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

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6
4.6
5918 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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.


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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off premise catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 5,918 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Downtown Asheville offers "superlative" fried green tomatoes and "best goat cheese grits around." Diners appreciate its "great spot" vibe and "traditional Southern fare." While some changes to the biscuits and service delays were noted, many guests highlight its "delicious" dishes and "excellent" service, making it a local favorite.

5,918 Reviews
  1. Gwen

    Detroit1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Well we went later on a Sunday. Not many people there which makes sense. Oddly there must have been some sort of fire truck drill because there were several fire engines that went by blaring their horns over and over. Also loud barking dogs on the patio. The food was fine, nothing spectacular. Would not return even if I lived nearby.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for providing us with your honest feedback. I am sorry to hear you had anything less than an amazing experience at our restaurant. We are committed to providing you with quality Southern Fare and top-notch hospitality and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you again!

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  2. Chris

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    my family and I have been eating here since the very beginning. We’ve never had a bad meal or experience. Fried green tomatoes, chicken, and waffles, all of it. Superlative.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    What a sweet review. Thank you! We take pride in serving our scratch-made southern dishes and in helping our guests feel at home with a good ole dose of Southern hospitality, and we appreciate you taking the time to recognize that. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Terry

    Charleston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fried green tomatoes and fried chicken. Best goat cheese grits around. A great tradition in Asheville.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Jennifer

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, service was excellent and fast!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  5. Chris

    Raleigh12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the smothered chicken and biscuits. I did not like how the biscuit had been broken up into pieces before being covered in gravy. I much prefer the biscuits to just be cut in half. The chicken was good. My girlfriend got the mountain morning bowl and was disappointed. The entire dish was cold. Cold grits, cold sauce and a cold fried egg. The potatoes were the only thing hot. Service was good so no complaint there. Probably won’t go back.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Hi , Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you kindly!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family friendly.......we had two small children with us when we dined.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on April 18, 2025
    We appreciate you stopping by with your family for some of our Southern hospitality! We hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Seth VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Tupelo Honey! I return often! Cannot recommend this place enough!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on April 15, 2025
    What a sweet review. Thank you! We take pride in serving our scratch-made southern dishes and in helping our guests feel at home with a good ole dose of Southern hospitality, and we appreciate you taking the time to recognize that. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Glen

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very enjoyable time. Everything was delicious.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you for the review, Glen! We take pride in serving our scratch-made southern dishes and in helping our guests feel at home with a good ole dose of Southern hospitality. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Connie

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The quality of the food was just ok. Our server DeShaun, was awesome. He was friendly, knowledgeable and swift.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on April 13, 2025
    Hi, thank you for providing us with your honest feedback. I am sorry to hear you had anything less than an amazing experience at our restaurant. We are committed to providing you with quality Southern Fare and top-notch hospitality and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you again!

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  10. Michael VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was perfunctory. Not very pleasant. Food was overcooked and sent back to kitchen.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on April 11, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're so sorry that our service fell below the standards we have set for ourselves. We'd love a chance to host you again, and hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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