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

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6 (5953)
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
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 25 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community.
Reservations highly recommended.


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–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 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

  • 10% Off for July 4th

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Celebrate July 4th weekend with a Southern brunch! Book a reservation for 10:30AM or earlier on July 4th to get 10% off your meal.
    10% Off for July 4th Photo

Menu

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What 5,953 people are saying

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Downtown Asheville offers a delightful Southern dining experience. Guests rave about the "best chicken and waffles," "fantastic food," and "wonderful service." The restaurant boasts a great location and a menu filled with tasty dishes like sweet potato pancakes and goat cheese grits. Perfect for a memorable meal.
5,953 Reviews

  1. Christy

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Atmosphere (patio dining) was great. We were disappointed in service. After waiting 15 mins we asked a different server to take our order. He took our order and brought us appetizer plates for the appetizer we ordered. We were ready to reset and make the most of the night. The first waitress who ghosted us the 15 mins then came to apologize for the wait. Appreciated but happy to have a different server. So we thought. Then the first waitress checked in on our meal and refilled our drinks. Disappointed we were now clearly still the original waitress’ table still. Food was good. We asked for a box for the leftovers and waited another 15 mins for the check after asking for the box. Great food. Subpar service.

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  2. Juliet

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, the customer service is amazing, and the vibe of the place is just a perfect representation of Asheville’s culture. We ordered the biscuits for a cause, the grilled cheese with tomato soup, and the Asheville chicken sandwich. Great place to visit ☺️

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  3. Jeffrey VIP

    Fort Lauderdale6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service as usual was also exceptional!

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  4. Maria

    Charlotte4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food really was fantastic but everything else was pretty terrible. We had to ask for water refills twice and our check twice. The restaurant was LOUD and the bathroom smelled like a dirty dorm- really bad. I told them I was celebrating my birthday and the server didn't say a thing nor offer anything to celebrate. Overall a disappointing experience.

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  5. Joel VIP

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome; service was very fast. Staff was kind. ❤️

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  6. Sharon

    New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience here! The food and drinks were fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. I had the Cobb salad and my husband ordered the chicken BLT sandwich—both were delicious. For drinks, he tried the whiskey sour with Tupelo honey and absolutely loved it. I had the mimosa flight, which was so good it made the regular mimosa seem just okay in comparison! Highly recommend stopping in for a fun and tasty meal.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    Key West / Florida Keys5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best chicken and waffles we ever had!!! Service was outstanding and food delicious and priced fairly.

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  8. Rhonda

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were able to walk right in and be seated at our table during a busy time of the day. The food was great, as well as the service! Our family celebrated Father’s Day over a fantastic meal in a great location!

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  9. Lori VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant & have eaten there several times. Great location, food & service. The chicken &?waffles are especially yummy!

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  10. Ana Carolina

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience!! Southern delicious food and great location

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Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville is rated 4.6 stars by 5953 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
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–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 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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