Best Vegan Restaurants in Blue Ridge Mountains

"HOURS: Sun, Tue, Wed & Thu 5pm to 9pm; Fri-Sat 5pm to 10pm; Closed Mondays. Born and raised in a carniverous North Georgia family, I would have never imagined loving vegan food. Opened in 2011 by Leslie Armstrong, Alan Berger, and chef Jason Sellers, Plant was the restaurant that changed my mind, emerging as one of our favorite places to eat in Asheville."

"Our absolute favorite dedicated vegan restaurant in Asheville, Plant serves up entrees, tapas, appetizers, desserts, and delicious cocktails. Plant marks their menu for where you can make gluten-free substitutions. Reservations are recommended via phone."

"I didn’t like this place much when I was like 10, but having grown up a little more, I ..."

"Choose from sharable vegan plates, sandwiches, soups, salads, and entrees. Don’t forget to order local mead, ciders, and Buchi Kombucha at the lower-level Buchi Bar."

"Vegetarian eatery draws diners with delightfully intriguing fare and an inviting dining room and patio. Read more about Rosetta's Kitchen →"

"The food is delicious, the dining area is open air and aesthetically delightful. The values Rosetta’s upholds could make the worl..."

"HOURS: Sun-Thu 11am to 8pm; Fri-Sat 11am to 9pm; Delivery available until 9:30pm. In the interest of full disclosure, I worked my way through college at a Mellow Mushroom offshoot in Atlanta, and later managed one of the oldest Mellow Mushroom locations (across from ATL’s Piedmont Park). So you’ll forgive me for having a bit of personal bias towards this iconic pizza place now, nearly 30 years later."

"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."

"In West Asheville, you’ll love this small cafe with HUGE flavors. Sunflower Diner is a dedicated vegan restaurant with gluten-free options, including dessert. Picture nachos, breakfast burritos, and tempeh sandwiches."

"This outpost of the international restaurant group has sizzled its way to the top of the red-meat venues in Asheville. It may be a chain, but...Read More"

"No reservations allowed so I called ahead and was lucky enough to get the last 2-top for myself. Service was …interesting… as reflected in many reviews-..."

"With two Whit’s locations in Asheville and another in nearby Hendersonville, you should never be far from frozen custard. As ice cream’s premium grade, this indulgent treat goes above and beyond to put you in a true state of bliss. Between the pasteurized eggs and 10 percent butterfat, it’s easy to see why the custard served at Whit’s is so wonderfully creamy."

"While not an Asheville-based company, the Asheville outpost of Whit’s Frozen Custard (originally from Ohio) is easily one of the brand’s most charming. And, lucky for Ashevillians, they make insanely delicious frozen custard cakes. These are an elegant, old time-y alternative to ice cream cakes but with even more richness and flavor."

"If you have never tried frozen custard, you’re in for a real treat!. It is like ice cream, only it is creamier and full of flavor. Whit’s is the place to go for it."

"From Business: Sbarro is the home of The Original NY Style pizza featuring our XL NY Slice. We make our dough fresh and shred 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese in store each…"

"Our experience on the French Broad River gave us an up close look at the river and surroundings as we made a 4 mile trip from the Hominy Creek put in, near the Riverside Bar, to the Smoky Park Supper Club. Let me tell you, bellyaking is all about being close to the water and it’s a sport that offers a whole new sensation that you can’t get elsewhere. You flow along like a kayak but your hands and arms submerge in the water to carry your pace. It’s brilliant, so much fun and one of those can’t miss things to do in Asheville."