Asheville’s best local businesses

The 188 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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188 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants64 places · newest: All Souls Pizza, Aug 2
• 02Beauty19 places · newest: Beautifully You by Kristea, Aug 2
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: L'optique Downtown, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Asheville Municipal Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife9 places · newest: Capella on 9, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets12 places · newest: City Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage13 places · newest: Asheville Humane Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture12 places · newest: Kress Emporium, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden10 places · newest: Four Corners Home, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts13 places · newest: Static Age Records, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Diamond Brand Outdoors, Aug 2
• 12Pets5 places · newest: Wonderdog Merrimon, Aug 2
• 13Cafes4 places · newest: Cats at Play Cafe, Aug 2

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Asheville Mall

  Other

  Shopping & casual dining destination with department stores, boutiques & personal services.

  3 S Tunnel Rd · asheville-mall.com ↗

• Biltmore Park Town Square

  Other

  Vibrant, upscale mall featuring retail stores, boutiques, ranging restaurants & a movie theater.

  One Town Square Blvd · biltmorepark.com ↗

• FRS Asheville

  Services

  Vast selection, including commercial kitchen equipment, plus friendly staff.

  23 Asheland Ave · gofrs.com ↗

• Justus Orchard

  Parks & Outdoors

  Family-owned farm with pick-your-own apples, pumpkins & blackberries, plus a bakery & a playground.

  187 Garren Rd (Hendersonville) · justusorchard.com ↗

• Posh Lash Lounge and Day Spa

  Health & Wellness

  Spa offering eyelash extensions, waxing, facials, permanent makeup, and microblading.

  7 Beaverdam Rd #103 · poshlashandbeauty.com ↗

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