There was a long wait to be seated for brunch. Very understandable on a Sunday morning. We decided to wait and try it out just to be disappointed. First they didn’t do egg whites for my wife, really!?! Only to get an attitude from the server. Then we was ignored for the hour it took to get our food only to be disappointed again. We will never return. Do not recommend !
aimees611
Went on recommendation that this was the place to get corn beef and cabbage. It’s a bad day for any restaurants and I get that. So I didn’t mind when my margarita was super unbalanced. I just asked for oj and fixed it. I didn’t care about the poor presentation. I overlooked the watery cabbage and the unseasoned boiled potato. I guess herbs are not available. I had just about 85% grizzle on my one piece of meat. I can overlook that the one eatable bite had absolutely no salt and was chewy with a blob of cheap mustard. I can overlook that it was cold and 28$ because what do you expect on saint Patrick’s day. But here the thing…I work in the industry and I told the manager nicely it missed the mark. She gave me an attitude and stood by the meal. So ok- I’ll be happy to show you my dinner on all social media. So you can stand by it. Today I turned forty and this marks the official worst meal I’ve ever had.
Tour391637
The food was fine but the service was terrible. You can find something with food just as good or better with much better service.
John Edwards
This is the best breakfast in Asheville. The food is traditional style and simple but made with superior ingredients and skill. Everything here is the best version of that dish. Brussels are the best Brussels, brats are the best brats, and the pancakes are honestly the best I've ever had.
Brandon F.
Best breakfast In Asheville, hands down. Service was amazing and the food was exceptional! Having tried all of the options in Asheville over my many years of visiting as a Native, this one has made my favorite list! Very unassuming building but very cozy interior with a menu that delivers! Don't pass up the opportunity to be amazed!
Babs M.
Wow. My daughter and I had plans to visit before the pandemic, and then, you know, the pandemic. So we finally got here and so happy we did! The buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup are fantastic--and you can get breakfast until 5 pm on Saturday. The coffee is different and delicious. My personal favorite are the fries--crispy, salty and to die for. We didn't have the pouting, which is legendary in these parts, but these fries would be perfect . I know I'll be back for more!
Kirt and Cathy Kaempfer
Hipster meets old time diner. The best of the two worlds with wonderful service and old school favorites with a twist. Casey (KC) was on point with the service: timely, friendly and engaging. Had the skirt steak sandwich, not sure what the sauce was, but reminded me of something mom used to brew up in the kitchen. Real deal french fries with skin on…Pancake was as big as the plate. Highly recommend locally sourced, and an excellent value.
David Hall
Nice little breakfast find, they offer traditional breakfast like biscuits and gravy, pancakes ? and other egg dishes.They are apparently really busy and wait staff gives off that “we don’t need your business vibes” and you need to overly thank them for doing their roles.No substitutions on certain days as the kitchen is pretty busy.Parking can be found behind the restaurant and we got a table right away, only a couple open when we arrived.Pancakes were really good, coffee decent, the sausage was pretty tough, eggs nice and biscuit quality a little smothered by the gravy.Price was right and it was a nice breakfast spot, will try their corn beef (I think that’s what it was) next time.
Michael Lampen
Good breakfast, enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. Biscuits were a bit dry though. Wife had prime rib Benedict which was also great. Definitely will be back.
Natalia M.
Great food , good drinks and great prices on everything! Came by specifically for the meat pie and it was excellent! Looking forward going back soon!
Busy place, as it is the 2nd recommended breakfast place in Ashville. If you show up and are on a wait. You will be skipped around because the host uses paper and pen and just decides who gets sat. 30 minute wait ended up being 1:25. Then we get sat down and there are no substitutions allowed on this specific day?So instead of getting 2 biscuits with gravy without eggs for $10 we have to pay $3 for each biscuit and $5 each for gravy so $10 turned into $16 just for no eggs. Food was good. Operations is a nightmare. As a visitor to Ashville, you don't want 3 hours of your day taken up just to eat breakfast.
Eric Durham
Smaller (delicious) food menu but with plenty of cool drink options. Most of the meals are between $10-$16 a plate, but they are definitely worth it. My wife and I were impressed by the quality and how well all of the flavors on the plates went together; there was real thought put into the components of each plate. The service was friendly and fast, and the whole place was clean and neat. Couldn’t recommend more and will be back to try other meals.Parking: Plenty of parking around the building
Eric D.
Smaller (delicious) food menu but with plenty of cool drink options. Most of the meals are between $10-$16 a plate, but they are definitely worth it. My wife and I were impressed by the quality and how well all of the flavors on the plates went together; there was real thought put into the components of each plate. The service was friendly and fast, and the whole place was clean and neat. Couldn't recommend more and will be back to try other meals.
Rhonda H.
Every morsel on the menu is a guilty pleasure, especially the maple eclair with Canadian coffee. Chief's kiss.
Bry Sidwell
Delicious!!! Buckwheat pancakes were gluten free and AH-mazing!!! So good that we didn’t get a picture before they were gobbled up. Thank you, Sawhorse!!
There was a long wait to be seated for brunch. Very understandable on a Sunday morning. We decided to wait and try it out just to be disappointed. First they didn’t do egg whites for my wife, really!?! Only to get an attitude from the server. Then we was ignored for the hour it took to get our food only to be disappointed again. We will never return. Do not recommend !
Went on recommendation that this was the place to get corn beef and cabbage. It’s a bad day for any restaurants and I get that. So I didn’t mind when my margarita was super unbalanced. I just asked for oj and fixed it. I didn’t care about the poor presentation. I overlooked the watery cabbage and the unseasoned boiled potato. I guess herbs are not available. I had just about 85% grizzle on my one piece of meat. I can overlook that the one eatable bite had absolutely no salt and was chewy with a blob of cheap mustard. I can overlook that it was cold and 28$ because what do you expect on saint Patrick’s day. But here the thing…I work in the industry and I told the manager nicely it missed the mark. She gave me an attitude and stood by the meal. So ok- I’ll be happy to show you my dinner on all social media. So you can stand by it. Today I turned forty and this marks the official worst meal I’ve ever had.
The food was fine but the service was terrible. You can find something with food just as good or better with much better service.
This is the best breakfast in Asheville. The food is traditional style and simple but made with superior ingredients and skill. Everything here is the best version of that dish. Brussels are the best Brussels, brats are the best brats, and the pancakes are honestly the best I've ever had.
Best breakfast In Asheville, hands down. Service was amazing and the food was exceptional! Having tried all of the options in Asheville over my many years of visiting as a Native, this one has made my favorite list! Very unassuming building but very cozy interior with a menu that delivers! Don't pass up the opportunity to be amazed!
Wow. My daughter and I had plans to visit before the pandemic, and then, you know, the pandemic. So we finally got here and so happy we did! The buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup are fantastic--and you can get breakfast until 5 pm on Saturday. The coffee is different and delicious. My personal favorite are the fries--crispy, salty and to die for. We didn't have the pouting, which is legendary in these parts, but these fries would be perfect . I know I'll be back for more!
Hipster meets old time diner. The best of the two worlds with wonderful service and old school favorites with a twist. Casey (KC) was on point with the service: timely, friendly and engaging. Had the skirt steak sandwich, not sure what the sauce was, but reminded me of something mom used to brew up in the kitchen. Real deal french fries with skin on…Pancake was as big as the plate. Highly recommend locally sourced, and an excellent value.
Nice little breakfast find, they offer traditional breakfast like biscuits and gravy, pancakes ? and other egg dishes.They are apparently really busy and wait staff gives off that “we don’t need your business vibes” and you need to overly thank them for doing their roles.No substitutions on certain days as the kitchen is pretty busy.Parking can be found behind the restaurant and we got a table right away, only a couple open when we arrived.Pancakes were really good, coffee decent, the sausage was pretty tough, eggs nice and biscuit quality a little smothered by the gravy.Price was right and it was a nice breakfast spot, will try their corn beef (I think that’s what it was) next time.
Good breakfast, enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. Biscuits were a bit dry though. Wife had prime rib Benedict which was also great. Definitely will be back.
Great food , good drinks and great prices on everything! Came by specifically for the meat pie and it was excellent! Looking forward going back soon!
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Busy place, as it is the 2nd recommended breakfast place in Ashville. If you show up and are on a wait. You will be skipped around because the host uses paper and pen and just decides who gets sat. 30 minute wait ended up being 1:25. Then we get sat down and there are no substitutions allowed on this specific day?So instead of getting 2 biscuits with gravy without eggs for $10 we have to pay $3 for each biscuit and $5 each for gravy so $10 turned into $16 just for no eggs. Food was good. Operations is a nightmare. As a visitor to Ashville, you don't want 3 hours of your day taken up just to eat breakfast.
Smaller (delicious) food menu but with plenty of cool drink options. Most of the meals are between $10-$16 a plate, but they are definitely worth it. My wife and I were impressed by the quality and how well all of the flavors on the plates went together; there was real thought put into the components of each plate. The service was friendly and fast, and the whole place was clean and neat. Couldn’t recommend more and will be back to try other meals.Parking: Plenty of parking around the building
Smaller (delicious) food menu but with plenty of cool drink options. Most of the meals are between $10-$16 a plate, but they are definitely worth it. My wife and I were impressed by the quality and how well all of the flavors on the plates went together; there was real thought put into the components of each plate. The service was friendly and fast, and the whole place was clean and neat. Couldn't recommend more and will be back to try other meals.
Every morsel on the menu is a guilty pleasure, especially the maple eclair with Canadian coffee. Chief's kiss.
Delicious!!! Buckwheat pancakes were gluten free and AH-mazing!!! So good that we didn’t get a picture before they were gobbled up. Thank you, Sawhorse!!