South Slope Cheese deserves more starts than Yelp will allow...and I've never set foot inside the…read moreshop. Let me explain: A friend was celebrating a milestone birthday and spending the weekend in Asheville. We thought of so many different things we could do to celebrate from afar, but nothing felt "milestone"...it felt ordinary. Until, in a search, I ran across South Slope Cheese. Not only did we arrange for the delivery of an amazing cheese board to my friend's hotel, they went the extra mile when they learned my friend is vegan. They called, asked questions all around my friend's preferences, even worked with the hotel to make sure the delivery was kept in the right spot waiting for my friend's check in. All reports of the surprise pointed to every single bit of special and delicious was absolutely wonderful. Every cheese was delicious...and my friend didn't even realize all of the cheese options on the tray were totally vegan!!!! She was crying when she realized just how much care South Slope Cheese put into making this truly a treat for HER. The extra time and care they took really telegraphed to me that they not only care about their customers and the experience...but about the cheese! I may NEVER set foot in this wonderful shop because I don't live in the area, but I will ALWAYS recommend and praise this wonderful business.

My favorite place in Asheville to get high quality unique cheeses and salami for a picnic lunch…read moredate.

I love hot chocolate and was excited to order one, but for $8, I was honestly shocked by the…read moreportion size. The cup was TINY -- not even what I would consider a normal child-size serving. It felt much more like a small tasting or shot-size cup. I don't mind paying a premium for something special, but there needs to be some reasonable relationship between the price and what you're actually receiving. At $8 each, I expected an actual cup of hot chocolate, not a few sips. It unfortunately came across as unnecessarily stingy, especially for something as simple and comforting as hot chocolate. A more generous serving -- or at the very least making the unusually small size clear before ordering -- would make a huge difference. The hot chocolate itself may is truly lovely, but at this portion and price, I wouldn't order it again. Bummer.

It had been a minute since I visited this amazing chocolatier. Their expanded space is open with a…read morevariety of seating choices. The counter service was scattered. The person who rang me up asked multiple times what my order was and then forgot to add the drink I ordered. The chocolate speaks for itself here. Prices are high, but so is the quality.

A wonderful farmers market to explore! We only had time to explore the fresh produce section, but I…read morealso know there were other sections with additional items and plants. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was a coffee shop located inside - and it was yummy! All of the staff we interfaced with were very friendly.

We love coming here for the Fresh produce including heirloom tomatoes, seasonal peaches and…read morestrawberries, and all types of delicious locally made jams from Cottes farms and other places. We also have enjoyed the beans and olives stuffed with lemon rinds that we bought here. We almost always stop by when we are next door at Jesse Israel's.

Great meats, love visiting the farm store for many reasons. Fun atmosphere, nice staff, great…read moreselections. My only complaint is the customer service for pre-orders and CSA. Not the best, but if you are persistent it's worth it. Hard to get a hold of people and orders are often not at the market when they're supposed to be, or there's miscommunication. Some staff seemed confused on the CSA pick up protocols, but overall a great place.

I loved this place! A beautiful & friendly area, I stopped here for a fundraiser event benefitting…read morefarms & conservancy. Shopping in HNG for pumpkins, jam, drinks, and artisanol ice cream from Marion NC was a real treat. The bags to select a variety of apples and the seriously varied meat selection look amazing, unfortunately as I am traveling thru I could not purchase these. The private event area -- open barn style -- is one of the best I've seen. A huge area with stage & light strings, it has a big dance floor and a great kids play area full of tricycles. Outside there is a giant rope web and large "sliding ducts" for more play space. Get a pumpkin and book an event!!

Excellent service regarding choice of steaks including how to cook the steak we purchased. Best…read moresteak we've ever had and that says a lot!

BACON, EGGS and PRIME RIB all in the same place!!…read more First off you'll walk in and find handsome butchers to cut up and package your meat perfectly lol Super nice upon entry I had to buy from these guys! Bacon and prime rib were both sliced to order. I could smell the bacon as soon as we walked in it was awesome. The fact they sell fresh eggs was a bonus. Yes, incredible bacon. Just cooked the prime rib, it was about 4.5 pounds. Simply roasted medium rare it came out amazing. I will be back next time I'm in town. Thank you!

Great lunch. Awesome chips. Surprised it was not busier the day we were in town. If we lived here…read morewould definitely go back.

I enjoyed the experience, with good food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere. The…read morepaninis were great but chips stood out on top. It was a solid local find that I would happily visit again. Enjoy!

Little Louie's started out as a pop up/ghost kitchen during the height of the pandemic and it's no…read moresurprise that they would sell out of whatever dishes they were creating. We got to stop by their new location (they took over The Malvern) and everything about the visit was pure perfection. The food is hearty and comforting - they specialize in hoagies + perogies and their menu boasts some additional fun daily specials. If I could give you any recommendation this week it would be to swing by and grab a brisket + cheese - I promise it'll be one of the best things you've eaten this year. Ramp Perogies : Brisket + Cheese

Atmosphere at Little Louie's Hoagies & Pierogies? Very dive bar cool…read more Service? Friendly and helpful. Prices? Fairly reasonable for these times. Food. Meh. I was eager to try this newish spot from the former co-owner of highly rated Buxton Barbecue, but it didn't turn out so well. Maybe I just didn't know what to order. I guess I'll try it again. Don't know how much time Louie's owner Elliott Moss, who hails from Florence, South Carolina, has spent in Pittsburgh or Cleveland or Poland or Ukraine, where pierogi (yes, that's the plural of pieróg in Polish) are famous. Here, ours with potato and cheese ($11) was totally unlike the classic style, which traditionally features dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and cheese, boiled, then lightly fried and served with onions and butter. What we had was a clump of pale white dough, not fried, with a small layer of potatoes and some kind of cheese on top, and no onions. Our beef brisket and cheese hoagie ($16.49) was messy to eat and looked like the filling was whipped up in a blender. Nothing like the famous hoagies in Phillie or elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Louie's fries ($7.95 for a large serving) were well cooked but oddly topped with pesto and served with a small cup of marinara sauce. I guess that's what a chef calls "creative," but frankly I'd rather have just good fries. There are just four drafts on the drink menu ($5 or $6), plus a selection of cans and bottles. I had the Green Man porter. The booze is well priced, with gin, vodka and bourbon mostly under $10. Again, I love the dive bar atmosphere, much of it left over from the former bar here, The Malvern. There's a silver-painted high tin ceiling, dark blue walls, funky booths and even taxidermy on the walls. Drink prices are very reasonable. But as for the food, I'd rather have a classic burger and fries, rather than a phony pierogi or a hokey hoagie. Maybe next time I should try the smoked wings or the egg plant hoagie. I think this could be a great neighborhood spot in west West Asheville, if the owner would rethink the menu and add some items he know how to cook.

We are so excited to have a European market closer to home! They have a huge selection of products,…read morea lot I don't understand but I hope to! I was very impressed with the amount of herbs and natural health remedies they have. They have a lot of sweets so I'm sure anyone that has a sweet tooth will be like a kid at Disney going in here. They have a good amount of cooler space also with ALL kinds of cured meats! Also dairy products, cake, frozen fruit, etc. The pantry items are impressive and I have a lot to learn about them!

Cute little market chocked full of all kinds of food from European countries…read more I saw their menu on the Yelp site and I was hoping for some fresh food for lunch but all I found was it in frozen. I did go to get some pierogies and they had buy one get one free on the homemade one so that was a deal! I also found a tea variety pack perfect for a Christmas gift. I also got on her text list for when fresh pierogies are available.

Nice little co-op grocery store in downtown that allows anyone to shop there. Prices are not bad…read moreconsidering it is right in downtown. Very good selection of produce and a lot of different international ingredients around the store. A focus on local products and organic products. Limited fresh meat selection but a little of everything.

Lots of organic options to choose from. Love the local produce and homemade items. The store is…read morevery neat, clean and organized; from frozen/refrigerated items to room temperature selections. Natural soaps are also available. Great and friendly customer service. Located at the edge of town, still walking distance in the city.

LOVED Sparky's! I was walking by and the hanging pennants immediately caught my eye. The layout is…read moresuper neat: food and drink options are right up front, a bar sits in the middle, and there's a fantastic gift shop filled with unique items in the back. I sat at the bar, and the staff was incredibly welcoming and wonderful. They had fantastic live music from a local acoustic guitar player whose selection was absolutely perfect for relaxing with a drink. They feature a full bar, an extensive beer selection, and a few frozen cocktails. They even had a special margarita menu during my visit! I highly recommend checking out their frozen drinks, the pickle martini (or the shot version), and the French 75.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.