ASHEVILLE FORAGER
ASHEVILLE FORAGER
Deli · Bakery · Grocery · Butcher
Our mission is to provide you with fresh, local, and healthy options all in one place — with our own in-house bakery, hand-cut meats, and products from over 50 local vendors.
Asheville Forager is a locally owned grocery and deli in the heart of downtown Asheville, founded by Padraic and Heather Collins. We believe that good food should come from good people — that's why we partner with over 50 local farms and producers to bring you the freshest ingredients Western North Carolina has to offer.
From our in-house bakery turning out fresh biscuits and sourdough every morning, to our deli slicing meats to order for handcrafted sandwiches, everything we do is rooted in care for our community and the land that feeds us.
We're proud to be a zero-waste grocery, working every day to keep our footprint small and our impact large. When you shop with us, you're not just buying groceries — you're supporting your neighbors.
Over 50 local farms and vendors. Every purchase supports our neighbors in Western NC.
We're committed to a net-zero waste operation, from sourcing to shelf to table.
Fresh baked bread, hand-cut meats, and seasonal meals crafted daily in our kitchen.
Everything you need under one roof — fresh, local, and made with care.
Biscuits, croissants, sourdough, challah bread, sub rolls, and rotating seasonal favorites — all baked fresh daily in our in-house bakery. The bread for your deli sandwich? We made that too.
Handcrafted sandwiches made to order with meats sliced fresh right in front of you. Built on our house-baked sub rolls with local ingredients you can taste the difference in.
Short on time? We've got seasonal ready-made meals like shepherd's pie, grilled cheese, twice-baked potatoes, and more. Curbside pickup available — just pull up and we'll bring it out.
A full grocery stocked with products from over 50 local farms, producers, and artisans. From fresh produce to pantry staples, we make it easy to shop local every day.
Hand-cut meats from trusted local sources. Whether you're building a sandwich or planning dinner for two, our butcher counter has you covered with quality cuts.
Hosting an event, office lunch, or gathering? We cater with the same local, fresh ingredients you love from our deli and bakery. Get in touch and we'll put together a spread.
We're right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Stop by, say hello, grab a sandwich.