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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6
4.6
5843 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
We are in OpenTable's Top 100 Places to Brunch in America!
At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts, brunches, lunches and suppers that invite you to put on your Sunday’s best and gather around the table for gracious and delicious Southern food. This original, flagship location boasts over 20 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community.
Reservations highly recommended.



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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 255-4863
  • Website
    http://www.tupelohoneycafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off premise catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
  • Location
    12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Black Friday Brunch

    Nov 29, 2024 only
    Join us beginning at 9AM on Black Friday for a chef-inspired Southern brunch! We will be open all day, with our full brunch menu available until 3PM. Come indulge in favorites like Classic Chicken & Waffles, Tupelo Shrimp & Grits, and a "Queen" Bloody Mary!
    Black Friday Brunch Photo

Menu

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What 5,843 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Downtown Asheville is a vibrant spot known for its southern comfort food with a modern twist. Guests rave about their "amazing food," especially the fried chicken and shrimp & grits. Service is often praised as "wonderful," and the lively atmosphere makes it a must-visit for brunch.

5,843 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the few restaurants downtown that opened early after the Helene and is invested in our community. They currently have a limited menu while waiting for clean running water to return to our city (hopefully tomorrow). Still, everything I tried on it the last three times I visited was terrific. I especially like chicken and waffles and meatloaf.

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  2. Jeffrey

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Kayla was awesome as we sat at the Bar!

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  3. Kelly

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to stop in when we come to Asheville. It was pretty quiet and the menu limited but things seem to be improving in terms of situation for all of the area.

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  4. Susan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly service and the food was delicious! Only disappointment: Wish they still had their sweet potato pancakes!!!

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  5. Martha

    Raleigh

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, especially the pumpkin bisque. Due to water shortage they were serving everything in disposable cups and plates. However I appreciated that they were open since so many restaurants are still closed here in Asheville

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  6. Susan

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and ambience of the downtown location. Such good energy; busy but not so loud you can’t have a normal conversation. Service was great, too.

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  7. Lisa

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Love love Spot on every single time we order

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  8. Michelle

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful! Be aware the fried chicken is very fresh and takes a bit to cook. We three were there an hour and half total but the food is very worth the wait. Def coming back here!

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  9. Joe

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender at brunch! She is outstanding. ****************************************

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  10. Karie

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was great! No wait time!

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Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville is rated 4.6 stars by 5843 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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