Candler & Asheville guidebook
Food scene
Candler: Various types of coleslaw to try. Get extra cornbread muffins! Tempeh option for vegans.
15 locals recommend
Doc Brown's BBQ
1320 Smokey Park HwyCandler: Various types of coleslaw to try. Get extra cornbread muffins! Tempeh option for vegans.
Southern Funk Food Truck
70 Pisgah HighwayCandler: Local food truck on your route from town. Has a vegan option.
Candler: Fine dining in a casual setting. I'm seeing lots of good reviews of this place!
12 locals recommend
Griff's Kitchen & Bar
1390 Sand Hill RoadCandler: Fine dining in a casual setting. I'm seeing lots of good reviews of this place!
Candler: Dripolator: COFFEE: New to Candler but they have another location in Black Mountain (which is a cute town to visit/stroll/eat in).
22 locals recommend
Rejavanation Cafe
909 Smokey Park HwyCandler: Dripolator: COFFEE: New to Candler but they have another location in Black Mountain (which is a cute town to visit/stroll/eat in).
Whisk Avl
801 Smokey Park HwyCandler: Drive-thru bakery!
North Asheville: Make a reservation for The Terrace or Edison or visit the lobby bar (with huge fireplaces). One of the best views of Asheville and the surrounding mountains. The parking garage has a fee. Visit the free car museum next door at Grovewood Village and the Gallery which features local artists.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveNorth Asheville: Make a reservation for The Terrace or Edison or visit the lobby bar (with huge fireplaces). One of the best views of Asheville and the surrounding mountains. The parking garage has a fee. Visit the free car museum next door at Grovewood Village and the Gallery which features local artists.
Downtown Asheville: Historic building with many cafes inside including one with ""the fried chicken sandwich that stole the hearts of many, including the editors of Bon Appétit Magazine, who named it the best fried chicken sandwich in the country""
43 locals recommend
The S&W
56 Patton AveDowntown Asheville: Historic building with many cafes inside including one with ""the fried chicken sandwich that stole the hearts of many, including the editors of Bon Appétit Magazine, who named it the best fried chicken sandwich in the country""
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdWest Asheville on Haywood Road: Never been but hear rave reviews!
One of many breweries in Asheville. Google for more and look to see if kid or dog friendly depending on your needs.
106 locals recommend
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdOne of many breweries in Asheville. Google for more and look to see if kid or dog friendly depending on your needs.
Downtown Asheville area but on the river: favorite spot. Love the sauce on the shrimp taco (but I sub jackfruit for the shrimp). Love the desserts. Love being outside by the river.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrDowntown Asheville area but on the river: favorite spot. Love the sauce on the shrimp taco (but I sub jackfruit for the shrimp). Love the desserts. Love being outside by the river.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveDowntown Asheville: Famous owner/chef
Downtown Asheville: Cozy space with tapas. I have loved their winter red sangria.
201 locals recommend
Zambra
85 W Walnut StDowntown Asheville: Cozy space with tapas. I have loved their winter red sangria.
Dollar General
210 TF Kirkpatrick WayCandler
Ingles Markets
1572 Sand Hill RdCandler
RosaBees
27 Foundy StAsheville: fine dining Hawaiian
South Asheville: My husband's/son's birthday request is the Prime Rib Sandwich. This is only on the lunch menu but they will usually make it at dinner if you ask. I love the veggie burger+quinoa salad and a Blueberry Mule. Catch a movie next door or stroll the shops of Biltmore Park. Visit Lake Julian if you have kids for duck watching and playground time.
43 locals recommend
131 MAIN Restaurant
308 Thetford StSouth Asheville: My husband's/son's birthday request is the Prime Rib Sandwich. This is only on the lunch menu but they will usually make it at dinner if you ask. I love the veggie burger+quinoa salad and a Blueberry Mule. Catch a movie next door or stroll the shops of Biltmore Park. Visit Lake Julian if you have kids for duck watching and playground time.
Downtown Asheville: ""Rosetta’s Kitchen has stuck to its roots since it opened in 2002, serving affordably priced vegan and vegetarian soul food to a loyal following of locals and inquisitive visitors out of its colorful, mellow-vibed dining room. The veggie burger and peanut butter-baked tofu are legendary, or try the Buddha Bowl, which manages to feel both healthy and indulgent with its tumble of rice, smoky tofu, avocado, greens, and more (add the house-cultured kimchi for kick). Rosetta’s downstairs sister business, Buchi Bar, has locally made Buchi kombucha on draft plus cocktails, mocktails, local beer, ciders, meads, and house-made sodas.""
114 locals recommend
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveDowntown Asheville: ""Rosetta’s Kitchen has stuck to its roots since it opened in 2002, serving affordably priced vegan and vegetarian soul food to a loyal following of locals and inquisitive visitors out of its colorful, mellow-vibed dining room. The veggie burger and peanut butter-baked tofu are legendary, or try the Buddha Bowl, which manages to feel both healthy and indulgent with its tumble of rice, smoky tofu, avocado, greens, and more (add the house-cultured kimchi for kick). Rosetta’s downstairs sister business, Buchi Bar, has locally made Buchi kombucha on draft plus cocktails, mocktails, local beer, ciders, meads, and house-made sodas.""
VERY CLOSE - turn RIGHT off of Warren Creek. It is across from the fire station and right next to a church. Local Dynamite coffee and quiche/baked goods.
Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop
VERY CLOSE - turn RIGHT off of Warren Creek. It is across from the fire station and right next to a church. Local Dynamite coffee and quiche/baked goods.
Sightseeing
30 minutes away: Popular way to spend a day. Tour the house, wander the gardens, walk the hiking trails, visit the petting barn & playground & old barn...Wine tasting and eat at my favorite restaurant there - The Bistro. Buy your ticket sooner vs later as they frequently sellout.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge St30 minutes away: Popular way to spend a day. Tour the house, wander the gardens, walk the hiking trails, visit the petting barn & playground & old barn...Wine tasting and eat at my favorite restaurant there - The Bistro. Buy your ticket sooner vs later as they frequently sellout.
Parkway: Go back to the main road (151 Pisgah Hwy) and turn RIGHT (away from town). The road snakes up the mountain to the Parkway. Turn RIGHT to head towards Mt. Pisgah to hike, Pisgah Inn for views/restaurant/gift shop/bathrooms or go further to Graveyard Fields for a river to wade in and waterfalls to play in.
70 locals recommend
Mount Pisgah
Parkway: Go back to the main road (151 Pisgah Hwy) and turn RIGHT (away from town). The road snakes up the mountain to the Parkway. Turn RIGHT to head towards Mt. Pisgah to hike, Pisgah Inn for views/restaurant/gift shop/bathrooms or go further to Graveyard Fields for a river to wade in and waterfalls to play in.
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StDowntown Asheville: classic Asheville shop
Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood StDowntown Asheville: Local art for sale and a vintage feel cafe
Parkway: Fav spot. Go back to the main road (151 Pisgah Hwy) and turn RIGHT (away from town). The road snakes up the mountain to the Parkway. Turn RIGHT to head towards Mt. Pisgah then keep going to Graveyard Fields. Bathrooms. Beautiful river close to parking. Lower Falls is a short walk but has stairs. Can wade in the water below the Lower Falls. Or hike across the open flatland to the Upper Falls.
29 locals recommend
Graveyard Fields
Parkway: Fav spot. Go back to the main road (151 Pisgah Hwy) and turn RIGHT (away from town). The road snakes up the mountain to the Parkway. Turn RIGHT to head towards Mt. Pisgah then keep going to Graveyard Fields. Bathrooms. Beautiful river close to parking. Lower Falls is a short walk but has stairs. Can wade in the water below the Lower Falls. Or hike across the open flatland to the Upper Falls.
321 Warren Creek Rd
321 Warren Creek RoadYour AIRBNB
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdZen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdSalvage Station
468 Riverside DrRiver or Downtown locations. My 12 yr old son went here with friends and they loved it. CLIMBMAX Asheville
28 locals recommend
Climbmax Climbing at the River
173 Amboy RdRiver or Downtown locations. My 12 yr old son went here with friends and they loved it. CLIMBMAX Asheville
Can see it from the road or can walk down and play in the water
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Can see it from the road or can walk down and play in the water