Sometimes you just good simple food, no fancy dining room, no parking hassle, not paying a kings…read moreransom to eat out, and waiting forever for your food. Well, Celebrity's Hotdog has got all-those basis covered! Easy to find, ample parking, easy ordering, and quick receiving your food. On a Saturday around Noon, getting a little busy, several booths available. Placed our order, 2 hot dogs all the way, drinks , fries and onion rings, paid and got our food within 5 minutes. All good, all hot and even our order was taken by Robert Pressley! If you are a 1990's to 2000's NASCAR fan, definitely are thrilled to meet him. Great service and good atmosphere. Wondering to myself why we have not tried earlier. Put on the repeat list for us.

After stopping by the arboretum to see the trolls, it was time to grab a small lunch on our way…read moreback to downtown Asheville. We passed Celebrity's Hotdogs on the way to the trolls, and agreed to give it a try on the way home. We arrived around 2:30, so definitely off peak dining time, which was nice. We walked in and right up to the counter, and after a quick review of the menu went with a #1, a hot dog all the way, chips and a canned drink for $6! I explored the space a little while I waited for them to call my order number. The walls are covered floor to ceiling with nascar memorabilia...well, even parts of the ceiling. Not my thing, but I know others will appreciate it The food didn't take long, and it hit the spot. Tasty dog, generous toppings, friendly staff and a great price. Honestly, this probably best deal you'll get in Asheville. I'd definitely recommend this spot to others traveling in the area, especially on a budget.

We ate pizza already so we tried the desserts. A yummy vegan lemon cookie and a fantastic chocolate…read morechip brownie peanut butter cheesecake "delight". At that's what I'd call it. :-) The point is, the food is great so give it a try! Highly recommended.

I have eaten food from Blue Collar Diner several times. Always has great food and great service!read more

We came here for a quick lunch during our day in Black Mountain…read more Atmosphere: Veranda is located in the cute little town of Black Mountain. The cafe is quaintly decorated on the inside. It is very nice and clean. They let us park our stroller at the front. Restrooms: They have two single use restrooms. One has a changing pad for babies. Both of their restrooms were very clean. Service: We were warmly welcomed and served from the minute we entered Veranda. All the staff was soooo friendly and passionate about what they do. I felt right at home! You can also tell this is a place where locals go because some of the staff knew guests by name. Food: The food was fantastic. I had their 'Hungarian Mushroom Soup' which was delicious! My husband had one of their sandwiches and loved it. We will definitely back if we return to Black Mountain!

Inside is very beautiful and cozy. It is a nice little place to stop for lunch…read more Our server today, and other employees were all very nice. Our server was quick and so was the time we got our food after ordering. The bread, cheese and vegetables were fresh and tasty. The grilled chicken in my sandwich was very chewy and tough. It did not have a lot of flavor to it. It was a bland, white piece of chicken with little to no seasoning. It appeared and tasted liked it were boiled chicken breasts.

Classic old school diner. Soup was fantastic and the grilled cheese on sourdough was a great…read moreselection. Very local kind of place. Staff were very friendly and checked on us frequently. Fun place to just hang out around the Main Street . Ice cream selections are numerous.

Fun place to grab an ice cream cone or have lunch while exploring Old Fort, NC. We had an ice cream…read morecone (cookies and cream!) then visited a museum and several other places, then came back later for lunch. Staff is very friendly and food is good and reasonably priced. And the place has a cozy atmosphere as well - we saw a fair amount of regulars come in for lunch while were we there which is generally a good sign. :)

Very good burgers, dogs, fries, and service. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating under umbrellas.read more

We have been meaning to try this place for sometime. Well, today was the day. This easy to find…read morefood truck has ample parking and seating areas. There are umbrellas on the picnic tables out front to keep the customers comfortable. We ordered the cheeseburger with onion rings. It's a big, and flavorful burger prepared fully dressed. The onion rings were crispy, just as we like them. Service was very friendly. Everything is made to order, so expect to wait a few minutes, but better fresh than premade. We took our food home but it would have been just as easy to eat on site. As a bonus, they do accept credit cards. We highly recommend Forke In The Road.

A good local place to eat in Black Mountain. Order first and then grab a seat. You might need to…read moreshare a tables on a large table if you are alone just a couple. They have unique dishes and names for them. I can't remember the name. It was a biscuit with a piece of fried chicken, bacon, cheese and a ton of gravy. For those of you outside of the south this is not uncommon but finding a good biscuit and gravy can be a challenge. This is a good hometown place to eat with friendly service.

Oh, my. Life. Changing!! We drove around downtown BM…read morethinking we'd eat at one of those rustic touristy places. Bad idea. Long lines!! We drove around a bit, then decided to head up Hwy 70 to Asheville and settle for a chain place. We almost passed this place up but decided to take a look. It's located in a nondescript strip block of businesses. But once you get inside... Charming decor, awesome service and those biscuits. The size of softballs!! And the grits. To die for!! We will be back!!

Los Nenes is a hidden gem to grab some authentic tacos & some baked goods. It is tucked away in a…read morestrip mall. The tacos were large and Delia. The asada were packed to the gills! Totally worth the money! Go give Los Nenes a try!

Taco review! TL;DR - get the carnitas, only available on weekends. It's hard to spend a better…read more$2.50. When I heard that the creator of the Asheville Taco Map named our local panaderia and Latin market Los Nenes one of his top stops for tacos, I was excited. That plus the fact that they serve carnitas on the weekend and I already stop in regularly to buy their fantastic homemade salsa, and this had to happen ASAP. So after binge-watching Netflix's "Taco Chronicles," we got in line the next possible Saturday behind lots of hungry families ordering steaming catering trayfuls of carnitas and chicharrones by the pound. It all looked great and we definitely over-ordered tacos. We settled on two carnitas, two barbacoa de borrego (lamb v. beef, thank you Google Translate), and one lengua and chicken taco each. The taquero behind the counter was all smiles and kindly let us sample the chicken to make sure the spice-level was OK for our sensitive babe (consider it toddler-approved). Good to know: 1) pay at the grocery register after you order, before you eat in/carryout; 2) don't forget to toss a couple bucks in the empty jug on top of the deli case labeled "propinas gracias"; 3) beans and rice are only available weekdays; 4) watch out for small bone chips in the barbacoa. The meats all seem to be made in house, while, according to the article, Los Nenes sources the tortillas from Georgia (https://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/dining/2019/07/01/ashevilles-10-best-tacos-according-taco-map-creator-luis-martinez/1489531001/). The person behind the counter warms the tortillas to order in a panini press and makes the tacos right in front of you. (Try not to drool on the window glass.). Then get in line to pay the cashier and head up the steps to the refrigerator area to grab your preferred toppings, pickles, lime wedges, and house-made salsa (the green is gluten-free; haven't confirmed about the red, but probably). As a condiment junkie and raw-onion hater, this was the ideal setup for me to customize each bite. My stomach is growling just remembering! The tacos are overstuffed with meat and come encased in two thin, pliable corn tortillas. The meltingly tender, moist carnitas were our favorite, especially topped with some acidic toppings to blast through the rich meat. A little sprinkle of salt and squeeze of fresh lime, and they were totally crave-worthy. The barbacoa were also tasty, if a little less thrilling. Lengua we both found a bit dry and gamey - much better elsewhere. Chicken is breast strips stewed with peppers and onions and a tad bland on its own but a good bite with salsa. And the salsa roja is off the hook with charred pepper bits and a good dose of salt - so addictive. Overall I think there are better taco joints, notably Muñoz and the Los Tacotes truck in front of Root Bar in EAVL. And it's definitely a no-frills experience at Los Nenes - you're eating in a little butcher shop/bakery/grocery market. But Los Nenes is the first taco joint here I've found making traditional confit-ed carnitas. And they are really good! The line of folks hailing from Latin America knows what's up. We will definitely be back for carnitas! And I recommend buying the $1 Styrofoam cups of their homemade salsa anytime you want an upgrade for your chips, stews, or sauces at home. Thank me later :)

Adorable little cottage that has both indoor and outdoor seating. We loved the ambiance; there were…read moretons of rustic and farmhouse decorations. You order at the counter and they have a display of baked goods. There's alcoholic drinks as well as a whole menu of espresso/coffee. Their food was so good that I devoured everything and wasted no time taking a photo for Yelp (oops!). I got the Chokes on Eggs which I 10/10 recommend! The fried artichoke was unique and everything was so savory. My friends got Benedicts and everyone's plates were emptied.

Went here for brunch. Order at the counter and food is…read morebrought to you when it's ready. The issue is that they seemed to forget about our order.... My Heavenly Hash Bowl was not very flavorful. The potatoes arrived cold and not fully cooked. I didn't like it and didn't eat much beyond the egg and avocado ingredients. My husband enjoyed his bayou bowl, but they forgot his order of grits. The grits were cheesy and tasty. The place is kitschy and has some charm. Sound levels can get a little high making it a little hard to hear fellow diners. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking is by luck on the street.