Pikeville asked and Pikeville received! A new breakfast & brunch restaurant has opened up its doors in the downtown Pikeville area and I am here to give you an in-depth look into the new hip and upcoming restaurant:
Southern Biscuit and Grill on 2nd Street 😋
Meet the Owners: Gary & Amy
Gary and Amy are Pikeville natives who originally owned Downtown Diner & Desserts and wanted to move their restaurant into the heart of downtown. Luckily for them, Pikeville’s Main Street Program partnered with Gary and Amy to open an all day breakfast restaurant for Pikeville’s locals and visitors.
Thanks to the Main Street Program, Gary and Amy were able to receive help for decor and the design for the restaurant’s theme. The Main Street Program also helped pick out some of the food specials that are present on the menu to give it a nice Pikeville rustic theme.
Here is a link to Pikeville’s Main Street Program’s page if you would like to look more information about their program and what new projects they have in store:
https://www.pikevillemainstreet.com
Why Biscuits?
The Pikeville Main Street Program had presented a survey earlier this year, and the people had requested an all day breakfast restaurant and that is how Southern Biscuits and Grill came to be!
Gary and Amy gathered their ideas to build a whole new menu, however, do not fret! If you enjoyed eating at Downtown Diner & Desserts, Gary and Amy made sure to keep their top five selling items on their new menu (this also goes for their daily specials 😉).
Here is a picture of Southern Biscuit & Grill’s menu:
** Both delicious and affordable! Especially if you have that college student budget **
What makes Southern Biscuits so happy?
Whether you want breakfast, brunch, lunch, or linner, this is your place to come and enjoy time with family, friends, classmates, co-workers, and anyone in between.
“We currently have a social corner that will soon be getting free wi-fi for students to just come in and enjoy a study session here in the heart of downtown while enjoying a delicious meal,” Gary said.
All the food made at Southern Biscuits and Grill is all homemade and freshly cooked every morning and everyday.
All biscuits and burgers are all 1/2 a pound, so you better come here with an appetite. Another Southern Biscuit and Grill specialty is their homemade potato chips – if this doesn’t make you want to stop by and eat here, I don’t know what else will.
Currently, the busiest times right now are between the hours of 11 am – 1 pm and most especially, all day Saturday. Although Southern Biscuits and Grill is reaching its third week after opening its doors, it looks as if the people of Pikeville are taking advantage of their new breakfast spot.
Future Plans already in Progress…
“What we would really like to see is to have a nightlife present here at Southern Biscuit and Grill,” said Gary and Amy.
Gary and Amy are currently looking into signing with the Orange Card program so that UPIKE, KYCO, and KYCOM students can receive a discount on their total purchase.
Gary and Amy are also currently looking for staff, so if you are looking for a job, look no further!
Restaurant Rating by yours truly:
Staff: Staff was super friendly and kind! Being from outside the state, being called “honey” and “sweetheart” always makes me smile.
Food: Granted, I only had the honey biscuits (which were amazing!!), but from staring at other plates, these biscuits are MASSIVE! You definitely get your money’s worth here at Southern Biscuits and Grill.
Location: Being in the heart of downtown definitely has its advantages. However, the only concern would be parking. Parking has always been in issue for downtown Pikeville, but I hope that doesn’t stop you from trying out this new restaurant.
If you would like more information, here is a link to Southern Biscuits & Grill’s Yelp page: https://www.yelp.com/biz/southern-biscuit-and-grill-pikeville
If you have any other further questions or would like to add any comments about Southern Biscuit and Grill please don’t hesitate to ask or write!
Thank you and I hope you can tag along in the many adventures of Clouds!
Hasta la Biscuit!
A Traveling Clouds 