Opportunities abound in this fully renovated mixed-use property at the entrance to Asheville's River Arts District. Originally built in 1954 as the Amboy Drive-In and later operating as the Cascade Lounge (1960s-1990s), the building was reimagined in 2016 as the Asheville Food Park, featuring a bar, café, food trucks, and live entertainment. FOR LEASE $100k per year ( $8,333) monthly NNN, full CAM = $3,133 Monthly
Located at the corner of Amboy Road and State Street, directly across from Carrier Park and the French Broad River Greenway, this site offers exceptional visibility"”13,000+ cars daily"”and quick access to I-26 (less than ½ mile). Amboy Road links Biltmore Village, the River Arts District, and West Asheville's thriving neighborhoods, forming one of the city's most desirable recreational and commercial corridors.
Main Level Features:
"¢ Inviting bar space with covered patio and serving window
"¢ Central courtyard separating bar from café/kitchen area
"¢ Rear section with 16' ceilings, three glass garage doors, raised stage, and open patio with fire pit and creekside yard
"¢ Excellent natural light and flexible layout for events or dining
Upper Level Features:
"¢ Commissary kitchen with 3-bay sink, hand sink, dry storage, cooler areas, and staff bath,
Chef's office, two professional workspaces, lobby area, and large storage room suitable for sublease
Additional Highlights:
"¢ Zoning: River - Mixed-use / commercial
"¢ New Certificate of Completion
"¢ Ample onsite parking with easy access
"¢ NNN lease | Subdividable | Flexible terms available
This property is ideal for a bar, café, food service venture, or creative mixed-use concept. With minimal build-out remaining, it's ready for immediate occupancy"”allowing operators to focus on their vision rather than construction.
Built to last, steeped in local history, and poised for its next chapter"”this property offers the perfect stage for Asheville's next great concept.
Property Type(s):
Commercial
|
Year Built
|
1954
|
County
|
Buncombe
|
Additional Details
| AIR |
Central Air |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Bar Fridge |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Block |
| HEAT |
Heat Pump |
| INTERIOR |
Fixed Furniture |
| LOT |
0.67 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Corner Lot, Level |
| LOT DIMENSIONS |
870' x 116' |
| MLS STATUS |
Active |
| SEWER |
Public Sewer |
| STORIES |
2 |
| UTILITIES |
Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION |
Creek |
Location
Listed with Trailblazer Realty LLC
Date last updated: 1/9/26 2:22 PM PST
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