Best of the Best in Asheville, NC
Gab Bonfiglio
Use this guide to eat and drink like a local while avoiding tourist traps.
As always, use the map feature to see what spots are nearby one another!
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Coffee Shops
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OWL Bakery
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Voted best in Western North Carolina and nominated for a James beard— get ready to wait in line!
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Whisk Avl
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This drive through only gem is worth the 12 min drive west of the city. Hit this on your way to a hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway! Just be warned, they’re closed on Sundays.
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Where to Actually Drink Beer (and wine) in Western North Carolina
Among the 50+ breweries in and around Beer City, USA, these are my top picks. Click into each place for tips on what to order while you’re there! Let’s let no great beer go unsipped.
Asheville, WNC, North Carolina
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Dinner Spots
Nine Mile
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An Asheville institution with incredible Caribbean food. Go early because they don’t take reservations. You can grab a drink at tall John’s down the street if you have to wait for a table.
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White Labs Brewing Co - Asheville Kitchen & Tap
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White Labs is one of the world’s leading producers of brewers’ yeasts. And Asheville houses one of their three brick and mortar locations! At this one, they make delicious pizzas using their own yeast in the crust.
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Jettie Rae's Oyster House
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I doubted that seafood could be good in the mountains until I tried Jetti Rae’s.
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Mehfil
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We love an Indian-owned and run Indian restaurant. Skip the line at Chai Pani for this spot, or for the more casual sister restaurant next store, Dilbar.
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Cocktail Bars
The Bar at Table
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The Golden Pineapple
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A whimsical cocktail list with delicious and creative bar snacks to match.
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Little Jumbo
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Unbelievable cocktails, dance parties every Saturday and jazz on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Crucible
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If they ask if you’re a member, don’t be alarmed. You can sign up for $1!
Catch me here at least once a week drinking a Negroni with mezcal. Or a high life.
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As always, thanks for reading, and please do leave a tip if you found this helpful! For further recommendations, check out my complete Asheville shop page.
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Asheville, North Carolina Travel Shop
I live here, so I know :)
My guides reliably and consistently steer you away from the tourist attractions. That isn’t to say you should not go to the Biltmore! But use the guides below to experience Asheville like a local.
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Gab Bonfiglio
📍Asheville, NC
Your certified beer expert specializing in culinary, road trip, and budget travel. Beer, coffee, mezcal, and natural wine guides to come!
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Best of the Best in Asheville, NC
Gab Bonfiglio
Use this guide to eat and drink like a local while avoiding tourist traps.
As always, use the map feature to see what spots are nearby one another!
20 Places • 6 Saves • ago
Free
Coffee Shops
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Add to
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Add to
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Bakeries
OWL Bakery
@gabdrinksbeer
Voted best in Western North Carolina and nominated for a James beard— get ready to wait in line!
Add to
Details
Whisk Avl
@gabdrinksbeer
This drive through only gem is worth the 12 min drive west of the city. Hit this on your way to a hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway! Just be warned, they’re closed on Sundays.
Add to
Details
Brunch Spots
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Details
Add to
Details
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Details
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Details
Breweries
I have a whole guide built around my favorite spots! Linked here:
Free
Where to Actually Drink Beer (and wine) in Western North Carolina
Among the 50+ breweries in and around Beer City, USA, these are my top picks. Click into each place for tips on what to order while you’re there! Let’s let no great beer go unsipped.
Asheville, WNC, North Carolina
Curated by Gab Bonfiglio
13 Places • 2 Saves • ago
Details
Dinner Spots
Nine Mile
@gabdrinksbeer
An Asheville institution with incredible Caribbean food. Go early because they don’t take reservations. You can grab a drink at tall John’s down the street if you have to wait for a table.
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
White Labs Brewing Co - Asheville Kitchen & Tap
@gabdrinksbeer
White Labs is one of the world’s leading producers of brewers’ yeasts. And Asheville houses one of their three brick and mortar locations! At this one, they make delicious pizzas using their own yeast in the crust.
Add to
Details
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
@gabdrinksbeer
I doubted that seafood could be good in the mountains until I tried Jetti Rae’s.
Add to
Details
Mehfil
@gabdrinksbeer
We love an Indian-owned and run Indian restaurant. Skip the line at Chai Pani for this spot, or for the more casual sister restaurant next store, Dilbar.
Add to
Details
Cocktail Bars
The Bar at Table
@gabdrinksbeer
Add to
Details
The Golden Pineapple
@gabdrinksbeer
A whimsical cocktail list with delicious and creative bar snacks to match.
Add to
Details
Little Jumbo
@gabdrinksbeer
Unbelievable cocktails, dance parties every Saturday and jazz on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Add to
Details
Crucible
@gabdrinksbeer
If they ask if you’re a member, don’t be alarmed. You can sign up for $1!
Catch me here at least once a week drinking a Negroni with mezcal. Or a high life.
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
As always, thanks for reading, and please do leave a tip if you found this helpful! For further recommendations, check out my complete Asheville shop page.
Free
Asheville, North Carolina Travel Shop
I live here, so I know :)
My guides reliably and consistently steer you away from the tourist attractions. That isn’t to say you should not go to the Biltmore! But use the guides below to experience Asheville like a local.
Curated by Gab Bonfiglio
3 Saves • ago
Details
* * *
CURATED BY
Gab Bonfiglio
📍Asheville, NC
Your certified beer expert specializing in culinary, road trip, and budget travel. Beer, coffee, mezcal, and natural wine guides to come!
Follow me on IG for photos of my latest adventures.
Click the website icon to book a virtual beer class with me!
Send A Tip
Support Gab Bonfiglio’s work.
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$10
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$50
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Feeling overwhelmed?
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✓
"Research places for beach trips this winter."
✓
"Help me plan a romantic getaway to Milan."
✓
"Find and book kid-friendly activities in Paris."
✓
"Curate a walking tour of historic Berlin."
✓
"Suggest wineries worth visiting in Napa."
You can relax now :)