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

5592 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

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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 5,592 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Asheville / Western North Carolina
Great for brunch
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Kid-friendly
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Good for groups
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Hot spot
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Lively
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Most Booked
Asheville
Great for brunch
Asheville
Kid-friendly
Asheville
Good for groups
Asheville
Hot spot
Asheville
Great for outdoor dining
Asheville
Lively
Asheville
Most Booked

5,592 Reviews

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MarianneB
Indiana
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food we had this trip. Extremely reasonably priced too…. Service was excellent. Will definitely recommend
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betht
Indiana
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food and atmosphere. Shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
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HaleyFS
San Antonio
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service5ambience1
Shrieking child right next to us. I don’t mean just a hungry kid. We are parents and grandparents . Seriously out of control Mariah Carey octave splitting screaming. Food was absolutely sub par and small chicken portions. Service was great. This place has gone seriously downhill.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is delicious, cooked perfectly and awesome service!!
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
Tupelo Honey is always excellent in ambiance, food, and quality. However our waitress was very pushy for us to order pricier items. We ordered an app, main courses, and dessert, in addition to my glass of wine and purchased 4 glasses. Altogether we had a great dinner.
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Kenny
Coastal Georgia
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got there and they sat us right away. Our server was friendly and efficient, menus and water came immediately. I ordered cast iron pork with a wonderful sauce and it was tender, juicy and spicy, came with 2 sides crispy potatoes and green salad. My husband ordered mahi mahi that was perfectly cooked with roasted Brussel sprouts and green salad. This was a perfect dinner, great food and good service.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff - my family is a challenge to please. Great cocktails.
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LisaL
Milwaukee
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I could not love this place more. Just go.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
Small portion, tiny chicken, overly salty fries and overcooked chicken, which is the worst for specialized southern chicken place. Service was good though.
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mkg4
Miami
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Portions were generous and everything was delicious!!
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RobinR
Western NC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
As a long time resident of Asheville, I have seen the menu at Tupelo Honey change for the worse. The restaurant now feels completely like a chain. The special vibe it was born with is no longer apparent.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a recommendation from a friend and she was absolutely right! Everything was delicious.
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timber
Las Vegas
315 reviews
vip
5.0
315 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner at table in bar-side was great. Best fried chicken we’ve had in years—literally, the best. Looks like a sleepy little spot from the street but had good energy, great food, exceptional service. Just visiting but if we lived here we’d come all the time.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Could not have asked for a better server. I don’t remember his name . He helped us with the menu because it was our first trip to Asheville. Food was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville is a must try. Great tasting southern food, always fresh, and a constant menu refresh. Huge serving staff. Friendly folks. Fair prices. You will remember Tupelo Honey when you think back on your stay in Asheville.
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KimM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was great! The food was wonderful and arrived in an efficient amount of time. Our group of ladies ordered several things off the menu and we were well pleased. The pimento cheese dip was wonderful!
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JoAnn
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time to Tupelo Honey. We were in town for a wedding and wanted to try some southern food. The chicken and waffles were amazing and also loved the grits!
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BertR
Jacksonville
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was very good and ambience was definitely Southern Charm but service was inattentive for the most part. There was no rush and it did not ruin the evening but not great.
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KellyF
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was awesome! Highly recommended! Food was great! I had the shrimp and grits. Man, it was decadent! Such a lovely balance of flavors!
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DavidF
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really like the place and the people! and we sat at the bar, really enjoyed our time with the bartender, will definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience5
We have been coming here for over 10 years and it is always one of our top go-to restaurants whenever we’re in Asheville. Our last visit was very disappointing. The food took almost 45 minutes and that is after waiting 15 minutes to order. They were not even that busy. The food was borderline cold and the service was horrible! We will go back for one more try, but it is definitely not what it used to be!
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AndrewP
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite place to eat when we come to Asheville.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Deshaun our waiter was litterally the best waiter I have ever had in my life. Food was all delicious. Absolutely zero complaints and we had a huge group of 11!
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KenW
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of ten with out of town guests. We had a wonderful meal - shrimp and grits, smothered chicken, delicious salads. The restaurant was hopping but we were treated to great service by Hannah and her team. Would be very happy to go back. Thanks!
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Dwight
Las Vegas
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great southern hospitality cooking. Very friendly staff
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JohnH
Tulsa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Make your reservations now! Ready to go back! Loved their chicken & waffles!
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ToniB
Tampa
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The fried chicken and collards were great! As were the Brussels sprouts!
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BrandyP
Fort Lauderdale
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for breakfast or lunch. It was delish! For us it was the perfect brunch on a girls trip..the food was amazing.
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Greatsteak
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was great. Cocktails were good. Definitely worth the visit
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IoPwas4me
Austin
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
The online version of the menu has more options for vegetarians than the actual menu in the restaurant which was a disappointment (e.g. no Quinoa Harvest bowl). The service was slow (the restaurant was very full) and the food was decent but not as flavorful as I had recalled Tupelo Honey being in the past.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good delicious. “Citrus got real” drink was delicious!! Everything was amazing. I come every time I’m in town. The classic chicken and waffles!!!
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HannahS
Phoenix
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was great! A little busy and front staff could’ve been more kind but the waiter was great.
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MartinT
Indiana
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The young lady that took care of us in the bar was outstanding and quite helpful when making our dinner selections. Great food and outstanding service.
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Rudy
Philadelphia
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was great. Brook our waitress was awesome with her recommendations and service
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience1
Waitstaff was very nice. However, the restaurant was noisy with lots of children. Food was OK but the pecan pie was delicious.
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BillT
Charleston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
We enjoyed the shrimp and grits and the tortilla soup especially. The mac and cheese, greens and brussel sprouts were great, too. The braised green beans were too salty. We had a long wait for service - getting our food and settling the bill.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
The food was excellent, but our server was definitely having a hard time. We were there this past Tuesday morning, so 10/17. She would walk away in the middle of talking to us to go speak with other tables, muttered under her breath about other tables but was still close enough to us for us to hear everything, she struggled to complete one task at a time, and would frequently disappear elsewhere. She was kind, but extremely disorganized and forgetful. At one point the lady behind us understandably followed her so she and her husband could get their check. Again, food was great. Service… not so much.
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MargeK
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Here from NJ. Great place. Martini's are a little short but food was delish
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GeorgeA
Indiana
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Made reservation months ago and still had to wait for table yet others without reservations walked right in- a little frustrating! Food was very good the chicken was delicious and the banana pudding excellent. Service average at best but not bad … would go again the food outweighed the other negatives
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RickRJD
Chicago
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We sat at the bar in this crowded restaurant on a Monday evening so the noise was palatable. The food, service, and ambiance was exceptional.
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You can order delivery directly from Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville using the Order Online button.

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville is rated 4.6 stars by 5592 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

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 61 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
Price
$30 and under
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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Make a reservation

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