Chicken was really good. The Mac & cheese wasn't a favorite. Do not recommend that. The fried okra was amazing!!! 10/10 Green beans had good flavor!! I believe the flavor came from the bacon inside!! The Banana pudding wasn't good to me, the flavor was sort of off. Overall a good experience. Good service. Nice atmosphere- we sat outside because inside was an ice box. read more

Staff was very friendly and so was our waitress 10/10 customer service. We ordered biscuits as a little snack, it came with peach jelly and blueberry 8/10 Spicy honey chicken tenders with waffles 8/10 Tomato soup with half of an avocado sandwich 10/10 read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Comfort Food Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

5 Star Service 3.5 Star Atmosphere 2.5 Star Food Very disappointed with the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and brussel sprouts. read more

We were greeted with a smile and seated quickly. The ambiance is modern yet cozy. The food flavorful!!! Hubs had the traditional breakfast and I had some type of grit bowl with poached eggs and wonderful sauce with a side of toast. We had signature non alcoholic beverages but had it not been so early a little alcohol would have made this drink happen more. We will be returning!!! read more

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Came here for brunch on Father's Day at 1:30. The crowds started to die down. Unfortunately the waiter told us the wait time would be about 30 mins. We got out of there at 3pm. I wish I could say the food made up for the wait but it did not. Ordered the sweet and spicy chicken and waffles. My daughter had the regular chicken and waffles and they both had a weird mixture of Indian spices. Not sure why. Couldn't finish it. Rest of the meal was ok but the service was poor, asked for syrup for the chicken and waffles-was never received and the food mediocre at best. Had a party of 6 and forgot to take more photos. Btw we had reservations at 1:30. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Comfort Food Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Food and service was great Fantastic menu, we will be back. Chicken and waffles really good read more

I am a huge fan of the food here. The biscuits are some of the best I have ever eaten. All of the food seems to be well seasoned and flavorful. I really enjoy the Brussels sprouts and the healthy ginger turmeric drink. Yum! I thought the coffee was ok. The potatoes that I got for my side were extra crispy as ordered but were really really salty. My eggs were good! The restaurant was clean and so were the bathrooms. Customer service was a mixed bag. Our server was friendly but a little bit distracted having forgot our biscuits and coffee refills. At the end of the meal he was nowhere to be found and then a new server said he got moved to a new table. Not a deal breaker but a little funky. I would gladly come back. Highly recommended. read more

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The food was worth the wait. We had about a 10 min wait on a Wednesday about 1p. We were informed they were understaffed but it wasn't chaos and although pretty full, it was very clean and the staff was really nice. The food was absolutely great and so were the cocktails. My husband had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes and loved it. I would go back again. read more

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I was so excited to see that Gainesville had a Tupelo Honey as the one in Atlanta had closed, so we made the 1 hour trip to Gainesville, but I was utterly disappointed with the food. We ordered omelets, no meat, but meat ended up in my omelette, so they remade it and the remake was not good, the sauce was mayonnaise base that did not work well with the eggs, undercooked tomatoes and thick airy grits did not make matters any better. I left still hungry. On the brighter side, the service was great, the hostess was absolutely amazing and the restaurant is beautiful. We liked the potatoes, and the turmeric shots were made perfectly and even though the apple butter was amazing, the biscuits were not. Will I take this drive again???? NO -lol read more

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Wow! This place will become a frequent place to visit for us. The food tasted amazing, prices were very reasonable and the service by Ashlyn was excellent. The Biscuits and Gravy and the Mountain Morning Bowl were incredible. The wife also raved about the flavored ice coffee. I'd go here over First Watch any day. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Biscuits and Gravy w/Scrambled Eggs - Comfort Food Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Excellent food and superb service from Amy, Gainesville Ga location. Wait was short Love the Cheese Grits

Service and ambiance were great. I had the chicken caesar salad While the salad itself was fine the that small chicken breast It was like trying to eat shoe leather. I have never had a chicken breast. That was so tough and difficult to swallow. Not sure why it was so dry Maybe it was overcooked. I would definitely go back, and definitely order the caesar salad.Without the chicken. I have enjoyed other items off of their menu. Just not this one read more

How a real nice lunch here as we were in the Gainesville area. We had eaten in their Asheville location before. We were seated right away. Ordered our drinks and the fried okra starter. It came out with a spicy Alabama sauce that was great to dip the okra into. I ordered the farmhouse breakfast platter, my wife the Cobb salad, and my BIL the half chicken salad sandwich with Brussels sprouts as his side. My breakfast was great. Two eggs perfectly cooked, potatoes, and bacon. It came with toast and they brought a wonderful blueberry jam. My wife loved her salad with the fried chicken breast. The chicken salad was good along with the sprouts. This location is new and very nice. read more

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The food here is delicious. The biscuits alone are enough reason to come. On my last visit here, I had a biscuit, fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits. Everything was perfectly seasoned, cooked, and tasted exquisite. I will definitely be back. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Shrimp and grits - Comfort Food Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Just opened in Gainesville. They are super busy so give them time to work out the kinks!! Food was good, hot and flavorful! Staff is nice and attentive. Host was quick to greet us and we did book a reservation for their opening day. Chicken and waffles were great, biscuits were mid but we did not enjoy the flavor profile of the Mac & Cheese (just preference). Modern southern vibe with elevated flare! read more

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We were craving chicken tenders so we decided to stop in While on our way from Helen GA to Commerce. We were not really blown away but the service was good and the food was decent. Overall the vibe of the place is very nice just not a place I would come back to. read more

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Such a cute spot! Loved the vibe. Staff were on it even with it being between meal times. Hubby and I came for snacks + drinks then decided to do early dinner after all! We tried several from the spring cocktail menu. Loved every single cocktail! Had the Brussels sprouts then shared the chicken tenders + butter pecan cheesecake. Can I just say how insane the Mac + cheese was?! Creamy with a light sweetness at the end. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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It was not busy at all when we arrived, but it took over 20 minutes to get our drinks (we did get water quickly). The food was mid at best. I've had much better. My wife liked hers but myself and my daughter were not really impressed. I got the meatloaf and the best thing about my meal was the grits. She got the Nashville Melt with Mac and Cheese and both my wife and her said the Mac and cheese was very bland. We spent over $115 for lunch and we all had an alcoholic beverage, but won't again. I've spent less at Bourbon Brothers and the food is fantastic there. Would not recommend. Lastly, the staff was absolutely NOT personable. I felt like we were more of a bother to them. read more

Very good food but not any different from other tex-mex resturants in area. Wait staff friendly and very efficient. read more

I have been coming to this location for a while now. I always get the chicken tenders and have never once had them be the least bit spicy. I cannot handle spice at all. Today I was with some coworkers and my friend sitting next to me ordered the "Asheville Hot Fried Chicken & Ranch Melt." Our order comes out and I bite into my chicken and it is so spicy. My coworker said her sandwich that was supposed to be spicy tasted like regular chicken. I told our waiter and he said that wasn't possible. "The only difference is the breading" was what he said. He then went to get his manager. She came out and didn't ask how she could help, but instead looked at me and said "You have a problem with the food." Instead of trying to help find a solution she just argued with me that the chicken wasn't spicy and insinuated that I must be dumb. She never offered to fix it or make it fresh. It's very disheartening when I frequent an establishment and get the SAME thing every time only to have the manager or my server argue with me and act like I don't know what I am ordering. Also there was an issue with receipts and our waiter just brought out everyone at our table the same receipt and told us to scan the QR code to pay. When there was an issue paying due to someone already paying their receipt, he just continued to argue. The manager must've woke up on the wrong side of the bed because she had zero bedside manners. The apple doesn't fall from the manager to the server. read more

Our lunch was not the best experience, server arguing about receipts, food unsatisfactory.

Cute restaurant and good food! We were sat right away they have lots of seating. We got the breakfast plate. The grits are made with goat cheese and have a creamy rich flavor. The eggs were cooked perfectly as well as the bacon. I love their "Bless your heart" glasses! read more

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Location and service was great. Very nice looking building with a lot of character. But unfortunately the food was not as good as it looks i'm not gonna go into any great detail. But if you're looking for awesome flavors. This is not it. I'm willing to give it another try maybe for lunch or dinner. But breakfast and brunch I'm done with that. read more

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This was my second time here. Wife & I were really excited about a new place in Gainesville. After seeing the menu and photos of the inside, I really wanted to like this place. During today's visit around 1:20pm there was a 20 minute wait which was fine. We waited the full length of time and got seated. Our server was very nice and took our drink and food orders quickly. After getting our appetizer (2 biscuits) we waited 50 minutes for our entree. Almost to the point where we weren't hungry. I was sorely disappointed when my meal, the chicken tenders, came out. They were wet, rubbery, and the breading wouldn't stay on. I completely lost my appetite and sent it away with the check. Our waiter offered a complementary dessert, but I came there to eat a meal. After waiting so long for a meal I was not going to waste any more of my day. What was most disappointing was that despite sending back nearly the entire dish, the entrée was still on the bill. Keep in mind this is not a cheap restaurant. In my opinion, when a customer returns 90% of a meal due to quality issues, that item should be removed without having to ask. Overall, we really wanted to enjoy this place, but between the long wait and poor food quality, it missed the mark for us. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. read more

Gainesville brunch run -- Tupelo Honey They start you off with warm biscuits, butter, jelly, and honey... and honestly, I could've just kept eating that basket. Then came the good stuff: The Mountain Morning Bowl with eggs, potatoes, bacon, salsa, and grits. The Avocado Toast & Eggs with feta and a little kick from that sriracha honey (a bit too many onions in my opinion... but my wife liked it). And yeah... had to try the Chicken & Waffles too. Crispy, juicy, sweet, and just right. Drinks were on point, the service was great, and the whole place has a cozy vibe that makes it perfect for a weekend brunch. If you're tired of the same usual spots, this one is worth checking out. #RolieEats #FoodUnites #GoodEats #BrunchGoals #GainesvilleGA read more

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Took my wife here for Valentines and we both were impressed with value, atmosphere and of course the food. The service was excellent so much so I left a message on their website that was responded to by the mgr. The menu is a little bit different than any other place in area. Can't say enough good things about Tupelo Honey or Van Morrison. read more

Our server Ashlyn made our experience wonderful Her timing was amazing , she knew the menu very well. Highly recommended!!! 10/10 read more

Lovely new brunch location with excellent service! The drinks were a little slow coming out but were made perfectly! I wasn't digging any of the drinks on the menu so my server suggested a blueberry lemonade with Tito's which was perfect. My only complaint was that they charged me the same price for the tall one & short one & had I known that I would of just gotten another tall one. The chicken & waffles were delicious (although we only saw butter on the center waffle). Our friends enjoyed their food & drinks as well. We wished the "kiss my grits" photo opp wasn't at the entrance because its hard to get a picture due to poor lighting and everyone coming in & out of the door. They have a huge outdoor patio that we can't wait to check out on a cooler day. The inside was spacious with nice decor and we loved the "bless your heart" water cups! read more

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Errrthing was soooo good! From the attentive hostesses and servers (Misty was so helpful when I couldn't decide) and atmosphere, to the amazing drinks, entrees and dessert. We had the mojito flight, magic lemonade, pimento cheese dip, smothered chicken with Brussel sprouts and Gouda cheese grits and the skillet pork and potatoes. We topped it off with banana pudding and Mississippi mud pie. Delectable experience and we plan on coming back! read more

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Anyone here saying the food was bland, idk what they are on. My fiance and I tried a plethora of items. Fried green tomato's, ceased salad, the biscuits, chicken tendys, and the smothered chicken. All of which were delicious. The bartender was very attentive and made incredible drinks. I had 2 expresso martinis my fiance had aperol spritz and both were incredibly flavorful. The ambiance is very nice as well! This could be a place for couples to have good drinks and food at the bar weekly. I highly recommend! read more

The fried chicken was fried and seasoned to perfection. I wanted to meatloaf but they had just sold the last one prior to my order. The waitress was very good and attentive. The salmon was cooked and seasoned very well also. Overall this is a nice down home restaurant feel with a bar. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Half Bird - Fried Chicken - Comfort Food Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Tupelo Honey in Gainesville nails the Southern brunch vibe. Fried green tomatoes came out first--crispy shell, still juicy inside, set on creamy goat cheese grits with a red pepper sauce that's more zippy than spicy. Solid start. Went for the classic chicken and waffles. That honey-dusted fried chicken is the move. Skin's crackly, meat's juicy, not greasy. The waffles are soft but not soggy, holding up under whipped butter and just enough powdered sugar to balance the salt. Doesn't need syrup. It's already dialed in. Also tried the mac & cheese waffle with hot fried chicken. That one's all chaos. Waffle's thick, dense, almost like cheesy cornbread. Chicken's got real heat, cooled off by ranch and sharp pickles. Messy, ridiculous, somehow works. Cocktails felt playful without going too far. That lemonade thing that changes color--kind of silly but fun. The bourbon sour's got ginger that cuts through all the sweet stuff flying around. Crowded but service moved fast. Food hit the table hot. I forgot to take pictures--soon as it came out, we just started eating. For a chain, it feels personal. Worth the trip if you're hungry and not trying to eat light. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Photo opp - Comfort Food Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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All I can say is to you if you reading STOP AND GO EAT!!!! This place is amazing from the time you walk in until you walk out. The service was amazing, the atmosphere is amazing and the food...the food is AMAZING!!! Get all your family and friends to go with you. Everyone will be happy they had a delicious southern meal and thank you for inviting them to this place. Thank you to all the Amazing Staff- keep up the awesome work. I will be returning soon with my family and friends. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Sweet & Spicy Half Bird - Fried Chicken Southern Fried Okra* Braised Bacon Collards - Comfort Food Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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This was our first time going and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious, especially the stone ground goat cheese grits. The drinks were also perfectly cold and came in the cutest glassware. The service was good despite our server getting triple seated. He was attentive and had recommendations for what to try on the menu. The dining room is decorated with modern, eclectic accents that really added to the overall brunch-friendly vibe. If you're an Instagrammer, this is a good spot to enjoy. read more

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On a busy mothers day the restaurant was overwhelmed but succeeded in making it a great family celebration for all eleven of us. Our 1;30 reservation was delayed by a long wait but after a comfortable wait at the bar for the moms we were all seated by 2. The appetizers came quickly to keep the youngsters busy and the food was excellent and reasonably priced. Liam our server was attentive and kind, the perfect host. read more

Fantastic Atmosphere, Food and Service ! This is a little gem in Gainesville and so glad we decided to give it a try. Highly recommend and i can rave about their menu as well. Keep up the great job! Will be back next time we visit from Panama City Beach read more

I absolutely enjoy eating here and you guys create a wonderful atmosphere for me to eat every day and or every time I come here you guys doing an amazing job read more

chicken fingers were obviously frozen. When you broke them, the breading came off the chicken in an entire piece. no thanks!

This is NOT the Tupelo that I know! Food is nothing like what I have had in Asheville or Chattanooga. Food was bland and dried out. All five in my party had dried out sandwich bread and the chicken sandwich bun seemed stale. My wife said the chicken salad tasted like bananas. I was told that the executive chef makes six figures! The chef at this location will most likely put this place out of business. We will not be returning! read more

My first experience here was unacceptable, it was borderline racist. The restaurant was not busy. There were three servers on the floor, yet we sat for roughly 25 minutes without being acknowledged once - other than being sat. During that time, the tables directly in front of us and right next to us were greeted, served, and had their orders taken while we were repeatedly ignored. After enough time passed, I finally asked if there was a reason no one had come to our table. The response? Blank stares, an indifferent "uh," and continued avoidance. The server assigned to our table repeatedly walked past us while refusing to even make eye contact. As the only Hispanic woman in the establishment at the time, and the only table being deliberately overlooked, the optics were not subtle. It was uncomfortable enough that nearby patrons also appeared to notice what was happening. If the issue was staffing, say that - but it is obvious that staff shortage was not the issue. If there was confusion about sections, say that. But openly ignoring customers while serving everyone around them is unacceptable, unprofessional, and speaks for itself. I do not make accusations lightly, but the treatment we received was dismissive, unacceptable, and impossible to ignore. read more