Merridee's Breadbasket delivers everything you hope for in a beloved Franklin staple -- amazing food, a warm neighborhood feel, and service that makes you want to return. I visited with my dad and my young daughter, and it ended up being the highlight of our morning. We ordered the quiche and bacon, and both were outstanding. The quiche was savory and delicious with the perfect texture, and the bacon was thick-cut and cooked to perfection. The coffee was excellent and paired beautifully with the meal. The atmosphere is charming and inviting -- rustic brick walls, cozy seating, and a buzzing local energy that feels authentic, not manufactured. It's an ideal spot for families, breakfast dates, or anyone who simply appreciates well-made food in a place with soul. Merridee's is the kind of place that earns its loyal fan base. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend! read more

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This is a great little stop. After playing pickleball nearby, we stopped in for lunch where I got a chef salad and a cinnamon bun. The salad was fresh with clearly house made dressing and an abundance of super chilled toppings. The pastries are fresh and delicious and I don't really think we can go wrong. I got mine warmed which was totally the right decision. There are tons of places to sit at and its a seat yourself kind of thing after you order at the counter. Servers are friendly and food came out quick. read more

Chicken salad is still the best. I got egg salad on sour dough and it was delicious. Had to get the chocolate silk pie too. Service was fast and friendly still. We love the old building which it is located, very cool. read more

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Stopped through to grab lunch on our TN road trip based on ratings. What a disappointment. The woman at counter who took our order wore a scowl on her face and was curt. The sandwiches were average and the pastries (we got 4 for sampling) were dry and all tasted similar. Would not go back. read more

Another local staple that consistently has great food and service! Stopped in for breakfast and love that you can serve yourself coffee. Coffee is usually good here! We started with their pecan roll (ask for it warm) and it was delicious. Tried the chocolate croissant and will say, it's one of the better croissants I have had around here. Didn't expect it from here but will definitely order again Split their Sourdough Breakfast sandwich and highly recommend. It was delicious and they have good sourdough! Plus the tomato was really good too. Also split the Hash brown Casserole which is one of the best ones in Franklin! Service was great - they are always attentive. I will say the AC must have been down that day because it was warm in there. That's the first time we have experienced that issue. But otherwise always a great spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - The Sourdough and Hash brown Casserole - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I stumble upon this spot while walking around a lovely neighborhood in Franklin. I went in for a coffee and ordered a medium latte, while my friend got a medium cappuccino. I also tried the key lime pie and it was so good! The staff were friendly and very attentive. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, and the bakery itself is spacious with lots of food and pastries options. I'll definitely be back! read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Adorable facade and interior! Quaint! Upon entering, girl at counter was miserable! Not a smile. No "welcome in". When I asked if we seat ourselves she said "yeah, but you order here." Still no smile. What ever happened to southern hospitality. She needs to be back in the kitchen away from customers! The young man that delivered our food was lively, welcoming and friendly. First impressions are everything!!!! read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Biscuits and gravy - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Had a salad sampler with raisin bread for lunch there one day when Puckett's next door was closed for a server's meeing. I am going back to Meredee's to get a whole loaf of raisin bread abut they have plenty of other delicious items to choose from. A winner!! read more

Just ate here your food was excellent chicken salad sandwich was excellent We also had a sample plate was excellent love the poppyseed dressing. It was the best. My brother-in-law went crazy over it. We didn't leave anything on the plate. Everybody was so friendly unplugged. The ambience was wonderful here such a small town. Thanks again for the wonderful time. read more

The food was really good! Maybe the best French dip I've ever had. My husband really liked their coffee and their sweet tea was the perfect level of sweetness (at least perfect for someone from OK) read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Sampler Plate with sourdough substituted for the cinnamon raisin bread - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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The smell of fresh baked goods greets you before you even set foot inside. Breakfast was so delicious, followed up by shopping the local shops around town. Definitely need to stop by if you're ever in the area. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket offers some nice food options for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner right in the middle of Downtown Franklin which makes it a very convenient spot to drop into while also being near a lot of other great options. They are closed on Sundays then are open 7am till 5pm on weekdays and 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The evening hours are on the very early side for dinner for many people and especially for me. You order at the counter here and the food tends to get to your table really fast. During the weekends it really seems to get crowded in this area and plenty of places including Merridee's can have long lines of people waiting to get inside. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) I've only managed a few visits here over the years and never have been able to visit during the more crowded weekend times but I've certainly witnessed the very long line of folks waiting to get inside here on the weekends. Overall I tend to find this spot fits in best for me during lunch. read more

My wife and I were in Franklin for a family gathering. We stopped in Merridee's for lunch. I was hoping for brunch, but we had missed the cutoff. This is a bakery that has expanded into several surrounding storefronts downtown, so it had a really mixed vibe. You order at the register, take a number, and try to find an open table. The place was busy! I ordered a club sandwich and chips with a soda. I will be thinking of that sandwich for some time to come. Yum! My wife ordered hash brown casserole and a blueberry muffin. The muffin was great, but the hash brown was overcooked and pretty blah. Other than a friendly food runner, there was no wait staff to comment on. Merridee's was pretty good. I would definitely like to go back and try it again. read more

Great place for breakfast-located in downtown Franklin. Ordered the croissant sandwich- lots of bacon, Swiss cheese and egg - very hearty. I bought the cinnamon streusel bread for dessert- yum. Highly recommend Merridee's! read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Cinnamon Streusel bread - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Would not recommend the Sausage Breakfast Braid. Dough is very chewy and bland. Not fresh. It is like it just came out of the microwave. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Sausage Breakfast Braid - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Merridee's Breadbasket is a place I've always passed in Franklin, and I finally decided to try it after hearing such great things. It was quite busy on a Saturday, but that's a good thing! The spot is very cute inside, and looks just like the name. I ordered the Ultimate Club. The bread is to die for. It made the sandwich. I'm a sucker for honey mustard on my sandwiches, and that hit the spot. We decided to sit out on their patio where there was plenty of seating which I was worried about when we first got there. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Ultimate Club sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I met the owner of Merridee's and he invited me to his restaurant !! I ordered the quiche plate with a side salad and mashed potatoes. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS. Oh my goodness. The service was fast. The ambiance was very warm and casual. I am DEFINITELY COMING back again read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - 3 cheese quiche with a side House Salad and mashed potatoes - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Meridee's has been a fixture in downtown Franklin for years. It gains its popularity from fresh made deserts, breads, pastries, to all the ingredients that are used on their sandwiches and in their breakfast items, soups, and salads. I am a local and should frequent this place much more often and plan to in the future. It's a great place to eat alone, with a friend, or with a group of people. No matter where you sit, it's like being in your own kitchen... The decor makes it a very homey atmosphere. It's a small setting with limited seating, so it's very crowded during prime breakfast and lunch hours. It does tend to get noisy with all the people in such close proximity of each other. So, don't plan on having a very private meeting or conversation when you dine here. You order and pay at the register. Staff brings food to your table, but you do your own refills at the drink station. Parking can be a pain and hard to find near Merridee's, but there is a free garage if spaces are available. I usually get the SAMPLER PLATE for  $11.69 because I like a variety. It has of Chicken salad, Tuna salad, Egg salad, House fruit parfait, and Cinnamon Raisin bread. They will even let you switch breads and spreads upon request. Their Curry Chicken salad and Pimento cheese is good too. They have a variety of other sandwiches that are very tempting to the taste buds. If you aren't in the mood for any of that, Merridee's also serves pot roast daily with several homemade vegetables to choose from. I suggest trying their Fruit tea. They say they use decaffeinated tea with 9 different fruit juices for the taste, that is very refreshing & delectable. Meridee's has been featured on national tv several times, so it attracts visitors from all over the US. It is also been voted best bakery several times in our hometown. Another fun fact about this restaurant demonstrates baking as a tradition in the original owner's family, because her grandmother was head cook for the Pillsbury family. Great place to be able to say, you've been there! Pics taken from sources online. read more

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The food was delicious. I was surprised to not get a refill on my coffee or water. Sat in back dining room and it is super loud back there from I guess the kitchen. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - French Toast. - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Great place with tasty breakfast and quick service. The scramble was hearty and filling. Eggs dishes were also good. Baked goods like amazing! Nice stop in Franklin read more

The classic breakfast sandwich was incredible and unforgettable! Imagine a super soft, melt in your mouth combination of grilled cheese, egg and sausage- I'm still thinking about how delicious it was. Just a heads up, the service is basic: you order at the counter and grab your own utensils, napkins etc. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - The classic on a croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Breakfast love*** Definitely will stop again. Service is at the counter where you order and they give you a number and bring your food to the table (beverages are self serve). The vegetarian breakfast sandwich is outstanding. Best thing is no egg! I guess if you want that they can add but it's so nice they have a lovely breakfast sandwich on fantastic fresh bread, yummy veggies and cooked to perfection. The meat lover at the table had the Viking and enjoyed. Don't miss the hashbrown casserole. It's totally a great addition to your meal. Friendly service and nice homey dining room. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Hashbrown Side of Hashbrown Casserole - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Adorable, bustling little bakery/cafe. Order at the counter style with so many yummy offerings. I went for the daily quiche special, which was quiche Lorraine--paired with a side salad with blue cheese. So creamy and savory and the greens paired perfectly. We found a table quickly, despite how busy it was, and the food came out lickety split. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. Will return if I'm in the area!!! Would like to try their bakery items next time as well. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Very friendly place. Hubby had Five Points and I had the Stuffed French Toast with Bacon. Yummy!! The baked goodies in the display case makes me want several to go orders. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Stuffed French Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Our favorite place we went to in Franklin! I could've gotten that club sandwich every single meal. read more

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I'd eat there again but probably will go w/ a baked treat. I can make this at home for cheaper than $19. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - The 4th Avenue w/ added bacon on the side. - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

We heard that this restaurant was started by a famous chef so we picked it for lunch as tourists traveling around Franklin. The order counter was slow, but the food delivery was fast. The Monte Cristo sandwich was different than I expected, with a lot of powdered sugar, but really good, and I recommend the side salad which is quite large. The ambience is rustic, but fits the old town style. read more

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I ordered the club sandwich. Side of chips. My friend ordered the chicken pot pie came and it came with Mac and cheese and green beans. She said they tasted as if they were heated up in a microwave. She wasn't impressed. Her husband ordered the tuna sandwich . It was tiny!! I liked my sandwich, though. Lots of tables empty. But not cleared yet. They were busy. And maybe understaffed. The pastry looked good when we ordered it. But they also microwaved it too long so it was tough. Don't think we'll be back. read more

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We randomly chose this place to each lunch in Franklin and were soooo happy. Reasonable prices, good menu with lots of options, lots of seating, and the BAKED GOODS! I had the quiche of the day (sausage mushroom yum) and the hashbrown casserole (really REALLY peppery, probably wouldn't get again even though it was good because it gave me a stomachache). Companions had soup and salad and loved it. Took a quiche home to eat in the condo for breakfast. What a fun place! Seat yourself, order at the counter and food is brought to you. There was some outdoor seating but not a lot. read more

Love this place! Live out of state and would love to to be able to buy their coffee! Anyone know who the supplier is? Thank you in advance. read more

Surprisingly mediocre. Two people at our table had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Both people said "really dry". I had the ham and cheese crescent sandwich. Bread was really tough. Like when you microwave something too long. Hint. On the bright side, Mac and cheese side was the best part of the meal. read more

I'm sooo sad to see this once great place has gone so down hill. It's obvious that there's no one overseeing things! My faves- the crescents were obviously microwaved and were rubbery and the pasta salad that I used to love has been redone- my fruit salad was sub par. Sad to see this! And the staff was not the friendly ones I remember. Get it together read more

This is a great place to start a day in Franklin or before checking out nearby Leiper's Fork. There's a free parking garage across the street which is nice. The menu is essentially a-la carte, so craft yourself a nice breakfast or brunch. It's cute, clean and efficient. We found Franklin a refreshing place to spend a day outside of Nashville itself- great shops, friendly folks. read more

I opted for the Bennetts scramble. Eggs, sausage, spinach, onion and white cheddar. YES PLEASE. Very flavorful. Loved the sausage in it. Don't forget the hashbrown casserole. read more

Wow. Just Wow. I can't find a single thing I dislike except for the long line!! What a treasure. Even the Gluten-Free breads are amazing! read more

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Of all the times I have been to Merridee's I absolutely cannot complain. Sometimes the wait is a little long (weekends), but the food and service make up for it. From breakfast to lunch the food has been constantly good. On one of the last visits we had the Sampler Plate (chicken & egg salad, fruit parfait and cinnamon raisin bread). It is supposed to come with tuna salad as well, but I do not like tuna salad so I asked them to 86 the tuna on my order. We also got the Monte Christo which was so delicious. The general ambiance is country: blue and white picnic style tablecloths and all. They have a wide variety of freshly baked goods and coffees. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Monte Cristo - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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TOP NOTCH!!! I had the Ultimate Club Sandwich, delicious!! The hubs had the Spicy chicken wrap, also delicious!(I tried it) we didn't get the chips with our order, I got a fruit cup( the picker knew how to pick) fruit was fresh and sweet, not like other places that have their fruit all hard when you bite into it, this was very enjoyed, I didn't want it to stop! The Hubs hit the side salad which looked like a regular sized salad, nothing small about it! Anyways the place was packed , and rightly so! The prices are excellent (no wonder it was packed) and the food was GREAT! Service was great, no complaints at all! Will be baaaaaack!! I wanna come for breakfast next time!! read more

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I think an amazing bakery ought to be able to produce better biscuits. They have changed them several times over the years and still can't get it right. read more

This place is a must for fans of all things baked! My family and I came here initially for lunch, but left with two loaves of happiness. I got the pot roast sandwich and my wife got the ultimate club. I tried both and both we're delicious! The pot roast was amazing; huge chunks of juicy beef topped with spicy aioli on super soft bread. The club was great and enormous! We also sampled their fruit turnover and the almond swirl. A great post lunch treat! Before we left we bought two loafs of bread, egg bread and Viking bread, which we snacked on during the drive home. The egg bread was super soft and was basically what I ate for the next four days! The parking here is tough so be prepared. You'll either have to pay or get lucky and find some street parking or an open space in the lot behind the restaurant. read more

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Its sad, this place use to be good but unfortunately it's gone downhill. Most of the things we received were put in a microwave to heat it up. The bacon was also microwaved. If you enjoy getting microwave food at a breakfast restaurant that keep in mind is not the cheapest then Merridee's is for you. read more