This is a wonderful family run restaurant. It is sparkling clean. Service was excellent and the server was very patient and helpful when we were ordering. The coffee is unreal here it's so good. And the food is all made from scratch with a lot of care. My kids loved their pancakes and fried potatoes. They were kind enough to do vegetarian substitutions for meat. Love the decor. Totally worth visiting over all the breakfast chains in the area. read more

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GREAT food, service and ambiance! I got the Breakfast Melt and the serving was huge, hot and very filling! The fries were hot and seasoned perfectly. Hubby got the Route 66. His eggs were cooked perfectly and the Hash he said, is one of the best he's had! He's old, so he's tried many lol. Jose was our waiter and on point all the way around! He offered suggestions as this was our first time. He brought a refill of iced tea just as I was finishing my first. Ronnie who seated us AND walked us out, is so friendly. We'll be back very soon! It's worth the drive from Smyrna. read more

J. Christopher's - Route 66 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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We love eating here for breakfast/brunch. Their food is delicious from the bacon to the waffles to the pancakes. It's honestly hard to mess up a good breakfast, but this place does a top notch job of keeping it fresh and always switching up seasonal options. read more

So, my appt never showed up for our breakfast mtg so while I'm in my car waiting, Ronnie the new GM comes out and offers me coffee, which I don't drink, but I do drink hot chocolate...so out comes a hot hot chocolate...full unannounced curbside service...u gotta love J Christopher's! read more

super delicious place! food tasted super fresh and really satisfied our brunch craving! we had the route 66 (corn beef hash) and the bubba skillet (biscuits and gravy with eggs and rice potatoes). everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned well! portions were also great for the price! you definitely won't leave here hungry! the staff was also super friendly and welcoming and made sure we were well taken care of! give this place a shot when in the area :) read more

J. Christopher's - bubba skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Tried to go this morning and they have signs up indicating they are permanently closed for business. Sad, we liked this place.

I love this place!!!! I got an omelet and a waffle and it was yummy. The service os always excellent and the food os always good

We were there last Sunday with my family and everything was delicious. The food was on time. We had stopped going because the food wasn't that good. But they've improved. read more

Chai tea? Go to J Christopher's and ask for Priscilla for the BEST chai tea in town! The seasonal apple cinnamon waffle and pumpkin pancakes are terrific! Every time we go to J Christopher's we have a great meal and Priscilla provides exceptional service taking great care of anything we need. Enjoy breakfast or lunch in the comfortable dining space with music and a trivia game playing for your enjoyment. read more

We stopped here on a road trip and had a delicious, fresh breakfast. We even ordered breakfast for our dog - she was thrilled to get an entire meal instead of a few leftovers. They give a 50% discount to active military every day, and also to veterans on the 11th of each month. WOW!! That's fifty percent, NOT a typo!! I had the Route 66 skillet and the hubs had the eggs Benedict. Misty had the Bulldog. The service was great - friendly and efficient. I was surprised it was so empty on a Monday at 8 - maybe everyone in that area works?! read more

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This restaurant has really went downhill. Everything was cold, bacon had a weird flavor, potatoes tasted like they had been sitting for hours, diet coke was flat. Disappointed. read more

We had been a longtime customer of Jay Christopher's in Franklin for several years. We went every week. However, last year the service got so very slow, and the food was not prepared as well as it should have been, so we stopped going. THAT HAS ALL CHANGED! We decided to try it again last Sunday and we're extremely pleased that it was even better than when we first started going there years ago. Our waiter, Edgar, was considerate, informed, friendly was always at our table before we needed anything. The general manager, Michael, came to our table to greet us and was also very friendly. The tables were super clean, the food was deliciously prepared, the service was speedy and we can't wait to go back again. Give it a try... You won't be disappointed. read more

I am sorry to leave this review, but I do so to prevent anyone else from wasting money. We should have known as soon as we opened the front door. My fiancé and I wanted to have a "home town experience" so we gave it a chance. The menu options looked great and maybe we did just order the wrong items. I ordered The Bubba plate (sausage gravy, biscuit, cheesy grits, and eggs). The "gravy" was certainly NOT sausage gravy nor was it house made. It was disgusting. They somehow managed to ruin cheesy grits. The scrambled eggs were ok. My fiancé ordered the same plate with potatoes. His potatoes were so dark and over fried. First and last visit for us read more

J. Christopher's - Bubba Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The food is ok but I'm not going back because they yanked away their support for active military customer discounts. They don't care about service veterans. Going to First Watch now. read more

Great brunch and service! My boys got the waffles and pancakes and said they were one of the best they've had. Omelettes are great and so is the turkey BLT. read more

There food immaculate breakfast brunch and lunch it is so good my whole family had a great time eating here. And the service is very quick and good. read more

Good food and salad bar. Rib eye was cooked to my specifications and tasty. Coconut Desert was 5 stars. Came hungry and left fulfilled. Service was spot on s well. read more

so gave them another chance and let's just say completely night and day since the 1st time! I tried a Cajun Scramble and everything was perfect and the potatoes seasoned perfectly and not cooked in old grease! Will return again soon read more

J. Christopher's - Cajun Scramble with potatoes and buttery biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Very bad service Cold food Horrible coffee Serve English muffin with no butter or jelly Serve coffee without the cream and sugar Pancakes COLD read more

I went back to this location for the second time and had a great experience! My server, Sabrina, was very friendly and super helpful. She recommended a menu item for me to try and I ended up loving it! We had the maple toast, the chocolate chip cakes, and, by recommendation of Sabrina, the Christopher's Benedict. The benedict was amazing! We also all had the potatoes which were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. The inside of this restaurant is decorated with unique art on the walls that makes this chain a standout establishment. I can't think of many breakfast places that provide this level of friendly, personable service while also providing delicious meals and a family friendly environment. read more

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Food was excellent- best homemade corn beef hash! Omelette's and skillets amazing. Good service and atmosphere. Need to upgrade the coffee... not good enough for $3.50/cup. read more

Looking for a sit down lunch while doing some shopping and decided to stop in. They have this salad/chicken salad combination that was delicious. Turkey sandwich was also very good. Service was great! read more

My wife and I love stopping in for brunch when running errands in Franklin. I think it's one of Franklin's local gems. Yes, they can get busy and the service can suffer, but the food has always been really good. I typically get the veggie omelet and cheese grits. Very good. The breakfast potatoes...I could eat them all day...so good. We've never been disappointed in the breakfast/brunch options. The folks that work there have always been very polite and work hard. read more

I had breakfast here an was not as pleased as in prior years. I had simple breakfast of eggs over easy, sausage, an their fried potatoes. The eggs were medium, sausage had been prepared for a while an potatoes were below par. Staff advised they had changed the potatoes due to supplier so can understand the problem. I use to get fresh prepared food an this was not there. I will still go back as staff is great an they agreed with the issues. Hope they get it worked out as this has always been one of my go to breakfast places in Franklin. read more

Please, save yourself the trouble. Understaffed, no preparation, bad food. We noticed something was off when half of the table were empty and we were still waiting. The people sitting looked almost as confused as the wait staff. Wait staff also didn't know the menu. Food came out luke warm and was cold by the time we got silverware. Meanwhile my two and three year old daughters are crying because they can't eat the food staring them in the face. Food was trash. No apologies. Just 20 mins to get the check. Enough time to where you'll leave,no questions asked, to get the hell out. Again, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND/OR MONEY!!! read more

We consider ourselves breakfast coni sours. It's our favorite! We are visiting Franklin and when we travel, we always try to sample local breakfast restaurants. Unfortunately, this this restaurant just fell flat. It wasn't a bad meal by any means, and the staff was excellent. The food however was for the most part, tasteless. Everything seemed like it was straight off the Sysco truck, and tasered like nothing was house made. Would I come back, no. But if you are jonesing for a breakfast besides fast food and your in the area, check out this restaurant and taste for yourself. read more

What is delightful surprise! We've been a loyal fan, J Christophers for 10 years and finally had to quit coming a few months ago due to the lack of service and food quality. We decided to give it another try today, and we're extremely pleased. It's under new management, and Gilberto was an excellent and attentive server. The the food was once again deliciously prepared. The Eggs Benedict, and the veggie omelette were both delicious. Their coffee is excellent, as are their grits. This is truly a unique and delightful restaurant, and you will be well served when you give it a try! read more

They've seemed to lose a few steps coming out of the pandemic. The corner beef hash and potatoes were not crispy at all, almost like they were steamed or microwaved. English muffin barely toasted and a bit stale. Everything else was just meh. Probably not coming back any time soon. read more

Excellent for breakfast and lunch. Service is great. Black bean soup is the best I have had ever!! read more

Excellent & economical breakfast. Very pleasant service. We'll be back again! Thank you

We stopped in for brunch, and everything about our visit was excellent! My blueberry crunch cake, bacon, eggs, and pimento cheese grits were fresh, flavorful, and hot! The coffee tasted great and served in a pot so that we never had to ask for another cup. Our server was pleasant, attentive, and efficient. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the food. I enjoy this consistent and enjoyable breakfast/brunch/lunch option! read more

Stopped by to have brunch! I wasn't over excited about my meal at this location but my waitress was amazing. I ordered the western omelette and added spinach and bacon stead of ham. The omelette was too "eggy" for me and I couldn't see nor taste the bacon so I ordered a side of bacon. The staff wore mask and it's required to enter and navigate throughout the restaurant. read more

J. Christopher's - Western Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

First off I want to compliment our server. She was the only one on the floor. She had at least the 10 tables at once and you could see how graceful she was when serving all of them. When taking our orders she was very attentive and was completely honest with us when it came to how long it would take for making a latte. The food came out hot and all at once. The food was okay. I got chocolate chip pancakes; they were underwhelming, but the potatoes were really good. Throughout our experience she checked in on us. Amazing service and decent food. Will be back. read more

J. Christopher's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Got seated and had NO SERVICE even a water. People were seated and waited on and got their food. No one ever came to us. DO NOT RECOMMEND

What a joke. Came in on Sunday, restaurant was very empty and staff was just sitting around. When asked if I could be seated was told it would be least a 15 min wait in an empty restaurant! Go anywhere else! read more

Ahhh. Is it another day already? Well, if it is, then head to J Christophers for a wake up to good eats, good service, Good Morning. Spacious, bright interior with an eclectic mix of paintings on the walls. But there's nothing eclectic about their service or food. It's just plain good. Begin with a congenial greeting from their wait staff who then swiftly bring your eye-opening coffee or tea. This is when the difficult choices arise...so many really tasty things from which to choose. You can have a traditional breakfast Up-town style or Down Home Country style. Heck, go for the - Health-Conscious style if you like. I've tried some of each and they all are first-rate, first-class, and "tasteeee". Eggs cooked to your liking, a host of meats from which to choose, pancakes or a waffle for the kids, and the grits....oh, my the grits...buttery, creamy & smooth. Punch 'em up with a little Cholula or black pepper, or plop a poached egg in the middle as a friend of mine did on a recent visit with me. I personally am a sucker for the "Just Bubba" ... Buttermilk biscuits smothered in savory sausage gravy and presented with a side of cheddar scrambled eggs plus a serving of those de-lish grits. (You can have lightly seasoned roasted potatoes if you prefer instead of the grits.) The omelettes are fluffy, moist and stuffed with ham or bacon or peppers or mushrooms or, or....well, you get the point - lots to pick and choose. There are so many good things on the menu you could end up drooling on the table as you try to decide. (So, maybe check it out online before you go...but don't drool on your keyboard.) J Christopher's epitomizes my idea of a Breakfast-Brunch establishment. And this one on Frazier Drive hits all the right spots. (Plenty of parking too.) read more

J. Christopher's - Veggie Omelette with Roasted Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Awesome place! Spacious cafe with a lot of light! Friendly staff, quick service, nice interior design and fun music! People like this place! Family friendly too. We tried it for the first time today and we loved it! Healthy choices. They have kids menu too. We ordered turkey and avocado skillet and the Irish oatmeal. So delicious! Will come back again! read more

J. Christopher's - Yummy Irish oatmeal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Staff was friendly and I was seated quickly and then I started looking at the art in the wall. Lots of country music stars, expected I'm near Nashville, however I refuse to eat at or support a business with a large portrait of robert e lee. We are past this folks, the south will not rise again and should not. Pleases stop the racist propaganda. read more

Wow what an experience! My first visit to this restaurant was very enjoyable! It's in a great area but you could miss it because it's sort of tucked away! The hostess was very sweet and professional and she made sure my husband and I were comfortable in the restaurant. The food was very good. My husband and I ordered eggs, sausage and grits and it tasted like home cooking! The portion size we got matched the price which was reasonable for this type of breakfast. J. Christopher's is a pretty good size and would be a great place to invite a lot of people for breakfast or for brunch. We are sure to return to this tucked away restaurant when we just want to enjoy a home cooked breakfast out on the town. read more

Great food management nice clean strawberry waffles are insane and pretty good coffee