I'm not from the south, but I've made enough trips down there to know just how good the food is. My home base of New Jersey is certainly spectacular when it comes to food, but when it comes to southern classics, I often find myself searching the state. For those looking for the best biscuits in New Jersey, there's one place that stands out among the competition - Blair Mountain Biscuit Co., located in the small Philadelphia suburb of Blackwood. Founded by an acclaimed Virginia-raised chef, this casual breakfast-and-lunch spot specializes in the fluffiest, butteriest biscuits this side of the Mason-Dixon, and they're just the canvas. The biscuits here can be a base for some of the most over-the-top sandwiches you've ever had, or simply enjoy them in the most iconic southern way - topped with a rich, creamy sausage gravy that will give you the energy for the day ahead.
A humble roadside shack, Blair Mountain Biscuit Co. is a hidden gem with big southern flavors.
The small breakfast spot is only open from 8AM to 2PM on Tuesday through Friday and 9 to 2 on weekends.
From a look at the wide array of hot sauces on offer here, it's clear that they take flavor very seriously.
And that's nowhere clearer than with a bite of the huge, fluffy biscuits. Try them simply with butter and jam...
Or dig into a rich, hearty plate of biscuits with sausage or herb gravy.
As popular as classic biscuits and gravy are, the biscuit sandwiches are also a cult item here. Don't miss the hot chicken sandwich.
It turns out you can put just about anything on a biscuit! New specials are always arriving - this is the popular chicken pot pie biscuit.
Have you visited Blair Mountain Biscuit Co. in Blackwood? What's your favorite way to enjoy the best biscuits in New Jersey? Let us know in the comments section! You can see the full menu and hours on the Blair Mountain Biscuit Co. website, and follow the Facebook page of this iconic breakfast cafe for all the latest specials. If you're looking for a place to stay in the area so you can get an early start on your breakfast adventures, check out the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Blackwood.
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