Great little spot, very accommodating ... waitress was on top of it and food came quick! The food was excellent, all cooked very nicely and seasoned well. I got an omelet with chorizo , spinach and American cheese with a side of hollandaise sauce that I poured over my omelet then dipped my dry rye toast in... My father-in-law got the stuffed blueberry French toast which he absolutely loved! One of the best breakfast spots I have been to in a will, will return next time I'm in Newport! 5 stars read more

Franklin Spa - Omelet with Chorizo, spinach and American cheese with a side of Hollandaise sauce, home fries and rye dry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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Great little spot one block off the strip. The pancakes were just ok but everything else was phenomenal. A cozy old tyme coffee shop atmosphere with good service & BIG portions! Looks like the spot the locals like to go to, when I'm back in Newport I'll definitely revisit this place. read more

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Traditionally, one of the best breakfast places in Newport. New ownership in the past two years has made amazing improvements to the overall quality of the operation.... Summer 2026 has brought on a new seating and ordering system. This includes an entry corral and order before you seat system that I HATE so far but it's early days. Maybe it will work when the summer mobs so up in a few weeks... read more

This cozy eatery was the best find of our vacation. Bringing up memories of my favorite coffee shop growing up. Brittany & Nick have turned an aging café into a homey, welcoming place to come for excellent food and fantastic atmosphere. Everyone who works there is warm and friendly. Definitely don't miss Franklin Spa for a breakfast or lunch you won't soon forget! read more

Eating in a bit of history Not the cleanest nor tidiest but omelets are good We lived here many years ago and this place brought back good memories read more

First breakfast spot we tried in Rhode Island and it was disappointing to say the least. This restaurant has been around for many years and you can tell as soon as you step in. I didn't want my first impression stopping me from trying the food because sometimes the best food comes from places you least expect. Unfortunately this wasn't the case. Ordered scrambled eggs with corned beef hash. The eggs didn't look scrambled at all. They were fried and under seasoned. No salt or pepper. The corn beef hash had a sour/tangy taste that is not normal for this. It was probably the worst thing I've eaten. Avoid it. The coffee was also watered down. Sometimes when a restaurant is around for too long they become complacent, and I feel like that's what happened here. read more

Old fashioned authentic diner, delicious breakfast. Two eggs, home fries, toast and bacon...sat in a booth so all perfect. Two of us started and three friends joined in and the waiter just kept coming back to take orders and delivered with a smile. Delicious bacon! Diner vibe, nothing fancy but just what we were looking for. read more

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Just spent three nights in Newport last week and found the Franklin Spa. Incredible breakfast and great staff. We had breakfast all three mornings we were there. Everything was fresh and delicious. My wife and I loved it !!!!! read more

We stumbled upon this place from our hotel and had the BEST breakfast. The staff was incredibly kind and service was awesome. I had the country inn Benedict and we all split the blueberry stuffed French toast, both were favorites of Franklin Spa and did not disappoint! read more

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Prepare to be blasted out of your seat with the high level of music volume. When asked to turn it down, they refused. We wanted ro have quiet meeting and hear each other. We had to leave. read more

Delicious breakfast specifically the fluffy pancakes. Nothing fancy which breakfast shouldn't always have to be. Don't miss out on the oatmeal and the hot honey biscuit! read more

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Love the vibe of this place! Chill reggae music, nice waitress with pretty pink and white pockadot nails and good home cooking food. I got the Country Inn Benedict and I devoured it! Place for locals and beyond! read more

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Very old school and off the beaten path. Recommended by my Airbnb host. Ordered the bacon egg and cheese on a bagel with a side of fruit. Sandwich was also supposed to come with potatoes/home fries, but I was given a burnt, stale hash brown instead. Sandwich was great, fruit was substantial for a side, and coffee was good too. Service was fine. Also I paid with a debit card without any issue, based on previous reviews looks like this may be a new thing! It's a simple, no frills diner that hits the spot. I'd come back. read more

Franklin Spa - Bacon egg and cheese bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Saw a big line waiting outside this place which caused me to ask the people if they'd eaten here before. Locals had great things to say so we tried it. The place is cute, relaxed and immaculately clean. Five or six men work as a team while one young woman handles all of the cooking. They seemed like a group of best friends. Everyone was happy and super attentive. I did not see stuffed French toast on the menu but ordered the regular French toast and it was very filling. Bacon was perfect. Fresh squeezed Oj was delicious. A modified breakfast sandwich was no issue for them and it tasted great. Liked their staff t-shirts. Yelp says they are closed today but we are there today so don't trust the hours posted on the Internet. We'd definitely go back again. read more

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The food is amazing, with the chocolate croissants being extremely good, staff nice too read more

Franklin Spa - Yummy sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Just what you're looking for in a diner: endless coffee, tasty egg dishes & some lunch items. The quality of the food is the highlight! Friendly staff, too. Had a crabcake Benedict & two other egg dishes, all excellent. The blueberry-stuffed French toast on the table next to us looked wild. If I'm back in Newport, I'd definitely go back. read more

We have been coming here for years. The food is always amazing, pancakes are extremely fluffy. I highly recommend the stuffed French toast, I got it with extra whipped cream. Service was very attentive, they came around asking if we wanted coffee around five times. We love this place. read more

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Great food. Fantastic service. Everything made from scratch! Great menu, lots of options!

Nice people, food ok hash was terrible. I give it a 6 out of ten. I hate doing these reviews because it's hard working in a restaurant I've done it , the inside looks like a basic no frills diner read more

Bad service, slow and attitude. Food was poor quality (home fries not cooked, pancake had other food from grill mixed in) Dirty counter seat, dishes stacked on counter in front of us. Dirty dink water splashed on us. Yelled at teenage staff in front of us. 20 min wait was almost 40. read more

Nice lil breakfast place. Has an old sign out front. Decent breakfast. Coffee was a tad weak Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Western omelette was ok. I've had better. Hash also ok. read more

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Just ate here for the first time in a couple of years. Super bare bones, diner-like experience. Pancakes were excellent. They had real maple syrup and fresh squeezed OJ as options! Coffee was horrible. Service was slower than expected given how empty the place was and the cook standing around waiting for an order. Note that blueberry stuffed French toast is no longer on the menu. read more

Fun breakfast spot conveniently located on Spring Street in downtown Newport. Park the car, have some breakfast, then hit the shops. The best description is, it's a little funky diner nestled in a cute neighborhood. Good coffee, simple food, friendly staff, and a fun atmosphere. Gets crowded as it is not a large location, but quintessential Newport. read more

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Our first visit. Definitely off the tourist track but many reviewers are out-of-state visitors that have discovered it and come back again. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall setting but lively crowd and very good service. Large menu heavy on omelettes and Benedicts - MANY! We had freshly brewed coffees and the stuffed blueberry French toast and the huevos rancheros. The first was a huge hit; the second I would order without the tortilla. Definitely a winner and we'll be back. Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Value 3/5 (average) Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 3/5 Decor NA - already cited as HITW and cozy.. NOTE - CASH only. Street parking may be tough. As to why some NE restaurants are called "spas" - you will find out the theories on the web... read more

We love a good diner and this place hits the spot. Ambience is lovely, food is delicious, staff is friendly. They have some healthier options as well. Worth the hype. read more

Franklin Spa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

My wife and I were recommended this place after I asked a local where we could go for just a real good breakfast and a reasonable price (I don't need caviar on my eggs). It's a very small place in an old building which is centrally located and a short walk to the wharfs. It's very difficult to get into at certain times, and I believe that speaks to the quality. We had such a good breakfast that we went back the next day; in fact, if we'd have discovered them sooner, I think we would have gone there every day. I had one of the sweet bread sandwiches the first day, which was incredible, and my wife ordered a breafast sandwich on a muffin. She liked her sandwich so much, she ordered it again the next day, while I had an amazing omelet. Service? Great! Food? Fantastic! Prices? Even better! read more

There was an old saying about walking into a breakfast spot and see Officers at the counter......Well..... we walked in and 3 officers were having breakfast so we knew we were in good hands! Old school spot for breakfast and just what we needed. Coffee was good and my son loved the mickey mouse pancake they made for him. Just be prepared as they are cash only....yep, old school read more

Franklin Spa - an empty street in a small town - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Best over easy eggs I ever had. And get the Portuguese sweet bread option for toast. Very nice staff. The real deal. read more

Franklin Spa - a sign for franklin spa on the corner of a street - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Went to Franklin Spa this morning with my baby. They were extremely accommodating and gave us a great booth away from the main path for travel. My little one usually gets over stimulated so I appreciated them finding us a quiet spot. I ordered the blueberry stuffed French toast and it was amazing!! After taking the first bite, I regretted planning to share it with my little one. It's just so good that you really don't want to share! I also ordered the corned beef hash. It was a new item menu and it was delightful! You could tell it was homemade and made right. Specifically, it was crisp on the outside, moist meat and potatoes on the inside, and not greasy. I really wish I ordered some to-go. Lastly, I ordered the "Go Green" smoothie which is spinach, celery, pineapple & apple juice. It was very refreshing and not too heavy so I was able to enjoy it alongside my meal. Overall, it was a great experience with friendly staff and fresh food. read more

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This is a staple breakfast place every time I'm in Newport. I've been coming here for over 20 years. My friends and I always get the blueberry stuffed French toast and eggs Benedict and share it. You'll need to walk awoke on the cliff walk afterwards. read more

Great classic breakfast. Cash or local check only, but they have an atm. Friendly staff and good food.

Food is delish. Service very friendly. It's our new Sunday after church breakfast spot!!!!!

Great local breakfast and fresh squeezed orange juice. It is cash only. Great omelets and pancakes. Picture is from outside looking in. Waiting for a table on a busy Labor Day they close s little early today for the holiday. read more

Franklin Spa - Picture is from outside looking in. Waiting for a table on a busy Labor Day they close s little early today for the holiday. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Love LOVE L-O-V-E Franklin Spa for breakfast. Every time we visit Newport, we make time for a leisurely breakfast at FS. Omlets... have omlets. read more

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I had the Portuguese Sailor sandwich - excellent. The service was great and our meal was ready quickly. Great find!

What an awesome place to find in Newport. If you'd like you can probably find a fancy joint where they throw a grape on a plate and call it brunch, but this is way more my style. This morning I enjoyed a Texan omelette, toasted bagel with a pair of pancakes on the side. The entire staff professional and friendly. I couldn't have asked for a better breakfast this morning. read more

One of the best breakfasts I've had while traveling. The ambience is no-frills but welcoming, the food was perfectly portioned and absolutely delicious, and the service was spot-on - friendly and attentive with big & authentic smiles. If you're searching for breakfast in Newport, don't miss it! Thank me later :) read more

Great place for breakfast. The staff go above and beyond with service. We will go again on our next visit!!

I'm giving them a good 3 because the food was accurate and the menu had variety between breakfast and lunch but was really confusing price wise for some things and the waitress wasn't much help ordering. It's also cash only which I can respect, but $75 or more for a 5 person breakfast was rough... The waitress did point out the ATM in the restaurant though. It was a bit pricey for what you get omelette wise compared to my go to places in town. It's on a road up from the main Newport road and it would be tough to park even though we walked it. Positives- Food good, clean, crowd ok. Negatives- Off the beaten path, parking not good, and pricing was up there... I would not recommend taking a family with kids there without a wad of cash in hand, but the yoga class of women next to us seemed to be enjoying their "Eggs Benedict's" and chit-chat... read more

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Absolute BEST breakfast in Newport!! Very welcoming and friendly staff. Restaurant has a great atmosphere