While no expanded location can ever be good as the original in Asheville, it is clear that this Tupelo Honey Café knows what they are doing and doesn't have a problem filling up the space on a Saturday night.
Biscuits brought to the table like breadsticks or chips made our party of four oh so happy before digging into our filling meals. I am glad I ordered the flounder, but the fried chicken will most certainly be ordered on a return visit. Hushpuppies are an obvious choice for a side and while the mac n cheese wasn't anything extraordinary, it did hit the spot. Options for my vegetarian friend and the salad options were serious, although probably not that healthy. I liked the decorations and well-appointed bathroom. The service was great and parking easy, although we were there on the earlier side of the dinner rush at 6:15pm.
I would like to go back to try their $6 Monday special on Shoo Mercy Burgers or $3 Taco Tuesdays and some may like the $10 bottomless mac-n-cheese on Wednesdays, but I believe they have already changed their menu, so keep an eye on their evolution. Haberdish over in NoDa is all the rage right now, but if you want a similar southern food staple experience, go enjoy the winning formula at Tupelo Honey Café.