Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Blue Ridge Mountains

"Sunshine Sammies brings Asheville delectable cookie and ice cream sandwich combos to residents and visitors, alike, 7 days a week. Yes, you can build your own sandwich, and they also have some classic combos like cookie dough ice cream between chocolate chip cookies and salted carmel ice cream between chocolate cookies. Seasonally, Sunshine Sammies will mix up their small-batch ice cream flavors so that you can try flavors like Blueberry Basil, Key Lime, or get a little wild with “Corn Dog.” Gluten or dairy allergies?"

"Summer hours: Sunday-Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-11pm. Known for their handmade (huge!) ice cream sandwiches, Sunshine Sammies started out as a solar powered pushcart in the summer of 2013. Now with a physical location, they also have pushcarts and a vintage ice cream truck named Sunny that can be seen around town."

"Values-led, Vermont-based ice cream company with locally owned and operated Scoop Shops, known for its euphoric flavors and commitment to using high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients."

"Line was long and moving slowly, got a pint out of the freezer to avoid the wait and it was freezer burnt."

"Morning: Grab a hearty breakfast at The Corner Kitchen(3 Boston Way)in Biltmore Village or, for lighter fare, visit Well-Bred Bakery & Café(6 Boston Way) for freshly baked scones and an assortment of coffees. After breakfast be sure to check out Biltmore Village. Originally the staging area for servants at the nearby estate of the same name, the village has become an attraction in itself, offering popular shops and restaurants within a tree-lined historic district."

"Down the street from the downtown location of White Duck Taco is a popular Chinese restaurant called The Noodle Shop. It looks simple and unassuming, especially next to some of the fancier restaurants downtown but the taste of the food was great!. They do have 2-3 tables that are dog friendly outside their patio area, however it isn’t a lot so it could fill up fast."

"Ice Cream And Frozen Yogurt delivery spots are open until 9pm in Asheville. Check out the spots that are open late near you by entering your delivery address."

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"This is a family-owned and run brewery that started out in a home as a hobby, as so many of the greats do. They have two very special locations – one is a cozy speakeasy downtown and the other is underground in West Asheville with plenty of decks and patios for outdoor lounging and sipping. Both were built within previously abandoned buildings."

"One World sits tucked down an alley just off the main square in downtown Asheville. Don’t miss their New World IPA, Queen of the Forest, or their Mosaic S.M.A.S.H., a dry-hopped gose."

"South Slope, Biltmore Village, MorgantonThe so-called “Craft Beer of the Carolinas” lives up to its slogan with its regional footprint stretching from two Asheville locations to the original Morganton taproom and production brewery east of Asheville plus a production/taproom in Charlotte. Catawba also owns South Carolina’s Palmetto Brewing, where they’ve kept that historic brewery’s branding and beer lineup intact. All that expansion means they’re doing something right, and that something is brewing solid beers like the Hopness Monster IPA and the widely loved White Zombie Ale."

"Catawba Brewing Co. boasts year-round favorites such as the Evening Joe, a blonde coffee ale, and the Brown Bear, a brown ale. They also offer seasonal rotations such as King Don’s pumpkin ale and the King Coconut porter."

"Named after the Catawba River, this brewery is teeming with Blue Ridge Carolina pride. They have 12 taps with tasty selections. Some notable fan favorites are the Lemon Ginger Zombie and Peanut Butter Jelly Time."

"Hi-Wire Brewing, which opened in 2013 soon after Wicked Weed, has become one of the more established breweries in Asheville. Since then, Hi-Wire has opened a second Asheville location as well as spots in Durham and Knoxville, TN. The circus-themed brewery produces a wide variety of beers but has earned acclaim for its tart kettle sours, complex wild ales, and easy-drinking lagers. Hi-Wire is a fundamental part of the Asheville community and is worth a visit any time you’re in town."

"Hi-Wire Brewing’s passion for craft beer shines through in every brew they create, making it one of the best breweries near Asheville, NC. They have a light-hearted circus theme that embodies the fun and creative aspect of the craft. Their beers can be found around the area at bars and restaurants, and their tasting room is always a good time. Just keep an eye out for the building that’s painted in rainbow colors– once you see it, you’re in the right place!"

"The rainbow mural outside of High Wire really catches your eye when you enter the brewery. The inside has more of an industrial feel with high ceilings, an open taproom and a good amount of seating. They have all sorts of board games to keep you entertained, as well as corn hole and pinball."