This is my favorite Newks location. The staff is extremely helpful and efficient. My food is cooked correctly every.single.time- even when I substitute some ingredients in a salad or ask for a sandwich without onions. My coworkers and I try to go to this location at least once a month- if not more. Keep it up Newks Cool Springs! read more

Got The newk Q and it was delish. Hubby is vegan and was able to enjoy a Veggie sandwich (no cheese, no mayo). Will Be back very soon. read more

Super fast service. Love their menu. Everything is always very delicious. Kids menu not so great though. Food isn't very kid friendly and bland. read more

We are not from the area. Stopped in for lunch. The Cobb salad was good. The turkey sandwich was good. The kids meals are ridiculously small. Both containers of sweet tea were empty but they did fill them up after I complained. read more

We've been to this location a number of times. It's a great half way point to meet the family for casual celebrations. We're able to get a good variety to meet the various likes of everyone at a reasonable price. We're never had anything but great service and satisfying food. The Newk's Q is a favorite. The salads, soups and pizzas are an overall satisfactory choice. We've even tried the desserts a couple of times and were pleasantly surprised. I'm not sure where they're made but they taste like they're homemade. The selection of desserts does vary by location and days. Give them a try if you're not too full. Overall, great experience. It's usually quite crowded so be patient. read more

Newk's employees need training. Young man told the salads in the takeout were full sized when I asked about a large salad like I am used to getting. They need to learn to ask if they don't know instead of making up an answer that is not true. read more

Today's visit to Newk's for lunch with hubby had the potential to be four stars, but alas - it was not. First of all, this place is large and I think every resident of Franklin, especially those with small children, choose noon today (Labor Day) to visit. Crowded, yes. Loud, very much so. Have to wait in line for small children to be indecisive and need to be lifted up to fix their drinks, yes - more than once. (Please note I am a great aunt, and a neighbor that absolutely loves the small children around. This is a child friendly restaurant, so I get it... but when there are lines everywhere - that is not the time for little Suzy to take 3 minutes to decide on Sprite. And I'm not exaggerating). The crowded factor, and the tables being just slighter closer together than I would prefer, and nothing whatsoever to absorb any sound had me admittedly starting off not very happy. We had to weave through chairs and scooch along to get to our table, and that never starts me off on a positive note. The group of four right behind me (I felt like I was in the guy's lap) was LOUDLY discussing polics, so there's another factor that I'm not thrilled about. Our lunch arrived quickly, and looked really very good upon presentation. Also note that Newk's has a significant condiment bar in the center, so if you needed hot sauce, salt, pickles, breadsticks, evidently everything except the kitchen sink - you could weave in and out from your table to go get it. I ordered a half sandwich and half salad, hubby got the club with chips. Hubby is very pleased with his club, his review would probably be 4 or 5 stars. My half sandiwch was their homemade pimento cheese, which I was hesitant to order. I am, admittedly, a spice wimp, and sometimes people feel the need to put jalapeno in pimento cheese. Their menu mentioned nothing of spicy, hot, etc. - so I tenatively gave it a try, saying to myself that if it was hot, I would enjoy my half salad and be fine. The pimento cheese was not hot, very "melty" and kind of flowing all over the place, but good. It was quite rich, and I dare say I don't know too many people that could eat a whole one of these without stomach troubles. The salad looked great - I ordered the "Simply" which was mixed greens, romas, cheese, and croutons, with honey mustard. The order girl had asked if I wanted the dressing mixed throughout or on the side, and I thought what could be wrong? It's honey mustard... so mix, please. Wrong choice. Very wrong. Hot, spicy hot, honey mustard. I take a bite or two, and think this can't be... have hubby taste, and he agrees, it has an aftertaste kick that it most unpleasant. I'm totally bummed, because I have this chilled bowl with otherwise a great accompaniment to my hot, melty sandwich - and I can't eat it. The thought of weaving in and out again to correct my salad has me less than enthused... had already had to do the table weaving dance twice because when you order water they give you the tiny child size clear cups (I hate that, too!), and I just wasn't in the mood. As hubby was finishing, a busboy walked by and hubby asked if there was wasabi in the honey mustard or something - and the busboy went to check. He came back reporting they had no wasabi (I presume in the loudness he thought we were asking for wasabi), and then another older worker stopped by as well. He explained that about 4-5 times a month someone complains about the spiciness of the honey mustard, that they use cayenne pepper. He loves it. I do not, I tell him. Call me crazy, but if 4-5 people per month complain... then how many others do you think don't complain, but are unhappy? If you're going to have something as innocent as honey mustard dressing be spicy, then YOU SHOULD TELL PEOPLE. The busboy and the older worker both offered to have a replacement salad done for me, but I don't know about you... when the moment is gone, it's gone. I don't want my sandwich to be gone, hubby to be finished or almost finished, then my salad come. It's like have to send back a steak, you know they will - but how much better if they just get it right the first time? The older worker explained that his own mother can't eat their honey mustard, and then he kept repeating all the other things on the menu that she has to avoid. Things that read "spicy mustard," "remoulade," and "zing_____" - those of us that are spice-averse know to look for that. We read descriptions, pay attention, and ask questions. But if you doon't tell us and just choose to surprise with off-the-wall "norms," well - I won't say we won't be back, because hubby was very pleased. But it won't be at a rush hour time for toddlers, and you better hope you are not behind me in line, because I'm going to ask questions about every single thing I'm considering. read more

Love their salads but sadly there are no GF bread options. Will still go here and order a salad just won't make it a frequent stop.

Love Newk's overall, but this location specifically is clean and the people are always friendly! I love the Newk's Club, that's always my go to, and if they have it, I get the loaded potato soup as well! read more

I had driven by Newk's probably 50 times and never once had any part of me go, "Hey, let's go to Newk's!" Also, saying a sentence that sounds like, "Let's get some nukes!" generally gets you put on some sort of watchlist. All that changed when a friend directed me there for dinner one night. My first thought at seeing the menu was that it looked like a fancy McAllister's. My suspicions were confirmed when I googled and found that the restaurant was founded by McAllister's founders. I've now been twice and have tried the "Royal Club" twice: salami, ham, turkey, roast beef, Swiss cheese, mayo, spicy Creole mustard, lettuce and tomato on a warm roll. I've ordered those as halves with two different soups: red beans and rice and "ultimate crab". The red beans and rice was actually soupy - I admit I somewhat expected the dish, but I got exactly what I ordered, a soup. The ultimate crab was absolutely delectable - it was a delicious, crabby chowder. That's right - crabby. They also have a nice little stand with condiments, breadsticks and hot sauces. I took plenty of each. I should also note that the first trip was a to-go order, the second was a dine-in. Both were flawless...although you appear to get more soup when you dine-in. read more

Love eating Newks for lunch! We order on the online and it's ready by the time we get there!

Good food good fast service. Employees stating around chatting, 8 dirty tables not be attended to the entire time I was there. Dirty bathroom. Floors dangerously messy read more

I had the pleasure of falling into eating here on a random weekend when I was visiting the area. OMG!!! This place is awesome! I can't believe they don't have one anywhere close to where I live in NC. First of all, amazing food choices from sammys, soups, pizza, salads. The portions are huge and awesome which is uncommon for a lunch place. They had a bunch of different options- everyone will find something they like. There is this great condiment bar in the middle of the restaurant so you can perfect your meal to your liking. I had the pesto chicken sandwich with pasta salad. Also tried the steak sandwich and greek salad. This place is like 100x better than Panera- even a better atmosphere and decorations. If I lived here I would be here all the time. Good stuff! read more

Let's see how this goes. They do offer wine by the glass and by the bottle, but they only had one bottle of red available, and 4 open bottles. The soup that my wife wanted was already unavailable at 1:30, maybe they should have made more if they knew it was so popular? We must have just missed a wild lunch rush, as 2/3 of the dining area was still un-bussed (most of the tables still had previous guest's dirty dishes, etc.) There was one open deuce and we didn't care for the location. We chose to sit at a dirty table expecting someone would see that we had our order number card on the table. Our food came within 10-15 minutes, which was good considering we included a small pizza. The server brought our food, wasn't very friendly, and did not even take the previous guest's dirty dishes away. The soup was hot and good, salad was excellent, as well as the pizza. After my wife was through with her soup our server did stop by and offer to move the dirty dishes to another table and then bussed it. If it wasn't for the good quality of the food, this place would not have even gotten a star. We wonder if our expectations are too high? Maybe just don't come during or after the busy time of the day and you will be alright. read more

Newk's Eatery - We have our food and still waiting for someone to clear the previous guest's dishes. - Sandwiches Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

First time here for me. My wife had eaten here before and suggested it for lunch, because of the variety. We both got salads for healthy options. I must say that I am very disappointed. The salads had wonderful ingredients, but they drowned the salads in way too much dressing. Totally ruined it. I won't be back. read more

Newk's Eatery - The salad swimming in dressing. - Sandwiches Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I was a little hesitant to try Newk's at first since I had never heard of them, but my fiance insisted that their food was good. We went here for dinner one day and the place was packed, but we were still able to find a good table. The service was excellent and their staff was awesome. I was pretty hungry, so I tried their large portion of their grilled chicken salad. I wasn't expecting the chicken to be chopped up in little pieces, but it was still delicious. I wish that they didn't put the dressing on themselves, but I didn't mind it. I also enjoyed how fresh the salad was. My fiance had a roast beef salad and lobster bisque, which I had never heard of before. I took a sip of the bisque and it was great! Nothing like what I had expected it to be. I may have my own bowl sometime soon. I hope to come back in the future to try their sandwiches and maybe even their pizza! :) read more

I did not eat at this Newks today but have eaten at Newks many many times in the past (Newks Favorite). As I came off the interstate I had a flat and pulled into the parking lot. Shortly after arriving a Newks an employee bought my husband and I water and asked if there was anything else he could do. This small gesture was a big deal to us. Thanks Newks for taking care of the community and making me happy to have eaten at your place previously. You guys are awesome and I appreciate you taking care of your fellow man!!! read more

Went in 30 mins before closing time and they called out to my husband and I as we were reading the entry way menu to let us know they were closed. Excuse me, but since when do you get to stop working and close shop to clean 30 minutes before the facility time says you close. If this company needs the last 30 minutes to clean, then close at 7:30! read more

I like Newks, but this is the worst one I've ever been to. Eaten there twice and the food was old both times. My girlfriends salad was a train wreck when it is supposed to be their signature salad. Won't be returning to this location. Embarrassing. read more

Wonderful experience at Newk's Eatery today! We enjoyed the sandwich and tomato soup. Thank goodness they no longer have the greasy plastic cups. The plastic cups they use now are much better! read more

We used to love going here for the salads. We, like many people, are choosing restaurants these days based on whether or not they offer outdoor dining, and arrived tonight to find their patio was closed. I suggested that they should post that on their website (it wasn't when we checked before heading out), to save a trip for customers who go there for that reason, and asked the teenage-looking girls at the front to convey that to the management. I turned to leave, and before I was out the door, I heard them snickering. Given the fact that there were maybe two tables occupied in the whole place on a Saturday night, and the fact that the Brentwood location has already closed for good, they should train their employees to be more courteous, and less rude. It looks like it has really gone down hill. We found a much better place for salads down the street, and will not be back to Newk's. read more

Newk's is one of my favorite places to go! Everything I've ordered is always the best! My favorite meal is the Pesto Chicken Sandwich with either the Caesar Salad or Lobster Crab Bisque! So delicious in the tummy! read more

Food is good & always fresh & hot. Staff is polite, courteous, & efficient. I give 4 out of 5 stars due to price & no wi-fi. It's a little pricey but this is to be expected for the area. I love the lobster bisque soup & the fact they toast their sandwiches. read more

I came here for lunch recently and the place was absolutely packed. However, the service was friendly, fast and the food was good. I ordered the grilled steak sandwich which was thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions, provolone cheese and homemade horseradish sauce. It was served on French Parisienne bread. I also ordered the tomato basil soup. The steak was extremely dry, but that may be due to the fact that I asked for no sauce. Still, it was absurdly dry. The only thing that saved the sandwich was the delicious bread which was both crispy and soft. However, if my favorite aspect of a sandwich is the bread then something is missing. The soup, on the other hand, was incredible. It was creamy, hearty, thick and flavorful. I would honestly go back just for that soup. Overall, I would consider Newk's to be an upscale fast food restaurant dishing out legitimate food. I would say it probably deserves 4 stars because the steak situation may have been an anomaly, but that will be determined when I return in the near future. read more

Good food, good variety, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Great for lunch, or whenever the weather is cold and you are craving a nice sandwich/soup combo. I would pick Newks over Panera's any day. It's a meal that generates a satisfying oompf. read more

I've been to Newk's a few times, but it has always been for carry-out. The food is very good and I prefer them the Jason's Deli and McAllister's. I've had a sandwich each time I've been. They've all been very good. The bread is excellent and they have quality ingredients. During my last visit, my wife got soup and she said it was also very good. The mac-n-cheese is awesome--definitely get it! It appeared to me that they also serve beer, which is unique for a soup and sandwich place. However, you can exactly take advantage of that for a to-go order.... Nazi laws. The only reason I don't have Newk's as a 5 is because of the wait and price. Neither is terrible, but they are on the long end of 'reasonable'. My last visit was a bowl of soup, a sandwich, two sides of mac-n-cheese, and no drinks for $20. That's not terrible, but it's certainly not cheap. You may be able to call ahead for a carry-out order, but I've just placed my order on arrival each time. It does take a few minutes to prepare the meal (so you have time to play Words With Friends or do your Yelp check-in). It's not that bad though. Overall, I've enjoyed eating here. It's a good spot and the food is very well prepared. I'll be back. read more

REALLY DISAPPOINTED. Newk's has been a go-to for me, but maybe not any more. Started when I noticed the guy running the pass put his fingers on his face, on his beard and then on the back of his pants - and then proceed to put together pasta and soup for me (and others). Then the young lady who had been at the register went to the pass and while standing there sneezed. Didn't turn away. Didn't sneeze into her arm. Just sneezed right over the trays used to assemble food. Get home and discover we did not get the 2 bowls of soup we wanted. Got one bowl and one cup. Then, I picked up the plastic container holding my sandwich and the bottom was slimy as could be. Almost like it sat on an oily surface. Needless to say I'm not very happy. I know this is not fine dining, but there are some basic areas where they failed massively tonight. read more

I went in to Newk's unaware of what to expect. My wife and I were looking for a quick lunch that would be healthy and delicious. Since a friend had suggested that I try Newk's we thought we'd give it a shot. When you enter Newk's, you are standing in front of an order counter with the menu located to your immediate left on a wall. They have a decent assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizza to choose from. My wife and I both decided to go with the half salad and half sandwich option. You approach the counter, place your order, pay, and then you receive a plastic card with a number on it. We seated ourselves in the dining area and shortly after, our food was delivered by one of the many employees. There is a self-serve station in the middle of the restaurant where you can get jalapeño peppers, croutons, cheese, pickles, and breadsticks. The drinks are also self-serve. The food was delicious. I was especially impressed with the sandwich. Everything seemed to be fresh and pretty good quality. The serving size was just right. I left feeling content. I'll probably be back in the future. read more

So for my second trip to Newk's, my fiance and I went to the Cool Springs location. While noticeably smaller than the Belle Meade restaurant, that was the only difference. The food, once again was amazing and delicious. My fiance had a salad, which came in a huge portion size, while I had, again, a roast beef sandwich and this time a cup of lobster bisque. Again stuffing my sandwich (this time a whole one) with condiments from the condiment table, it was absolutely delicious. As for the soup, I rarely got to have lobster bisque growing up as it was only available at really nice restaurants, and I grew up in Houston! As for this lobster bisque, I expected it to lack lobster as Newk's is not fine dining. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find plenty delicious chunks of lobster meat in the soup, and I wish I had ordered a bowl. My fiance, who had never had lobster bisque before tried some and also found it very tasty. I think we are now both hooked on Newk's. read more

The service was good, the food was good and fresh. I felt like the eating area was a little bit unclean but other than that, it was a good experience. read more

Decent food. Good service. My half sandwich (steak) was good. My bisque was a little shallow but had some good creaminess. My wife enjoyed the Cobb salad. read more

If I were to guess, I'd say that the competition for this place would include Jason's Deli, Panera, and the like. My shrimp po boy was quite good. I think there was olive oil on top and that definitely enhanced the flavor. The black bean soup was also quite good and there was a fair amount of it. My major complaint would be the price. If I can't get out of a place with a basic combo and a drink for less than $10, that place might not be for me. It definitely fits into the neighborhood, but many Davidsonians wouldn't spend what they want. read more

Very pleased with my visit to this Newk's. Staff were very friendly, service was fast, and the food was great! Will definitely return.

To Go - Make sure to check your order prior to leaving. Twice now I've received the wrong order. The restaurant has not offered to throw anything in extra for the mishap either time. How hard is it to read a ticket? If you can't read, you shouldn't be working, period... read more

Love this place! I admit, I typically only get the Newk's Q, which is a sandwich of grilled chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, and some "Q sauce" (horseradish based). It's is amazing. Probably the best sandwich in Franklin. They have one size for drinks there, and I'd say it's about a 32 oz. cup that you take with you, but it's reusable. Their sides are lacking in options, but the four cheese Mac n' cheese is to die for. You have to pay extra for that side though. The only included ones are salads or a bag of chips. Plenty of seating in this place, and a really nice layout. There are booths and tables inside, or some metal patio chairs outside. If you eat here, don't leave without a slice of cake. They rotate cake options each day, but there are usually four types to choose from. I've had a chocolate cake and a strawberry cake from them. I've never had any cake, anywhere, that was as good as theirs. It's truly amazing. read more

Idk if there are new workers or what?! But whoever make my chicken Caesar salad the one that my husband ordered for me, don't know what they're doing they got it all wrong. I order the ceasar salad all the time here and it turned out good but today it wasn't. I'm so disappointed. read more

There are 7 tables with dirty dishes on them and junk all over the floor, restaurant isn't busy whatsoever. Worried that the quality of my food will reflect the questionable cleanliness of the this dining area! read more

Food is good. They are in dire need of replacing their tables. The finish is coming off, and I cringed this past visit over the cleanliness of the table. read more

Two Sundays in a row we've come to this Newks after church. Last week we had to ask for our table to be wiped down. It was bussed left dirty. Not a terribly big deal. We went again and had to ask for a table to be cleared. The manager seemed perturbed that we asked for it to be wiped down and pointed out that there was a table 'right over there' that we could use. Yes, the one other table that was clean was right up against another in a very crowded area. I really didn't want to share my meal with another family. So he told us to wait. After about 5 minutes he came and wiped it down but not without huffing and puffing about it. By the time he finally got to it, there were several other tables that he was going to have to go do. 2 of our 3 meals were messed up. The Newks Q was served with lettuce, tomato and chives which it has never had before. My daughters Caesar salad was dripping in dressing. It was way way too much. Needless to say, I'd rather stop at the Brentwood location from now on than go to the location closer to home. And in my opinion, the attitude of the manager will carry over to the staff. 2 Sundays in a row the person I assume is the manager has been a really grump. read more

I love Newks so much. This place is such a fun casual cafe that has options for everyone! My go to is their kale caesar salad. The dressing is amazing, and has a spicy kick to it. When I'm super hungry, I'll get one of their personal sized pizzas with it. They have a wide variety of sandwiches, soups and salads that meet everyones needs! read more