If your morning craving is a biscuit so flaky it almost floats, Biscuit Head in Asheville is calling your name. Locals line up early because the payoff is huge, from towering sandwiches to jam-bar magic. You get Southern comfort with playful twists that feel both nostalgic and brand new. Bring an appetite and a little patience, because this experience is worth every minute.
The Classic Cathead Biscuit
Start with the biscuit that made the line inevitable. The classic cathead arrives tall, tender, and audibly flaky, with edges that crackle when you pull it apart. Add a swipe of butter and a spoonful of honey, and you will understand why locals swear by the first bite.
There is nothing fussy here, just honest Southern comfort. Each layer tastes lightly tangy from buttermilk and rich from real butter. Pair it with hot coffee and you have breakfast bliss before 9 am.
Ask for it plain or as your base for gravies and jams. Either way, the crumb stays soft and cloudlike. You will join the morning regulars without even trying.
Gravy Flight Experience
Picking one gravy is tough, so a flight turns your morning into a mini tasting. The sausage gravy is peppery and creamy, clinging to every crumb. Mushroom lovers can go vegetarian without losing depth, and the sweet potato coconut brings unexpected warmth…