Brooke & Keith's Guidebook
Breakfast
~10 minute walk from our home. Known for their breakfast tacos, but lunch is just as delicious. Also, great vegetarian and vegan options.
183 locals recommend
Taco Billy
201 Haywood Rd~10 minute walk from our home. Known for their breakfast tacos, but lunch is just as delicious. Also, great vegetarian and vegan options.
Oh, the best pastries in town! The buttered chai latte is delightful. ~10 minute walk from our home.
156 locals recommend
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdOh, the best pastries in town! The buttered chai latte is delightful. ~10 minute walk from our home.
West Asheville location is ~15 minute walk. We love the Yam Scram and mega-mosas!
223 locals recommend
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StWest Asheville location is ~15 minute walk. We love the Yam Scram and mega-mosas!
There will be a long wait most likely, but it is worth it! Lovely outdoor seating, including some tables in their garden. Lunch and dinner is good too, but mostly known for breakfast/brunch. ~20 minute walk, or quick drive.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdThere will be a long wait most likely, but it is worth it! Lovely outdoor seating, including some tables in their garden. Lunch and dinner is good too, but mostly known for breakfast/brunch. ~20 minute walk, or quick drive.
Huge savory portions, and yummy 'jam' bar. Tasty mimosas. Expect a line to get in, but it usally goes quickly.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdHuge savory portions, and yummy 'jam' bar. Tasty mimosas. Expect a line to get in, but it usally goes quickly.
A hipster haven offering very tasty breakfast sandwiches! This business is connected to BattleCat coffee shop, so be sure to try some delicious local coffee too in a cool atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
Tiger Bay Cafe
373 Haywood RdA hipster haven offering very tasty breakfast sandwiches! This business is connected to BattleCat coffee shop, so be sure to try some delicious local coffee too in a cool atmosphere.
A hidden gem for lite breakfast/bruch. Good healthy and hearty options. Live music on Sundays usually. Plenty of outdoor seating, near Carrier Park if you are up for a stroll along the river after.
23 locals recommend
HomeGrown (West)
219 Amboy RdA hidden gem for lite breakfast/bruch. Good healthy and hearty options. Live music on Sundays usually. Plenty of outdoor seating, near Carrier Park if you are up for a stroll along the river after.
Brunch
Our favorite place to have a boozy brunch:)! Everything is yummy. Located in the River Arts District, about a 10 minute walk from our house.
62 locals recommend
Vivian
348 Depot StOur favorite place to have a boozy brunch:)! Everything is yummy. Located in the River Arts District, about a 10 minute walk from our house.
scrumptious brunch menu and tasty cocktails to go along. Located in central downtown on a sweet little street with tons of shopping nearby.
58 locals recommend
The Market Place
20 Wall Stscrumptious brunch menu and tasty cocktails to go along. Located in central downtown on a sweet little street with tons of shopping nearby.
a little off the beaten path and a spot that mostly only locals know of. fun and eclectic decor, friendly service, and tasty menu.
194 locals recommend
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon Avea little off the beaten path and a spot that mostly only locals know of. fun and eclectic decor, friendly service, and tasty menu.
a tourist destination and for a good reason. The biscuits are simply perfect and staff is always so friendly. Make a reservation in advance for brunch if you can.
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College Sta tourist destination and for a good reason. The biscuits are simply perfect and staff is always so friendly. Make a reservation in advance for brunch if you can.
sweet little spot in the Biltmore village area in a historic home. lovely atmosphere and gracious staff.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston Waysweet little spot in the Biltmore village area in a historic home. lovely atmosphere and gracious staff.
Casual Lunch/Dinner
~10 minute walk from our home. Tasty ramen to make you feel good from the inside. Scrumpious rice bowl (I like to add shrimp & broccoli!).The spring rolls are so yummy too. And if they have a fish special, it is likely amazing too. Excellent for carryout, or they also have a great outdoor space with weather allows.
89 locals recommend
Gan Shan West
285 Haywood Rd~10 minute walk from our home. Tasty ramen to make you feel good from the inside. Scrumpious rice bowl (I like to add shrimp & broccoli!).The spring rolls are so yummy too. And if they have a fish special, it is likely amazing too. Excellent for carryout, or they also have a great outdoor space with weather allows.
~10 minute walk from our home. Friendly neighborhood spot with good beer selection, pies, sandwiches, salads and wings. Tell AJ we said 'hi'!
90 locals recommend
Pizza Mind
285 Haywood Rd~10 minute walk from our home. Friendly neighborhood spot with good beer selection, pies, sandwiches, salads and wings. Tell AJ we said 'hi'!
The Double Cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate malt is classic, but everything is so good!
25 locals recommend
Baby Bull
1 Roberts StreetThe Double Cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate malt is classic, but everything is so good!
A lovely walk along the river, creative taco twists, outdoor seating by the water!
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrA lovely walk along the river, creative taco twists, outdoor seating by the water!
very scrumptious street Indian food in a vibrant little spot downtown Asheville.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Avevery scrumptious street Indian food in a vibrant little spot downtown Asheville.
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveOur absolute favorite dumplings! Everything is so good.
Unique food court in central downtown. Try some AVL classics such as Buxton Hall's fried chicken sandwich and milk shake from The Hop.
43 locals recommend
The S&W
56 Patton AveUnique food court in central downtown. Try some AVL classics such as Buxton Hall's fried chicken sandwich and milk shake from The Hop.
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StWeekday lunch only. Closed on weekends and for dinner.
hip spot in the south slope brewery district. of course the barbecue is so good, and we also love the fried chicken sandwich.
144 locals recommend
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks Avehip spot in the south slope brewery district. of course the barbecue is so good, and we also love the fried chicken sandwich.
Southern home cooking with local fresh ingredients. The staff is awesome. All of the side items are so good, a tasty Cuban, known for their fried chicken, and I even love the barbecue tofu.
173 locals recommend
HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveSouthern home cooking with local fresh ingredients. The staff is awesome. All of the side items are so good, a tasty Cuban, known for their fried chicken, and I even love the barbecue tofu.
tasty Caribbean cuisine. usually a bit of a wait for a table and totally worth it. delicious cocktails, and the scallops are always cooked perfectly.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford Avetasty Caribbean cuisine. usually a bit of a wait for a table and totally worth it. delicious cocktails, and the scallops are always cooked perfectly.
cool little spot just on the edge of downtown that also produces the yeast for many of the local breweries. amazing wood fired pizza and garlic bread, fantastic sandwiches, big portions, and fun beer list.
39 locals recommend
White Labs Kitchen & Tap
172 S Charlotte Stcool little spot just on the edge of downtown that also produces the yeast for many of the local breweries. amazing wood fired pizza and garlic bread, fantastic sandwiches, big portions, and fun beer list.
Fancy Date Night
~10 minute walk from our home. Upscale gastro pub with excellent cocktails and cozy atmosphere. One of the best places to get a steak in Asheville!
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood Rd~10 minute walk from our home. Upscale gastro pub with excellent cocktails and cozy atmosphere. One of the best places to get a steak in Asheville!
So so good...food,service, atmosphere! Within ~10-15 minute walk, nice indoor and outdoor seating. Oysters, beef tartare, frites, ribeye are just a few of our favorites. Fantastic wine & cocktails too.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WaySo so good...food,service, atmosphere! Within ~10-15 minute walk, nice indoor and outdoor seating. Oysters, beef tartare, frites, ribeye are just a few of our favorites. Fantastic wine & cocktails too.
Ecletic menu that changes often. Romantic intimate dining room with knowledgable staff. ~20 minute walk or quick drive.
92 locals recommend
Jargon
715 Haywood RdEcletic menu that changes often. Romantic intimate dining room with knowledgable staff. ~20 minute walk or quick drive.
Central downtown, romantic and fun space with lovely indoor & outdoor dining. Tapas style...we love to take our server's recommendation and order multiple courses! Nice wine and cocktail list too.
201 locals recommend
Zambra
85 W Walnut StCentral downtown, romantic and fun space with lovely indoor & outdoor dining. Tapas style...we love to take our server's recommendation and order multiple courses! Nice wine and cocktail list too.
Central downtown with intimate & romantic vibe, featuring incredible Mediterrean/Italian bites. The Chef's tasting menu is the way to go!
85 locals recommend
Cucina24
24 Wall StCentral downtown with intimate & romantic vibe, featuring incredible Mediterrean/Italian bites. The Chef's tasting menu is the way to go!
Upscale Latin eats in a cozy space, central downtown. Fantastic margaritas/cocktails! Choice of small plates or entrees (be sure to try the Lobster Nachos).
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StUpscale Latin eats in a cozy space, central downtown. Fantastic margaritas/cocktails! Choice of small plates or entrees (be sure to try the Lobster Nachos).
Unique upscale dining experience in a retored barn (now a brewery/restaurant).
71 locals recommend
Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak DrUnique upscale dining experience in a retored barn (now a brewery/restaurant).
Wow! seriously fabulous and unique every time. if you can get lucky enough to enjoy one of their community dinners during your visit, definitely do. innovative menu and funky vibe.
13 locals recommend
Cultura
147 Coxe AveWow! seriously fabulous and unique every time. if you can get lucky enough to enjoy one of their community dinners during your visit, definitely do. innovative menu and funky vibe.
Vegetarian/Vegan
a local favorite with real food for your body and soul. fresh smoothies, mylks, salads, soups. yum! located off a sweet little street just north of downtown.
23 locals recommend
Elements Real Food
233 S Liberty Sta local favorite with real food for your body and soul. fresh smoothies, mylks, salads, soups. yum! located off a sweet little street just north of downtown.
Upscale experience with fabulous plant based eats and yummy cocktails. The 'cheese board' is fabulous. Awesome knowledgeable staff and hip vibe.
176 locals recommend
Plant
165 Merrimon AveUpscale experience with fabulous plant based eats and yummy cocktails. The 'cheese board' is fabulous. Awesome knowledgeable staff and hip vibe.
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StHealthy tasty smoothies, juices, salads and more. Centrally located on Haywood, about 15 minute walk. Relaxing comfortable environment.
31 locals recommend
Simple Cafe & Juice Bar
643 Haywood RdHealthy tasty smoothies, juices, salads and more. Centrally located on Haywood, about 15 minute walk. Relaxing comfortable environment.
tasty indulgent vegan fare with good brews and laid back vibe. about 15 minute walk.
The Trashy Vegan
697 Haywood Roadtasty indulgent vegan fare with good brews and laid back vibe. about 15 minute walk.
Beer
Cellarest Beer Project
395 Haywood RoadWithin walking distance, and good outdoor seating
Within walking distance, and neat rooftop seating. PizzaMind and Gan Shan West nextdoor for yummy eats
106 locals recommend
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdWithin walking distance, and neat rooftop seating. PizzaMind and Gan Shan West nextdoor for yummy eats
Within walking distance, great outdoor seating along river. Live music occasionally
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StWithin walking distance, great outdoor seating along river. Live music occasionally
Within walking distance, near excellent art studios. Upscale dining Bull & Beggar restaurant next door and wine bar Bottle Riot are 2 more of our favorites.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayWithin walking distance, near excellent art studios. Upscale dining Bull & Beggar restaurant next door and wine bar Bottle Riot are 2 more of our favorites.
Awesome vibe and great selection of beers from all around. Haywood Common restaurant serves yummy bites next door. Central location on Haywood Rd, about a 20 minute walk, or really quick drive.
75 locals recommend
The Whale
507 Haywood RdAwesome vibe and great selection of beers from all around. Haywood Common restaurant serves yummy bites next door. Central location on Haywood Rd, about a 20 minute walk, or really quick drive.
Within walking distance, wonderful option for cider lovers (they have beer too). Taco Billy and Short Street Cakes nearby are lovely too!
118 locals recommend
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood RdWithin walking distance, wonderful option for cider lovers (they have beer too). Taco Billy and Short Street Cakes nearby are lovely too!
Within a 25 minute walk through the River Arts District, with plenty of other breweries and shops to stop at along the way. Awesome outdoor seating. Located in the 'Foundation' area, near a coffee shop, winery, many art studios, vintage shops, independent movie theater, and skatepark.
78 locals recommend
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StWithin a 25 minute walk through the River Arts District, with plenty of other breweries and shops to stop at along the way. Awesome outdoor seating. Located in the 'Foundation' area, near a coffee shop, winery, many art studios, vintage shops, independent movie theater, and skatepark.
South Slope neighborhood, offering great outdoor seating and tasty food truck. Near many other breweries and some yummy pizza options too.
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveSouth Slope neighborhood, offering great outdoor seating and tasty food truck. Near many other breweries and some yummy pizza options too.
Central downtown area. Cool underground basement vibe with tasty brews. A great place on cold or rainy day.
51 locals recommend
One World Brewing
10 Patton AveCentral downtown area. Cool underground basement vibe with tasty brews. A great place on cold or rainy day.
Central downtown area, popular tourist spot. Fun atmosphere, tasty gastropub eats, live music occasionally.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveCentral downtown area, popular tourist spot. Fun atmosphere, tasty gastropub eats, live music occasionally.
South Slope area, featuring nice selection of sours. Cool outdoor and inoor seating options. Live music occasionally.
169 locals recommend
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveSouth Slope area, featuring nice selection of sours. Cool outdoor and inoor seating options. Live music occasionally.
Several locations, this one in South Slope. Limited indoor seating. Awesome beers!
259 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueSeveral locations, this one in South Slope. Limited indoor seating. Awesome beers!
Several locations, this one in near Biltmore. Big open space with indoor and outdoor seating. Awesome beers! Occasionally play big sports games on big screen.
57 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - Big Top
2A Huntsman PlSeveral locations, this one in near Biltmore. Big open space with indoor and outdoor seating. Awesome beers! Occasionally play big sports games on big screen.
Several locations, this one is the newest and closest to our house. Within a 15 minute walk along the river. Fun outdoor seating, and indoor seating with some games and TV's. Food truck onsite usually.
17 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - RAD
284 Lyman StreetSeveral locations, this one is the newest and closest to our house. Within a 15 minute walk along the river. Fun outdoor seating, and indoor seating with some games and TV's. Food truck onsite usually.
Cool spot along the river. A nice bike ride, or quick drive. Also close to Ginger's Revenge for ginger beer lovers, and French Broad Chocolate Factory.
113 locals recommend
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrCool spot along the river. A nice bike ride, or quick drive. Also close to Ginger's Revenge for ginger beer lovers, and French Broad Chocolate Factory.
Asheville's oldest brewery, with delicious wide beer selection. Fantastic space featuring disc golf course, volleyball courts, open meadow, and indoor seating. Food truck onsite most times, and often feature live music/festivals.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyAsheville's oldest brewery, with delicious wide beer selection. Fantastic space featuring disc golf course, volleyball courts, open meadow, and indoor seating. Food truck onsite most times, and often feature live music/festivals.
South Slope area, offering unique seating options (indoors and outdoors). Good beer! We like getting Vortex doughnuts from next door, and pairing with a beer flight from Green Man.
182 locals recommend
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveSouth Slope area, offering unique seating options (indoors and outdoors). Good beer! We like getting Vortex doughnuts from next door, and pairing with a beer flight from Green Man.
Very cool atmosphere, offering unique beer selection. Near the Antique District, so maybe you can find some good thrift finds too (Regeneration Station and Tobacco Bar are 2 of our favs). Also close to Biltmore. Food truck usually onsite. Awesome indoor and outdoor seating.
16 locals recommend
Cursus Keme
155 Thompson StVery cool atmosphere, offering unique beer selection. Near the Antique District, so maybe you can find some good thrift finds too (Regeneration Station and Tobacco Bar are 2 of our favs). Also close to Biltmore. Food truck usually onsite. Awesome indoor and outdoor seating.