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!

It's ok when you grade it on the Asheville curve. I'm always craving a chicken shawarma and this…read moreplace can scratch the itch. It's not overly consistent and at times can be down right offensive but it's shawarma!

I visited here one evening with a couple friends to get food after getting drinks at a nearby bar…read more Ryan was bartender/server who was great. I order red wings and fries. The wings were HOT, fresh, and well seasoned! The fries were also really tasty. My son ordered bacon cheese burger and fries, which he enjoyed. I would definitely return when I'm in the area again. My friend and were just visiting to do some hiking!

Great atmosphere- a little on the small side but we eventually got a place to sit. Excellent beer…read moreselection and the food was top notch. No table service- you order at the bar and take a number. If you're looking to be waited on go elsewhere. Recommend the burger and wings as both were so good.

The muffins are absolutely amazing! Along with all the other vegan breakfast treats. The…read moreservice/team is nice and the setting/ambience is great for a quick bite while you're downtown or walking around.

Having been to the Merrimon location, I was terribly disappointed in the service and quality of…read morefood here. Ordered the same bowl in both locations - a world of difference. My bowl was very sparse ... Today, I stopped by mid morning for an iced Americano. There were two other customers seated, so not a busy time. The person who took my order did not make my coffee, but waited for the other person, who assumed she'd made it. Once he started working on it, they were so busy chatting and distracted that I waited way too long and to add insult to injury, during all their chatter, once he finished making my coffee, he just placed it on the counter, hidden from my view by the coffee machine and did not let me know. Awfully disappointed. Will be sure to go to Merrimon next time. PS: I love the biodegradable to go coffee cups.

great veggie options that are actually flavorful and filling and the cauliflower is top tier…read more everything i've tried has been great, and online orders are super easy/always on time. this would be a great place to stop for road trip fuel or just a quick lunch.

Amazing atmosphere great service and great food at great prices and a lot to look at when it comes…read moreto their menu & other things

Food was great - I am not a huge cheese eater but ordered the breakfast quesadilla just because I…read morewas feeling adventurous . It was good! He had the breakfast scrambler and super enjoyed it! We enjoyed the ambiance and atmosphere and hospitality! Well done! We'll be back!

Near to our Airbnb with a later opening time and therefore no line (or we were the start of the…read moreline) when they did open. It was kinda nice. We were tired and hungry and were happy to not have a wait time. I got a lavender-y brunch cocktail that was ok...turns out on the day I really just wanted coffee and didn't know it yet. They've got a good looking menu and I was pleased to find something a little interesting to have. The smoked turkey and avocado eggs benedict. A really tasty combination, but very VERY messy and difficult to eat. I also got some cheesy grits, which came as a MUCH larger serving than I anticipated. I could not finish them, no matter how good they taste! There were sports on the TVs even early in the day and it looked like a lot of locals like this spot and there were several regulars. That is the mark of a good place, for me. So overview: good food, generous helpings, good location. Would def return.

So many options to eat. I got the family special and the queso basket. All of it was delicious. The…read moreweight staff is really nice. And the outdoor seating is large enough for multiple groups. Definitely a place to hit up. If you're a vegan and visiting Asheville. We plan on coming back later in the evening for dessert, which also looks amazing and again several options.

Overhyped. Big complaint - washed my hands before we ate…read moreand they only had Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap. As a result I couldn't get the smell of peppermint off my hands. I'm talking my French fry smell like peppermint. My sandwich smells like peppermint. Seems like I'm being a Karen, but seriously this simple thing totally ruined my dining experience. Food itself was fine. Service was fine. Nothing to write home about, though the same sauce came with the "wings" as was on my salad, as was with my fries which was weird. Aok but I don't plan on going back.

Color me impressed. What a cute spot. I sat at the bar for a quick dinner and, with the help of the…read moreemployee, settled on the "cluckin' good." I had a side of steamed broccoli and kale with my indulgent sandwich. The greens were cooked perfectly, which I know sounds simple, but I so often get served limp greens that've lost their color. Now on to the sandwich... Omg. The flavors and textures were so good. I loved how crispy and crunchy the chickn was. The onion jam gave the perfect sweet balance, and the aioli tang rounded everything out. I would absolutely come back. Thank you for a great introduction to Asheville!

Absolutely loved my visit! The staff was incredibly friendly, and with so many tempting options, it…read morewas honestly hard to decide. The pastries looked unreal, so fresh. I also loved that they carry cool locally made items. I went with the chicken biscuit with gravy and the French toast. The biscuit was square-shaped and generously sized, and it was delicious, though the gravy was not quite my thing. The French toast was a winner, not too sweet and topped with fresh fruit, which was a lovely touch. The latte deserves a special shoutout because it was fabulous. Service was relatively fast, and I also appreciated the large community table. It is perfect for chatting with friends or even striking up a conversation with strangers. Customers bus their own tables. The bathrooms were clean, and parking was easy. I am already planning my next visit to try more menu items, especially the chilaquiles. Highly recommend!

I stayed within walking distance of this cute little market. I was looking for snack foods, which…read morethey had in spades. They also have plenty staples so you could shop for more substantial groceries as well.

Super cute gifts, great selection of healthy food, nice and clean. Awesome market. Nice people.read more

This is one of my favorite places in Asheville! It's not the "bougie" downtown- higher priced…read moreplaces. No offense, but it's like Cheers- where the drinks are cold, the food amazing and the servers are the bomb! The staff remembers you & makes you feel like you're really in your hometown - whether you are from here or not! **Side note: I am NATIVE! Meghan made sure we had everything we ask for & needed. We watched her run all night! That kids Nikes were smoking! She also was knowledgeable about the cocktails and menu & her boss should be proud of her sales talent! The group started with 2, then 3- then 5 and our stragglers made it a table of 7. We noticed several other large tables in her section, but she handled things like a champ! Great food, service & laid back atmosphere!

I'm not only a born & raised Ashevillian, but I legit was brought home from the hospital & raised 5…read moremins down the road from The Social, & although I am definitely partial to this part of town & grateful they're located here, they are so awesome I would make a special trip to them if I had to! They always have some super fun stuff going on-festivals, great live music, karaoke, etc-along with pool tables and darts, and the bartenders are truly great at what they do! Jason in particular makes such a fresh and delish margaritas, & he's also just fun to sit and talk to! The FOOD too ya'll, omg their specials are always !!!!! You need to come check em out, great welcoming spot with awesome bartenders, great food, billiards, AND live entertainment? Those are hard to find, and they nail it!!​

Don't be discouraged by the long line. It goes quickly, and their fresh food is worth it. It's laid…read moreback and delicious. And FYI, you don't have to get back in line for another drink. We learned that after doing it the hard way. It's really good.

There's something about our favorite unassuming gem in Asheville--HomeGrown--that just gets us. The…read morebuttermilk chicken breast smothered in mushroom gravy, the sesame greens that somehow taste both familiar and new... a little piece of the South with a twist. And honestly? Sometimes it all tastes better eaten in the car, seat warmers on, sharing bites with my best friend.