Asheville Dining Guide
Asheville is known for its vibrant culinary scene, thriving craft breweries, and rich local culture. Supporting locally owned restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops is more important than ever as the community continues to rebuild and recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene.
For more on dining in Asheville, check out our Asheville Independent Restaurant (AIR) members and Explore Asheville's Eats & Drinks guide.
ON THE RACE COURSE
These restaurants & cafes will be open during the race, and would make the perfect breakfast stop for your spectators on race morning, in addition to Bridge and Tunnel coffee truck at the Start Line! There will also be locally-owned food trucks, pastry and coffee vendors at the finish line at New Belgium Brewing
Green Sage Café (3 min walk from start)
A healthy café offering organic, locally sourced dishes.
📍 5 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 greensagecafe.com
Flour AVL (5 min walk from start line)
A charming bakery known for its fresh pastries and artisanal breads.
📍 601 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗 flouravl.com
All Day Darling (Next to Mile 9 water station)
A neighborhood café with fresh, seasonal dishes.
📍 102 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 alldaydarling.com
Afterglow (Inside The Radical Hotel, Mile 12)
A stylish spot offering craft cocktails and a creative dining experience in the heart of the RAD
📍 95 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 afterglowavl.com
PennyCup Coffee (Mile 12)
A small-batch roastery with locally sourced, high-quality beans.
📍 362 Depot St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 pennycupcoffee.com
Grind AVL (Mile 12)
Asheville’s first Black-owned coffee shop, offering great brews and a vibrant community space.
📍 346 Depot St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 grindavl.com
Ultra Coffee (Mile 12/19)
Specialty coffee roasters focused on quality and sustainability.
📍 242 Clingman Ave Ext, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 ultracoffee.com
BREWERIES
New Belgium Brewing
‼️ SHAKE OUT RUN FRIDAY AT 1 PM, & FINISH LINE LOCATION ‼️
A popular brewery with scenic river views and innovative craft beers.
📍 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗 newbelgium.com
Hi-Wire Brewing
Known for approachable, easy-drinking craft beers with a lively atmosphere.
📍 197 Hilliard Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 hiwirebrewing.com
Burial Beer Co.
A brewery with bold flavors, unique art, and a hip industrial setting.
📍 40 Collier Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 burialbeer.com
Wedge Brewing Co.
A neighborhood favorite with a relaxed vibe and exceptional craft beer.
📍 37 Paynes Way, Suite 001, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 wedgebrewing.com
BBQ
12 Bones Smokehouse (South Asheville)
A legendary BBQ spot, even visited by U.S. presidents.
📍 2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704
🔗 12bones.com
Luella's Bar-B-Que (Merrimon Ave) *ON RACE COURSE!
A local favorite known for its flavorful smoked meats and homestyle sides.
📍 501 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
📍 33 Town Square Blvd., Biltmore Park
🔗 luellasbbq.com
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Sunny Point Café
A family-owned, independent restaurant serving upscale comfort food with a garden-to-table approach.
📍 626 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗sunnypointcafe.com
Early Girl Eatery
A farm-to-table Southern comfort food restaurant known for its hearty breakfast and brunch options.
📍 8 Wall Street, Asheville, NC 28801
📍 441 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗 earlygirleatery.com
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Nine Mile
A local favorite serving vibrant Jamaican-inspired cuisine.
📍233 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.
📍 751 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.
📍 33 Town Square Blvd, Suite 150, Asheville, NC 28803.
🔗 ninemileasheville.com
Vinnie’s Italian
➡️ OFFERING 15% off for Asheville Marathon & Half Participants. Show your race bib!
Classic Italian comfort food with multiple locations in town.
📍 641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
📍 1981 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
🔗 vinniesitalian.com
Chai Pani & Botiwalla
Flavorful Indian street food, nationally recognized for excellence.
📍 22 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 chaipaniasheville.com
Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill
Hawaiian BBQ with a creative Southern twist.
📍 1 Page Ave Suite 150, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 hulisues.com
Strada Italiano
Regional Italian food and house-made pasta in downtown with adjoining cocktail lounge and rooftop patio.
📍 27 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 https://www.stradaasheville.com/
Gemelli
Authentic Italian food and fresh, house-made pastas with convenient free parking in West Asheville.
📍 70 Westgate Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗 https://gemelli.restaurant/
BURGERS & SOUTHERN EATS
Farm Burger
Locally sourced burgers, excellent fries, and great sides.
📍 10 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
📍1831 Hendersonville Rd, Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28803
🔗 farmburger.com
Tupelo Honey *ON RACE COURSE!
A Southern favorite serving scratch-made comfort food.
📍 1829 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
📍 12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 tupelohoneycafe.com
WALK (West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen)
A relaxed eatery with diverse comfort food.
📍 401 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗 walkavl.com
Good Hot Fish
A new hot spot and a must-visit spot for fresh, flavorful, and crispy fish.
📍 142 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 goodhotfish.com
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
Famous for Nashville-style hot chicken and Southern sides.
📍 1455 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗 rockyshotchickenshack.com
PIZZA
Fahrenheit Pizza & Brew House
A family-owned neighborhood pizza place offering NY-style brick oven pizzas and smoked wings.
📍17 Lee St S, Asheville, NC 28803
🔗 fahrenheitpizzabrew.com
Asheville Pizza & Brewing
A local favorite combining a microbrewery, movie theater, and family-friendly restaurant serving creative pizzas.
📍675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
🔗 ashevillebrewing.com
Galactic Pizza
Offers made-from-scratch pizzas, fresh salads, enticing appetizers, local beer, and delicious cocktails in a family-friendly atmosphere with an arcade.
📍339 Sardis Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗galacticavl.com
Old Souls Pizza *ON THE RACE COURSE!
A locally loved spot known for wood-fired pizzas with a focus on fresh, local ingredients.
📍 175 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 oldsoulspizza.com
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS
Laughing Seed Café *ON RACE COURSE
Internationally inspired vegetarian and vegan dishes using fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients.
📍 40 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 laughingseed.com
Rosetta’s Kitchen & Buchi Bar
A beloved local spot offering a variety of vegan and vegetarian comfort foods with an emphasis on organic and locally sourced ingredients.
📍 116 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 rosettaskitchen.com
LOCAL DESSERT SPOTS
Old Europe Pastries
Serving European-inspired desserts and locally roasted coffee since 1994.
📍 13 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 oldeuropepastries.com
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Handcrafted artisan chocolates, truffles, mousses, and ice creams made with local and organic ingredients.
📍 10 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 frenchbroadchocolates.com
Hole Doughnuts
Known for made-to-order, fresh, and unique doughnuts.
📍 168 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
🔗 holedoughnuts.com
Ava’s Donuts
A hidden gem offering delicious gourmet donuts.
📍 26 Carl Alwin Pl, Asheville, NC 28803
🔗 avasdonuts.com
COFFEE SHOPS
Summit Coffee
A community-focused coffee shop offering ethically sourced, high-quality coffee in a welcoming environment.
📍 1 Page Ave, Suite 150, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 summitcoffee.com
Rowan Coffee
A cozy café known for its carefully crafted espresso drinks and minimalist aesthetic.
📍 259 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 rowancoffee.com
High Five Coffee
A local chain offering expertly brewed coffee drinks in a relaxed setting.
📍 190 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
🔗 highfivecoffee.com