1 /5 Josh Smith: I used to really enjoy Tupelo Honey Cafe in Frisco, but unfortunately something has changed over time—and not for the better.
This place once had an outstanding menu with genuinely great food, especially brunch. The removal of the eggs Benedict alone was a huge letdown, but several other solid options disappeared as well. What’s left barely qualifies as “brunch” anymore; the menu feels so stripped down that the word itself almost shouldn’t be used.
My most recent experience sealed the deal. I ordered takeout and chose the bourbon peppercorn glazed meatloaf with two sides. Everything—meatloaf, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts—was dumped into a single container. The heavy bourbon peppercorn glaze soaked into the sides, turning what should have been distinct flavors into a $20 mess. It honestly makes no sense why the sauce wouldn’t be separated, or at the very least why the sides wouldn’t be packaged on their own.
Another disappointment: they used to serve crackling potatoes, which were incredible. Now they’ve been replaced with fried cubed potatoes that taste like something straight out of a frozen fast-food bag. It’s a clear downgrade in quality.
With how expensive dining out has become, experiences like this just aren’t acceptable anymore. Sadly, Tupelo Honey Cafe is no longer worth the price, and I won’t be returning.
