Guidebook for Brevard, NC
Food Scene
Appalachian Coffee Company
135 E French Broad StSuper friendly college staff and a great work spot.
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyDelicious meals, always! great bar too. Brunch on Sundays.
Bracken Mountain Bakery
42 S Broad StDELICIOUS
Sunrise Cafe
273 N Broad StAffordable and laid back breakfast spot. Not open on Sundays.
Morning Social
170 King Streetfor the brunch enthusiast!
CUP & SAUCER
36 E Main StGo to for great coffee and snacks.
QUIXOTE FINE CUISINE
43 S Broad StBest Mexican food in town
Vescovo Neighborhood Eatery
175 King StExcellent upscale dinner
Pad thai is excellent! We get it to go (small space not open due to COVID)
28 locals recommend
Pad Thai
144 E Main StPad thai is excellent! We get it to go (small space not open due to COVID)
Papa L.E.W.
Underground bar and restaurant serving comfort food and great drinks
Brevard Pizza Works
Great pizza and easily customizable for gluten free and vegan !
The Bohemian Restaurant
New restaurant with beautiful outdoor seating and varied menu
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery with great views and lots of outdoor seating!
65 locals recommend
Ecusta Brewing Company
451 Pisgah HwyLocal brewery with great views and lots of outdoor seating!
185 King St
Great bar and menu! Check out their website for music!
Family and dog friendly for an afternoon of good beers and food truck
204 locals recommend
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrFamily and dog friendly for an afternoon of good beers and food truck
Simple wine spot with super sweet and knowledgable staff. Great place to relax and hang out pre-or-post dinner weekdays and weekends.
38 locals recommend
Wine Down on Main
28 E Main StSimple wine spot with super sweet and knowledgable staff. Great place to relax and hang out pre-or-post dinner weekdays and weekends.
Featuring local craft beers. Right at the entrance of Pisgah Forest. Closes early so be sure to check times. Always have a food truck onsite or across the street.
98 locals recommend
The Hub and Pisgah Tavern
11 Mama's PlFeaturing local craft beers. Right at the entrance of Pisgah Forest. Closes early so be sure to check times. Always have a food truck onsite or across the street.
Brevard Brewing Company
63 E Main StGreat local's place to hang out and get a Brevard beer!
Great seasonal meals and weekend brunch. Full bar. Fun patio to hang out at for dinner or drinks after.
92 locals recommend
Jordan Street Cafe
48 W Jordan StGreat seasonal meals and weekend brunch. Full bar. Fun patio to hang out at for dinner or drinks after.
Noblebräu Brewing
183 King StBeer brewed onsite at 185 King Street!
Essentials
Food Matters Market & Cafe
1 Market StHealth conscious grocery store
Always busy but h as about anything you need! Walmart is also out towards Pisgah.
60 locals recommend
Ingles Market
684 N Broad StAlways busy but h as about anything you need! Walmart is also out towards Pisgah.
Shopping
Theophilus
44 E Main StUnique and stylish boutique!
D.D. Bullwinkel's Outdoors
60 E Main StThe best Outdoor store in Brevard!
O P Taylor's
16 S Broad StChildren's toy store!
Newfound Artisan
Local and/or US handcrafted goods and workshops
Poplar & Ash
14 W Jordan StLocal owned boutique and candle making shop. Great prices and great unique finds!
Sightseeing
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Spectacular! Get here early, it gets crowded during summer.
Entertainment & Activities
Sliding Rock
Fun and slippery way to get your butt in the water at Pisgah.
Brevard Music Center
349 Andante LnSummer concert series and festival
The Riveter
701 Old Fanning Bridge RdBike Park, Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio and BAR!
Squatch Bikes & Brews
170 King StFriendly bike shop!
Sycamore Cycles
112 Hendersonville HwyFriendly bike shop near the entrance to Pisgah.
Parks & Nature
Great hike to the top of John Rock. Park at the fish hatchery and follow the trail. Map located at the parking lot. Be mindful of snakes.
48 locals recommend
John Rock
National Forest RoadGreat hike to the top of John Rock. Park at the fish hatchery and follow the trail. Map located at the parking lot. Be mindful of snakes.
Amazing hike (about 4 hours) to the top of Looking Glass Rock. Parking is limited, so arrive early! Well worth the time.
37 locals recommend
Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
Amazing hike (about 4 hours) to the top of Looking Glass Rock. Parking is limited, so arrive early! Well worth the time.
Lots of waterfalls and easy, gradually hikes. Gets very busy during high season. Great spot for bikers.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadLots of waterfalls and easy, gradually hikes. Gets very busy during high season. Great spot for bikers.
Entrance also at intersection of Highway 280 and 64 in Pisgah Forest (brevard) Nc. So much to do! Tubing, biking, picnics, hiking and even just driving through. From Sliding Rock, to waterfalls and a really great info center, we are so lucky to have Pisgah in our backyard!
280 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Entrance also at intersection of Highway 280 and 64 in Pisgah Forest (brevard) Nc. So much to do! Tubing, biking, picnics, hiking and even just driving through. From Sliding Rock, to waterfalls and a really great info center, we are so lucky to have Pisgah in our backyard!
Camping, water hole, facilities, swimming and tubing along the Davidson River. Park at the Art Lobe Trail head and follow the trail.
12 locals recommend
Davidson River Campground
1 Davidson River CirCamping, water hole, facilities, swimming and tubing along the Davidson River. Park at the Art Lobe Trail head and follow the trail.