Are you wondering where you should eat and drink in Asheville? Find the best Asheville food spots. We’ll talk cafes, restaurants, and food trucks. Discover Asheville breweries, wineries, pubs, coffee shops, and bars, too.
Everyone knows Asheville, North Carolina is Foodtopia. It’s true!
Asheville is a foodie’s dream. Not only can you find every type of cuisine here, but we also have a stellar craft beer scene, eclectic wineries, and hipster distilleries.
As Asheville locals, uncover our secret and not-so-secret spots for the best Asheville food and drinks. We’ll tell you where to eat in Asheville and where to get refreshing cocktails, hops, grape juice, takeout, and DONUTS.
Plus, find vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free restaurants, and all of our favorite spots as AVL locals. Let’s get started.
Don’t miss these Unforgettable Asheville Restaurants.
Local Asheville Food Scene: Restaurants
What are some of our favorite Asheville foodie spots and restaurants as locals? Where should you eat? How do you choose? We got you!
Unforgettable Asheville Restaurants
Explore some of the best restaurants in Asheville. Find hole-in-the-wall diners, restaurants with stellar views, and popular downtown restaurants.
Takeout And Delivery In Asheville
Chill night in? Why not order takeout or delivery? Here's what we suggest for fantastic sushi, pizza, Thai, sandwiches, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more!
Vegetarian And Vegan Guide To AVL
Are you vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to try something new? Don't miss the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Asheville.
Famous BBQ Joints Around Asheville
Who has the best BBQ in Asheville? Where can you order gluten-free ribs & sauces? And, where did the Obamas eat? Find out here.
Delicious Sushi Restaurants
If you love sushi as much as we do, uncover where to order build-your-own poke bowls, Asian tapas, sushi burritos, and so much more.
Stellar Thai Food Restaurants
Looking for Thai food in Asheville? Devour delicious Thai soups, salads, noodles, and curries here. These Thai restaurants are fab for takeout, too.
Spicy Indian Food Restaurants
Where can you find spicy and savory Indian food in Asheville? Don't miss these scrumptious Indian restaurants.
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Asheville Food Specialities
Where can you get donuts? Coffee? Italian cookies? The best apple cider? Keep reading.
Vibrant Coffee Shops In Asheville
Where can you find the best coffee in Asheville? We are sharing both tourist and local Asheville coffee spots.
Best Donut Shops Around Asheville
We just love a warm and gooey donut! Don’t miss our top spots for coffee, pastries, and donuts in Asheville, NC.
Famous Apple Orchards In Hendersonville
When the apple orchards open each fall, find the best spots for cider donuts, apple cider slushies, and crunchy apples.
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Where To Drink In And Around Asheville
It’s no secret that part of the Asheville food appeal is in liquid form. Cough; cough: Beer. But, did you know that Asheville also has stellar bars, distilleries, and wineries?
Famous Asheville Breweries You Can't Miss
Asheville is famous for three things: beer, beer, and BEER. OK, and maybe waterfalls, hikes, and hippies. As Asheville locals, we’ll share all that we know about the Asheville beer scene, including the best breweries in and around downtown Asheville.
Hipster Wineries Around Asheville
Are you looking for wine in the land of foamy beer? Don’t miss some of our favorite Asheville wineries, including Biltmore and pleb urban winery. We’ll share a few wine bars, too, along with some of the top wineries near Asheville, such as the Flat Rock and Hendersonville vineyards.
Boost Your Spirit With These Distilleries
Looking to boost your spirits? Don’t miss these Asheville distilleries for whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, liqueurs, and moonshine. Many of the distilleries in Asheville also serve cocktails or run their own cocktail bars.
Gorgeous Hendersonville Wineries
For the wine lover in your group, don't miss the Hendersonville wineries. Encounter gorgeous views and delicious local wine.
Refreshing Breweries In Brevard For After That Hike
Where should you stop for beer and food after hiking and waterfall chasing in the Pisgah National Forest around Brevard, NC? Try these delicious breweries near Brevard on your way back to Asheville.
Mills River Breweries (Including A Cidery)
If you love hiking around the Pisgah National Forest, just like the Brevard Breweries, you won't want to miss these breweries in Mills River, NC. Think Bold Rock Cidery, Sierra Nevada, and two local brewery taprooms.
Must-Visit Breweries In Black Mountain (Plus A Distillery & Cidery)
Located less than 30 minutes away from Asheville, don't miss beautiful Black Mountain. Find multiple breweries along with a cidery and meadery. They also boast of a distillery serving up the best craft cocktails.
