Decided to check this place out to meet a friend on a rainy Sunday afternoon. I've always went past this place, or seen the sign from the road but never checked it out until today! There is parking on the side of the building with an overflow area behind it. Parking is free on Sundays, otherwise you will pay to park Came in without a reservation @ 130p and was seated upstairs. Spacious. Plenty of tables. There is a bar area with about 3 TV's, space for large groups etc. Modern style and scannable menu's as well as paper menu Our waitress was nice, but seemed a bit annoyed I ordered an 8OZ ipa. It was really small. lol. My guest had the "tall" 16 inch beer, which was something that I would have wanted instead. I have the Private IPA and it was delish We shared a Margarita pizza. Big enough for 2 people. That was good. Alot of dining space also downstairs. I would come back and check this place out for Happy Hour if they have one read more

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Franklins is located in The Arts District of Hyattsville and includes a restaurant, brewery and general store. This review is for the restaurant and brewery. I'd driven past so many times over the years and finally went for dinner with a friend recently. It's located adjacent to a large, paid public parking lot. When we arrived, we were promptly seated upstairs near the bar and enjoyed some great beer along with our meal of spinach dip, buffalo wings, a fried chicken Cobb salad and cheeseburger and everything was great as was the service. Being a brewery with lots of beer options, our server was kind enough to explain and go over the beer menu and made some good suggestions for us. Apparently, Franklins was the first microbrewery in Prince Georges's County! It's definitely a laid back artsy vibe with local art displayed throughout the building. We also checked out the murals outside on the way out that made for a nice and unique experience. We will be back when the weather is nicer and the outdoor seating is open! read more

They used to have THE best spinach dip for years... but they switched it for and Indian paneer dip, which is not even close. Please bring back the original spinach dip, sometimes the classics do not need to any changes read more

Franklins General Store - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

I'm Vegan and I've dined at Franklins several times on the Holy Frijoles and it was delicious. This evening, much to my Chagrin the Holy Frijoles was NOT on the menu nor was it available any longer. Apparently management was changing things up, trying something new instead. Well, in its place was a burger known as the Mondo Garbonzo! Let me tell you, when it came out I just had to ask the waitress what was "the green slushy stuff on top of the burger"? She kindly said it was mint. I told her that it looked like baby excrement! The taste was not that great either! It was waaay too mushy, and like I said the presentation was lackluster. Now I'm faced with what is my reason for going to Franklin's any longer, when their only sort of Vegan offerings was that or a Vegan Pizza? Oh well, so much for Franklins read more

Franklins General Store - The Mondo Garbonzo burger - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Franklin's has revamped some of its menu offerings and seating configurations on the main floor. Also, a new tiki bar is found outside. I'm still crazy for their onion rings. They're colossal-sized; the horseradish dipping sauce that accompanies them is slammin'. The fried chicken dish is ambitious, different. First, the chicken undergoes a "sous-vide" process, then fried until crispy. It's presented on a bed of delicately prepared swiss chard. There's an interesting hot, honey sauce thing going on with it, along with a side of mashed potatoes. The ruben sammie is classic and reliable. Franklin's is well known for its microbrewery located on the 2nd floor. Their homemade beers have won some significant awards. The beer sampler priced at $9 is a good deal; 4 beers come with it. Lastly, there's a funky general store. I'm happy that this local, unique and evolving food and retail business on Route 1 has survived the pandemic. read more

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I loved coming here- I hope you get to experience this place at some point in your life. Our server, Domonique, was probably one of THE best servers I've ever had. He was super knowledgeable and gave great suggestions while also being incredibly thorough & prompt. All our food came out super quick. I think the chili was my favorite part of the meal, along with the pretzel. I love onion rings, and I liked theirs (that horseradish sauce!!!), but maybe I just wasn't in the mood for them or the seasoning they pu. I liked tasting the spaghetti, which Domonique suggested we get, but I don't know if I would've wanted it to be my entire meal (very buttery, not as olive oil-y as expected). I would definitely come here again, and really enjoyed it greatly! The shop is huge and there's a lot to look at in there. read more

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Franklin's is a classic for any Hyattsville native. As a kid, I used to always want to go because they have a store with all weird cool knickknacks you won't find anywhere else. I will say the food is inconsistent. Sometimes it's really good and other times you're disappointed. One time I ordered a pizza - my entire pizza was pretty much still raw and excessive amount of all purpose flour had been added to the bottom. I will say you can NEVER go wrong with a glorious Gloria. Their pizzas are good when they make them right - I really like the hot and spicy one. The service is okay. Our waiter didn't really visit our table much to check in. In all, if you want to do like a casual meet up - I would take them here. read more

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Great go-to neighborhood spot. Definitely popular among the locals. There's a cute shop on the side that can only be described as Cracker Barrel meets Rose Apothecary meets Spencers. The beer is great (Bombshell Blonde) and the buffalo wings are some of the best in the DMV. If you like thick cut steak fries you won't be disappointed. For burgers (which I highly recommend) choose the Cooks House. read more

Food is generally over cooked or fried. Few healthy options. Overbreaded. Front desk cant be inconvenienced. You will wait for a table will browsing an overpriced general store, even though the restaurant Is half empty. I was told once they couldn't seat us because the kitchen was backed up. Couldn't seat us and and enjoy a drink?! this isn't a one-off. read more

Second visit and I gotta say Franklin's is a neighborhood gem. This spot takes pride in the food they serve their customers. Fresh and flavorful! I dont recall what I tried during my first visit here, but I knew as soon as I got the pretzel cheeseburger, it was going to be a wrap! It was just as delicious as I imagined it would be, and to top it off with beer cheese!?!?! *Chefs kiss* The only thing I will say I don't particularly enjoy is how strong the drinks are. (weird comment to make, right?) They do have a banging Riesling that I enjoyed drinking, so wine is my thing at the spot. I cannot wait to enjoy another pretzel cheeseburger during my next cheat meal! Soooooooooooo delicious. read more

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Franklins is a very solid, consistent, neighborhood restaurant and brewery. I've been here many times over the last few years l, and we brought our family here over the holidays. They have a great menu, and the food stands on its own. There is a dish that fits every dietary restriction or preference, so it made for a great choice to bring our family. Being one of the few good dine-in restaurants in Hyattsville, it can get pretty busy on the weekends. If there is a wait, our table is typically ready after a few laps in the general store. The beer is good, there are some that I like and some that are just fine. The service is consistently good no matter the crowd. read more

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The staff was very friendly, the salads were impressive and the prices were quite reasonable. The veg burger I had could benefit from firmer 'structure' inside, but was very tasty. read more

I have been going to this place for about 15 years on a regular basis (2-3 times a month). The menu has changed with some slight improvements overall. The beer is great. The service is very uneven. Some of the great bartenders and servers who had been around for years are gone. Throughout this year, I have noticed a steep decline in service. I think I will be taking a break from this neighborhood restaurant. read more

Sooooo this little gem was a lot of fun. It's a brewery/restaurant/general store.... the food is mostly American diner type food but super good! We had the buffalo wings 9/10, large pretzel 8/10, burger 9/10, fries 10/10 but the onion rings.... OMG!!!! the onion rings were sooooo good and fresh.. the sauce portion was a bit small for the portion size of rings but our host quickly added another sauce (still a little tiny for the amount of onion rings). The portion is really big. There were 3 of us, and honestly, we were full from the two appetizers. We ate most of the meal portions at home, which held up well 3 hours later and enough for our greedy friends. The drinks were really good, too! The ambiance is eclectic and fun. This place can be for a sweet date or entire family. We spent a LOT of time in the general store, which had items from hair brushes to wine, toys to jewelry, kitchen items to costumes. It is really an everything store, quirky fun. We will certainly return if for just the onion rings and a round of drinks. Lots of fun! read more

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When you enter, there is upstairs and downstairs seating. We opted for a table that was upstairs. I actually loved how the place looked and judging by the drink menu and what I heard from my colleagues, it must be a good place to have a drink. However, there weren't any mocktail options, which I think would be a good add. Next, while our server was friendly, I felt his timing was a little off. The lamb slider was the appetizer I ordered and before even receiving my appetizer, he asked me if I was ready to order my entree. I'm use to being asked after receiving my appetizer and I usually like to gauge based off of my appetizer but wasn't sure when he would come back since he asked so soon so I proceeded to order my entree in case he disappeared for too long. Additionally, I ordered the lamb sliders and the fried catfish gumbo. The lamb sliders did not taste like authentic lamb and it was a little dryer than I would have liked. The fried catfish gumbo was actually an ok choice. I thought the gumbo was a hit, however the catfish, which was recommended to me, was a little over fried. Overall, I'll give my experience along with the food a 3 out of 5. Someone else explained it as a clean dive bar and I thought that was the perfect way to describe this place. read more

Franklins General Store - Moroccan Lamb Sliders (3) - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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Food here is average. I've had bad (curry, which isn't on the menu anymore), average (spaghetti with muscles), and great (spinach or crab dip appetizers). Food came out in a reasonable time, but servers were not attentive and didn't come to refill waters or anything. The decorations and atmosphere here is chill, giving this place a more casual vibe. read more

This is fun quirky spot! I had a cheeseburger, they used local Roseda Farms beef which I love. The burger was very good, big portion. The fries were wedge fries, pretty standard. And the margaritas were great! Strong, tasted like fresh lime juice, would get again. It comfortably seats large groups which is great. There's also a parking lot connected; you can to pay via app or machine to park. The store connected has fun tchotchkes plus a large beer and wine selection. read more

If I was rating just on food it would be 1 star. But because my server was attentive I will give it 3. I've been before when I was younger but as an adult I realized how flavorless the food is. I had to send my food back, and got the recommendation to try the southwest pizza. Thank you to my server for suggesting, it was tasty. Probably won't be returning. read more

Let me preface my review a bit: This was our first time coming here, it was a rainy day, and it was during the New Year's weekend. Now, as for our waitress -- she didn't have an attitude, but she seemed indifferent (like she didn't want to be there). The food was as subpar as the service. The waitress and server both forgot the dressing for the wings. The sauce for the potato puffs (or whatever they are called) was meh. The egg for the chicken and waffles had shells. Now let's discuss the fried blue catfish and gumbo. The fish was seasoned and fried perfectly. But the gumbo...horrible. It tasted like instead of making a rue, they used Campbell's tomato soup as a base, added a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up, and then tossed in some chunky ass vegetables in it as an afterthought. I called it a lazy Yankee gumbo (my mom is from New Orleans so I was very disappointed). We paid and left. We might give it another shot since it's a local spot and has a lot of other options, but it will definitely be a while. For me, the attached general store is worth the trip all by itself. Great staff and lots of nostalgic items. read more

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Greatest selection of toys. Wines and hot sauces.. clever ideas for gifts. And now the ice cream store is part of the general store.. always go here when looking for unique gift ideas. read more

Back again and super satisfied with my visit. I had a burger that's not pictured and it was juicy and cooked perfectly. The LTO and pickle were crisp and fresh, it added to the greatness of the burger. I tried a variety of beers and enjoyed the cider. I'm not really a beer drinker so I was experimenting. read more

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Just not good. We have been here several times over the last few years. It used to be reliable to upscale bar food. The food quality has been slipping and tonight was our last. We were seated in the bar area with the very inattentive bartender as our server. Onion ring appetizer was awful. Onions were battered so much they looked and tasted like donuts minus the sugar. Bartender said he could make an old fashioned. He couldn't. No cherry, no twist and weirdly watered down with a fruit juice. Reuben sandwich was ok - lots of meat, virtually no slaw and no zing or flavor. We have been coming here a couple of times a year for the last few years. Each time the food seems a little worse. Things have changed so much from our first visits that we are wondering if the owners have changed. read more

Franklins General Store - Awful onion rings battered as fat as a donut - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Great place for small gifts, especially during any holiday. Lots of Maryland based items. Good alcohol too.

Excellent spot for kids and family to eat and shop for stuff and beer including beautiful cards.

If you enjoy being outside as much as I do then I know you enjoy outdoor eating, especially when the weather is nice! I'm always on the hunt for outdoor seating. Franklin's has an outdoor Tiki bar/eating area. Nothing fancy, it's a laid back chill spot with a good mix of music playing in the background (not to loud at all) which is nice. Picnic style tables under the canopy. I should've taken pics of the set up but didn't think to. Dog friendly and the food and drinks not only taste good but are priced right! They have waiters & waitresses set up outside so you get immediate service. The drinks have pineapples next to them to let you know how strong the drinks are. Four pineapples being the strongest (like the rum barrel) strong but oh so nice! read more

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Food was alright. Decor and layout was really cool. The service was weird and rude. Odd welcome, no refills, and there the check back to me to sign. read more

Franklins General Store - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

great service, friendly and prompt and great food and drinks, came out quick with plenty of seating

I came here when it was a tiny sandwich shop and now it is the anchor that started Hyattsville's revitalization. That would sound weird if you are new to the area, because Hyattsville is a lot of fun... Anyway. Great food. Creative approach to everything. Fun shopping attached. Jackson was our waiter for a birthday brunch today, and if you follow these posts you know I'm ADHD. It shouldn't surprise you then that so is my family. Now imagine 8 of us ordering brunch while having endless side-bars and being distracted by almost anything. But Jackson was a trooper. He powered through it like a 20 year veteran special educator and the whole experience was terrific. Well done Jackson. And Franklin's...you never disappoint. read more

Been a long time customer of Franklin's. Introduced a friend to them on this occasion. Food & service are always good. It's definitely a neighborhood spot, as is evident from folks stopping by each other's tables & chatting. I just wish the portions were greater. Especially the Catfish Po Boy, it's delicious but the fish portion just isn't enough & the portion weight may be the same on each one but the pieces are not consistent. Not quite sure why not just use the whole fillet or offer the option to get extra fish. Between the bread & the coating on the fish it's a bit much. Great wings. Onion Rings are definitely a winner. Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding & Key Lime Pie. The seasonal features are usually pretty good but don't get attached to any of them because they do change up the menu every few months. read more

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Wow - huge disappointment - this place rocked for years - I guess good help is hard to find. I can get over the host who tried to seat us upstairs even tho he saw me limping in an air cast and there were plenty of tables downstairs. I can get over having to wait 20 mins while there were tons of open tables in view. I can get over the wait staff not even brining us water for 10 mins after we sat. What I can't get over is paying 23$ for a pan fried rainbow trout where they only give you 1/2 the fish. WTF! Never seen that before - the most useless delis on the planet still serve a whole fish. This ain't like an inch think salmon or sword - this is trout folks - it was like 3 bites of fish and two bites of potato and I'm still really hungry. I took a pic of the skin so you could see it was only 1/2 a fish - at least serve it on a small plate so it doesn't look so small lol. add to that overcooked and wow - what a disappointing outing to what was one of my favorite local spots. Do better. read more

Franklins General Store - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

Writing this review as we're passing the hour mark for getting the food we ordered for dinner. We love franklins in concept. But whenever we come here for dinner the food takes *forever* to arrive. Previously I chalked this up to short staffing but it has happened so consistently that I have come to the conclusion that it is a systemic problem. Like the restaurant is too big for the kitchen or something. They should not seat people upstairs if they don't have the kitchen capacity to serve everyone. read more

everyone loved their food, but service was pretty slow, and we were there for lunch on a tuesday... took at least 30 min for our appetizer (spinach and artichoke dip) to come out and there weren't enough chips to ratio the dip. you also have to pay for parking and the lot is really quite small. otherwise it's a nice little spot for a burger. read more

Franklins General Store - Glorious Gloriaglorious - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

We were recommended Franklin's from Three Little Birds. The restaurant is clean, the server was great. My husband and I both had the fish and chips and were pretty disappointed. The fish smelled fishy and tasted off. read more

Everything was sooo good. The restaurant has a very fun/funky vibe with bright colors and fun decorations (and an entrance into a VERY cool little store). The food was stellar and service was superb. Parking was a little weird in a public pay lot but I figured it out. Will definitely be back! read more

Franklins General Store - Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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Eclectic menu for sure. Got voted in DC for best fried chicken sandwich. 2 people at our table had it and said it was unique. My bbq plate was blah. Sauce was bad. Mac n cheese had no taste. Corn pudding nothing special. Onion rings appertizer was giant. Crab dip was good but had to ask for more bread. Root beer was a major disappointment. 2 of group got beer flight - choosing 4 beers from a list with 4 4 ounce samples. That was nice. Good service but food overrated. Store was fun to look at but super ripoff. read more

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Came here for the first time for weekend brunch. Sat at their outdoor area. My friend and I both ordered their breakfast tostada and I added a side of veggies to mine. Total, including tip, was around $23. What's hot - Quality. Delish. The breakfast tostada was pretty flavorful. I could definitely taste the black beans and the avocado, which was great. I like that the dish wasn't masked in some sort of sauce, either. My side dish of veggies (which sounds seasonal, so mine was zucchini, broccolini, and green beans) was good, as well. The veggies weren't overcooked and soggy. There was still some bite and tender. Lightly seasoned, but I could still taste the freshness. - Menu. There appears to be something for everyone, including vegans, which is nice. There's meat, vegetarian, seafood, and vegan. For example, they have smoked mushroom tacos on their menu, which sounds interesting and different. They have burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and their own set of beers. They also have a small shop inside, which appears to have interesting items/knick knacks. - Location. Pretty conveniently located it has its own parking lot. - Service. Pretty good and reliable. We didn't have to ask twice for anything and they were pretty prompt in their service. However, once you pay, don't expect anyone to follow up. - Health and safety. During this time of the pandemic as the situation is evolving, I appreciate the steps they are taking. I saw their hostess indoors wear a mask. Some staff outside didn't wear a mask, but at least they're outside, and some did wear a mask. I learned that they didn't have an outdoor seating section until the pandemic, but I'm glad they're maintaining it. It's reassuring to have this option. - Price. Pretty reasonable, but it seems a little high for the portions you get, which I describe below. What's not - Portions. The size of the portions are kind of small. They're not bad, but I guess I expected a bit more, especially when it comes to brunch and there's usually a combo of things. Point is that if you expect to get full, be prepared to order more than 1 dish. Final answer Would be interested in coming back. read more

Franklins General Store - Breakfast tostada - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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From service to food and value, everything that we ordered from Franklin's was wonderful. Most main entrees are between $20-25, but the portions are incredibly generous and pretty darn delicious. Catfish with andouille sausage and shrimp gumbo, atop rice, was delicious - this I will definitely order again. Pork schnitzel was slightly on the dry and bland side, but worked well with the cucumber slaw. Not pictured are the lamb sliders which we devoured almost the moment it hit the table. Our young toddler ate everything with gusto. When my SO accidentally let the server take away his plate, which had just a few small bites of pork left, the young one burst out crying, screaming "more!". Luckily, a firetruck passing by served as a good distraction, preventing what was bound to be a meltdown over lost food. read more

Franklins General Store - Fried catfish gumbo - New American Near Me - Hyattsville, Maryland

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What a wonderful place for dinner, drinks, and shopping for eclectic gifts! The short rib goulash was tasty , the tiki drinks were heavy on the pours , and the funny red vine drinking straws I bought sealed the deal ! read more

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They added hot spice to every dish to keep the beer flowing The only options for beer size was 8 oz 16 oz or larger. How about 12 oz? We enjoyed the yummy beer but beware the $$$ plus its a long drive home wasted! Oh service was Meh read more

I was here for lunch today. I had the salmon entree and the braised fennel and the Swiss chard. It needed a lot of salt and pepper but it was still really good. read more