Waffle House

The son of the owner informed me this location and the Martinsville location are owned by his mom…read more It has been many months since I visited the Martinsville location and their menu has really expanded to include a plethora on lunch choices in addition to an expanded breakfast menu at both locations. And he said the menu will expand again soon. Since I was by myself and he had some time, he sat down and we chatted for awhile. The seating at both restaurants, and you can call them that now since they do not just sell drinks anymore, has been greatly expanded both indoors and outside. He also told me they are working on opening a Plainfield location. I ordered my usual The Slugger on a biscuit for my bread choice (4) with sausage for my meat choice (3) and provolone for my cheese choice (5). It was superb and just how I remembered it from the other location when I was eating breakfast there several days a week about a year ago. I also ordered one Biscuit & Gravy which was excellent as well. I love small local business establishments and cooking. They always have great service and a friendly atmosphere. I parked in the public parking lot across the street since it was a Saturday and street parking was full. The restroom was clean, well stocked and had a pleasant fragrance.

Great spot to grab a bite before heading to the ArtCraft for a movie! Breakfast and lunch options…read morewith enormous coffee flavor selections. Team is knowledgeable and helpful. Outdoor dining available in warmer months.

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Biscuit and Gravy

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Ann's Restaurant

4.5(129 reviews)

2.0 mi

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Small however it moves fast. We placed our names on the list and didn't want long, they seem to…read moreturn over tables rather quickly. Went on a Friday around 11 and it was packed, not much room to wait, and the hostess said most days the wait list is pages long so you know it's a popular establishment. Service was great, friendly, and attentive. Food was delicious and would definitely go back! Lots of parking options close by

Ann's has been in my radar for years. The little cafe off the Square is always packed with locals…read more Ann's claims to be the oldest restaurant in Franklin, opening in 1952. The cafe is now owned by Diane, Ann's daughter. The tables are packed tightly together, but we were happy to get the last seats in the house. Nostalgic photos of Franklin cover the walls. The place is loud but with a great positive energy. People are small-town friendly and talk between tables as they enjoy their biscuits and gravy. We cajoled with two regulars who told funny stories. Our server, Gill, was quick to the table and friendly. He checked on us several times to see if we needed anything. The menu is a mix of traditional breakfast options, sandwiches, salads and wraps. Prices are reasonable. Food came out quickly. My husband ordered their hand breaded tenderloin with fries. The tenderloin was massive with a great browned breading, served on a Kaiser roll. The pork was tender and juicy. It was a perfect tenderloin, worthy of the Indiana Tenderloin Trail. The hand-cut fries are lightly breaded, crispy and hot. There was an up-charge for the fries, but they were so good and worth it. It was rainy outside, so I had a bowl of the daily soup - broccoli cheddar. The soup was hot, thick, creamy with lots of broccoli and cheese and stuck to my ribs. My soup was served with packs of saltines. Free street parking is available if you're lucky to grab a spot. Well worth the drive to Franklin. Ps. They are closed Saturday and Sunday!

Broccoli Cheddar soup

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Big Woods

3.2(129 reviews)

0.6 mi

This is my second Big Wood location to visit, and overall a good experience. It's tucked away from…read morethe main drag and sits overlooking the golf course (the big, main room and connected outdoor patio both have a great view!) - but this area at least is open to the public. I was worried when we couldn't make any reservations, but we got right in - nobody was waiting, they weren't busy, but they did seem to be scrambling to find a server for us, which I thought was a little odd. After a weird start, the rest of the visit was fantastic - service was great, food was excellent, and we had a lovely time on a date night. Restrooms are on the first floor (an older review says the women's is downstairs in a creepy hallway, but this must have been renovated) and are single-occupancy and unisex, which is an interesting experience depending on who has visited before you -- this was probably the low point of the experience, that restroom could use some upkeep. Not just an unpleasant previous visitor, but structurally. For such a nice place, that part was sketchy. Definitely will be coming back overall.

Was t impressed but we did show up a little late , the street tacos was overpowered by what lime…read morethey are very watery I dripped sauce all on my shirt it just leaked all over before I even picked it up, the chili was the same way it was like they tried to hide the taste of the meat with over seasoning, my drink was served 2x with brown colored limes which was just not what I wanted to see in my drink, the pizza was so so but it was the highlight to the dinner. Late night just isn't the right time to go in and sit and eat...

Pulled pork nachos

Busted Knuckle on Draft!!!

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Bar options!!!

Athens Restaurant & Steak House

3.5(47 reviews)

2.7 mi

This diner is a hidden gem. Tucked away in a strip mall, there is plenty of parking…read more The menu features a wide variety of Greek and American dishes. Six ladies shared the Saganaki appetizer, a flaming Greek cheese served with warm pita bread and it was delicious! There is a salad bar or you can choose a Greek salad. A+ ratings on the shish kabobs, spanakopita, cod fillets, gyros platter, and baby beef liver. Friendly service . Reasonable prices

Due to the wide ranging menu this is more like a diner than a Greek Restaurant. Menu includes…read moreburgers , misc sandwiches , fried chicken and Greek selections. My wife and I shared a Saganaki (Opa!!) and it was pretty good. Salad bar was limited but fresh. Chicken was a bit overcooked , could use more seasoning, but the meat was very tender and delicious. Service was very good even during a busy lunch period. I will go back when I'm in the mood for Saganaki and will try a traditional Greek dish next time.

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Dale's

3.8(32 reviews)

2.9 mi

A family-friendly breakfast/lunch spot where the service is just as good as the comfort food. It's…read moreeasy to find on the corner of the strip with a shared parking lot, so parking wasn't an issue when we visited. Our server Peggy was very friendly, chipper, and welcoming. She even has a menu item named after her" Peggy's Pancakes" which my son noticed right after she introduced herself. I thought that was a cute touch. The dining area has both booths and tables, and they had a fun Dalmatian fire hydrant decoration near the host/hostess stand that added character to the space. They serve Pepsi products for drinks. My son got lemonade and I just got water. I ordered the Sami, which came with country fried steak, two eggs over medium, hash browns, and two pancakes for $14.99. Peggy said that was a good choice, and my meal was tasty. The portion was filling and the pricing seemed reasonable. My son got the Big Daddy for $13.99, which came with two meats (he chose sausage and bacon), three eggs, hash browns, and two pancakes. He really enjoyed his meal and we both left completely full.

Everything you would expect in a small mid-western town. Great prices, good breakfast as expected…read more I love the crispy fried hashbrown. It felt a little dirty and old but I didn't want to look back into the kitchen.

This is right by the entrance, soon as you walk in

Chicken and waffles.

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Coffee!

Bojaks Bar & Grille

3.4(48 reviews)

1.7 mi

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We decided to visit Bojaks for the first time last night prior to going to the historic Artcraft…read moreTheater. I had it noted from their Facebook ad that it was prime rib night! It did not disappoint! The prime rib was pricy at $24 but came with all the fixings and I appreciated the large side of horseradish! My wife is picky about her fish n chips and said this on ranks in her top 5! She said the batter was light and tasty. It is a bar / restaurant and the service was top notch. You could tell, this place is a local hangout in Franklin. We will be back!

I use to go here every year for the past 3 years. Our server was great but went for cinco weekend…read moreand they charge a $25 fee to open a tab plus its almost $15 for a "Full" order of breadsticks.... its 4 breadsticks a half order is 3. and the DJ wasn't the best of could have been better the new management sucks. I will NOT be comming back.

Bar Area

Pickle Fries

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Tenderloin Sandwich

The Mint

3.5(22 reviews)

Yikes. My last review was 3 years ago. Visited end of February and it was a totally different…read moreexperience. The food was so bad. Had to remove the white looking pork from my Cuban sandwich it smelled and tasted horrible. Husband ordered a barbecue sandwich tasted like a microwavable Lloyd's barbecue. Hope they can turn their kitchen around.

I was excited to try this place after seeing the cocktail menu online. The ambiance did not meet…read moreexpectations. The interior was a bit run down - it looks more like a dive bar than a high-end cocktail lounge. In and of itself, that would not have been a huge deal. But the service was also very slow. We waited about 15 minutes to place a cocktail order. They were out of the ingredients for my first choice and had to substitute something different in my second choice cocktail. Then, we waited an additional 15 minutes for our drinks. The bar was not particularly crowded, either. Lastly, an additional dollar was added to my tip amount. :( I would not return.

Whiskey, bourbon etc..

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Whit's Inn

3.3(34 reviews)

2.3 mi

The wife and I absolutely love ordering from here. Has been one of our go to spots since moving…read morehere 8 months ago. Burgers and tenderloin are our go to's! Highly recommend!!

It was nice little place had nice outside seating area the inside seemed to be a little cramped but…read morewas manageable I had the Cancun beef tips while I was there and for being what it was they was the best thing of the place, not bad little hole in the wall with good service

Loaded Baked Potato Skins - BURNED

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Court Street Cafe

4.1(107 reviews)

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I went after the lunch rush and was the only one there. The staff was very friendly. I had pulled…read morepork nachos. It was a little strange to have salsa in pulled pork but it was excellent, especially the pulled pork. I had to order dessert. It was cheesecake inside pound cake covered with a warm blueberry compote. Everything one could ask for in a dessert. All of this at a great price.

The food is always excellent. Highly recommend the special BLT with avocado, the hummus platter,…read morethe meatball appetizer plate which is enough for a meal, the chicken salad, and the banana bread. Honestly everything is delicious! And the prices are very reasonable. They also have hot green tea, which is sometimes hard to find.

Cute dining room with terrible acoustics

Banana bread, quiche, fruit

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Cool decor

Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room

4.1(139 reviews)

I have been to check this pizza place out for quite some time…read more We picked up a pizza. It was the house Greek. I rarely give 5 stars, but based on this pizza alone, it's outstanding. It's probably one of the best pizzas I've had in a really long time from a restaurant. I will absolutely and definitely be back.

Shout out to the team here. Passing through on a lovely Sunday we decided to stop in to see what's…read moreon Tap! Whoa did they have so many crazy flavors I had never heard of as bartender on the west coast! Our time was wonderful here. The bartender was great and helpful. I tried a flight of beer since I had to try more than one and still be able to meal prep later lol. Strawberry Blonde Mocha Stout Blueberry Lime Beer Peanut Butter Omg I enjoyed all of the but my top 2: Peanut Butter Mocha Stout These two were just so darn good! We didn't eat any food this day but looking at at the food coming out of that kitchen. I would for sure try a pizza or some sort oh and we heard the breadsticks are fabulous!