One last beautiful goodbye my Darlings. We didn't have reservations for the final days, but by sheer luck happened to get in. The place was packed when we got in and as we left. It felt more like a going away party than a funeral. We ordered the pork chops with creamed corn and sweet potatoes. Pork chops were well fried and juicy. The yeast rolls are always the star of the show, and nothing will compare. You could tell the staff was really heart broken that this place is shutting down in a few days. They all still gave it their all, and put their best foot forward. I hope that someday soon we might get to see Barbra's again in some form. If not we will still have the memories of this off the path meat and 3. read more

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Barbara's is truly an institution, but our recent visit made it hard to ignore that the house is in disrepair to a level that needs attention. Fried chicken off the bone was dry. Service is always efficient here, but I wish for them to tend to the bathroom which is really bad, and refresh the decor in keeping with their great traditions. I give it a current 3.5. read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - Skillet-Fried Chicken, green beans, Sweet potato casserole - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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I met a friend of mine for lunch here. It is close to his home and he suggested it. The outside looks like you are pulling in to someone's house. I felt very welcomed when I got there. I opted for chicken fingers, Mac and cheese, and fried okra. Everything was really good. My friend had the chicken fried steak and said it was good. I will definitely be back when in the area again. read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - The menu for the day - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The food was tasty and the hospitality was on point! Their soda was served in cans, so no free refills.

I'd give the food a 3.5 probably but the service was nice and we enjoyed ourselves overall, so a 4 it is! I'd had Barbara's in my Nashville-area bookmarks and so when we took a day trip up to Brentwood for my dad to take a wood working class, we decided to visit here! This restaurant is basically a small house in a more suburban part of town. Parking is kinda limited. Upon walking in, you'll be greeted by a pleasant host. Decorations are mostly signed memorabilia from famous folks who've visited. It was exciting to see something signed by my namesake, Baillie and the Boys! I thought they were a pretty small act since I'd never seen much about them anywhere (my parents just liked the name), but as soon as we were seated, I looked up and there it was! Glad my parents changed the spelling to something a bit more conventional, though. ;) There's a medium-sized cooler containing desserts and take home items like chicken salad and pimento cheese. The menu is written on a blackboard. Some things are constants but there are also specialties depending on the day. Our waitress was very pleasant and answered all our questions to our satisfaction. Every table is brought out a few yeast rolls to start their meal. This was maybe my favorite part! So soft, warm, and yeasty. My mom and I ordered a sweet tea to drink and enjoyed that, too. For entrees, I got the fried chicken with sweet potato casserole and fried okra. My dad got chicken fried steak, greens, and mashed potatoes. Lastly, my mom got the poppyseed chicken casserole with fried okra and I thiiiink mashed potatoes. Now usually at country cooking/meat and three type places, I tend to think the sides shine and the entrees/meats fall flat, but that was not the case here! Everyone's entrees were delicious. My mom's chicken poppyseed casserole in particular was good, so creamy and savory! My fried chicken was boneless, which I didn't expect but do prefer. It had a nice, fairly thin breading, nice crisp, juicy meat. Same for the chicken fried steak. Unfortunately, the sides were mostly kind of bleh. The best thing was the fried okra -- good breading, super hot -- though it needed some salt. The sweet potato casserole wasn't very sweet and was a little stringy. But the mashed potatoes were the least popular item; my parents both felt like they'd had better frozen mashed potatoes. Kind of surprising! It's certainly worth a visit, though I wouldn't rank it up there with my favorite meat and threes or anything. The desserts looked yummy but we were too full to try. Stop by if you get the chance! read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - Skillet-Fried Chicken, Sweet potato casserole, fried okra - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Amazing short menu , features southern cooking, Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, to name a few , with a glass of tea , simple but satisfying.. in what was a house, this landmark serves some great eats, parking right outside. ! read more

I really wanted to try some southern cooking when in Tennessee! However, I was nervous to not feel great after because usually that sort of food is filled with oil and just not the greatest for you. However, dang I can say that was not the case with Barbara's! The food tasted amazing and wasn't greasy or anything of that sort. The fried chicken was the best I ever had. I really think their could throw their breading on anything and it would make it taste good. The fried okra was also another win for me. My husband got the county fried steak and again it was breaded and fried so it was tasty. You don't feel bad after eating this food cuz it is quality! read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Food was 10/10, the chicken tenders were lightly breaded and crunchy, Mac and cheese was perfectly cooked, and green beans were traditional. The house was adorable and had so much charm! read more

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Great fried pork chop. Mashed potatoes and fried okra. The yeast rolls are excellent with butter on them. Can make a whole meal off the rolls. We will be back read more

Always consistent. Very local cooking. Nothing elegant but great food. It is always a positive experience.

Barley gave us any food horrible restraunt never going back horrible restaurant and the service was terrible the waiter deleiverd are food to the wrong table and then said they were doing the best they could. that means they are horrible at their jobs. read more

I came here with my family to eat here and me and my brother ordered chicken tenders which was the adult size and they gave us four chicken tenders the size of a nugget. We asked them why they were so small and they said they were doing the best they can. Also the food was horrible. read more

This food is okay. Needs more seasoning. Service was good. Building smells alil old. Overall okay just clearly could improve recipes and ingredients. read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - Catfish that was mid. Mac & Cheese that was mid. Greens that were super mid. - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Don't believe her, open until 2:00. Had 12 guys coming after golf. 10 had never been, I told them it was great. Arrived at 1:00 on a Monday, July 1. They were open, but closing at 1:00 for some reason. "We are closed my darling". Don't "my darling" me. Gave no reason. read more

I am pretty sure that Barbara would throw her hands up if she was alive today and came in the restaurant... They had vitamins and other household items all over the front counter... A personal water bottle in the cooler where the pies are... Other different kinds of household items on top of the cooler... It wasn't clean like it used to be dirty mop bucket in the bathroom right across from where you sit on the toilet... Things have gone down and it is sad because I have always love this place and honestly they are not paying homage to Barbara... Being that they are only open from 11 to 2 it shows how lazy they are now whoever is running it... Very sad read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - So this is Barbara when I went to this restaurant back in 2014... - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Of course, super homey and amazing food. Love the staff and the location is so welcoming. One of the most personal restaurants in Nashville.

Barbara's is another regional gem that everyone can celebrate for surviving COVID-19! And the plain, roadside, meat-and-two, lunch-only diner still wears its countryness with pride as the Williamson County woods disappear around it (beware the stump in the middle of the gravel parking lot that didn't disappear.) Also, beware that you can drive right past the restaurant if you're not careful (yep... too long off my beaten path, I actually missed it after 6 years between visits.) Lunch is consistently no-frills-real with real people serving real food that's as good (or better) than family comfort favorites most folk might cook (or once did) in their own kitchens. Offering nothing from the bayou, the menu is still broad enough to comfort most any Southern appetite, yet limited enough to ensure consistency. Since it has been years, I can confirm the food has been consistently good through the years. The fried okra was as crispy at room temp as it was when it was almost too hot to eat. The fried chicken and country-fried steak each are worth the drive. And the fresh-made yeast rolls... sigh... (nawp, even I don't take time to make fresh rolls) and be careful because they can make a meal on their own. read more

Anybody that doesn't know about Barbara and Nashville you just haven't eaten home. Cooking from Tennessee wonderful place. Wonderful food is the real deal. read more

Love everything about out Barbara's. Mouth watering goodness! My favorite is the creamed corn which was sold out the day I went but everything is so delicious read more

Not too many places like this anymore. Such a hidden gem! Authentic as can be and OH SO KIND!!! The food is amazing. You can taste the love

I've lived in Nashville for years and never heard of this place. OMG!!!! The food was off the chain! The skillet fried chicken was crisp, hot (just cooked), probably one of the best creamed corn sides I ever had and the rolls..... warm honey rolls! Everything was great. Will def be back again!! Check this place out. read more

Fantastic! It was my first time here. Ordered the skillet fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and turnip greens. It came with two soft rolls with butter and gravy on the side. The chicken had a great crunch and was super juicy. I got a leg and breast. The leg was bone-in and the breast was boneless, which was a bit of a surprise. Nevertheless, it was still super moist. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food came out fast. All in all, a great meal and I'll be back. read more

That guy c-ray is bitter because they put too much lemonade in his Arnold palmer... he also starts beef with hibachi cooks who can't understand his dialect ...barbaras for life ...British lady left a whole pitcher of sweet tea, they don't do that at Roys read more

Awesome authentic country food and atmosphere! Love their homemade yeast rolls! Have to make myself stop!!! The best friend chicken too anywhere read more

The peach cobbler at the height of peach season is out of this world. Barbar's Home Cookin is as authentic as it is delicious.

We wanted to go outside of downtown Nashville to experience something different for lunch and boy, what a fantastic choice. Barbara's is a family run business that is happy to welcome you and they serve really delicious food. Their food tastes like grandma used to make, that is if your grandma was a good cook. read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Leave Nashville and go to this quaint little house for some real southern cooking. You won't be disappointed.. We pulled up to a small house right in the middle of a neighborhood. There sat a house with a sign in front and one on the window of the house. BARBARA'S HOME COOKING.. It was a Sunday, only open from 11-2. We're wondering, how could this place stay in business and be a great place to eat. Well let me tell you it was the best. Friendliest people I've ever met. Everyone of the employees were wonderful. the food was exceptional. We tried fried chicken, pork chops, cream corn, mac & cheese, mash potatoes, a bit of almost everything. After our meal they even brought us into the kitchen to meet the cooks. If i'm ever in Franklin or Nashville again that'll be the first place I'll stop for the BEST SOUTHERN HOME COOKING there is!!! read more

If you're looking for a great catering experience, contact Odette at Barbara's. We initially scheduled our family reunion for summer 2020, but of course, Covid had other plans. We had to reschedule for 2021, and Odette was super understanding and accommodating. She honored our original quote and her team was professional at our event. Her price per person cannot be beat, and we had 100 people to keep happy. So many people commented on the food, especially the roast beef. I highly recommend Barbara's for any event. read more

I've been eating lunch here for over 30 years and it still offers a fabulous meat and 3 or 4. Wonderful yeast rolls. The staff is so nice. The atmosphere is like visiting an old Southern aunt who fixes you Sunday lunch. You will not leave hungry. read more

We sat on the front porch which brought back great memories. The fried chicken was the best in Franklin, not greasy but moist. The catfifish was okay, maybe a little over fried. Loved the cucumber tomato,salad. We were served by a delightful women with an Aussie accenti love the hot rolls that melt in your mouth. My wife had the fried chicken which was moist but not greasy. We will be returning read more

Some of the best fried chicken I've had! No lie, one of the best Sunday afternoon fried chicken lunches. My 4 kids ate more of the food than all of the places we have tried. The sides where amazing, Mac and cheese was a huge hit as well. We inhaled the Chess pie so fast I didn't get a pic. Well worth it, this was legit for real read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - Fried chicken - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Cool little throwback Meat & Two kinda place. Menu of 8 main dishes...all meats except for a veggie platter if you're so inclined. 11 side items to pick from. Converted home but a fair amount of seating in different rooms plus some outside seating. I chose the fried chicken (one drum/ one breast) with sides of sweet potato casserole and mac 'n' cheese. They give you a roll and I ordered black coffee. Both were good. Quality medium roast coffee, The mac 'n' cheese was soupier than I prefer but that's pretty common. Flavor was good though and the mac (spiral cut) wasn't cooked to mush so that's a "win". The sweet potato casserole was really tasty and is definitely recommended. The chicken was precooked of course for time purposes (my meal arrived in five minutes) but still flavorful and plenty meaty. With coffee the bill was $17 before tax. Maybe a bit high but that's the new economy I suppose and you do have the Williamson County Beauty Tax :-) Great service by everyone involved....and the lady at the checkout had a cool English accent...even if she didn't offer me a complimentary "biscuit" as I was leaving :-) Give this place a try...just for the old school vibe and service. read more

Barbara's Home Cookin - American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Really tasty fried chicken and sides. Will definitely be back. Was a wonderful Father's Day meal to go.

Barbara's is truly good home cooking. Its only possible downside is the place is on the small side. The service is good and the owners are friendly. read more

Where you want to go instead of Loveless is a magical place on Old Hillsboro road right outside of the Nashville city limits that goes by the name Barbara's Home Cooking. If you have been to Loveless and you first arrive at Barbaras, you will be wondering where the line is. Well, I have literally never seen a line there and they have open seating. Once you walk into this home-turned restaurant, the lovely women who run the place will greet you with authentic South African accents and the warmest, densest, fluffiest, roll that has ever melted in your mouth. The menu is written on a chalkboard on the wall and almost never changes. The benefit to not having tons of options is that they are able to make everything as fresh as possible. What you must try when you go to Barbara's: Full review here: https://vocal.media/feast/where-to-eat-instead-of-loveless-cafe read more

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This is a cute, quaint little place that has a home feel. I was a little disappointed with the flavor of my meal. Some items were bland, some were very salty, and some were delicious. The staff was friendly and service was quick. I would like to give them another try to see if it was just an off day. The building itself needs some attention and repairs, made me hesitant of the sanitation. read more

First time here and we had a group of 8 on a Sunday. Staff was great and accommodating. Place looked deceivingly small, but had good seating indoor and outdoor. Staff was attentive and nice. They served rolls & butter first and they were great. We ordered the meatloaf with creamed corn and green beans, and fried chicken with fried okra, mashed potatoes and cucumber/tomato salad. Fried chicken was good, chicken was moist and coating was different, but yummy and crunchy. The mashed potatoes were good, just a little salty. Fried okra was good and recommend their cucumber/tomato salad (great blend of acid and sweet). They came to our table after we ordered, and said they ran out of meatloaf, which was a bummer so got the roast beef. The beef was a little too fatty but had good flavor. Creamed corn and green beans were okay, but next time probably opt for a different side. Their desserts looked great, but we were too stuffed to have one. Portions are a good size and prices were reasonable. The place itself was great. Seating outside, and kids can play in the front yard. Parking wasn't bad. All in all, a good experience and good staff. We'll probably revisit! read more

food is delicious! nothing like a good set of chicken with their delicious rolls. The service is great and makes you feel welcome. the area is a little shaggy but that just adds to the experience! 5 stars read more

Literally the definition of a home-cooked meal. Great experience from start to finish, and all the baking is done on premises.

Best home cooking, reminds me of my own when I just do t feel like cooking, I have the absolutely best time with my family.