Candler
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.
Candler by the numbers
Median individual income in Candler is about $36.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Candler pays about $1,220 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
16 spots across Candler
- CandlerDining
Red Stag Grill
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,312LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection, 11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC 28803
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 1,312 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Red Stag Grill.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Tue6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Wed6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Thu6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Fri6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sat6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sun6:30 to 10:30 AM, 11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDrinks
Doc Brown's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,004Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1320 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,004 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Doc Brown's BBQ.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 7 PM
- Tue11 AM to 7 PM
- Wed11 AM to 7 PM
- Thu11 AM to 7 PM
- Fri11 AM to 7 PM
- Sat11 AM to 7 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDining
The Bull and Beggar
European restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 865Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 37 Paynes Way #7, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 865 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Bull and Beggar.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDining
Country Pride
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 788Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 153 Wiggins Rd, Candler, NC 28715
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 788 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Country Pride.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonOpen 24 hours
- TueOpen 24 hours
- WedOpen 24 hours
- ThuOpen 24 hours
- FriOpen 24 hours
- SatOpen 24 hours
- SunOpen 24 hours
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerCafés
Dripolator Candler
Cafe$$$$★ 4.5 · 784Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 909 Smokey Park Hwy #8950, Candler, NC 28715
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 784 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dripolator Candler.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6:30 AM to 6 PM
- Tue6:30 AM to 6 PM
- Wed6:30 AM to 6 PM
- Thu6:30 AM to 6 PM
- Fri6:30 AM to 6 PM
- Sat6:30 AM to 6 PM
- Sun6:30 AM to 6 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Drive-through · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallMaps
- CandlerDining
Tall John's
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 758Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 152 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tall John's.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDrinks
The Whale A Craft Beer Collective
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 552Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 507 Haywood Rd #10, Asheville, NC 28806
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 552 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDrinks
Griff's Kitchen & Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 481Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1390 Sand Hill Rd Ste 6, Candler, NC 28715
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 481 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Griff's Kitchen & Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDining
Leo's House of Thirst
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 321Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1055 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 321 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Leo's House of Thirst.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDining
Sweet Southern Funk Food Truck
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 282Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 70 Pisgah Hwy, Candler, NC 28715
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sweet Southern Funk Food Truck.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 7:30 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDrinks
The Golden Pineapple
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 187LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 503 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 187 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Golden Pineapple.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDrinks
Wicked Weed West
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 126Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 145 Jacob Holm Way, Candler, NC 28715
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 126 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wicked Weed West.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu3 to 9 PM
- Fri3 to 9 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun1 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerCafés
Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 114Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1808 Pisgah Hwy, Candler, NC 28715
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed9 AM to 6 PM
- Thu9 AM to 6 PM
- Fri9 AM to 6 PM
- Sat9 AM to 6 PM
- Sun10 AM to 4 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDrinks
Character Study
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 81Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 797 Haywood Rd #100, Asheville, NC 28806
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Character Study.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- CandlerDrinks
Handlebar (No Grill)
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 66Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1655 Old Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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).
Your share$13Their share$13Even 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
- CallMaps
- CandlerDrinks
Bebop Bottle Shop
Wine bar★ 4.9 · 44Wheelchair access- Find it
- 723 Haywood Rd #101, Asheville, NC 28806
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- SiteMaps