I walked past this place so many times, just didn't know what I was missing. It's a funky little hole in the wall but great service from some of the nicest bartenders I ever met. Whether you're looking for a coffee drink made to order and a danish (They're so good!) or a cold beer on tap (they also have a large selection of bottles and cans) or a glass of wine or a cocktail, this is a great place to relax. If you're hungry check out the food truck menu! Everything from burgers to fantastic chicken salad sandwiches to the best roast beef sandwich I've had in Franklin! It's all good! They have live music on certain nights and trivia night. I love this place!!! read more

Enjoyed immensely 5$ margaritas and 5 $ chicken quesidilla on Cinco de Mayo! Would do it again lol

Adorable little place, with great service, and very casual no rush place. New fav spot.

Great pub atmosphere. Friendly relaxed staff. I have not tried any food but the food truck smells amazing! Great place for coffee or beer or bar drinks. And the food truck makes it perfect. I've only been in winter so I kinda wish they would be open a little later but it's understandable. read more

Found this cool place just by searching Yelp for a bar in Franklin, NC that I had not been to. The bartender was so nice, and I enjoyed chatting with her. The vibe is calm and I will definitely be going back! read more

This is a hidden gem right in downtown Franklin. If you haven't been; put it on your bucket list. The staff is outstanding, not to mention the food. They have a food truck out front and the owners are the cooks. Everything is delicious and not greasy like other food trucks. It's a full bar, so sit back and relax. read more

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OMG, the most incredible quiche I have ever had!!! Jennifer & Thaddeus who own Rathskeller's are very personable and make you feel right at home. This place is a gem. Small but nice menu. Great selection of beer and mixed drinks along with coffees. Love this place!!! read more

Great place! Had a nice time playing board games and drinking cocktails. The owners were super nice. the college flag wall looked cool.

This place is fun. It's like being in a hidden speak easy. The bartenders were friendly and professional. Locals hang out here and are treated like family. We were first timers and we will be back. The Friday night live music was good fun. read more

Absolutely addicting! Strolling down main st on Sunday afternoon I followed a sign that read live music at 1 pm it was 12 ish and half of shops closed as I'm new to this area.. I followed the sidewalk easily marked signs and was very happily surprised by the quant atmosphere and friendly service that greeted me immediately and I had the suggested Mediterranean Quiche made fresh that morning and mocha latte house brew I think... beer on tap if I had wanted and other menu items to choose from as well... coffee house vibe or village pub ! Very cool place! read more

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First visit since new owners took over. 6 or 7 other customers. I sat at the bar the helper took my order. I spent approximately 45 minutes at the bar. Neither owner welcomed me. The female owner made eye contact with me one time and gave a short smile; the male owner did not even once make eye contact with me despite my frequent looks in their direction. I felt horribly uncomfortable. No welcoming, no goodbye. Awful experience! Furthermore, Rathskeller customers, under Adam and Natasha's watch, were rarely assaulted by non-stop, whiny country music as was the case in this occasion. The new owners are welcome to keep my personal mug, on permanent display with many others. I have no further use for it. It is a shame. Adam and Natasha, I hope you are the first bidders when the Rathskeller becomes available again. read more

What a neat little spot...tucked back off the main drag. Unfortunately (for me,) I could only stay a short bit and missed the dude setting up to play music for the night, but I was waiting on a reservation for a spot to eat and only had 20 minutes. This spot definitely has the rathskeller vibe screaming. Loved the Coffee Can sign on the restroom. Definitely stopping off to have one of the local beers and a small bite to eat the next time in town...I mean...how often do you see an East German flag?? Last time I saw one---was when the wall fell when I was in West Germany. read more

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Always great service. We often go there on Saturday mornings for coffee. The ownera are really good folks! read more

Rathskeller - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

A great experience and cool overall feel. We ended up at this place by sheer luck. Like any other big-city hipsters, we were looking for antiques in downtown Franklin, and by chance the smell of coffee caught the ladyfriend's nose. I don't know how this happened, but it did. You walk into the dark, personal space and are greeted by a lot of smiling faces and people that genuinely look happy to be there. It could be the beer, but I'm thinking otherwise. What better to have a pub-like atmosphere in the evenings and a coffee-shop during the normal hours of the day? To top that off, there are simple things like playing cards and board games to keep you in your seat for extended periods of time, which means you should be spending your hard-earned shekels on something brewed (one way or another). Since I don't drink coffee much, I am not one to comment on the coffee, but what I did order was spot-on, and the ladyfriend noted that her espresso-thingy was very similar to those we had in Italy, so I guess that's a good thing? The ambiance and feel are what would make me come back. Beer and coffee can be sold anywhere, but the rest is what makes this place tick so well. read more

This place is tucked away behind the storefronts on Main Street in downtown Franklin. I came in early morning for coffee, though they appear to turn into a live music/pub scene on the late night. The inside is pretty big but with a homey vibe. There is some affordable local art on the walls for sale which I love. This isn't an establishment for a coffee snob, which fortunately I am not. It's the kind of place with Torani syrup and $3 lattes which is what I was looking for. I got a blueberry muffin too and it was great. It tasted fresh. Service was very friendly and fast. Check this place out! read more

Really enjoyed this place....food was delicious and ambiance was eclectic. Would love to return and see some live music!

As a Franklin local who just moved back to town my favorite place to hangout is still the Rathskeller! My husband and I love to go relax with our fur baby who is always welcome and loved on by the owners. I love the wine selection and my husband loves the extensive variety of local craft beers and of course ALL the coffee. A place for a fresh homemade breakfast, lunch, or a snack where you can appreciate the quality and price! For those with a sweet tooth you're going to love their homemade cookies and desserts. It's always my husband and I's go to place whether we want to enjoy a coffee with our new favorite book or want to enjoy a fun filled night with live music and good company! The owners treat us like family and we love their passion and heart to provide Franklin with a fun warm friendly place to spend time with family and good friends! read more

Cool pub/coffee/eatery. Healthy food, good beer on tap, great coffee drinks, and milkshakes. Great fresh baked turnoversfor lunch. I like the spinach, mushroom, provalone turnover. The food menu is limited if your looking many options. Super friendly owners, very helpful with local info. Located behind mainstreet, take the alley downhill. There is a small sign on mid-mainstreet pointing to the alley. read more

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Vacationing in Franklin and this place is a MUST! The staff is so sweet, and the food and coffee is divine. Loved it here!

Great place to get a beer in Franklin. Has coffee, lots of local pennants on the wall from local colleges...not a bad place. I'll go back. read more

The Rathskeller's peanut butter cookies are so yummy that I'm writing love songs about them. Only kidding . But honestly, amazing people and the best casual hangout spot in Franklin. All the food is delicious and the beers are always changing which is fun! love this place!! read more

This might be my favorite coffee shop ever. No really, this isn't hyperbole. I've been all over the world but there's something really special about this spot. For starters, it's cozy. That's the best way to put it. I loved it because the only light comes from the front windows and the rest of the shop is basically a basement. There's art on the walls, comfy places to sit, and periodically live music from the little stage in the front. I'm not somebody that believes in "vibes" per-say... but if I did, this one would have GREAT ones. As far as practical aspects, everything they serve is good. The coffee itself is fantastic and so are the pastries -- including the gluten free options. Yet, there isn't the bourgeoise arrogance you'd find at a third-wave shop in Brooklyn, Portland, or even Atlanta. Also, I was shocked when I got two chai tea lattes and two gluten free cookies for $8. They also have a wide selection of local beer and wine, and they stay open late on the weekends. Maybe I spend too much time in the city... but there's something about this little mountain coffee shop that just feels like home. I'll be back again... and then probably again and again. This is definitely a spot to visit when you're in Franklin, and even if you're not -- you won't regret the detour. read more

I will admit that I am a coffee shop snob and my husband a pub snob ...and this has got to be our favorite ever! Not just for the quality of the product but also the vibe. Wonderful little treasure with the entrance on the back alley side of Main Street. No worries...it isn't sketchy although I am from Atlanta so my definition of sketchy may be a little different than others. We spend time in Franklin at the cabin frequently and this will be one of our favs from now on! read more

Sure looking forward to this covid thing being history so we can get back to this great place. Best cappuccino in town bar none. Great brews too. And top it off live music each Fri & Sat night. Hope to see you there!!!! read more

This is one of the first places I visited when I came to Franklin... it's a little hard to find, but it's a jewel... The owners go out of their way to make you feel welcome and are happy to share their knowledge of the sights around town... I will be back to visit again each time I'm in town. read more

Wow Small amazing place with perfect atmosphere. Warm vibes and live entertainment allows the patron to relax and enjoy a nice beer or wine or delicious coffee. At last I knew not a vast menu however they do offer small meals. The entertainment is local and delivers an authentic feeling of mountain repose that affords a dynamic atmosphere. Staff is gracious and like to help. Cleanliness is great, location is off the beaten path around the back side of main street but worth the short walk. There parking in back so you can get very near the door if needed. Enjoy my favorite speakeasy read more

Friendly neighborhood atmosphere in this cool cozy coffee bar. The owner makes this awesome homemade sandwich! Fancy coffees and a nice beer selection on tap. read more

We needed a place to connect to wifi for a morning meeting while on vacation, and this place ended up being just the ticket. We ordered a fresh out of the oven muffin, quiche, a latte, and a hot cider and everything was great! They let us open a tab and we're totally cool with us hanging out to use the wifi. It's definitely a locals place to grab a cup of coffee, lots of folks came in and hung out at the bar to drink a coffee and chat. This place turns into a pub at night and has a stage for live music, I guessing by the music they were playing this a.m. That it's a pretty good music spot. read more

Only been here once, and I may never make it again, but I loved it. It's hidden behind the main strip of downtown Franklin in an authentically old building. Inside is gorgeous: rough concrete on the floors, real bricks in the walls, flags tacked to the ceiling. By day it's a hip coffee shop, with good coffee and fresh baked stuff, including stuffed baked sandwiches I'm still sorry I missed trying. By night, they say, it's a cool bar with good beer on tap and live music. I'd be a regular here if I lived in Franklin. read more

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The owners Adam and Natasha are very warm and inviting people that want to make your experience pleasant. I go there to listen to music and sip on lattes or hot chocolates. They do have a rotating micro brew draft beer selection too. Highly recommended! read more

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OMG, my husband and I just dropped into this coffee shop for coffee and food and in walked 2 men with a huge mastiff dog (220 lbs) and another small dog similar to a Yorker. It was frightening to have that mastiff getting near us and blocking the isles in the store. These dogs clearly were not service dogs and it was a NASTY experience. Well, the dogs got to stay and we took our beverages and left. We are told that the dogs are regulars. How disgusting! It seems the restaurants service animals and allow humans who pay to leave. Let's see how much money they collect from the dogs. read more

Barista was VERY friendly and helpful. we ordered up two homemade cherry cokes and one root beer float. Truth be told, we came for the wifi and didn't expect much - but once we arrived, I knew this was a cool place with great ambiance and clearly a dedicated local following. the decor is kitsch. read more

For Franklin, this place is a gem (you'll get that if you visit the town)! Rathskeller is a bar/coffee shop/cafe/music venue behind the main street of Franklin, NC. They don't open until 11am, so don't expect to get your early morning brew, but they're open through the night to accommodate local performers, town folk, and tourists. They serve sandwiches at lunch (not sure about dinner food), and they have some great coffee and beer. They only had 2 brews on tap when I was there (both German) and they were ICE cold! The owners/staff are friendly, there are board games in the back, and free wifi. What more can you ask for? read more

Neat little place, no question. Part bar, part coffee shop. The guy behind the counter was really friendly and knows how to make a legit Cubano, so that already gets major points in my book! read more

Know of any other place with a library that includes a Star Wars guide to computers and robots? This place is awesome! Great beer, incredible house made calzone type sandwiches and specialty coffee options. The local staff is friendly and easy going. Look up the name of the place to learn a little about the origin of the establishment. Apparently they have good local musicians that play there often too. I came early in the day so I didn't hear anything for myself though. A small town gem for sure either way! Just don't come if you want an enormous meal or lots of lunch options. It's just not that type of place and it was never meant to be. read more

Hard to find if you aren't a local but quite a gem for a Friday night! Great local vibe. Workers are very friendly and helpful. I would also recommend the warm sandwich with spinach, mushroom and tomato. Yummmm! I don't know if the beer set up is always the same but there are three beers on tap and I believe they always rotate, which is awesome, even the locals were asking what's on tap tonight. And if you are a local for long enough you get your very own personal glass that they have on a shelf (really cool to see). More than just the good sandwich and drinks they also had a live local band. Who were really great too! Just laid back music. Two guys playing classic guitar ( I was actually surprised they didn't have a cd!!). If you are in Franklin or just passing through I would 100% recommend this place. It's a great chance to get a local vibe and get to know the city more. One note... It does not stay open late on week nights. read more

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Went to Rathskeller with a group of friends. They all got beers and food, but I had just eaten and was tagging along. Staff told me if I wasn't going to order anything I had to leave. Embarrassing. I waited outside for the rest of my party, even though the restaurant was virtually empty with the exception of my group. Will never go back. read more

Very chill place with coffee beer and wine. If you are on Main St look for the sign hanging above the sidewalk, just past the outfitters. Walk between the buildings to get to the shop on the back side of the building. read more

Very cool little Downtown Franklin hideout for North Carolina Craft Beer. The owner was a real friendly fellow and the atmosphere is warm. They definitely do not take themselves too seriously. I like the off the beaten gems and this def qualifies. read more

Small little cozy hole in the wall place. The coffee is not all that. It is more of a bar than a "coffee haus." I guess downtown Franklin is not a happening place since we were there on a Friday night and it was half-empty. Their main street was a desert on a Friday night. I guess they are trying to be a Gastropub but their idea of food is Dandy sandwiches and two kinds of beer. read more