Candler

west buncombe · 28715

West Buncombe, strung along the French Broad and Smokey Park Highway, closer to the airport than to downtown and proud of the distinction. Candler is unincorporated, which is the polite way of saying the zoning is loose and the strip malls are honest. Rents undercut Asheville meaningfully, and the trade is real: dating life lives elsewhere, usually a fifteen-to-twenty-minute drive east. Works for couples who want land, a garage, and quiet weeknights. Works less well for singles relying on walkable proximity, since the nearest density is in West Asheville and the bar for showing up there is a full commute.

$36,751

median income

$1,216

median rent

The data

Candler by the numbers

Median individual income in Candler is about $36.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Candler pays about $1,220 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

16 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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16 spots across Candler

Candler
Dining
Red Stag Grill
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,312
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,312 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Red Stag Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Tue6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Wed6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Candler
Drinks
Doc Brown's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,004
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,004 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Doc Brown's BBQ.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 7 PM
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Dining
The Bull and Beggar
European restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 865
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 865 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Bull and Beggar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
WedClosed
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Dining
Country Pride
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 788
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 788 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Country Pride.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Cafés
Dripolator Candler
Cafe$$$$★ 4.5 · 784
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 784 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dripolator Candler.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 6 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 6 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 6 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 6 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 6 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 6 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Maps
Candler
Dining
Tall John's
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 758
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 758 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tall John's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
Sun9 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Drinks
The Whale A Craft Beer Collective
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 552
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 552 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Whale A Craft Beer Collective.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Drinks
Griff's Kitchen & Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 481
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 481 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Griff's Kitchen & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Dining
Leo's House of Thirst
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 321
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 321 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Leo's House of Thirst.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9:30 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Dining
Sweet Southern Funk Food Truck
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 282
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 282 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sweet Southern Funk Food Truck.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Drinks
The Golden Pineapple
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 187
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 187 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Golden Pineapple.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Drinks
Wicked Weed West
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 126
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 126 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wicked Weed West.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Cafés
Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 114
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 114 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed9 AM to 6 PM
Thu9 AM to 6 PM
Fri9 AM to 6 PM
Sat9 AM to 6 PM
Sun10 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Drinks
Character Study
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 81
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Character Study.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Candler
Drinks
Handlebar (No Grill)
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 66
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 66 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Handlebar (No Grill).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 11 PM
Tue2 to 11 PM
Wed2 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun1 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Candler
Drinks
Bebop Bottle Shop
Wine bar★ 4.9 · 44
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bebop Bottle Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 9 PM
Sat2 to 9 PM
Sun2 to 6 PM
Dining
Curbside pickup · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Site Maps

Candler

Candler by the numbers

Local date spots

Red Stag Grill

Doc Brown's BBQ

The Bull and Beggar

Country Pride

Dripolator Candler

Tall John's

The Whale A Craft Beer Collective

Griff's Kitchen & Bar

Leo's House of Thirst

Sweet Southern Funk Food Truck

The Golden Pineapple

Wicked Weed West

Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop

Character Study

Handlebar (No Grill)

Bebop Bottle Shop

Reach Candler singles right where they plan dates.