Babymoon in Asheville: My Favorite Restaurants, Coffee Shops and Activities!
Asheville is such a fun place for a babymoon, especiallyyyy if your trip is between April and October which is when Asheville truly shines!
I know pregnancy can limit your itinerary a little bit, but after having two pregnancies while living in the Asheville and photographing so many couples on their babymoons, I wanted to put together some of my favorite things to do for you!
My Favorite Places to Eat in Asheville
1. Taco Temple
IT IS SO GOOD!!!!!! PLEASE GO EAT HERE!!!!!!
Address: 132 Charlotte St. Asheville, North Carolina 28801
What’s Nearby? Downtown Asheville, very close to Trader Joes and the Omni Grove Park Inn
Mobile Order: Yes
Drive Thru: Yes
Parking: Limited, but 100% worth the struggle
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun: Closed (they serve breakfast tacos 9am-12pm)
What I Order: Santa Barbara Taco, Tinga Taco, Temple Tots (chile lime), Churro Tots (yes I get both) & Chips and Salsa
2. Hole Doughnuts
BEST DONUTS I’VE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE 32 YEARS OF LIFE!!!
Think light and fluffy croissant meets warm glazed donut, and you get this heavenly creation right here. These things just absolutely melt in your mouth and I ask for them for every holiday!!
Address: 168 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
What’s Nearby? River Arts District, West Asheville, Taco Billy, Cooperative Coffee Rosters, Provisions Mercantile
Mobile Order: Yes (you’re definitely going to want to use this, even if you’re eating there!)
Seating: Minimal
Drive Thru: No
Parking: Also Limited, but 100% worth the struggle
Hours: Closed Tuesday, Open Monday & Wednesday-Sunday 8am-1pm (hours can change, double check before going!)
What I Order: You can’t go wrong with the classic vanilla glazed (the coffee served is pretty basic, I’d recommend walking down to Cooperative Coffee Roasters instead!)
3. The Sunset Terrace at the Omni Grove Park Inn
The food is yummy and the views are incredible!!!
Sunset Terrace features the finest hand-cut steaks, premiere chops and fresh seafood on our expansive menu
Address: 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
What’s Nearby? Trader Joes, Downtown Asheville, French Broad Chocolate Lounge, Omni Spas and Golf Course
Reservations: Recommended.
Seating: Outdoors (dress for weather)
Parking: Paid. Hourly Parking Rates (1/5/2026-9/30/2026): First hour is free, then it’s $15 (1-3hrs), $25 (3-6hrs), and $35 (6-24hrs)
Hours: Closed Tuesday, Open Monday & Wednesday-Sunday 8am-1pm (hours can change, double check before going!)
What I Order: Either the Steak, Salmon or Chicken! With the roasted carrots and whipped potato butter!
Pro Tip: Check sunset times if you’d like to try to actually eat around sunset and schedule your reservation about 30 minutes before sunset! This can be very late in mid-Summer!
4. Arabella (Breakfast & Brunch) – Hendersonville
Soooooo delicious!!!
Arabella’s Menu is fresh, homemade and locally sourced American and Latin classic breakfast and brunch dishes.
Address: 536 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
What’s Nearby? Downtown Hendersonville (Mast General Store, Willow Hill Soap Company, more shops and restaurants)
Reservations: Not needed, but does get busy on weekends. (you’ll get a buzzer)
Seating: Indoor/Outdoors
Parking: Paid street parking
Hours: 7:30a-2p daily
What I Order: Honey Bee Latte, Water, Orange Juice (I’m extra on brunch beverages) and a ham/egg/cheese bagel w/ homefries (they’re soo good!!)
5. Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill – Downtown Asheville
Soooooo delicious!!!
I am a picky eater and still have found a ton of yummy options at this Hawaiian BBQ restaurant! It was even featured on Season 43, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives!
Address: 1 Page Ave Suite 150, Asheville, NC 28801
What’s Nearby? The Grove Arcade (Summit Coffee, Wake Foot Sanctuary, Spicewalla, and more!)
Reservations: Available but not necessary, may be busy on weekends
Seating: Indoors (there might be outdoor options in the Summer)
Parking: Paid street parking
Hours: 12p-8p Thurs-Mon (Closed Tues/Wed)
What I Order: Pork Katsu with Sweet Potato Fries
Are you an expecting mom visiting Asheville on your Babymoon!? Congratulations!!
My name is Rachel and I would love to take your maternity photos while you are here! We can hike to epic views or I can show you my favorite local gems with no hiking required! Either way we will capture gorgeous photos to help you cherish the season that you grew a tiny human inside of you!
Check out my website to see more of my work and inquire below!
My Favorite Places to Get Coffee in Asheville
1. Summit Coffee – (Grove Arcade) Downtown Asheville
They have fun seasonal drinks and yummy bagged coffee beans too!
Address: 1 Page Ave, Suite 148, Asheville, NC
What’s Nearby? The Grove Arcade (Spicewalla, Huli Sues, Wake Foot Spa, Battery Park Book Exchange)
Mobile Order: Yes
Seating: Very limited (1-2 small tables indoors, several tables outdoors
Parking: Paid. Street meter parking/parking deck parking (I think first hour in a deck is free)
Hours: Every day 7am-7pm
What I Order: Large iced vanilla latte with vanilla cold foam (I do like sweet coffee)
2. Short Sleeves Coffee – Swannanoa (Between Black Mountain and East Asheville)
Such a fun environment and very kid friendly! They have really cool merch and excellent coffee beans to take back to your airbnb/home!
Address: 222 Whitson Ave, Swannanoa, NC 28778
What’s Nearby? Downtown Black Mountain (cute shops like Take a Hike and yummy restaurants like Foothills Grange)
Mobile Order: No
Seating: A good amount of seating indoors and also outdoors when the weather is nice
Parking: Free, available around building but somewhat limited on busy days
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 6:30am-5pm
What I Order: Iced vanilla latte (sorry I order this everywhere)
3. Black Bear Coffee – Fairview and Downtown Hendersonville
I am a long time fan of Black Bear Coffee! They use Counter Culture for their beans and I love the Cozy Cub Latte!
Fairview Address: 144 Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Hendersonville Address: 318 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
What’s Nearby? In Fairview – Flying Cloud Farm (seasonal wildflower picking, seasonal blueberry picking, fruit/veggie stand), if you want a hike you’re not too far from Black Balsam Knob!
In Hendersonville – Black Bear is in the heart of downtown so you’re close to all of the local shops and restaurants. You’re also not far from a scenic overlook called “Jump Off Rock” which is cuter and safer than it sounds
Mobile Order: No
Seating: A lot at the downtown Hendersonville location, only outdoor seating at the Fairview location
Parking: Paid parking in downtown Hendersonville, free and available around building at Fairview location
Hours: Slightly varies, usually 7a-5p in downtown Hendersonville (8a-4p on Sundays), usually 7a-5p at Fairview location but is 8a-5p on Saturdays and Sundays. You may want to double check if you are going early in the morning or late in the afternoon just in case!
What I Order: Iced Cozy Cub latte!
4. Dripolator
Dripolator is taking over Asheville in the best way! There are now 5 locations across the area so unless you are in Hendersonville or further south, you probably have one close to you! If you love Cold Brew, they have the best around! There are locations in: Candler, Biltmore Village, East Asheville, Black Mountain, and South Asheville/Arden Area
Mobile Order: No, but Candler does have a Drive-Thru
Seating: All of these locations have a fair amount of seating! The Biltmore Village location has a really cool “backyard” seating area!
Parking: Lots with free parking
Hours: May slightly vary but it looks like every location is 6:30am-6:00pm! They are also usually open with limited hours on major holidays too!
What I Order: Iced Caramelatto (with vanilla cold foam if they have it)
5. Ecusta Market and Cafe
Ecusta is our new favorite Hendersonville spot to hang! If you are looking for a coffee shop that also serves food, a trail you can walk or ride bikes on (Bike Rentals are available on-site through Venture Ecusta), and a cute little market you can buy unique locally made/grown goods? This is your spot!
Mobile Order: No
Seating: Tons of indoor and outdoor seating
Parking: Lots, large gravel lot with free parking
Hours: 8a-8p Monday-Saturday, 10a-6p Sunday
What I Order: Iced Vanilla Latte (I love to get their kids breakfast plate in the mornings too)
Don’t miss your chance to capture this season of pregnancy! And what better location to have your maternity photos taken than in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains??
Check out my website to see more of my work and inquire below!
My Favorite Babymoon Activities in Asheville
1. Flower and Blueberry Picking at Flying Cloud Farm in Fairview, NC
If you are planning a Summer Babymoon in Asheville (mid-June-mid-September) Flying Cloud Farm has U-pick flowers and a self-service station which make it so easy to pop over whenever, fill up a bucket of whatever is in bloom, and pay for it yourself using their venmo QR code or cash drop box! Around mid-June is when their blueberry bushes are ripe and available for picking form as well!
Accepts venmo payments.
Parking: Limited, gravel parking lot near farm stand
Hours: 24/7
What I Order: Bouquet of flowers (pre-picked is also usually available in the farm stand)
2. Foot Soaks at Wake Foot Sanctuary
Are you hoping to relax on your Babymoon?? Wake Foot Sanctuary is the most relaxing experience and the best part is that having your feet rubbed is actually optional! I got my husband to come with me on our anniversary last year and his life was forever changed. He doesn’t like people touching his feet, but during your foot soak you get to choose which area you want to be massaged and we both chose the head/neck/shoulders option!
Reservations: Highly recommended, but you can call ahead and see if they have any day-of availability. (828) 575-9799
Parking: Paid meter street parking around the Grove Arcade Building and there’s also a paid parking deck nearby.
Hours: Mon-Sun 9am-8pm
What I Order: The Salty Beach Rose Soak with the Head/Neck/Shoulders Massage AND the Vanilla Tea!
3. Go on a Hike!
If you have been feeling good and remaining active throughout your pregnancy, I’ll share a few of my favorite hikes! The only downside to going on hikes is that there are usually no bathrooms around so…beware! But hopefully you’ll be moving around enough that you won’t feel the urge to go until after!
- Max Patch (Hot Springs, NC) (longggg drive, short hike, 10/10 panoramic views)
- Bear Wallow (Hendersonville, NC) (windy drive, moderate 2mi rt hike, 10/10 panoramic views and cows!)
- Black Balsam Knob (Canton, NC) (long drive, moderate-hard 2 mi rt hike, 100/10 panoramic views)
4. Explore one of our Many Local Small Towns
I love walking around cute downtowns and there are SO many around Downtown Asheville! Here are my favorites…not in any order because I can’t decide!
- Downtown Hendersonville
- Downtown Brevard
- Downtown Black Mountain
- Downtown Waynesville
- Downtown Greenville, SC (only an hour away)
Just beware of small town shops/restaurants on Sundays and Mondays! Everyone likes to close Sun-Mon!
5. Explore our Local Breweries (A lot are still fun without drinking alcohol)
Personally I don’t drink at all, but I still love going to our local breweries! Here are a few of our favorites that have food too!
5. Is it Late Summer or Early Fall? Explore our Local Apple Orchards!
Starting in late August, Hendersonville becomes the place to be with Apple Orchards hitting their peak season! At most orchards you can pick your own apples and enjoy delicious treats like Apple Cider donuts, Apple Cider slushies, and more! Here are a few of our favorites!
- Justus Apple Orchard
- Stepps Apple Orchard
- Jeter Mountain Apple Orchard (bougee/luxury orchard experience)
- Grandad’s Apples
6. Visit the Biltmore Estate
The Biltmore Estate property has so many fun things to do! You can of course tour the house, but you can also explore the gardens, visit the farm animals, bike the trail, eat ice cream at the creamery, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, and more! This is also the perfect place to have your maternity photos taken!
7. Play Putt Putt!
You’re never too old to play Putt Putt (aka Mini Golf) and there are several courses around the Hendersonville/Asheville area!
1. Laura E. Corn Mini Golf Course at Edwards Park
Location: Hendersonville, NC
Calendar: May – October (hours vary, check website linked above)
Cost: Adults $3, Youth $2, Toddlers (0-2) Free
Amenities: Concessions, Bathrooms, and Playground
Location: Arden, NC
Calendar: Open Year-Round (*closed on Tuesdays*)
Cost: Ages 10+ $12, Youth $10, Toddlers (0-3) Free
Amenities: The Hop Ice Cream, VR, Laser Tag, Gelly Ball, Gem Mining
3. Tropical Miniature Golf Course
Location: Asheville, NC
Calendar: Open Daily (hours vary, check website linked above)
Cost: Ages 10+ $12, Youth $11
Amenities: Sno cones
Are you an expecting mom visiting Asheville on your Babymoon? Congratulations!!
My name is Rachel and I would love to take your maternity photos while you are here! We can hike to epic views or I can show you my favorite local gems with no hiking required! Either way we will capture gorgeous photos to help you cherish the season that you grew a tiny human inside of you!
As a mama of two littles myself, I understand how precious and fleeting those days are and I would really love to help you cherish it all!
Check out my website to see more of my work and inquire below!
Thanks for Reading!
Xoxo,
Rachel
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