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    First Watch

    3.8 (282 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Seasonal watermelon drink
    Brandi M.

    All First Watch restaurants look the same. This one was clean as expected. Staff greeted us with a smile. Food arrived after a small wait. This location was a close proximity to our hotel and attractions . The food never disappoints. Everything was hot and made with fresh ingredients. We will be back the next time we are in town

    Elizabeth B.

    Been a First Watch fan for nearly a decade now, this was maybe my 2nd or 3rd visit to this particular location. Two of us came on a Friday lunch break and were able to get immediately seated, it was moderately busy. Our server was quick, attentive, and friendly. We ordered and enjoyed the Shrimp & Grits from their 2025 summer menu - and felt it was outstanding! Also, went with my classic order of the Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl - I sometimes crave the savory flavor with the house roasted cremini mushrooms and tomatoes - they really sell it for me. The sausage lacked flavor, I could go without it and enjoy the bowl as equally as I did with it. We were a little cold inside, maybe bring a light cover up when the AC is on. Regular visitor tip - get signed up for emails and birthday rewards, they actually comped the more expensive entree for the birthday bogo meal, what a gift!!!

    Hot coffee & cream pitcher plus mini creamers (back)
    Denny K.

    Brunch alfresco for us on this visit. Crowded inside but several empty tables outdoors - with a cool breeze to boot! It has been a while since we dined here, but nothing has changed... Great service, delicious, food, and decent prices. Note: the word staff was pretty slammed with the crush of customers inside, so we sat for a few minutes outside. But in the blink of an eye, one of the "wait staff supervisors" came to our table & took both our drink & our food order. That's great service awareness. My delicious salmon, eggs, Benedict. (a delicious variation from the traditional ham/Canadian bacon), came out perfectly cooked. It was served on a ciabatta roll that was slightly toasted, but a bit too chewy and hard to cut. Probably would've been even tastier on more highly toasted, ciabatta or sourdough. Home fries were spot on but over salted for some palates. My dining companion's eggs were cooked well, but the avocado "cold" toast was a bust. (That's about the only stumble in our meal.) It was great to be back in the loop of dining out.

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    Richy O.

    I love First Watch but this experience was not the best. This restaurant has practically no service. The waiter didn't give us clean utensils and she didn't come back after the food was given to us. We waited a few minutes and then I had to get up and get them myself. The restaurant clean inside and the food was good and that's the reason they get 3 stars.

    Blueberry Lemon French Toast + Market Hash Bowl
    Monica J.

    Kind and prompt staff! Great menu of options and cute brunch vibe. The food was delicious and not egregiously expensive!

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    Daria C.

    My sandwich and salad were delicious !! I love First Watch ! The service was wonderful ! Every single waitress was kind and personable. The ambiance was casual and very wonderful. I plan to return soon !

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    11 years ago

    Get the carrot cake pancake, easily the best pancake I had in my life!! Absolutely amazing!

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    Good service. Good food. Pancakes were huge. Sausage links were tasty. Coffee was great! No wait. I would come back.

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    The banana and granola pancake is not to be missed! It's huge though--make sure you have room!

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    This place is amazing. Great food and service. I recommend the avocado toast. The food tastes and looks fresh.

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    10 years ago

    My favorite breakfast place around. Great value, super fresh , fantastic/ friendly/ prompt service.

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    Always a great experience there. Great food and several options for vegetarians/eggetarians. They gladly replace meat with other items.

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    Incredibly delicious breakfast/brunch spot. Amazing menu, great ingredients, excellent service. Boom.

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    Ruby Sunshine ended up being one of those brunch spots that was worth planning around…read more We visited while spending the day on Franklin's square, and the wait list was about an hour. Normally that's enough to make me reconsider brunch, but after eating here, I'd happily do it again. We were seated outside on an incredibly hot day, and our server--lovingly known as "Slacker"--absolutely earned a shoutout. He somehow managed to keep our table of indecisive food-sharers organized, never let our water glasses get empty, and made the whole experience feel relaxed instead of rushed. The only disappointment? They had already run out of gravy, which meant no biscuits and gravy for us. (My heart still hasn't fully recovered.) Instead, we leaned into sharing everything else. The fried green tomatoes absolutely lived up to the hype, the OG Bennie was fantastic, the avocado toast was fresh and flavorful, and because apparently self-control wasn't invited to brunch, we finished with the white chocolate bread pudding pancakes for "dessert." No regrets. Great food, fantastic service, and a perfect stop while exploring downtown Franklin. Just do yourself one favor... Get there early if biscuits and gravy are calling your name.

    My first time at Ruby Sunshine, although I've eaten at several Ruby Slippers. Where better to try…read moreit than in Franklin TN? There are lots of places here for breakfast and all good and all menus a little different from each other. Ruby Sunshine is located in the roundabout on Main Street in an elegant building with an upscale feel. Picking up on the Nashville Country vibe, you'll find a wall of red Cowboy boots; but all are right-footed! The service is friendly and attentive, your coffee won't go cold, and you won't go thirsty either. We had the Southern breakfast and the friend green tomatoes Betty (benedict) What is interesting about this place is, although a chain, everything is home cooked and tastes like it too--biscuits, grits, gravies, sauces! Enjoy!

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    Biscuit Love - Franklin

    4.0(674 reviews)
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    This is a MUST spot to Visit, but I mean a must. This location was so neat very original as if you…read moreare walking into Grandmas House and love the little touches in every Area, Room and bathrooms even have a little Spunk to it. As you enter you grab a menu and then you order and pay then you go find a seat inside or outside there is plenty of seating areas. Their orange juice & coffee and lattes are so delicious. I got their waffles and they were perfection. The BONUTS are to die for make sure you get an order to share. Everything we ordered was just delicious. Loved the vibes of the place and their bathrooms had a cool vibes love the wallpaper & the Dolly Parton themed bathroom as well. They had a lot of great merchandise like T shirts, sweaters, mugs and even more neat stuff to take home. If you have a big group they have open seating outside that can fit your group as well. Really awesome place for sure. They have different locations but this one was Spectacular!

    What can I say I immediately loved this place, quaint and cute restaurant located in downtown…read moreFranklin in a cute house. We asked for recommendations and boy did we get it, we got a plain biscuit with the most delicious jam. Flakey, fluffy and layered so it's a good size. We order the Southern Benny with chronic bacon on top (best recommendation by the staff) instead of ham and a poached eggs. The gravy was phenomenal and flavorful and it's a plate lickin meal. Grab a Waffle and Berries if you want a little sweet but together you could share it all, which is what we did. I couldn't have picked a better place to try on the first day in Franklin. The staff was so sweet and the restaurant even had a coffee bar, upset I didn't order coffee but always next time!! Cute outside patio and the most adorable bathroom... Who doesn't love Dolly

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    4.2(87 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    While visiting the Factory, I was looking for a great breakfast spot, and the moment I walked past…read moreTwo Hands, I had a feeling it would be a winner based on the atmosphere alone. The warm, inviting vibe immediately drew me in. Since I was dining solo, I was able to grab a seat at the bar, which the hostess kindly pointed out was available. Considering the restaurant was packed and there was a long wait for tables, I was more than happy to skip the wait and settle right in. Behind the bar, the team was hustling, expertly balancing both coffee and cocktail orders while keeping things moving efficiently. I was greeted right away, handed a menu, and after a few minutes decided on an iced lavender latte and the lemon poppyseed waffle. My server offered a few side options, but I had a feeling the waffle would be more than enough. The lavender latte was fantastic, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of lavender syrup. It was flavorful without being overpowering and made for a refreshing start to the meal. Then came the waffle. The presentation alone was impressive; it looked more like a piece of art than a breakfast dish. Naturally, my phone had to eat first. But once I finally took that first bite, I understood what all the hype was about. The lemon flavor was subtle, bright, and refreshing, while the poppy seeds baked into the waffle added both texture and depth. Honestly, it was one of the best waffles I've ever had. Every bite was delicious, and it's a dish I'll be thinking about long after this visit. If you're looking for a standout breakfast in a lively atmosphere, Two Hands is absolutely worth the stop.

    Made last minute plans to try out this place for lunch in Franklin and I'm so glad we did! They are…read morean Australian fusion restaurant, which was a first for me. We got the salmon bowl, chicken bowl, and chicken sandwich. Each dish was so light, fresh, and delicious. My favorite was the chicken bowl which has lentils and sweet potato's. Such a great healthy lunch spot!

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    Puckett's Restaurant

    Puckett's Restaurant

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Casual dining
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    We had a fantastic time here, and the whole experience was great from start to finish!…read more The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff are incredibly friendly, and everything is a very fair value for the quality of food you get. The pulled pork was delicious, and the mac 'n cheese and collard greens were absolutely yummy. A total standout was the cornbread pancake--I completely loved it. The fried pickles were another highlight; I loved that they slice them instead of serving them as spears. The fried okra is good but I like mine with a little more salt, but overall, it was an incredible meal. We loved everything about this place and highly recommend it!

    Having read many great reviews & being in a central location in the tourist town of Franklin…read moreneedless to say the expectations for a great meal were pretty high, but unfortunately it fell flat for the most part. First of all the place is very loud & chaotic which wasn't a good start. Second of all the service from start to finish wasn't bad but had much room for improvement. Third of all, the food was the same way ( BBQ Taco Salad & Brisket BBQ Sandwich ) wasn't bad but just seemed to lack flavor & the portion size was just a bit on the small side. On a positive note we really liked the decor & had a nice comfortable feel to it. Would we go back, possibly, but it wouldn't be our first choice next time we spend time in beautiful Franklin Tennessee.

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    Biscuit Love - Cheese Grits

    Biscuit Love

    4.3(80 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    What a great experience…read more The restaurant was spotless, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. What impressed me the most was the service. I have years of restaurant management experience, so I tend to notice how a restaurant operates behind the scenes. During our visit, there were only three people running the entire restaurant: a chef, a server who was also acting as the host, and a manager who seemed to be doing everything from food running to bussing tables and helping wherever needed. Despite being short staffed, the quality of service never dropped for a second. Everyone worked together seamlessly, and the entire operation ran surprisingly smoothly. I had a chance to speak with the manager, and I was genuinely impressed by his professionalism, leadership, and positive attitude. Restaurants are lucky to have managers who are willing to lead by example and jump in wherever they're needed. The location is great, the customer service is outstanding, and the food exceeded expectations. It's not easy to maintain this level of quality with such a small team, and they deserve a lot of credit for it. Highly recommended. We'll definitely be back.

    I can't believe I live only 7 minutes away from this place and this is the first time I've eaten…read morehere! When you walk in, you place your order at the counter, grab your number, and find a seat. There's counter seating, several tables inside, or you can head outside where they have a few covered tables. Once seated, they bring your drinks out to you. After we got our drinks, it did take a little while for the food to come out, longer than I expected. Luckily, we had plenty of business to talk about, so the time passed quickly. Then the food arrived, and it was worth the wait! I ordered the Easy Nasty... because that's how I roll! The biscuit was a buttermilk layered-style biscuit, lighter than a traditional Southern biscuit, and it was fantastic. The chicken fingers were lightly battered and cooked perfectly, then topped with cheddar cheese sausage gravy. I added an over-easy egg on top, and breaking that yolk took this dish to a whole new level. Absolutely amazing! We also ordered the Southern Benny, which came with shaved country ham, eggs, and sausage gravy on a biscuit and they loved it. We added a side of cheese grits as well, which were very good. Suggestions, Besides the wait for the food, they were not very attentive to filling your drinks. Also, If you had water they had a self serve station, but it was a disaster. While we were there we watched one kid drop his whole cup of water on the floor, and several adults not turning off the nozzle and let it run. It would be better to have one person stroll the restaurant with a water pitcher. Overall, the food was excellent. If you're in a hurry, this may not be the place to stop, but if you're south of Franklin and looking for a great breakfast spot, this is definitely worth checking out.

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