The Asheville area's food prowess isn't just limited to the city limits. The quaint town of Black Mountain has a wide variety of dining options and is just 20 minutes east of downtown Asheville. Below, we've listed restaurants in Black Mountain that come highly recommended.
Black Mountain Breakfast & Brunch
Louise's Kitchen
Louise's is a local favorite for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Come sit on their wrap-around porch or dine inside and enjoy some amazing French toast or a Big Boy Burrito. Louise's serves local and organic ingredients sourced from area farmers and merchants. Louise's serves up delicious mimosas and drip-style coffee, but if you want some specialty coffee, walk up the hill to Dripolator Coffeehouse.
Foothills Grange offers ample outdoor seating with mountain views.
Beradu Specialty Market, Kitchen & Bar
This elevated bar and market is located within the charming and upscale Village of Cheshire, just 5 minutes from downtown Black Mountain. Beradu serves up classic American breakfast and lunch. Our favorite dishes are the Eggs Benedict, Mini Pancakes (Poffertjes), and Açaí Bowl. Their market offers several varieties of wild game, fresh seafood, local goods, and a curated boutique wine selection. Their bar offers cocktails, a killer wine list, and local draft beer. Pick up some items to make a meal at home, or enjoy food and libations on their outdoor patio.
For guests staying in one of our Cheshire vacation rentals, it's a must, as it's walking distance from your home away from home.
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, but their massive biscuits served with creative toppings may leave you full for the rest of the day.
Cousin's Cuban Cafe
Serving up authentic Cuban dishes, pastries, and coffee for breakfast and lunch, this newly-opened Cuban café pays homage to the owner's Cuban heritage and welcomes everyone to experience what Cuban culture is all about—flavorful dishes, strong coffee, and great conversations. Bienvenidos!
Thirteen Pennies Cafe
Thirteen Pennies Café is housed inside the Mountain Home Thrift Store building in Swannanoa. It offers breakfast and lunch items while providing training and hands-on job experience for youth in the culinary arts training track of the Home’s Apprenticeship Program. The café is named for the first financial gift made to the ministry in 1904.
Moments Coffee Bar + Eatery
Take a moment at this adorable coffee bar and eatery in Swannanoa. Serving up freshly made breakfast and lunch sandwiches, traditional and specialty coffee drinks, and in-house baked pastries, there's a mountain view out the window and a cozy ambiance to enjoy.
Four Sisters Bakery
Four Sisters Bakery is located in a cozy alcove of Black Mountain. They serve a variety of delicious baked goods, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, chocolate or ham and cheddar filled croissants, and scones, and they also cook up a tasty gluten-free quiche.
Taco Billy
The sensational taco joint from West Asheville has opened a second location in downtown Black Mountain that's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their menu features a handful of breakfast tacos, build-your-own tacos, and options for those with food sensitivities and varying dietary preferences. We recommend trying the Migas Taco with eggs, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, crispy-fried tortillas, and Colby-Jack cheese, or the Santi lunch taco with chipotle-stewed chicken tinga, queso fresco, avocado, and chipotle crema.
Dough House
The sibling store of the beloved vegan food truck, The Trashy Vegan, often stationed outside of Fleetwood's in West AVL, this vegan donut shop serves up delicious made-to-order donuts, "hot knots," bread pudding, and coffee. Their flagship flavors are Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Chai, and they always have a rotating flavor as well (previous ones include Sea Salt + Pretzels, Peach Jalapeno Jelly w/Tamarind Glaze, and Cookies N' Cream). Any of their flavors can also be made gluten-free at no additional cost.
Gorgeous outdoor patio at Goldfinch Kitchen & Cocktails.
Open Oven Bakery
From the makers of Asheville's "grown-up" grilled cheese sandwiches (Melt Your Heart food truck), Open Oven brunch is a local favorite! This Bakery is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. We are fans of their specialty breakfast sandwiches, The Standard, and The Morning Melt, and rumor has it, the biscuits and gravy are some of the best in town.
Open Oven also offers an assortment of omelets, waffles for breakfast, and some of their prized grilled cheeses, soups, and burgers for lunch. They are conveniently open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also check our blog post on the best Asheville area breakfast spots!
Black Mountain Casual Lunch & Dinner
Foothills Grange
Just steps away from Foothills Meats, The Grange’s expansive outdoor space features seating for 250 people with covered picnic tables, a large patio with seating off the main building, a kids’ play space with dirt piles and Tonka trucks, and a permanent food truck serving Foothills’ classics menu of house ground hamburgers, secret recipe hot dogs, specialty sandwiches and famous tallow fries. The main building includes an airy indoor bar with 16 taps, a large bottle and can selection, and slushies for kids and adults.
Veranda Cafe & Gifts
Veranda is located in the center of town, and while they are not open for dinner, their delicious lunches are tough to pass up. From the hearty McDibbs Roast Beef Au Jus, to the Turkey Berry Brie sandwich, custom salads, wraps, and soups -- there is no short supply of lunch options.
My Father's Pizza and Pasta
If you've visited Black Mountain before, you've probably heard of My Father's Pizza. This is a classic Black Mountain establishment with some great pizza, pasta dishes, and salad options.
Fresh Wood-Fired Pizza & Pasta
Located steps away from the Greybeard office, this wood-fired pizza joint serves gourmet pizzas and pasta and sources many ingredients from local farmers.
Goldfinch Kitchen
Offering a lovely patio with outdoor seating, creative plates, and craft cocktails, this newly-opened restaurant sources locally whenever possible and is Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free. From tacos to specialty toast to bowls like Bahn Mi and Red Curry, their menu promises variety and flavor. We also suggest pairing your dish with a signature cocktail or infused libation.
Roberta Flack Mural at Black Mountain Brewing.
Black Mountain Brewing
Home to the stunning Roberta Flack Mural, Black Mountain Brewing hosts Madrona, a Latin-inspired food truck serving up pork and chicken, smoked right in their backyard. Grab a beer, savor some slow-smoked goodness, and enjoy the view on their open-air deck.
The Trailhead Restaurant and Bar
If you're looking to grab a burger while in Black Mountain, this is a great spot. The Trailhead also serves everything from delicious sandwiches to seafood dishes and keeps a dynamic selection of local craft beers on tap.
Ole's Guacamoles Mexican Kitchen
Ole's has got you covered if you are in the mood for some authentic Mexican cuisine, delicious burritos, tacos, and more.
Sake Sushi Japanese Cuisine
If you're in the mood for sushi or Asian-inspired fare, Sake Sushi is your only sit-down option in Black Mountain. Don't worry, though, it's a great spot to grab a variety of sushi or enjoy some stir-fry noodles, located in the Cheshire Village area.
Phil's BBQ
Since it opened in 2007, Phil's BBQ Pit has been providing a place for friends and family to gather and enjoy high-quality barbecue in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Using only the choicest cuts of meat, rubbed with their special blend of seasoning and slowly smoked with hickory hardwoods, they are the place for BBQ in Black Mountain. Offering a charming "down home" interior with red gingham tablecloths and a collection of hats and license plates, as well as a spacious, covered outdoor patio, you'll be craving their sweet tea and savory sides long after you've left.
The Cheshire Arms
Located in Cheshire Village, The Cheshire Arms brings British pub culture to Black Mountain. Come in for a drink, a meal, or a friendly chat. From Fish & Chips to Savory Pie to Cauliflower Tikka to Bangers & Mash, their hearty dishes and cozy atmosphere will instantly warm you. They also offer plenty of fine wine, spirits, and beers (local and British)!
Black Mountain Fine & Upscale Dining
La Guinguette Creperie
La Guinguette has some exciting dishes that combine French and Latin cuisine for some truly delicious eats. Come enjoy an empanada, tamale, or savory crepe!
Que Sera
Que Sera offers an upscale yet casual dining experience in Black Mountain's historic train depot, The Junction. Their food includes gourmet southern cuisine. You can also try their sister restaurant, located next door, Tayloe's Oyster Bar.
Black Mountain Bistro
This locally-owned and locally-run bistro has had five generations of Swannanoa and Black Mountain natives be part of its team since opening in 2005. Serving the best quality food at reasonable prices, everything on their menu is made fresh daily. Offering "old south flavors with a new south twist," it's a great spot for casual lunch or special occasion dinner.
The Pure & Proper is a cozy eatery in the heart of downtown.
The Bush Farmhouse
New to Black Mountain, The Bush Farmhouse plays hopscotch with South African flavors, cuisine, and drink. The fine cuisine and cocktails make this the perfect spot for a special occasion dinner or romantic date night.
The Pure & Proper
The Pure & Proper is Black Mountain's newest downtown eatery where you can find something delicious at any time of the day—from morning espresso and street waffles to a light lunch sitting streetside on the patio, or a late dinner date sipping craft cocktails with friends. While every meal has that chef's touch, the dinner menu truly shines with appetizers like Duck Leg Confit and Venison Stew, and main dishes like Roasted Swordfish and Bone-in Pork Milanese.
Hell or High Water
One of Foothills Meats' newest ventures, Hell or High Water, features refined food and drink that celebrate seasonal ingredients from their local butcher shop and community farms. From small plates to shareable meals, every dish they create exhibits their passion for high-quality, locally-sourced food. They also offer a rotating selection of seasonal cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages to elevate your meal or to enjoy on their own while taking in beautiful mountain views from their rooftop patio.