Delicious, Authentic, And Healthy Southern American Food

A Healthy Alternative To Fast Food!

Delicious, Authentic, And Healthy Southern American Food

A Healthy Alternative To Fast Food!

Every Thursday is Veterans Day . All veterans get a 10% discount all day. Check out our veterans hall and meet other veterans.

Everyday first responders, police, fire and EMS get any Combo 1 entree 2 veggies and a bread for $7.95

American Comfort Food For Friends And Family

J & S Fresh Kitchen and Catering specializes in providing a unique cafeteria program, serving delicious, American comfort food. We are known to be a healthy alternative to fast food, with dishes made from scratch daily. They are made with no animal fats, oils, or trans fats. We offer pick-up or dine-in options at our restaurant in Asheville, NC. We also provide catering options in our spacious meeting rooms. Call us today for more information at 828-298-1209.

American Comfort Food For Friends And Family

J & S Fresh Kitchen and Catering specializes in providing a unique cafeteria program, serving delicious, American comfort food. We are known to be a healthy alternative to fast food, with dishes made from scratch daily. They are made with no animal fats, oils, or trans fats. We offer pick-up or dine-in options at our restaurant in Asheville, NC. We also provide catering options in our spacious meeting rooms. Call us today for more information at 828-298-1209.

Check Out Our Menu!

All our entrees and vegetables are made fresh EVERYDAY! They are made from SCRATCH! Check out our fresh fruit, salads, desserts, breads, and many other options!

Our Menu

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We Cater to Special Diets!

Ask about our salads, fruits, and vegetables with zero animal fats or by-products. We also provide a choice sugar-free dessert every day! Enjoy all our entrees and vegetables prepared with no trans-fat free oils.

Catering and Event Hosting

We are ready to host your event. We have 2 meeting rooms. We actively work with you to plan the best event possible and provide delicious meals. You can learn more about our catering by clicking the button below.

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More About Us

Home cooking “just like momma used to make it!” That’s what founder of J&S Cafeteria Grady T. Allred, Jr. wanted for his customers, and it is still our motto today! 


The first J&S Cafeteria opened in an untapped market at the River Ridge Market Place in Asheville, NC on September 4, 1984, and garnered a tremendous response. The budding community welcomed a unique low-fat “fresh” alternative to fast-food, and J&S became known for “vegetables for value.” The average cost was $3 per meal, and J&S immediately had a following of “regulars.” People of all ages flocked to the restaurant for everyday dinners, holidays, and special occasions. As the demand grew, Grady, Jr. recruited his daughter Ann’s husband, son-in-law Fagg Nowlan, to work alongside the patriarch in the family business.


Grady, Jr. passed away in 2001, leaving behind his loving wife and three generations of J&S family. The timeless business sentiments of responsibility, quality, honesty, and customer loyalty remain at the core of the J&S business model.


That is why J&S Cafeteria employs some of the most dedicated cooks in the industry who work carefully to ensure they receive new ingredients, menus, and fresh local produce from farms in North Carolina to create the home-style dishes that diners love. J&S takes pride in small batch recipes from a cookbook used for more than 30 years and a contemporary menu that includes lighter fare.


From students to seniors, the J&S family is constantly growing. Whether guests dine in or partake of the newest catering service, J&S continues to treat customers as if they are invited guests to the family dinner table.

Home cooking “just like momma used to make it!” That’s what founder of J&S Cafeteria Grady T. Allred, Jr. wanted for his customers, and it is still our motto today! 


The first J&S Cafeteria opened in an untapped market at the River Ridge Market Place in Asheville, NC on September 4, 1984, and garnered a tremendous response. The budding community welcomed a unique low-fat “fresh” alternative to fast-food, and J&S became known for “vegetables for value.” The average cost was $3 per meal, and J&S immediately had a following of “regulars.” People of all ages flocked to the restaurant for everyday dinners, holidays, and special occasions. As the demand grew, Grady, Jr. recruited his daughter Ann’s husband, son-in-law Fagg Nowlan, to work alongside the patriarch in the family business.


Grady, Jr. passed away in 2001, leaving behind his loving wife and three generations of J&S family. The timeless business sentiments of responsibility, quality, honesty, and customer loyalty remain at the core of the J&S business model.


That is why J&S Cafeteria employs some of the most dedicated cooks in the industry who work carefully to ensure they receive new ingredients, menus, and fresh local produce from farms in North Carolina to create the home-style dishes that diners love. J&S takes pride in small batch recipes from a cookbook used for more than 30 years and a contemporary menu that includes lighter fare.


From students to seniors, the J&S family is constantly growing. Whether guests dine in or partake of the newest catering service, J&S continues to treat customers as if they are invited guests to the family dinner table.

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See What Our Customers Are Saying

  • I love the remodeling that they have done. The food was excellent.  I am so glad that you all have reopened. Will be eating there more often


    - Tamra N.

  • Love this place. Ive eaten here as far back as I've made memories. Hard working crew putting together southern delicacies. Keep it up yall!


    - Heath W.

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    Can't say enough good things about the staff and management. Ian is a top notch manager and the staff follows with pride.  Great place to visit and eat.


    - Derek W

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    Food was hot, fresh and excellent.  Service and employees were great.. Definitely will return often if it continues this good!!


    - Sharon S.

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  • What an incredible turnaround. Before closing, this place was dated and questionable. They have made good use of being closed. The remodel is lovely to look at and feels clean and modern. Even so, the food was probably the best I've had at J&S in many, many years. Everything about lunch today was nostalgic and wonderful.


    - Angie D

To order pick-up or discuss catering requirements, call us today at 828-298-1209. You can also dine-in at our restaurant in Asheville, NC. 

Phone: 828-298-1209 | Address: 800 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Business Hours: Wed-Sunday – 10:30 AM – 4PM | Mon & Tues – Closed

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