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Welcome to Early Girl Eatery

Since 2001 we’ve been combining the best local ingredients to create delicious Farm to Table food. Thank you for allowing us to serve you for 20 years.


More than Made from Scratch® guides us in every food decision. Sure, we make all our food in house, but we go a step farther to source the highest quality ingredients. Our recipes reflect our belief that by making Local, Organic, Seasonal, or fresh ingredients our first choice whenever possible that we are serving the absolute best food to our guests.


Early Girl Eatery: A Farm-to-Table Breakfast, Lunch, & Brunch Restaurant in Asheville, NC.

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Farm-Fresh Ingredients

We partner with local farms like Imladris Farms to bring you the freshest craft jam, hickory-smoked pulled pork, cage-free eggs, and organic produce. Every dish is crafted with ingredients you can trust and flavors that celebrate our Appalachian roots.

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Scratch-Made Goodness

From our famous buttermilk biscuits to our signature Biscuit French Toast, everything is made from scratch daily in our kitchen. Taste the difference that homemade quality and Southern hospitality make in every single bite.

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A close-up of two drinks on a wooden table: a vibrant orange mimosa and a garnished Bloody Mary with olives.
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A refreshing pink cocktail with ice, garnished with a lime slice, served in a glass on a bright blue table.
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