Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Their lunch tacos are AWESOME. The "Big Lovin'" and "Little Sister" are my faves! They have breakfast tacos too. Right around the corner from the house.
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Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdTheir lunch tacos are AWESOME. The "Big Lovin'" and "Little Sister" are my faves! They have breakfast tacos too. Right around the corner from the house.
Bon Appetite awarded Hole donuts The Best New Dessert of 2016. They make them right in front of you so they're always fresh and hot! Get the vanilla glazed and the flavor of the week.
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdBon Appetite awarded Hole donuts The Best New Dessert of 2016. They make them right in front of you so they're always fresh and hot! Get the vanilla glazed and the flavor of the week.
Open Friday nights with specialty ice cream flights! Vegan choices too. :)
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The Hop Ice Creamery
167 Haywood RdOpen Friday nights with specialty ice cream flights! Vegan choices too. :)
Best burger with the best deal on Monday nights. I love their lobster roll! Make a reservation or get there early.
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The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayBest burger with the best deal on Monday nights. I love their lobster roll! Make a reservation or get there early.
Best place to sip a pint and watch the trains go by and grab a bite from a food truck. Kid and dog friendly seating outside, in the River Arts District, alongside artist studios.
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Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayBest place to sip a pint and watch the trains go by and grab a bite from a food truck. Kid and dog friendly seating outside, in the River Arts District, alongside artist studios.
Best breakfast ever. Consistently delicious. Get there early or be prepared to wait (with coffee in hand).
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdBest breakfast ever. Consistently delicious. Get there early or be prepared to wait (with coffee in hand).
Super yummy! Get a paper bag of warm beignets (if they have them) or anything from the pastry case. Oooh: awesome raisin bread toast! Pour over coffees, teas, and breakfast and lunch options. Sweet little spot with a local following.
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OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdSuper yummy! Get a paper bag of warm beignets (if they have them) or anything from the pastry case. Oooh: awesome raisin bread toast! Pour over coffees, teas, and breakfast and lunch options. Sweet little spot with a local following.
Grab your morning bagel and a latte at West Asheville's favorite coffee shop. Local tip: Get your coffee at the counter inside, and then walk to the back left to Tiger Bay Cafe for an awesome Breakfast Bagel or Cream Cheese and Lox.
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BattleCat Coffee Bar
373 Haywood RdGrab your morning bagel and a latte at West Asheville's favorite coffee shop. Local tip: Get your coffee at the counter inside, and then walk to the back left to Tiger Bay Cafe for an awesome Breakfast Bagel or Cream Cheese and Lox.
The Walk is essentially the neighborhood pub. Great beer selection. Chill, easy place to be. I like the quesadillas and Robyn loves their "little" burger made with ethical meat. They do Taco Tuesdays too.
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West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen
401 Haywood RdThe Walk is essentially the neighborhood pub. Great beer selection. Chill, easy place to be. I like the quesadillas and Robyn loves their "little" burger made with ethical meat. They do Taco Tuesdays too.
Robyn and I go to Zia's almost once a week. We love their baja fish tacos and like to order at the bar. Good house margaritas. Chill, easy place, with good service and complimentary chips and salsa.
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Zia Taqueria Asheville
521 Haywood RdRobyn and I go to Zia's almost once a week. We love their baja fish tacos and like to order at the bar. Good house margaritas. Chill, easy place, with good service and complimentary chips and salsa.
This is for you pasta lovers! They even have zucchini pasta if you don't want the real thing. Yummy, inventive, caribbean inspired menu.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveThis is for you pasta lovers! They even have zucchini pasta if you don't want the real thing. Yummy, inventive, caribbean inspired menu.
Build your own pizza, just the way you like it. Awesome beers on tap and a sweet lil' patio.
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Pizza Mind
285 Haywood RdBuild your own pizza, just the way you like it. Awesome beers on tap and a sweet lil' patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
The ginger champagne is the best! They make the best cider I've ever had. Perfect bar for anyone who is GF. They have beer on tap too, though, and some nice small bites. You can bring your dog if you sit outside.
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Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood RdThe ginger champagne is the best! They make the best cider I've ever had. Perfect bar for anyone who is GF. They have beer on tap too, though, and some nice small bites. You can bring your dog if you sit outside.
Best place to catch live music. Awesome vibe and great sound, always!
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The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveBest place to catch live music. Awesome vibe and great sound, always!
My favorite place to catch a show, right here in West Asheville.
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The Mothlight
701 Haywood RdMy favorite place to catch a show, right here in West Asheville.
Hang a left out of the house and keep going until you hit New Belgium. Great place for a riverside beer with a killer deck. They close at 8 pm though, so get there on the early side.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StHang a left out of the house and keep going until you hit New Belgium. Great place for a riverside beer with a killer deck. They close at 8 pm though, so get there on the early side.
Sweet little brewery that just opened up around the corner, near Pizza Mind. Sit outside and enjoy a brew.
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Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdSweet little brewery that just opened up around the corner, near Pizza Mind. Sit outside and enjoy a brew.
Sightseeing
The 250-room French Renaissance chateau is America’s largest home! Incredible gardens to enjoy.
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Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadThe 250-room French Renaissance chateau is America’s largest home! Incredible gardens to enjoy.
Essentials
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdThe closest place to find natural groceries and body care. Wednesdays they have a special meal deal - pick your protein and two sides. So good!
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Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyThe closest place to find natural groceries and body care. Wednesdays they have a special meal deal - pick your protein and two sides. So good!
This small natural foods store is a little more expensive but locally owned and operated. Check out the Farmacy, a juice bar, and get there before 10 am to snag a breakfast burrito in the back corner.
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West Village Market
771 Haywood RdThis small natural foods store is a little more expensive but locally owned and operated. Check out the Farmacy, a juice bar, and get there before 10 am to snag a breakfast burrito in the back corner.
Shopping
Brooklyn transplants bringing cute stationary and gifts to West Asheville. Super cute store!
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Whist
444 Haywood RdBrooklyn transplants bringing cute stationary and gifts to West Asheville. Super cute store!
East West Venue
278 Haywood RdKeep an eye out for weekend pop ups featuring local artists and crafters.
A homesteader's dream shop. Pop in for a piece of local pottery, some seeds, a local plant start, or some cool home goods. Sweet, knowledgable staff.
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Villagers
7 South Main StreetA homesteader's dream shop. Pop in for a piece of local pottery, some seeds, a local plant start, or some cool home goods. Sweet, knowledgable staff.
A sweet little consignment store, lovingly curated by native Asheville sisters, Toni and Stuart. Find something special. Great jeans, boots, and dresses.
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Reciprocity resale boutique
732 Haywood RdA sweet little consignment store, lovingly curated by native Asheville sisters, Toni and Stuart. Find something special. Great jeans, boots, and dresses.
Parks & Nature
Stroll along the French Broad or run or bike on the sidewalks. Throw a disc or bring a blanket and a book and lay in the grass.
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Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdStroll along the French Broad or run or bike on the sidewalks. Throw a disc or bring a blanket and a book and lay in the grass.