BMIE Market 28806
Buncombe County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 43,433 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,540 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,604 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,010 · 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 count | 38,550 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 18,005 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $63,273 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,352 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · 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 | $1,239 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±102 · 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 | $359,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±16,971 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 38.1 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 137 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28806 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 22.8 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +17.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +41.2% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +73.4% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +140.4% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 148 (range 138–158) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +3.5 per year, r² 0.85) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 58 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 28806. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +3.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.85, confidence High.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.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: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 71.4 | 71 | 40% | +28.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 58.0 | 58 | 35% | +20.3 |
| Market Momentum Score | 75.9 | 76 | 25% | +19.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 43,433 | 95 | 40% | +38.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 63,273 | 36 | 40% | +14.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,604 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 58 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 41.2 | 78 | 35% | +27.2 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 31.5 | 19 | 25% | +4.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 43,433 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 63,273 | 36 | 20% | +7.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 17.1 | 75 | 50% | +37.5 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 41.2 | 78 | 30% | +23.3 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 73.4 | 75 | 20% | +15.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (278)
By cuisine
Coffee 46 · American 45 · Mexican 26 · Bakery 21 · Sandwiches 17 · Pizza 15 · Burgers 14 · Dessert 14 · Asian 13 · Latin American (other) 13 · Chicken / wings 11 · Breakfast 10 · BBQ 8 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 8 · Chinese 8 · Italian 8 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 8 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 7 · Japanese 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Seafood 4 · Sushi 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · Thai 3 · Cuban 2 · Greek 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Brazilian 1 · Caribbean 1 · Filipino 1 · Indian 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegetarian 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 158 · Quick service 45 · Bar 43 · Café 37 · Coffee shop 33 · Casual dining 28 · Bakery 24 · Dessert 19 · Brewery / taproom 10 · Juice, smoothie, tea 8 · Specialty food shop 7 · Food truck 5 · Other 5 · Buffet 3 · Delivery-focused 2 · Fast casual 2 · Catering 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Muse Comfort Food | Café · Dessert | American · Dessert · Coffee | 1475 Patton Ave | open |
| 12 Baskets Cafe a program of Asheville Poverty Initiative | Café | Coffee | 610 Haywood Rd | open |
| 27 Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 13 Ascension Dr | open | |
| 435 Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 435 Smokey Park Hwy | open | |
| A Complete Service | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1259 Brevard Rd | open | |
| a La CupCakes! | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 24 Sardis Rd Ste D | open |
| A Taste Of El Salvador | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1565 Patton Ave | open |
| Acropolis Pizza Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Mediterranean · Greek | 800 Brevard Rd | open |
| Aladdins Oasis | Food truck | 495 Haywood Rd | open | |
| All Sevens Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar · Casual dining | 777 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Altamont Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1050 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Altamont Deli & Grill West | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · BBQ | 1655 Old Haywood Rd | open |
| Amber Claire, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7 Beverly Rd W | open | |
| Annie's Bakery Inc. | Bakery | Bakery | 128 Bingham Rd | open |
| Apollo Flame Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · Italian | 1025 Brevard Rd | open |
| Applebee's Applebee's Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 279 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 345 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Arby's Arby's | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 268 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Archetype Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 265 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Ascend Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 570 Brevard Rd | open |
| Asheville Brewing Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | open | ||
| Asheville Sandwich Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 794 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Asian Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 328 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Auntie Anne's Auntie Anne's | Bakery · Quick service | Bakery | 800 Brevard Rd | open |
| AvlCakeLady LLC | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 34 New Leicester Hwy Ste C | open |
| Azteca Inc #2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 996 Patton Ave | open | |
| Back Yard Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1055 Patton Ave | open |
| Bad Manners Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 697 Haywood Rd | open |
| Bandidos Latin Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 697 Haywood Rd Ste E | open |
| BattleCat Coffee Bar | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 373 Haywood Rd | open |
| Bean Werks Coffee & Tea | Coffee shop | Coffee | 753 Haywood Rd | open |
| Bella Pizza And Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1093 Patton Ave | open |
| Bent Creek Bistro | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Fast casual · Casual dining · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way | open |
| Big Foot's Ice Cream & Shakes | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1240 Brevard Rd | open |
| Bimberibon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 697 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Biscuit Head Biscuit Head | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast · American | 733 Haywood Rd | open |
| Bivalve Beverage Company Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 625 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Boathouse On Lake Julian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 65 Salola St | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 974 Patton Ave. | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 270 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Bonfire Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1056 Patton Ave | open |
| Botiwalla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 697 Haywood Rd | open |
| Buffalo Nickel | Casual dining · Bar | 747 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Burger Bar | Bar | 1 Craven St | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 298 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1296 Patton Avenue | open |
| Burgermeisters | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 697 Haywood Rd | open |
| Cafe Canna | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 487 Haywood Rd | open |
| Cascade Lounge | Bar | 219 Amboy Rd | open | |
| Cassia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 395 Haywood Rd | open |
| Celebrity's Hotdogs | Quick service | Hot dogs · Burgers | 1409 Brevard Rd | open |
| Cellarest Beer Project | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 395 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Character Study | Bar | 797 Haywood Rd #100 | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 970 Brevard Rd | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 139 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| China Garden Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet | Chinese · Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 1000 Brevard Rd Ste 166 | open |
| China Max | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 800 Brevard Rd | open |
| China Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 202 State St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 946 Patton Ave Ste 30 | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 879 Brevard Rd | open |
| Ciao Y'all | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 219 Amboy Rd | open |
| Co's Catering Company Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 373 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Cook Out Cook Out | Quick service | Burgers · BBQ | 1055 Patton Ave | open |
| Cooperative Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 210 Haywood Rd | open |
| Cowboys Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 5 Westgate Pkwy | open |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 5 Crowell Rd. I-40 & US 19/23 | open |
| Crumbl - Westgate | Dessert | Dessert | 5 Westgate Pkwy Ste 130 | open |
| Crust Never Sleeps | Bakery | Bakery | 24 Sardis Rd Ste D | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 Smokey Park Hwy | open | |
| Denny's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 1 Regent Park Blvd | open |
| Desoto Lounge | Bar · Casual dining | 504 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Destination Eggroll | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 901 Sand Hill Rd | open |
| Diatribe Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1042 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Dobra Tea West Dobra Tea (Asheville, NC) | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Vegetarian · Coffee | 707 Haywood Rd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 1483 Patton Ave | open |
| Don Buyos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 5 Spartan Ave | open |
| Don pastel’s | Bakery · Coffee shop | Bakery · Coffee | 328 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Dragon China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1341 Parkwood Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 326 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 305 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Early Girl Eatery Early Girl Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 444 Haywood Rd #101 | open |
| Earthling Coffee and Drinks | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 1110 Patton Ave | open |
| Easy Peasy Pantry | Bakery · Catering | Bakery | 570 Brevard Rd | open |
| Eddie's Dog House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 408 Old County Home Road | open |
| El Chapala Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 282 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| El Paraiso Mexican Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 1047 Haywood Rd | open |
| El Que Pasa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 891 Patton Ave | open |
| El Rio Ice Cream | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 441 N Louisiana Ave | open |
| El Torito El Torito, mexikanisches Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 528 Emma Rd | open |
| Elevated Kava Lounge | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Bar | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 747 Haywood Rd | open |
| FATZ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 5 Spartan Ave | open |
| Favilla's New York Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1093 Patton Ave | open |
| Favilla's New York Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 5 Regent Park Blvd #107 | open |
| Finest - Deli, Dining, Drinks | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Italian | 794 Haywood Rd | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1334 Patton Ave. | open |
| Fisherman's Quarters 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1445 Patton Ave | open |
| Flour Power Micro-Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 4 Hazel Knoll Cir | open |
| French Broad Outfitters - Hominy Creek | Bar | 230 Hominy Creek Rd | open | |
| Galactic Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 339 Sardis Rd | open |
| Gan Shan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 285 Haywood Rd | open |
| Gauchinho Brazilian Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Steakhouse · Latin American (other) | 5 Westgate Pkwy #100 | open |
| Gemelli | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 70 Westgate Pkwy | open |
| Georgie's Bunker | Bar | 1141 Patton Ave | open | |
| Green Sage Cafe Westgate | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 70 Westgate Pkwy | open |
| Green Tea Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2 Regent Park Blvd | open |
| Gypsy Queen Market Deli & Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 807 Patton Ave | open |
| H&r Starr Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 507 Haywood Rd # 20 | open | |
| Handlebar (No Grill) | Bar | 1655 Old Haywood Rd | open | |
| Hannah Flanagan's Pub | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 216 Stradley Mountain Rd | open |
| Harbor Inn Seafood Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 880 Brevard Rd | open |
| Hardee’s | Quick service | 307 Smokey Park Hwy | open | |
| Harmony Cafe & Sweet Shop | Café | Coffee | 800 Brevard Rd | open |
| Haywood Common | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 507 Haywood Rd | open |
| Haywood Country Club | Bar · Casual dining | 662 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Haywood Famous | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Cuban | 508 Haywood Rd | open |
| Haywood Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | American | 590 Haywood Rd | open |
| HOLE - Hot Doughnuts and Fresh Coffee | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 168 Haywood Rd | open |
| Home Ground Coffee Bar & Deli | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 219 Amboy Rd | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 357 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 482 Deaverview Rd | open |
| IHOP | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Breakfast · American | 275-B Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| In Your Ear Music Emporium | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 781 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Isis Restaurant & Music Hall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 743 Haywood Rd | open |
| Itto Ramen Bar Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Spanish / tapas · Asian | 630 Haywood Rd | open |
| Izzy's Coffee House Izzy's Coffee House | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 976 Haywood Rd | open |
| Jargon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 715 Haywood Rd | open |
| Jason's Deli | Specialty food shop · Fast casual · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5 Westgate Pkwy Ste 100 | open |
| Java Hut | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 6 Newfound Rd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1341 Parkwood Road Suite 103 | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1030 Patton Avenue | open |
| King Daddy's Chicken and Waffles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 444 Haywood Rd | open |
| Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 960 Patton Ave Closed - Reopening Soon | open |
| Krystal | Quick service | 305 Smokey Park Hwy | open | |
| La Espija | Bakery | Bakery | 1341 Parkwood Ave | open |
| Leicester Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 New Leicester Hwy | open | |
| Leo's House of Thirst | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1055 Haywood Rd | open |
| Lindt Chocolate Shop Lindt | Dessert | Dessert | 800 Brevard Rd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1063 Patton Ave | open |
| Little Havana Cuban Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Filipino | 359 Haywood Rd | open |
| Little Louie's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1478 Patton Ave | open | |
| Long John Silver's Long John Silver's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 874 Brevard Rd | open |
| Lovin' Tenders | Food truck | 662 Haywood Rd | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 950 Patton Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 343 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · Breakfast | 850 Brevard Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 401 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Mike's Philly Steak Plus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Sandwiches · American | 589 Brevard Rd B | open |
| Mocha Box Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1050 Haywood Rd | open |
| Moo Cookie Company | Bakery | Bakery | 792 Haywood Rd | open |
| Moose Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 570 Brevard Rd | open |
| Mr Suave | Quick service | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1563 Patton Ave | open |
| Neng Jr.'s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 701 Haywood Rd Ste 102 | open | |
| Neo Burrito Neo Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1341 Parkwood Rd Ste 106 | open |
| New 1 China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 805 Patton Ave Ste G | open |
| New Belgium Brewing Company New Belgium Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 21 Craven St | open | |
| Nine Mile | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 751 Haywood Rd | open |
| Noble Cava | Bar | 428 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Noble Cider & Mead Taproom and Production Facility Noble Cider | Bar · Winery / distillery / taproom · Brewery / taproom | 356 New Leicester Hwy | open | |
| Nona Mia Italian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 807 Patton Ave | open |
| Nona Mia Italian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1050 Haywood Rd | open |
| North Star Bakehouse | Bakery | Bakery | 1570 Patton Ave | open |
| Not Fade Away Cafe | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 570 Brevard Rd | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Dessert | Dessert | 275 Smokey Park Highway Ste 261 | open |
| Odd's Cafe | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 800 Haywood Rd | open |
| Omni Grove Park Inn Asheville NC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 10 Uncle Dr | open |
| One World Brewing West | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 520 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Oriental Pavilion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 48 Westgate Pkwy | open |
| Overlook Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1 Resort Dr | open |
| OWL Bakery | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 295 Haywood Rd | open |
| Oyster House Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 625 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Pad Thai Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Vietnamese · Asian | 18 Sardis Rd | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express | Quick service | 146 Smokey Park Highway | open | |
| Papa Dunk's Family Kitchen | Casual dining | American | open | |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1334 Patton Ave | open |
| Papa's & Beer | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 1000 Brevard Rd | open |
| Papa's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 429 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 353 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Pizza Mind | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 285 Haywood Rd #10 | open |
| Plant Bar - Coffee and Tea | Café | Coffee | 919 Haywood Rd | open |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 881 Brevard Road | open | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 275 Smokey Park Highway | open |
| Pupuseria PATTY MOBIL Asheville | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 8 Crowell Rd | open |
| Pupuseria Paty Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1563 Patton Ave | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 301 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Rabbit Hole Asheville | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 9 State St | open |
| Raz Drive Thru Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 16 Sardis Rd | open |
| Regina's Westside | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1400 Patton Ave | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 5 Regent Park Blvd Ste 108 | open |
| Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack Rockys Hot Chicken Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Chicken / wings | 1455 Patton Ave | open |
| Rose And Robin Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 575 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Rosita's Authentic Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 503 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Rosita's Food Truck | Food truck | Mexican | 555 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Rowan Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 785 Haywood Rd | open |
| Ryan's AYCE Marketplace | Buffet | 1000 Brevard Rd | open | |
| Ryans Family Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Brevard Rd | open | |
| Sand Hill Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 491 Sardis Rd | open |
| Santorini Coffee & Ice Cream | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1025 Brevard Rd | open |
| Sawhorse | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 101 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Shaolin Kung-fu Of Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 619 Haywood Rd Ste A | open | |
| Short Street Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 225 Haywood Rd | open |
| Shorties Drive-Thru BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 6 Newfound Rd | open |
| Silverball Subs | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 347 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Simple Cafe & Juice Bar | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 643 Haywood Rd | open |
| Smash Box Mobile Kitchen | Food truck | 1045 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 598 New Leicester Highway | open |
| Sonic Drive-In | Quick service | 1342 Patton Ave | open | |
| Standard Pizza Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 631 Haywood Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 946 Patton Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 800 Brevard Road | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 863 Brevard Rd. | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 275 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 153 Smokey Park Hwy. | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 575 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Stone Ridge Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 1003 Brevard Rd | open |
| Stone Road Restaurant and Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 503 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Sub Grasso | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 643 Haywood Rd | open |
| Sub Station II | Other | Sandwiches | 301 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 815 Patton Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 24 Sardis Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 278 Smokey Park Hwy Unit 278 | open |
| Sunny Point Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 626 Haywood Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 985 Patton Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 872 Brevard Rd | open |
| Taco Billy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 201 Haywood Rd | open |
| Taco Boy West Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 521 Haywood Rd | open |
| Tacos Jalisco Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1328 Patton Ave | open |
| Tacos La Joya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 200 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Tacos La Pasadita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 509 N Louisiana Ave | open | |
| Taqueria La Loma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 678 N Louisiana Ave | open |
| Taqueria Monserrat | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 678 N Louisiana Ave | open |
| Taqueria Muñoz Taqueria Muñoz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1438 Patton Ave | open |
| Taqueria Puebla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 662 Haywood Rd | open |
| Taqueria Rincon-Latino | Bakery | Mexican · Bakery | 34 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Tastee Diner | Casual dining | American | 575 Haywood Rd | open |
| TCBY | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5 Westgate Pkwy | open |
| Teague's Country Corner | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 570 Brevard Rd | open |
| Thai Pearl Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 747 Haywood Rd | open |
| The Admiral | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 400 Haywood Rd | open |
| The Anchor Bar + Kitchen | Casual dining · Bar | 747 Haywood Rd | open | |
| The Asheville Hangout | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 173 Amboy Rd | open |
| The Barbeque Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1341 Patton Ave | open |
| The Brew Pump | Bar | 760 Haywood Rd #3136 | open | |
| The Double Crown | Bar | 375 Haywood Rd | open | |
| The Freeze of Asheville | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1091 Patton Ave | open |
| The Golden Pineapple | Bar | 503 Haywood Rd | open | |
| The Hop Ice Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 167 Haywood Rd #20 | open |
| The Hop West | Dessert · Quick service · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee | 721 Haywood Rd | open |
| The Hungry Bear Cafe | Café | American · Coffee · Breakfast | 165 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| The Madness - Sushiburger Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sushi · Japanese | 275 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| The Savory Thyme Cafe | Café | Coffee | 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way | open |
| The Smokin' Onion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 697 Haywood Rd | open |
| The Trashy Vegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 697 Haywood Rd | open | |
| The West End Bakery | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 757 Haywood Rd | open |
| The Whale A Craft Beer Collective The Whale :: West Asheville | Bar | 507 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Thunder Burgerz Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 301 Smokey Park Hwy Ste 101 | open |
| Tortilleria Molina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 809 Patton Ave | open |
| Tupelo Honey Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1200 Ridgefield Blvd | open |
| Tupelo Honey Knoxville Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1200 Ridgefield Blvd | open | |
| Twisted Laurel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 328 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Universal Joint Asheville | Casual dining · Bar | American · Burgers | 784 Haywood Rd | open |
| Upcountry Brewing Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | Pizza | 1042 Haywood Rd | open |
| Vandora Holdings Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 794 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 798 Brevard Rd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 210 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Wallace Robinson Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 400 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 1000 Patton Ave | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 265 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 401 Haywood Rd | open |
| West Asheville Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 784 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Wimer Snider, P.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 349 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Wynn's Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 604 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Yao Buffet Sushi Grill | Buffet | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 153 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Yobie's Frozen Yogurt | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5 Westgate Pkwy Ste 130 | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 330 New Leicester Hwy | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 425 Smokey Park Hwy | open |
| Zia Taqueria Asheville | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 521 Haywood Rd | open | |
| Happy Hill Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1400 Patton Ave | closed |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 325 New Leicester Hwy | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 59 | 57 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 62 | 62 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 79 | 75 | 30 | 39 | 6 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 78 | 75 | 29 | 40 | 6 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 73 | 70 | 29 | 36 | 5 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 73 | 68 | 31 | 33 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 73 | 68 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 85 | 79 | 36 | 40 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 79 | 73 | 30 | 40 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 88 | 82 | 34 | 41 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 91 | 84 | 32 | 45 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 91 | 83 | 39 | 40 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 93 | 88 | 42 | 40 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 92 | 85 | 43 | 34 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 94 | 88 | 41 | 40 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 94 | 88 | 39 | 43 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 102 | 94 | 37 | 51 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 105 | 97 | 39 | 53 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 106 | 96 | 42 | 48 | 5 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 116 | 102 | 45 | 49 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 121 | 106 | 47 | 48 | 10 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 135 | 115 | 50 | 52 | 13 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 138 | 117 | 48 | 54 | 14 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 142 | 115 | 46 | 55 | 13 | 13 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 135 | 110 | 42 | 56 | 11 | 13 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 143 | 118 | 46 | 57 | 14 | 12 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 154 | 129 | 44 | 61 | 23 | 14 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 161 | 137 | 50 | 60 | 26 | 15 | NAICS2022 |
Nearby markets (within 5 miles)
| ZCTA | Distance | Restaurants | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28801 | 3.7 mi | 162 | 2023 |