Cheap Places to Eat in Asheville

"On a cold windy winter day, nothing really tastes better than a comforting Italian dish. Vinnie’s serves “old school” Italian fare in a cozy, laid-back dining room. The ambiance and food are reminiscent of something you would find in the Northeast, rather than the Carolinas."

"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."

"Made fresh daily, Whit’s Frozen Custard offers a unique twist on the classic ice cream experience. Try a seasonal flavor of their signature frozen custard or experiment with one of their legendary “Whitties”– a cookie ice cream sandwich with frozen custard in the middle, rolled in various crunchy toppings like crushed butterfingers. ^ These are charming local delicacies known for their super creamy texture."

"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."

"After a morning or afternoon of hiking, it’s our tradition to grab grape leaves and grinders (Remember, I’m from CT — Subs?! Grinders!? Hoogies?!) from Apollo Flame Bistro. There are two Asheville locations – one near the outlets and Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) and one close to Biltmore. One of our favorite places to grab grinders on the run, don’t skip Apollo Flame Bistro."

"Our absolute favorite spot for grinders, Apollo Flame is perfect after a hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can request gluten-free bread for your sub."

"I have always wanted to go to Greece; experience the land and envelope myself in the countries music, art, and heritage. I am not sure when the…"

"Been eating here since I moved to Asheville and it’s always delicious and the people who run is are always so nice!. They have the best veggie fried rice ..."

"Pie.Zaa is a short walk from Urban Orchard's South Slope tasting room, Burial Beer, Dirty Jack's, Green Man and other South Slope breweries, which means this slice-and-brew shop has situated itself perfectly. During the pandemic, this new spot specializing in big-as-your-head slices in the vein of New York's favorite late-night nosh, will be open until midnight daily. Those hours should be expanded as Pie.Zaa gets its footing and the late-night scene comes back to life — which is to say likely when Gov. Roy Cooper allows businesses to serve alcohol after 11 p.m."

"Located near the famous Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village offers a wide selection of shops, including antiques, art galleries, home furnishings, and more. Notable stores include The Olde World Christmas Shoppe, Lululemon, and Village Antiques. You can even attend cooking classes at Williams Sonoma!"

"Whether you are searching for home decor, kitchenware, or a wardrobe update, you’ll find it all at the Asheville Outlets. Their factory outlet stores include G.H. Bass & Co., GNC, Nike, J. Crew, and more."

"A doughnut chain out of the Outer Banks, Duck Donuts offers made-to-order doughnuts with a spin. You can choose from more than a dozen flavor suggestions, or you can get wild and create your own doughnut from scratch, including coating, topping, and drizzle. This doughnut shop is for the creatives at heart who are looking to experience new flavor combinations, but even the non-adventurous will find a doughnut they love."

"Grab breakfast to go at Duck Donuts, a bakery known for its airy, indulgent pastries. The menu includes simple, kid-friendly breakfast sandwiches. Make your visit a dessert-only trip at the donut counter, where you can order house specialties, such as the pumpkin donut with marshmallow drizzle or the maple-frosted bacon-topped donut."

"If you are looking for made-to-order donuts in Asheville, Duck Donuts is where it is at. We love their blueberry glazed donut. Duck Donuts is a franchise, and we have a location in North Asheville."

"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."

"We love a restaurant that doesn’t mess around and serves up comfort food. Bean Vegan Cuisine has some classics like deep fried pickles, buffalo wings, and the best Reuben we’ve ever had. Everything was incredible, but you must order something with the pimento “cheesish” dip, which took the cheeseburger to a completely new level."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by BEAN Vegan Cuisine (@beanvegan)"