Got here around 930 and had a bit of a wait. Better be good!…read more So the wait was not too bad. Looked over the menu. I landed on the bodega and Deb got the fried green tomatoes. The bodega was amazing. Nice bacon and ham and a soft brioche bun. Lots of American cheese. Delicious. Grab a side smack sauce to dip. Debs fried green tomatoes were really good too. Crunchy and green! Really nice. Chill local vibe but you can see there were tourists like us there too. It is worth the wait!

What a terrific experience. Our big group of 12.5 (toddler) came in for Sunday breakfast and they…read moreaccommodated us in the back room with great service and delicious food. There wasn't an empty plate on our table, so we all enjoyed what we ate including myself and the Fish and Grits. Easy walk down College from the AC Hotel if you're staying there. There is a separate menu for the weekends from the weekday so you may wish to look ahead.

This was hands down the best Middle Eastern food I've ever had, and I lived in San Francisco for…read morealmost 20 years, a city frequently cited as having the most restaurants per capita. My meat-eating, BBQ lovin' Southern boyfriend tasted my vegetarian platter and said he would order that next time, their food is THAT good.

We really enjoyed our time in Asheville...this restaurant was within easy walking distance of our…read morehotel (Townplace Suites by Marriott). I really enjoyed my falafel gyro for dinner. It came with lettuce, hummus, tahini salad, and pickle with a large portion of potatoes harra. Everything was delicious! There was a very good beer selection as well including Egyptian and Lebanese brews. Ambiance, pricing, and service were all on point. No room for dessert this time...

I haven't found an enormous amount of Middle Eastern cuisine in Asheville, but this place brought…read morethe vibe. It's small and unassuming in a strip mall in West Asheville. My takeout was ready on time. While the falafel roll still might have been better fresh, I wanted something that I could plausibly eat several hours later on a mountain without a ton of restaurants nearby, and that choice worked out well. Many falafel rolls come with add-ons that I don't like, but the pickled turnip offering here was both flavorful and colorful. I also got their fries, drizzles with tahini and parsley, which is a good way to eat fries. A case of baked goods and a small market section of canned items were also available. There was certainly space to eat inside or out for someone without my travel schedule. It's also notable that in addition to the usual falafel, they offer ample vegan options as befits the Asheville community, including a house seitan and some other vegetable and fake meat options. I was happy with what I got, but the choice is always appreciated.

While keeping in mind that this is an extremely informal and casual sort of restaurant with counter…read moreservice, I still have to say that the service is excellent. I have had falafel in various places all over the country and in Europe and this is in my top two! The Falafel is excellent, the portions are large and everything I have tried at Gypsy Queen has been delicious. I've brought several friends to the restaurant and they have all loved it. Gypsy Queen is one of my go-to places whenever I'm in Asheville. I live in Barnardsville and sometimes I go down there just to have some falafel. Try it for yourself!

What a great find! We heard about it from someone we met, and Bargello did not disappoint. Located…read moreoff the lobby of the Hotel Arras. Incredible ambiance - clean and contemporary. The food was amazing! Sophia the hostess was so kind settling us in and our server Rachel was wonderful! We will definitely make time for Bargello the next time we are in Asheville.

Nice restaurant inside the Kimpton Arras. The staff were very kind but service was quite slow for…read moreus on a Friday night. We were expecting to be in and out in an hour but were there for 2 hours. Food was not bad. Our favorite was the octopus appetizer, tender octopus over a tasty bed of veggie and chorizo. We also ordered the bucatini carbonara which was tasty. The short rib pizza was a bit too saucy and salty for us. The broccolini side was good. We got the turtle cheesecake and it was quite heavy, I didn't realize it was a deconstructed cheesecake. Overall not a bad option and convenient if you are a hotel guest, but there are plenty of other restaurants nearby to try.

Fig was a pleasant surprise for a late lunch in Biltmore Village. After a full morning of…read moresightseeing in the River Arts District, we stopped at Fig for something simple, but also had low expectations since the surrounding area seemed a bit touristy. We had the pup in tow so we were forced to sit outside on the patio where it was quite chilly. However, they offered us outdoor space heaters which kept us perfectly warm. Our server was super friendly and gave us great recommendations. I started with a cup of hot coffee but was quickly convinced to follow it up with a glass of red wine. I had to order the bolognese after recommendation from the server and it was fantastic. The pasta was al dente and the red sauce was tasty. I also tried the seasonal soup - the butternut squash, which was hearty and perfect on such a cold day. The egg salad sandwich was STACKED and topped with smoked salmon. Everything we tried was delicious - I'm sad to see they were impacted by Helene but hope to see them reopen soon!!

My friend recently had her bridal luncheon here for her wedding in Asheville. This spot is SO cute!…read moreThey set us up at a table on patio and it was perfect weather. The mimosas were so tasty and they definitely didn't skip out on the champagne. We split some charcuterie, salads and BLT and everything was amazingly delicious. I will most definitely be back when I'm in Asheville!

FFB have amazing food! Last Friday they came out to my work and I tried them for the first time! I…read morehad the falafel deluxe and it was so tasty. That night my wife and I went to a concert at Pisgah Brewery in Black Mountain (which has great beer/tunes) and FFB were hanging out selling grub! I loved the falafel so much I tried the BBQ wrap that had a great tangy coleslaw and jalapeno hush-puppies....incredible flavor and texture combination. I also got a bowl of the Pork chili...the spice was right on and whole dish was bursting with fresh ingredients! I will be back and you should check them out ASAP!!!

The "classic" falafel wrap is amazing - with tons of great flavors, fresh ingredients, and hot…read moresauces to top it off as you wish. Their falafel is perfectly crispy and moist and the olive/artichoke tapenade was delicious! I'd eat here again anytime!

I recently had the pleasure of eating at the Early Girl Eatery in Asheville, NC. The food and…read moreservice were unbelievable. Infact, i dined there several times throughout my vacation. I hope visitors take note that this eatery is well worth a visit. BTW...the staff was very professional, friendly and efficient. see you next year. Michele W.

Arrived around 10:30, we were seated in the back dining room. Spacious. Menu had several items that…read morewe wanted to try. I loved that that they seemed to have a BBQ flair to a lot of their options. At the bottom of their menu they listed several local vendors that they worked with that you could go visit and check out the products further. I highly recommend one of these locations for breakfast or brunch!

SCW and I stopped into Laughing Seed Cafe recently while staying nearby. I looked into Yelp and saw…read morethey are a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and I always like to support locals. We arrived during a staff meeting concluding and fortunately we were welcomed in. I ordered the Harmony Bowl, while SCW got the Rueben. I ordered a local pilsner while we waited and enjoyed it. Our order came out about 10 minutes after and we were on our way. I was struck by the weight of our take out. Only a few items but yeah, it was heavy. I really enjoyed the Harmony bowl. So much fresh veggies, great tempeh, and yes the veggies! Really good, not salty, not soaked in oil. Really, really good. SCW oradered the Rueben. Really good as well. Great vegan rueben that wasn't soaked in oil. Laughing seed was awesome. The people were great and so welcoming. Give Laughing Seed Cafe a chance. I'm sure you'll enoy it.

This restaurant was so good we had to go back again. I'm a vegetarian and was in heaven with all…read morethe vegan food, but my friends - who are not vegetarian - enjoyed everything just as much as I did! Every single dish we got was delicious. I got the miso eggplant and the Thai coconut curry, both of which were so delicious. The entire staff was so nice and all had great recommendations and the restaurant was very cute and comfortable.

We hit up this food truck, which serves plant-based cuisine, at the Enka-Candler Tailgate Market…read more The falafel was next-level good, featuring deeply flavorful and super-fresh ingredients. The fries were masterfully prepared, with a supple interior and a beautifully crunchy exterior. Eat these exquisite spuds fresh out of the fryer for a world-class experience.

Hello this is your daily PSA to find and try Tahini Jar. Not only is the good one of a kind and…read moreperfectly prepared, the owners are so sweet and authentic. I tracked them down at AB tech (schedule online). The truck may be small but it's mighty. And might cute. They offer a variety of middle eastern food- not a lot of options but in my opinion when a place has a speciality, they tend to do it better. And this place does it best. I opted for a falafel wrap and it might have been the best one I've ever had. The falafel and tahini was perfectly seasoned. The bread was some of the fluffiest bread ever. Perfect amount inside and in total. I'm not a fry girl but I'd make an exception for these folks. The price is very fair for some incredible plant based, delicious, homemade food. A win for us vegetarians (and those who just enjoy good food). Next time I'll remind myself to opt for no pickles- my mistake haha. Point is, there will def be a next time. Yum.

If I had $1 million sitting around, I'd buy a house in Montford just to be able to walk to this…read moreneighborhood spot. Great decor and service. We had the salmon bowl, delicious and served with a great curry, though would like more spice. Plantains are excellent. Off notes: 1. Natty bread is just greasy and not too good. 2. They only serve their own beer which has limited selection. We had the stout and the Pilsner but would have liked some more complex beers.

Last night was our second visit to Nine Mile. My husband and I decided anytime we visit Ashville,…read morewe MUST come back to Nine Mile. They had a couple locations but this is the one we have tried so far. The food is the best I've had since moving to North Carolina. It's elevated Caribbean food in a casual style setting. The aroma off my green coconut curry just makes you feel warm inside! It paired well with the Ahi Tuna, gently seared and rare on the inside. It came with sweet roasted plantains and a mango salsa that cut through the richness of the curry. All on top of basmati rice. This restaurant offers a plethora of vegetarian options. Super important for my husband. We had the most wonderful server too! I wish I got his name. Over all, this is a place you can't leave Ashville with out visiting.