Asheville Area Vegetarian and Vegan Info

Mellow Mushroom - Blowing Rock, NC

2008-08-08T12:24:00.001-07:00

Good vegetarian selection, soy cheese available on pizza.

155 Sunset Dr
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3399
www.mellowmushroom.com

Joe's Italian Kitchen - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

Authentic NY Style Pizza after 4:30pm daily. Handmade Italian food.

190 Boone Heights Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 263-9200
http://www.joesitaliankitchen.com/
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am to 9 pm.

Joe's Italian Kitchen is now celebrating seven great years in the High Country! Come visit the family at Joe's. He serves food the way his ancestors did...homemade! 94% of everything at Joe's is madein the restaurant. No pre-baked, frozen, The recipes are over 100 years old, handed down for 5 generations now. Not to mention, Joe's dad, Tony, who is now 84 years old and comes in everyday to make the meatballs and help in the kitchen to assure that the meals are prepared the way his family made them. You can choose hot or cold sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads, and desserts. Dine in or take it home. After 4:30 you can feast on traditional New York style pizzas. All the pastries are made right in the store with love. Everything at Joe's is available for your special occasions and catering needs. Come and experience a touch of New York at Joe's, right behind the Burger King in Boone.

Cafe Portofino - Italian - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T12:10:00.000-07:00

970 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7772
http://www.cafeportofino.net/

Known as an "international garlic house", Cafe Portofino is a local staple in Boone. Guests to the restaurant cannot miss their tasty pasta creations and buttery, garlicy "hot knots!"

They will sub tofu for meat in the pastas.

Kojay's Cafe & Coffee Shop - Blowing Rock, NC

2008-08-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

Vegetarian items on menu.

1132 Main Street Suite 2
Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
828-295-0015
http://www.kojays.com/

Specializing in fresh and creative choices for breakfast and lunch, featuring a full line of specialty coffees and signature sandwiches plus homemade pastries and desserts. Kojay’s offers a comfortable environment complete with covered outdoor seating and complimentary wireless internet. For your catering needs, choose from our menu or work with our staff to create custom selections that are perfect for your special occasion.

Coffee - Bald Guy Brew - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T12:03:00.000-07:00

368 Highway 105 Extension
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 406-2021
http://www.baldguybrew.com/

Locals love Bald Guy Brew not only for their international specialty coffees, but for the hospitality and friendship they receive when they walk through the doors as well! BGB uses organic, shade grown beans to brew the freshest and most delicious coffee you will ever taste. Add in the fact that the business is eco-minded and donates 10% of every sale to the International Justice Mission to help fight children forced into slavery and prostitution. Come experience the friendly and environment-friendly atmosphere at BGB.

Los Arcoiris - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T11:59:00.000-07:00

Los Arcoiris is an authentic Mexican restaurant with locations throughout the High Country of North Carolina. We serve freshly prepared Mexican dishes with a large menu from Burritos to Chile Rellenos and Chimichangas - vegetarian and kids plates are also available.

168 Boone Heights Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7770
http://www.losarcoiris.com/menu2.htm

Hunan Chinese Restaurant - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T11:57:00.000-07:00

Tofu and vegetable dishes on menu.

214 Southgate Dr
Boone, NC
Phone (828) 262-0555
http://www.hunanofboone.com

Macado's Restaurant -

2008-08-08T11:12:00.000-07:00

Vegetarian selections on menu

539 West King Street
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-1375
http://www.macados.com/TAKEOUT3.pdf

Quizno's Subs - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T11:05:00.000-07:00

Veggie Sub

668 Blowing Rock Rd
Boone, NC
(828) 264-5444
http://www.quiznos.com/index.aspx

Panera Bread - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T11:04:00.000-07:00

Bagels, vegetarian friendly sandwiches, soups

1180 Blowing Rock Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 268-2226
http://www.panerabread.com/

Mountain Bagels - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Breakfast (not vegan)
Greek sandwiches on pita (hummus etc.)

211 Boone Heights Drive
Boone, NC 28607
828-265-4141
Hours are M-F 7-4, Sat. 7-3, Sun 8-3
http://www.mountainbagels.com/menu2008.pdf

Welcome to Mountain Bagels where we provide great food in a warm, upbeat, comfortable setting, with fast and friendly service. We make our bagels from scratch, "the old world style", creating a delicious bagel that you have to taste to believe. Join us for breakfast, lunch or for afternoon tea or coffee. Lunch features soups, salads, chilies, sandwiches and a variety of Mediterranean dishes and vegetarian selections...'n a hole lot more!

McAlisters Deli - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T10:58:00.000-07:00

Veggie Sandwich, Giant Potatoes, Salads etc.

Trivette Hall/170 Stadium Dr.
Boone NC 28608
t: (828) 262-2213
http://www.mcalistersdeli.com/

Boone Bagelry - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T10:55:00.000-07:00

Serving a Full Line Menu of Breakfast, Lunch and Vegetarian Items.

Open Mon - Sat 6am - 5pm Sun 7am - 3pm.
Take Out and Delivery Available.

516 West King Street
Boone, NC
(828) 262-5585

Mast General Store - Original Store

2008-08-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

Not a veg. restaurant, but many neat old time candies etc. A landmark.

Mast General Store
Highway 194
Valle Crucis, NC 28691
Phone: 828-963-6511
Email: info@mastgeneralstore.com
Web site: www.mastgeneralstore.com/

Along the Mission Crossing Scenic By-way, you'll discover an enchanted river valley, rustic countryside, and a place Charles Kuralt called "a destination." That place is the Mast General Store in the rural historic district of Valle Crucis. Since 1883, we've been outfitting the Appalachians with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, rugged footwear and quality outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. When in the North Carolina High Country, we invite you to warm up by our potbellied stove, mail a letter at our antique post office and discover for yourself why...Some times are too good to leave behind.

Blimpie Subs - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T10:48:00.001-07:00

May or may not have Gardenburger, depending on the location. Call ahead.

http://www.blimpie.com/menu/eatintakeout.php

2968-D NC HIGHWAY 105 S
BOONE NC 28607

Valle Cafe - Valle Crucis, NC

2008-08-08T10:41:00.000-07:00

A few vegetarian (not vegan) items on menu

Located next to the Mast General Store
3657 Highway 194 South
Valle Crucis, NC 28679
828-963-2804 or 828-963-2805
http://www.gadabouts.com/

EarthFare - Boone, NC

2008-08-08T10:39:00.001-07:00

178 W King St
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 263-8138

General Directory of Restaurants - Asheville

2008-07-18T06:28:00.001-07:00

Mountainx.com

Guide to Asheville, Lists over 400 restaurants and bars. Free to pick up if you are in Asheville.

Rise n' Shine Cafe - Vegan Breakfast/Lunch - Asheville

2008-07-18T06:22:00.000-07:00

Breakfast - soysage, tempeh bacon (no tofu scramble)

Vegan Roasted Potato Bowl:
Our special blend of red & gold potatoes covered with sautéed onions and peppers, topped with tempeh strips - $6.75

Sandwiches:
All sandwiches come with your choice of side: vegan pasta salad, potato salad, or chips.

Tempeh BLT (good selection of veggie sandwiches)

Hours:
Mon. - Sat., 7:30am – 2:30pm;
Sunday, 9am-2pm

Located at:
Merrimon Square
640 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
828-254-4122

http://risenshinecafe.com/about.php

Laurey's - Gourmet To Go and Catering - Asheville

2008-07-18T06:19:00.000-07:00

Garden Special Sandwich (Hummus)
Build-Your-Own-Sandwich

67 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252-1500

Hours: 8-6 M-F, 8-4 Sat, Closed Sun
http://www.laureysyum.com/shop/

Beans & Berries - Wraps From Feel Good Foods - Asheville

2008-07-18T06:16:00.000-07:00

Vegan and vegetarian wraps:
Curried Tofu, Falafel, Hummus, PIneapple Ginger Tempeh, Roasted Portobello, Bean Burrito, Tempeh Po-Boy, Veggie BLT (call for selection)

13 Broadway St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 254-6969

Black Mountain Natural Foods - Grocery - Black Mountain

2008-07-09T06:03:00.001-07:00

108 Black Mountain Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-9813
828-669-5621 (fax)
http://www.blackmountainnaturalfoods.com/

STORE HOURS
Mon 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Tue 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Wed 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Thu 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Fri 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Sat 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sun 12:00PM - 5:00PM

Genny's Family Restaurant and Gifts - Chimney Rock

2008-07-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Genny's Family Restaurant and Gifts
PO Box 81
451 Main Street
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-2171

Homestyle cooking since 1976. 75-seat deck overlooking river. Christian gifts.

Vegetables on menu, I believe they had a veggie burger as well.

My Father's Pizza - Black Mountain

2008-07-09T05:55:00.000-07:00

Several Vegetarian items on the menu.

My Father's Pizza
110 Cherry St.
Black Mountain, NC
(828) 669-4944

Hours of Operation
Weekdays 11am - 9pm
CLOSED TUESDAY
Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday noon - 9pm

MasterCard, Visa and
Discover accepted.
No checks, please

http://www.myfatherspizza.com/

From a Review:
This pizza and Italian restaurant is located in the heart of the Black Mountain historic district and is popular with both tourists and locals. There is nothing fancy here, just great pizzas, Italian pasta dishes and American specialties served up in great big helpings and with a not-so-big price tag. Beer menu is available and smoking is allowed in the upstairs bar area. The outside dining area lends to a charming restaurant experience.

Dripolator Coffee - Asheville and Black Mountain

2008-07-09T05:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.dripolator.com/

Offers soy milk for all coffee beverages. "Soy Vegan Latte" is on the menu.

Zuzda Tapas - Banner Elk, NC

2008-07-02T13:47:00.000-07:00

Large selection of vegetarian tapas.

Restaurant is located at 502 W. Main Street in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

From Boone NC
Take Highway 105 South toward Linville. Make a right at the light onto Highway 184. At the light in Banner Elk, make a left onto Highway 194. Zuzda Tapas Restaurant and Bar is located just past the right turn for Beech Mountain on the right in Banner Elk NC.

http://www.zuzda.com/

Black Diamond Bistro & Grill - Banner Elk, NC

2008-07-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

A variety of Continental, New American, and Middle Eastern Cuisine is served at this casual dining restaurant with dishes including hardwood fired entrees, Angus beef, fresh seafood, and vegetarian dishes, all complemented by a large selection of wines. They are open nightly for dinner; reservations are suggested.

502 Main Street West
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-7555

Speckled Trout Cafe - Blowing Rock, NC

2008-07-02T13:32:00.000-07:00

Some vegetarian items on the lunch/dinner menu
No vegan items on breakfast menu

Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC
http://www.speckledtroutcafe.com/lunch.php

The Bistro - Boone, NC

2008-07-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

The Bistro Restaurant is located in the New Market Center
off of Highway 321/421 at 115 New Market Blvd.,
between Toyota of Boone and the Regal Cinemas.

New Market Center
115 New Market Blvd.
Boone, NC 28607
828-265-0500
http://www.thebistrorestaurant.com/Welcome.html

Gamekeeper Restaurant - Boone, NC

2008-07-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

Vegetable plate with tempeh

Modern mountain cuisine featuring fresh seasonal produce, vegetarian entrees, game and fish. Cooked on a wood fire grill. Located across from Yonahlossee Resort with one of the best views in the area. Outdoor dining. All ABC permits with an eclectic wine list. The menu changes daily.

3005 Shull's Mill Rd
http://www.gamekeeper-nc.com/

PSSGHETTI'S - Blowing Rock, NC

2008-07-02T13:26:00.001-07:00

Fresh pasta made before your eyes. Gourmet Italian/American cuisine prepared in our "Show Kitchen". Menu featuring something for everyone. Enjoy fresh baked bread and finish your meal with homemade Italian desserts. Daily lunch specials. Open year round with a comfortable lounge offering full bar service. Conveniently located on Hwy 321 North in Blowing Rock.
7179 Valley Blvd.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-295-9855
Web: www.pssghettis.com

Parkway Cafe - Blowing Rock, NC

2008-07-02T13:23:00.000-07:00

Open year round serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Monday - Saturday, 9am - 9pm, Sunday 11am - 6pm. Winter hours vary.

Some vegetarian items (nothing is vegan on the breakfast menu)
Groups, buses, and children welcome. Smoke free restaurant. Catering available. V/MC/DISC/AMEX.
310 Shoppes On The Parkway Blvd.
Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-295-0211
Web: www.parkwaycafe.com

Tupelo's World Cafe - Boone, NC

2008-07-02T13:18:00.000-07:00

506 W King St, Boone
828-262-5000
www.tupelosworldcafe.com

Formerly the location of Angelica's restaurant.

Our Daily Bread - Boone, NC

2008-07-02T13:17:00.000-07:00

627 West King St
828-264-0173

Soups in bread bowl and vegetarian sandwiches, veggie chili, Tofu Hot Dogs

Melanie's - Boone, NC

2008-07-02T13:16:00.000-07:00

Melanie's
664 W King St.(Near Appalachian State University)
828-263-0300

Open Tue-Sat 8am-3pm, Sun brunch 9am-3pm.
www.melaniesfoodfantasy.com

Black Cat - Boone, NC

2008-07-02T13:15:00.001-07:00

Black Cat
127 S Depot St.
828-263-9511

Tofu, tempeh, and custom burritos with toppings like spinach, mushrooms, black beans, and rice.

Red Onion Cafe - Boone, NC

2008-07-02T13:13:00.000-07:00

227 Hardin St.
Boone, NC
http://www.theredonioncafe.com/

Jack of the Wood

2008-07-02T13:08:00.001-07:00

Celtic Pub, Live Music, Some Vegetarian Options

95 Patton Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252-5445
www.jackofthewood.com

Laughing Seed - All Vegetarian

2008-07-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

Sunday Brunch/Lunch/Dinner

Brunch – 10 until 2
40 Wall Street
(828)252-3445
http://www.laughingseed.com/index.php?page=1

Early Girl Eatery

2008-07-02T13:04:00.000-07:00

8 Wall Street (Same street at Laughing Seed)
(828) 259-9292
http://www.earlygirleatery.com/

Breakfast
Mon-Fri 7:30-11:30am

Lunch
Mon-Fri 11:45-3:00pm

Dinner
Tue-Thu 5:00-9:00pm
Fri and Sat 5:00-10:00pm
May close at 9pm during winter weekends. Please call.

Brunch
Sat and Sun 9:00-3:00pm

North Star Diner

2008-07-02T13:03:00.000-07:00

Weaverville, NC

Same owners as Early Girl in Asheville

Breakfast all day (Lunch also after 10am)

61-C Weaver Blvd.
http://www.northstardiner.com/

Tupelo Honey

2008-07-02T12:59:00.000-07:00

Limited Vegan Options, but a few notable items on the menu

Tupelo Tofu Wings Fried strips of tofu served just like Tupelo Wings $7
(Tofu not Tempeh)

Some breakfast stuff (soysage/homefries at breakfast)

Veggie Black Bean Burger Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and homemade pickles. $8 (available with all the option of Tupelo's Burger)

Dinner - 5:30pm - Midnight
12 College St.
http://www.tupelohoneycafe.com/evening_menu.htm

Green Light Cafe - CLOSED!

2008-07-02T12:57:00.000-07:00

CLOSED!
Black Mountain, NC

205 West State Street
(828)669-2444
Vegetarian-friendly Café
Menu: Have good salads, wraps and vegan desserts

Two Guys Original Olde Style Hoagies

2008-07-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

Vegetarian Options
Tempeh veggie subs etc.

132 Charlotte St
http://www.twoguyshoagies.com/

Barley’s Tap Room

2008-07-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

Soy Cheese Pizza, Jerk Tofu Sandwich
42 Biltmore
http://www.barleystaproom.com/asheville/

Nine Mile

2008-07-02T12:52:00.000-07:00

Nine Mile
“Jerk” style food, spiral zucchini option instead of pasta
Vegan options

233 Montford Ave Asheville, NC
828-505-3121
http://ninemileasheville.com/ninemile_menu.pdf

Mela - Indian

2008-07-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

70 N Lexington Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 225-8880
www.melaasheville.com

The Noodle Shop

2008-07-02T12:50:00.000-07:00

Chinese – Vegetarian & Vegan Options

We ate here. Very good. Vegan noted on the menu. Fantastic selection of food - authentic Chinese food.

3 Pack Square
Phone: (828) 250-9898
(No Website)

Ed Bourdreaux’s

2008-07-02T12:49:00.002-07:00

Separate veg. section in a BBQ joint (smoked tempeh sandwiches etc.)

48 Biltmore Avenue
http://edbbq.com/sandwiches.html#veggie

Sunny Point Café

2008-07-02T12:49:00.001-07:00

(tofu bacon, sausage but no tofu)
Serves Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
http://www.sunnypointcafe.com/Menu/menu.php

Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 am to 9:30 pm
626 Haywood Rd

Marco’s Authentic NY Style Pizza

2008-07-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

Marco’s Authentic NY Style Pizza
Eggplant Stomboli, White Pizzas, NY Style Pizza
*Not Vegan, but Vegetarian Friendly

946 Merrimon Ave.
http://www.marcos-pizzeria.com/

Vegan Ice Cream

2008-07-02T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Hop, near UNCA
Ice cream, coffee, Wi-Fi
640 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 252-8362
Fri. – 7am – 11pm
Sat. - 10am – 11pm
Sun. 10am

They advertise a "Vegan Raspberry Sundae" with a colorful sign, but when we tried to order it we were told they no longer make it. They had at least one flavor (chocolate) of vegan ice cream while we were there and also a big display of Crispy Cats, which I assume you can ask to have put in the sundaes if you wanted.
http://www.crispycatcandybars.com/

CLOSED!:Sweet Heaven
35 Montford Avenue Suite B
(828)259-9848

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.

2008-07-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

Soy Cheese Pizza, many veg. items on menu
Discount Movies, Game Room, Bar, Kid Friendly

675 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 254-5339
www.ashevillepizza.com

La Paz - Mexican

2008-07-02T12:31:00.001-07:00

10 Biltmore Plaza
828-277-8779
http://www.lapaz.com/0menu.htm

Mamacita’s (Like Moe’s)

2008-07-02T12:29:00.000-07:00

77 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 255-8080
mamacitasgrill.com

Black Bean Burrito
Vegetarian Black Beans, Achiote Red Rice, Jack Cheese or Sour Cream, Choice of one of our fresh salsas, and lettuce
$5.00

Veggie-Mama Burrito
Vegetarian Black Beans, Local smashed sweet potato with a hint of orange, sauteed kale (local when possible), and your choice of fresh fillings
$6.00

Citrus Tofu Burrito
Citrus-marinated, Organic Tofu, sauteed golden brown and served with black beans, achiote rice, jack

The Green Sage

2008-07-02T12:28:00.000-07:00

Expect them to be sold out of vegan biscuits if you get there late morning. We experienced too long of a wait for toast and veggie sausage while we watched others get their food. Get their early if you want breakfast.
Otherwise, this is a good place, that is big on recycling and has both soy and rice milk on the coffee bar!

The Green Sage (Breakfast/Coffee Shop/Lunch)
8am-11pm
5 Broadway St.
828-252-4450

http://www.thegreensage.net/

China Palace Restaurant

2008-07-02T12:27:00.000-07:00

China Palace Restaurant - 2 Locations

4 South Tunnel Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28805
Phone: 828-298-7098
Across from Asheville Mall

Business Hours:
Monday thru Saturday
11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

China Palace South
1378 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, North Carolina
Phone: 828-277-0108
In Harris Teeter Center

Business Hours:
Tuesday thru Sunday
11:30 am to 9:00 pm

http://www.chinapalacerestaurant.com/page4.html

Max & Rosie’s - CLOSED!

2008-07-02T12:25:00.000-07:00

Animal Haven – Farm Sanctuary Thrift Store/Animals

2008-07-02T12:23:00.002-07:00

Animal Haven – Farm Sanctuary Thrift Store/Animals

Grassy Branch Rd.
The thrift shop and sanctuary are open Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

From the vendor:
The shop now resides on the farm and allows patrons not only to find good buys, but to visit with the animals they are ultimately helping. On the farm, you will find an array of animals. From the 15 cats who will sporadically join you while you’re browsing through the shop to the 30 pot-bellied pigs sun bathing outside, everyone is welcome here!

Over Easy Café – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

2008-07-02T12:23:00.001-07:00

Tofu, soy bacon, sausage, Vegan BLT
32 Broad St.
828-236-3533
Fri-Sat 8-2
Sun. 9-2
http://www.overeasycafenc.com/menu.html

Greenlife Grocery

2008-07-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

Greenlife Grocery
70 Merrimon Avenue
828-8254-5440
www.greenlifegrocery.com
Farmers Market Fri. 2-6, Sun. 1-5

Thai Basil

2008-07-02T12:21:00.001-07:00

HOURS
Open Mon – Sat
Lunch 11:30 – 2:30 pm
Dinner 5 – 9:30 pm

CONTACT / LOCATION
1 Page Avenue
Grove Arcade
Downtown Asheville
828.258.0036
www.thaibasilnc.com

Rosetta's Kitchen - All Vegetarian

2008-07-02T11:57:00.000-07:00

CONTACT / LOCATION
828 232-0738
116 North Lexington Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
www.rosettaskitchen.com
Menu - http://www.blueridgetogo.com/

HOURS
Mon – Thurs:
8:30 am – 11 pm
Fri – Sat:
8:30 am – 3 am!
Sun: 10 am – 3 pm

(Outside smoking after 10 pm only)

Ophelia's Restaurant & Bar

2008-07-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

15 Eagle Street
(just off Biltmore Ave)
Downtown Asheville
828-255-8154
(No Website)

HOURS
Mon –Fri 11 am – 3 pm
Thurs–Sun 5 – 10 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Introducing VegAsheville!

2008-07-02T10:36:00.001-07:00

Everyone that is veg in NC knows that Asheville and surrounding areas are very veg friendly, but in trying to plan my own trip I found that there is no single dedicated website of vegetarian/vegan listings.

So that is why I've created VegAsheville - to aide other veg*ns in their travels to the mountains. This new blog will encompass all of Western North Carolina, as I dig up more info.

I hope everyone finds it helpful!