The Perch Guidebook
Food scene
Less than a mile from The Perch, Gallivant offers unique plant-based lattes and gourmet vegan baked goods.
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Gallivant Coffee
126 Elkwood AveLess than a mile from The Perch, Gallivant offers unique plant-based lattes and gourmet vegan baked goods.
A super quick drive and reasonable walk away you’ll find High Five Coffee, right on the French Broad river. Sit and enjoy the river views or take a stroll around the adjacent river park with a Counter Culture Roasting coffee or latte (pick “Barista’s Choice” for a surprise!)
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High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StA super quick drive and reasonable walk away you’ll find High Five Coffee, right on the French Broad river. Sit and enjoy the river views or take a stroll around the adjacent river park with a Counter Culture Roasting coffee or latte (pick “Barista’s Choice” for a surprise!)
If you need to pick up a quick and affordable lunch or dinner, Taco Temple is a great spot. Order ahead online and pick up at their drive through window. Super fresh ingredients and homemade tortillas will not disappoint.
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Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StIf you need to pick up a quick and affordable lunch or dinner, Taco Temple is a great spot. Order ahead online and pick up at their drive through window. Super fresh ingredients and homemade tortillas will not disappoint.
If you’re planning to explore the River Arts District, stop by White Duck Taco for some taco flavors you’ve probably never heard of and a cheerwine slushie! (They also have a location downtown and in South Asheville)
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrIf you’re planning to explore the River Arts District, stop by White Duck Taco for some taco flavors you’ve probably never heard of and a cheerwine slushie! (They also have a location downtown and in South Asheville)
Asheville is known for our amazing selection of restaurants. We hope you make it downtown to explore during your stay, but if you’re looking for an option closer to The Perch, one of our favorite spots is Luella’s, less than a 10 minute drive away. They have great house made sauces and sides.
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61 North Merrimon AvenueAsheville is known for our amazing selection of restaurants. We hope you make it downtown to explore during your stay, but if you’re looking for an option closer to The Perch, one of our favorite spots is Luella’s, less than a 10 minute drive away. They have great house made sauces and sides.
A classy spot for cocktails and fresh, upscale bar food is Avenue M, less than a 10 minute drive away from The Perch. $5 martinis on Thursdays!
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Avenue M
791 Merrimon AveA classy spot for cocktails and fresh, upscale bar food is Avenue M, less than a 10 minute drive away from The Perch. $5 martinis on Thursdays!
Downtown has an incredible diversity of restaurants, but one of the most famous and Lily’s favorite is Laughing Seed. Even if you’re not vegetarian you won’t miss the meat in the diversity of fresh, satisfying dishes available for lunch and dinner.
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Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StDowntown has an incredible diversity of restaurants, but one of the most famous and Lily’s favorite is Laughing Seed. Even if you’re not vegetarian you won’t miss the meat in the diversity of fresh, satisfying dishes available for lunch and dinner.
Curate is one of the most famous Asheville restaurants and is amazing (if you can get a reservation), but the lesser known Zambra is also an excellent choice for tapas. The restaurant feels a little hidden on a side street and has a romantic atmosphere, great for a special occasion dinner.
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Zambra
85 W Walnut StCurate is one of the most famous Asheville restaurants and is amazing (if you can get a reservation), but the lesser known Zambra is also an excellent choice for tapas. The restaurant feels a little hidden on a side street and has a romantic atmosphere, great for a special occasion dinner.
If you’re feeling like a night in with some takeout, only 5 minutes away from The Perch is one of our favorite spots, Siam Thai. Their pad thai and curries are great and generously portioned, and the fresh roll appetizer is truly a treat.
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Siam Thai Restaurant
100 Stone Ridge BlvdIf you’re feeling like a night in with some takeout, only 5 minutes away from The Perch is one of our favorite spots, Siam Thai. Their pad thai and curries are great and generously portioned, and the fresh roll appetizer is truly a treat.
If you’re here on a Sunday, Haywood Common is our favorite place to brunch. Try the chicken and waffles with a kimchi bloody mary! The lunch and dinner menu throughout the week is also great, and the casual counter service and indoor/outdoor seating options are a plus. You can even get a specialty craft beer from The Whale to enjoy with your meal - they share a patio.
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Haywood Common
507 Haywood RdIf you’re here on a Sunday, Haywood Common is our favorite place to brunch. Try the chicken and waffles with a kimchi bloody mary! The lunch and dinner menu throughout the week is also great, and the casual counter service and indoor/outdoor seating options are a plus. You can even get a specialty craft beer from The Whale to enjoy with your meal - they share a patio.
Asheville has more breweries per capita than any other city in the U.S. If you’re a craft beer lover you may already have a lineup planned, but if you want to see where it all started Highland is Asheville’s oldest brewery. Their large wooded campus houses their production facility, multiple bars, and in warmer weather lots of outdoor areas to enjoy. Check their facebook page before you go to see what food trucks are available on the day of your visit.
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyAsheville has more breweries per capita than any other city in the U.S. If you’re a craft beer lover you may already have a lineup planned, but if you want to see where it all started Highland is Asheville’s oldest brewery. Their large wooded campus houses their production facility, multiple bars, and in warmer weather lots of outdoor areas to enjoy. Check their facebook page before you go to see what food trucks are available on the day of your visit.
If you’re not a big craft beer person curious about the brewery experience, Zillicoah is only a few miles away from The Perch and offers a good variety of beers with lots of outdoor seating right along the French Broad River. The permanent taco truck on site is great for a quick bite.
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrIf you’re not a big craft beer person curious about the brewery experience, Zillicoah is only a few miles away from The Perch and offers a good variety of beers with lots of outdoor seating right along the French Broad River. The permanent taco truck on site is great for a quick bite.
If you’re brewery hopping around Asheville’s South Slope (just below downtown, a hip area where you’ll find Green Man, Burial, and Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium to name a few) and find yourself in need of a late night snack, this NY Style pizza spot is open late every day, until 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. Dustin’s buddy is the owner!
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PIE.ZAA Pizza
46 Millard AvenueIf you’re brewery hopping around Asheville’s South Slope (just below downtown, a hip area where you’ll find Green Man, Burial, and Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium to name a few) and find yourself in need of a late night snack, this NY Style pizza spot is open late every day, until 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. Dustin’s buddy is the owner!
Sightseeing
There are countless hiking opportunities around Asheville (we recommend the AllTrails app if you’re looking for a good one!), but if you want to get in touch with nature on a shorter time frame, visit the Blue Ridge Audubon Society’s Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. About a 5 minute drive from The Perch, you’ll be sure to enjoy the short loop trail featuring boardwalks and a diversity of habitat types supporting a great diversity of native birds. The sanctuary is free to visit, but if you can drop a few dollars in the donation box at the entrance to support ongoing improvements and maintenance.
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Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
1056 Merrimon AvenueThere are countless hiking opportunities around Asheville (we recommend the AllTrails app if you’re looking for a good one!), but if you want to get in touch with nature on a shorter time frame, visit the Blue Ridge Audubon Society’s Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. About a 5 minute drive from The Perch, you’ll be sure to enjoy the short loop trail featuring boardwalks and a diversity of habitat types supporting a great diversity of native birds. The sanctuary is free to visit, but if you can drop a few dollars in the donation box at the entrance to support ongoing improvements and maintenance.
Only a few miles from The Perch and adjacent to UNC Asheville, this peaceful 10 acres is devoted to native plants of all types. A pleasant half-mile loop takes you through the center of the gardens, but you may be tempted to explore some side trails or take a rest near Glenn’s Creek which flows through it. It’s a great place for a picnic and a popular spot for photography. The gardens are free to visit, but if you enjoy your time, consider donating a few dollars or making a purchase in the gift shop.
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardOnly a few miles from The Perch and adjacent to UNC Asheville, this peaceful 10 acres is devoted to native plants of all types. A pleasant half-mile loop takes you through the center of the gardens, but you may be tempted to explore some side trails or take a rest near Glenn’s Creek which flows through it. It’s a great place for a picnic and a popular spot for photography. The gardens are free to visit, but if you enjoy your time, consider donating a few dollars or making a purchase in the gift shop.
If you're exploring downtown and find yourself near Blue Spiral, pop in for a few minutes to enjoy an amazing selection of fine art. Multiple floors and both permanent and rotating exhibits make this gallery feel more like a free museum.
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Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore AveIf you're exploring downtown and find yourself near Blue Spiral, pop in for a few minutes to enjoy an amazing selection of fine art. Multiple floors and both permanent and rotating exhibits make this gallery feel more like a free museum.
Asheville has a wide variety of shopping experiences available, but in our opinion this is one of the most interesting places to browse. Literally an old tobacco barn, the giant warehouse space is home to dozens of vendors with all kinds of unique art, vintage items, and antiques. You’ll be sure to find a one-of-a-kind souvenir to remember your trip.
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The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdAsheville has a wide variety of shopping experiences available, but in our opinion this is one of the most interesting places to browse. Literally an old tobacco barn, the giant warehouse space is home to dozens of vendors with all kinds of unique art, vintage items, and antiques. You’ll be sure to find a one-of-a-kind souvenir to remember your trip.
If you’re joining us on a Saturday and the weather is nice, consider stopping by one of the oldest tailgate markets in the region. Located just a few miles away from The Perch on UNC Asheville’s campus, a diverse array of vendors sell not only amazing local produce but coffee and baked goods, cheese, pickles, and much more.
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North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsIf you’re joining us on a Saturday and the weather is nice, consider stopping by one of the oldest tailgate markets in the region. Located just a few miles away from The Perch on UNC Asheville’s campus, a diverse array of vendors sell not only amazing local produce but coffee and baked goods, cheese, pickles, and much more.
There’s a lot to see in the River Arts District (RAD), from great breweries like The Wedge to the extensive riverfront greenway and parks, but the area is most well known for housing some of the region’s best artists. Take a stroll through Riverview Station to get a flavor of the Asheville art community.
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Riverview Station
191 Lyman StThere’s a lot to see in the River Arts District (RAD), from great breweries like The Wedge to the extensive riverfront greenway and parks, but the area is most well known for housing some of the region’s best artists. Take a stroll through Riverview Station to get a flavor of the Asheville art community.