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    Franklinville Diner

    4.8 (45 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Kids chicken tenders and fruit.
    Jennifer B.

    Love this quaint diner. I've eaten here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (not all in the same day), and have always had good service. They are always busy but they are kind and know their usual customers. I love that they support their local youth sports teams. The grilled ham and cheese was the perfect meal for a cold day. My youngest got their chicken tenders and fruit, which happened to be peaches. We're finally at the stage where the kids are old enough to sit on the swivel seats at the counter, which brings even more enjoyment to the meal. The interior is cozy and a mixture of booths, tables, in addition to the counter area that surrounds the open kitchen. Everything I have had here has been great. Regardless of when you come, expect to enjoy your meal and the company you're with.

    Meatloaf, collard greens and mashed potatoes
    Geri F.

    This is definitely what I call, a country diner. The building has been there for many many decades, interior is dated but neat. Could us some renovation and still keep it's old town flair. It looked clean and loved. Had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and collared greens. Hubby had cheese burger and salad. The meals were simple and okay. Nothing exciting about flavor or presentation. The staff was extremely friendly and our meal was quickly presented. We sat down around 12 noon and I will say that place filled up quick! It must be a town favorite or closest destination from work. What did impressed me was their score card & workstation system. Those cooks were hoppin, movin & groovin to get those meals out and it looked seamless. I wouldn't make a trip out here for dining but it served its purpose. Hot decent meal for a great price. Just not my cup of tea.

    Health grade of 99.5
    Jeff B.

    We have been in the Ramseur, NC area several times in the last two years for travel sports tournaments. The restaurant selections are few and far between. Thankfully today we expanded our search area on Yelp and found the Franklinville Diner. Two thing happened for us with this experienced. We discovered Franklinville which is a neat little town and we had a great experience at the Franklinville Diner. The health score was a 99.5. The employees greeted us with a warm welcome, friendly smiles and treated us like locals. The food was very good. The homemade chicken salad was amazing. The prices were very fair and the service was great. We are ready for our next tournament here so we can visit the Franklinville Diner!

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    Erin P.

    It was our first time going and we loved it! All of our food was good and the service was very attentive even with it being packed in there. Their sanitation was 99 back in August and the inside is your typical diner atmosphere but very nicely designed to show the town of Franklinville!

    the american flag hanging on the wall
    Michelle S.

    I love this diner nestled in a cute area in Franklinville! It's like the TV show Cheers but for food instead of beer. You walk in and instantly are greeted by familiar patrons and friendly staff. The choices of meals are typical but delicious diner meals and all are good The diner is small with cozy booths, bar top, and table seatings available. All the meals my husband and I have had there have been good. It is our "go to" place for a good home cooked meal.

    Classic cheeseburger and potato salad
    Jessica G.

    Frankinville diner is the embodiment of small town hospitality. We have been several times and have loved every lunch. They have a rotating specials menu and from that we've tried the chicken and dumplings and the barbecue. The shredded pork barbecue was some of the best I've ever had. So so tasty! I've personally tried the classic cheeseburger with a side of potato salad and the burger was perfection! No frills, just a classic done right! I've also had the chicken salad sandwich and loved it! Apparently the hot dogs are great too! My sister said it was "amazing!" Now for the service. It's perfect. There is no possible way for them improve upon it. You're greeted, treated like a regular, and checked on consistently. I'm so thankful we discovered this gem and can't wait to go back! A few notes: You sit at an available table. It gets busy at lunch!! There is some bar seating for individuals. You pay at the cash register when you're all done with your meal. They have some delicious cookies, pies and cakes for dessert or to take with you for later. The chocolate chip cookies, that I tried, were homemade and so yummy! There is a history of Franklinville that spans the entire wall of the restaurant. So sweet and I can't wait to go back!

    Pimento Cheese Burger with Floppy Chips.

    We have been wanting to go ever since they were featured in the Our State magazine. Thankfully we finally were able to pull off out first visit. (and there will be many more visits in the future) This place was hopping busy but there was one table available. Halen was our waitress and promptly took our drink orders. We were there about 1045 am and lunch starts at 11 so it was just in time to get lunch items as well. I had my mind set on the Pimento cheese burger and floppy chips for my side. My Beautiful Bride got a Bacon Cheeseburger with her favorite toppings and onion rings. Our guests with us got Breakfast plates since breakfast is served till 11. Drinks were promptly delivered and the waitstaff was amazing. Very attentive to customers needs. I was amazed watching them keep drinks filled, orders taken, food delivered and cleaning tables. As soon as people got up to leave they were bussing the tables quickly to accommodate the people waiting at the door for seating. These ladies were constantly on the move while we were there. Halen told us they were even busier earlier as some people waited 45 minutes for a seat. When our food arrived, I quickly found out why people stand in line 45 minutes for a table. My goodness, what a meal! The burgers were cooked perfectly. The floppy chips were spot on. A great mix of some crispy and some floppy. The onion rings were hot and crisp too. See pictures of our meal below. The breakfast plates also were cooked properly and were outstanding!! We missed out on the Pound Cake though. They sell out daily on that. It's a huge slice of pound cake cooked to a golden brown on the flattop grill. So, we will be going back soon and earlier in the morning to get some of this awesome dessert. Be sure to browse the old pictures on the walls of Franklinville. Lots of historical facts about this once booming town. According to Our State magazine this is a family owned and family run business. If your within 50 miles of Franklinville NC, it's worth the drive. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Franklinville Diner for an awesome first visit.

    Am I back in Miami?
    Karl K.

    Both the menu and front window boast that the Franklinville Diner has the "best food in town". I should think so, since it appears to be the ONLY restaurant in town. Fortunately, their claim is legitimate, because they do serve a very good lunch that would indeed be "best food in town" in a lot of places. The dog (Nathan's) had a great taste and was served with homemade slaw and chili, both of which were delicious. The burger also had a lot of great flavor and was appropriately sized. Crinkle fries were perfect. My only complaint is that after I walked in, I stood there awkwardly for several minutes waiting for a staff member to acknowledge me and tell me where to sit. No one did. Finally a "regular" got my attention, and told me to sit anywhere. The bullet hole in the window next to my seat made me pensive about the seamier side of Franklinville, but it's cool. Soy de Miami.

    Pimento cheese grits, sausage and eggs

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    11 months ago

    Great diner in a small town. Food was great, service was spot on and the price can't be beat. The homemade vegetable beef soup was amazing.

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    11 months ago

    This is a nice place to eat . Country charm with a very good menu . Food is good with hand patties burgers .

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    Very good. Staff rly sweet and a very clean place get your food pretty fast and good options and cute on the inside recomend

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    3 years ago

    Best place for breakfast and lunch!! And supper on Thursday and Fridays! Great food, tea, and employees!

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    Yummy home cooking. Great customer service and community gathering place. Old time feel.

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    5 years ago

    Food is delicious and the staff is very friendly! I will definitely be going back again soon!

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    Food was great and not over priced. Service was great, food came out quickly and staff was very friendly.

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    Friendly staff and yummy food. I worked in Ramseur and passed the Ramseur diner because the Franklinville diner is so much better.

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    If I could give this place ten stars, I would. You will have a wait when you get there, and you…read morewill wait no matter how long it takes. You cannot find a better place for a meal, or more kind folks running the place from top to bottom. And if your plate is too big to finish, feel free to take it home, because you'll want to save room for dessert. Magnolia 23 is a staple in our household. So long as we've lived within a 30 minute drive, it has been a great place for a Sunday lunch, or any other meal within the hours they are open. They treat you like family from the very start with the way that they take names for the line. It's natural to start a conversation with the people around you, because everyone has the same end game - a great meal. Once you're seated, it's never long before a waitress comes and takes your drink order. The menu for the day is posted on Facebook and written on the board on the wall, along with the sides and dessert options. There's no menus because it's a meat and two sides, plus a bread of either roll or cornbread. The seating is tables and chairs, although some areas have couches for seating, which is a nice change of pace. Today I got stewed beef with sides of mac and cheese, yams, and bread choice was cornbread. My other half got the country style steak, with sides of cabbage and rice with gravy, and bread of cornbread. The littles shared a fried chicken plate with side of mashed potatoes with gravy. They divided and conquered their food so fast I forgot to snag a picture of it. The stewed beef was perfection. So tender, and the juices went well with the cornbread. The yams were expertly spiced, and prepared with so much love. The mac and cheese was delicious, so I offered some to my youngest who promptly stole the rest of it. I did sample the country style steak, and it was so delicious that none was spared. I cannot wait to eat my leftover stewed beef later this week, as I knew I wanted to save room for dessert. We ordered two fried apple pies, and a slice of Hershey bar cake. Be careful with the fried pies - the filling turns into molten lava when heated, so despite the fact that you'll want to take the largest first bite, please be patient and spare your taste buds from their imminent demise by letting it cool a minute. The spices on the apple filling on the fried pies were perfect, and I savored every bite that I stole from my husband. My dessert was the Hershey bar cake, which I split with one of my littles. It didn't have a thick layer of icing, which was great. The cake had a nice crumb, and was sweet without being overly sweet. If you haven't been here yet, make sure to take note of their hours and then take a trip to Asheboro. Once you've finished your meal, feel free to take a stroll around downtown and know that you've just had the best meal around. Magnolia 23 is worth the price and worth the wait, because you will be blessed by the whole experience.

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