We have searched across the nation for the Best Biscuits money could buy. We couldn’t leave Rise Southern Biscuits Righteous Chicken off our list.
Before opening his tiny biscuit and doughnut shop in 2012, chef Tom Ferguson drove cross-country to sample the best of both comfort foods, and came back inspired. His huge, flaky biscuits are served with unusual combinations of local toppings like fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese, or Big Spoon Roasters peanut butter with Farmer’s Daughter jam. Daily sandwich specials (coq au vin, country-fried steak with gravy) usually sell out early.