Highest-rated cheap eats in Asheville, according to Tripadvisor
With the advent of Big Data, it's easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, American restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Asheville that are listed as "cheap eats" on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.
Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.
#30. Mamacitas Taco Temple
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 132 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801-1928
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#29. The Noodle Shop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Address: 3 W Pack Sq, Asheville, NC 28801-3402
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#28. Wild Ginger Noodle
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Address: 1950 Hendersonville Rd Suite 12, Asheville, NC 28803-2350
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#27. The Med
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 57 College St, Asheville, NC 28801-2819
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#26. Gypsy Queen Cuisine
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Lebanese
- Address: 807 Patton Ave The Lot - Food Truck Food Court, Asheville, NC 28806-3618
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#25. The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 640 Merrimon Ave Ste 103, Asheville, NC 28804-3456
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#24. Burgerworx
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1 Page Ave Ste 132 Grove Arcade, Asheville, NC 28801-2393
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#23. High Five Coffee
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, American
- Address: 190 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801-2343
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#22. Moose Cafe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Address: 570 Brevard Rd Ste 3, Asheville, NC 28806-2305
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#21. The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 25 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801-2835
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#20. Taco Billy
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 201 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-4525
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#19. Whit's Frozen Custard
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 565 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3421
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#18. White Duck Taco Shop
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, American
- Address: 388 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801-3141
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#17. The Creamery
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: Biltmore estate, Asheville, NC
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#16. Homegrown
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 371 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-1223
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#15. Green Man Brewery
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pub, Brew Pub
- Address: 22 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4020
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#14. Sunshine Sammies
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 99 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3309
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#13. Twisted Crepe
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 62 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801-2832
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#12. Five Points
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Address: 258 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801-2346
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#11. Mamacita's Taqueria
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Address: 77 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3626
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#10. Biltmore Estate Ice Cream Parlor
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
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#9. White Duck Taco Shop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 1 Roberts St River Arts District, Asheville, NC 28801-3126
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#8. The Gourmet Chip Company
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Address: 43 1/2 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801-2919
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#7. City Bakery Downtown Asheville
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Address: 60 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3643
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#6. Biscuit Head West Asheville
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 733 Haywood Rd 417 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-3131
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#5. White Duck Taco Shop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Mexican
- Address: 12 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3604
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#4. Double D's Coffee & Desserts
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Address: 41 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3626
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#3. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 1455 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-1745
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#2. Biscuit Head Biltmore
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Address: 417 Biltmore Ave Suite 4F, Asheville, NC 28801-4501
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#1. Hole Doughnuts
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Cafe
- Address: 168 Haywood Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-4524
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