We found this gem on a morning walk during our stay in Asheville. We grabbed one of their…read more sandwiches (Italian Grinder) from the cooler and a few other things for our hike. The sandwich was delicious!! Everything was so fresh! We loved it so much that we went back every morning before our hikes to get sandwiches for the remainder of our stay!! Bonus that the staff is super friendly!!

This was my first time ever visiting Asheville, and somehow one of the places I'll remember most…read morefrom the trip is a sandwich shop/bodega. I stopped in my first day and got the LT sandwich, which was amazing, but I ended up spending almost as much time looking around the store as I did eating. They have everything from local mustards and honey to tinned fish, seasonings, and a whole section from a local creamery with ice cream, yogurt, smoothies, etc. Everything seems thoughtfully picked out and locally sourced when possible, without having the ridiculous prices you sometimes expect from a place like this. The staff was also amazing--genuinely friendly, helpful, and happy to talk about the food and everything they carry. I liked the place enough that, despite having an entire city of restaurants I'd never tried before, I came back the very next day. This time I got the grinder, which ended up being my favorite, along with the roast beef, which was also delicious. Between the sandwiches, the people, and the frankly ridiculous amount of good shit packed into the store, everything about this place was great. There are plenty of places I didn't get a chance to try while I was in Asheville, but I have absolutely no regrets using two lunches on this one. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Shoutout to one of the owners- Patty- goes out of his way to take care of customers

An absolutely perfect lunch spot - SO glad we made the walk from downtown to try our luck at…read moreMother. This cosy, comfortable cafe is part-bakery, part-restaurant, and has a beautiful patio for warmer days. The front of house team was all female the day we went, and worked together as a powerhouse to get through the busy lunchtime rush. We were seated pretty quickly at the bar area, so we were able to watch the kitchen at work. The team all seemed so organized and efficient - like watching masters at work! Food and drink menu options are delightful, and we really enjoyed the quiche (seasonal vegetables) and the insanely delicious beet and citrus salad. Portions are very generous and food comes out quickly. The server talked us through wine options by the glass, gave tasters and great recommendations. We later learned that Mother supplies bread to other restaurants in the area - no surprise, it was fantastic. Will be returning every time we're in the area.

FIRST OF ALL.. The greeting - no good morning - no welcome- just a surly man telling us that…read moretables were communal - whatever. So rude! SECOND OF ALL... Without a doubt the LOUDEST restaurant I have ever eaten in in my entire life. Add the noise of the diners to the background thump of unnecessary music - horrific! Mostly uncomfortable seating where it is definitely quieter outside, but not all under cover and a wooden splintery picnic table. NOPE! THIRD OF ALL : Lovely, smiling and efficient waitstaff, but did not make up for Mr. Rude at the door. FOURTH - food is very tasty and pretty overpriced. DONE

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!

Food & service were incredible! We ordered ahead, Chopped Cheesie & Hot Rachel on Rye with a side…read moreof fries and the food was hot and freshly prepped when we picked it up. The drive through for pick up orders was so nice! Highly recommend.

Decent sandwich shop with reasonable ingredients. I don't think they make their bread in-house, and…read moreit shows. We opted for the club on a croissant and the Italian Sub. Neither of which wowed us, but they didn't disappoint either....To put it short, we won't be back for any reason. No foul on the shop, it just lacked pizzaz or something that stood out. Value is a plus, good bang for your buck. They did have a good bit of outside seating with plenty of shade.

Awesome atmosphere, super nice staff, and hands down some of, if not THE, best biscuits I've ever…read morehad in my life. And I've had a lot of biscuits in my life. I went with the sausage egg and cheese biscuit, and my wife got the yogurt bowl. We decided last minute to share the fried chicken biscuit, mainly because we both wanted to try the fried chicken, and we'd heard the biscuits alone were worth the visit, so we preemptively decided we'd deconstruct the chicken biscuit and eat it in pieces. The country sausage was awesome, the souffléd egg was a nice touch, and I think the cheese on my biscuit might have been a white American? It went great with the sausage and egg. The fried chicken was super well seasoned, and very juicy. I also got a cold brew and my wife got what she said was the best chai latte she'd ever had. If I had one complaint--and it's really not one--it's that the biscuit is too much for the contents within. I say it's not a complaint because it's a simple fix--you just pull off one of the biscuit halves and use that for dipping in jam. We'll definitely be back here. 10/10 experience.

I don't know how they pull it off, but the biscuit has the perfect contrast: a crisp, snappy bite…read moreon the outside, followed by an inside that's tender without being too dense or too soft. Best biscuit I've ever had.

The food & service here is always consistently good! Recently ate here and tried the Fried Green…read moretomatoes for the first time! 2 was really hard in the middle but the flavor of the purple cabbage slaw underneath them is amazing! For entrees I had the club sandwich with sweet potato fries and my fiancée had the Reuben sandwich with regular fries. Clean and very modern with big wooden tables and outdoor seating and features an indoor bar for an everything vibe! Noise is not a problem!

Solid spot for a Southern-style breakfast. The food is fast, affordable, generously portioned, and…read morequite flavorful. They do traditional Southern staples especially well, including grits and country-fried steak, and the fried chicken was pretty good too. Their biscuits are a bit different from the classic Southern style--more fluffy than crumbly--but my friend loved them. The service was very efficient, though at times we felt a bit rushed. For example, a server cleared my plate while I was still eating my biscuit and didn't ask whether I was finished. We were a little surprised by that, especially since the restaurant wasn't even busy. The food deserves a four star, but the service made it a bit lacking. The ambiance was excellent. The space is large, with indoor and outdoor seating options, booths, tables, and bar seating. There's also plenty of room between parties, making it feel comfortable and relaxed despite its size.

During our weekend visit to Asheville, there weren't a lot of places open on a Sunday night near…read moredowntown Asheville to grab a bite, but we stumbled upon Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Sadly, they weren't busy at all, but we really liked the "funky" vibe and the large covered outdoor seating area they offered. We ordered drinks and food at the bar and then grabbed a high top outside. Since I like cucumber water, I ordered the Coolcumber - a golden ale brewed with cucumber, juniper, & basil. It was delicious and refreshing. For dinner, we ordered the Kale Caesar Salad and Mortadella Pizza (formerly the Bologna Pizza...or vice versa). Both the salad and pizza were generously portioned and perfect for two of us to share. Let's start with the salad. O.M.G. It is one of the best kale salads -- if not THE best kale salad -- I've ever had. They took care to massage the leaves with the dressing to make them very tender, then it was topped with a mound of shredded Parmesan cheese. So incredibly tasty. If you've ever turned your nose up at kale, this will change your mind. Next up was the Mortadella/Bologna pizza. It was wood-fired to char the crust and then covered in sauce, mozzarella, mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachio pesto. Having recently been to Italy, these were all ingredients I was still craving. It was delicious. The food was crave-worthy. The drink menu is extensive. The staff was all really friendly and welcoming. And the atmosphere was awesomely funky. I'd definitely return.

I really can't believe I haven't rated this place. My husband and I have been here many many times…read more We love the Funkatorium! If you love sour beer, this is the place for you. They have a great food menu selection too. We got the fried barrata, which was super flavorful and yummy! Could have used more bread though. The bread to cheese/sauce ratio was off a little. They have a nice outdoor seating area, some of it covered. We will continue to come here!

Perfect! If you were to imagine the perfect luncheonette... This place would be it! Black and…read morewhite tiled floors, green curtains, a beautiful countertop. Everything is picture perfect. You order at the cash register and then find a seat. The staff is very welcoming and warm. I was there with two other friends and we ordered three entrées and we wanted to share. The kitchen cut them up and served them so that we could all taste everything. Down to giving us each two onion rings! Lol Now for the food...perfect. It came quick. It came hot. It came delicious. We had the sweet sausage, a cheeseburger, and a Philly cheesesteak. Everything was just the way I remember from childhood. Walk don't run to this great little spot in Woodfin!

This place is an absolute gem!! The service, the location, the people amazing!!…read more I've drove by this place 50 times or more and the parking lot is ALWAYS packed with cars. Walking in I was greeted with hello and a big smile. The menu was simple and straight forward!! I finally decided on the Carolina Hotdogs with fries. Everything was cooked to order. The smell of fries made me drive home faster lol. When I got home and opened the containers I was blown away of the size of the hotdogs. They both were grilled, topped with homemade chili and slaw plus onions and mustard. I could only eat one and of course the well seasoned fries. They are only opened 11am-3pm Tuesday thru Saturday.

All Day Darling is a 2025 Michelin-recognized spot, and what a surprise and cute name!!!…read more While exploring near Grove Arcade, I searched Yelp for a local brunch place and found this gem. Like many cafés in Asheville, it's a self-bussing establishment, so guests return their own dishes after eating. The cafe is charming, with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were warm, welcoming, and food was very good. We ordered drinks which was okay...next time I'll opt for water. Luckily, the Buddha Bowl and the breakfast sandwich served on a perfectly baked biscuit, and both were fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I even bought their after-meal herbal tonic a try--not sure if it worked, but like to try it to give my stomach more energy and room to eat!!!

It's not often a breakfast spot makes its way onto my Michelin radar. So when I saw this bad boy…read morepop up during my first trip to Asheville, I knew I had to check it out. I figured I'd have to get there right when they opened to beat the crowd. Then I hit snooze about a thousand times and stumbled in a few hours later. Somehow there were only three people in line. While the cashier at the counter cut me off after I ordered two items, telling me I was "going too fast"... I thought she was about to ruin my morning. Turns out she was an angel, guiding me to the light. She recommended The Standard, which I assumed was just a basic-ass breakfast sandwich, then told me to get it on the biscuit instead of the bread/roll/bun/whatever. That flaky, buttery, soft biscuit made me feel like I was in heaven. And don't forget the herb mayo--the cherry on top of one of the best milkshakes... I mean sandwiches... I've ever had. The lavender, fairy-dust, moon-water, up-your-ass spritzer seasonal special or whatever the hell it was... also delicious. Such an amazing way to start my day that when I told my friends about it, they immediately wanted to go for lunch. I RARELY, IF EVER, EAT AT THE SAME RESTAURANT TWICE IN ONE DAY. By lunchtime I felt like I should've been getting employee discounts. Hell, it was so damn hot in Asheville I bought one of their tank tops after breakfast... then came back wearing it for lunch like I'd worked there for years. I'll spare you the details of everything we ordered, but let me tell you this: not a single complaint. And that's saying something with the group of professional complainers I seem to have surrounded myself with. If you're reading this, lady at the counter--you were right. I hope you're out there telling other lost souls they're going too fast... and to get the biscuit. Asheville might've gotten the Michelin recognition, but you deserve a star too. Verdict: I'd eat here twice in one day again

Tried Daddy Mac's Down Home Drive-In while I was in Asheville for the weekend, and it was such a…read morefun spot! The whole place has a really cool, laid-back vibe with tons of personality. The decor gives you that classic down-home Southern feel, and they even have an area set up for live music. The band was getting ready as we were finishing dinner, so we didn't get to hear them play, but it definitely looked like a fun place to hang out, eat, and listen to some music. The nachos were SO good! They were loaded, full of flavor, and honestly one of my favorite parts of the meal. We also got the BBQ spread so we could try a little bit of everything. The brisket, smoked wings, and pulled pork were all delicious. The meat was definitely the highlight! The collards were probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant. I could've easily eaten a whole bowl of them and been perfectly happy! The baked beans had a pretty strong beer flavor, so those weren't really my thing. The potato salad could've used a little more seasoning too, but overall, there was plenty of food and everything had that comforting, casual down-home feel. I also tried the fresh lemonade, and it was really good...bright, refreshing, and definitely tasted fresh. It was $5 a glass, which is a little pricey for lemonade, but I still enjoyed it and thought it was a nice addition to the meal. And only had one glass. Thanks to the waiter for letting me know as I wanted a refill! Overall, Daddy Mac's was a great experience! Between the amazing nachos, flavorful meats, incredible collards, fun decor, and live music setup, it feels like the kind of place where you could easily spend a few hours eating, relaxing, and enjoying the atmosphere. I'd definitely go back, especially when there's a band playing!

4.5/5 stars. Our first time here, we were drawn in because…read moreof the BBQuterie board (genius idea, love it!!). Mama Mac (BBQterie board)- Brisket was cooked perfectly, but did not have much flavor or seasoning. Pulled pork was my favorite of what we had- that was seasoned wonderfully and cooked perfect. The wings (dry rubbed and smoked) were yum. Collards were good. Baked beans were good but super sweet. Cole slaw was nothing special. Pickles were super sweet as well. The BBQ sauces were great we tried all 3. Our favorite was the cheerwine one. They were out of 2 appetizers and potato salad which was supposed to come with the barbequterie board, so they let us choose what to sub it with. We picked cowboy caviar which ended up being okay, not much flavor there. The salad in a jar was good, you dump it into a bowl yourself. The jar was great because everything on the salad was portioned perfectly! Loved the chicken in the salad too. Only waited a few minutes for a table at 2:30p on a Sunday holiday weekend. There is an attached free parking lot and we were able to get a spot, but when we left there were no spots left and someone was waiting for our spot. There is street parking as well.