The restaurants in Weaverville, such as Stoney Knob Cafe, Glass Onion, Soba Sushi, and Maggie B’s, offer a fantastic alternative to the busier Asheville hotspots. Plus, there’s free parking and nearby parks. Uncover the best places for lunch, sushi, Thai, sandwiches, coffee, and European fine dining, just under 15 minutes from AVL. Tom and I love this area for food and fun.
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All photos are our own of what we’ve ordered (and loved) over the years. Be sure to visit more great Western North Carolina mountain towns for delicious eats, and read about all that you can do in Weaverville, NC, from Asheville locals. 💙 Christine
Parking Tip: For the Downtown Weaverville restaurants, I suggest parking in the free lot at the Main Street Nature Park or along the street in front of businesses. Most establishments outside of the historic downtown area have their own lots.
Weaverville Restaurants Worth The Visit
While the places below are my top picks, a few more not mentioned that are equally loved, especially by our readers, include Centreville Luncheonette, Well-Bred Bakery, Blue Mountain Pizza, and Twisted Laurel. Grab a craft beer and grub at Eluvium Brewing, too.
Glass Onion
Why Go – 💕 Fine Dining Date Night 🥂
Glass Onion is our go-to for casual fine dining and a romantic date night. Although one of the pricier Weaverville restaurants on this list, the fresh food and incredible wine list are worth it. We love that you can dress up… or not. Gotta love NC mountain living. Tom and I always have excellent service, and they came under new management mid-2025, who has kept much of the restaurant the same (which locals love).
🍴 What To Eat 🍝
I most enjoy Glass Onion’s beet and salad appetizers and starters paired with generously portioned seafood and meat entrées. Their global Italian menu features anything from Sunburst trout, seared scallops (I will always order these), salmon, and pasta classics like gnocchi, rigatoni bolognese, and ravioli.
Insider Tip:
✨ Always order off Glass Onion’s specials menu; it’s fresh and absolutely unforgettable. Make advanced reservations, especially for peak dining times. However, we’ve gotten in plenty of times without them. The bar is an option, too.
Maggie B’s
Why Go – 🍾 Sweet Wine Shop With Budget-Friendly, Simple Food 🍷
Here at Uncorked Asheville, you know we love our wine bars and wine shops. Maggie B’s is an absolute hidden gem for lunch in Weaverville. Dine here if you are looking for casual, simple, fast, budget-friendly, and no-frills eats. Then, stock up on wine, meats, and cheeses at their specialty shop. They even host wine tasting events.
🍴 What To Eat 🥪
You cannot go wrong with Maggie B’s salad, soup, and sandwich menu (GF bread for Tom, too) paired with chips, fruit, and potato salad sides. I’ll order anything with smoked salmon, turkey, and a classic egg or chicken salad sandwich. Sit in the wine room with those cool grape lights or outside on one of their patios.
Nearby Don’t Miss…
🍷 Another wine bar, Tom and I also enjoy Quench for lunch near Weaverville, on the edge of North Asheville and Woodfin. This area also houses Salt Face Mule Brewing Co. (I love their Lagers, and they are from the Twisted Laurel folks; think craft beer, a mini-golf course, and pub grub) and Bellagio Bistro (family of Apollo Flame). Next to Maggie B’s, you cannot miss Allgood Coffee – one of my favorite coffee shops around. Order pastries with your brew!
Stoney Knob Cafe
Why Go – 🥗 Mouthwatering Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine In A Quirky Space 🍋
Dine with Elvis watching over you at Stoney Knob Cafe, one of the most unforgettable (and unassuming) restaurants in Weaverville. Do not let its simple diner façade fool you, either: inside, enjoy a feast of colors and fun, including bubble glass lighting, lava lamps, flower lanterns, and creative ceiling frescoes. Think wonderful service and tasty food. They have consistently been voted one of the best restaurants in Weaverville (& the AVL area) for years.
🍴 What To Eat 🐠
Stoney Knob Cafe hosts Sunday brunch, lunch, and “fine dining” dinner, which, like Glass Onion, is still all very casual. Their menu features anything from salads, sandwiches, and gyros to burgers, Korean tacos, and fish and meat dishes. For me, they grill the best octopus in the United States (alongside Miami). Tom and I prefer their burgers, tuna steaks, and tacos with a refreshing sangria. Reservations are highly recommended. See who else makes a delicious burger around Asheville.
Soba Sushi & Noodles
Why Go – 🍣 Fulfill That Sushi & Nooddle Craving 🍱
If you follow Uncorked Asheville on Facebook, you know that Tom and I live at the Asheville-area sushi restaurants. Soba Sushi and Noodles will not disappoint, and I most recommend going for their budget-friendly lunch specials, quick service, and sizeably delicious menu. On-site parking is always a bonus. Full disclosure that it is a little more kitsch inside.
🥢 What To Eat 🍛
Soba Sushi’s menu features classic and specialty sushi rolls, sashimi, ramen, and noodle dishes, including Lo Mein, Pad Thai, and teriyaki. I cannot resist ordering their honey and ginger tea, which comes with chunks of ginger and (sometimes) elderberries. It’s the most unique tea around. Our favorite rolls always involve tuna, salmon, yellow tail, and, for me, anything with mango or eel sauce.
Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge
Why Go – ☕️ All-Day Breakfast & Tea/Coffee Shop Lunch 🥯
Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge is a local favorite for all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, and lunch. It is a hipster Downtown Weaverville cafe and coffee shop that is lesser-known than Well-Bred by visitors, but so very worthy of your patronage. It’s also another glimpse of WNC living and what makes the area so special, community-loved, and quirky, too.
🍴 What To Eat 🌯
Budget-friendly and chill, order anything from bagels and breakfast burritos to avocado toast, French toast, and biscuits and gravy. Tom and I like Yellow Mug’s chicken salad sandwiches, wraps, and baked treats. Of course, order a specialty coffee.
Siam Thai Restaurant (North AVL)
Why Go – 🍛 Hidden Gem Thai Food With Great Specials 🥟
Of course, I’m cheating on this recommendation just a bit as Siam Thai Restaurant sits on the edge of North Asheville, Woodfin, and Weaverville. However, I wanted to give you an amazing Thai food restaurant suggestion while around the WVL area. Go to Siam for large portions, the best lunch specials and takeout around, and wonderful service in another casual, no-frills space.
🥢 What To Eat 🍚
Tom and I cannot help over-ordering and Siam. It’s all so good. Our favorite appetizers include fresh rolls, dumplings, tofu, satay, and chicken wings. For Thai noodles, we most enjoy Siam’s Pad-Thai, Pad Z-Ew, and Pad Woon Sen. Tom also likes their orange sesame chicken.
Recap: Our Top Places To Eat In Weaverville
Our favorites are not always yours, so be sure to let our readers know where you love to eat (and why) in the comments. I am always updating and changing our food and dining guides.
Before You Go, Visit A Weaverville Brewery
🍻 While we have an entire guide to Asheville’s hopping craft beer scene, we also love the craft breweries in Weaverville like Leveller and Zebulon. 🍺
By far one of the best restaurants in the Weaverville/Asheville area. Glad to see it being recognized. We’re out of Charlotte and always make a point to go during our travels
Which Weaverville restaurant in particular? Thanks so much!
Hi Christine!
Just curious if you happen to know where the organic restaurants and grocery stores are in both Asheville and Weaverville. Thank you so much for all your great and certainly helpful information!
Cathy
Hey Cathy,
For grocery stores with organic and specialty items in and around Asheville, I’d try: Earth Fare, West Village Market (West AVL), Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, French Broad Food Coop, and Fresh Market.
For restaurants, Pulp & Sprout, Green Sage, and Plant come to mind.
Madison Natural Foods is right up the road, on Main St. in Marshall. They carry local and organic produce, bread from City Bakery, herbs, and a nice selection of organic wines. They sell local as much as they can, and they have a well-stocked bulk foods room. Only 15 minutes from Weaverville, so give them a try!
We love Madison Natural Foods – we always drop in when we are hiking in the area. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and recs with our readers, too.
You need to try Tommy’s Family Restaurant and CA’s Diner in Weaverville. I think I got the names right.
Thank you so much for the additional Weaverville restaurant recs. I’ll be sure to check them out. I appreciate it!
@Christine, The Yellow Mug is far more than a coffee shop! Their Breakfasts, Lunches and Brunches are delicious! Check it out!
Thanks so much for the tip and rec! We will!