Asheville: Downtown Street Art Walking Tour
Explore Downtown Asheville’s South Slope and discover vibrant murals and hidden art gems. Hear the stories behind the city’s creative street art scene.
CuisineNew American
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
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Tip: Book on the operator site. The Biltmore Park branch at 264 Thetford Street is a separate dedicated GF kitchen.
Food experiences in Downtown
Asheville: Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings
Discover downtown Asheville on a guided food tour with 6 tastings. Learn about the city's history and architecture as you savor local flavors, including a chargrilled ...
Private Walking Food Tour in Asheville Downtown Heritage
Each tasting is included so you can savor without pause. What hidden hands shaped these flavors across time?
Location
Address: 1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Rosetta's Kitchen ★ 4.5
Rosetta Star's Rosetta's Kitchen on North Lexington Avenue serves vegan and vegetarian Southern comfort plates since 2002, with a pay-what-you-can counter.
Tip: Pay-what-you-can program at the counter. The Buchi Bar serves the full Rosetta's vegan menu with kombucha on tap and natural wine.
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Biscuit Head (GF biscuits available) ★ 4.3
Biscuit Head on Haywood Road in West Asheville offers a dedicated gluten-free biscuit on the menu, made on a separate prep surface. Editor pick.
Tip: Ask the counter for the GF biscuit; the jam bar is naturally GF. Cross-contamination managed but not guaranteed.
OWL Bakery (limited GF pastries) ★ 4.0
OWL Bakery on Haywood Road runs limited daily gluten-free pastries (financiers, Squirrel Loaf seeded GF bread) alongside its naturally leavened sourdough.
Tip: GF pastries are not dedicated; some cross-contamination risk. Call ahead for severe celiacs.
Plant ★ 4.7
Plant on Merrimon Avenue runs Asheville's standout vegan fine-dining room since 2011. Chef Jason Sellers was a 2024 James Beard semifinalist; Zagat named it.
Tip: Book on Resy; Wednesdays and Sundays are easiest. The raw chocolate torte is the cult dessert.
Rosetta's Kitchen ★ 4.5
Rosetta Star's Rosetta's Kitchen on North Lexington Avenue serves vegan and vegetarian Southern comfort plates since 2002, with a pay-what-you-can counter.
Tip: Pay-what-you-can program at the counter. The Buchi Bar serves the full Rosetta's vegan menu with kombucha on tap and natural wine.
Romeo's Vegan Burgers ★ 4.4
Romeo's Vegan Burgers on Merrimon Avenue serves 100 percent vegan Impossible and Beyond burgers, with gluten-free buns and online ordering for collection.
Tip: Gluten-free buns available. Order online for pickup; the small room fills fast at peak.
The Smokin' Onion ★ 4.4
The Smokin' Onion is a 100 percent vegan food truck rotating around Asheville with BBQ jackfruit sandwiches, cauliflower wings, vegan mac and cheese.
Tip: Find the truck schedule on Asheville Vegans' Dining Guide and the operator Instagram; rotates breweries weekly.