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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 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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. Shaun VIP

    Charleston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Tupelo Honey and everyone loved their meals! From the pimento cheese dip to the fried pickles…chicken and waffles, smash burger and surf and turf! Top notch and delicious! We will be visiting again soon.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on January 20, 2025
    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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  2. Stacey

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very cute place with super service. We sat at the bar (requested) and ordered traditional southern fare - fried green tomatoes over grits (excellent), hot pimento cheese dip (very good - hubby likes it better than i did, but I’m used to it cold on a sandwich). For dinner we had the fried chicken (dark meat) and collards - both excellent, though next time I’ll request to leave off the honey dust, I would have preferred it without the hint of sweetness. Hubby ordered the pulled pork in confit - excellent on all fronts but be ready as it’s not “rich” but it’s a lot! And I had to try the biscuits with butter and blueberry j as a dessert (it’s a starter). The biscuits were as good as my momma makes and the butter was nice and whipped. Next time I’ll just order the biscuits with butter and honey - not that the blueberry was anything but lovely - just that’s they way I grew up ;) All in all - if you’ve got southern roots or want authentic southern cookin’ this will remind you of home!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on January 5, 2025
    What a sweet review! Thank you so much for 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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  3. Emily

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 12 with 10:30 reservations on a Saturday. Everything went perfectly and the breakfast entrees were delicious. The three egg omelet with any three extra ingredients you choose to add was the most ordered menu item. Each of us enjoyed the light fluffy omelet with fresh ingredients. The juicy chicken tenders received rave reviews as well. The only thing I’d add to the menu is a stronger coffee option with a carafe on the table. Great service.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on January 5, 2025
    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. Hilene

    Miami9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great. The soup was very tasty but came out cold. Drinks are kind of expensive and very small.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on January 4, 2025
    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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  5. Doug

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress Karra was great! All good was perfectly done and tasted so good. 10 out of 10, is my score.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on January 4, 2025
    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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  6. Traver

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very attentive service. We are near closing time on New Years Eve and nothing was slacked off one bit. I wish I could remember our server’s name because she was great. Would definitely eat here again
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on January 4, 2025
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  7. Rong

    Richmond10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The service is good. The food mediocre. Maybe because we are not from the area, and not used to the southern cuisine? A bit too salty to our taste. Not enough variety. If this is the true representation of Southern food charm, we are disappointed.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on March 7, 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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  8. Jasmine

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ty was so kind and the food was delicious

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  9. Leslie VIP

    Baltimore10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a delicious meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and the wait staff is friendly and efficient. Highly recommend for a true southern comfort meal.

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  10. Amanda VIP

    Chicago21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food overall. Spiced squash spinach salad with chicken was amazing .
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on January 4, 2025
    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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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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