Complete guide to the Biscuit Head Asheville menu — giant cat-head biscuits, creative gravies, locally sourced fillings, and the legendary jam bar. What to order, what's on the menu, vegetarian picks, wait-time tips, and everything you need to know before visiting one of Asheville's most beloved brunch spots.
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The four things visitors most often want to know about Biscuit Head before their first visit.
Crispy fried chicken on a giant cat-head biscuit with house sauce. The most frequently ordered item.
Roasted seasonal vegetables in a biscuit, smothered in tangy tomato gravy. Plus full jam bar access.
Self-serve spread of seasonal jams, butters, and compotes. Changes weekly with local fruit availability.
Weekend waits can hit 30-90 min. Weekdays are dramatically easier. Arrive at opening on weekends.
Ranked by consistent popularity with regulars and first-timers alike.
The jam bar is the single most talked-about feature of Biscuit Head — and it's included with every biscuit order.
The jam bar is a self-serve station stocked with 10 or more rotating house-made jams, butters, and seasonal compotes. Selections change weekly based on what local farmers and foragers bring in. You'll often find fig jam, apple butter, muscadine grape jelly, blueberry compote, honey from local Asheville-area apiaries, flavored cream cheeses, and seasonal fruit preserves.
Access to the jam bar is included with any biscuit order. Approach it as a tasting opportunity — most first-timers sample three or four before deciding which to take back to the table.
The jam bar is the main reason many regulars have a different favorite every visit. Because it rotates constantly with local seasonal produce, the experience is genuinely different week to week.
Gravy selection is one of the defining choices of your Biscuit Head visit. Options rotate, but here's what to expect.
| Gravy | Base | Vegetarian | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork Sausage Gravy | White cream | No | Classic Southern; house-made sausage |
| Tomato Gravy | Tomato-based | Yes | Tangy; a Biscuit Head signature |
| Mushroom Gravy | Mushroom | Yes | Earthy; uses local/foraged mushrooms when available |
| Red Eye Gravy | Coffee + ham drip | No | Deep savory Southern classic |
| Seasonal Gravy | Varies | Varies | Rotates with local ingredients; ask server |
Gravy availability varies by day and location. Ask your server for the current lineup. The seasonal gravy changes most frequently.
Biscuit Head's commitment to local and seasonal sourcing makes vegetarian eating easier than at most brunch spots. The tomato gravy and mushroom gravy are both vegetarian, the full jam bar is vegetarian, and the veggie biscuit sandwich and multiple sides round out a solid meatless meal.
Note that the kitchen is not a dedicated vegetarian facility — cross-contact with meat products is possible. Confirm with your server if you have dietary restrictions.
Several Biscuit Head menu items rotate with local seasonal availability. Here's what to know.
10+ rotating house-made jams, butters, and compotes. Included with every biscuit order. Selections change weekly with local fruit — past picks include fig, muscadine grape, apple butter, and local honey.
A rotating gravy built around whatever local ingredients are at peak. Changes frequently throughout the year — ask your server for today's option.
Cat-head biscuit instead of English muffin, topped with your choice of protein, a poached farm egg, and hollandaise. A brunch staple with a Biscuit Head twist.
A curated table-side sampler of current jam bar highlights. Ask your server for the week's selections.
Weekend waits at Biscuit Head regularly reach 30-90 minutes. Monday through Friday morning visits are dramatically easier — often walk-in ready. Brunch on a Tuesday is a local secret.
Biscuit Head is first-come, first-served — no reservations for regular brunch. Arriving at or just before opening on Saturday or Sunday puts you near the front of what quickly becomes a long line.
If Biscuit Head has multiple open Asheville locations when you visit, the one slightly off the main tourist corridor typically has shorter waits. Check current hours and addresses at biscuitheads.com before going.
Locals treat the Biscuit Head line as a social ritual. Bring a friend, check out the surrounding West Asheville or Tunnel Road neighborhood while you wait, and view the menu online so you're ready to order the moment you're seated.
Gravy selection is the key decision at Biscuit Head. If it's your first time, ask what the seasonal gravy is before you decide. First-timers often go tomato gravy for something distinctly different from standard cream gravy.
If your server permits it, take a quick look at the jam bar when you arrive so you can plan what to pair with your biscuit. The selection changes weekly, so even regulars benefit from a preview pass.
All Biscuit Head menu categories with item counts.
Biscuit Head opened in Asheville, NC in 2013 with a simple but distinctive premise: the cat-head biscuit as the centerpiece of an entire brunch restaurant. Named for the oversized Southern biscuit (approximately the size of a cat's head), the restaurant built its identity around house-made biscuits, locally sourced gravies, creative fillings, and the legendary self-serve jam bar.
The restaurant sources ingredients from local Western North Carolina farms and producers, with the jam bar reflecting what's at peak seasonality week to week. Weekend lines became a Asheville dining landmark — a sign of the restaurant's outsized local reputation relative to its modest interior size.
Biscuit Head has expanded within Asheville, with multiple locations operating across the metro. It remains independently owned and locally operated.
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Answers to the most common questions about Biscuit Head's menu, the jam bar, wait times, and vegetarian options.
Biscuit Head is famous for its giant cat-head biscuits — oversized Southern-style biscuits named for their approximate size relative to a cat's head. The restaurant is also celebrated for its legendary jam bar, a self-serve spread of 10+ rotating house-made jams, butters, and compotes included with every biscuit order. Creative gravies (tomato, mushroom, red eye, seasonal) and locally sourced ingredients round out the experience. Weekend lines can stretch well before opening.
A cat-head biscuit is a very large Southern-style biscuit — roughly the size of a cat's head (about 3–4 inches across). Unlike small, layered buttermilk biscuits, cat-head biscuits are thick, tender, and meant to be split and loaded with gravies, fillings, or jam. Biscuit Head's version is made fresh in-house using locally sourced flour and is the foundation for every sandwich, plate, and gravy dish on the menu.
Biscuit Head does not publish current prices on its website, and prices can vary by location and season. Based on publicly reported information, most biscuit sandwiches and plates have been in the $10–$18 range, consistent with a casual brunch restaurant using locally sourced ingredients. Confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant at biscuitheads.com or by calling your chosen location.
Yes. Biscuit Head has strong vegetarian offerings, including the veggie biscuit sandwich, cheese grits, tomato gravy, mushroom gravy, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, and the full jam bar. Many plates can be ordered without meat. The restaurant's emphasis on locally sourced vegetables and seasonal ingredients means vegetarian selections are a core part of the menu, not an afterthought.
Biscuit Head rotates its gravy selection but typically offers several options including pork sausage gravy, tomato gravy (a Southern classic, vegetarian), mushroom gravy, red eye gravy (made with coffee and ham drippings), and a seasonal gravy that changes based on locally available ingredients. Gravy selections may vary by day and location — ask your server for the current lineup.
The jam bar is Biscuit Head's signature self-serve condiment station, included with every biscuit order. It typically features 10 or more rotating house-made jams, fruit butters, honey butters, and seasonal compotes. Selections change weekly based on local fruit availability. Past offerings have included fig jam, muscadine grape jelly, apple butter, blueberry compote, and honey from local apiaries. The jam bar is one of the main reasons regulars plan return visits.
Weekend waits at Biscuit Head are legendary in Asheville. Arriving at or before opening is recommended; waits of 30–90 minutes on Saturday and Sunday mornings are common, particularly at the Tunnel Road and Haywood Road locations. Biscuit Head does not take reservations for brunch — it is first-come, first-served. Weekday visits are generally much easier to walk into. Check the official site or call ahead for current hours and any temporary closures.
Biscuit Head has operated multiple Asheville-area locations, including on Tunnel Road and Haywood Road (West Asheville). Location availability and hours can change — confirm current open locations at biscuitheads.com before visiting.
Biscuit Head operates as a brunch and breakfast restaurant and typically serves until early afternoon (often closing around 2–3 PM). Hours vary by location and day of week. The restaurant does not serve dinner. Check the official website for current hours at each Asheville location.
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