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Tupelo Honey

3.9 (1.6k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Stephany S.

This was our first time here and really enjoyed our visit. Nice variety of food on the menu. We were given a complimentary plate of warm biscuits with honey. We shared the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer. I chose the Mountain Morning bowl, my niece ate the Avocado Melt sandwich, and the classic chicken and waffles meal. All were fresh and delicious. The waitress was nice and friendly. The decor was bright and colorful. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Definitely worth a trip back!

Sweet potato pancakes & Country Style Fried Chicken & Waffles
Coco P.

Food was ok. Service was mediocre. Place was clean. Parking is horrible. Please arrive early.

Bless your heart!
Christelle R.

This spot was really high on my list to visit during a recent trip to Raleigh, and after a few family members co-signing how great it is, we made it a point to stop by before heading to the airport. I'm disappointed to say that, at least in our experience, it was decent but didn't merit the rave review. We made a reservation for noon on Saturday, which I'm grateful we did since there were tons of people waiting when we arrived. We were seated promptly in a comfortable booth and our waitress was welcoming in getting us settled with menus, water and giving us time to review our options (and giggle at the "Bless Your Heart" glasses). The vibes were lively with a full dining room, great decor, and so many seating options. The menu lineup was plentiful - so many amazing options to choose from! We selected Sweet Potato Pancakes, Smothered Biscuit Sandwich, and their famous Fried Chicken with honey dust. Based on the excitement surrounding this restaurant, I can't tell if our expectations were too high, or if it was an off day - but we all agreed that everything was just ok. The pancakes were flavorful and fluffy but were served without the spiced pecans (we had to remind them); the biscuit sandwich was smothered in milk gravy which was too far too salty for me, so I tried to remove what I could; the famous chicken was disappointing - I couldn't even taste the "honey dusting" and it just tasted like regular fried chicken. My favorite item was the crispy Brussels which were seasoned and cooked perfectly - I enjoyed savoring each one! You always run the risk when visiting a raved-about spot, everyone has their own preferences. We're glad we stopped to try it and maybe we'll give it another shot next time.

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Michael J.

Came to NC for the first time and this was the first place I ate. The place is beautiful. Service was great. I love the biscuits. The shrimp and grits were awesome. Very flavorful. The best part was the lemonade. Omg, best I ever had.

Fried chicken, collard greens, Mac and cheese
Liz M.

In full transparency, we listened to a family friend's eulogy during our visit (via Zoom). I mention this, to provide context regarding our experience. We ordered pecan pancakes (with sides), and fried chicken - with Mac and cheese (and for an up charge) collard greens. We also joined the "Tupelo Honey Club" to warrant free biscuits. Solid food, for sure. #TheGood: the peach accouterment served with the biscuits (soooo good). Collard greens - flavorful and tender. Mac and cheese - gooey greatness. Fried chicken - crispy greatness. Pecan pancakes - pecan praline to die for. #TheNotSoGreat: Food temp - Overall the food was served at room temp. Does that matter, absolutely! Fried chicken - my palate would appreciate less of the sweet element (most likely powered honey). I'll order without moving forward. While we loved the collards, we found how the greens and meats were chopped not the greatest. With that being said. I'm definitely being nitpicking, as we'd definitely order again. The pancakes were on the tougher side. Miss us with the sausage- we exchanged for bacon. Yelp helped us navigate parking. Overall the food quality and service was very good. Our biggest complaint would be food temperature! I like my food very hot! I'd definitely dine here again and this is definitely a fan favorite based on patrons. Service was great and we loved the southern charm aesthetic. Chain brunch/dinner: 4.4

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Staci H.

The food was great as always. The patio was perfect for such a beautiful day. The service was great. Everyone who came to my table were super attentive. I really enjoyed my solo birthday brunch.

Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles*
Ashley B.

What a wonderful spot! We came here for a birthday on a Saturday night, it wasn't too packed and the interior was very clean and nice. The food was AMAZING! We started with the Brussel sprouts, they were some of the best I've had in a while. Tender and delicious. For our mains we got the surf and turf, and the Asheville hot chicken and waffles. The steak and shrimp were the best my boyfriend has ever had in a restaurant. The shrimp is seasoned perfectly and the steak was tender and delicious. My chicken was flavorful, and the entire dish went very well together. Overall, this place is wonderful. The prices are great and so is the food. Definitely stop by!

Kiara R.

We chose Tupelo Honey for a late lunch. I started with the biscuits and jam and tried the flank steak for the first time. The steak was cooked exactly as I requested, and the sides were delicious. The service was great, and the manager even came by to make sure everything was prepared properly. The restaurant was clean and, even with multiple large parties, we were attended to quickly.

Omelette
Alexus H.

Love love love! The food was delicious and very flavorful! Also, the waiter was very friendly and attentive. I can't wait to come back and try more options on the menu!! The parking lot was full, but there was ample street parking. Service was quick despite the restaurant being full.

Mountain Morning Bowl
Hayley P.

Went to Tupelo Honey after the city of oaks race this past weekend. (Can't emphasize enough to make a reservation on days like this.) We were actually sat a few minutes early, which is rare. Our server, George, was working HARD. We ordered our drinks and got our food about 30ish minutes after ordering. It doesn't take this long, typically. It definitely was because of how packed it was from the race. I had the morning bowl, which had grits, potatoes, bacon, eggs, and cheese. I was a little worried about the potatoes not being cooked enough but was pleasantly surprised to find them nice and crispy. Overall, a great experience as always.

Jennifer L.

This breakfast hit all the classic comfort notes but with a little finesse. Scrambled eggs were creamy, bacon perfectly crispy, and the potatoes golden and seasoned just right. The toasted sourdough was a nice touch for sopping up bites. The fried okra was a standout--lightly battered, bright green inside, and not soggy (a minor miracle) The chicken tenders had a peppery cornmeal breading that stayed crunchy and paired well with the dipping sauce. But the most nostalgic part was the warm biscuit split open with peach jelly--sweet, sunny, and the perfect finish! Overall: Comfort food done well, generous portions, great textures, and totally worth the visit

Half Bird - Fried Chicken
Markie'Sha J.

Great experience. The food and coffee was amazing!! Oddly it was packed but everything was extremely efficient. The server made great recommendations and the lighting and noise levels were extremely manageable.

House cosmopolitan  Fried pickles  Cup of Chicken Poblano Soup
Markiesa B.

I've been here plenty of time not sure how I didn't write a review yet. I went on a Tuesday evening while happy hour was still going on. It was Tini Tuesday so their house martinis were $3, I got the cosmopolitan and it was strong. The starters were also half off so I got some fried pickles and a cup of chicken potatoe soup. Everything was good so I'll go back again.

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it was a delightful serendipitous sensation to the olfactory. Great service and great smiles! would recommend to anyone

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Soul crushingly bad! Needs to go away. Waiter wasn't awful,,,food slow, cold and over cooked. Just bad.

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Always good service, and meals to satisfy the southern pallet. Very nice place to gather with family and friends.

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Food was great and at a great price point! Aurora provided great service. Very cozy feel!

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I dont usually get chicken and waffles, but this was so good. The chicken had a great crunch to it.

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5star definitely coming back , I recommend it to anyone that visits raliegh and ask for Sheril great server

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Ask the Community - Tupelo Honey

What time will you open on NYE? Open table states 9am but just wanted to double check. Thanks!

Is there on site parking or street parking only?

There's a park garage around the corner. So if Tupelo is on your left, you will see a garage on your left if you keep going and you park in there or on the street. There is also a USPS parking lot across from Tupelo but you can't park there until… 

Do they have brunch/breakfasty food on weekdays?

Yes they do!

Do they have an option for buttermilk pancakes or is it strictly sweet potato pancakes?

Only sweet potato pancakes

Do the have a private dining area?

No. You can book parties but there is no private area away from the other diners.

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Best dang chicken is CORRECT. Please Rise, please extend your hours…read more We are firm believers that if they stay open just like Canes/Popeyes, they'll steal a lot of business. Anytime we want late night chicken, we can't find a solid place that's close by we have to drive 25-30min. We can only eat rise in the morning. It's an amazing breakfast don't get me wrong, but we really think the Cary Morrisville area needs a solid late night chicken spot. All of us have to drive to downtown Raleigh or to chapel hill for canes or 25/30min for Popeyes! You guys have better items across the board and better pricing..... Let me know if you need help finding employees! My LinkedIn is poppin sometimes and I'd love to help your team make more money. Only people that compete quality wise are Grill&go and Meat&bite but very far drive from Morrisville Thanks for my Ted talk! Oh yeah order anything, it'll be amazing. Ambiance is a fast casual window minimal indoor seating!

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A cute breakfast place in Downtown Raleigh that gets very busy! I came immediately after landing at…read morethe airport to get brunch on a weekday around noon. The place was crowded but there was no wait. I got seated immediately at a table near a column in the middle of the restaurant and Christy came over and asked if I wanted anything to drink. She brought me iced water and gave me time to look at the menu. I wanted to try so many things and I was too optimistic about ordering 3 things and finishing them myself. Good thing I only ordered 2 things! An order of fried catfish with home fries and one egg. And a biscuit with sausage gravy. The fried catfish was salted and well fried. It tasted delicious for my first bite! The home fries were basically cut potatoes, but they weren't very fried or flavored. I wished I ordered the side of apple sauce instead. The biscuit and sausage was good, but a bit too much for one person after eating a separate order already. Definitely bring more people so you can try more things. Also, I wished I had asked for sausage gravy on the side so I can try the biscuit on its own first as well. Furthermore, I would have more time to eat the catfish so I wasn't worried about the biscuit getting soggy. Christy came to check up on me every now and then. The place was buzzing with people and decorations so I didn't feel so alone. When it was time to pay, Christy brought me the check for me to pay at the cash register. Both Christy and the cashier were so friendly! The restaurant does have a women's and a mens restroom if needed.

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Brunswick stew with grilled bologna and cheese sandwich
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Layered Croissanterie

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4.5
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Two days in a row I've gone to layered croissant. The layers are on point and it was fascinating to…read morewatch the bakers use a machine to roll out the layers. I tried the passionfruit mango cruffin and the brown butter crookie. Both were spot on with their flavors. The passionfruit cream was especially noteworthy for being packed with flavor and yet not too sweet. The layers of pasty were perfection. There's one spot to order, though they do a brisk takeout business. Once ordered, items come out quickly. There is some seating, and if you order to stay, then they'll bring your items to the table. The vibe is bright and semi industrial with some pastel colors to soften it up. I love the bright windows, even if you're just looking out on the car's parked right outside!

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The same ownership as Benchwarmer Bagels. They really know bread. I got here at almost closing…read moretime, and I wish that I had come earlier because almost everything was sold out. I got: 1. A bialy (bee-AH-lee) is a traditional Polish-Jewish bread roll, similar to a bagel but with key differences: it is baked, not boiled, has a dimpled center filled with onion bits and poppy seeds, and is generally softer and less dense. Originating in Białystok, Poland, these rolls are traditionally served plain or toasted with toppings like butter or schmear. 2. Rye shortbread. Not too sweet. Just perfection! 3. Bran biscotti. I like the idea of a high-fiber bran biscotti over a refined flour one. 4. Buchi Tepache. I got the mango-pineapple flavor. This is a local NC brand. It's a mildly fermented drink that originated in Mexico. I got the ingredients from their website (drinkbuchi.com): Organic Tibicos (Water, Organic Fair Trade Certified™* Cane Sugar, Organic Kefir Culture), Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Mango Puree, Organic Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Organic Whole Lemon Puree, Organic Mango Natural Flavor, Organic Pineapple Natural Flavor, Organic Monk Fruit Extract. 5. The baguette. Unlike a refined flour white bread baguette at La Farm Bakery, this one is made of a red wheat flour. Turkey Red flour is an heirloom, organic hard red winter wheat brought to Kansas in 1873 by Mennonite immigrants. Prized for its rich, nutty flavor and superior baking qualities, it is often used for artisan bread, sourdough, and pasta due to its unique, sometimes more digestible, gluten profile. It is commonly stone-ground and available from local Kansas millers. 6. The star of the show was the Everything Croissant. Like the Everything Bagel but soft and buttery. Topped with all the sesame seeds and seasonings with a cream cheese interior. So good! I do plan on returning!

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Cappuccino and morning buns, perfect combo.
Cappuccino and morning buns, perfect combo.
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