The menu looks and sounds great, but the execution is not there. Very pricy for what was served. The peach stuffed French toast was probably the biggest disappointment. It was stuffed with one peach slice per half. No other filling. The benedicts unfortunately had over cooked eggs. The shrimp had poop veins as well. The pork Benedict was the best by far. The biscuits were very dense and doughy. The coffee was terrible. The condiment situation was not good. Not enough ketchup for the kids meals. No knives for anyone. They forced gratuity on 6 people, so the service lacked and there wasn't a care. read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The grits were probably some of the worst I've tasted in life. There was no flavor and they were room temp after I sent the first batch back to the kitchen. The pancakes were very good as was the sausage. The server was very good. Don't know if I'll be back to this location. It's better in NOLA. read more

So this is an odd one. The staff is GREAT. The presentation of food is REALLY lovely. The taste, however, is just... okay. It wasn't bad! You won't have a bad meal here. But most of the food was juuuust on the side of flavorless, or - as in the French toast bites - extremely dry. The flavored coffee, mind you, is about sixty times Too Flavored, and comes premixed so you can't adjust that, thus... maybe that balances out? Nothing wrong with the place, and we had a good time, but I don't think we'll be back. read more

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Good menu Taste was great .. cool diner spot centrally located in town Service was top notch

The Trifecta tantalized my taste buds! Order as described to get all those flavors. We had a party of 9. They had a table ready for us after we checked in online. Every person loved their food. Plus, kids ate free, so we got 4 free meals! Great experience all the way around. Highly recommend! read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - The Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Ruby Sunshine is a fantastic brunch spot in Franklin. I've been here once before this trip and it was phenomenal. This trip didn't live up to last visit but was still outstanding. The service is fast and staff is very friendly. I got the trifecta eggs benedicts. The chicken was amazing and the creole shrimp had a tangy rich flavor, which i liked. The pork benedict was average however. French toast bites were tasty and the syrup accompanying it was tasty. Would recommend this brunch place!! read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Chicken St. Charles and Crawfish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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First time here and an amazing meal. I had the Trifecta of Benedict's and here's the thing. The crispy fried chicken was as good as you'd find at a chicken place; the large shrimp as good as anything you'd find at a seafood place; and the applewood pork as good as anything you'd find at a bbq joint. Biscuits, fried green tomato, and poached eggs were spot in, and the three sauces were beyond the typical hollandaise. Great friendly service as well. read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The staff at the door to the bar was very friendly. The space is open with a lot natural light that brightens up the place along with the vibrant colors on the hanging pictures. I looked up the owner and she was a retired chemist , she was helping out along with her husband. Everyone was very cool read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Mimosas Flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Friendly server The seasonal citrus mimosa was refreshing. Heavy on the champagne ;) I did the pick two Benedict. The bayou shrimp was tasty. Shrimp on top of a fried green tomato with whatever sauce. I didn't pay close enough attention to the menu and got the fried green tomato Benedict too. I would pair the bayou shrimp with the bacon or classic Benedict. Up the protein factor. I do love their fried green tomatoes. Having been to ruby slipper in orange beach I know their pancakes are amazing... just wasn't craving sweets this go around. read more

Save your money! Their NOLA inspired food was super bland. If there was any flavor at all, it wasn't a good thing. Chicken was overcooked, so it was like eating jerky. Breakfast potatoes looked and tasted like they'd been left out on a counter for 3 days. Biscuits were dry bricks. Service was mid. Table was very sticky, enough that napkins and glasses stuck to it. Silverware was dirty. The restrooms were on another floor outside of the restaurant, but there was only one hidden directional sign. Employees couldn't be bothered to explain, just pointed in the general direction and walked away. The only saving grace was their tiny fried green tomatoes. read more

We did the waitlist online when we left the house (about 45 minutes) we were seated pretty instantly once we got there! (Take advantage of the online waitlist) once seated it took a bit for our waiting to approach us for drinks, once he did it was a bit before we got them. The beginning seemed to be a slow start but as we progressed through our meal it got better. The food was amazing! Great potion sizes and plenty of left overs lol. We will be coming back. read more

Actually all the food tasted good but every single one of us in our party of 4 meals were cold. Cold eggs, lukewarm coffee, and all the sauces were tepid at best. Could have been very good but no one likes a cold meal. We did share this with our server and they extended a tiny veterans discount which I already would have received. Way too many Nashville and vicinity breakfast places to bother with giving Ruby another chance. On the scale, this place is a 4.0 out of 10. Last weekend we visited Sweetmilk on the East side and breakfast was spectacular!! read more

Enjoyed the atmosphere celebrating Mother's Day! Food was delicious and service was excellent!

I had breakfast at Ruby Sunshine on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 9:30 am. This breakfast/brunch restaurant showed a lot of promise based on the wide variety of staple breakfast dishes on the menu and their online pictures. I ordered one of their popular dishes, the trifecta benedicts, and was quite disappointed. Despite the presentation being on point and looking great, I thought each of the benedicts in the trifecta was bland and had very little flavor. I could even tell that the shrimp in the Bayou shrimp benedict was bland just by looking at how pale and discolored they were. They didn't taste fresh either. Eggs benedicts must have a poached eggs with a runny yolks; however, there were some inconsistencies in the cook across the 9 poached eggs in the 3 trifectas that were ordered at our table. Some eggs were slightly undercooked as the yolks were cold (or were probably because they weren't cooked to order?) while another was overdone and had a less runny yolk. Service was average. We had a mishap that occurred in one dish and the manager offered a 50% discount, but was still charged for full price. Overall, the food didn't taste as good as it looked and the fact that management didn't honor their discount was enough to not return to this establishment in the future. read more

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In a nutshell, solid but unspectacular. I had the spinach and portobello omelette and my wife had the eggs with fruit and chicken sausage. Omelette was decent and they did make with cracked eggs (vs an egg mix), sausage links were thick and good, and fruit cup was fine. My wife's meal was also solid though the chicken sausage had consistency of beyond meat. Downsides - no one knew we were seated (essentially no wait for a Sunday am which is amazing) so didn't get to order for a long time; grits have dairy in them and no option, and breakfast potatoes are deep fried. Oh, and biscuit with jelly was great though I wish it was served hot. Again, very solid, nothing amazing but worth a return visit read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Florentine omelette no cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Great food, with a beautiful outside location right on the center circle in Franklin. Service had some hiccups because they were slammed but all in all, a good experience. Isaac is AMAZING!! read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Migas Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I enjoyed every single bite, just wish it was more! I ordered from grub hub & it was still warm when it arrived & they had all the condiments I requested plus eat ware. Hopefully when I get some free time I can dine in but definitely will continue thru grub hub!!! read more

Very good food and service! Never had to wait very long, and they created a wonderful environment with great ambience!

The food was atrocious. My BLT was completely burned and almost inedible. How can you completely burn a BLT and serve it in good conscious? Lol. There were some things that were fine, like the tater tots. Overall, I would never recommend someone pay for this experience. The eggs in other people's meals were inconsistent. Food did not taste seasoned at all. Everyone was pretty shocked at the low quality of the food. Service was friendly, but place felt understaffed. read more

Loved the food. Best grits I've had and the special butter was great. The location in Franklin TN in the downtown area gives the restaurant a great atmosphere. read more

Great food!!! Bananas Fosters French toast was wonderful! The chicken St Charles was equally amazing! Its locality makes it even better than its parent company in New Orleans! read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Cute ambiance! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Yelp Elite members were treated to a private tasting event after hours. The food was fantastic even though most of the drinks were not my style. We enjoyed a sampling of beignets, gravy and biscuits, fried green tomatoes, and sweet heat chicken with French toast bites. I could not have asked for a better selection, but the chicken was my favorite with the fried green tomatoes being a close second. The cocktails were carefully planned to match the food, with the morning margarita being my favorite. The Bloody Mary and Peach Bellini were liked by many, but an acquired taste for sure. I love French Truck coffee but iced coffee isn't for me, so I took a pass on that. The staff could not have been more efficient or friendlier. I highly recommend Ruby Sunshine. read more

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Recently visited Ruby Sunshine on a Saturday morning for breakfast before shopping in downtown Franklin. We arrived fairly early around 930 and did not have to wait for a table (party of 2). The meals we got were delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and the biscuits were nice and warm as if they were fresh out of the oven. This is a popular spot for breakfast so it does get crowded and can be a little loud. Friendly service. Will be back! read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Bacon, Egg and Cheddar on a biscuit Eggs Cochon Benedict & Eggs Blackstone The O.G. Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Not bad, not everything that was cracked up to be though. Must be very busy on the weekends outdoor seating is limited. Very friendly service but I don't know if I'd come again. Coffee, not for me. read more

Twenty minute wait turned into zero when we sat at the bar. Ordered the three meat omelette, fries, and a biscuit. Water extra cold. The vibe was nice and cozy. Would go back for a brunch. read more

This was my second time eating at Ruby Sunshine. The menu is a bit more limited at the moment, but still filled with delicious options for everyone. The coffee is soulfully good. The mimosa was ok. My partner really enjoyed it, but not a wow factor for me. The shrimp tacos were excellent (different meats to choose from!). I also had a bite of his BLT (he added an over easy egg). It was very flavorful. Previously I had the eggs Benedict with a crab cake and one with salmon it was outstanding! Super friendly staff. Our wait time was a bit long, but they kept coming to the table and apologizing and updating us. They also ended up comping the meal bc of our long wait time. We were very surprised and grateful. Great spot to bring the pooch, they even brought her a water bowl. read more

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Sunday Brunch, The food is very good. But cleanliness is the problem with me. The host was wiping down table tops with a very bad sores mildew soaked rag. It smelt terrible. Had to have our nice waitress to rewipe the table down before our drink orders. The wipe down rag and water need to be changed out many many times a day with sanitized water not plain water. These young employees need to be tought about sanitation. The floors need to be picked up and looked after better and before seating someone the floor under the table needs to be cleaned and clear of trash and food. The restaurant needs to have 2 mangers or supervisor at all times. One in the kitchen checking all food prep and food before coming out and one manger or supervisor out front taking care of the front and making sure things are up to par and going around before customers leave asking how your food was and taking care of your customers and clientele. Many tables set dirty for a long time before cleaned off. Might be beneficial to have a bus boy or girl added to staff. read more

Visited on a busy Sunday about 1 pm. Loved being able to join the online waitlist and getting text updates. Our server was great. Super Friendly and knew her menu well. Gave up good recommendations. Food was meh though. My friend said her fried chicken was too dry. I had the Florentine omelette and would recommend and my other friend got the avo toast. We were excited to try a few mimosas and morning drinks. There was a great selection. We had the Ruby Mimosa, Bloody Mary and then later morning margaritas and Bellini. Bummer that all the drinkware was acrylic and dirty/spotty. Our drinks were not cold either since I think the glasses probably came out of washing. No one likes a Luke warm mimosa! Overall, will give this place another shot but maybe not for Sunday brunch. read more

Great service (love places with an online wait list), food was quickly served (thank you Kyle K) and the recommendations were delicious. Hubby had French Toast and I had dual eggs Benny - you can choose two different ones for your order! read more

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I've lived in Franklin for two years and I never tried Ruby sunshine until this weekend when my parents visited and told me someone recommended it... I will say that when Franklin I haven't had a breakfast that I was obsessed with, but Ruby sunshine is hands-down, the best breakfast in Franklin. Pancakes are to die for... biscuits and gravy is amazing. You cannot go wrong here but you will have to check it out. My parents said it is their new favorite place in Franklin when they visit. read more

Good food , great atmosphere , alcoholic beverages and a bar area . I stopped in after doing a night shift at work ordered myself a drink and a breakfast Starter . read more

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absolutely amazing experience, our server, Dustin, was incredible. Super helpful and fun, we were visiting from out of town and he gave us a lot of recommendations of things to do. the food was incredible 10/10 do recommend. read more

Service was exceptional! Food was hot and came quickly. Server was empathetic to my food allergies and offered substitutions. Thanks Ruby for a great bfast! read more

Franklin, TN is one of my favorite towns in this country. We've been to so many great restaurants here and this weekend we got to Ruby Sunshine for the first time. My wife and I joined my daughter and her family and we had a great breakfast here! I went with one of my favorites, the stuffed French toast. It was very good. Next time I think I may order one of the eggs Benedict choices. My son-in-law had one and it looked very tasty. The service was very friendly and accommodating. I'd definitely stop by for breakfast if you're in town! read more

We've been to Ruby on numerous occasions and the biscuits seem to have evened out (they had been inconsistent). Waitress was very helpful on menu selection and friendly. If you're looking for a bright sunny spot to have breakfast with a little New Orleans flair, this is the place. Weekends get very busy and crowded so if you can go during the week you'll be served much quicker. Highly recommend! read more

Ruby Sunshine Franklin - Biscuits and gravy w/fried green tomato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Yum! This spot was recommended to us by our hosts for the weekend and turned out to be really tasty. The restaurant was quaint and cute on the Franklin Town Square and we went at 2PM on a Saturday, so it wasn't too busy (they close at 3). Our server was nice and attentive throughout the meal. My sisters started off with coffees that they said were descent. We also each enjoyed our food and pretty much cleared our plates! I got the shrimp and grits, which was very savory and had a good portion size. It came with a biscuit that was SUPER fresh and warm and a side of honey butter. I really enjoyed both! My sisters got the avocado toast and the Chicken St. Charles Bennie w/ a side of fries and both said their food was also good. I'd recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Waited for 43 min, told us it would be a 15-30 min wait. Asked them multiple times if our table was ready they told us 5 min and continued to seat other parties that came in after us. Terrible service and communication will never come back. read more

Unfortunately did not have a good experience for our first trip in. We waited an hour for our food to come out. At that point, we just threw it into to-go boxes and left. Several tables around us arrived later and got their food earlier. After 45 min of waiting, I had to flag the server down to ask for an update. 15 min later our food came. Coincidence? Sure seems like we were forgotten/ skipped. Also, the server never checked in or offered refills during the long wait. Just goes to show you can have a nice location and great food, but bad service is a major buzzkill. read more

Ruby Sunshine is the kind of place every neighborhood needs! A friendly, happy breakfast/lunch gathering spot, where everyone is welcome. The only draw back is that so many people love it! So, you will likely wait to be seated, especially on the weekends. PRO TIP: Use the Yelp Wait list!!! Their biscuits are an art form. They have perfected them! Large, pillowy, melty, et al. I put the French toast in the same category. And their mimosas and Bloody Marys are spot on! Two more words: CANDIED BACON. yesssssss The location is awesome. Right in the middle of the charming downtown Franklin area. Come for the biscuits, stay for the surrounding shops! read more

I'm a huge advocate for leaving positive reviews when you have exceptional experience. Today was nothing short of that. I had the most precious server and I honestly feel awful I don't remember her name and it wasn't in my receipt to give her a shout out. I'll update later if I can call and get her name. The food was delicious, it perfectly hit the spot of what I was looking for. I indulged in the French toast bites as a starter and the Eggs Cochon Benedict. Highly recommend, it was the perfect sweet and savory fix this pregnant momma was looking for. read more