Greens/eggplant sides are outstanding
Nice little place for a quick bite to eat. On the go or stay in. Friendly staff! Had the chicken which they mention is something they are known for. It was great. Though I do have to say a tad on the salty side, but sill good flavor!
I got the haddock. Went at lunch, the place was semi-busy but there was no wait and the food came quickly. I went for the catfish po'boy but they were sold-out so I got the fish & chips. The fish was thick, soft, moist, and delicious. The breading was light and crisp. Fries were cut shoestring thin, my favorite. Russet potato as per typical.
The best friend chicken ever!!! We love this place. Never had a bad dish. I love the sesame greens, gamers salad, and when they have green beans. My husband loves the fried macaroni and cheese balls. So fresh and great amount of food for the price!
Love this place. Always get the corn beef hash. Great food, great atmosphere, great prices. Need to try out dinner and see what I'm missing.
Popular, funky, local hot spot. Order at the counter, then they bring your food. Casual dining area with multiple rooms of mismatched tables and chairs. Try the fried chicken.
Found this place on Zomato while passing through Asheville. Not much ambiance but very good food. Menu is posted on a wall board and has a variety of options. My husband and I each had fried chicken with roast veggies- the portions were large and well prepared. Almost ready to explode, we had to try one of the desserts-to split.
The caramel apple crisp which came was in a crock that held about 2 cups and was topped in a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wonderful!!!!! You won't leave hungry and the price is very reasonable.
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GREAT BRUNCH AND LUNCH
As the name implies this is a home style restaurant and it's TERRIFIC. Fresh food prepared to order and a friendly staff.
Located near UNC Asheville campus, HOMEGROWN offers the option of indoor/outdoor (dog friendly) seating. We had the recommended buttermilk chicken with gravy and home fries with roasted broccoli ($10). It was excellent.
There are also great looking options for other local fare including trout and vegetarian. The menu and specials are listed on the big board. Or ask for recommendations from the staff. Breakfast is served thru mid-day.
Parking in front, beside, and behind fills up during peak times. You have to order in line at the counter, and then select a place to sit. After that their service takes good care of you. The staff genuinely enjoys their work and it shows.
The recent "best of" awards on the wall are well earned. Good prices for the quality. It's a favorite of the locals, students, and the UNCA swim team.
HOMEGROWN is a must when in Asheville!
Delicious, creative food! Wonderful service from nice employees. Adorable place with a very cozy, homey feel. Can't wait to come back again!
Great and responsive service. Very good food with variety. I ate with 7 of my family members and we all could find something we loved. Not to mention they use local ingredients and are a green and sustainable restaurant. Very impressive!
Local Food Done Right. Good food, not fancy, great prices for local and sustainable food. This is the future of restaraunts
Best Fried Chicken in town. Food is always good. Must Try it
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Sowing the Seeds. We had the fried chicken ($6.50) and catfish ($8) sandwiches here for lunch the other day. Not bad. Chicken was tender, the breading stayed put and the horseradish honey mustard brought it all together. The catfish was equally enjoyed though we thought the remoulade was a bit of a dud. These sandwiches are served ala carte, with the option of adding a side for $2. Which, in the case of the catfish would bring the price of the meal over $10. I mention this because a lot of the reviews Ive read here talk about how cheap this place is. Im just not seein it. Perhaps it seems cheap to people who lives in the 3/4 of a million dollar homes in Montford. But in the world the rest of us live in I would say that Homegrown is, once you add on sides that should be included to begin with, not exactly "cheap". Im sure the owners would counter by saying that everything is locally sourced, fresh, etc. To which I would reply "Take a look around. You guys aint the only ones flying that particular flag these days" Meaning that many other restaurants are doing the same thing and are able to keep the prices a tad friendlier. Just sayin....
Grade: B- (keep in mind that this is a 'order at the counter, get all your own supplies', type of setup)
A great local joint. We had the pimento cheese, which was fresh and tasty. The Redneck Cuban and Steak & Cheese sandwiches were awesome. They were able to put them on gluten free rolls which was great. The risotto, grits and cabbage sides were all great. We will be putting Homegrown on our must visit again list.
Couldn't have said it better than an earlier reviewer. "prices are low, quality high, portion sizes just right"
Had two great meals there during a weekend stay in Asheville. The best was the Chicken Parmesan. Excellent meal.
Tasty!. The food is great, high quality ingredients, that are prepared well. Depending on the meal the portions may be a little skimpy.
Chicken biscuit with egg and cheese for $4.50. You must not like yourself much if you've deprived yourself of it thus far.
Prices are low, quality high, and portion size is just right.
Hard to believe Greg & Miki Kilpatrick opened HomeGrown at 371 Merrimon Avenue just two years ago. Since opening, they’ve developed a devoted following (family) and most recently won 1st place in the annual Best of WNC 2012 “Diner-home style” category and 2nd place in this year’s Best Dish NC casual dining category. HomeGrown’s tagline (as well as their web address) is “ slow food right quick “. Here’s a little insight into that choice from the Kilpatricks: Why “slow food right quick”? We believe in the Slow Food philosophy that “everyone has a fundamental right to pleasure and consequently the responsibility to protect the heritage of food, tradition and culture that make this pleasure possible.” We also know that out here in the real world people are in a hurry. So, we serve up “slow food,” that is to say good, clean, local food, “right quick!” The neat, trim, nondescript exterior belies a warm, cozy, bohemian-”ish” interior. One of four inside dining areas is shown here. There’s als
Homegrown is an absolute gem of a restaurant nestled on Merriman Avenue. I stumbled upon this charming spot while searching for soups, and to my delight, I discovered a diverse menu offering everything from sandwiches to soups to full entrees. My choice for the evening was the pasta with chicken, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. The flavors were delightful, and the portion size was surprisingly generous for the price range. Even an hour after indulging, I'm still feeling satisfied. Additionally, the Tempe and Soup were both exceptionally delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend Homegrown and can't wait to return for another memorable dining experience.
We went here for brunch on Saturday. Parking is just outside the restaurant, wasn’t extremely crowded. I had the catfish poboy and my friend had buttermilk chicken sandwich with biscuit gravy on the side. We enjoyed our food. The fish was fresh and portion size was more than enough for one person.
They have in house made from scratch biscuits. Local farm eggs and local farm sausage. I’m a big breakfast foods fan and sandwich fan. These were hands down the best I’ve ever tasted. Can’t wait to go back to Asheville to have them again.
Really enjoyed this place. The Catfish was perfect & all the food was prepared well. The only thing is would be that, there wasn't AC, Except for in one small room. We used that area, so it worked out well. The place is cozy however & it's definitely worth it to eat there. I will definitely return when in the Asheville area!
Best chicken sandwich in Asheville! With the best sauce, honey mustard horse-radish I believe? Whatever it is…. get two of ‘em! Very friendly staff as well and the atmosphere is wonderful. What’s not to love?
Incredible service, staff is constantly attentive and cordial.
The cutlery is clean and prepared, is gets a little hot inside so perhaps look for seating in their patio.
Aliments were prepared with care, workers seem to be enjoying their work.
The dessert is a must have, quite delicious and very generous portions.
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This place was amazing. We really enjoyed the food and the relaxed casual atmosphere. I am especially grateful for the delicious vegetarian options.
Great grilled and fried chicken options plus lots more. New favorite is the pimpin chicken which has piminto cheese on top. Lots of delicious sides including mashed potatoes and broccoli options. Little house with side porch. Food was really good and atmosphere was nice. Order at center and dine in one of the rooms. To go options too.
This place was fantastic. Very small space inside but it's worth visiting.
You order at the counter then they bring out your food. I had the open face biscuit with fried chicken and gravy. I had the potato casserole as a side.
The food was fantastic and the employee that took my order and brought my food out was very nice and cordial. I would definitely return!
Unassuming looking little place that completely exceeded my expectations.
Huevos rancheros were on point. My eggs and bacon were cooked to order perfectly. I will have dreams about these cheese grits.
The art from local artists for sale on the wall of the dining area was a nice touch.
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