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38 Best & Fun Things To Do Asheville (North Carolina)
"Dark wood floors, muted yellow walls, bistro tables topped with flowers and additional sidewalk seating give this eatery upscale appeal. The kitchen serves tantalizing breakfasts such as New Orleans-style French toast, sweet potato pancakes and omelets with complimentary hot biscuits all day. Dinner options include shrimp and grits, nutty fried chicken with mashed sweet potatoes, and a veggie plate that might include organic honey-glazed carrots, marinated grilled tofu or candied ginger cornbread with peanut butter."
"HOURS: Sun-Thu 9am to 9pm; Fri-Sat 9am to 10pm; Brunch Sat-Sun 9am to 4pm. Long before Asheville became the hottest mountain town in the Blue Ridge region, long before the franchise expansion (see: 18 restaurants in 10 states), Tupelo Honey Cafe was leading the traditional Southern food revival. Their original downtown Asheville location, which opened in 2000, remains as popular as ever today, despite a dramatic increase in local competition."
"Address: 40 Collier Ave.; Asheville, NC 28801Phone Number: 828-475-2739Website: https://burialbeer.com/. Like Hi-Wire, Burial Beer Company has breweries across North Carolina, including South Slope in Asheville and Raleigh. They also run the Forestry Camp Bar and Restaurant, which highlights locally sourced Appalachian cuisine."
"Another South Slope favorite, Burial Beer Co., features a full-service kitchen in addition to their seasonal selections of craft beer. Whether you’re hunting down the perfect sour or looking to throw back a classic ale, chances are you’ll find it here."
"White Duck Taco Shop opened adjacent an artist studio in the River Arts District in 2011, and while the picnic-tabled, quick food spot joined a slew of fun and eclectic eateries in the district, it has certainly emerged as a standout. There's almost always a line out the door, especially during peak lunch and dinner times Monday through Saturday. Inside, a colorful chalkboard displays the kitchen's offerings, including a dozen varieties of tacos with a nod to a plethora of international cuisines."
"White Duck Taco got its start in the River Arts District and has proven itself among the best of Asheville’s food scene. They’ve expanded as well to include two more Asheville spots and across state lines in Tennessee and South Carolina. We’ve bounced around the menu a bit at White Duck Taco, but know their Pork Belly Taco and Fish Taco are worth it for first-timers."
"White Duck is a trendy a la carte taco shop where you can mix and match all sorts of eclectic tacos. First off, start with their chips and queso – the best app!. If your visit falls during the winter, be sure to try out the Southwest corn chowder soup."
"Proof that Asheville’s beverage scene goes far beyond beer, Ben’s Tune Up is the city’s first sake brewery, using 100 percent American rice and mountain water to create its creamy elixirs. Staying on brand with Asheville’s penchant for garage spaces, Ben’s is inside a former auto shop, with an abundant beer garden and on-site takeout window slinging sake-friendly snacks like dumplings, egg rolls, and kimchi brats. Unpasteurized sake is served cold on draft, including fruit-infused versions like pineapple-jalapeno and blueberry-lime."
"From the outside it’s hard to tell that Ben’s Tune Up even has an outdoor area. But do yourself a favor and check it out because you’ll discover a sort of outdoor/indoor space with a bunch of different places to hang out and listen to live music, talk with your friends, people watch, etc. It makes our list as one of the best outdoor spots in Asheville to grab a drink because the staff is super friendly, they often have live music and well, there’s a roof if you want one and tons of spots without one if you don’t."
"It’s a sake brewery with a beer garden and Asian fusion restaurant, combining all of your favorites into one convenient location!. It’s open in the afternoons and evenings every day and includes an urban beer garden, full-service restaurant, sake brewery, and sake tasting room. View this post on Instagram"
"French Broad River Brewery is a classic Asheville brewery inspired by the veins that pump life through the heart of Asheville – the French Broad River (the third oldest river in the entire world!). Mirroring their dedication to help keep Asheville and the river wild, the team at French Broad River Brewery have been crafting up brews steeped in European tradition since 2001, with rotating seasonal and small-batch beers. That said, you can expect to find lots of Kolsch, Scotch Ale, ESB, and Porters on the menu as well as IPAs and specialty Pale Ales."
"One of the older breweries in the city, French Broad River Brewery has been around since 2001. This company is all about Asheville; naming itself after the French Broad River and continually being inspired by local nature. In fact, this company is so dedicated to the outdoors it even brewed a special session beer called Poor Boaters Rations (or PBR) with French Broad Adventures, an outdoor adventure travel company."
"The French Broad Chocolate Factory (21 Buxton Ave) is open daily, and offers a 75-minute guided tour of the facility on Saturdays that requires a reservation and a $10 fee. At other times, shorter free tours also explain the philosophy of bean-to-bar cacao sourcing and fair trade with the farmers who produce the beans. The owners also serve their creations at a downtown chocolate lounge on South Pack Square."
"French Broad Chocolate Shop – located downtown and insanely popular with locals and visitors alike. There always seems to be a line but the wait is worth it. It’s the place you go for bean-to-bar chocolates, truffles, cakes, sweets and hot chocolate."
"Been eating here since I moved to Asheville and it’s always delicious and the people who run is are always so nice!. They have the best veggie fried rice ..."
"Went here for dinner with my extended family of 6 and everyone loved their meals and drinks. We were a little apprehensive because it was in a Holiday Inn…”more"
"One of the most highly-favored Asheville coffee shops is also located in one the city’s coolest buildings. Head to the Asheville flatiron building, and you’ll find World Coffee Cafe, serving espresso drinks, tea and baked goods on the ground floor. Or, go to the shop’s SkyBar at the top of the building, and enjoy alcoholic beverages with a stunning view of the city."
"Located on the ground floor of the Flat Iron Building in downtown Asheville, World Coffee Cafe is an ideal stop for breakfast with a view. You’ll glimpse scenic mountains out the window as you survey the menu, which features an excellent selection of pastries and local, fresh menu items a la carte."
"World Coffee is a great option for downtown Asheville coffee shops. With a convenient location near to parking, it’s one of our standbys. The service here is friendly and fast and the coffee is good."
"The former social workers behind Ultimate Ice Cream decided that they could do the most good for the Asheville community by opening an ice cream shop — and after just one visit, you’ll agree that they’ve succeeded in this lofty mission. The Ultimate menu is divided into categories such as “always” (featuring such standards as fresh strawberry and salted caramel) and “sometimes” (including unique options such as blue cheese caramel swirl and goat cheese Bing cherry). Many visitors go straight for the boozy options, which infuse whiskey, spiked cider, and other alcoholic beverages."
"Two Asheville social workers started Ultimate Ice Cream as a way to spread happiness in the community. Owners Kevin and Lucia Barnes have kept philanthropy in mind with programs such as the Flavor of the Month program in which a portion of sales benefits a different area non-profit organization each month. They are also known for their “Random Acts of Ice Cream” when they show up seemingly out of nowhere to serve free ice cream to people in the community."
"This is a cute Little ice cream shop that's tucked away in a corner of a strip mall, but definitely shines. The ice cream is delicious and they have..."