Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Asheville

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October 1, 2025
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Asheville

The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.

"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."

Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.

Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.

Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Asheville using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.

Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!

#27. Taco Billy West Asheville

- Rating: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
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#26. Green Sage Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (575 reviews)
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#25. Abeja's House Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (113 reviews)
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#24. Twisted Crepe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (243 reviews)
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#23. Moose Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1424 reviews)
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#22. Early Girl Eatery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (2345 reviews)
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#21. Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.

- Rating: 4.1/5 (873 reviews)
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#20. Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

- Rating: 4.2/5 (2243 reviews)
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#19. The Blackbird Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (951 reviews)
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#18. Cornerstone

- Rating: 4.1/5 (615 reviews)
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#17. Sunset Terrace

- Rating: 4.3/5 (956 reviews)
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#16. Village Social

- Rating: 4.2/5 (482 reviews)
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#15. Carmel's Restaurant & Bar at The Grove Arcade

- Rating: 4.2/5 (881 reviews)
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#14. Red Stag Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1365 reviews)
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#13. Mellow Mushroom Asheville

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1105 reviews)
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#12. Stable Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1756 reviews)
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#11. Homegrown

- Rating: 4.3/5 (602 reviews)
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#10. The Market Place Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1054 reviews)
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#9. Jerusalem Garden Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (965 reviews)
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#7. Pack's Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1709 reviews)
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#6. Biscuit Head West Asheville

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1460 reviews)
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#5. The Dining Room

- Rating: 4.6/5 (714 reviews)
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#4. Biscuit Head Biltmore

- Rating: 4.6/5 (826 reviews)
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#3. Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (795 reviews)
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#2. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (731 reviews)
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#1. Sunny Point Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2911 reviews)
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