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    Franklin Mercantile Deli

    3.8 (171 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Sandwiches
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    FRANKLIN MERCANTILE DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Doug M.

    Tomato basil soup!!!!!!! It's all you really need to know! Wow!!! It's so good. Did I mention the tomato basil soup? Mmmmm. Delicious. The sandwiches were good too but dang that soup is good. We can't wait to go back. Bottom line - Order the tomato basil soup. I think I mentioned it!! Bon appétit, y'all.

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    Steve C.

    Quant restaurant with a mixture of tables right near Franklyn city square. The food has a good taste. For lunch they have sandwiches and panini's They lack of sufficient help (they have a sign they need to hire) and this showed up with the bathroom having no paper towels, the drink machine having no ice, the time to prep the food, the long wait in the line to order. The sandwiches are quite small, but favorable. They would be better off making the sandwiches 50% larger and charging a little more.

    Grilled Cheese & Cup of Soup
    Kendall R.

    Very cute, quaint lunch place, but very expensive soup and sandwich. The lunch menu was also fairly limited, but the breakfast menu looked better. My soup and sandwich was good, but paying $15 for grilled cheese and soup felt like robbery.

    Sarah C.

    Delicious food Plenty of seating Friendly staff Cute place to stop and eat while walking around! Will definitely be back when visiting the area!

    Sandwich and soup!
    Sarah K.

    A Franklin classic. The soup and sandwich combo is a classic! Crave this tomato soup on a cold day! Parking is hit or miss- just depends on how busy downtown is!

    Chicken Club Panini
    Abby E.

    Perfect Sunday afternoon lunch spot! Franklin Mercantile Deli is the cutest "order at the counter" breakfast or lunch spot conveniently located just off of Main Street. The service is prompt and the food is tasty! We had the smoked turkey panini and the chicken club panini. The chicken was a little bit dry, but the red onions and mustard helped add flavor. The turkey panini was indulgent! I would come back again just for it! We had a fruit cup side and potato salad! The fruit was perfectly ripe and the potato salad was flavorful. There are a few outdoor tables, and plenty of places to dine inside.

    Ellen D.

    This place is going to become a staple for us! Breakfast is delicious and lunch is even better The grilled cheese and tomato soup is particularly delightful!!!

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    Mike V.

    This was a very cute little sandwich shop in the heart of downtown Franklin. Stopped in here with a friend for lunch and we both ordered a sandwich each and a side. The only thing to be aware of is that the sandwiches are served a little dry, so if you like the taste of Mayo, mustard, etc., ask for them to put it on a bit heavier than normal. (That's not a complaint, it's just my personal preference).

    Dirty outside tables

    Will never eat here again. I ordered the Annabelle-turkey sandwich which came with chips, the turkey was Oscar Meyer quality and they were out of every bread except white. And...it cost $13. Bathrooms were a mess and dirty. Tables outside were not bussed and no one ever came out to clear them or the inside ones. They were out of ice, every kind of bread, 3 different kids meal items, chicken sandwiches, and chips. We ordered for 4 people and it cost $50 for poor quality, terrible service and a dirty restaurant.

    Tomato basil soup with a grilled panini sandwich...
    Mac M.

    This place was SO busy but I'm so glad I waited because the tomato basil soup was awesome! I got the half sandwich and soup. Try it!

    Annabelle Turkey sandwich on a croissant
    Rachel D.

    Cutest place and the best food! Why this deli gets anything but 5-star reviews is beyond me. The staff is so friendly and kind and the ambiance is over-the-top cute. Definitely the Luke's Diner of Franklin.

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    So delicious and very friendly staff ! Their tomato soup and sandwiches are delicious

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    quick service and food was great!! also super cute atmosphere. definitely will go back

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    Friendly staff, great food, sweet tea is perfection, and the location is nice that it's just off Main Street.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food but go early for lunch! It fills up fast! The help is very helpful and friendly!

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    great food, and everyone is so nice. cute place as well. the price is also fitting for what you get.

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