Tupelo Honey - Lenexa

Great experience all the way around! We had Gracie as our server & she was amazing! The chicken salad sandwich & fries were pretty much what you'd expect. The shrimp & grits were very good. The spicy bloody Mary was very good. (Do not let them scare you into thinking it will be too spicy. It was perfect.) Give them a try!

They discontinued the sweet potato biscuits. I did not hide the fact that made me more than sad when we were informed. HOWEVER, the sweet potato pancake and goat cheese grits were SUPERB. Definitely going back. Service was good, atmosphere was cute. Food was legit. But bring back the sweet potato biscuits.

I had the fried okra appetizer and it was hot fresh and crispy. The dipping sauce was good as well. I signed up for their rewards, and got two of their buttermilk drop biscuits free. They were very good. My main course was bourbon peppercorn glazed meatloaf (a handmade combination of beef and chorizo) with braised bacon greenbeans, stoneground goat cheese grits, and a side salad. Everything thing was very flavorful and good. My only complaint was my salad came out with my meal, so I wound up taking it to go. I will definitely be going back, other diners raved about their chicken and the Tupelo's shrimp and grits sounds delicious. 😋

Tupelo opened recently and we finally got in to try it. First off let me say the food was some of the best food we have had in a long time!!! The place was full and at first there was going to be about an hour wait but much to our surprise they called us less than 8 minutes later and had a table ready. We started with the biscuits which were excellent. He had the meatloaf and I had the salmon. Both were excellent. The salmon was flaky and tender and cooked all the way through with the skin being perfectly crispy. And it had such good flavor! My meal came with two sides and I selected grits and Mac and Cheese. Hands down the best grits I have ever had! And the Mac and Cheese was also excellent. The meatloaf was also very good. The portions were sized perfectly and the service was excellent and friendly as well. A bit on the slow side but the restaurant was completely full so understandable. We will certainly be back and will recommend it to our friends.

We made a reservation for brunch. We ordered sweet potato pancakes, Apple bacon, rosemary and Parmesan potatoes, chicken and waffles and fried green tomatoes. The chicken needed more seasoning but everything else was delicious. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and fast.

Such a neat place! All our glasses said "Bless your heart!" A very relaxed, yet classy atmosphere. Would definitely return. I recommend the biscuits and jelly as an appetizer.

Had a coworker recommend this restaurant to me and wow I'm glad I listened. I had the chicken and waffles and the house lager, oh and the biscuits. Everything was absolutely amazing and tasty, my server William was on point and fast. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Tupelo Honey is such a treat! 🥞🍗 The food is Southern comfort at its best—fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The menu has plenty of creative twists on classics (the biscuits alone are worth the trip!). Service is friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is cozy but lively. A perfect spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner—you’ll leave full and happy!

Second Review I returned to try out this new restaurant and it was a packed house, so they are getting lot customers for lunch time. I ordered the sweet & spicy fried chicken sandwich and fries. It was very juicy and cooked to perfection. The tomatoes were farm fresh. I also had order of the two buttermilk drop biscuits and only downside was our waiter forgot to bring us honey, but they are a great appetizer with a delicious jam. For desert I ordered the mini dessert duo one of each mini dessert! heavenly banana pudding & mississippi mud pie They were good but a very small portion size with more whipped cream than actual dessert. Only thing I can think to complain about is the chairs and seating inside they are very hard chairs and become uncomfortable after a while. Service was fantastic and all employees and staffed worked wonderful together keeping flow of exiting and customer coming in. Definitely worth checking out.

I will tell you, bless my heart, the food, atmosphere, and level of friendliness took me back home. Justin (our waiter) was attentive and looked you square in the eye when you were speaking. He was raised right for sure!!. Oh, and the biscuits and blueberry compote made me happier than a pig in mud. I will be back to get a mess of those sweet potato pancakes I saw walking past my table on their way to another very happy group. Well done!!

I’d give it 10 stars if I could. The food was so good & flavorful! The atmosphere was so cute & aesthetic too. The outdoor patio was a nice option on the beautiful day we went! Will definitely be going back.

Food was great! Our server Ailani was very friendly and attentive! Love that you can reserve a table easily as well!

Took my wife on a day date to Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and Bar in Lenexa. When you walk in, you’re greeted, then complimented and everyone of the staff are very helpful with that southern hospitality. The Ambiance is relaxed/chill and as soon as you order your food before you can blink… boom it’s at your table. The only complaint I had about this place is the food was so good I almost bit my finger off and I’m not saying that because I’m a fat boy…Fellas they have a nice allocated bourbon spread as well. Definitely a 10 out of 10 recommend.

Delicious! We’ve already gone twice and so far everything has been great! The fried green tomatoes and goat cheese grits, *chefs kiss*! This time I had the chicken and waffles, the chicken is so flavorful and tender and pairs so well with the delicious fluffy waffle. Shrimp and grits are next to try!

Just had lunch with my sons here! Everything was so tasty that I want to bring my husband and friends back again soon. The server was very helpful and nice. Highly recommended!

First time eating here and it did not disappoint! We had a party of 8 & our waitress Ashley was nothing short of AMAZING!! Like she made the experience even better!! I got the chicken & waffles (sooo good) and we ordered the fried okra & fried pickles (yummy) as appetizers. I was the only one who got a picture so you’re welcome. 🤣 We will definitely be back!

A wow experience from the moment you walk in! Gorgeous interior and patio that feels elevated and comfortable. A large menu with something for everyone, cooked in traditional southern approach. Biscuits that melt in your mouth, fried okra, and brussel sprouts were a favorite at our table. The whiskey old fashioned flight was so much fun and great value. Service was incredible, we will absolutely be back!

This was my first time at Tupelo Honey. The food was delicious! And the atmosphere was very inviting. I had the Blackened Mahi mahi and the poblano chicken soup with collard greens. The food was hot and very tasty. We also had the signature biscuits as an appetizer. Butter and yummy jam was served on the side. Our server was friendly and very helpful. I would definitely eat there again….soon!

Fried green tomatoes on grits are a must. Also complimentary biscuits were not bad either. We went for brunch and our meals were decent sized and arrived in a short time after ordering. However one of our oders was prepared completely incorrect. They both were just ok. Nothing to write home about. With that being said and without us having to suggest or request one, the manger came over and had the order remade the correct way. Also provided complimentary dessert for the both of us. No complaints here. If i had one nag it would be that the food was a tad under seasoned. I'm not saying they need a heavy amounts of salt or pepper but it could have used just a little bit more. We will be back. The restaurant itself is beautiful.I have visited another location in a different part of the country and this one stands equally as nice. Once again service is great and the staff knew their stuff.

I had the grilled chicken. I was good. My daughter had the restaurant week menu, fried chicken. She said is was not that flavorful. Darn! I would go back but not for the fried chicken

Ashley was a great server! Check online their website for bogo entrees and free biscuits! The atmosphere is great and I love that it’s not crazy crowded. We enjoyed the sweet potato pancake, chorizo patty’s, poblano soup, and Asheville sandwich. The blue berry cold brew is verry sweet. Biscuits are great with the jam! The chicken and waffles were okay but we would get something else next time instead of those.

Very nice place, cool atmosphere. Food was good if you like different flavors. I had the meatloaf and didn't care for it as im not crazy for chorizo but wanted to try something different. Roasted potatoes were excellent husband had the honey hot chicken and saidnit was good. Daughter had chicken and waffles with chicken strips and thought they were a bit spicy for her. Overall good place for something new and different.

Wife loved the meatloaf. My flank steak wasn't bad - tender and had flavor. Tried both the regular and sweet potato biscuits. Sweet potato with the jam was the best. Tried old fashion flight and wasn't bad. First time I had a flight with ice so I definitely wouldn't recommend. Greens and mac and cheese needed some additional seasoning to make this place stand out.

Solid place. Food was really good. I got the chicken melt and braised bacon collards. Liked the sandwich but the collards were a tad too salty for my taste. Mimosa flights were fun. Our server, Rachel, was fantastic.

Walked in Thursday evening and we were told it would be a 1 hour wait. Watched several other people walk up and go home due to the wait. Shortly after that several large parties left, so we thought it would be shorter. We sat for about 20 minutes watching more people leave and LOTS of empty tables. Decided while waiting to make an online reservation and within 30 seconds we were seated. I’m wondering how much longer we would have sat had we used the original walk-up reservation or how many customers they lost. Once we were seated Miles our server was awesome! Drinks took quite a while to come out. Food was amazing. We were not offered dessert and then our check came out. We would’ve probably had another drink and a dessert. I think once they work the kinks out it will be amazing. We will be back.

Update: Went back for another meal and the food was good as usual but had to dock a star because service was bad. We were sat quickly but it took 30 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge us and get our drink orders. People were being sat after us and waited on quickly. Wow! For being open less than a week they've knocked it outta the park with service and food quality! Lively atmosphere with ample seating indoor and outdoor. Great vibes! On to the best part, the food! We started the dinner off with the southern fried okra that was perfectly crispy with a great seasoning and accompanying dipping sauce. We also had the sweet potato biscuits which were just the right mix of airy and dense. They came with a delicious peach compote and some butter. For the main course I went with the Bourbon peppercorn glazed meatloaf with Mac and cheese and collard greens. The texture of the meatloaf was fantastic - moist and flavorful with a slight spice from the chorizo. Mac and cheese was cheesy and delicious and collard greens flavorful with bacon mixed in. We also had the sweet and spicy fried chicken that had a wonderful glaze and the right amount of heat. Delicious! Make sure you get the crispy Brussels sprouts to accompany it! The harvest southern omelette was great as well. We rounded the meal off with their mini duo desserts (banana pudding and mud pie) and a slice of pecan pie. The banana pudding and mud pie are must haves. The pecan pie was good, but the least favorite of the three. Highly recommend stopping in. Reservations recommended!

This place is really cool on the inside! It is a bit small, but they offer plenty of outdoor seating if you prefer a more quiet environment. I had the sweet & spicy fried chicken sandwich, with Mac & cheese, and it was sooooo yummy! To drink, I had the cold brew with blueberry cold foam. I personally prefer a darker notes when it comes to coffee, and the cold brew was sweeter and seemed to have fruitier notes. If you like sweet and tart, this drink is for you! My only complaint about the food is that I wish the sandwich was bigger because it is THAT good. Service was good, and we got seated right away with our reservation. Please be considerate and make reservations with your correct head count if you want faster seating. This place is new and busy, so the staff deserves our patience and kindness as well.

Upon entering we were greeted by the large group of hosts. They were all very kind. We were about 10 minutes early for our reservation and they seated us right away. Jenn was our server and she was wonderful. She informed us about the hand crafted cocktails, fresh squeezed juices, signature sweet tea, the biscuits for a cause and so on. We ordered both kinds of biscuits and compote. The peach was to DIE for! So delicious with the sweet potato biscuits! My husband ordered the Asheville Melt Sandwich and Mac n Cheese. The Sandwich didn’t have any heat to it but he added some sriracha honey sauce and it definitely kicked it up a notch. The description made it sound like it would be sauced but it was a dry rub. I ordered the Honey Dusted Chicken-white meat with the sriracha sauce choice. I mistakenly thought it would be more of a dry rub than a sauce and the sauce was a little greasy but still very flavorful! The chicken was cooked perfectly. We had an order of fries and were actually a little bummed. For such a beautiful southern menu the fries were extremely lackluster with no flavor served with what tasted like bottled ranch. I thought they would be a little more elevated. We finished out the meal with Mississippi Mud Pie and Pecan Pie. Both of which were good! Overall the ambiance was very enjoyable. It’s a beautiful venue. Looking forward to coming back for a date night to try the cocktails.

I ordered the shrimp and grits and man... I originally was a little scared about the goat cheese in it. But, let me tell you it was fabulous and not overly goat cheesey in flavor. It did not taste like the barnyard I kind of expected. Sometimes goat cheese can be too much, but in this it's perfect, just creamy goodness! It was better than I expected it to be. I grew up part of my life in Alabama and this is really, really good shrimp and grits. I'm only traveling through Kansas City but I would definitely order this again! The shrimp was cooked well and not a really none. The grilled lemon has char on it which pushes it over the top! I also ordered the pecan cheesecake which unfortunately came naked. But when I called the restaurant, they offered to give me a new cheesecake and took it off my original bill, so they definitely exceeded in customer service. I did try my naked cheesecake and it was one of the better ones that I've had. I'm not usually a fan of the graham cracker crust, but this really tastes like homemade graham crackers. And there's a homemade whipped cream on top which was super creamy. I would highly recommend Tupelo Honey, as a southerner, for anyone who wanta great food. Delish!

This was our second visit. We tried on a Sunday and the wait was over an hour and a half. This time we put in a reservation just in case. Turned out it was not needed. My wife had the chicken salad sandwich with a salad for the side. I had the chicken fingers and fries, both were from the lunch special menu. The chicken salad sandwich was fine but unremarkable, the salad was ok after they brought the right one. (Wrong one the first time) The chicken finger were ok but felt as though they had been prepared half an hour ago. They were not hot and had soggy bottoms. Flavor was ok and frankly the honey Dijon sauce was the best part. Fries were very plain and also not hot nor crispy. Both have me the impression of having been made ahead of time for the lunch rush and we were past that time. Every one there was very nice and helpful, staff was great. After leaving I realized something was off about the bill, my fault for not checking closer. I am pretty sure after looking at the online menu they charged me the lunch menu price from online (12.95) instead of what the actual menu on the table said.(10.95). Two lunch specials and an ice tea came out to 34 and change which is hard to do at the on the table menu price. Both of us would not be inclined to return.

EDIT: I'm adjusting my review score from three stars to two since the owner is only responding to fake five star reviews. New screenshot attached. I will restore it to three stars if the owner develops integrity and responds to my review in good faith. I tried Tupelo for Restaurant Week. While the $20 offer was a fair (not outstanding) deal, I'd be hard pressed to eat here any other time. The service was good. My bartender Rachel was friendly and polite, and she kept on top of things. The interior is nice to look at, though it's clear this place focuses more on the "classy bar" aesthetic than it does a southern kitchen look. The food was just okay. For the starter I chose the chicken poblano soup. It had a nice texture, but it was a little bland. More seasoning would have fixed it. The bowl was also small in relation to its regular menu price ($6.99). My entree was the honey dusted fried chicken ($16.99) with Caesar salad and mac and cheese for the sides. The chicken was thankfully juicy and tender. I did taste hints of honey on the skin, but like the soup there just wasn't enough seasoning. The pasta in the mac and cheese was overcooked and mushy, and this is such an easy thing to avoid. Cook the pasta al dente or slightly under such that the carryover cooking from the hot cheese doesn't make the pasta too soft. Once again, like the soup, the portion was small in relation to menu price. I'll say that the banana pudding was the highlight of the meal. No complaints about that. As I stated in my opening the RW offer was a fair value, but would I return if I had to pay full price? No. Customers are willing to pay more if they get more, but this place doesn't deliver on that. When a reasonable person thinks of a "southern kitchen" they think of great hospitality and large portions of food with flavor that pops. Tupelo bears the name but doesn't back it up. In this economy where more and more people are pulling back on dining out, a restaurant's future is determined by their willingness to provide value.

Been several times now and the food quality has declined and service also hasn't been the best. Seems like they are shorthanded and wait staff just a little different than most similar restaurants. I tried the Chorizo meatloaf because I like Chorizo and a good meatloaf. Definitely not what I expected. It was more like a big meatball and there was spice, but with the peppercorn glaze it all just didn't go well together. The biscuits also weren't as good as before. Pretty dry. I've had the spicy chicken sandwich a few times before and it has been great. We've ordered the fried green tomatoes twice, and the first time it was excellent, but the second time not so much. I guess they still have some figuring out to do. Was hoping for more consistency.

Biscuits were not fresh, however the blueberry jam they serve with it was fire! I wanted the sweet and spicy chicken but didn’t care for it, I guess I don’t like my chicken saucy/wet. Next time would get the regular with honey dust. The Mac n cheese was disappointing, lacked flavor. I get this everywhere I go and was expecting much better from a southern kitchen. My husband’s meatloaf was pretty good. He didn’t care for the “crispy potatoes” they were soft and not crispy at all. Our waiter was very green, we tried to be patient but it was horrible service. 2 dinners and a cocktail was 80 bucks!

I don’t think this place is for my tasting. Got here at 315, was pretty dead. I do like the ambience, spacious,clean, fresh look. I started out with their biscuits for a cause with Rebekah recommendation blueberry jam. Didn’t care for it. Washed it down with my blueberry lemonade. It was so overly sweet. Up Next was my Caesar salad. I wasn’t expecting a lot, but I was disappointed. The lettuce barely had any dressing. Croutons doesn’t look like it was made in the house. After waiting 5 minutes for Rebekah to make her rounds to ask for extra dressing, (after looking at the check, she charged me .75$) i was taking back a little bit. Because there was barely any dressing to begin with. My last course, I had their honey dusted fried chicken, to be honest, it looked, taste and the crust was giving premium KFC. I also didn’t taste any honey on the chicken. It came with welted pickles. Which I did like the flavor of the pickles. For my side, I picked Rosemary Parmesan potatoes. It looks great, but it needed a little salt. My daughter got butter noodles and a side of fries. I honestly feel they should take it off the menu or elevated a little bit. The buttered noodles was tasteless. After my daughter ate the top layer noodles with cheese on the bottom of the bowl you see noodles was drowning broken butter. For 5.50$ fires it was tasteless. Very plain no seasoning. Overall, from the service to the food, it was OK.

First time here. Atmosphere is kinda like a diner, Dennys. The food had zero flavor. The breading in the fried green tomatoes had no flavor. The blackened Mahi had no flavor. The food would be so much better if you would season the batter.

This place is a joke! If you like small portions and overpriced alcohol, this is your place. We arrived here a little after 5:00 pm the place was half empty and we were told without a reservation we could only sit at a high top table off of the bar section. I’m not a big fan of bar tops, but that’s where we sat. Our food arrived, and we had to ask for silverware. The portions were about the smallest I’ve seen anywhere. I got the chicken and waffles. My chicken was about the size of a chicken tender flattened out and breaded, my two waffles were just a bit bigger than a deck of cards. My husband got the two-piece chicken dinner and his chicken was extremely small and a little on the dry side. He did say the mac & cheese was delicious. I ordered a glass of wine with my meal and when I receive the check, it cost more than my food. By the time we were done eating the restaurant was even less crowded than when we arrived and they had the nerve to tell the next couple coming in the restaurant that they were on a two hour wait. Lol! What the heck! I attached photos of the restaurant when we arrived and when we left.

Employees used fake southern accents, uniforms were weird . Food was mid at best, macaroni was soup like. Smothered chicken was skimpy on the chicken and the smothering . Ketchup came in baby sized servings. Forgot ranch. Forgot to fill waters. Over priced. Biscuits were not moist like my mother’s.

Ordered chicken and waffkes. The chicken was tough, dry and a very small portion for the 2 waffles. The breading was mushy absolutely no crunch at all and seasoning absent. The powdered sugar was missing as well as the honey. The waffles were like frozen toaster waffles, not as good as Eggo waffles. Biscuits hard and seemed days old. Total disappointment and a waste of money. Was excited to go, will never go again.

This place is great if your favorite flavor profile is black pepper. You’re gonna be super excited to know this is the only flavor profile they’re aware of. Does matter what it is, black pepper, baby! Chicken? Black pepper. Green beans? Black pepper. Mashed potatoes, I think you meant mashed black pepper. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy black pepper as much as the next person. But put some variety into it for the love of God. There’s literally no other seasoning in this food. If it wasn’t for the salt on the table, I would think there was no other seasoning in the entire restaurant. Other than that, the service was adequate and the atmosphere is your new wave overhyped trendy chic.

We traveled for an hour to visit this restaurant and subsequently experienced significant dissatisfaction. Despite having a reservation, we were seated at a table adjacent to the outdoor seating area. The chairs were uncomfortable, and the placement of a table directly in front of the entrance was illogical, given frequent foot traffic, noise, and cold drafts. We waited over 20 minutes for our cocktails, which appeared to have been forgotten, as they were only delivered after our food arrived. The cocktails were filled with ice and contained only about a couple of sips' worth for a cost of $15, making them excessively overpriced. We ordered a biscuit sandwich based on online advertisements; however, we found it was not a biscuit at all. Instead, it resembled a flat piece of cardboard both visually and in taste, and the eggs tasted as if salt had been poured all over. This dish was inedible. The server was difficult to locate, as she only approached our table to deliver drinks and food. Since we did not eat the dish, she collected it. The manager offered to prepare a replacement meal, which we declined due to our already negative experience and desire to conclude our visit promptly. The manager also advised us that our meal would be complimentary, as we did not eat it, but the server handed us the bill with a 10% discount, amounting to only two dollars off. Ultimately, we paid fifty dollars for poor seating, subpar service, and unsatisfactory food. Given the positive reviews we had read and our initial enthusiasm, this experience was disappointing. We advise against visiting this establishment, as our visit was regrettable and did not meet expectations.