I'm am so excited Altamont Deli now has a location inside of Handlebar!…read more I love that I was able to have my sandwich modified to be in a romaine lettuce wrap for no up charge. :D Im gluten free and that gives me so many options here. The menu has sandwiches, wings, salads, sides and more. Great spot for trivia on Wednesdays and karaoke on Fridays. Pool table and darts here as well. Come get your food from Altamont and drinks from handlebar.

A bit out of the way but worth the drive. Had the reuben(always get one so I can compare apples to…read moreapples) and it was meaty, not really fatty, and a good sized sandwich. My wife had the Italian and she said it's the best deli sandwich she's had since moving to NC in 2.5 yrs. Don't know what people can't make a good sandwich here, but this is the spot! Will definitely come back and I look forwforward to trying something else.

First, let's be clear the reason to eat here is good Jamaican food at reasonable prices, not…read moreambiance. It's in the food court of Asheville Mall, which like most malls is struggling these days. The good side of that is most of the crappy chain mall food outlets are gone, leaving space for a local business to take its place. It seems like a family run operation. They had a decent selection of menu items (but they were out of a few things, which seems a little strange for Saturday lunchtime). The food was good, which is the key thing. I haven't been to Jamaica so I can't compare it to food there, but having had Jamaican food a number of times in the US and Canada, I'd say it among the best I've had. We ordered 2 Small entrees: chicken curry and jerk chicken. Each came with 2 sides. There was a perfect amount of food for lunch. Medium might be good for dinner, but I can't really imagine getting a Large unless you're splitting it, saving some for leftovers or you're a really big eater. The (bone-in) chicken in the curry was delicious. It was so tender it basically fell off the bone. The curry sauce was excellent. It went well with the yellow rice we selected for this entree. We choose the plantains as the second side for this one, and while a bit chewy, they were good. The (bone-in) jerk chicken was also good, although between the two I liked the curry better. The jerk chicken had been grilled nicely with dry jerk seasoning, but they also provided optional jerk sauce, which was good on both the chicken and the side of brown rice with Jamaican peas (similar to black-eyed peas) we got with this entree. The sauce was dark and smoky with a good amount of jerk heat. As the second side for this entree, we got cabbage. I'm not sure what all they do to this side dish, but it was surprisingly flavorful. It had some carrots mixed in along with spices like rosemary and somehow they had created an almost rue-like sauce. It was very savory. Based on the taste, quantity, quality and price of the food alone, I'd give this place a 5. But the service was close to rude. Like it was a big bother to take our order and provide us the food. That costs them a star. Even at a fast food counter in a mall food court, if you are a business owner or server, you can be friendly, or at least passably nice. Still, given the food itself, we'd go back.

Dont be fooled by Food Court setting. The food is much more than I had expected. I've been a couple…read moretimes and gotten the jerk and the bbq chicken on seperate occasions. This trip, pic attached, was for bbq. The plate comes with a bed of rice as shown. Both visits I've gotten the cabbage. It's been flavorful both times. Before I forget, be sure to get the sauce over the rice..you'll be glad you did. Oxtail available both times I visited but had such good meal with the chicken decided to just stay with that this trip.

The service on an early Monday was swift & exceptional as I was informed where to get free water &…read moreasked if I wanted to swap out my fries for a side salad! (I dislike fries immensely). First time here & I didn't realize this old Woolworths was doubling as an exceptional art gallery w/ booths for many artists. If you need the bathroom, get in line right away vs. sufferring. Next time, I'm bringing my youngest son Jeremy who would definitely appreciate the place. My husband ordered the curry chicken sandwich & I ordered the grilled cheese & side salad. Very tasty sandwiches & side salad. Eventually we shared a chocolate shake which was very nice. 25 Aug Warning: My husband & I went home & he had the worst stomach upset throughout the night ( I'm fine). the only difference between us today, he ate the curry chicken & he used the soda fountain bathroom; he suspects the curry chicken sandwich & looking at previous health violations there is concern. Update: concern addressed

I was very excited to share this experience with my kids, since I grew up with a woolworths soda…read morefountain/retail store. One of my kids has a severe nut allergy so we advised the young lady taking our order. She said nothing had nuts but she would write it on the order. First, there are nuts in the menu- pesto for staters. So we went ahead with it because you could see the food preparation. So we sat at the counter and as we watched we quickly realized there was a ton of cross contamination. I see the manager and I tell him that we placed an order and we have nut allergy and I only needed care with 2 items ordered. He said we dont have nuts, kinda matter of factly borderline rude and was trying to walk away so I say well you have pesto on the menu and that contains nuts. He says oh well we prepare pesto in a separate area and "I dont think" we've used it today. So I say thats ok I only need the gloves changed and putting a piece of the wax paper you use in the baskets as a barrier on the prep counter (mind you this is not a real protection but I knew this was going to be an issue) so he tells the young lady prepping as she clearly had already overhead my conversation because she looked back at me annoyed, she turns to him- slaps her gloved hands (in the middle of a different food prep) on her lap and says so I have to change everything?! I say (in the kindest way) hey no look if you can just put a barrier on the counter and just change your gloves I would be comfortable with that (I low key was not but again,I saw the potential for no prevention). She side eyes me and begins to slam things down. I cant verify if she changed her gloves or not because she stepped off to the side and returns to proceed to put the wax paper down but I had faith that she understood that someone life is at stake. She prepares the sandwich and basically slams the basket on the counter so that it slides at me. I said hey thanks for doing that, I appreciate it, she doesn't look at me, no response, nothing. I'm waiting for the rest of our order and the manager comes back around so I say (again, and kindly) hey thanks for doing that, he says Yeah, and she mumbles something under her breath so I say someone with food allergies can die from a simple cross contamination so its very important, thank you. I cannot believe that people working in the food industry are so poorly trained in the importance of food allergies and that a manager no less, did not properly address the proper way of handling food allergies and preparationof surfaces and food. Otherwise you should tell people when ordering that they are not willing to accommodate allergy issues and we would have left. Totally disgusting behavior. Food was typical, counter food, nothing to go back to and certainly not after this event. Very unethical.

Quaint little deli with specialty finds attached to a small restaurant. Check their socials for…read morehours as the restaurant has limited hours. We visited the deli/shop as the restaurant was closed. We stopped in to grab lunch. They have salads by the pound and premade sandwiches. Very limited menu. We ordered the Italian sub which was on crusty bread and warmed up. Very tasty. Since couldn't modify sandwiches and order without the bread, ordered a half pound of the chicken salad. It was good. Had berries and grapes with lots of herbs in it. Could have done without the grapes. Grabbed a bag of Bloody Mary chips that were tasty. They do have lots of wine and a huge drink case. There's also the market that sells lots of unique and specialty brands, as well as local brands. They do have several bakery items such as cookies and some lovely looking cakes available by the slice. This is a boutique style deli/store so be aware that that vibe is also reflected in their pricing. Nice place to explore.

Fun deli and great little restaurant. Amazing donuts and English muffing. Great staff.read more

Waited about 30+ minutes for food truck food is usually unacceptable for me…read more But the food was above average, super happy to wait again next time. Owners of cassia. When I ordered the fried shrimp there wasnt any foil to protect it from melting the Styrofoam container. The shrimp app was super legit though just didn't like it seasoned with melted Styrofoam. Or do I like the taste of Styrofoam?

This is a food truck which is set up outside a brewery with picnic table seating. As of this…read morewriting, it has just reopened after being closed during a time of hurricane-related chaos. It was highly regarded before that, and offers to make many of its menu items vegan. I was a tad disappointed that the bar promised some non-alcoholic hop water options but didn't seem to have any in stock, which may relate to the storm as well. This food truck, however, delivered the goods. It is not a speedy process, and when I tried visiting before they sold out of food before the end of the day so I came early this time. They give you a buzzer so you can wander around and order drinks. When my tofu arrived, it was mouthwatering. The amount of rice was quite large, but this was some aromatic rice, and the tofu itself tasted like high quality stuff and was bathed in an herbal, spicy flavor that I imagine is about as close to Thailand as you could get in Asheville. It was a lot of money for a modestly sized disposable bowl of food, but the quality merited a visit. I doubt I could have found myself eating anything more delicious. And yet, their other menu options remained on my mind.

So happy to have this restaurant close by. It is counter service and they bring the food to you -…read morealso can order at the window. They have their own parking lot and it's pretty entertaining watching people navigate it. There is also an inline hockey rink next door so you might be able to watch a game. The food is sensational- the cafe con leche is the best since we lived in South Florida. The bread is delicious, as was everything else. Hubby has been back a couple of times and it will probably become our go-to. Absolutely a new favorite.

Everything about this new space is wonderful! Delicious food, cozy decor and friendly staff. Went…read morefor Sunday breakfast and everything was delicious! Can't wait to go back for lunch! We had breakfast 1 and breakfast two! Photos included!

This is one of my favorite places in Asheville! It's not the "bougie" downtown- higher priced…read moreplaces. No offense, but it's like Cheers- where the drinks are cold, the food amazing and the servers are the bomb! The staff remembers you & makes you feel like you're really in your hometown - whether you are from here or not! **Side note: I am NATIVE! Meghan made sure we had everything we ask for & needed. We watched her run all night! That kids Nikes were smoking! She also was knowledgeable about the cocktails and menu & her boss should be proud of her sales talent! The group started with 2, then 3- then 5 and our stragglers made it a table of 7. We noticed several other large tables in her section, but she handled things like a champ! Great food, service & laid back atmosphere!

Friendly bartenders and a fun crowd! I've been visiting this…read moreestablishment for years!

So disappointing! My sister and I were the only customers, and the unfriendly bearded bartender…read moregave us menus and silverware, then he and the woman behind the bar ignored us (and all eye contact) for the next 25 minutes. A group of 5 men came in, and the bartender immediately took their orders and brought them drinks, still ignoring us. We gave up and left. As a disabled senior citizen, it can be difficult for me to get out, so, thanks for nothing, Reems Creek Grill!

Great lunch spot. Service was excellent. Views of the rolling golf course were great. Burger and…read moreonion rings prepared to perfection. Great value. A sweet hidden gem, not crowded at all. We will be back soon!!