Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

Name: Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville
Address: 12 College St, Asheville, NC, United States, 28801
Telephone: (828) 255-4863
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

5520 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 180 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Southern, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 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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What 5,520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for brunch
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Kid-friendly
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Hot spot
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Asheville
Great for brunch
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5,520 Reviews

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We chose this restaurant based on previous reviews and it did not disappoint. We had appetizers, fried green tomato’s and cat head biscuits. The original fried chicken and the bistro filet were great. We had a excellent server…(Jim)
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The service was excellent. The Green Fried Tomatoes were very good. The traditional Honey Fried Chicken was excellent. The meatloaf was a little dry and we wouldn't order again. The restaurant furnishings were a little run down. We were seated at a table for eight even though there was two of us.
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KristenA
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
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Very good staff but I wish the chicken had more flavor.
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KLM7
Toledo
28 reviews
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5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went for breakfast before heading to Biltmore for a timed tour. Definitely make a rez as there was a sizable line building on a Sat. Also recommend bar seating rez if you need to be somewhere after. The collard greens were amazing! Ask for vinegar. Bloody Mary’s good, nice touch w the pickled okra, olive garnish. Spicy cauli app was good but too much breading. Why is everything so heavily breaded??? Fried green tomatoes tasty but again, too much breading. Banana pudding was huge, great flavor but more runny than I’d prefer. Bar service was attentive and friendly.
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Kate
Greater Boston
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
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Fried chicken was fine, but we’re warned off the sweet spicy sauce as “so hot, people send it back.” Menus sticky , not clean.Overall, meh.
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BonnieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for a work dinner. The service was wonderful and they were very accommodating while we waited an extra 30 minutes for someone from our party to arrive. Food was delicious and plentiful and afterwards we were able to cross the street and enjoy the Drum Circle! Highly recommend for a casual atmosphere and good food!
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Amazing food & drinks! Our waitress was amazing and quick!
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Beppie
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The food was incredible!! There were 5 of us and we couldn't decide who had the best dish! The server gave great recommendations and was spot on. Would highly recommend!
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The food and service was great. They do chicken very well. The short walk from the hotel was also nice.
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Food was perfect experience of southern cooking. Biscuits and fried chicken will not disappoint!
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StephanieE
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
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We loved our experience at Tupelo Honey!! The food was absolutely incredible, definitely give the banana pudding a try. Jacob gave excellent service and excellent recommendations for our meal. Definitely will be back.
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SkiBum
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Dined on September 9, 2023
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Menu is more limited than it used to be. The biscuits, no longer included, were somewhat dry. It just doesn’t have the charm that it used to.
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BlytheM
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22 reviews
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5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
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Picky spouse loved the 1/2 chicken with grits!!! So thrilled and service was great! Bacon and avocado sandwich is worthy of a return visit!
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AnneD
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to visit Tupelo Honey, the food is delicious, the folks there are wonderful and it's always fun to eat there!
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HaleyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an amazing experience as we haven’t visited in a while. It was even better than I remembered! The waffles were amazing, the eggs perfectly cooked and the grits with goat cheese left me telling my husband that I had to figure out how to make them at home! We sat at the counter right next to the warming station and I was worried I would get hot, but I wasn’t! It was a little louder in that spot only because the staff were communicating with each other (expertly so, since the service was amazing) so it was to be expected. I can’t wait to go back. :)
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PaulH
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Terrific Southern comfort food in Downtown Asheville with a modern twist. Highly recommended, from the fried green tomatoes to the smothered chicken.
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Debj
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
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Excellent staff very friendly and pleasant and efficient.
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Nunu
London
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Dined on September 3, 2023
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Absolutely delicious. Our party of 5 had it all. Snacks, entrees , cocktails and dessert. Started with fried pickles and fried green tomatoes ( best we’ve had) with Bloody Mary’s, orders also included fried chicken, shrimp and grits, pork in a skillet, and beef sandwich (Debris?). Finished with pecan pie and banana pudding for the table. Waiter and host top notch as well and get us in earlier than our 1pm reservation. Thanks again for that.
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MikeD
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Food was all delicious. Had a problem with the food coming out, it was late, the kitchen was busy, so it took over 30 minutes for our food to come out. However, the manager came over and apologized for the delay, guaranteed our food would be fresh and hot and also offered to buy our apps and desert! Definitely recommend!
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PatL
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It was good but my chicken and Brussels sprouts needed a little salt for flavor.
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frankj
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they were very accommodating to us visiting past our time of eating
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RickO
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We brought friends from “the north” to help us explore Asheville, and wanted good southern food to round out the experience. We all chose different dishes, and shared them to get a good variety. They were all outstanding, and the portions were just right. Thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor seating, the good vibe of College St, the great personality of our server Ashley, and of course the food. We’d go back again next time we visit Asheville.
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JenniferM
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We stopped right before heading to airport and we were thrilled by our choice! The food was delicious!
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Rick
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Excellent food, large portions , very comfortable on the front porch
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TomB
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Terrific service and festive atmosphere that was a little on the noisy side but not nearly as much as many other restaurants. Side dishes were excellent, my main course slightly less so (battered chicken, a bit dry, sortof average flavor). Generally positive experience and I'd definitely go back.
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Perfect weather, so we sat outside. The food was awesome and cocktails were great. The waitress was attentive and provided useful insight about items on the menu
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Great food and service. Had outdoor table, which was very nice. Will definitely go back!
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marathonrater
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Dined on August 12, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
Visited on a super busy Saturday night and ordered a half fried chicken, green beans and side salad. The chicken was the most overcooked and dry I’ve ever had. It actually tasted like a second fry. The green beans were pungent, oily and goopy. An experience I was not able to enjoy. I hate posting negative reviews but for the hype I cannot recommend.
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The meals and service were fantastic! We wanted to try everything on the menu. You must get the fried green tomatoes! It was wonderful. The waitress and staff were very friendly as well. Will come back!
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Great service. Food was great, however the fried chicken was a bit dry.
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Best meal that we had while visiting Asheville! Excellent chicken, drinks and mahi-mahi! Would highly recommend visiting this gem!
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MaureenV
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Excellent food and service would try again on next visit
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Beth
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We enjoyed Southern food overall Chicken was slightly dry but fried green tomatoes and grits were on point. The waiter was accommodating All in all, worth the visit 😊
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
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The service was terrible. Server was rude, loud, hyper, couldn’t take the order well. Food took long to receive and it wasn’t the correct order. Will not visit restaurant again.
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Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville is rated 4.6 stars by 5520 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 180 times today

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, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Southern, 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

Website
http://www.tupelohoneycafe.com/
Phone number
(828) 255-4863
Catering
No off premise catering is available.
Private party facilities

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Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 5,520 people are saying

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