Blue Ridge Tavern And Trading Post

Had the privilege of being trapped in Asheville airport after a flight cancellation and got to have breakfast and dinner here! Sarcasm aside, this is the only place to eat other than a Cinnabon/Auntie Anne's. Given all that, it was enjoyable. Nothing to knock your socks off but given the nature of it's monopoly hold on this tiny airport we were thankful the food was quite delicious. They have a full bar as well and my wife gave high praise to the Cosmo they made her.

I got lunch from their quick serve counter when I flew into Asheville and bought some chocolates from the gift shop when flying out. Both times, the staff were the friendliest, most enthusiastic workers I've ever seen at an airport cafe. I had the Pimento Sandwich, a Lemon Oatmeal Bar, and a Spiced Chai Latte. I really liked the sandwich, the cheese and pepper filling was different from anything I've tried before. The bread had been pressed and grilled but the sandwich was packaged and served cold. Even though it was great as it was, I would've loved to see what it was like warm and freshly pressed. The lemon bar and chai were also really good. I liked the oatmeal crust on the lemon bar more than the standard shortbread crusted lemon bar I found it more well rounded. The chai was pleasantly spicy and I was happy that I could get it with almond milk. They also have a Vanilla Chai, which the barista told me is sweeter. From the gift shop I got an assorted 4 pack of Timothy Maguire chocolates. I'm still working on finishing them, but so far they're delicious. I like the local flair to the items in the gift shop!

Great Airport Bar The prices are reasonable and I’ve had great conversations with fellow travelers sitting at the bar on the comfortable barstools

We get it, people are stressed at the airport. Don’t take it out on great servers like Marnie. Just had fantastic service from her. So polite and personable even when I was having such a rough day. Didn’t try the food but everyone around me was raving. For an airport that doesn’t have much thank goodness they have this great spot!

A decent little bar in this small airport. Pleanty of room and nice views of the hills. Staff was great!