A Taste of Asheville

Explore some of our favorite local flavors.

Discover something new from around the corner.

We want to make it easier for our Asheville guests to support their community and experience everything it has to offer. That’s why we’ve carefully curated some of our favorite local products—from pretzels and popcorn to all-natural American bison meat.

Supporting local growers and makers also helps reduce our environmental impact, since these products are crafted within a 100-mile radius of your neighborhood store, or within the state of North Carolina.

Curious about what’s in your neck of the woods? Keep reading for all the juicy details and visit your neighborhood store to support local!

Asheville Picks

It’s hard to narrow down our local favorites, since the area has so much goodness to offer! Here are some of the snacks, sips, sweets and other innovative offerings that you’ll find at your neighborhood store. Chances are, you’ll recognize some familiar names—and maybe even discover new favorites!

1Asheville Pretzel Company - Asheville, NC

Quality and satisfaction are baked into every bite of Asheville Pretzel Company’s hard pretzels. The seasonings are baked into the dough, so you can snack while your fingers stay clean. Explore a range of flavors, from classic sea salt to sriracha spice. Add a cold craft beer, and you’re set!

2Dolci de Maria - Black Mountain, NC

Mary Tantillo first made gluten- and dairy-free desserts for her two children with food sensitivities. Today, all of Mary’s Italian-inspired desserts are handmade in small batches with natural and organic ingredients. They’re delectable treats for anyone with a sweet tooth!

3Dynamite Coffee Co. - Black Mountain, NC & Pisgah Coffee Roasters - Pisgah Forest, NC

Offering 100% certified organic and fair trade coffee since they began, Dynamite Coffee Co. is free of artificial additives, pesticides and herbicides.

Pisgah Coffee Roasters’ story dates back more than 100 years, when founder Jotham Lipsi’s ancestors first began working on a coffee plantation in Brazil. Today Pisgah works directly with farmers to ensure sustainable practices.

4Lusty Monk Mustard - Candler, NC

As the brand behind “robust mustards for the passionate palate,” Lusty Monk is proud to produce handcrafted, small-batch mustards using all-natural ingredients. Their bold flavors are ideal for cooks who love a little spice and heat! Try the Original Sin on a delicious Carolina Bison Hot Dog.

5Poppy Popcorn - Asheville, NC

Poppy Popcorn started from a love of handcrafted popcorn and grew from there. Choose from tasty flavors like Caramel, Asheville Mix and their Poppy Mix featuring a bold blend of salted caramel, white cheddar and jalapeno cheddar popcorn.

6Roots and Branches Crackers - Swannanoa, NC

Baked and packaged in their commercial kitchen, Roots and Branches’ artisan crackers are mindfully made and take everyday crackers to a whole new level. Try their Olive Oil Crackers with Roots Roasted Garlic Hummus, pimento cheese, or Herb Garden Crackers with a spinach and artichoke dip.

7Sunshine Sammies - Asheville, NC

Fueled by nostalgia for childhood confections, Sunshine Sammies got its start with a hand-build, solar-powered pushcart. Their ice cream sandwiches feature home-baked cookies and include flavors like salted caramel ice cream sandwiched between dark chocolate cookies, and creamy strawberry ice cream paired with sugar cookies.

From Carolina Kettle Chips and Little Red Wagon Granola to Charlie's Soap, we love these North Carolina made favorites!

More Local Favorites

Here are some more fresh flavors and mindfully made products from your area, from wholesome granola and natural energy drinks to natural laundry detergents and cleaners. These products come from North Carolina or are sourced within a 100-mile radius of your store.

Explore offerings from Banner Elk and Black Mountain to Raleigh and Chapel Hill. It’s a delicious way to learn more about the place you call home!

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