Waylon & Honey’s Southern Kitchen
1092 N Main St, Waynesville
(828) 246-9500
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Tucked into the easy rhythm of a Southern morning, this unassuming spot delivers something increasingly rare: comfort food that feels both familiar and thoughtfully reimagined.
The BLT is a quiet revelation. Instead of the expected raw tomato slices, the kitchen swaps in fried green tomatoes—crisp at the edges, tangy at the core—layered beneath bacon cooked with near-mathematical precision: not too brittle, not too soft, just right. It’s the kind of detail that signals a kitchen paying attention. The accompanying mustard-based potato salad leans traditional; while it could benefit from a brighter punch of relish, it remains satisfying and well-executed.
Across the table, the French toast arrives evenly browned and delicately crisp, yielding to a soft interior. Eggs ordered over medium are cooked exactly as requested, their yolks gently set without losing their richness. A side of hash browns—generous enough for two—comes golden and abundant, reinforcing the restaurant’s quiet commitment to value.
The coffee is solid and dependable, while the sweet tea is unapologetically Southern—bracingly sweet, the kind that borders on dessert. On Saturdays, the restaurant leans fully into its strengths, offering an expansive, four-page breakfast menu served all day. It’s wise to arrive before early afternoon; by one o’clock, the dining room fills with a loyal, unhurried crowd that settles in for the long haul.
Service is warm and attentive without pretense. Our waitress, though unnamed, embodied the easy hospitality that defines the experience.
In a time when dining out often comes at a premium, a full meal for two—complete with drinks and tip—landing under $40 feels almost like an artifact from another era. Here, it’s simply part of the charm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and great food.
They are so friendly and they are good people. Good food. Good service and all. I love eating there with them because they are so nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great home cooking! Large portions! A lot of bang for your buck! The fried squash is delish!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered chopped steak, fried squash, sautéed veggies, pot roast, fried okra, spiced apples. Every bit of it was delicious! Honestly, it was the best meal we had had in a long time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious food. and a lot of it. .nice variety.. Quick service...Friendly staff..clean. ...Highly recommend dining with Waylon and Honeys. ..anytime.....
We used to love eating breakfast here when it was Cornerstone. Then new management took ver and took out the comfy booths. It is tables now and very uncomfortable, plus too close together. We no longer go there.
Food: 4
Great place with Great home made cooking and great service, feels like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is always delicious and the staff are so friendly! The breading on the fried chicken is like no other. You have to try the Fried Chicken Honey Butter Biscuit and Spiced Apples!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great southern cooking. The chicken was huge and my husband loved the sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The best homemade meal in a while! You are family here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Avocado
Delicious breakfast with incredible coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an amazing place! Quick service, tasty food and HUGE portions. We visited on a Friday night and the room was nearly full. Even so, we were seated right away.
I had the fish and shrimp. Hubs had the meatloaf and we both were amazed about the amount on our plate!
Erica was a pleasant, efficient and kind. If we are ever in the area again we'll come back!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was excellent. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and food are outstanding and fresh. Staff are always friendly and nice and act like their family. The value for the food as well worth the amount you receives. I never go without having to take home a takeout box.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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