We called last minute for a group of 20 and the staff was great about getting us in quickly. The place is nicely decorated, the service was fantastic, and we enjoyed the food. Some of the people in our group thought some of their dishes were a little bland, but I liked everything I tried. We had the okra and fried pickles for appetizers. The pickles have a very crunchy breading and a dip that was delicious! The okra is very good - especially with the dip for the pickles. We also tried the biscuits with butter and peach compote. They were great! Unique, fluffy, flavorful, and definitely worth a side order. I ordered the chicken and waffles with the peach. It was a good dish. The chicken tenders had a little bit of a spice that I didn't totally love, but they were still good. I also tried my friend's shrimp and grits, and they were delicious. The person next to me got meatloaf and brussels sprouts sprouts and really enjoyed it! He was practically licking the plate! Everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks as well. The only one I tried was the espresso martini, and it was very tasty! I would definitely go back to Tupelo Honey the next time I'm in Lenexa. read more

Great service, especially for a party of 10 Food was good as usual. The green beans are amazing. The meatloaf had a surprisingly slightly bitter sauce, but it help but the richness of the meat read more

I was super excited to try this brunch spot out with my friend and it did not disappoint. Atmosphere: The inside is super cute southern inspired decor and open. I was expecting it to be super loud but it was not bad at all. Next time I definitely would like to sit on their patio that looked fantastic. Food: my friend and I shared a couple items. We started off with seasonal drink which was a strawberry mimosa and oh my these were delicious. Fruit forward and refreshing. Next we had fried green tomatoes which you rarely find in KC so I was excited. These were done very differently but so good. Breading was crispy and not overly flavored so you could still taste the tomato. Next we had their shrimp and grits. This is why they did not get a 5 star. The shrimp tasted like frozen shrimp from the grocery store. The grits were just ok honestly it was missing something. We make this dish at home and I probably have too high expectations. Also it was served in cast iron and the cast iron skillet was in bad shape as well. Service: our server was very good. Prompt and friendly. read more

Tupelo Honey - Shrimp & Grits - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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Stopped in here during a business trip in Lenexa. I was really excited to try their honey dusted chicken which I've tried at the other restaurants, but this one just fell flat for me. The restaurant was pretty empty when I went for dinner and I got my food literally 3 minutes after I ordered. The Mac and cheese was the probably the best thing. I had to keep reminding the waitress of things which I didn't love. For dessert I had the seasonal cinnamon bun cheesecake which I was really excited for but it was wayyyyy too sweet. It's a cute little spot and I'm glad I tried it, but probably won't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

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Went here for brunch since I wanted to find a southern brunch place. Kansas City doesn't have a lot of southern brunch places and I came upon this. This place was a hit for both me and my partner! The server was super nice and helpful for us being first timers. The food came out quick and hot and tasty. read more

Have been wanting to try this and glad we did. Their 2 for $22 was outstanding. Our server Nick was outstanding. Next time will save room for dessert instead of having Fried Green Tomato's which were an excellent recommendation by Nick. read more

Tupelo Honey - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Overall this place is super cute and has great staff! I am also sure they have great food but I just didn't love what we ordered. The fried green tomato's were okay but not for us. I did enjoy the crispiness on the outside though. I love ceaser salad but was not impressed with the dressing. My boyfriend really enjoyed the fried chicken and fries!!! He said he would order it again for sure. The staff was amazing and Andrews our server was extremely friendly. He explained grits to us and was very knowledgeable about the menu. I would come back to try the brunch, which I am sure I would enjoy!! read more

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Legitimately one of my favorite brunch spots. I've visited twice now when in town and the food is phenomenal each time! The morning glory bowl is so good and can be modified to accommodate a vegetarian diet with soy-sage. The side mac n cheese is also to die for, highly recommend! read more

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As a native Alabamian, I'm always up for some southern cooking. I was planning on this being as sweet as Van promised! We really enjoyed our Saturday afternoon meal! It's a lovely restaurant. It seems a bit out of the way with mostly corporate buildings around. The restaurant has a nice modern aesthetic. I like the purple hyacinths hanging from the ceiling in one area. It was very steady for an off time in the afternoon. First, our server Olivia was amazing! Very attentive and we were extra needy this day so I really appreciate her patience. We even dropped food on the floor. Oops! She was so nice about it and cleaned it up immediately. We had customizations and extra requests. No problem for her! She went above and beyond. I hope she sees this because she was such a joy! The food was also very good. We started with the biscuits and one peach compote and one blueberry. Both were yummy. They were traditional drop biscuits and I love a good biscuit! We also had an order of fried green tomatoes on goat cheese grits. You get 4 very large slices. I could only eat one. The grits were yummy but there were not enough of them in relation to the friend green tomatoes. They were also encased by a sauce. I'm guessing a remoulade. I don't really care for remoulade sauce so I'd have removed it had I known it came with the dish. It really overpowered the goat cheese taste in the grits. The tomatoes were very al dente and I would have preferred them cooked a bit more. The dish was still good but my least favorite and I would normally love anything with those ingredients and fried green tomatoes are a favorite so the remoulade (or whatever it was) sauce was a real problem for me. I would definitely get them again without the sauce because they are great otherwise. But that sauce just overpowers every other flavor! I got the chicken tender dinner and others in my party got the bone in fried chicken. Everyone liked their chicken. The tenders were a big size. 4 of them but I hit 2 meals out of them. Everyone liked the Parmesan rosemary potatoes. I really liked the bacon green beans. The only side we weren't impressed with was the Mac and cheese unfortunately. The cheese was not good. We got coffees and a chai. All of them were very good. A bit pricey for the amount you get though. Even with the smaller complaints, I'd still give th a 5 because of the outstanding service and the dishes were overall very good and large portions. We will definitely return and I hope to try out a breakfast item next visit! read more

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Tupelo Honey had been on my list for a while, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I visited during Restaurant Week and had the tomato soup, classic chicken and waffles, and banana pudding, all were delicious with zero complaints. The atmosphere was beautiful, service was excellent, and we were seated immediately with a reservation. What really stood out was the attention to detail. Our entrée came out a bit too quickly while we were still enjoying our soup, and without us saying anything, a server noticed and replaced my chicken and waffles so it wouldn't sit while I finished my appetizer. As a foodie, that level of care truly impressed me. Great food, great service, and an experience I won't forget. I'll definitely be back. read more

Tupelo Honey - Tomato soup, chicken and waffle, banana pudding which - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

I want to love this place. Truly. I visited the Nashville location and was blown away--amazing food, great service, the whole package. So when Tupelo Honey opened in Lenexa City Center, I was excited to make it a regular spot. But after four visits... yikes. Each time has come with major issues. Most recently, I sat at the bar with a friend. We placed our food order, chatted, waited... and waited. Thirty minutes later, the server came back and asked if we were ready to order. Turns out our order was never entered in the system, so the clock on our meal basically started over. For a late lunch with only two people at the bar, it should not take nearly two hours to eat. Unfortunately, the food itself hasn't made up for the experience. It's been consistently subpar, especially for the price point. One visit during the lunch hour, my server even told me not to order the dish I wanted because "people complain about it." I mean... who says that? I'm still holding out hope. It's a new location, and new restaurant wrinkles happen. I just really hope they sort out the service issues and bring the quality up to what I loved in Nashville. I know Tupelo Honey can shine--they're just not there yet. read more

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Homestyle Brunch, Southern Hospitality meets Fresh and Flavorful! We were a party of 6 that did not all arrive on time. Bekah was friendly, warm and attentive. My partner was a bit critical of me when I ordered Fried Green Tomatoes, Okra, and Fries before anyone else arrived, but a few minutes later he was quiet when he was happily munching on the starters. If arrive for brunch, get there before noon or have a reservation on Sunday. By 1230 the place was packed. The only seats were at the bar and high top tables. The bartender was nice and attentive. The food is flavorful, full flavor without being heavy. The drinks are great, I think the iced mocha tied with the mega mimosa for the table favorites. Mississippi Mud Pie was good and could have traveled well had i not finished it. read more

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Another great experience at Tupelo Honey. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. I ordered the chicken tenders and enjoyed every bite. read more

Tupelo Honey - Chicken tenders w/ fries and ceasar salad - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

This time my gf and I sat in a booth and it was very comfy. Andy was our server and what personality! He had pizazz, was thorough and so personable. He made our stay very pleasant. I enjoyed my entree and drink as did my counterpart. My sweet potato pancakes tasted exactly like sweet potatoes, my bacon cooked perfectly and the potatoes although I added salt were crispy and tender. I was able to taste my friends mac&cheese and it was creamy cheesiness. She gets the same thing everytime so her chicken, greens were exactly what she recalled and loves! We both loved the biscuits and both jams - peach and blueberry! read more

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It was a bit slow and disorganized at the hostess table but once we were seated it was great. Excellent patio and dogs are welcome! We all enjoyed our meals and look forward to more meals outdoors! read more

Tupelo Honey has become one of my favorite "anytime brunch" spots. The vibe is relaxed, Southern, and welcoming in that way where you just feel like you've made a good choice for the day. The menu is full of comfort classics with a twist, and everything I've tried has tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. One thing I always recommend: the Biscuits for a Cause. They're tender, buttery, and exactly what a biscuit should be, but they also support Tupelo Honey's employee relief and development funds. It feels good to treat yourself while also contributing to a place that takes care of its people. Service has always been friendly and the pace is unhurried in a nice way, like brunch should be. Whether you want something hearty, something sweet, or just a reason to linger over coffee, this is the spot. Highly recommend for brunch lovers, biscuit lovers, and anyone who appreciates Southern comfort done right. read more

Tupelo Honey - Biscuit for a Cause with the blueberry jam. Also comes with a choice of peach or milk gravy for an extra $1. - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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We were looking for a good brunch spot on a recent Sunday to entertain some out-of-town guests, and had heard good things about Tupelo Honey, so decided to pop in and give it a try! Nice location, just a couple minutes off the interstate, and in an up-and-coming, very popular area of the west KC 'burbs! There's plenty of parking on the north side of the restaurant when you arrive. Upon entering, we were very wowed and impressed with the facility and decor! There's a beautiful decorative wall inside the foyer, and some beautiful floral decorations hanging from the ceiling above the entry to the restaurant! Even though it wasn't as busy as we'd expected for 11:00 on a Sunday morning, we were forced to settle for a hightop table with booth seating on one side, and wooden chairs on the other. A large section of normal seating was blocked off as reserved, and remained that way most of our stay. The menu is pretty large, and has a lot of southern-themed dishes, covering breakfast, brunch, and lunch-type items! Our table ordered a pretty decent variety of appetizers and entrees, and we all tried each other's! Unfortunately, the food was split right down the middle: some was pretty good, some was a pretty big disappointment. Positive highlights included the chicken and waffles, an omelette, the smash burger, and the side potatoes. Lowlights included the biscuits (very hard and crunchy...almost stale-like), side brussels sprouts, biscuit sandwich, and overall portion size for price. There was enough on the positive side for us to be interested in trying it again, but we were definitely disappointed with a couple of the breakfast "standards" being so sub-par. The plates and glasses used are cute and fun, and add to the southern vibe! The service was average at our table; attentive, but only just so. One of our orders was delivered incorrectly. I'm totally struggling on the overall feel here: it's a beautiful facility and vibe, but the food (the main reason you come!) was somewhere between "decent" and "good"...only one dish was near-great. We'll do some further research and recon, and update on the next go-round! Food = 3/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 2/5 Ambiance = 3/5 Value = 2/5 read more

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Great service and great food! Our servers are always so nice and welcoming. Wonderful place if you have children as well! I also love that they have lots of non-alcoholic options! Thank you, Sabrina for lots of smiles and a good time read more

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Went for lunch on Good Friday, liked the location and area, parking was easy. Very clean and fresh dinning area, server was happy and attentive. Fried chicken was very good, it had a little wait for the chicken but was worth it. Okra was fresh and decent. Brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly "southern style, but was missing a glaze or drizzle of something. Chicken salad sandwich was well plated. salad and salad dressing (apple vinaigrette) was decent, chicken on the chicken salad was a little dry also needed some kind of sauce. Great place totally worth going holding out from giving them 5 stars, but their fried chicken I would have given them 6 stars. read more

Tupelo Honey - Fried chicken, Brussels sprouts and fried okra - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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Me and a couple friends came here for lunch. When we walked in the front door there was a very cute wall with greenery and fall leaves and pumpkins. Then saw that part of the ceiling had greenery and flowers hanging. So pretty! I was surprised how busy it was during the week. Very cute place. Industrial glam type feel. The bathrooms are super cute with individual stalls that have sinks as well. The server came and took our order pretty quickly. I've always wanted to try chicken and waffles so that's what I ordered. It was good. A little salty from the chicken and a little sweet from the waffles which were dusted with powdered sugar. The skin was crunchy and full of flavor and the inside was tender but a tad on the dry side. The server was nice and gave me a to go cup with my iced tea that I didn't even ask for. I will probably be back to try something else on the menu. read more

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A great night out with some friends. We were all extremely anxious to try Tupelo Honey! And this was a great visit! The Food: So Good! The mix of "southern" dishes in the American Bar standard fare is a great choice. Everyone raved about all of the dishes that they had. I ordered the meatloaf with crispy potatoes and collard greens. It was fantastic and I cannot praise the kitchen enough. The Service: We were seated quickly (had reservations) and in a comfortable spot for the six of us. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Though not fast. And didn't make very many trips to the table to check drinks or ask if we needed other orders. This did include a few times reminding her that we didn't have silverware, and the fact that she asked about dessert as she gathered up the credit cards to pay our bill. I am certain all this will come with more experience. The Ambience: This is where the restaurant should lose a star. This place is new and incredibly clean. In fact, the environment is almost sterile. I could change a little decor and turn the place into a Waffle House, a Peach Wave, a Boston Market, or any of 100's of eateries. There is no standout factor for this place. The Wrap: I enjoyed my experience here. And will certainly go several more times. I cannot fall in love with the place, as the personality just isn't there. If you want good food, grab your friends and family and go here, it is 100% worth your time and $s! read more

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Came here for breakfast. They have a great variety of choices. Service is always good. They were busy, but the wait wasn't that long. We like coming here because everytime I read the menu, I discover something else. read more

This was a great place to come, but very busy and loud and crowded. There was a bit of a wait, even though I had a reservation, but the hostess did communicate with me that they were waiting for a table to clear up that was taking longer than expected. The service was good once we got to the table. They had put several tables together for my large group of 10 people for a Wednesday evening dinner. The food was good, but there were definitely some strange flavor choices with parts of the recipes. There was a large amount of shredded basil on my chicken and biscuits with gravy, which did not taste pleasant to me. I think they also used dark meat chicken, which I was not prepared for. The flavor combinations were good at times, but other times it did not work for me. I would definitely go again to try something else, to see if I liked it. I did enjoy the pimento cheese dip immensely at least. It was very expensive though. The furniture and interior decor was very stylish and nice. It was extremely visually pleasing to look at. read more

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So happy this place came to KC! I had it a couple of years ago in DC and it's just as good as I remembered. We had a reservation and when we showed up they apologized that we would have to wait a second as they were waiting for a table to leave. We waited maybe 5 minutes and they came up to us and were so apologetic about us having to wait and comped 3 appetizers plus biscuits for our table. For drinks: I did the lemonade cocktail that changes colors and it was very good. My dad requested something off menu and the bartender came over to make sure they understood exactly what he wanted so they could make it correctly. For food: Biscuits were to die for and so were the brussels sprouts. Those two were my faves. I had the asheville hot chicken melt and the chicken was soooo good. I will say, there was zero spice but I didn't mind that much. Everyone else at my table was happy with what they are. Something to point out: the bbq sauce is definitely carolina style which is horrible compared to our beloved KC style of sauce ;) Overall, AMAZING SERVICE and amazing food! read more

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I was a little disappointed by our visit with friends. Everything seemed quite unorganized coming out of the kitchen and service was a bit questionable but understandable as it was within the first few weeks of opening. The green fried tomatoes had very little flavor to me but presented beautifully. The spicy fried chicken and potatoes were given a thumbs up by hubs - And my steak was a big thumbs down from me unfortunately. Beautiful atmosphere - may be back in the future but not right off the top of my list read more

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1. Service was really good. Our waitress was attentive without being overbearing. Stepped away long enough but without us having to search for her. Knowledgeable and willing to go find out information if she didn't know. Much appreciated. 2. Food and drinks were really good. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed the sweet potato biscuit. I will be ordering again. My chicken and waffles were good although I wish they offered other hot sauce options. My friend was not pleased with the texture and taste of the meatloaf so she sent it back but the sides were tasty. I ended up ordering macaroni to go for my daughter. Cocktails were good. 3. We went on a Tuesday, if I recall correctly. Nice space, beautiful gar area, not crowded at all. 4. Do I recommend? Yes! read more

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First time here--and everything was great. Server was attentive but not helicopter-like. Clean and maintained dining alfresco; plenty of seating. Reasonably priced for Johnson County/Lenexa City Center. Moderately priced maybe $$? Probably the only negative is that they don't offer vegan options per se. It's possible they could omit any dairy, eggs, meat/poultry etc from one of their dishes to make it vegan, but the menu doesn't list that any of their offerings are. The food was outstanding! The Parmesan and rosemary crispy potatoes were so delicious! Crispy exterior with nice fluffy potato inside. I asked the server which version of the southern chicken BLT he'd get between grilled or fried--c'mon now! My thoughts exactly: It's Southern cooking--fried! Next time I come I'll have to try one of their beverages. I just had water but the glasses they're served in are cute. I'd come here again. They have music (piped through speakers) too, which adds to the ambiance. When I checked in inside, seemed noisy and I'm not sure I'd be able to carry on a conversation with acoustics? But then again I was dining by myself so who knows? read more

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I always appreciate another good breakfast restaurant in the neighborhood, so I had to check them out. I do miss Southern cooking from when I had sales territory in Georgia and Mississippi. Upon coming in the front door, I saw a lot of people standing and empty tables, which means the hostess is slacking. Spitting my lunch date, I started to make a break for the high tops when this large woman blocked me and asked me if she could help. Fighting the urge to be snide, I made a quick move to my right and headed on over to the high tops. This is a common problem these days, nobody trains these people properly . If the bus boy is busy, clean the table and fill it. When you have a crowded entry and people know that you're not doing your job, they're usually not gonna complain, they just won't come back. As for the service, our waiter was very good. My food was cold upon arriving, but cold eggs over easy and hashbrowns are almost as good cold as they are hot. He was hustling, and I didn't feel like adding any more pressure to his day. I like the atmosphere of the place, it looks like a nice upscale southern restaurant inside. I also liked the blueberry iced tea, I could get addicted to that really easy. As for leaving a rating of 3, I'll be back and hopefully I can raise that to a 5. It's definitely worth checking out, I think this place is gonna become way more popular in the future. read more

Tupelo Honey - Blueberry ice tea - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

You just had to be there !! We were told by some friends to check out this newer restaurant in Lenexa. So I made a reservation online (which I highly suggest!) Saturday 4 o'clock couldn't come fast enough. The decor have me a sense of rustic, farmhouse. The vibe very laid back and casual. No after 5 attire needed. With the reservation we were at immediately and a couple minutes after arriving at our table the server was there to take drink orders !! I was torn between the Shrimp & Grits/ Honey dusted chicken so I asked our waitress and her recommendation was to try the chicken. I was not expecting the perfect crunch of the chicken crust. Nor was I expecting how juicy the chicken breast would be. Delightfully surprised. The honey dust was a nice touch (savory w/ a hint of dust.) I appreciated a good piece of fried chicken that is seasoned and not salty. Now for me, I was expecting more of a southern Mac & cheese. That it was not, it was creamy but I couldn't put my finger on the cheese used. Seemed to be a cheese sauce. Now the greens tasted slow cooked, flavor throughout each bite. Chef's kiss. I could have done without the biscuits but they are worth the try for you to know. Personally they were too dry for me even with the peach or blueberry jams. Could have just been a batch that was cooked a little too long but please try them for the cause. We did order the Pecan Pie but got it to go because we were stuffed after the meal. I didn't get to take a picture but think I would have preferred it warmed although the Pecans in the pie were the star of the show for me. We'll definitely be back as I'd like to try the Shrimp & Grits for sure. read more

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This location just opened and they are doing a great job! The service was good and nice the entire time. Our food came out timely and all was delicious. Have to keep into account that they just opened and are working on the menu and training of everyone, but still will highly recommend. Will definitely come back for brunch but the mahi was amazing and better than the salmon in my opinion. read more

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I have been here several times now. The food is always outstanding, but the service is NOT great. Our last visit was on Father's Day. It wasn't super busy, yet we weren't asked for our order for 45min. When we placed our order I had asked for a refill of water...but she never came back. I tried getting someone else's attention, but they didn't hear me. About 30 min later someone came around and finally refilled our glasses. Food was still nowhere to be seen. It would have been really nice to have had someone come over to us and let us know the status of our order. Our food finally arrived...it only took 2 hours!!!!!! I really love the food, but due to the service we may not be coming back...makes me sad. read more

Tupelo Honey - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Overall a three and a half out of five. Made reservations for the five of us. We were seated quickly I ordered the Mountain morning Bowl with scrambled eggs I also ordered a short stack of the sweet potato pancakes on the side as well as the sweet potato biscuits for a Cause. The sweet potato biscuits for a Cause we're a three out of five not very sweet the butter and peach jam is where the flavor and sweetness come in. The biscuits were soft and warm 3/5 The mountain morning Bowl with scrambled eggs was a three out of five the bacon was really tasty the potatoes were really crisp the eggs were nice and fluffy the salsa had a nice flavor to it but the quantity of those things was very light it was mostly grits and the Grits were just okay I'm not a great person but I've been trying to give them a shot granted I was in Charleston South Carolina just two weeks ago this is similar but not quite a slam dunk three out of five Next is the sweet potato pancakes Good flavor good size Had left overs No issues there I will give it a 4 out of five My wife did order a cup of coffee she said it was pretty basic simular to something you could get at the office coffee pot 3 out of five My children did try the chicken and waffles one day classic one day of sweet and spicy they said they prefer the sweet and spicy over the classic sweet and spicy was a 4 out of five the classic was a three out of five This is my first time going Pretty decent experience Good staff, Had a nice feel to the place. If you haven't been you should give them a try. I'm considering going back for the burger but not quite sure I'm definitely interested in the pimento dip so I may give them a try for an evening Sometime in the future read more

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Tupelo Honey was a bit of a disappointment. I had been to some of their other locations and this one was not up to the standard I had experienced before. I'm hoping it was just opening week bugs. We got a couple seats at the bar and had our drink orders in quickly. We got the brussel sprout appetizer and it was cold, which is hard to do on a fried dish. We tried the Mountain skillet and it was far short of a mountain. The portions were small and mediocre in flavor. I had the chicken strips and they were okay. The sauces were decent, but the spicy was far from. Decent service, mediocre food. read more

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Tupelo opened within the last two weeks in Lenexa, Kansas so tonight was my first visit. One never would've guessed that they opened just two weeks ago, the restaurant had great energy, the food was excellent, and the service was just as good! I wasn't expecting such a flawless experience! The menu was vast, so I'm looking forward to returning! We had biscuits as an appetizer, fried chicken, and flat iron steak. While both biscuits were amazing, I especially loved the sweet potato biscuit, and the blueberry jam was out of this world! The fried chicken was excellent- juicy,crispy skin, and great flavor. The "bee dust" on the chicken, made it special... A slightly sweet flavor. The mac & cheese had a very slight kick and the Parmesan roasted potatoes were cooked so well, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My husband really enjoyed his flat iron steak too. Matt, the general manager, came and spoke to us, and we thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. It's clear that he has the expertise with the restaurant business and specifically Tupelo. He had excellent customer service, was friendly and approachable, and made a magic moment for me when I mentioned how much I liked the blueberry jam. By the way, the blueberry jam was one of my favorite parts of the meal, lol Matt's customer service made this experience a 5+! We also met Sierra, the guest services manager, and she was equally as pleasant.L, again, creating magic moments for us! We will definitely be back and we will bring family and friends! Try it!!! read more

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The Fried Chicken was very good My only complaint was the sweat Tea was a little weak in flavor and sweetness

We stopped in for Restaurant Week '26 made reservations online. Was a bit of a wait before we were seated. Staff was friendly and checked on us regularly. Ordered the Chicken Poblano Soup for my appetizer this is properly one of my favorites soups. The flavors are really good and everything works so well together. My main entree I ordered the Honey Dusted Fried Chicken the chicken was large portions and had a good flavor with a good hint of honey. The green beans were very tasty. The banana pudding was good, I wish it was a bit bigger. read more

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Food - good. Service - slow with check processing, otherwise good. Ambience- bright space with natural light, open air patio as well Got their steak and eggs, sunny side up by default, pretty tasty, may need more seasoning imho. Mac and cheese- orange and excellent! Brussel sprouts - crispy and tasty, may need some sriracha or parmesan cheese to "kick it up a notch". Overall a good experience, and a tasty addition to the Lenexa Restaurant Row area. read more

Tupelo Honey - Flank Steak and eggs, yummy mac and cheese, crispy Brussel sprouts. - New American Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

To start off.. I went here when it first opened. It was horrible all around -5 stars. I decided since it had just opened that I'd wait a few months and come back. Now that it's been a solid 5 months, my family and I decided to take a trip back over to see if it's improved. I will say to start, the service was much much better. It was timely and attentive. The ambiance was better as well.. just more lively and I liked the choice in music. What sucked was the food. I'm sorry but the food is nasty. The Brussels were good and the okra was good but that's about it. The blackened fish was disgustingly burnt (not blackened just burnt), the shrimp and grits lacked flavor and made me so sick after, and my fiancé's spicy chicken sandwich wasn't spicy at all and came on white bread??? Where's the standard at? Very expensive and very disappointing. We won't be coming back. read more

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Visited a year ago and ejoyed returning back the week! Style of food is great and beverages are so fun to pair with!

We had a very nice waiter who ended up getting a few too many tables seated for him at the same time, so there was a bit of a lag, but it was obvious he was doing his best to make his rounds. We both ordered chicken and waffles with the peach topping. I forgot to ask for the topping to be on the side as I really didn't want it on my chicken, but that was my fault and I lived through it. I'll say we were underwhelmed. The chicken looked great but was really bland. The waffle was okay, the peach topping was okay, but it just wasn't great. It was fine. It was edible, but bleh. I was using a coupon for my birthday which was handled easily. The server wanted me to have a dessert for my birthday which I declined because I had just eaten a pound of waffles and peach topping, so he offered to prepare it "to go". When I tried it later, it was banana pudding, which was exciting to try, but it was really bad. The bananas were black. I wondered if it was leftover from the day(s) before (as we were some of the first customers to arrive that day). Observation that didn't impact our meal directly: The bartender was prepping for the day and as I was facing the bar, I found myself watching his routine just because of how I was sitting. I repeatedly found myself grossed out by some of his behaviors including, but not limited to: Using the bottom of a box of salt/sugar to level out the "rimming" salt/sugar. While prepping mint or some herb, he was constantly wiping his hands on his face and nose, also while prepping the herb he and one of the other staff was enjoying the aroma of the herbs by pressing them on their nose and face around their nose to smell them. AFTER he was done with most of the prep he washed his hands to then immediately use his hand as a tissue to wipe his nose again. read more