Lisa’s guidebook to West AVL, downtown & outdoors
Food scene
Breakfast available all day. I love their shrimp and grits (they even share a few recipes online). If you go for brunch on the weekends, grab a drink-it is worth the wait! Try a cocktail with their house made ginger beer.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdBreakfast available all day. I love their shrimp and grits (they even share a few recipes online). If you go for brunch on the weekends, grab a drink-it is worth the wait! Try a cocktail with their house made ginger beer.
Great selection of bakery treats, breads and sandwiches. Try the massive cinnamon roll!
106 locals recommend
West End Bakery & Café
757 Haywood RdGreat selection of bakery treats, breads and sandwiches. Try the massive cinnamon roll!
Caribbean inspired food. Lots of flavorful sauces that keeps me coming back to try something new!
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCaribbean inspired food. Lots of flavorful sauces that keeps me coming back to try something new!
HUGE biscuits filled with classic breakfast items to catfish, fried chicken and pulled pork! Loads of jams, flavored butters and honey.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdHUGE biscuits filled with classic breakfast items to catfish, fried chicken and pulled pork! Loads of jams, flavored butters and honey.
Known for comfortable yet inventive cuisine
Recommend getting a dinner reservation
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdKnown for comfortable yet inventive cuisine
Recommend getting a dinner reservation
My favorite pizza. Family friendly, indoor and outdoor seating, plus full service bar offering several draft beers, wine and cocktails.
90 locals recommend
Pizza Mind
285 Haywood RdMy favorite pizza. Family friendly, indoor and outdoor seating, plus full service bar offering several draft beers, wine and cocktails.
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdTasty local scratch made ice cream with with dairy free options
Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas
630 Haywood RdEnjoy Ramen, Tapas and sake!
Mediterranean & Lebanese Street Food served in a warm, cheery store with imported goods & wine, plus a covered patio.
61 locals recommend
Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveMediterranean & Lebanese Street Food served in a warm, cheery store with imported goods & wine, plus a covered patio.
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueNashville style Hot Chicken and southern soul food!
Fresh hot handmade donuts cooked when ordered plus coffee and juice!
231 locals recommend
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdFresh hot handmade donuts cooked when ordered plus coffee and juice!
Winner of the 2022 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant, chef Meherwan Irani’s lighthearted homage to Indian street food. Check out the selection of curries, Indian wraps and sandwiches, such as the Sloppy Jai with spiced lamb, green chutney, and sweet yogurt served on a griddled bun.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveWinner of the 2022 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant, chef Meherwan Irani’s lighthearted homage to Indian street food. Check out the selection of curries, Indian wraps and sandwiches, such as the Sloppy Jai with spiced lamb, green chutney, and sweet yogurt served on a griddled bun.
Neighborhoods
West Asheville is known for its hip, vintage and laid-back vibe with local restaurants serving up comfort food, music venues booking up-and-coming acts and shops filled with yet-to-be-discovered treasures.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
West Asheville is known for its hip, vintage and laid-back vibe with local restaurants serving up comfort food, music venues booking up-and-coming acts and shops filled with yet-to-be-discovered treasures.
West AVL Breweries
One World Brewing
520 Haywood RdLots of indoor and outdoor seating with frequent live music
Tuesday $4 pints of their core beers
Sunday afternoon live music
Female head brewer
Known for award winning Belgium beer
106 locals recommend
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdTuesday $4 pints of their core beers
Sunday afternoon live music
Female head brewer
Known for award winning Belgium beer
Oyster House Brewing Company
625 Haywood RdLocal favorite for oysters and stout beer
Love the big garage doors open in the front for fresh air. American-Inspired freshly made cuisine, served all day & late night, featuring a wide array of locally produced food items plus 31 taps and full service bar. TVs for sports plus a pool table!
84 locals recommend
All Sevens Brewing
777 Haywood RdLove the big garage doors open in the front for fresh air. American-Inspired freshly made cuisine, served all day & late night, featuring a wide array of locally produced food items plus 31 taps and full service bar. TVs for sports plus a pool table!
Beer fermented in wooden barrels to instill the unique flavors and character. Newest brewery in West Asheville with plenty of outdoor seating.
23 locals recommend
Cellarest Beer Project
395 Haywood RoadBeer fermented in wooden barrels to instill the unique flavors and character. Newest brewery in West Asheville with plenty of outdoor seating.
Diatribe Brewing Co.
Sightseeing
Historic hotel with beautiful views of the mountains and two enormous fireplaces in the lobby. Visit around Christmas to see the decorations. Parking fees go to charity otherwise free.
36 locals recommend
Omni Grove Park Inn - Country Club
290 Macon AveHistoric hotel with beautiful views of the mountains and two enormous fireplaces in the lobby. Visit around Christmas to see the decorations. Parking fees go to charity otherwise free.
In a casual two-hour amble about town, a person interested in exploring the city's quirky and magical past, along with getting to know many of its larger-than-life historical characters, can follow a string of 30 sculptural trail stations directly into Asheville lore.
23 locals recommend
Urban Trail
11 Biltmore AveIn a casual two-hour amble about town, a person interested in exploring the city's quirky and magical past, along with getting to know many of its larger-than-life historical characters, can follow a string of 30 sculptural trail stations directly into Asheville lore.
Challenging hike with breathtaking views. Also can drive up to Looking Glass Falls view near parking area.
Looking Glass Rock, North Carolina 28712, USA
Challenging hike with breathtaking views. Also can drive up to Looking Glass Falls view near parking area.
Shopping
The modern take of a classic general store providing consumers with the perfect mix of nostalgia and modern trends, products from around the world and from our own backyard
13 locals recommend
Provisions Mercantile
728 Haywood RdThe modern take of a classic general store providing consumers with the perfect mix of nostalgia and modern trends, products from around the world and from our own backyard
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel Rd10 minute walk or easy 2 minute drive for groceries
Former industrial buildings have been converted to numerous artists studios displaying their art often while they work
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlFormer industrial buildings have been converted to numerous artists studios displaying their art often while they work
Boho-style store featuring new & secondhand brand-name womenswear, including shoes & accessories
12 locals recommend
Reciprocity resale boutique
732 Haywood RdBoho-style store featuring new & secondhand brand-name womenswear, including shoes & accessories
Fleetwood’s vintage shop is the SHOP part of Shop, Drink, Get Married! Cool vintage clothes for the stage and street.
Outdoor space for live music!
20 locals recommend
Fleetwood's
496 Haywood RdFleetwood’s vintage shop is the SHOP part of Shop, Drink, Get Married! Cool vintage clothes for the stage and street.
Outdoor space for live music!
WHIST is a greeting card and gift shop in West Asheville, NC, filled with unique and interesting goods for friends, family - or maybe even yourself!
31 locals recommend
Whist
444 Haywood RdWHIST is a greeting card and gift shop in West Asheville, NC, filled with unique and interesting goods for friends, family - or maybe even yourself!
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdOutdoor outlet mall
Activity
Over 5000 Video Games, Pinball, Billards, Skeeball, Foosball, and the best in Retro Music all day till 2am for Only $10!
67 locals recommend
Retrocade
800 Haywood RoadOver 5000 Video Games, Pinball, Billards, Skeeball, Foosball, and the best in Retro Music all day till 2am for Only $10!
Small zoo with over 60 local animals. My favorite exhibit is the otters playing in the water.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdSmall zoo with over 60 local animals. My favorite exhibit is the otters playing in the water.
The North Carolina Arboretum
Gardens & nature trails on 434 acres. Check out the wonderful bonsai collection!
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThe North Carolina Arboretum
Gardens & nature trails on 434 acres. Check out the wonderful bonsai collection!
Walk or bike along the French Broad River. Enjoy floating in a tube or paddling during the warm weather.
19 locals recommend
French Broad River Greenway
French Broad River GreenwayWalk or bike along the French Broad River. Enjoy floating in a tube or paddling during the warm weather.
Relax and enjoy a refreshing float on the French Broad River. Check website: currently it states you must wear shoes, can bring a cooler for snacks/drink including adult beverages-no glass, must be 4 or older and shuttles run 7 days a week from 10am-3pm.
164 locals recommend
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrRelax and enjoy a refreshing float on the French Broad River. Check website: currently it states you must wear shoes, can bring a cooler for snacks/drink including adult beverages-no glass, must be 4 or older and shuttles run 7 days a week from 10am-3pm.
This location is near the French Broad river and you can schedule a tour/tasting to see how they make their chocolate. Try the raw cocoa bean!
65 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe
821 Riverside DrThis location is near the French Broad river and you can schedule a tour/tasting to see how they make their chocolate. Try the raw cocoa bean!
Not a beginner course as it has many trees and elevation change. Discs provided in drawer below TV
9 locals recommend
Richmond Hill Disc Golf Course
300 Richmond Hill DrNot a beginner course as it has many trees and elevation change. Discs provided in drawer below TV
Cafe eats, draft beer & wine, plus a wide range of board games are the draw at this upbeat hangout.
27 locals recommend
Well Played Board Game Café
162 Coxe AveCafe eats, draft beer & wine, plus a wide range of board games are the draw at this upbeat hangout.
Rotating art collections in center, picnic tables and hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyRotating art collections in center, picnic tables and hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Many hikes around Mount Mitchell including Craggy Gardens
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Many hikes around Mount Mitchell including Craggy Gardens
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailModerate hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Downtown
2022 James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality under its belt, the Spanish tapas concept still charms adoring crowds in its friendly, yet refined, historic downtown space with shareable classics like jamon Iberico, Galician-style octopus, and goat cheese-stuffed piquillo peppers.
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave2022 James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality under its belt, the Spanish tapas concept still charms adoring crowds in its friendly, yet refined, historic downtown space with shareable classics like jamon Iberico, Galician-style octopus, and goat cheese-stuffed piquillo peppers.
Fantastic selection of beer, excellent service and restaurant!
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveFantastic selection of beer, excellent service and restaurant!
Reservation in advance to make sure you can enjoy! Simple yet elegant Southern fare by five-time James Beard Award finalist. Count on the pimento cheese hush puppies as a foolproof starter for the ever-changing menu of small plates and entrees that can range from seared goat cheese gnudi with garlic-sorghum glazed baby beets to a whole rabbit for two with wheat berry risotto.
116 locals recommend
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareReservation in advance to make sure you can enjoy! Simple yet elegant Southern fare by five-time James Beard Award finalist. Count on the pimento cheese hush puppies as a foolproof starter for the ever-changing menu of small plates and entrees that can range from seared goat cheese gnudi with garlic-sorghum glazed baby beets to a whole rabbit for two with wheat berry risotto.
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveFun to order several items to share!
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveCome early as they will sell out! Closes at 2pm