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

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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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'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

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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Great concept, good food, awesome service and plenty of room to seat and enjoy a good lunch with friends and family. Been wanting to try this place for a while and finally had the opportunity so here is my review. I had the salad chicken sandwich only comes with lettuce no tomato sadly no bagels that's why they getting 4 stars The pastries are good I had the cinnamon roll and didn't finish it cuz they are extremely sweet but pretty good with my coffee They have a back patio with seating under shady trees so that to me is a plus. One constructive criticism is to maybe spray for wasp to keep control otherwise they will be on u. The star of the day goes to Chloe and Jake their service is friendly, cool and awesome. read more

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Brownies were delicious! Ruben was superb. Monte Cristo was good. Curry chicken salad was good, though the grapes are not cut. I had 2 huge grapes in my sandwich. If they were cut into fourths, or even just in halves, it would be much safer and would disperse the sweetness throughout the bites, which the sandwich could really use. Service was on-point! Ordered at the counter. Found a table. Coffee came out a minute after we sat and our food came out about 5 minutes later...and this was around noon! After eating, my daughter, husband, and I all needed to use the restroom. They are located in an atrium between Meridee's and another restaurant. Husband walked in the men's and walked out. He said the restroom was a disaster and he didn't want to be in there any longer than he had to. Daughter and I walked in the women's. No paper towels. TP on the floor. Trash cans overflowing. I mentioned all of this to a worker and she said they aren't in charge of the bathrooms and she would have to call someone on the phone to come take care of it. I think that is ridiculous. What if the bathroom was really, really bad? Customers would just have to close their eyes, hold their noses, and pray they don't touch or step in anything? Needless to say, we left there and found cleaner, fully-stocked restrooms to use. read more

I was visiting Nashville and a close friend recommended Merridee's Breadbasket. We we were in Franklin for another purpose so it was nice to just pop in somewhere close for lunch. I ordered the quiche and was quite disappointed when all I received was a side plate with a small piece of quiche on it. I was surprised it didn't come with a little small salad or a piece of bread. When I realized that's all it was, I got back up and order a side of sourdough toasts. It took a while to receive and didn't bring it with butter so I had to wait again for that. By the time it came I was already done with my quiche because I didn't want it to get cold. My mom got the tortilla soup and said it was decent. I gave it three stars though because the French silk pie was very good. The molasses cookie and peanut butter cookie were both rather dry but still good. I'm guessing they were probably sitting out for a while. Maybe I just made the wrong choice or came in on an off day? The other reviews all made this place sound very good! read more

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I come to Merridees regularly now so I feel as if its only fair I up my rating to reflect how much I enjoy this place. Its full of southern comfort when it comes to the food yes, but also the people are wonderful. Coffee is self serve, they bring your food to you happily, and you can tell its just a classic spot in downtown Franklin. I have gotten everything from a Monte Cristo, cinnamon rolls, egg & cheese biscuit, pumpkin pie, etc. The food is above average and the coffee is always great. They typically have normal coffee, but also a "special" flavor such as todays cinnamon/vanilla/caramel blend which was fantastic. My favorite things I've eaten have to be any biscuit item they have, and their pumpkin icebox pie.... Buy the two together in the same meal and wow. Overall, I cannot recommend this great breakfast/lunch spot enough to those in search of all the classic foods of the South.... and bread! read more

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

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Good lunch spot in Franklin. Loved the broad menu, yet still featuring the "go to" specials to capture the essence of their specialty. My bride went with the Turkey & Honey Crescent ($5) and enjoyed the flavor but would have liked more ingredients offered at a higher price. I went with the Spicy Chicken Wrap ($10) and it was spot on....and a very generous portion. The dining area was casual with an authentic "old time" feel. Friendly service from Avery! read more

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Not one bad thing to say about this place. Everything was sooo good! Our first time here. Definitely a place we will frequent. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Build your own omelette, hash brown casserole, The Sourdough (sandwich), chess pie, and a cherry turnover (gone!) - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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

Charming downtown location with plenty of space inside. We loved the old wood floors and overall layout. Delicious baked breads and treats (of course) and decent cafe-style breakfast. The breakfast burrito was OK (sort of plain) but anything that features their scratch made bread (like french toast) is a home run! read more

Merridee's is awesome. The vibe is authentic and homey. The staff is kind and friendly. The food is awesome. They homemake a lot of their food and I love that. They were able to accommodate gluten-free with their own gluten-free bread which was amazing. Highly recommend the fruit tea as well. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Ultimate Club on gluten-free bread - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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

We were lured in by the baked goods but disappointed by the food. When we first arrived we did not realize we needed to order and then sit. The woman at the counter did not assist much in alleviating (we had to ask if we needed to be seated and so on). We both got the five point much to our disappointment. The eggs were OK but a little greasy and the hashbrowns were something I'd never encountered. I don't even know what to say except post a picture. The biscuit wasn't bad. Sadly, we won't be coming back. Such a disappointment. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - Hash brown casserole that's far too thick and is instead much more like mashed potatoes. Is it cooked to temperature? - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Did we miss something???? How is this place still in business????? We ordered our pastries, and took a bit within seconds of ordering them, and I swear, these tasted 3 days old. They were hard and difficult to chew. Like...a homemade pastry had to be nawed at to get a bite they were so hard. My husband, who will eat almost anything, got a piece of coffee cake. It also tasted STALE, and he threw it out. He eats everything....... This was also at 9 am, so everything should have been fresh, but it all tasted 3 days old. I've had better food at a gas station. The place was overcrowded, really bad seating choices with outdated, tiny, hard chairs. People were just hanging around making it difficult to walk around. I see other people have had good experiences, so I'm not sure why it was just soooooo awful, but we will skip this place and head to the better bakery around the corner next time. read more

Eggs ordered medium were over hard. Hashbrown casserole was burnt. Biscuit was quite possibly the worst I've ever had (and I've had a lot of Marine Corps, Army & Navy chow). The cinnamon twist was either burnt or at least a day old. Noise level is high. Will NOT be back. Puckett's next door is far better. read more

Great place for breakfast. Must get the hashbrowns casserole. They have massive, delicious pastries as well.

To say I love this place is an understatement. We had people bring over some items from here for a recent family event, and everything we had was truly amazing. Everything from the sweet almond roll to the savory rosemary sourdough was truly fantastic. I can't wait to try more when I am back in Franklin. read more

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

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I really wanted to give you less than 3 stars but I just can't do it cause I've been coming here since you opened probably 40 years ago and there really is some fantastic food. However, your prices keep going up and the portions keep getting smaller. Keep that in mind first timers. I absolutely have loved your soups for years and basically plan my trips around which soup is available that day but it's gotten ridiculous. I know it's Franklin and you gotta charge Franklin prices but you sold me 3 "bowls" of soup that would be considered cups anywhere else for $15, $4.95 a bowl? Come on now!!!!! read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - This is $15 worth of soup. $4.95 for a cup? A cup? The low ball glass is for comparison. - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

My husband and I have been here many times. This restaurant is full of bakery surprises! The staff is always delightful, but Bennett is a guy that goes above and beyond the call of duty! One dinner dish that I absolutely love is their pot roast and of course you have to get the mashed potatoes (they are out of this world)! The restaurant itself is simple, it's like taking a stroll back in time. It makes me think of a place Aunt Bee would have had in todays world. Oh and their Viking Bread is out of this world. All in all, it's a down home experience that everyone should try out. read more

Stunning bakery in the heart of Franklin. The chicken salad on egg bread is delicious! Their fruit tea is super yummy too! The staff is very friendly & sitting down to eat, looking around the bakery is fantastic! Bread baskets everywhere, old hardwood floors. It smells delicious & feels like history. read more

Merridee's is a good spot for breakfast or lunch. They have some very good sandwiches, and nice baked treats as well. Their Ultimate Club sandwich is a highlight for sure. The burger was just OK to me, but overall the food is good. In my experience the service has always been helpful and friendly. The place can get super noisy, especially back near the kitchen. The walls there don't go all the way up to the ceiling, and it always sounds like someone is smashing pots and pans around trying to make as much noise as possible. It can be very distracting, so I really wish they would get this under control. read more

First of all - I have had many sandwiches as probably a lot of you have as well, but you have yet to taste the best one out in Franklin, TN. Location - I am from Florida so I am not very good with directions but we found a parking garage near the place and it was literally across from it. It was such a cute shop with a farmhouse feel. Personnel - There were a lot of people working but they were all so nice and quick. I really valued how they were willing to wait for us as we read the menu. Food quality - the picture does not do justice to what that sanwich was. It was so buttery in a good way and with simply ingredients it tasted REALLY GOOD. My hubby got a Salmon sandwich amd he will probably review as well. So good. I have not had a better turkey sandwich. Price - It was a tad pricey. All sandwiches varied from $8-$10. The one I got was $9.75. But it was worth the money. Drinks were expensive so we just got water with it. :) Would I go again? I SURE WOULD. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves good simple foods that taste really good. read more

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

The stuffed french toast was incredible!! It was very rich and filling. I got it with bacon. The bacon was overcooked, the type that breaks right off in your mouth with no effort of tearing it with your teeth. The ambiance of the place was very nice and it was pretty. There were around six tables occupied at 7:10 AM on a Thursday. There was a lot of seating though. Unfortunately the espresso machine was broken so I didn't get to try a latte. They had a large selection of baked goods. read more

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

I went because of the hash brown reviews and they did not disappoint. I got the Quiche which was delicious, cheese with a tasty herb blend. My husband got the omelet, it was plenty of fillings. Even the coffee was on point, I got Red "something" coffee, maybe planet, anyway it was delicious. Only eyebrow raise was the BAKED oatmeal, it was just not for me but the flavor was good. read more

We stopped in for lunch while visiting Nashville. You order at the counter and then find a table which was a bit tricky since the line was out the door. The tables weren't cleaned off but a worker apologized for that and said they were short staffed. I ordered the ultimate club and my husband ordered the Monte cristo. The sandwiches were delicious and packed full of meat and come with a bag of chips. I wish we could have gotten some of the deserts but we were flying home that evening. If ever in town again, I would definitely go back to try something else off the menu. read more

Have visited several times in the past. Pies are great. Had brownies today and they were terrible. Tasted old, dry and very stale.

Merridees is a very good bakery that also sells food. Food, not so good. Sausage was warm, eggs greasy and hard, hash browns were burnt and heavily salted. We couldn't eat them. Biscuits were very good. read more

A friend recommended that I stop by Merridee's Breadbasket for some baked goods. Everything is made from scratch and they were voted best bakery in Williamson County for three years in a row. The bakery was filled with fresh made cakes, cookies, pies, breads, brownies, pastries and more. I purchased a couple of chocolate brownies, two molasses cookies and two oatmeal raisin pecan cookies. The brownies were rich, moist and very delicious. The molasses cookies were flat and the sugar was almost caramelized around the edges. The taste was amazing and something that I would purchase many times over. Nobody thought that the oatmeal raisin pecan cookies were special. They were crumbly and the flavor was dull. It's a hard pass. read more

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Service is fast, even when its crowded. Really fresh berries and beets in this salad. Consistent in quality. read more

Merridee's Breadbasket - If you love a really good beet salad, look no further!! - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I have been here many times. The food is fabulous, the service is great. The only downfall is seating. It does get busy at times and can be tricky to find seating. read more

Came here for lunch with my wife and we both had some of the best sandwiches we have ever eaten! At first I thought $9-$10 was a bit pricey for a sandwich with no sides, but after eating, it was an experience I would've probably paid even more for. The bread is homemade to start with. Moist and fluffy and buttery! You can't go wrong with any of their bread choices. My sandwich was the grilled salmon sandwich that came with a super delicious spicy feta cheese spread. So much flavor between the bread, the salmon, and the spread. My wife got the Turkey Club which came triple stacked with delicious turkey and bacon and cheese. And don't forget the bread. They call it the breadbasket for a reason! All in all, we left very satisfied and can't wait to return! For what this little place is trying to be, they hit it out the park. read more

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Walk in and you think, "this is gonna be good!" Unfortunately, it does not live up to expectations. Ordered their sausage egg bread. It was microwaved to the point the eggs were inedible. Also had a piece of coffee cake that was very stale and dry. Disappointing read more

Mom and pop breakfast/bakery spot in downtown Franklin, it's one of our favorite places for brunch. Dare I say some of the best biscuits we've ever had?! My husband and I get the Viking and 5 Point. I've also had their pan seared salmon and salad for lunch and it was excellent. Great portion sizes, food is always consistent. Fyi, this place is usually pretty busy on the weekends. Highly recommend! read more

Exceptional! The only complaint is that everything they offer looks so good, I can never decide what to order. I can't order everything that looks good to me or I'd weight 1000 lbs! I love this place, and YOU will too! read more

I used to live in Franklin. My wife and I came to Merridee's every Saturday morning. We loved it. Great breakfast, great pasties, great coffee. My, how times have changed. Back in town on business, I came back in on this rainy morning, hoping for a little warmth from the past. This place is NOTHING like it used to be. The staff was not warm and friendly (like they used to be), the food - even the pastries - is fine. Not bad per se, but not good. And the coffee, while it's a flavor I used to like and still do - was not hot. AT ALL. How hard is it to keep coffee hot? The whole experience this morning was very disappointing. But I guess that stands to reason - Merridee's has fallen in with the rest of downtown Franklin - fine, but just not near as charming as it used to be. read more

05/04/2021 We were walking aimlessly in Franklin, TN. I smelled chocolate chips cookies and followed my nose to Merridee's Breadbasket. I didn't find cookies, but discovered a really cool bakery. Hidden on a side street off of Main St in Historic Downtown Franklin (store is on 110 4th Ave S, Franklin TN 37064). Locals seem to know it well, unless you're adventurous and willing to walk every block... you could possibly miss this place. The place is more than a bakery. They serve breakfast from 7am to 11am and lunch from 11am to 5pm. You order your food and pay at the counter, then find available seating yourself. A waiter or waitress then brings the food to your table. Seemed odd to us, maybe its because of Covid?? We didn't ask, because we were hungry, lol. Nonetheless the staff is helpful, very friendly and most important the food was great. read more

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Merridee's Breadbasket is a darling place to grab a delicious lunch. I ordered the house special, a chicken salad sandwich on sourdough with chips and a slice of French silk pie for $9.99. The chicken salad sandwich was incredible. I love the recipe, it tasted very fresh and light. My sister ordered the tuna melt and we shared the fr nah silk pie slice. We thoroughly enjoyed everything and recommend Merridee's to anyone looking for a great meal. read more

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