Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Blue Ridge Mountains

"Sunny Point Café – an Asheville institution and a place that is worth the wait, we recommend heading here for breakfast. They operate a farm to table concept using many ingredients straight from their garden out back. You can’t go wrong, no matter what you order, just make sure you go hungry."

"Sunny Point is the quintessential West Asheville eatery: food is simple, delicious, and not too expensive; dogs are welcome; herbs and some...Read More"

"Named after an Indonesian legend extolling the seeds of a plant that supposedly promotes divine conversation and physical satiation, this cafe has been a city mainstay for decades. Dedicated to local, organic ingredients and a global food sensibility, it puts folks at ease as it caters to their myriad tastes. As such, it presents salads, sandwiches, roll-ups, empanadas, pastas, and dishes like pad Thai and a rosemary cider-braised seitan steak."

"We met up with some friends for dinner at Laughing Seed Cafe, which is a bit more of an upscale restaurant and their dishes reflect this. Everything was bursting with flavor and had an overall wholesome, healthy, vibe. The menu features an array of salads, bowls, sandwiches, and amazing raw entrees like the spinach pesto manicotti stuffed with cashew ricotta."

"If you’re looking for farm-to-table, internationally influenced cuisine, look no further. The Laughing Seed Cafe serves up a delicious range of recipes that are prepared thoughtfully and thoroughly. Start off with the jalapeño onion fries."

"Little more than a year old, new-kid-on-the-block Elements Real Food sells its own nut “mylks” and smoothies with everything from spirulina and maca, a South American tuber. On the cafe side, Elements has a unique sipping broth (a good anti-cold elixir with its chaga tea, chickpea miso, ginger, and sesame); an ALT (an avocado, lettuce and tomato sandwich with veganaise and on bread from artisanal baker Farm and Sparrow); and raw food desserts such as an avocado-vegan chocolate pie."

"This cold-press juice bar and cafe serves and sells 16-ounce bottles of freshly made juices, nut “mylks” made with cashews, and smoothies. Those looking for a bit more texture can choose from acai bowls, salads or avocado toast, and gluten-free bread and other options can be found on their menu as well. And for raw dieters, their raw desserts earn rave reviews."

"A post shared by Elements Real Food (@elementsrealfood) on Dec 2, 2019 at 7:05am PST. An amazing organic dining experience accompanied by amazing drinks and perfect service, these are what await you at Elements Real Food restaurant. The restaurant is committed to preparing high nutrient food that is both satisfying in taste and quality."

"Formerly the Asheville Zoo, WNC Nature Center has evolved into a habitat for more than 60 wild and domestic animals as well as native plants that represent the rich biodiversity of the Southern Appalachians. A big part of their mission focuses on species survival in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department, with a focus on the North American river otter, cougar, and red wolf."

"The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a zoological park that opened in May 1973. It is about 42 acres big."

"Home of Asheville’s famous “Shindig on the Green” summer bluegrass concert series, Pack Square is a great park right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Even when the concerts are taking place (they start “along about sundown” on Saturday nights), there is still plenty of green space for kids to run around and play. One of my family’s favorite summer weekend activities is to walk around downtown, eat dinner, grab some ice cream, then set up our camp chairs and listen to some good bluegrass music at Pack Square."

"If you are looking for centrally located parks in Asheville, NC, don’t miss Pack Square or the iconic City Hall in the distance. If you are looking for parks in downtown Asheville, don’t miss Park Square. I consider Pack Square exactly that: a public square in the heart of AVL."

"This interactive water feature delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!"

"Chiesa is a lovely neighborhood Italian restaurant in Asheville's beautiful historic Montford neighborhood, named in honor of the Italian word for church, a nod to one of its building's previous community incarnations. The restaurant, which opened to the public in 2014, is helmed by acclaimed restaurateur Newton Clark and offers daily dinner service between 5:00pm and 10:00pm. Housemade orecchiette, penne, fettuccine, and angel hair pastas are available in a wide variety of delectable pasta entrees, including vegan and gluten-free options."

"Easily among the best Italian restaurants in all of North Carolina, Chiesa serves up incredible Italian dishes you won’t want to miss!. Located in the Montford neighborhood and serving the community since 2014, Chiesa (which is Italian for “church”) was opened as an Italian restaurant by Newton Clark. You may find Clark socializing with guests when you stop in to try any of his restaurant’s best dishes, including the mozzarella-stuffed Italian meatballs, house-made cheese-stuffed ravioli, and chicken marsala."

"At Chiesa, sitting in one of their two outdoor spaces is just as beautiful as enjoying the inside converted church and wine cork wall. Chiesa is by far one of our favorite restaurants in Asheville. We go here to celebrate pretty much everything."

"Twisted Crepe is one of the less expensive places to order Seafood delivery from, based on menu pricing, in Asheville."

"If you’re looking for great Italian food, you definitely can’t go wrong with a place called “Vinnie’s!. ” The last stop on our list sources its recipes from the Italian neighborhoods in New York, like Brooklyn and the Bronx, and serves everything up fresh right here in Asheville, NC. At Vinnie’s, you can expect to find an exuberant atmosphere, friendly nice staff, and so much great food that you’ll be hard-pressed to pick just one entree. But we really recommend coming to Vinnie’s on Wednesday night, when you can try their fresh-made gnocchi."

"After a full day of hiking a hearty, filling meal of pasta sounds amazing!. Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian was just the spot to go and boy was it popular!. It had quite the line out the door."

"Address: 151 W T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28804Free to enter and casual nature trails to walkDon’t Miss All Of The Fun Things You Can Do At Asheville’s Botanical Gardens. One of the lesser-known hikes in Asheville, don’t miss the quiet nature trails at the Botanical Gardens At Asheville located within UNC-AVL. Here, find quiet pathways ensconced within rare and endangered wildflowers."

"We wrote all about Botanical Gardens At Asheville on Uncorked Asheville. Don’t miss their easy and short nature trails and rare wildflowers. If you are loving the parks in Asheville, NC, and are looking for gardens, head over to the Asheville Botanical Gardens."

"Home of Asheville’s famous “Shindig on the Green” summer bluegrass concert series, Pack Square is a great park right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Even when the concerts are taking place (they start “along about sundown” on Saturday nights), there is still plenty of green space for kids to run around and play. One of my family’s favorite summer weekend activities is to walk around downtown, eat dinner, grab some ice cream, then set up our camp chairs and listen to some good bluegrass music at Pack Square."

"If you are looking for centrally located parks in Asheville, NC, don’t miss Pack Square or the iconic City Hall in the distance. If you are looking for parks in downtown Asheville, don’t miss Park Square. I consider Pack Square exactly that: a public square in the heart of AVL."

"This interactive water feature delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!"