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    3.6 (28 reviews)
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    Purple Haze
    Madison T.

    Every meal we have here is delightful. Staff is always friendly, food is quick and fresh, and we always leave with plenty leftover. My favorite has been the chimicurri steak & egg hash. Definitely worth the wait!

    Classic Benedict
    Davlon S.

    This is a very popular spot, but they do have call ahead seating so I highly suggest you take advantage of that service. Nice variety of breakfast/brunch dishes to include Southern staples. The service was good and the food was plentiful amd delicious!

    Ordered the BLTE, eggs over easy, no cheese with seasoned potatoes. The egg was over hard, there was no bread, no tomato, no mayo. The bacon was hard and chewy. The potatoes were ice cold and hard. Pretty much nothing I could eat. Don't waste your money.

    GF Toast
    Luca D.

    Service and ambiance was as pleasurable as it possibly could have been. I got the Parma Skillet Hash, which is two eggs any style (I chose scrambled) over potatoes, tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, onions, Italian sausage, fresh herbs, and goat cheese instead of the usual mozzarella and Parmesan, alongside GF toast. The toast was kind of soft, but the strawberry jam gave it some sweetness. The flavors of the hash were nothing but phenomenal. Adding the goat cheese was the right call because it gave it a good salt concentrate. The veg was great and the sausage was moist. I would have liked a little more egg to better coat the hash, but still a killer brunch overall. First Watch? More like First Win.

    Chickichanga
    Wendy R.

    Chickichanga was a little spicy but amazing!! How do I not get this next time, geez. Served hot & fresh. The eggs benefict was served perfectly with fresh fruit. The egg white wrap was lite but super yummy. It was super busy at 11 am and not enough parking spaces. Everyone wanted to go but noone was upset. Very very enjoyable experience and will definitely go back. Waitress Kerri was awesome!!! Clean place. Light and bright ambiance.

    Omelette
    Carl S.

    Great food and a great location in Arden. The food is very well prepared everything I've tried. Here is good. They are known for their breakfast, but their lunch combos are incredible. Soups and sandwiches are a great choice and very well prepped with fresh ingredients. The serve staff are incredibly nice and helpful. The service was fast and everything was excellent. The ambience is an upscale warehouse feel! This is a great choice for breakfast lunch and dinner in South Asheville.

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    Regina E.

    Service was well done. It was clean and clean and nice atmosphere. The food was good but a little too expensive. It had a healthy lean. There are vegan options. Give it a try.

    Mint mocha iced coffee
    Shelby D.

    Lots of parking and seating! Smells so good in here when you first walk in haha. Got sat down quickly, placed my order and the waitress brought me out my mint mocha iced coffee and some hot syrup to go with my pancakes. While they taste great (if but pretty sweet) I'm eager to come back and try out the breakfast tacos lol

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    CB S.

    This is an awesome addition to south Ashevilles restaurant selection. Get atmosphere and good food. Great brunch stop or place to grab a nice lunch. The service is excellent and the waiters have always been friendly. Definitely recommend it.

    The trifecta
    Steve M.

    Great service with a smile and wonderful selection of foods! I might add, delicious also

    Burnt biscuits

    All of the food was burnt. The pancakes were so burnt it was peel-able, biscuits were so hard it could break a tooth, and the French toast was burnt but they put that side on the bottom to make it look like it was cooked well. We waited an hour on that food. The server seemed like she hated her job and kept disappearing to the kitchen for a while. It was clear the restaurant had too many seats for their lack of kitchen staff and kitchen space. I would've give one but the bacon and manager earned an extra star. We paid 70+ dollars but manager took off some money for compensation so it was clear she was trying.

    Emily S.

    Every meal I have had here has been amazing. From breakfast sandwiches, to French toast, to salads and soups. It's all incredible. The staff is super friendly and attentive. A great spot for brunch.

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    I ordered a salmon frittata and half of the plate was lettuce with a little bit of tasteless vinaigrette.

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    We came on a Sunday night so the place wasn't very busy. But Tina made us feel right at home, she…read morewas cracking jokes a with us and quite friendly and kind. She provided some good recommendations too. We got burgers and they were all great, but special shout out to the vegetarian patty which my wife got blackened. It was one of the best vegetarian patties she's had. Hand cut fries were terrific, and we eve. Saved some room for the white and dark chocolate mousse cake, another great dessert. Inside the restaurant had a casual vibe with a full bar in the back. Not too many tables/booths, so it feels very cute inside

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