Diana's Guidebook
Food scene
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveDelicious burgers and locally sourced ingredients.
If you are a chocolate (or dessert) lover, check out this local gem. Try the rotating selection of liquid truffles—you won’t regret it. You can visit the factory in the River Arts District.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareIf you are a chocolate (or dessert) lover, check out this local gem. Try the rotating selection of liquid truffles—you won’t regret it. You can visit the factory in the River Arts District.
Locally owned and operated, with many locally sourced ingredients. Highly recommend that blueberry-kale when it’s in season!
74 locals recommend
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveLocally owned and operated, with many locally sourced ingredients. Highly recommend that blueberry-kale when it’s in season!
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdFantastic tacos, great portions, and convenient outdoor seating.
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveThe place for Caribbean food. Be sure to make a reservation.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveDelicious tapas and fantastic atmosphere.
Delicious crepes and Latin American foods, with gluten free options. They have some outdoor seating.
21 locals recommend
Cecilia’s Kitchen
870 Merrimon AveDelicious crepes and Latin American foods, with gluten free options. They have some outdoor seating.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StPerfect place for brunch.
Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton AveDelicious, authentic Moroccan and Mediterranean food.
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveDelicious food. Don’t miss their lunch menu.
Taqueria Muñoz
1438 Patton AveThe best authentic Mexican tacos. Try the lengua.
Fantastic high end California & Mexican fare. Try one of their cocktails. Be sure to make a reservation.
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StFantastic high end California & Mexican fare. Try one of their cocktails. Be sure to make a reservation.
Check out the locally sourced, rotating menu of amazing, seasonal doughnuts.
231 locals recommend
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdCheck out the locally sourced, rotating menu of amazing, seasonal doughnuts.
Drinks
Beautiful space with amazing views! Highly recommend going there to watch the sunset. Be sure to make a reservation a head of time to ensure you get a table! They have a great outdoor space.
109 locals recommend
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StBeautiful space with amazing views! Highly recommend going there to watch the sunset. Be sure to make a reservation a head of time to ensure you get a table! They have a great outdoor space.
Great selection, and ample outdoor seating. Be sure to try the Surfwax IPA!
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGreat selection, and ample outdoor seating. Be sure to try the Surfwax IPA!
Jazz bar with live jazz and a great atmosphere. Check out live jazz every Monday, and their events calendar.
78 locals recommend
Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StJazz bar with live jazz and a great atmosphere. Check out live jazz every Monday, and their events calendar.
Rotating, ample selection of beers and ciders. Ask the folks at the bar for a recommendation! And if you want a snack while you sip on your drink, Haywood Common shares the patio. Lots of outdoor seating.
75 locals recommend
The Whale
507 Haywood RdRotating, ample selection of beers and ciders. Ask the folks at the bar for a recommendation! And if you want a snack while you sip on your drink, Haywood Common shares the patio. Lots of outdoor seating.
Gear selection of beers, live music, delicious pizza (with gluten free options!), and a fantastic view of the river from the back porch.
38 locals recommend
Mad Co. Brew House
45 North Main StreetGear selection of beers, live music, delicious pizza (with gluten free options!), and a fantastic view of the river from the back porch.
Cute little wine bar in the River Arts District with a great selection of wines.
35 locals recommend
District Wine Bar
37 Paynes WayCute little wine bar in the River Arts District with a great selection of wines.
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdGreat selection of wines, make reservations for a tasting.
A rotating selection of great ciders, on the south slope.
18 locals recommend
Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope
24 Buxton AvenueA rotating selection of great ciders, on the south slope.
Take a tour, visit their tasting room, or check out their restaurant. Be sure to check out their events calendar.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayTake a tour, visit their tasting room, or check out their restaurant. Be sure to check out their events calendar.
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdGreat selection of ciders and lots of outdoor seating.
Cafés
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveAn exceptional selection of teas and treats!
Allgood Coffee
10 S Main StGreat coffee, in the heart of Weaverville.
Double D's Coffee & Desserts
41 Biltmore AveIconic Asheville cafe.
A great selection of baked goods, with good drinks and food.
78 locals recommend
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Weaverville
26 N Main StA great selection of baked goods, with good drinks and food.
Activities
A great place to learn about Appalachian flora while meandering lovely walking trails. A creek running through it is the perfect place for splashing around. Very family friendly.
194 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardA great place to learn about Appalachian flora while meandering lovely walking trails. A creek running through it is the perfect place for splashing around. Very family friendly.
Great park on the shores of the French Broad River. It has a large playground, sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, roller & hockey rink, a track, and several walking and biking trails.
159 locals recommend
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdGreat park on the shores of the French Broad River. It has a large playground, sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, roller & hockey rink, a track, and several walking and biking trails.
Beautiful forest with plenty of trails for hiking and biking. There’s also a beach for swimming in the lake. Very family friendly.
66 locals recommend
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Beautiful forest with plenty of trails for hiking and biking. There’s also a beach for swimming in the lake. Very family friendly.
The place to go when you’re feeling adventurous and want to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains from high off the ground!
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdThe place to go when you’re feeling adventurous and want to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains from high off the ground!
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirPerfect for the winter months.
Rent a private tub and enjoy the hot springs by the river. They have tubs with fantastic views. Make a reservation before you go.
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StRent a private tub and enjoy the hot springs by the river. They have tubs with fantastic views. Make a reservation before you go.
A great selection of apples, with u-pick and we-pick options. Plenty of apple treats in the shop, and playground for the kids. The best time to go is mid to late summer.
22 locals recommend
Justus Orchard
187 Garren RdA great selection of apples, with u-pick and we-pick options. Plenty of apple treats in the shop, and playground for the kids. The best time to go is mid to late summer.
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayMake sure to check out their bonsai exhibit!
Asheville Museum of Science
43 Patton AveGreat place for kids!
Eat local
Adorable, established farmers market on Saturday mornings, 9-12pm. Sometimes they have live music!
33 locals recommend
North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsAdorable, established farmers market on Saturday mornings, 9-12pm. Sometimes they have live music!
Madison Natural Foods
101 N Main StLocal, natural foods store with a great selection.
Shops
East Fork
15 W Walnut StLocally made artisanal homewares.
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveAn Asheville staple.