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There's something about our favorite unassuming gem in Asheville--HomeGrown--that just gets us. The buttermilk chicken breast smothered in mushroom gravy, the sesame greens that somehow taste both familiar and new... a little piece of the South with a twist. And honestly? Sometimes it all tastes better eaten in the car, seat warmers on, sharing bites with my best friend.
We stopped here for lunch while in town for a concert. Not impressive from outside but food was delish! Support local, this is a great lunch spot!
You order at the counter, then find an open table, so it's not white table cloths dining, but they aren't trying to be. The food is honest and affordable. Both my wife and I ordered the fried chicken plate with mushroom gravy; she got cheesy grits and I got the sesame kale (packed a ton of flavor for a kale dish). The fried chicken has a great breading that keeps it light while giving you all of that crunchiness you hope for in good fried chicken. The dining space is like a casual diner/coffee shop, cozy, comfy & clean.
Like many places, this restaurant's operations were limited when I stopped in, due to hurricane-related infrastructure damage. They were offering only takeout, though an outdoor patio on site seemed available. The menu was quite limited, but I was tempted by a tempeh melt. The leading tempeh company in the region was unmistakeable, and the sandwich was hard as I had hoped. A salad was less impressive, with the apples seemingly having been out too long despite the fact that I was there early in the day, and the cheese the menu promised being absent. Realistically, not a four-star experience under normal conditions, but given that everyone is picking themselves up at this point, I assume they have more to offer and I'm glad they're open at all.
Yes, yes a thousand times yes! This is one of those meals that I will be dreaming about for years. I stopped here on vacation. It's a fairly small place with indoor and outdoor seating. It has a very casual vibe. You order at the counter, they give you a number and they either bring it to your table or hand it off for takeout. Please note they didn't have A/C going on the 88 degree day I visited and that's only reason I ordered takeout. Service was great from the counter staff to the server to the kitchen who made my food super fast! I was really curious about the blackened okra since most places cover the flavor with fried batter. They were absolutely delectable and I could have eaten a double order. The buttermilk fried chicken breast was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. While it does come with mushroom gravy, it didn't need it. I wish I had a slice of bread to mop up all the gravy. I also had the cheesy grits. They were better than average but I rarely eat grits. I finished it off with an iced tea and the whole meal was under $20. Highly recommended!
Came here during my trip to Asheville and I was not disappointed! I ordered the buttermilk chicken sandwich, leaving out the sprouts and red onion and I swapped out the honey mustard for mayonnaise instead. It was incredible! I also love how the portion size is so big, I almost couldn't finish. I definitely recommend coming here.
This restaurant is like visiting Grandma's house, with the creaking floors and doors. Any bottle of wine is just $10 on Mondays. The catfish tacos are delicious. The tender fish has a spicy, crispy coating, and is dressed with pickled onions. The side of kale has an amazing liquor that's not overly salty. Their chopped pork bbq is tossed in a smoky sauce and served with creamy slaw and roasted sweet potatoes. The food they're plating isn't fancy, but it sure tastes like they use the best homegrown, local ingredients, just like your grandma (if she's a good cook)!
The food was amazing and sitting on the patio with a Mountain View was a nice way to start spring. I really recommend the fried fish. The service left a little more to be wanted, but nothing terrible. I would go back again. Quick, good eats.
We tried coming here last year, but they were doing maintenance. It was a bit frustrating since we didn't see signs, nothing on their website, and nothing on Google stating they were closed. So we waited before they were supposed to open for 30 mins (since they open at 11 for breakfast), and then got turned away at 11:10 when someone came to the door after seeing us there for so long. We got there early because our AirBnb's check-out was at 10am and nothing was open until noon. So we just waited. But we were finally able to go in last week... it was ok. We again had to wait 30 mins since we got there too early (AirBnb check-out at 10am again). But it was ok, we just walked the street a bit to sight-see. Food (4/5): Redneck Cuban: Pretty good! Perfect amount of sauce. I just wish it came with a side... since just a sandwich doesn't cut it. Open Face Fried Chicken Biscuit with Roasted Herb Potatoes: The chicken & gravy on it was good. Lots of flavor. But the gravy was a little thin. The potatoes need something else... more seasoning... and a little more of them. Biscuit (3/5): The biscuit was ok... not much flavor and was a little dry making it have a not good denseness. Wait Time & Ambiance (3/5): Not considering the late time they open for breakfast (11am), the wait time in line was kinda long. We were close to the front but still had time to read the menu on the chalkboard/wall about 10 times. The inside wasn't what I was expecting. The building is strip-mall-like in the front, but inside it's old and has weird extensions in it. They need more seating since I felt like there were barely any inside. Service (5/5): Very friendly people. It's a fast causal place. You wait in line, order off a chalkboard/wall, get a table number, then find a table where they bring the food out to you. TLDR: Ok food. Nice people. Wish they were open earlier.
17 days ago
10 days ago
It's a lot of pressure when you are the one in the group that everyone looks to for food recommendations. While I have spent a lot of time in Asheville, I am not as familiar with North Avl. I leaned on Yelp recommendations to lead us to HomeGrown. And as usual, the Yelp reviews were spot on! This is a great little spot that easily accommodated our meat-eaters and plant-based eaters alike. Our group of 9 arrived for an early dinner. Thankfully it was pretty empty inside. The lady taking our order patiently answered all of our questions and accommodated everyone's dietary requests. Our food was delivered to us at the table. All of the food was fresh and delicious! Despite our large party, including one additional to-go order, our food was delivered quickly and correctly. Moral of the story....believe the Yelp reviews! read more
16 days ago
8 months ago
There's something about our favorite unassuming gem in Asheville--HomeGrown--that just gets us. The buttermilk chicken breast smothered in mushroom gravy, the sesame greens that somehow taste both familiar and new... a little piece of the South with a twist. And honestly? Sometimes it all tastes better eaten in the car, seat warmers on, sharing bites with my best friend. read more
You order at the counter, then find an open table, so it's not white table cloths dining, but they aren't trying to be. The food is honest and affordable. Both my wife and I ordered the fried chicken plate with mushroom gravy; she got cheesy grits and I got the sesame kale (packed a ton of flavor for a kale dish). The fried chicken has a great breading that keeps it light while giving you all of that crunchiness you hope for in good fried chicken. The dining space is like a casual diner/coffee shop, cozy, comfy & clean. read more
Like many places, this restaurant's operations were limited when I stopped in, due to hurricane-related infrastructure damage. They were offering only takeout, though an outdoor patio on site seemed available. The menu was quite limited, but I was tempted by a tempeh melt. The leading tempeh company in the region was unmistakeable, and the sandwich was hard as I had hoped. A salad was less impressive, with the apples seemingly having been out too long despite the fact that I was there early in the day, and the cheese the menu promised being absent. Realistically, not a four-star experience under normal conditions, but given that everyone is picking themselves up at this point, I assume they have more to offer and I'm glad they're open at all. read more
10 months ago
Yes, yes a thousand times yes! This is one of those meals that I will be dreaming about for years. I stopped here on vacation. It's a fairly small place with indoor and outdoor seating. It has a very casual vibe. You order at the counter, they give you a number and they either bring it to your table or hand it off for takeout. Please note they didn't have A/C going on the 88 degree day I visited and that's only reason I ordered takeout. Service was great from the counter staff to the server to the kitchen who made my food super fast! I was really curious about the blackened okra since most places cover the flavor with fried batter. They were absolutely delectable and I could have eaten a double order. The buttermilk fried chicken breast was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. While it does come with mushroom gravy, it didn't need it. I wish I had a slice of bread to mop up all the gravy. I also had the cheesy grits. They were better than average but I rarely eat grits. I finished it off with an iced tea and the whole meal was under $20. Highly recommended! read more
10 months ago
10 months ago
Delicious, fresh, flavorful food, with a friendly staff and lovely homey atmosphere. The perfect place to go after a long day on the slopes or in the water read more
1 year ago
Came here during my trip to Asheville and I was not disappointed! I ordered the buttermilk chicken sandwich, leaving out the sprouts and red onion and I swapped out the honey mustard for mayonnaise instead. It was incredible! I also love how the portion size is so big, I almost couldn't finish. I definitely recommend coming here. read more
This restaurant is like visiting Grandma's house, with the creaking floors and doors. Any bottle of wine is just $10 on Mondays. The catfish tacos are delicious. The tender fish has a spicy, crispy coating, and is dressed with pickled onions. The side of kale has an amazing liquor that's not overly salty. Their chopped pork bbq is tossed in a smoky sauce and served with creamy slaw and roasted sweet potatoes. The food they're plating isn't fancy, but it sure tastes like they use the best homegrown, local ingredients, just like your grandma (if she's a good cook)! read more
6 months ago
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2 years ago
The food was amazing and sitting on the patio with a Mountain View was a nice way to start spring. I really recommend the fried fish. The service left a little more to be wanted, but nothing terrible. I would go back again. Quick, good eats. read more
4 years ago
We tried coming here last year, but they were doing maintenance. It was a bit frustrating since we didn't see signs, nothing on their website, and nothing on Google stating they were closed. So we waited before they were supposed to open for 30 mins (since they open at 11 for breakfast), and then got turned away at 11:10 when someone came to the door after seeing us there for so long. We got there early because our AirBnb's check-out was at 10am and nothing was open until noon. So we just waited. But we were finally able to go in last week... it was ok. We again had to wait 30 mins since we got there too early (AirBnb check-out at 10am again). But it was ok, we just walked the street a bit to sight-see. Food (4/5): Redneck Cuban: Pretty good! Perfect amount of sauce. I just wish it came with a side... since just a sandwich doesn't cut it. Open Face Fried Chicken Biscuit with Roasted Herb Potatoes: The chicken & gravy on it was good. Lots of flavor. But the gravy was a little thin. The potatoes need something else... more seasoning... and a little more of them. Biscuit (3/5): The biscuit was ok... not much flavor and was a little dry making it have a not good denseness. Wait Time & Ambiance (3/5): Not considering the late time they open for breakfast (11am), the wait time in line was kinda long. We were close to the front but still had time to read the menu on the chalkboard/wall about 10 times. The inside wasn't what I was expecting. The building is strip-mall-like in the front, but inside it's old and has weird extensions in it. They need more seating since I felt like there were barely any inside. Service (5/5): Very friendly people. It's a fast causal place. You wait in line, order off a chalkboard/wall, get a table number, then find a table where they bring the food out to you. TLDR: Ok food. Nice people. Wish they were open earlier. read more
Stopped by HomeGrown on our way out of town. Love the cozy vibe. You order at the counter and they give you a table number then bring your order to you. The menu is written on a giant black board next to the counter. They offer a variety of options from chicken to fish to veggies. They also offer beer and wine. There's something for everyone. We ordered the following: Coffees Pimento & hummus appetizer Blackened catfish tacos Open faced chicken biscuit Coffee is served in different mugs, which is always cool to me. There's a coffee station on the side of the counter with sweeteners and creamer. The portions are big and will definitely fill you. I had the blackened catfish tacos and they were flavorful. Hubs got the open faced chicken biscuit covered in gravy. It looked divine. He devoured it. We also shared the pimento & hummus app. The pimento was good and the hummus was unqiue. We enjoyed everything. read more
4 years ago
We came in for a late lunch based on reviews. Ordering at the counter was quick and the employees were friendly. My husband I both had the smoked pork plate. He got his with fries and I had the cheesy grits. The grits were good but the fries were incredible. The portion size was plenty. My husband felt the pork was heavy on pepper but mine was great. Loved the flavor of the slaw. There are several little seating areas in addition to a small outdoor area. I would definitely come back. read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
I've been to HomeGrown twice now, over the years. First time was for brunch over the weekend, and the second time was for dinner. The most recent bust was dinner, where I had the catfish with two side. I got it fried, and I think if I had to do it all over again, I'd go blackened. For the sides I got mashed taters with gravy and the okra. Okra was amazing, taters were taters. The catfish was good, mea culpa for getting fried. As far as fried is concerned they did a great job. From a service perspective, it's order and take a number, then they bring food to your table. I'd really prefer table service. The ambiance is classic Asheville. If you don't know what that means, eat here. Parking is a problem, I ain't gonna lie. But you can park around the area and walk over, worst case scenario. Check them out for a delish southern dish! read more
Came here based on previous reviews and can honestly say I'm more than disappointed. To start, the "fresh juice" was more sour than anything and the iced coffee must have been left over from the morning. The Farmers salad was definitely a store bought mixed and had quite a few wilted greens with mushed blueberries. Luke warm Flank steak wasn't up to par while sitting on a bed of cold rice.... Its almost like I was given a cancelled order... Not the first impression I was expecting to have with Asheville dining. read more
5 years ago
On a chilly, rainy Sunday, on the last leg of a road trip to Georgia, we needed something to eat that wasn't wrapped in paper and handed to us in a bag through a window. So, Homegrown, it was. What a find! Unassuming and easygoing, this farm-to-table joint was just what the doctor ordered. They have a great selection of soups, salads and sandwiches, not to mention a great selection of desserts and local craft beers. I had a bowl of sausage-kale-white bean soup, and my beau a kale Caesar salad with blackened chicken. Both were excellent and hit the spot. Paired with a couple of NC-brewed IPAs, it was a delightful lunch that allowed us to truly relax and get ready to hit the road again. If you find yourself in Asheville, definitely stop in (and be sure to bring your mask!) read more
4 years ago
Returned here when I was meeting a friend in North Asheville yesterday. Had kind of forgotten about this place but when I saw it online, I remembered an old favorite. It's a little bit homely when you first walk in with a ton of signage that's clearly hand painted. Also incredibly inclusive. I love that. Their menu is giant in a little overwhelming at first. I really like their salads and the fish and chips but this time it was around brunch, so I opted for huevos rancheros. They were a little more unconventional, but they felt comforting nonetheless. It was kind of like a giant soup of healthy comfort food. Black bean salsa, cheesy grits, and eggs. I do wish that ass egg preference because I prefer over easy but it was still good. This entire place is healthy comfort food. And I'm there for that. There is also super sweet service from everybody that works here. Highly recommend this place. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
So glad we found this place post-hike. Our initial restaurant of choice had a super long line so we decided to drive to this place. We arrived at the place shortly before 11 (they open at 11), so we sat at the lot until the were open for business. Kudos that at 10:59, an employee unlocked the door and turn the "open" sign on. First and foremost, this is counter service. Their menu is written on a chalkboard. Something about the ambiance reminds me of eclectic but right at grandma's house. We ordered a Pisgah blueberry ale, blue plate special and brown and veggie sauté with tofu. They assign a number and they bring food to your table. Since we had a dog with us, we sat at the patio. There were maybe 5 tables outside? It was nice and shaded so perfect for the nice mountain breeze. Food was delicious of course. Tofu was nice and crispy on top of tons of veggies and rice. The chimichuri on the steak makes the dish imo. Even though no one checked in on us, our experience here was still delightful. read more
2 years ago
Food was so freaking good. I don't know where they got the pickled onions from but omg best I've ever had. Cheesy Grits were perfect. Pancakes were fluffy. Blueberry French toast was a dream. Sunshine bowl was aces. Staff was so friendly. Yes yes yes. read more
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371 Merrimon Ave
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