ButterPunk was one of the highlights of our trip to Asheville, and I'd go back in a heartbeat. If you're wondering what to order, let me make it easy: get the biscuit. It's everything people say it is. The biscuits are fresh, buttery, and absolutely delicious, but the real surprise was the homemade jam. Oh. My. Goodness. The jam deserves its own standing ovation. We even saved what we had left and used it later on a campfire breakfast during our road trip. The biscuit we made at camp wasn't quite the same, but that jam still stole the show. Their homemade butter was another standout, and the coffee menu had plenty of great options. Everything we tried was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely worth it. The café itself is adorable, and the whole experience made us wish we had found it sooner. If they don't already sell that jam by the jar, they absolutely should. I'd buy it without hesitation. If you're in Asheville, do yourself a favor and stop by ButterPunk. Get the biscuit. Get the butter. And whatever you do... don't leave without trying the jam. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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With so many excellent reviews, this has been on our bucket list for Asheville for a long time! Unfortunately, Butter Punk missed the mark. The line moved pretty quickly and was wrapped out the door, I'd say we only waited for about 15 minutes before ordering and then another 15 after that for the food and two coffees. Service was bubbly and friendly, and the atmosphere is so cool. The food was okay, but less than what I'd consider "good" and on the more expensive side. Our coffee was quite bitter. I did appreciate the thick cut bacon! read more

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I originally planned to eat at Biscuit Head, but the line was so long that I decided to try my second choice, ButterPunk instead. I'm glad I did. The line moved quickly, the staff was friendly, and the food was served hot and fast. I ordered the Breakfast Sammy, which came with a perfectly cooked egg, sausage, and excellent flavors throughout. It was a delicious breakfast. I'll definitely be back and would recommend ButterPunk to anyone looking to try a great local breakfast spot in Asheville. read more

Butter Punk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I'd heard so many great things about Butter Punk, and knowing how much I love butter and biscuits, I had to check it out and glad that I did!! This small café tucked into the River Arts District blends right into the neighborhood spot serving some seriously delicious buttermilk biscuits. The interior is warm and inviting, with a separate coffee bar and pickup counter where you can watch fresh biscuits being made. I was pleasantly surprised to see Hong Kong milk tea on the menu! It's not something you'd expect to find at a Southern biscuit shop, and it's a fun nod to Asian flavors that pairs surprisingly well with all that buttery goodness. I chose to sit by window on stool counter so I can people watch locals walking the street! :)) I recommend planning your next visit to support this place! Oh and service is great!! read more

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Heading back east after a mountain lake fishing trip, I knew a good breakfast awaited me in Asheville. Why? Because it's Asheville and food's kind of a thing there! Parked, checked Yelp for someplace I'd never been and up popped Butter Punk. Great call, Yelpers! Got an OG Breakfast Sammie with added sausage, a latte and both were top notch. The biscuit was excellent and the soufflé egg, amazing! The sausage was a little too sage-forward for me but that's a personal taste thing only. Someone who may have been the owner checked on me and she was very friendly. They've been open a year now and have my best wishes for continued success in the River Arts District. read more

Butter Punk - OG Sammie + house made sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Top-notch biscuits in a vibrant and airy spot on the edge of the River Arts District. We stopped in on a busy Sunday afternoon, and every staff member and customer looked like the coolest member of your favorite indie band. But here's the most important thing: The food is good. The biscuits are appropriately buttery, and they don't fall apart when you pick them up. The bacon wasn't as crispy as I would've liked but it was flavorful and paired beautifully with the tomato jam. Definitely recommend this one. read more

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One of my favorite breakfast places around town! The breakfast sandwich is soooo buttery and delicious. Service is great, everyone was very friendly! My only gripe is the seating situation is awful. The last few times I went I had to stake out to get a seat/table for my group, which was a pain during the busy times. read more

Friendly and greetful service. You order at the register before claiming your seat! Grab a number and seating is family style. Clean and cutely punked out! I ordered the biscuits and mushroom gravy with sausage and egg. So Hardy and comforting. Homemade sausage has great flavor read more

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I'm not a southerner, but the biscuits & gravy here may very well turn me into one. I had a biscuit with mushroom gravy & candied bacon. Man did that work up my day. So delicious! Truly comfort food. And I got a flavored latte. The seasonal flavor escapes me, but it sure was good, lol. Another incredible restaurant in Asheville. read more

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Such a cool, little establishment. The service was quick, the dining area was colorful and fun, the workers friendly and the biscuit and egg sandwich was pure buttery heaven! read more

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Errands brought me to the area (I live in a neighboring county) and I decided to try Butter Punk to see if it lives up to the hype. Some of the other "best biscuit in AVL" recommendations sadly make me think the reviewers have never had an actually amazing biscuit. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Butter Punk does, indeed, deserve the praise it gets. I ordered the OG Breakfast Sammie with sausage. So. Good. The souffled egg stole the show, but the biscuit was really, really good. Delicious breakfast sandwich overall and very filling. Service was very friendly and accommodating. I don't do coffee or sweeteners in tea, so when I asked for unsweetened iced tea (I know, I know -- they should revoke my Southerner card) rather than just say "we don't have that," the kind lady taking my order offered to brew some hot tea and serve it over ice. A small gesture, but it reflected a level of care and problem solving I find lacking in most places lately. Definitely plan to return if I'm in the area. read more

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Stopped by while on a trip in Asheville. Solid spot for breakfast/coffee. The staff was kind and greeted us and didn't feel rushed to place our order. The biscuits themselves are very different from the traditional southern, fluffy or flaky biscuits. Still good, their recipe is a more crispy, crackly biscuit with sweetness to it if you are fan of that type. There are various seating arrangements but I wish it could have been a bit more organized. It's pretty much find your seat when you can - my party as well as two other couples that were waiting behind us were waiting for seats to open up. One table did, but the latest patrons that came in just so happened to be standing there and it kind of sucked they "jumped" all of our waits and took those seats. Outside of how seating is, good & unique place to try out. Would recommend. read more

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Wow! I went in not knowing what to expect, I walked out after eating one of the best sandwiches ever: a biscuit, with candied bacon, lettuce and tomato jam. The biscuits were light and not buttery. Crisp on top and bottom. We were amazed. Go immediately. Located in the river district is cozy with eclectic decorations. read more

The OG Biscuit with sausage and vanilla latte were both delicious!!! That was one of my all time favorite biscuit breakfast sandwich!!! My son got the biscuits and gravy and that was great as well! There was a line outside the door but it went relatively quick and was worth the wait. Friendly staff and good atmosphere inside with some small tables and larger tables to share. Highly recommend !! read more

Butter Punk is a really cute spot to grab a coffee and/or breakfast. It was a plain butter bomb biscuit with jam and butter and an OJ for me and the biscuits n' mushroom gravy with an egg and a latte for my husband. The service, drinks and food were all really good. It was perfect for a quick stop on our way home from Asheville. read more

Finally got to visit butter punk & I'm still dreaming about the biscuit I had. I got the OG breakfast sandwich with sage sausage. It had a homemade biscuit, aioli, a soufflé egg, sausage and cheese. YUM. I don't know what kind of magic they used to make the egg but holy cow it was perfect! Can't wait to go back! read more

Butter Punk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

OMG this is by far the best biscuit I've had in my life. I honestly didn't want to stop here because I'm on a diet and didn't want biscuits. But this was the stop and I got the bblt which was omg delicious! The candied bacon. The tomato jam. The buttery biscuit. I ate every bite and even got a to go box with an extra biscuit to make tomorrow for breakfast along with a butternut squash scone and a double chip cookie (chocolate chips and potato chips) which I cannot wait to try. If you're reading this and deciding whether or not to stop, just do it. It's worth the carbs. read more

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Excellent breakfast sandwich with a beautifully soufflé egg and candied bacon. The scallion mayo really added a level of depth and took it to a new level. Of course the namesake biscuit was crispy and buttery and just delicious. The miso caramel latte was excellent as well and we all walked away very satisfied and happy! read more

Someone recommended Butter Punk to me as an amazing biscuit. It's a cute location in RAD with a good amount of seating and fun wall paper and little china plates. Overall I think I like my biscuits more fluffy and less crispy, but also the whole sandwich came off very fatty and greasy. The crispy on the biscuit comes from a bunch of butter (yeah I know it's in the name so you get what they tell you) but for me it was too much. The mayo spread they put on it kinda made that greasiness worse. I will say that the soufflé egg on it was phenomenal and I'd eat that alone. I also ordered that special hash brown and I didn't care for it either since it was 90% onion and 10% potato. read more

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Sooo tasty! Had the regular breakfast Sammie with candied bacon and it was perfection! Whatever kind of seasoning they added to the butter was so tasty and the biscuit had a perfectly cooked golden outer layer. There was a line to get in but it did go relatively quickly. Not a ton of seating inside but cute decor- very Instagram worthy! Staff was friendly enough but they just took your order and served food at the counter. Signs up to bus your own biscuit, I mean table. Definitely a new fave! read more

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Got here early on a Saturday morning, right before business picked up. The employees were friendly and the space was clean. I've never had a soufflé egg until Butter Punk and it was good! I was on the fence about the biscuits, because I like mine to be light skinned, respectfully. But don't worry, these biscuits have a good bite to them and are still soft in the middle. And the candied bacon whew, fire! Butter Punk you're on to something! read more

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We've got our normal go to breakfast spot whenever in the Asheville area, but this time wanted to try something new. Searching Yelp for breakfast recommendations near our hotel Butter Punk was one of the top suggestions with great reviews and mouth watering pictures. We arrived just after 10, there is no parking lot for this business, it's just on the main road in the River Arts District, so street parking is the only option. I didn't have to go too far, and was able to find a spot, and walked up to the restaurant to find a short line out the door. It was maybe a 20 minute wait until we were able to get in the door and place our orders at the counter and then we were given a buzzer to take a seat and await our food being ready. Seating is a bit limited, first come first serve, so the smaller your party is the easier you'll be able to find a table. Food came out after a short wait, but not bad at all considering how many people were there. I got the sausage egg and cheese biscuit! This thing was stacked high and I knew I wouldn't be able to unhinge my jaw to enjoy it, so grabbed a fork and knife and went a cleaner route consuming it. It was definitely a tasty breakfast and very filling. I'm glad we didn't go too early, or I may not have been able to eat the whole thing. The interior of Butter Punk is pretty eclectic with lots of bright art and patterns to give you some visual stimulation. The pricing is a bit high, but reasonable considering it's Asheville. Overall this spot definitely gives our usual spot a run for its money...I'm on the line about which is better, but this is one of my top 2 breakfast spots for sure! Their menu is a bit smaller than other spots, but the food is on point. I'm. Sure I'll be back on another visits. read more

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Wow! The very cute name matches the colorful decor and the creative menu. This location on Depot ST is ideal for visiting the many Art Galleries of the Arts District in recovery & a higher elevation after the storm damage. The service, atmosphere & food are fantastic. Such a unique (to me) twist of crispy biscuits with lots of delicious variations. I hope to return soon to sample more. My iceTea was great too -- hibiscus maybe? read more

Beth Kellerhal and Dana Amromin have brought their distinctive, mouth-watering menu to RAD after earning high praise from prior food truck ventures to include Smorgasburg Los Angeles. At Butter Punk, their Butter Bomb Biscuits, among the best l've ever had, are featured in dishes to include the OG Breakfast Sammie with soufflé egg, cheddar and special mayo, and with a luscious mushroom gravy, served with paprika as well as fresh flat-leaf parsley and dill. Service is cheerful and welcoming; the eclectic ambiance gives a perfect artsy vibe. read more

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FIRECandied Bacon or Sausage? No wrong choice on the OG breakfast sandwich. The biscuits and Gravy are amazing. Don't let a small line out front deter you, it means Butter Punk is open and they mean business. 5/5 stars read more

Butter Punk - Biscuits & Gravy, OG Breakfast Sandwich's, Sausage and Candied bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I was drawn to this restaurant due to a yelp review mentioning their sausage gravy with mushrooms as my husband is an avid fan of both gravy (of any kind but especially sausage gravy) and mushrooms so those two thing together had to be a hit! What we found was actually a delicious cream gravy with mushrooms (vegetarian and possibly vegan) that you could have sausage added to. This is not your grandmas biscuits and gravy but it's definitely uniquely tasty in its own way! The biscuits were fresh and you could see the hard work going into making them in the kitchen. The kitchen employees seemed to enjoy working together as a team which is always nice to see. read more

Delicious biscuits piled high or a large plate of biscuits and gravy, whatever your heart desires. Come here for breakfast immediately. Super nice staff and delicious coffee. I can see me coming to Butter Punk every visit. Don't take my word for it. Go see for yourself. Sidenote, if you drink decaf coffee, you know how hard brewed decaf is to find. They have it! read more

Butter Punk - Biscuits and mushroom gravy add sausage, add egg. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Excellent biscuit sandwiches and pastries! Inside is casual and cute. Service was prompt and staff was very friendly! read more

Butter Punk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Delicious biscuits. We had the OG with bacon. Their homemade jam was great. The staff is friendly. The line is long, but well worth it.

Staff was super friendly, I even got a visit from the sou Chef who happened to sit next to me during breakfast. They were very approachable and let me ask them questions. The biscuit was garnished with dill and I loved it! So I ask; why dill? And they said there's dill in the gravy! WOW! Would've never thought about that but ITS AMZING!! Also got the milk tea, which was delicious. This place is so good.. we went back for seconds in the same visit! We snagged brown butter pie and it's heavenly. I need to move down here bc it's so amazing. The inside was also very cute and cozy. Thanks Butter Punk read more

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Best biscuits I have ever had, super cute decor, lovely staff members!! Definitely going back!!

Super delicious. New Little spot. Inside is very cute and well curated. I like that. It stays busy, but there is never a very long. Wait because they keep the menu simple. You are going here for a biscuit or a baked good and that's what you get, and it's gonna be a good one. Dan, but not too dense, buttery and flaky, but not too flaky (Can you really be too buttery?). The coffee is also delicious, and the workers are super kind. I do wish they had a vegetarian meat alternative. read more

Butter Punk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Dear my fellow southerners, Comfort zones are for weenies. Do not fear the mushroom gravy--it will not disappoint. Trust the chefs, they absolutely know what they're doing. Though the seating is limited, the service is speedy, warm, and there are thriving plants everywhere so I repeat: fear not. Give it a try, and I'll pray you get a good parking spot. Yours, A guy who did not love mushrooms (but does now) read more

Love this new spot in RAD. Such a cool funky vibe inside and the biscuits are amazing. Such a nice crunchy biscuit and you have to try a pastry from the case. They rotate the options and the scones are seasonal. The blackberry scone with lemon glaze was really good. Go early, though. We got there right when it opened at 8 and it was starting to pick up when we left. About 2 hours later we passed by and there was a line out the door. Everyone in there is super friendly too! read more

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The biscuits are very large and tasty- unfortunately they weren't warm (I was hoping for hot). There is an up charge for butter and jam that was ok. Hubby got a breakfast biscuit that was delicious. The candied bacon was good. Hubby had drip coffee and I had the cafe au lait. Smaller mugs than I expected but still good. The staff was friendly, decor is quirky, bathroom is clean, and there was just short wait for a table and food. There is parking on the street as well as a lot. read more

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What a place to grab breakfast at holy cow was it tasty. Get the OG breakfast sandwich and a slice of pie lines out the door Sunday. read more

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Best biscuit EVER! And the eggs are like light soufflés nestled in between soft pillows of buttery goodness! We met the owner and she was as sweet as can be, all the locals knew her and she said hello to them all walking by as she was standing outside with us. read more

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Is 5 stars really the highest rating I can give? Maybe they need to add a few more for places like this. This new women-owned biscuit bakery in Asheville's Upper River Arts District (RAD) is truly amazing and one-of-a-kind. From the interesting interior decor, to the fantastic, friendly service to the incredible food and coffee, innovative places like this are exactly what the RAD needs to usher in its recovery from last year's devastating hurricane Helene and its historic flooding. The biscuits here are without a doubt the best biscuits I've ever had. Sorry, Biscuit Head, there's no contest here. Not even my grandma's biscuits were this good. They are ample sized, golden brown and crispy on the outside and white and flaky on the inside. We had them as breakfast biscuit sammies with egg and cheese, and one with added candied bacon. Both were super good and enough for a filling breakfast before a walk along the French Broad River greenway. Their coffee is excellent as well. Prices are inline with portion size and quality of the food. We got a beautiful fresh strawberry scone with a sumac glaze to go. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm already looking forward to having it tomorrow morning for breakfast with some additional strawberries from our garden. We will definitely be back to try their biscuits with mushroom gravy and their other baked treats. It's also our new go-to coffee spot when in the RAD. UPDATE: The strawberry scone we got to go was almost as good as the biscuits, which, as I noted in my original review above, are hands down THE BEST BISCUITS EVER. read more

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The word is out now, so go early! Another delicious monster biscuit, this time not drenched in melted butter. read more

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Had biscuits and gravy--healthy portion and very tasty! Served in a bowl with toasted biscuits. Yum! Good coffee too. Friendly service and fun atmosphere--just go there! read more