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BMIE Market 28801

Buncombe County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020

Profile

Population (current estimate)14,691
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,135 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Households6,247
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±485 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Population, 2010 Census count15,019
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Housing units7,460
2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04
Median household income$58,438
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,327 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Median age43.1
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Median gross rent$1,232
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±157 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Median home value$548,100
2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±57,967 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05
Land area5.1 sq mi
Census Gazetteer 2020
Restaurants162
2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28801
Restaurants per 10,000 residents68.6
DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such
Restaurant growth, 5-year+12.5%
DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 10-year+42.1%
DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, 20-year+102.5%
DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Restaurant growth, Longest on file+295.1%
DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants
Projected restaurants, 2028188 (range 180–197)
FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +5.1 per year, r² 0.94) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee
Projected population, 5 years aheadNeeds more ACS years on file
BMIE Market Score59 / 100
MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Consumer Market Score57 / 100
MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Restaurant Opportunity Score49 / 100
MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why?
Market Momentum Score76 / 100
MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why?

Map

Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Why these scores?

Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.

BMIE Market Score: 59 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Consumer Market Score56.85740%+22.7
Restaurant Opportunity Score48.94935%+17.1
Market Momentum Score75.67625%+18.9
Health index, advertising, whitespace, competition and risk components join in later versions.

Consumer Market Score: 57 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
Population (ACS)14,6917640%+30.5
Median household income (ACS)58,4382740%+10.8
Households (ACS)6,2477820%+15.5
Percentile-rank composite. No spending model yet: income and size stand in for spending capacity.

Restaurant Opportunity Score: 49 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
10-year restaurant growth42.17835%+27.3
Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room)110.3425%+0.9
Population (ACS)14,6917620%+15.3
Median household income (ACS)58,4382720%+5.4
Whitespace, competition and demand signals are not yet available; this version uses growth, density, size and income only.

Market Momentum Score: 76 (High confidence)

ComponentValueRankWeightAdds
5-year restaurant growth12.57150%+35.3
10-year restaurant growth42.17830%+23.4
20-year restaurant growth102.58520%+16.9
Restaurant-count growth only until population and income growth series exist.

A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.

Restaurants on file (399)

By cuisine

Coffee 59 · American 57 · Asian 21 · Mexican 20 · Dessert 19 · Bakery 16 · Italian 13 · Sandwiches 12 · Latin American (other) 11 · Pizza 11 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 10 · Vegetarian 9 · BBQ 8 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 8 · Breakfast 7 · Japanese 7 · Spanish / tapas 7 · Burgers 6 · Indian 6 · Juice / smoothies 6 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · Chinese 4 · Steakhouse 4 · Sushi 4 · Thai 4 · Caribbean 3 · Chicken / wings 3 · French 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Seafood 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · Cuban 2 · European 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Korean 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Peruvian 1 · Vegan 1 · Vietnamese 1

By type

Restaurant (service type not stated) 207 · Bar 118 · Café 49 · Casual dining 44 · Coffee shop 35 · Dessert 27 · Brewery / taproom 26 · Bakery 17 · Quick service 15 · Food truck 9 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Winery / distillery / taproom 8 · Specialty food shop 7 · Catering 4 · Other 2 · Delivery-focused 1

NameTypeCuisineAddressStatus
27 ClubBar180 Patton Aveopen
48 Biltmore Avenue LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)48 Biltmore Aveopen
5 Walnut Wine BarBar5 W Walnut Stopen
55 College LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)55 College Stopen
67 Biltmore Downtown Eatery and CateringRestaurant (service type not stated) · CateringAmerican67 Biltmore Aveopen
Ac Kitchen & LoungeRestaurant (service type not stated)10 Broadway Stopen
Addissae Ethiopian RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)African48 Commerce Stopen
AfterglowCafé · Bar · Coffee shopCoffee95 Roberts Stopen
Align Physical TherapyRestaurant (service type not stated)138 Charlotte St Unit 200open
All Day DarlingCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shopCoffee102 Montford Aveopen
All Souls PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian175 Clingman Aveopen
Aloha Cafe Aloha PokéRestaurant (service type not stated) · CaféAsian · Coffee28 Battery Park Aveopen
Andale Way Mexican GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican · Latin American (other)63 Southside Aveopen
Anntony's Caribbean CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)1 Page Aveopen
AnocheBar · Coffee shopCoffee176 Clingman Aveopen
AntidoteBar · Coffee shopCoffee151 Coxe Aveopen
ApalachcreamDessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningIce cream / frozen desserts · American1 Page Aveopen
Archetype Brewing and KitchenBrewery / taproom39 Banks Aveopen
Asheville Acai Co.Juice, smoothie, tea · CaféJuice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee46 Haywood St Atrium 11open
Asheville BiscuitryBakeryBakery372 Merrimon Aveopen
Asheville Brewery ToursBrewery / taproom2 Wall Stopen
Asheville Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar77 Coxe Aveopen
Asheville ChocolateDessertDessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts25 Broadway Stopen
Asheville Distilling CompanyWinery / distillery / taproom45 S French Broad Aveopen
Asheville Food Truck ShowdownRestaurant (service type not stated)80 Broadway Stopen
Asheville Guitar BarBar122 Riverside Dropen
Asheville ProperCasual dining · BarSteakhouse · American1 Page Aveopen
Asheville Yacht ClubBar · Coffee shop · CaféCoffee87 Patton Aveopen
Aux BarBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)68 N Lexington Aveopen
Baba NahmRestaurant (service type not stated)Middle Eastern · Mediterranean56 Patton Aveopen
Baby BullRestaurant (service type not stated)Burgers · American1 Roberts Stopen
Banks Ave BarBar32 Banks Ave #101open
Barley's Taproom and PizzeriaCasual dining · Bar42 Biltmore Aveopen
bartaco AshevilleBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)Mexican121 Biltmore Aveopen
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ Bear's Smokehouse BBQRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American135 Coxe Aveopen
BebettesCoffee shop · Café · BakeryCoffee · Bakery1 Page Ave #111open
Bee Thai KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningThai · American45 S French Broad Aveopen
Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry'sDessertIce cream / frozen desserts · Dessert19 Haywood Stopen
Ben's Penny MartBarAsian195 Hilliard Aveopen
Ben's Tune UpBrewery / taproom · BarAsian195 Hilliard Aveopen
Benne On EagleRestaurant (service type not stated)American35 Eagle Stopen
Best Partners, Llc.Restaurant (service type not stated)33 Coxe Ave # 3107open
Bhramari Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom101 S Lexington Aveopen
Big Tikka AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningIndian · American49 Rankin Aveopen
Bill's Affordable PizzaQuick service · Restaurant (service type not stated)Pizza144 Biltmore Aveopen
Biltmore EstateCaféFrench · Coffee1 N Pack Sqopen
Birdie's PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian27 Biltmore Aveopen
Biscuit Head Biscuit HeadCaféBreakfast · Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern417 Biltmore Ave #4fopen
Black Cat Sandwich CompanySpecialty food shop · Quick serviceSandwiches · Italian375 Depot Stopen
Blue Dream LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)81 Patton Aveopen
Blue Moon BakeryBakeryBakery60 Biltmore Aveopen
BojanglesRestaurant (service type not stated)99 Merrimon Aveopen
Bold Rock AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated)39 N Lexington Aveopen
Bone and BrothRestaurant (service type not stated)Steakhouse · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American94 Charlotte Stopen
Boomer's Bourbon & CigarsBar81 Coxe Aveopen
Botanist & Barrel AshevilleWinery / distillery / taproom · Bar32 Broadway Stopen
Bottle RiotBar37 Paynes Way Ste 9open
Bourbon Leaf Cigar LoungeBar28 Broadway Stopen
Brasilia Churrasco SteakhouseRestaurant (service type not stated)Brazilian · Steakhouse · BBQ26 E Walnut Stopen
Bridge & Tunnel Coffee - Cafe & RoasteryCafé · Coffee shopCoffee10 Fernihurst Dropen
BroadwaysBar120 N Lexington Aveopen
BRÜCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar5 Biltmore Aveopen
Bun Intended - SW Food HallRestaurant (service type not stated)Thai · Asian56 Patton Aveopen
BurgerworxRestaurant (service type not stated)Burgers · American1 Page Ave #132open
Burial Beer Co. South Slope Taproom Burial Beer Co.Brewery / taproom · Bar40 Collier Aveopen
Buxton Chicken PalaceQuick serviceChicken / wings · American56 Patton Aveopen
Buxton Hall BarbecueRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ32 Banks Aveopen
BywaterBar796 Riverside Dropen
C9Bar10 Broadway Stopen
Cafe 64CaféCoffee64 Haywood Stopen
Cafe Max and Rosie'sRestaurant (service type not stated)52 N Lexington Aveopen
Cafe On The SquareRestaurant (service type not stated)1 Biltmore Aveopen
Cakes By GrayRestaurant (service type not stated)27 Foundy St Unit 20open
Camellia Alliance LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)78 N Lexington Aveopen
Cantina Muñoz Bar and Grill AVLCasual dining · BarMexican50 Merrimon Aveopen
Capella on 9BarSpanish / tapas10 Broadway Stopen
Carmel's Kitchen and BarRestaurant (service type not stated)Cajun, Creole, Southern · American1 Page Aveopen
Catawba Brewing - South SlopeBrewery / taproom32 Banks Ave Ste 105open
Chai Pani Chai PaniRestaurant (service type not stated)Indian · Asian32 Banks Aveopen
Chai PaniRestaurant (service type not stated)Indian · Asian22 Battery Park Aveopen
Champa Sushi And ThaiRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian3 Biltmore Aveopen
Charlotte Street Grill & PubBar · Casual dining157 Charlotte Stopen
Chemist SpiritsWinery / distillery / taproom · Bar151 Coxe Aveopen
ChestnutRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarAmerican48 Biltmore Aveopen
Chick-fil-AQuick service509 Biltmore Aveopen
Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-AQuick serviceChicken / wings · American170 Merrimon Aveopen
Chicken AlleyRestaurant (service type not stated)Chicken / wings37 Carolina Lnopen
Chiesa LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)152 Montford Aveopen
Chocolate FetishDessertDessert36 Haywood Stopen
Chocolate GemsDessertDessert25 Broadway Stopen
Chop House Asheville DowntownRestaurant (service type not stated)Steakhouse · American22 Woodfin Stopen
Chop Shop Food TruckRestaurant (service type not stated)5 Foundy Stopen
ChorizoRestaurant (service type not stated)Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other)1 Page Ave #139open
City Bakery City bakery restaurantBakery · Dessert · CaféBakery · Dessert · Coffee88 Charlotte Stopen
City BakeryBakeryBakery60 Biltmore Aveopen
Claddagh Restaurant And PubBar4 College Stopen
Clingman CaféCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee242 Clingman Avenueopen
Coffee Curious WorkshopsCoffee shopCoffee45 S French Broad Ave Ste 133open
ContradaBar28 Wall Stopen
Corks and Barrels Wine and Beer BarBar20 S Spruce Stopen
Crave Dessert Bar Crave Dessert BarDessert · Restaurant (service type not stated)Dessert41 N Lexington Aveopen
Crêpe BourréeRestaurant (service type not stated)French68 N Lexington Aveopen
Croley's Martial Arts CenterBar169 Charlotte Stopen
Crucible BarBar140A Roberts Stopen
CruscoRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningItalian · American348 Depot St Ste 190open
Cucina24Restaurant (service type not stated)Italian24 Wall Stopen
Cultivated CocktailsWinery / distillery / taproom25 Page Ave Ste 103open
CulturaBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)American147 Coxe Aveopen
Cúrate Bar de TapasBarSpanish / tapas13 Biltmore Aveopen
Daddy Mac's Down Home DiveRestaurant (service type not stated)American · Cajun, Creole, Southern161 Biltmore Aveopen
Dalton DistilleryWinery / distillery / taproom251 Biltmore Aveopen
Darë Vegan CheeseSpecialty food shopVegetarianopen
Del VecchiosRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian · Pizza333 Merrimon Ave Ste Bopen
Disclaimer Stand-Up LoungeBar46 Wall Stopen
District 42Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Casual diningItalian · Mediterranean7 Patton Aveopen
Dobra Tea Dobra Tea (Asheville, NC)Juice, smoothie, tea · CaféTea / bubble tea · Vegetarian · Coffee78 N Lexington Aveopen
Doc Chey'sRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian37 Biltmore Aveopen
Double D's Coffee and DessertsCoffee shop · Dessert · CaféCoffee · Dessert41 Biltmore Aveopen
DSSOLVRBrewery / taproom · Bar63 N Lexington Aveopen
Duck Donuts Duck DonutsBakery · DessertDessert · Bakery182 Merrimon Ave Unit 2open
E'terieRestaurant (service type not stated)192 Haywood Streetopen
Eagle Street Restaurant Partners, LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)7 SW Pack Sqopen
Early Girl Eatery Early Girl EateryRestaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast · American8 Wall Stopen
Ed Boudreaux's Bayou Bar-B-QueRestaurant (service type not stated)BBQ48 Biltmore Aveopen
Eggs Rancheros KitchenCafé · Casual diningBreakfast · Coffee · American224 Biltmore Aveopen
El GalloRestaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Bar · Quick serviceSandwiches · Mexican48 College Stopen
El KimchiRestaurant (service type not stated) · Food truckKoreanopen
El tesoro Mexican restaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican24 Wall Stopen
En La CalleBar15 Eagle Stopen
Events by CúrateRestaurant (service type not stated) · Café · BakerySpanish / tapas · Bakery · Coffee32 S Lexington Aveopen
FarewellRestaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee11 Southside Aveopen
Farm Burger Asheville Farm Burger Downtown AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck · Quick serviceHot dogs · Burgers · American10 Patton Aveopen
Farmese Cocktail LoungeBar · Casual dining5 Biltmore Aveopen
Five Guys Five GuysQuick serviceBurgers · American182 Merrimon Aveopen
Five Points RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningAmerican258 Broadway Stopen
Five Star Of North CarolinaRestaurant (service type not stated)Burgers120 Charlotte Stopen
Foggy Mountain Brew PubCasual dining · Bar12 Church Stopen
Frazier's TavernBar389 Merrimon Aveopen
French Broad Chocolate Cookies & CreameryDessertDessert21 Buxton Aveopen
French Broad Chocolate Factory & CafeDessert · CaféDessert · Coffee821 Riverside Dr #199open
French Broad Chocolate LoungeDessertDessert10 S Pack Squareopen
Fresh West Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and PastaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian342 Depot Stopen
Gàn Shān StationRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian143 Charlotte Stopen
Ginger's RevengeBrewery / taproom · Bar829 Riverside Dropen
Ginger's Revenge - South Slope LoungeBrewery / taproom32 Banks Aveopen
Golden HourBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)American95 Roberts Stopen
Good Hot FishRestaurant (service type not stated)Seafood10 Buxton Aveopen
Great Wild NowhereBar122 Riverside Dr Ste Aopen
Green Man BreweryBrewery / taproom · Bar27 Buxton Aveopen
Green Mountain Restaurant Group LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)4 College Stopen
Green Sage Cafe Downtown Green Sage CafeCaféCoffee · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls5 Broadway Stopen
Grind AVL Grind PhilippinesCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee346 Depot Stopen
H&f Burger Asheville LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)77 Biltmore Aveopen
Hana Japanese Hibachi & Sushi BarRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi5B Biltmore Aveopen
Havana MiamiRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarCuban10 N Market Stopen
Havana's RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)1 Battery Park Aveopen
Heiwa ShokudoRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Asian87 N Lexington Aveopen
Hemingway's CubaRestaurant (service type not stated)Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean15 Page Aveopen
Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden and Distribution Center Hi-Wire BrewingBar · Brewery / taproom284 Lyman Stopen
High Climate Tea CompanyJuice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · CaféTea / bubble tea · Coffee12 S Lexington Ave #1open
High Five Coffee High Five CoffeeCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee13 Rankin Aveopen
High Five Coffee High Five CoffeeCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee190 Broadway Stopen
High Noon Coffee RoastersCoffee shopCoffee191 Charlotte St Ste 101open
Highland Brewing Downtown TaproomBrewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated)56 Patton Ave Ste 200open
HomeGrown HomegrownRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningAmerican371 Merrimon Aveopen
Hot BoxSpecialty food shop · Quick serviceSandwiches · BBQ121 Biltmore Aveopen
Huli Sue's BBQ and GrillCasual dining · BarBBQ · American1 Page Ave Ste 150open
Hunt Brothers PizzaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza414 Depot Streetopen
Insomnia CookiesDessertDessert8 College Stopen
Itto Ramen & Japanese TapasRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Spanish / tapas · Asian3 Biltmore Aveopen
Izzy's Coffee DenCoffee shopCoffee74 N Lexington Aveopen
Jack of the WoodBar · Casual dining95 Patton Aveopen
JAZMINRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian22 College Stopen
Jersey Mike's SubsOtherSandwichesDowntown Ashevilleopen
Jerusalem Garden CaféCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated)Middle Eastern · Coffee78 Patton Aveopen
Jettie Rae'sRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarSeafood143 Charlotte Stopen
Jimmy John'sSpecialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick serviceSandwiches5 Biltmore Aveopen
Joyful Noise Listening Lounge and KitchenBar37 Paynes Way #9open
Karen Donatelli Cake DesignsBakeryBakery57 Haywood Stopen
Kathmandu Kitchen LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)90 Patton Aveopen
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge KilwinsDessertIce cream / frozen desserts · Dessert26 Battery Park Aveopen
Kimmel & AssociatesRestaurant (service type not stated)25 Page Aveopen
King James Public HouseCasual dining · Bar94 Charlotte Stopen
KJ's DeliSpecialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick serviceSandwiches231 Montford Aveopen
Kula TempleRestaurant (service type not stated)70 Woodfin Plopen
La CarretaRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican1433 Merrimon Aveopen
La Caterina TrattoriaRestaurant (service type not stated)39 Elm Stopen
La Pizza PartyCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · BarPizza39 Banks Aveopen
La SemillaFood truck37 Paynes Wayopen
Laila AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated) · CaféIndian · Coffee77 Biltmore Aveopen
Laughing Mask CandiesDessert84 N Lexington Aveopen
Laughing Seed CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)40 Wall Stopen
Lauritas Kitchen Mexican Food LLCRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningMexican · American176 Clingman Aveopen
Le Bon CaféCafé · Food truck · Coffee shopCoffee257 Riverside Dropen
Le Parisien RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)French62 N Lexington Aveopen
Lexington Avenue BreweryBrewery / taproom39 N Lexington Aveopen
Liberty House Coffee and CaféCafé · Coffee shopCoffee · Breakfast221 S Liberty Stopen
Limones RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)13 Eagle Stopen
Little ChangoRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningLatin American (other) · American134 Coxe Aveopen
Little JumboBar241 Broadway Stopen
Lobster Dogs-Food Truck AshevilleFood truck · Restaurant (service type not stated)On the Roadopen
Local ProvisionsRestaurant (service type not stated)American77 Biltmore Aveopen
Loretta's CaféOtherSandwiches114 N Lexington Aveopen
LuminosaRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian · Mediterranean · European20 Battery Park Ave Fl 1open
Luscious Liquor Ice CreamDessertIce cream / frozen desserts76 Biltmore Aveopen
M.G. RoadBar19 Wall Stopen
Magnolia's Raw Bar & GrilleBar26 E Walnut Stopen
Mamacita's TaqueriaRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)77 Biltmore Aveopen
Mandara Hospitality GroupRestaurant (service type not stated)1 Biltmore Aveopen
Marble Slab CreameryDessertIce cream / frozen desserts14 Biltmore Aveopen
Marked Tree AshevilleWinery / distillery / taproom · Bar14 Aston Stopen
Mary's Mountain CookiesBakery · DessertBakery10 Broadway St Ste 129open
MehfilRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningIndian · American5 Biltmore Aveopen
Mela Indian RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningIndian · American70 N Lexington Aveopen
Mellow Mushroom Mellow MushroomRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarPizza50 Broadway Stopen
Melt Your HeartFood truckSandwiches · Americanopen
Mikasa CriollaRestaurant (service type not stated)Peruvian56 Patton Aveopen
Milly's Tayse of Di IslandRestaurant (service type not stated) · CateringCaribbean346 Depot St Stu 136open
Miyako HouseRestaurant (service type not stated)Korean · Japanese · Sushi · Asian122 College Stopen
MoDaddy'sBar77 Biltmore Aveopen
Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest GrillRestaurant (service type not stated)Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican360 Merrimon Avenueopen
Moon & RootJuice, smoothie, teaTea / bubble tea51 College St #1Aopen
Morsel Cookie CompanyBakery · Delivery-focusedBakery45 Rankin Aveopen
Mountain City Coffee RoastersCoffee shopCoffee191 Charlotte St Ste 101open
Mountain Heir Media LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)2 Wall Stopen
Mountain Madre AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarMexican13 W Walnut Stopen
Mr.Sushi North Mr. SushiRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi · Asian354 Merrimon Aveopen
Muse Art BarCaféCoffee120 Coxe Ave #1Copen
NightbellRestaurant (service type not stated)American32 S Lexington Aveopen
Nine MileRestaurant (service type not stated)Caribbean · Vegetarian233 Montford Aveopen
Noble Cider and Mead DowntownWinery / distillery / taproom49 Rankin Aveopen
Old Europe Coffee HouseCoffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · BakeryCoffee · Juice / smoothies · Bakery18 Battery Park Aveopen
Old Europe PastriesBakery · Coffee shop · CaféBakery · Coffee18 Broadway Stopen
Olde London Road English PubBar270 Depot Stopen
Ole Shakey'sBar790 Riverside Dropen
Olive or Twist Restaurant & BarRestaurant (service type not stated)American81 Broadway Stopen
One World BrewingBrewery / taproom · Bar10 Patton Aveopen
Onefiftyone Boutique Bar & KitchenBar151 Haywood Stopen
Over Easy CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)32 Broadway Stopen
Pack's TavernCasual dining · Bar20 S Spruce Stopen
Palmar Latin KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningLatin American (other) · American5 Biltmore Ave #105open
ParadoxBar38 N French Broad Aveopen
Peace & Fun GardensRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese124 Choctaw Stopen
PennyCup Coffee Co. PennyCup Coffee Co.Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee362 Depot Stopen
Periscope BarBar56 Patton Aveopen
Perspective CafeCaféCoffee2 S Pack Sqopen
PiccolinaRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningItalian · American375 Depot St #101open
Picnics Bake Shop and RestaurantBakeryBakery371 Merrimon Aveopen
PIE.ZAAQuick servicePizzaopen
Pillar KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated) · Bar309 College Stopen
Pizza PuraRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza342 Depot Stopen
plantRestaurant (service type not stated)Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls165 Merrimon Aveopen
plēb urban wineryWinery / distillery / taproom289 Lyman Stopen
Polanco RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican10 N Market Stopen
Pollen Coffee + Flower ShopCoffee shop · CaféCoffee45 S French Broad Aveopen
PosanaRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningAmerican1 Biltmore Aveopen
Pulp + Sprout Juice Bar and Vegan CafeJuice, smoothie, tea · CaféVegetarian · Juice / smoothies · Coffee233 S Liberty Stopen
Red Ginger Dimsum and TapasRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese · Spanish / tapas82 Patton Aveopen
RhubarbRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningAmerican7 SW Pack Sqopen
Rite RiteCaféCoffee37 Wall Stopen
Rocket Fizz Asheville Rocket FizzDessertDessert21 Battery Park Aveopen
Rodeo Restaurant Group CorporationRestaurant (service type not stated)26 E Walnut Stopen
Roman's Deli and CateringSpecialty food shop · Quick service · CateringSandwiches75 Haywood Stopen
Root Down Food TruckFood truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering468 Riverside Dropen
Roots Organic GourmetRestaurant (service type not stated)Vegetarian166 W Haywood Stopen
RosabeesRestaurant (service type not stated)Hawaiian / Pacific27 Foundy St # 20open
Rosetta's KitchenRestaurant (service type not stated)Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls68 N Lexington Aveopen
Rowan CoffeeCoffee shop · CaféCoffee66 Broadway Stopen
Saint Brighid'sBar36 Foundy Stopen
Salsa'sRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningLatin American (other) · American6 Patton Aveopen
Salt & SmokeRestaurant (service type not stated)American40 Collier Aveopen
Santé Wine Bar and Tap RoomBar1 Page Ave Ste 146open
SEN- Vietnamese Street FoodsRestaurant (service type not stated)Vietnamese · Asian89 Patton Aveopen
Session @ Citizen VinylRestaurant (service type not stated)14 Ohenry Aveopen
Seven Sows Bourbon And LarderRestaurant (service type not stated)77 Biltmore Aveopen
Shakey'sBar38 N French Broad Aveopen
Shamrock IronsBarBritish / Irish pub food4 College Stopen
Shanghai Dumpling HouseRestaurant (service type not stated)Chinese · Asian37 Biltmore Aveopen
SkybarCoffee shop · BarCoffee18 Battery Park Aveopen
Slinging DawgsRestaurant (service type not stated)Hot dogs · American32 Banks Ave, 375 Haywood Rd, 38 N French Broad Aveopen
Sly Grog LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)271 Haywood Stopen
Sly Grog LoungeBar271 Haywood Stopen
Social LoungeRestaurant (service type not stated) · BarItalian · European29 Broadway Stopen
Sonic Drive-InRestaurant (service type not stated)Burgers120 Coxe Ave Ste 3Copen
SonoraRestaurant (service type not stated)89 Patton Aveopen
Soprana Rooftop CucinaRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza · Italian192 Haywood St 7th Flooropen
South Slope Asheville, NCCoffee shop · Quick service · CaféCoffeeopen
Sovereign Kava BarCafé · BarCoffee268 Biltmore Aveopen
Sovereign RemediesBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)29 N Market St #105open
Starbucks StarbucksCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee62 Charlotte Stopen
Stark Equity Management LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)20 Wall Stopen
Stay Glazed Donuts & CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)Breakfast22 S Pack Sq Ste Ll100open
Storm Rhum Bar & BistroBar125 S Lexington Aveopen
SubwayRestaurant (service type not stated)Sandwiches509 Biltmore Aveopen
Sugar And Snow GelatoDessertIce cream / frozen desserts99 Riverside Dropen
Summit Coffee Asheville Summit CoffeeCoffee shop · CaféCoffee · American4 Foundy Stopen
Summit Coffee Grove Arcade Summit CoffeeCoffee shop · CaféCoffee1 Page Aveopen
Sunshine SammiesDessertIce cream / frozen desserts · Dessert99 S Lexington Aveopen
Suwana's Thai OrchidRestaurant (service type not stated)Thai · Asian11 Broadway Stopen
SWAshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated) · Bar56 Patton Aveopen
Sweets and SeatsCafé · Dessert · Coffee shopCoffee · Dessert81 Patton Aveopen
Table AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated)American18 N Lexington Aveopen
Taco TempleRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)132 Charlotte Stopen
Tall John'sRestaurant (service type not stated)American152 Montford Aveopen
Taqueria Munoz Taqueria MuñozRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)438 Patton Aveopen
Taste & SeeQuick service · Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated)Mexican51 Coxe Aveopen
Tasty Beverage CompanyBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)162 Coxe Ave 101open
Terra DivaRestaurant (service type not stated)70 College Stopen
Thai BasilRestaurant (service type not stated)Asian1 Page Aveopen
Thai TaraRestaurant (service type not stated)Thai1 Page Ave Ste 151open
The Bagel FarmerBakery · Juice, smoothie, teaBakery · Juice / smoothies66 Park Sqopen
The BarksdaleBar · Casual dining42 Banks Aveopen
The Bier GardenRestaurant (service type not stated)46 Haywood Stopen
The Blackbird RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Cajun, Creole, Southern · American47 Biltmore Aveopen
THE BLOCK off biltmoreRestaurant (service type not stated)Vegan39 S Market St #Bopen
The Bull and BeggarCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · BarAmerican37 Paynes Wayopen
The ConundrumBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)1 Battle Sq Ste 2Bopen
The Crow & QuillBar106 N Lexington Aveopen
The CrowbarBar92 Patton Aveopen
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated) · Bar68 Patton Aveopen
The Dripolator CoffeehouseCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee144 Biltmore Aveopen
The Exchange Restaurant & BarBar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningCajun, Creole, Southern · BBQ68 Patton Aveopen
The Gourmet Chip CompanyCaféCoffee · Sandwiches43 1/2 Broadway Stopen
The Hop Ice CreamDessertIce cream / frozen desserts56 Patton Aveopen
The JunctionRestaurant (service type not stated)American348 Depot Stopen
The Lazy DiamondBar98 N Lexington Aveopen
The Lobster Trap The Lobster TrapRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningSeafood · American35 Patton Aveopen
The Market Place RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · BarAmerican20 Wall Stopen
The MedCasual diningAmerican · Breakfast57 College Stopen
The Montford Rooftop BarBar199 Haywood Stopen
The Noodle ShopRestaurant (service type not stated)Noodles / ramen / pho · Chinese · Asian3 SW Pack Sqopen
The Original Escape RoomBar290 Merrimon Aveopen
The Pot StirredBar · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shopCoffee · Juice / smoothies191 Lyman Stopen
The RhuCafé · BakeryCoffee · Bakery · American10 S Lexington Aveopen
The River Arts District Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom · Bar13 Mystery Stopen
The Sandwich CompanyRestaurant (service type not stated)Sandwiches · Vegetarian1 W Pack Sq Ste G110open
The Soda FountainCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · DessertAmerican · Dessert25 Haywood Stopen
The Southern Kitchen & BarRestaurant (service type not stated)American41 N Lexington Aveopen
The Static LoftBar · Restaurant (service type not stated)116 N Lexington Aveopen
The Tiki Easy Bar Hi-Wire BrewingBrewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar197 Hilliard Aveopen
The Times Bar and Coffee ShopBar · Coffee shop · CaféCoffee56 Patton Aveopen
The Whale :: South Slope The Whale :: West AshevilleBar21 Buxton Aveopen
Thirsty MonkBrewery / taproom92 Patton Aveopen
Tiger Bay CafeCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated)Coffee · Breakfast195 Hilliard Aveopen
Tiger MountainBar112 N Lexington Aveopen
Top of the MonkBar92 Patton Aveopen
Trade & Lore Asheville LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)37 Wall Stopen
Tressa's Downtown Jazz and BluesBar28 Broadway Stopen
True ConfectionsCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · DessertCoffee · Dessert1 Page Ave Ste 147open
Tupelo Honey Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & BarCasual dining · BarCajun, Creole, Southern · American12 College Stopen
Twin Leaf BreweryBrewery / taproom · Bar144 Coxe Aveopen
Twisted CrepeCaféCoffee62 Haywood Stopen
Twisted LaurelRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · BarAmerican130 College Stopen
Ukiah Japanese SmokehouseRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · BBQ · Asian121 Biltmore Aveopen
Ultimate Ice Cream CompanyDessertIce cream / frozen desserts195 Charlotte Stopen
Upward TrendRestaurant (service type not stated)7 Rankin Aveopen
Urban Orchard Cider CompanyBar24 Buxton Aveopen
VigneRestaurant (service type not stated)125 S Lexington Aveopen
Vincenzo's Ristorante & BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian10 N Market Stopen
Vinsite Wine ShopRestaurant (service type not stated)64 Broadway Stopen
Vortex DoughnutsBakery · DessertDessert32 Banks Ave Ste 106open
VOWLBar61 N Lexington Aveopen
W XYZ BarBar51 Biltmore Aveopen
Wallace Dawes LlcRestaurant (service type not stated)37 Paynes Way Ste 7open
WALLS Wine BarBar38 Broadway Stopen
Wasabi Japanese RestaurantRestaurant (service type not stated)Japanese · Sushi · Asian19 Broadway Stopen
Water Street AshevilleBar68 N Lexington Aveopen
Wedge at FoundationBrewery / taproom · Bar5 Foundy Stopen
Wedge Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom · Bar37 Paynes Wayopen
Wedge Brewing CompanyBrewery / taproom1 Page Ave #146open
Wedge StudiosBrewery / taproom129 Roberts Stopen
Well Played Board Game CaféCafé · Restaurant (service type not stated)Coffee162 Coxe Aveopen
Well-bred Bakery & Cafe Grove ArcadeBakeryBakery1 Page Ave Ste 112gopen
WFM Coffee Bar Allegro Coffee CompanyCoffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · CaféCoffee70 Merrimon Aveopen
White Duck Taco ShopRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican1 Roberts St Ste 101open
White Duck Taco Shop White Duck Taco ShopRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex12 Biltmore Aveopen
White Duck Taco Shop - Asheville, NcRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican388 Riverside Dropen
White Labs AshevilleBrewery / taproom172 Charlotte Stopen
White Labs Brewing CoBrewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar172 S Charlotte Stopen
Wicked Weed Funkatorium Wicked Weed BrewingBrewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar147 Coxe Aveopen
Wild Wing CafeRestaurant (service type not stated)American161 Biltmore Avenue,open
Wildwood StillCasual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar61 Biltmore Aveopen
Wine & RosesRestaurant (service type not stated)150 S Lexington Aveopen
Wise EatzRestaurant (service type not stated)Healthy / salads / bowls144 Biltmore Aveopen
Workshop LoungeBar51 S Market Stopen
Writer's BistroRestaurant (service type not stated) · Casual diningAmerican31 Woodfin Stopen
XicoRestaurant (service type not stated)Mexican · Latin American (other)175 Biltmore Aveopen
yallaFood truck · Juice, smoothie, teaJuice / smoothies · Mexican32 Banks Aveopen
ZambraBarSpanish / tapas85 W Walnut Stopen
Bader International Center, IncRestaurant (service type not stated)78 Patton Aveclosed
Creperie BouchonRestaurant (service type not stated)French62 N Lexington Aveclosed
Diaz Restaurant GroupRestaurant (service type not stated)Italian · Pizza1 N Pack Sqclosed
Harvest Pizzeria AshevilleRestaurant (service type not stated)Pizza39 Banks Aveclosed
Isa's BistroRestaurant (service type not stated)1 Battery Park Aveclosed
Lex 18Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated)Caribbean · Cajun, Creole, Southern18 N Lexington Aveclosed
Mayfel'sRestaurant (service type not stated)22 College Stclosed
Pub VenturesBar42 Biltmore Aveclosed
Smoky Park Supper ClubRestaurant (service type not stated)American350 Riverside Dr # 3141closed
The DwellerBar10 N Market Stclosed
Listings: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0), matched into the BMIE restaurant master. Census establishment counts and listing counts differ by definition (Census counts employer establishments in the reference week; listings are places currently mapped).

Restaurant establishments over time

YearAll food serviceRestaurantsFull-serviceLimited-serviceSnack & beverageBarsIndustry codes
19944541———4SIC1987
19954137———4SIC1987
19964844———4SIC1987
19976863———5SIC1987
19987464421486NAICS1997
19997164411764NAICS1997
20007263381876NAICS1997
20017464421667NAICS1997
200276673716148NAICS1997
200391804418168NAICS2002
200496844423169NAICS2002
20051038744271511NAICS2002
20061119955241810NAICS2002
200711810259241712NAICS2002
200812010158241614NAICS2007
200912410061231415NAICS2007
201013510358271619NAICS2007
201114111264311621NAICS2007
201213410867271321NAICS2012
201314011470301320NAICS2012
201414711774261624NAICS2012
201515111672271628NAICS2012
201615912175291630NAICS2012
201717413891301626NAICS2017
201818214492351629NAICS2017
201918514494311832NAICS2017
202018714490332032NAICS2017
202119215193372130NAICS2017
202220515794323035NAICS2022
202320916296353035NAICS2022
U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns, by USPS ZIP 28801. Categories are BMIE roll-ups of the published SIC/NAICS codes (full vs limited service is not split under SIC). More years load in stages.

Nearby markets (within 5 miles)

ZCTADistanceRestaurantsYear
288043.5 mi512023
288063.7 mi1372023
288054.6 mi682023
288034.8 mi1312023
Distance is centroid to centroid (Census Gazetteer). Restaurants: latest ZBP year on file for that ZIP.