We ordered teas, biscuits and gravy, a breakfast burrito and danishes. The breakfast items were just okay but the danishes were so good we went back to the register for a breakfast treat to take with us for the next day. The staff was also beyond wonderful. I'd absolutely go back for the baked goods but would probably skip the big breakfast items. read more

My husband and I love visiting Merridee's Breadbasket. I'm a big fan of their tuna melt. I have never been there when it wasn't packed, and it can be difficult to navigate. We made the mistake of going once when we had the baby with us, and a stroller. It was a nightmare to get around the restaurant that day. Also, I'm not sure if they are handicapped-accessible. The food is great, the service is great, but I wish the layout was a little more friendly! read more

What a great experience! Nice location in the historic area of Franklin. Charming facility with a great selection of sandwiches, pastries, and drinks. We were a party of 5. We were all blown away by the outstanding food and fun experience. We will definitely return. read more

Stopped in for a coffee and a snack quickly. I ordered the 7 layer scone and a coffee. My husband, who does not care for pastries, was just going to hang around while I ate. He tried one bite of the scone and had to go order a second! It was amazing! The atmosphere and staff was warm and welcoming. All in all, great place! read more

I love this place! It is so comfortable and the food is fantastic. I've actually not had the pastries, but the lunches and hot breakfast items are great! read more

Can't be beat for relaxing Saturday morning breakfast. I always go with the House Biscuit -- it has bits of ham and cheese baked in. Excellent. I would note that breakfast on Saturday can be very crowded. For lunch, the chicken salad on viking bread is hard to beat, and on a cold day, I always go with the potato soup. read more

I've been a fan of Merridee's for years! Love it! I typically go for breakfast and always get the ham, egg, & cheese braid and split a danish of some sort of danish with whoever I am with. read more

I love the pimento cheese sandwich on their famous Viking bread. So yummy. Fun atmosphere. The kids love it also. The patrons are a bit snooty which I don't see a lot of I the Franklin area. A great place to take out of town guests. read more

The Breadbasket gives the vibe of being upscale ecclectic with a down home friendly side .... if that's possible which, since I'm writing it, I guess it is. You can eat inside or out, whatever's your pleasure. My fiancee and I split two sandwiches, a philly cheesesteak and a curry chicken salad. The Cheesesteak was good and flavorful and came with sauteed green peppers, onions, and mushrooms on top. Not a lot of meat on the sandwich, but it was enough not to feel cheated. The Curry Chicken had a nice not too subtle but not too Bam in Yo Face Curry flavor. It came with grapes and almonds mixed in. The sweetness of the grape and crunchyness of the almond was a nice taste and textural counterpoint. Both came with bagged potato chips, no points loss there as I like lays. :) We did get a piece of Pecan Pie, which I admit I was leery of not because it looked bad but because I've never eaten a pecan pie at a restaurant that comes close to what I can make in my own kitchen. Not braggin .... Just sayin. Merridees Pecan Pie was just as I suspected. Ok, but not awesome. You can also buy whole loaves of bread and dinner rolls as well as cinnamon rolls bread there. there is also a whole display case with all sorts of bar cookies, regular cookies, scones, muffins, etc to buy. I would come back here to eat again. We were able to both eat for 20 dollars which was a good deal. Next time I might try the soup, yes they have soup. I would also get a bar cookie instead of pie. read more

Whether its early morning or late afternoon, I can get my fix at Merridee's. The food has always been great and it's a cool atmosphere right off the square. read more

Love this place, delicious lunch options and pies. I love how there are enough seating options to be comfortable for lunch.

Fantastic lunch!! My husband had the tuna melt & I had the Reuben. The bread was fresh & delicious & the corn beef was so tender - Yumm!!! Plus, liked they put the dressing for Reuben on side & not directly on sandwich. Unfortunately, we were too full & not heading home, so we couldn't try their pies - next time... read more

Busy little spot but a good place to drop in for a quick sandwich or baked good! Clean quick friendly service I had the egg salad which was good and my boyfriend tried the salmon sandwich with was good as well. read more

Classic downtown Franklin. The bakers get there at about 3am. So when you arrive everything is fresh. Unless you want to save a couple bucks and get day old stuff which is still good. Killer scones. The best around. Just ok coffee, but great espresso. Lunch ~ Turkey Ruben with tomatoes, please. read more

Enjoyed breakfast here with my friends and family. We sat outside and had a wonderful time. The bakery options were wonderful!

Pros: Nice/cute atmosphere. Friendly staff. Numerous b-fast/lunch varieties & selections. Cons: Sub par breakfast sandwich. This was my first visit, so keep in mind my review is limited to the ham, egg & cheese biscuit. That being said, the biscuit was too soft & immediately crumbled. I ended up eating it with a fork. They use American cheese. Nothing special about the egg & ham. Will not order any type of biscuit or bfast sandwich again. Will consider trying a pastry, muffin or baked good before ruling out for good. read more

Nice breakfast stop! The breakfast casserole was good as was the biscuit egg/sausage sandwich. We also got some cookies to go which were excellent! read more

The absolute best club around. Toasty buttery egg bread, creamy honey mustard and high quality ham and turkey with the usual suspects... SO good! The croissants are to die for. The soups aren't my fav. Service has always been good. My kiddos love to eat by the kitchen window and watch the bakers! read more

A cute place with plenty of seating, nice staff, and a variety of delicious pastries and breads. If you find yourself in downtown Franklin, definitely stop by there! read more

Piss poor service. Cashier didn't even realize they could serve an iced coffee. Pies are served still frozen. Would not recommend to anyone.

huge fan of Merridees! great pastries and sandwiches. very casual, chill vibe. definitely recommend if you are in Franklin

Quite simply, I love Merridees. They have great coffee, fantastic breakfast food, amazing baked goods (especially the peanut butter pie), and good sandwiches. It's my favorite place to eat in downtown Franklin. Try their breakfast burritos. read more

Great little piece of Franklin history and good eats.

Absolutely love this place! Haven't had a bad meal there. I always get something with their homemade biscuits. The wait for food can get a bit crazy after 8am. The weekends are extremely busy, but the food is well worth it! The staff is friendly and helpful with decision making. I've taken many people here for the first time and have always left loving the place. read more

Very cute spot in the square of downtown Franklin. Quick service, friendly staff---they all seem to enjoy working there. Tasty savories and treats. I plan on bringing my family here when they come from Europe. They like small places that are homey/tastey. I think it's a good fit all around. read more

First time at Merridee's and it was amazing! Stuffed French toast for me; bacon, egg and cheese croissant for the hubs. Cinnamon bun latte was great! Will for sure come back next time we are in Franklin! read more

Super Yum!,, Baked Fresh, served warm, melts in your mouth. Great ambiance. Suitable seating.

Amazing lunch while visiting the Franklin square. Recommend the special which includes chicken salad sandwich, chips, and a slice of homemade pie. I chose the egg bread, after it was recommended by a local. Peanut butter pie was delicious. I will be back next time in the area. read more

I went in, intending to order one of their most popular sandwiches, the chicken salad. I do love chicken salad as long as there is no pickle relish and Merridee's does not have pickle relish. But then I saw it on the menu - White Cheddar Pimiento Cheese (insert dreamy music here). All thoughts of Chicken Salad were swept away. Oh, yeah, it was a must-try. You have a choice of bread and I chose Whole Wheat. I also sprang for the Fruit Tea. Love Fruit Tea but usually avoid because of the sugar but, hey, we're at Merridee's in historic, downtown Franklin. We placed our order at the counter and waited only a few minutes before our sandwiches were ready. We then sat down and I eagerly, but nervously, took a bite of the White Cheddar Pimiento Cheese. Oh my. Perfectly creamy, perfect balance of pimiento and cheese, perfect measure of spices. Oh my. I am hooked forever. I humbly bow and give the crown of "Best Pimiento Cheese" to Merridee's. My favorite recipe from a Kentucky Bluegrass cookbook is forever relegated to second place. The Pimiento Cheese is dead - long live the Pimiento Cheese. read more

This is a great bakery with an extensive lunch menu. The bakery items are great. We like to make a trip to Franklin for a little shopping and sandwiches. I love the Rueben. All of he ingredients are fresh and flavorful. read more

Great place, good feeling. Sandwiches were really good. Pecan pie was awesome. Good local place. Would definitely go back.

This place is adorable! Everything looks so tempting and delicious! It's exactly what you would expect from a little small down kinda bakery. It's perfect. I can't wait to bring friends here! read more

Looking for a real cup of coffee we stumbled upon this gem! Delicious pastries and breads made in house (I assume). Really helpful staff too!! Try the cookie and cream pastry. Blew my mind! read more

Merridee's catered desserts for my wedding and everyone loved them! They were super easy and professional to work with, and created the perfect custom dessert menu for my wedding (single-size cinnamon rolls, lemon cupcakes, and pies), all at a very reasonable price. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend for wedding catering! read more

I had the Ultimate Club Sandwich. I was a little disappointed due to the smallness of the sandwich. It lacked an "ultimate" flavor. It was an "ok" sandwich. I had the Key Lime pie & an Oatmeal Cookie which were both very good which is why I gave a "4" rating for the overall experience. read more

Chicken salad was a little watery which I don't care for, but the flavor was above average, sadly nothing more. French baguette, please, a soft baguette!! The soft roll tasted like anything you'd get from a chain grocery store, this was very disappointing. The inside was cute and had a nice homey feel to it and the young girl behind the counter was courteous, professional and very pleasant!! Could have given three stars but tried to be positive before my next visit. read more

we used to always love this place.....when we want a breakfast burrito, Merridee's is one of the few places that offers one on the menu. However, I have to say their service is making us not want to return. Depending on the cashier, we many times feel like a burden ! Today was a typical busy morning crowd and there was only one cashier, the line out the door and down the stairs. The cashier was on slow motion and took a break just as we walked up to him. He was indifferent and unpleasant. Honestly, he made us feel like we were a bother. He seemed to be partial to younger customers and we are 65+ ........On the other hand, the table runner fellow was just the opposite: he was attentive and helpful. Great cheerful example for other employees! By the way, the breakfast burrito was delicious, hot and fresh. So, I guess if you don't mind hit or miss service, Merridee's is worth a visit. Can't beat the setting in Historic Franklin on a winter morning. read more

No kidding, the best smelling place in Williamson County. I love their pastries and Viking bread, and the coffee choices are usually interesting. It's a fun place to sit and enjoy a local breakfast, people watch (good mix of locals and tourists), and take in the downtown Franklin vibe. I think it's better for breakfast than lunch. read more

Have been going here for years! Reminds me of my grandmothers house both with the sweets that come out of the oven and also the extra pies and bread you can always pick up as you leave. They have an assortment of breakfast and lunch to choose from as well as the best coffee and pies offered in a restaurant setting. Old creaky, uneven floors and hanging items from every nook and cranny, exposed truss type beams and hand chalked menus are all part of the ambiance. Its my daughters favorite bakery. read more

If I'm in the mood for a good sandwich with great bread I go to Merridees. The curry chicken salad is my very favorite made with Viking bread. You have to tell the girls to make it BIG or you'll get a small diet version. I've had a sweet roll or two and being Swedish myself it was okay but if you want great baked goods go to Sweet 16th Street Bakery in East Nashville. read more