10 brunch in Asheville, editor-picked for saturday brunch. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Asheville.
Good Hot Fish ★ 4.7
south-slope · 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00-19:00; Sun 11:00-16:00
Ashleigh Shanti's Good Hot Fish upstairs at Burial Beer South Slope runs as a brunch and lunch fish fry counter. Sunday brunch leans into Black Appalachian.
Tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Order at the counter upstairs, take your basket to Burial's beer garden below.
Sunny Point Café ★ 4.6
west-asheville · 626 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Hours: Daily 08:30-14:00
Sunny Point Café on Haywood Road in West Asheville has run upscale Southern comfort breakfast and lunch since 2003. Recommended in the Michelin Guide 2025;.
Tip: On-site production garden feeds the daily specials. Weekend waits 60-90 minutes; the patio takes the queue first.
Mother ★ 4.6
south-slope · 244 Short Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Wed-Sun 08:00-14:00
Heidi Bass's Mother on Short Coxe Avenue earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand for the sourdough-anchored cafe menu. Editor pick on TableJourney with brunch.
Tip: Loaves sell out by lunch on weekends. Wine bar opens Wed-Sat evenings, after brunch service closes.
Biscuit Head ★ 4.5
west-asheville · 733 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-14:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-15:00
Biscuit Head's Haywood Road brunch in West Asheville pairs cathead biscuits with a jam bar of house preserves, hot honeys and fruit butters.
Tip: Walk-in only. Arrive before 09:30 weekends to beat the line. Order at the counter, snag a patio table.
Early Girl Eatery ★ 4.5
downtown · 8 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Daily 07:30-15:00
Early Girl Eatery on Wall Street in downtown Asheville opened in 2001 as the Southern farm-to-table breakfast benchmark. Editor pick on TableJourney for 2026.
Tip: Walk-in only. Arrive at 08:00 or after 14:00 to skip the weekend queue.
Leo's House of Thirst ★ 4.5
west-asheville · 1055 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-22:00
Drew Wallace's Leo's House of Thirst on Haywood Road in West Asheville runs all-day from 09:00; espresso and breakfast lead into a wine-bar dinner service.
Tip: Opens at 09:00 for espresso and breakfast. Closed Mondays. Wine pours from midday onward.
Rhubarb ★ 4.5
downtown · 7 SW Pack Sq, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Sun 10:30-14:30 for brunch; Thu-Mon 17:00-22:00 for dinner
John Fleer's Rhubarb on Pack Square runs Sunday brunch alongside its modern Southern dinner service. Wood-fired flatbreads, buttermilk biscuits, country ham.
Tip: Book Sunday brunch a week ahead. The bar takes walk-ins from 10:30 on Sunday.
The West End Bakery and Café ★ 4.3
west-asheville · 757 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Hours: Wed-Sun 08:00-16:00; Fri-Sat evenings for small plates
The West End Bakery and Café on Haywood Road in West Asheville scratch-bakes pastries and breads, serves breakfast all day, lunch seven days, weekend brunch.
Tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Friday and Saturday evenings open for small plates, beer and wine.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and Bar ★ 4.2
downtown · 12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Daily 09:00-22:00
Tupelo Honey on College Street in downtown Asheville opened in 2000 as an eclectic Southern brunch room. The flagship original of the regional chain.
Tip: Reservations are essential for weekend brunch; walk-in waits run 60-90 minutes after 10:00.
Twisted Crepe ★ 4.0
downtown · 62 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: Mon-Tue 10:00-17:00; Thu-Fri 10:00-17:00; Sat 09:00-18:00; Sun 09:00-15:30
Twisted Crepe on Haywood Street in downtown Asheville runs sweet and savoury French crepes and buckwheat galettes in a small downtown room. Brunch hours run.
Tip: Closed Wednesdays. Weekend brunch waits 15-30 minutes after 10:00; counter service.