Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

4 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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12 College St
Asheville, NC 28801

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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I had cheese grits with eggs. The server was knowledgeable and my food was good. I just wish I’d been able to get something sweet since the entire place smelled like maple syrup. There is flour everywhere, so caution is recommended

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

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While it isn’t a large GF menu they have GF items well marked. The shrimp and grits are fantastic. No GF dessserts. I have celiac

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Not many gluten free options aside from salad. I decided to go with one of the salads and added shrimp so I would have some protein. Adding the shrimp cost $6.50 so I was expecting a good amount of shrimp. My salad came out with only 4 pieces of shrimp! The salad was not worth the money, and I’m hungry 2 hours later.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Egg-Free Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

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GF pork, sweet potato and collards egg rolls they were absolutely the best  dish there
Nothing beats a gold ol Bloody Mary moonshine style
Tomato Soup, trout dish and the moonshine Mary (drink) are heaven
It's in the heart of downtown
Eggs Betty on GF bread!! Awesome hot coco!!
So yummy!!!
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Celiac

Looked forward to a great breakfast. Drove from Greenville to Asheville only to be turned away by a two hour wait. Nowhere on this restaurant's listing does it indicate reservations are required. Had a nice breakfast at Biscuit Head instead. Highly recommend it if you have celiac disease.

3 years ago

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Cast Iron skillet pork entree was phenomenal! The sweet potato bisque and the heirloom tomato and goat cheese grits were also fantastic! Gluten free items marked on the menu and safe was very knowledgeable about recommendations and alterations if needed.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Menu was extremely limited— salads and one or two entrees. Staff was super helpful where they could, but all cook spaces are shared and hard to customize. Would not recommend for true celiacs.. I only ate sides because I felt they would be safest, and so far so good, but there was no good selection that I felt comfortable trying.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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They have GF options on the menu. The staff is very accommodating with allergies. I had the trout and it was very good!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The trout was amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Decent selection. Knowledgeable staff. Had a GF burger and GF Trout dish. Both very good. GF bread available. No separate fryer.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The server was super nice and willing to help, but the GF selections are pretty lame. All the non-celiac people in my party were happy with their food tho...I ended up going elsewhere to get a more well-rounded meal.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Gluten free options and waitress indicated that several items not marked GF could be prepared that way. A first for me - I got GF sourdough toast while the rest of the table got biscuits. So wonderful to get a bread appetizer with everyone else for one. Food was good, but not spectacular. We had a table of 7 and place was packed so the kitchen was a tad slow. Waitress was great though.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I remember there being more GF options. What they do offer had to be stripped down to be GF, so it's not that exciting. But the food was good and the waiters are as accommodating as they can be.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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This is questionable as far as celiac - I always get something safe like eggs.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The waiter was very helpful and friendly. Salmon was wonderful and sweet potato mash was heavenly!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I think Tupelo Honey Cafe is overrated. If you are looking for a huge amount of food and don't mind waiting, this place is for you. I think they do okay re: gluten-free; there are just so many much MUCH better options in Asheville.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We had an awesome meal last night. I was the only GF diner in our party but I was not neglected in any way. While others enjoyed the delicious biscuits, I was offered GF toast so I could sample the Tupelo honey and blueberry jam! The seared scallops were so tender, cooked perfectly! And the risotto with peas! Yum! We had a party of 11 but the service was excellent.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Good food, great service hard to find accommodation for our girl that is GF and DF they finally served shrimp on the side for her.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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2 gluten free dinner choices fish or pork chop. Waiter put down the corn muffins in front of us and I took a bite by mistake. Since I had asked for the gluten menu he should have known.Turns out it is right on the main menu. Would have been a nice atmosphere but the staff spoke loudly to each other to hear over the music.Would maybe go there again, maybe

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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I had a great GF breakfast here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good! GF menu with lots to choose from.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Delicious. Loved the goat cheese grits and the grilled cheese. I travel a lot for work and I am always psyched (and relieved) to find restaurants that offer great, gluten free food. If I'm back in Asheville, I'll definitely be back at this spot.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Same experience as Barb! Ordered the Eggs Benedict and had to send it back multiple times. Served it with a biscuit, never asked the cooks, and eventually served it on REGULAR bread. Never again will I eat here!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Excellent service by someone who went to the gluten free training. Extensive gluten free menu and amazing food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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We had a great experience at this restaurant. We ate there for lunch, short order type environment, however, staff and kitchen are on top of it. Very busy restaurant. Moderate to long wait. Noisy atmosphere. Friendly wait staff. Can't say enough about how safe I felt eating there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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We came here solely for the purpose of having a gluten-free breakfast, especially their version of eggs Benedict. The good news is that the server knew to ask the kitchen before I placed my order. The bad news is that the server came back with a clear, unambiguous message from the kitchen: the restaurant is gluten FRIENDLY, but NOT gluten free. Since flour flies in the air, they cannot provide a gluten free dining experience. Then I asked for a hard boiled egg and the server initially said it was not on the menu and so would not be possible. She managed to find a way to boil eggs when the prospect of our leaving immediately became clear. AVOID THIS PLACE IF YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE, especially for breakfast.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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The GF menu was extensive and thorough (included GF salad dressing and side sauces available). I had the Charleston Chicken Sandwich on GF bread with Goat Cheese Grits. It was really good. My non-GF family enjoyed everything, too. The kids really liked the home fries. The staff was great. The hostess even let me read the ingredient list on the after dinner mints (not GF, contain wheat flour).

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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So nice to have a GF menu! The atmosphere is cozy and fun. I cleaned my plate!!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Loved it. Living and eating in Asheville is definitely enhanced by Tupelo Honey's gluten free (and egg free! options.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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OMG....amazing!! Great GF menu, knowledgeable server, super yummy food (try the goat cheese grits!). Will definitely frequent here when in Asheville.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Great service and excellent GF menu choices

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Thank you!!!! Your knowledgable staff made my gluten free dinner AMAZING. Service was A+. I highly recommend Tupelo Honey Cafe GF menu.

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Gluten Sensitive

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Stopped and it looks super tasty! This is on my next place to try

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Celiac

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Lovely place, but they don’t have a gluten free menu. In fact, they have only a few items that are GF. We didn’t stay to eat.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Gluten Intolerant

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gf is marked on menu, waitstaff was informed on allergy. got the goat cheese grits side and the arugula/lemon salad and not glutening!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Their menu used to be very gluten-free friendly, but sadly they no longer offer safe soups, GF bread, and cannot accommodate simple items like chicken for a salad to be gluten free. I wish they would bring back more GF options!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Celiac

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1st time to this chain-I am hyper sensitive to gluten- as if “just celiac”isn’t enough…. The manager, Rami Zeort, was so friendly and helped me to navigate a gf dinner choice- mostly no gf choices, but he advised what could be made- the chef came to our table and also helped! I had a grilled chicken sandwich on gf bread that was amazing! The appetizer choices had melted pimento cheese, but the nachos are not gf- the chef prepared fresh celery and carrot sticks to dip in the cheese- fantastic!!! I highly recommend this restaurant/the food, the staff, the service all excellent- a shout out to our wonderful server, Gillian! Next time we pass through Franklin/Cool Springs TN, oh, yah, going to stop here for a meal! I

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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