back.
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Zambra
85 W Walnut StThe place to go for tapas. Eat slowly. Savor each unique dish. You'll want to come back.
If you want really good sweets, like pastries, this is the place to go. Homemade pies, cakes, muffins, and cookies. A definite on your food bucket list.
True Confections
1 Page AveIf you want really good sweets, like pastries, this is the place to go. Homemade pies, cakes, muffins, and cookies. A definite on your food bucket list.
Saturday brunch on the Biltmore Estates grounds doesn't get much better than Deerpark. Great selection and scrumptious. Beware, it can get pricy, especially on Mothers Day.
Deerpark Restaurant
65 Deer Park RdSaturday brunch on the Biltmore Estates grounds doesn't get much better than Deerpark. Great selection and scrumptious. Beware, it can get pricy, especially on Mothers Day.
The epitome of West Asheville cool. On Haywood Rd, just past lots of great restaurants and shops. Worth the extra effort to get here. Their veggie cream cheese is superb!
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Izzy's Coffee House
976 Haywood RdThe epitome of West Asheville cool. On Haywood Rd, just past lots of great restaurants and shops. Worth the extra effort to get here. Their veggie cream cheese is superb!
Voted the best Chocolatier in the country several times over. This is where we get our guests' welcome box of goodies.
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The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StVoted the best Chocolatier in the country several times over. This is where we get our guests' welcome box of goodies.
Outstanding variety of chocolates and chocolate dishes. Worth the wait to get in.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareOutstanding variety of chocolates and chocolate dishes. Worth the wait to get in.
Great food and vibe here. A must-do when you're in downtown AVL.
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Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StGreat food and vibe here. A must-do when you're in downtown AVL.
Wow, wow, and again we say, wow! We love Ultimate for their incredible variety (like Maple Bacon Vanilla!) and fabulously fresh ingredients. If you like ice cream, ultimate is the place to go when in AVL!
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Ultimate Ice Cream Company
195 Charlotte StWow, wow, and again we say, wow! We love Ultimate for their incredible variety (like Maple Bacon Vanilla!) and fabulously fresh ingredients. If you like ice cream, ultimate is the place to go when in AVL!
The meatballs here are a must-have when dining here.
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Daphne at Twisted Laurel
130 College StThe meatballs here are a must-have when dining here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveGo for the ESB, stay for everything else.
Highland Gaelic Ale - an Asheville staple!
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyHighland Gaelic Ale - an Asheville staple!
This is the granddaddy of them all. Go for the beer, eat some great food, enjoy great views, and even concerts. Worth the extra drive time!
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThis is the granddaddy of them all. Go for the beer, eat some great food, enjoy great views, and even concerts. Worth the extra drive time!
Just a short drive from us. Another AVL popular local brewery.
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Sweeten Creek Brewing
1127 Sweeten Creek RdJust a short drive from us. Another AVL popular local brewery.
Walking distance from us. Great variety. Good stuff.
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French Broad Brewery
101 Fairview RdWalking distance from us. Great variety. Good stuff.
Another local brewery that is within walking distance, and a really short Uber or drive. Gotta check 'em out.
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Catawba Brewing Company, Biltmore Village, Asheville
63 Brook StAnother local brewery that is within walking distance, and a really short Uber or drive. Gotta check 'em out.
Good beers and ciders. Good food. Gotta try the Pretzel Bread Pudding!
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Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdGood beers and ciders. Good food. Gotta try the Pretzel Bread Pudding!
Walk from our place to here and Standard Pizza. Great combination for a night of chilling.
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Hi-Wire Brewing - Big Top
2A Huntsman PlWalk from our place to here and Standard Pizza. Great combination for a night of chilling.
Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington AveGreat beers and an outstanding burger!
Great variety of local, craft beers. If you're here in the Spring/Summer, you gotta gat Uncle Rico's Mexican Lager! Also, they just introduced Smashville, a lighter pale offering. Good food compliments the cool atmosphere.
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveGreat variety of local, craft beers. If you're here in the Spring/Summer, you gotta gat Uncle Rico's Mexican Lager! Also, they just introduced Smashville, a lighter pale offering. Good food compliments the cool atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayLots of great views and places to go hiking.
About a 50 minute drive from us but worth the drive. Plan on spending about half a day there to really enjoy it. Hike the trails to reward yourself with 2 waterfalls.
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayAbout a 50 minute drive from us but worth the drive. Plan on spending about half a day there to really enjoy it. Hike the trails to reward yourself with 2 waterfalls.
Parks & Nature
Lots of trails. Next to the French Broad River for tubing, etc. Don't be surprised to see folks practicing their medieval warrior skills (seriously).
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Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdLots of trails. Next to the French Broad River for tubing, etc. Don't be surprised to see folks practicing their medieval warrior skills (seriously).
Waaaaay up there! This is the tallest point in the Eastern United States. Long drive to get there and long hike to get to the top, but well worth the effort!
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Iparke yaseMount Mitchell
2388 NC-128Waaaaay up there! This is the tallest point in the Eastern United States. Long drive to get there and long hike to get to the top, but well worth the effort!
Arts & Culture
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareA must see if you're into arts!
Shopping
Don't let the name fool you. This ain't your mama's Woolworth. This is a funky eclectic blend of local artists' wares. Plus, the original lunch counter still serves food and phosphates!
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Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood StDon't let the name fool you. This ain't your mama's Woolworth. This is a funky eclectic blend of local artists' wares. Plus, the original lunch counter still serves food and phosphates!
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
125 Bleachery BlvdYou can get pretty much all you need here