Best cheese grits I've had anywhere in the US. Multi-ingredient recipe, including at least two…read morecheeses. Pro tip: get a side of bacon for dipping into the grits. Inside+outdoor seating. We sat outside with our dog.

I love the Merc. It holds good memories for me. The bread is homemade and they put black olives…read morewith their pimento cheese. And gotta have fruit tea.

When I scanned the reviews of potential local restaurants I wanted to visit for breakfast, I was…read moresurprised to find my name already on the Half Way listing. Then....I saw that my review was a decade ago! (That was back when it was a little farther out of town and in a smaller place. So, I came back, anew, to enjoy again. Hands down, this is a friendly establishment with a staff that is welcoming, polite, helpful...and ready to serve you. The interior is open and sports a nostalgic look with large tables accompanied by old (but sturdy) mismatched, carved-high back chairs. Yes, you can sit by yourself, but if it's busy....scoot over and invite a new friend to join you. Most tables seat 6 or 8 -- more "communal" style in a sense. Step up to the counter and order from the solid, albeit mundane, menu: eggs to order, meat side, potatoes, biscuit & toast...gravy if you like. They'll bring it to your table. Nothing fancy. My wife's eggs were scrambled, but not fluffy....rather flat like an unfilled omelet. My over easy eggs were close to perfection and oozed a rich yolk sauce on my deep fried potato cake. Yes, I would have preferred authentic hash browns or "home fries". But this worked for the occasion. Biscuits were buttery and tender. Coffee - average. Sausage patty appeared to be cut from a commercial roll - fried well and tasty. My wife's bacon was absolutely to her liking (hard to get right sometimes). But her's was spot on: very crisp, not burned. Lots of grab and go sandwiches for sale....check out other reviews and photos. Before you leave, pick up a couple of fried pies. (Ten yeara ago I had the peach - yummy. This timr we took home both apple and cherry. Slightly - not overly sweet fillings and a great afternoon treat. Dough was slightly different this visit. (You can see that in my pics...if Yelp still has them available.) As for the "Market" aspect of the name....that is a bit of a mystery - not a lot of market goods were readily visible. Oh!...be careful parking. The unmarked "street side" parking is tight and cars can come barreling down Hill Street. There is apparently more parking on the back side (towards downtown area). All-in-all the vibe was a bit like my Grandma's Country Store (1940-50s) a place where I was born and raised...friendly, comforting, congenial. And, a return for lunch is in order - the menu sounds inviting ... I hope another 10 years doesn't pass before I make it back for that. PS: very clean restrooms available too.

It's good everything the service is great but don't go until they do repairs due to a fire this…read moreweek! ITS CLOSED!!

Goodness gracious! These are not your run-of-the-mill (aka ain't your granny's) hot dogs and brats…read more In a word: unique, savory, sweet, smoky, delicious. Ok, that was 5 words. And I'll bet you can find even more descriptive accolades in your own vocab as soon as you try them. Bite into the tender and unusual diamond-scored nine inch (!) dog and you'll immediately realize this is neither the texture nor flavor of a traditional dog. It's something else altogether. I chose the "Whiskey Dog", soaked in Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Whiskey, topped with grilled onions, shredded cheese, and their "signature sauce". And, FYI there are lots of other toppings from which to choose.) I truly have no words to adequately describe the combination of flavors and textures....save for umami, sweet, crunchy, hint of smooth, melting cheese shards, grilled to oh-such-goodness. I had a side of one of my favorites: yuca fries. Oh!!! Take me back to my very early days as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia! Crispy fry-like staves perfectly seasoned on the outside and tender-hot pillowy inside. I simply cannot wait to return and try some of the other incredible offerings. (Right now I'm thinking Bison Dog - another favorite carnivore treat of mine....maybe a 'brisket' brat.) You know, maybe I'll order for the whole family and we'll have a share-a-thon of these delightful creations from Jim and Stella (owners) at Smokey Doggs. Update: Today I had a bison, dog with grilled onions, sweet, relish, and their signature Colombian special sauce. Oh my! So good. Please sir, may I have another...(or two!)

This is ironically one of the best hot dogs I've had. My experience with their food truck has been…read moreeasy and quick. Very good service and nice people.

My favorite barbecue place for sure! Best in Franklin. Good service, great food. Highly recommend.read more

Absolutely have to give a shout out to Strouds for their incredibly great service late yesterday…read more (Saturday) I needed a quick dinner for family, including grandsons and decided Strouds would be the place to go. Realizing they were going to be closing in 45 minutes we hustled to get there and made it just in time. ...That is... Just in time to join the fairly large group that was already packing the place ... and the four cars in line waiting for pick up. Uh oh! (It's generally not usually this busy when we go, but today was an exception.) Fortunately, we were hoping for ribs and they still had some left. (Star number one). We hoped for smoked wings. (Star number two.) Pulled chicken and pulled the pork earned star number three. Add on a bonus half star for chicken tenders and another star and a half for incredibly prompt service, especially under the circumstances. Without a doubt, this was one of the best trips to Strouds we've had in the eleven years or so we have been coming here. (I did not realize it had been that long until I saw the date on one of my first reviews of Strouds.) Even with the rush that they were experiencing near the end of the day, they provided service that was exceptional! And they provided food that was just as great! Pulled pork and chicken were both moist and tender. And the portions were generous enough for us to have a second meal today. Wings were heavily smoked and coated with a slightly pepper sauce delicious. (These had a great flavor as a cold treat the day after, but didn't hold up as well in terms of texture. Still delicious.) The vinegar based slaw - my wife's absolute favorite - was true to form. Baked beans were thick, the way I really like them, and were nestled in a savory sauce. One little added treat are the slightly crunchy, very small bits of sweet onion that add some zest to this delicious side. Cornbread Johnny cakes are just so so. And the chicken tenders are about the same - actually too much breading for one grandson. But the flavor and moisture is still there in the meat. Fries were great in the store, hot and crispy as we tasted them. But they didn't hold as well for the ride home. The baked potato on the other hand held up very well, smothered in pulled pork; it's become one of my favorites. Ribs were thick, well cooked, and enjoyed by everyone around our dinner table. The tender meat on these dry rub gems literally fell off the bone. (By the way, these are only available Friday and Saturday) As I mentioned, the portions are generous and for us provided and additional meal plus a snack. (Yeah, we over ordered. And I'm so glad we did.)

Came in late on a Saturday afternoon for a casual lunch with my husband, and was not disappointed…read more Located in a strip mall ish setting, it's quaint and charming, a typical Tennessee no frills establishment. They have flavored syrups you can add to your sodas, ice cream if you want a sweet treat after- truly delightful to find a little restaurant like this. Walked in pleasantly as soon as we entered, she was willing to answer any questions about the menu and brought the food to us when we sat on the back patio. I had the buffalo chicken wrap, husband had the hot chicken Caesar wrap- both were sooooooo delicious if not a wee bit messy be prepared to use napkins! The coleslaw inside of mine was sooooooo good, the mixture of flavors was incredible. Definitely a nice lil joint for a chill meal, will absolutely be coming back.

Food was ok. The chicken made me sick after a while, however the taste makes up for it. I keep…read morecoming back!

Jambox is such a fun place! The decor is awesome with a wall full of cassette tapes and boomboxes…read morethat gives the restaurant a really unique vibe. The playlist was great and made the whole experience even better. The service was top-notch. Every staff member was so friendly, and several of them came by to check that everything tasted good and that we had everything we needed. That level of hospitality really stood out. And the food... wow! The sandwiches were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was also spotless, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, this place is an easy 10/10. Great atmosphere, amazing service, delicious food, and a very clean restaurant. We'll definitely be back!

Visited Jam Box Sandwiches and immediately loved the atmosphere. The place is beautifully decorated…read morewith old-school radios, cassette tapes, and music memorabilia, creating a fun retro vibe. I really appreciated how they brought an old-school music theme into the interior design. The sandwiches were just as impressive as the ambiance. One thing that stood out was the bread--soft, fresh, and easy to digest, which made the sandwiches even more enjoyable. I ordered the Californication Jam Sandwich, which comes with pulled chicken, pepper jack cheese, jalapeño slaw, Doritos, and red hot chili pepper jam. It was absolutely delicious. The jam added the perfect amount of spice and tied all the flavors together beautifully. I also tried the Classic Hero Sandwich, which was equally satisfying and packed with flavor. Overall, this is a unique sandwich spot with great food, creative menu items, and a memorable atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll be returning to!

Sitting at Geodis after Dash the Castle and had to RAVE about the best sandwiches…read more I didn't run - my husband did and he doesn't get to cheat often and was waiting for a sandwich after the race and it did not disappoint! He doesn't like coleslaw but got the Cuban South and said he could eat the coleslaw with that sauce on it any time! It was so good. Cuban-like without being a hot pressed sandwich and was perfect cheat after the dash. I got the Alabama white chicken and WHEW- it was PACKED with flavor! It was tender chicken, the sauce was flavorful, and the bread was perfect. These are huge sandwiches and don't need a side but I got cucumber and watermelon salad (I wanted a little salt so some feta would be nice but not sad at all)!! So so good and well worth all of it!!

Real good grub!! At…read morea catered event in Nashville - real friendly folks cooking and serving from the truck! My personal favorites were the pulled pork nachos and the cubano sandwich. The nachos were loaded with pork and tasty bbq sauce - the cubano was in a great bread and just a gut filling flavor bomb! Portions feed 2 normal folks or one slightly inebriated big guy :-)

First timers I've heard nothing but great things…read more Did not disappoint Food came out pretty quickly Staff is so welcoming and all very friendly The only complaint I have is the parking is very small and we had to park down the street and walk kind of far But other than that clean restaurant Definitely will be back

My family and I frequent this location and whenever we enter we see the brightest smile from our…read morefavorite cashier Kirsten! I'm telling you, they should give that queen a raise! She's so sweet, very knowledgeable about the company and the menu! She makes our dining experience out as a busy mom and wife worth it at the end or middle of a very busy week! Ambiance is it!