Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines
(515) 513-5922

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Mac-N-Cheese Waffles with Asheville Hot Fried Chicken
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles
Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Sriracha Honey Chicken and Waffles
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Famous Fried Green Tomatoes
Farmhouse Breakfast Platter
'Old Skool' Breakfast Bowl
Tupelo Shrimp & Grits GF

Menu

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Beginnings
Famous Fried Green Tomatoes*
panko-crusted fried* green tomatoes, basil, roasted red pepper coulis, stone-ground goat cheese grits
Crispy Brussels*
fried* brussels sprouts, red pepper & almond romesco, feta
Fried Pickles*
fried house-made pickles*, buttermilk ranch
Cast Iron Pimento Cheese Dip
melted pimento cheese dip, lime crema, chives, seasoned fried* tortilla chips
Chip-n-Dip Chicken Tenders
three potato chip-encrusted chicken tenders* with a trio of dipping sauces: creamy honey dijon, medium-spiced bayou bbq, and spicy ‘bama firecracker
Biscuits For A Cause
two buttermilk biscuits, whipped butter, blueberry jam, proceeds go to employee relief & development funds; $700,000 awarded to date

Main Affairs
Smothered Chicken*
honey-dusted fried chicken thighs*, milk gravy, basil, choice of two sides
Classic Chicken* & Waffles
honey-dusted chicken*, buttermilk waffles, powdered sugar, whipped butter
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken* & Waffles
sweet & spicy chicken*, buttermilk waffles, cilantro
Half Bird - Fried Chicken
brined for 18 hours and served with one side,choose between Honey Dusted, Sweet & Spicy or Sorghum Black Pepper Glaze
Dark Meat - Fried Chicken
brined for 18 hours and served with one side,choose between Honey Dusted, Sweet & Spicy or Sorghum Black Pepper Glaze
Tupelo's Shrimp & Grits (GF)
white gulf shrimp, chorizo pork sausage, peperonata, creole sauce, scallions, stone-ground goat cheese grits
Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles*
spicy dusted chicken*, griddled mac-n-cheese waffles, buttermilk ranch, house-made pickles, chives
White Meat - Fried Chicken
brined for 18 hours and served with one side,choose between Honey Dusted, Sweet & Spicy or Sorghum Black Pepper Glaze
Cast Iron Pork (GF)
pork shoulder slow-cooked in duck fat, sriracha honey glaze, pickled red onion, cilantro. choice of two sides.
Sorghum Pork Bowl
Pork confit wrapped in Benton's country ham prosciutto, served over our stone-ground goat cheese grits with spinach, bean medley, and chopped bacon. Topped with sorghum black pepper glaze, popped sorghum, and chives
Banana Crème Brulée
banana pudding, powdered sugar, mint

Brunch All-Day
Mountain Morning Bowl
two fried eggs**, rosemary & parmesan crispy potatoes*, cheddar, chopped apple cider bacon, roasted red pepper coulis, green tomato salsa, stone-ground goat cheese grits
Farmhouse Breakfast Platter
two eggs** any style, choice of rosemary & parmesan crispy potatoes* or stone-ground goat cheese grits, choice of apple cider bacon or chorizo pork sausage, breakfast sausage, or soy-sage, and a slice of texas toast
Smothered Chicken* & Biscuits
honey-dusted fried chicken*, apple cider bacon, milk gravy, basil
Avocado Sunrise Scramble
scrambled eggs, fresh spinach, fennel, grape tomatoes, feta, smashed avocado, scallions, served with seasoned fried tortilla chips*
Freshly Made Omelet
three eggs or egg whites prepared with your choice of any threeingredients, with rosemary & parmesan crispy potatoes* or stone-groundgoat cheese grits, and pickled red onions. additional ingredients $1 each

Greens & Bowls
For the Love of Cobb (GF)
romaine, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, chopped apple cider bacon, hard-boiled egg, shredded cheddar, avocado, red onion, buttermilk ranch
Harvest Bowl
garlic & cumin quinoa, carrots, roasted peppers, radish, fennel, broccolini, red pepper & almond romesco sauce, feta
Summer Berry Salad
spinach, fresh strawberries, goat cheese, spiced pecans, red onion, seasonal vinaigrette

Sandwiches
Sweet & Spicy Chicken
fried chicken*, sriracha honey, lettuce, house-made pickles, tomato, mayonnaise, potato bun
Southern Chicken BLT
fried* or grilled chicken, apple cider bacon, dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato, potato bun
Whiskey & Onion Smash Burger
two quarter pound beef patties**, creamy whiskey & onion gravy, cheddar, house-made pickles, potato bun

Family Value Meals
Family Entrée Meal for 2
Choose an entrée, two sides and biscuits with blueberry jam for two.
Family Entrée Meal for 4
Choose an entrée, two sides and biscuits with blueberry jam for four.

Farm Fresh Sides
Rosemary & Parmesan Crispy Potatoes*
Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts*
Baked Mac & Cheese
Stone-Ground Goat Cheese Grits (GF)
Bacon
Chorizo
Soysage
Broccolini with Chipotle Aioli & Bread Crumbs
Mixed Greens Salad (GF)
Crispy French Fries*
Toast
Country Sausage
Braised Bacon Collards (GF)
Caesar Side Salad
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Desserts
Heavenly Banana Pudding 16oz (serves 2)
our famous 20 year old recipe with the creamiest banana pudding you have ever had!
Brown Butter Pecan Pie
With dark chocolate sauce drizzle
Heavenly Banana Pudding 32oz (serves 4)
our famous 20 year old recipe with the creamiest banana pudding you have ever had!

Kids
Kid's Buttered Noodles
with parmesan
Kid's Burger
Ketchup, potato bun, served with one side
Kid's Classic Buttermilk Waffle
whipped butter, powdered sugar
Kid's Grilled Cheese
white cheddar cheese, served with one side
Blended Fruit Pouch
an all-natural blend of strawberry & apple

Gluten Free
Cast Iron Pimento Cheese Dip
melted pimento cheese dip, lime crema, chives, served with gluten-free toast points
Crispy Brussels
fried^ brussels sprouts, feta
Farmhouse Breakfast Platter
two eggs**; rosemary & parmesan crispy potatoes^ orstone-ground goat cheese grits; apple cider bacon, chorizopork sausage, breakfast sausage, or soy-sage; slice ofgluten-free toast
Avocado Sunrise Scramble
scrambled eggs, fresh spinach, fennel, grape tomatoes,feta, smashed avocado, scallions, served with gluten-freetoast points
Mountain Morning Bowl
two fried eggs**, rosemary & parmesan crispy potatoes^,cheddar, chopped apple cider bacon, green tomato salsa,stone-ground goat cheese grits
Freshley Made Omelet
three eggs or egg whites prepared with your choice of any three ingredients below, with rosemary &parmesan crispy potatoes*^ or stone-ground goat cheese grits, and pickled red onions, additional items $1 each
Tupelo Shrimp & Grits
white gulf shrimp, chorizo pork sausage, peperonata,creole sauce, scallions, stone-ground goat cheese grits
Cast Iron Pork
pork shoulder slow-cooked in duck fat, sriracha honey glaze,pickled red onion, cilantro, choice of two sides
Blackened Mahi-Mahi
mahi-mahi, creole butter, choice of two sides
Grilled Salmon & Quinoa
atlantic salmon**, roasted carrots & peppers, harissa sauce,chives
Harvest Bowl
garlic & cumin quinoa, carrots, roasted peppers, radish, fennel, seasonal vegetables, feta
Classic Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, caesar dressing
For the Love of Cobb
romaine, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, chopped bacon, hard-boiled egg, shredded cheddar, avocado, red onion,buttermilk ranch
Summer Berry Salad
spinach, fresh strawberries, goat cheese, spiced pecans, red onion, seasonal vinaigrette
Avocado Melt
sliced avocado, cucumber, red onion, swiss, green tomato aioli, gluten-free bread
Whiskey & Onion Smash Burger
two quarter pound beef patties**, creamy whiskey & onion gravy, cheddar, pickles, gluten-free bun
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken, sriracha honey, lettuce, pickles, tomato, mayonnaise, gluten-free bun
Southern Chicken BLT
grilled chicken, apple cider bacon, dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato, gluten-free bun
Shrimp Po' Boy
grilled white gulf shrimp, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, gluten-free bun
Braised Bacon Collards
Andouille Red Beans & Rice
Mixed Greens Side Salad
Caesar Side Salad
Stone-ground Goat Cheese Grits
Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels^
Rosemary & Parmesan Crispy Potatoes^

Drinks
Soft Drinks
House-Made Ginger Beer
fresh-pressed ginger, cane sugar, & lime
Kiss of Lavender Lemonade
Tart lemonade with hint of lavender
Sweet Iced Tea
Turmeric Ginger Tonic
fresh ginger,turmeric, black pepper, lime andhoney
Unsweet Iced Tea
Basecamp Coffee
A signature blend roasted by Summit Coffee Co.
Peach & Pineapple Porch-Sipper
Blueberry & Lavender Refresher
Cucumber & Lime Cooler

Extra Dips & Sauces
Buttermilk Ranch
Served in 1 oz. container
Sriracha Honey
Served in 1 oz. container
Milk Gravy
Served in 1 oz. container
Green Tomato Aioli
Served in 1 oz. container
Ketchup
Served in 1 oz. container
Lemon Herb
Served in 1 oz. container
Creamy Honey Dijon
Caesar
Dijonnaise
Served in 1 oz. container
Seasonal Vinaigrette

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Recent Reviews

Without a doubt the best part of our first dining experience at Tupelo Honey was our server. Just the right amount of attentiveness, insightful, helpful, fun and entirely authentic. I didn't catch his name, but he was just awesome. The food, sadly, was anything but. Bland fried okra, pasty and bland cheese grits, entirely forgettable chicken tenders, unremarkable chicken and waffles, room temp mac and cheese, and a very sad entree salad. The only redeeming menu item was one...
January 2026
Service was poor. Very inattentive despite of the place being maybe 20% capacity. Took 20 minutes at least to get our drinks (fountain spdas) and a good 35-40 minutes for food (3 salads with chicken that was cold), grilled cheese and tomato soup also barely warm and chicken tenders (those were the warmest).
January 2026
Had a great brunch with my Secured Overhead Doors team! From stepping through the door to the last bite of banana pudding, everything was spot-on. The food was amazing, and our server couldn’t have been better. I’m in Iowa every three months—definitely coming back!
December 2025

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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

665 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 513-5922