Lovely setting by the river. Nice menu. Best Reuben sandwich ever. Soups are all homemade . Wonderful service. All round great place for lunch in town read more

Everything was wonderful. Good food. Great service. Cool atmosphere. Wonderful place to dine with friends. read more

excellent food and service, great location, reasonable prices - would absolutely recommend! read more

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Great location. Very pretty and quiet. Staff was stellar. So pleasant and kind. Food was eh. I always wonder if I order the wrong thing when reviews are so much better than my entree. My food was not great. I'd be hesitant to go back but the staff and location were great. read more

If you like soup and sandwiches then this is the place to go. I like that there is a place to set that doesn't allow animals. read more

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Food is delicious and fresh. Nice selections . Seating options are so nice, outdoor and pretty. Service is attentive without being overbearing. read more

Beautiful place and unique never seen restaurant inside a gazebo before! Great sandwiches and soup for decent prices. And the drink sizes are fantastic. Workers were respectful and nice with me since it was my first time ordering there and didn't mind my questions. read more

We love lunch at Gazebo when we come into town. The broccoli and cheddar soup is always a hit, especially on cold days. The portions are perfect and each sandwich comes with a pickle and chips. During nice weather you can sit outside by the creek and they allow dogs on the patio. The service is always great! read more

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Sweet lunch spot on a creek near historic downtown Franklin. Not a ton of parking but we didn't have a problem. Grilled chicken sandwich served with chips and a pickle were delicious. Chicken was moist with a soft brioche bun. Husband had bbq sandwich and it was loaded! We sat on the middle deck- there are three levels as well as the gazebo. Midweek at lunchtime in April and no trouble finding a table-but they were busy. We will be back next time we're in Franklin. read more

We were traveling through this area and checked Yelp for a good place for lunch. We decided to give it a try and so glad we did. The cafe is a cute little place that sits along a tiny creek. The menu has a variety of sandwiches and a couple of soups. We opted to share a Turkey Sandwich on Wheat. You can choose the bread you want. It comes with chips and a pickle spear. They do charge a small split charge of $1.25 but when our order came we both had a bag of chips and pickle spear. The sandwich was delicious with a generous amount of turkey and the tomato slices were nice and ripe. We also split a piece of Key Lime Pie, which had a nice crumbly crust and was delicious! The service was excellent and came with a smile. If we're ever in the area, we will definitely be back! read more

Gazebo has a cute location at a creek, and some of the tables overlook the creek. They do have a small parking lot, but are so popular that you may need to park in the larger lot up by the road. Gazebo is an open-air restaurant, and the tables by the creek are outdoor tables, but the rest of the tables are under the gazebo. Plastic walls allow for more protection from the weather, and the restaurant does have outdoor heaters to ward off the chills. I am gluten intolerant, and I sure wish they offered gluten-free bread, but I usually order a salad, and enjoy that Almost as much as a sandwich. They serve food in to-go containers, so, if you're taking your leftovers, you're all set. The salads are fresh, and the tea is good. Good tea is a marker of Everything, so I recommend Gazebo! read more

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Love their food, but their service leaves a bit to be desired. Unfortunately, like many places nowadays, they are quite understaffed for their usually very full restaurant. Great sandwiches though and homemade salads (chicken, potato, etc). Outdoor seating only, so great place to have lunch outside on a nice day! They deliver too, which makes up for the service issue, thus their 5 star review! Thanks for the yummy meals! read more

Delicious place for lunch. We ordered the Greek salad with grilled chicken and the Lobster Bisque soup and half hot ham and Swiss. Great service too. Highly recommend! read more

Always reliable for quality and diverse menu. Service is good and ambiance perfect for a lunch date. Parking can be a challenge.

The food is simple homemade classics and the waiters are polite and friendly. Sitting out by the creek in the open air on a clear day is a pleasant retreat from the road. Even our picky eaters loved their food. 100% empty plates going back. read more

OMG! Great sandwiches and tea! Their homemade dressing was incredible. Service was great and adorable restaurant. Couldn't be happier to find this place. read more

My wife and I enjoyed sandwiches al fresco at this charming place on the bank of a creek. Beautiful spot, good food and a very responsive waitress. Menu is a wee bit sparse, but hit the spot for our needs. Brought our puppy too, but she wasn't hungry. Will stop in again when in Franklin. read more

Let's start with it being a literal Gazebo. And it's right next to a creek. Found this place by accident when I saw a simple sign roadside for it. The prices were great, The food was tasty and the servers were polite and prompt. If I'm ever back this way I will definitely be stopping in again. If you aren't an outdoorsy type this place might not be for you. read more

Great spot for lunch with fantastic food The service is second to none and the prices are great read more

Relaxing atmosphere A couple of weekends ago, we were in Brevard for my HS Reunion Picnic and spent the night in Sapphire Valley. Next morning, indulged in the complimentary breakfast at the Hampton Inn Inn and hit the road. After viewing some amazing scenery, somewhat heavy on waterfalls, we ended up in Franklin for lunch Quick review on online reviews, The Gazebo Cafe Creekside looked interesting. It had been raining before we got her and had subsided to a mere Monsoon so everyone was on the main deck for dining when we got there. Any other time.the tables on the lower deck next to the creek would have been occupied but it's a fun place anyway/ I dropped my wife off at the front door while I found a parking spot. ( Note: parking is limited) Came in and she had found a table and our server was there immediately. Ended up moving because the rain was blowing in. Our server went with us which was an excellent sign of commitment. Very interesting menu with a lot of favorites and some unique combinations but for the whole we stuck with our normal comfort food. My wife had the special wihich was a cup of Broccoli Cheese Soup with Grilled Ham and Swiss Sandwich which she enjoyed. I went with the French Dip and while good, was not outstanding. The meat and the bread were good but the parquet of Horseradish was closer to mayonnaise than horseradish and the au jus had little or no taste of the rendering from the cooking of the meet. Still it's a nice place and a good place to relax overlooking a small creek flowing below. We will be going back in a couple of months and will give it another shot and try other items on the menu. My wife did enjoy her's and mine was the only thing that did not come up to expectiations. read more

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Cute little place here in Franklin. Went for lunch on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded. We opted to sit outside since the weather is good. They had the heat on inside the Gazebo, so outside was better for us. We had the Ruben which was stoked full of meat. The sauerkraut was good and the dressing was good too. We also had the Mufaletta sandwich and it was really good too! Nice atmosphere here. Friendly folks. First time visit, but won't be our last. read more

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We had the grilled chicken sandwich and the muffuletta (say yes to the sauce) and they were dynamite. The weather was perfect to sit out and enjoy the afternoon. Our service was great and the people were friendly. Highly recommend if you are a local or passing through read more

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Outdoor seating was very nice and we were instructed to find a table where we liked. Waitstaff was attentive and quickly at table side to take our drink orders. She seemed a little in the weeds but checked on us regularly. Food took a bit of time but was worth the wait. Tasty and as described on the menu. Enjoyed and would definitely go back #stevensleavin read more

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This is the place to go to get a great lunch and enjoy the great outdoors. My favorite sandwiches are the chicken and tuna salad packed to the gills on the bread of your choice. Homemade soups are also very good. Soups change from day to day; yesterday's was tomato basil. Soups come out piping hot; great to eat on a cool day. Salads are also quite good but when I eat there I treat myself to the soup and sandwich combo. The food is always fresh! The wait staff is very friendly and nice and the prices are very. reasonable read more

Favorite place to grab a quick bite to eat or take out for lunch! Yummy food and nice people.

We loved this cute little spot by a creek. We ate outside because it was a beautiful fall day. I had the Muffaletta sandwich which was awesome! The rest of my group loved their sandwiches too. Soup was ok, I had tomato Basil, needed something to kick up the flavor. We will definitely come back when in Franklin read more

Lovely location in Franklin. We were driving by looking for a good lunch spot and it caught my eye. Amy took care of us and she was delightful, attentive and kind. I ordered a Rueben and hubby had chicken dumpling soup and a chicken salad sandwich. Everything was delicious! The hot items were served hot and the chicken salad was fresh. We sat creekside and enjoyed the rustling leaves and the creek's babble. Amy offered us to-go refills, which we really appreciated since we were traveling. If in Franklin, I'd definitely stop here again. read more

Beautiful outside seating. Lots of bees ... sitting outside was so nice but the food was only so so. BBQ sandwich tasted like sloppy joe, grilled ham and Swiss was ok ... they were out of soup by the time we got there so didn't get to try that. If going for outside sitting that is really enjoyable. read more

Plentiful and good. Priced right. A local favorite. The outside dining is great when weather permits. Servers are pleasant too.

This is a great sandwich shop that my wife and I have frequented for many years. On this occasion I picked up lunches for 9 for a picnic at Nantahala Outdoors. The owner and staff accommodated all of our needs with great food and service. Thanks! read more

This place is so quaint and cute! I love the ambiance. I've only ever tried their salads so far. I am on a gluten free diet and those are pretty straightforward (minus croutons in the Ceasar salad). My favorite is the Greek salad with chicken. Their house dressing is amazing! Judging based off the menu, the only things that are gluten free are the salads (no gluten free bread offered for sandwiches so far as I could see). read more

Quick service, cute place overlooking the creek (obviously ), pretty good food! We would return!

The setting is nice with all outdoor seating. The bathrooms were clean as were the tables. When we arrived there were plenty of tables to choose from and parking was available in the small lot. The gentleman at the cashier counter was friendly but our table service was terrible. The waitress acted as if it taking our order was a huge inconvenience. She brought the food, with several errors in the order, along with the check and then never returned to the table. I witnessed her literally roll her eyes at another customer who was trying to find a seat as she was waiting to get through with drinks for another table. The mediocre food was decently priced but our experience was poor due to the service we received. Unfortunately, we would not recommend this restaurant to others nor will we be returning. read more

Service was excellent & quick despite a full restaurant. Food was above par. Ambiance was provided by open air dining

My wife and I love, love, love this cafe. We have been here twice (only because it is 2+ hours for us to get here but we haven't stopped talking about it from our first visit in 2015. Being retired now I said, "Well lets go!" A beautiful, but twisty, drive got us here just before opening. We had had to park about 600 feet away in another parking lot our first visit so we got here just before opening this time. There is quite a bit of outdoor seating that offers a beautiful quite creek to view and listen to as you enjoy the delicious food. I had the Chicken Framboise sandwich both visits. My wife had a Reuben this time, we don't remember what the first time. We also got potato salad for our side this time, instead of chips and a pickle. The food is delicious. All of it. We had a great time here again. Besides outdoor seating you can sit indoors but it is all pretty open air, at least in warm weather read more

We were passing through Franklin, NC on our way to Atlanta and stopped at this cafe for a quick lunch. We were both in the mood for salads. I ordered the Greek Salad with chicken breast. He ordered a Grilled Chicken Salad. Both were fresh and plentiful and the chicken was tender and well seasoned. My vanilla milk shake was made with real ice cream. Although the cafe was very busy, the staff kept the food and tables moving. Our waitress was very pleasant. The cafe is built on a hill so guests must walk down and up steps. Didn't bother me 'cause I'm only 75. A number of less limber guests had no trouble. We will come back here for lunch next time through! read more

The salads, soups, and sandwiches are great! They have good selection and the best location with outside dining and the creek!! You just have to try it!! Especially if the weather is nice!! read more

Food amazing, service outstanding and wonderful setting. We can't wait to go back. The Reuben was outstanding. Chicken salad very good but heavy on the spices. read more

This is a really cute little place. We were driving back to GA from TN and wanted somewhere simple to stop and have lunch. My friend found this place on Yelp and away we went. It's as the name suggests, next to a creek. It made for a nice atmosphere while we ate outside. The menu is light fare of sandwiches and salads. We both had a chicken salad sandwich, which came with chips. It was more than enough food, and the bill barely came to $12. What a deal for two of us! read more

Local outdoor cafe with a light menu that includes a lengthy selection of sandwiches, fresh salads and homemade soups. Fast friendly service. Reasonable prices. Glad we found this delightful lunch cafe. read more