Food was excellent, price good. Ambiance was so loud that I couldn't hear my husband sitting across the table who was talking in a normal tone. If you are noise sensitive, bring earplugs or do takeout. The noise level really interferred with enjoying our lunch.service excellent read more

Ms. Lois is a great place to go for some real good home cooking. Service is always great and friendly. Love the multiple selections for a wide variety of sides. Prices are good and food is great. read more

Very good food, friendly folk I had the country fried steak and it had very good flavor, the sides are also good too! read more

Ms Lois' - Country fried steak - Diners Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

We had a Drs appointment in Franklin and wanted to find a breakfast place and stumbled onto Ms Lois's. Great little place with friendly staff and basic breakfast offerings at very reasonable prices. Nothing fancy just good food. Will definitely return again! read more

Best food in town! She has daily specials that are like home cooked meals. Very reasonably priced. She also has the best hamburger in town!

This little "hole in the wall" hidden gem is a local favorite for lunch and breakfast. For breakfast, if Kountry Kitchen is too long of a wait, the locals usually head to Mrs. Lois', and vice versa. Located in a small strip mall on Highlands Rd, it's difficult to miss with their red umbrellas and a few customers waiting outside to be called. The wait is worth it once you are seated inside. Serving the basic food fare, their burgers are considered top notch compared to the typical nationwide chains in town. They are a small restaurant with limited seating but the wait time isn't too long. From the friendly staff to the very reasonably priced food, you are sure to get a good bang for your buck and a full gut when you visit Mrs. Lois' restaurant. read more

Great food and service. I had blackened catfish with candied yams, rice and gravy and creamed corn. My daughter had fried chicken salad. All were superb. I was a little surprised when we walked in. I thought the sign saying to wait outside was a pandemic relic, but they really mean it. The inside is cozy without much room to wait for a table. If it's chilly or wet, come prepared. All in all, a good local place. We'll be back. read more

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Love visiting this place when we are on vacation. Everyone is nice and the service is quick. Don't pass up this hole in the wall restaurant.

Food was good and served quickly. Service friendly. Relaxed atmosphere felt like home. No pretensions

Delicious comfort food. We came here for lunch and were not disappointed. I had the roast beef with mashed potatoes, green beans and cabbage, hubby had liver and onions, black eyes peas. Everything tasted fresh and like your southern grandma would have prepared it. Wait staff were friendly and refilled our glasses often. This is a small place and you don't just walk in. Get your name on the list and wait for them to come out and invite you in. read more

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Food is always good. Service is great when not crowded. Very clean.wish they had more room.

My favorite place to eat. I have never ordered anything that I didn't like. I must say, the Hamburger is the best one in Franklin. It is fantastic read more

Nooe tried it a vouoe times , mediocre at best. The panacakes are bricks heavy enough to be anxchors ! When noticed i didnt est them inwas chastized . After explaining the attitude became worse . The kitchen staff came out to confornt me . An old nasty hag got ride about it . So hence thr teoview . Your place sucks read more

Nice place with indoor and outdoor seating. Large selection on the menu, I had a burger and fries which was very good

We were in town for the gem show and Ms Lois is our go to for breakfast and lunch. The staff is absolutely incredible and so is the food. We had lunch every day we were in town at Ms. Lois'. Everything we had was delicious. I highly recommend the fried chicken sandwich. Their sides are all awesome. The coleslaw is one of my favorites. The lemon pie was a special and it was beyond words. Crust was perfect and the lemon filling was perfect as well. I highly recommend Ms. Lois'. read more

I had a phenomenal breakfast here! I found the staff to be very hospitable. The space is small, but perfect for a home-cooked diner. Follow the rules! There aren't many and they are simple. So funny to read the negative reviews here. Catch the eye of the hostess, wait your turn patiently, be nice and you will be rewarded with an absolutely delicious meal larger than what you can finish. Show your hind end and you get what you give. read more

We had a late lunch today and it was wonderful. Important: Follow the instructions and you will have a great time and enjoyment amazing meal. I had the CFS with veggies and my hubby had the blackened catfish meal with veggies. They were both so tasty and filling. Come and enjoy the local folks and food. It's a win-win. Have a great day. read more

A little whole in the wall restaurant with great homemade southern food. Staff was friendly and attentive. We had a little wait of about 15 minutes to get in but enjoyed sitting on the outside patio. read more

Same issue as Gregory. Rude. They announce to the whole restaurant that they can't seat us unless we are all here- and we were all there. When we asked if our girls could order something safely cooked due to nut allergies, they thought we were from outer space. Everybody can't accommodate we realize, but you don't have to respond with mean looks and impatience. Yeah, we left. ..Go to 828, fantastic food, nice people, and they actually act like they want your business. Imagine that. read more

It' doesn't look like much from the outside but don't let that fool you it makes up in the food and service. Super awesome place. The catfish is a must and the hush puppies. However, after tasting the bbq platter for me there could only be one winner. The bbq platter was delish. As was the bbq beans. I would skip the corn bread and get the biscuit. Other than you simply cannot go wrong with the food in this establishment. Plenty of parking. It's small so plan your dining accordingly. Can't wait to go back for breakfast which they only serve until 10:45 AM on the dot. read more

Basic heavy, calorie-rich Southern dinner food with reasonable prices, but probably would not return. Nothing flavorful really stood out for me. Limited seating area & busy, busy! But I think I gained 5 lbs by the time I walked out. read more

This was my first time visiting Franklin and my family told me about their visit to Ms Lois' last year. I had to drive home yesterday but said that I really wanted to try it, so we went for a late lunch. It did not disappoint. If you're craving some good southern food, this is a place to go. I had country-fried steak with green beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cornbread. It all hit the spot perfectly! read more

All-day menus featuring American Southern comfort fare in a homey setting with eclectic decor. Perfect place to eat and not break the bank. Place was ckean/swept. Small gem! In an older strip mall (we were looking for local.) Waitresses very nice, Drinks, menu delivered promptly. Breakfast served till 11:00 am. LOTS of choice on the menu. We chose the daily special of Roast Beef with 3 sides $8.99 (See pictures) served QUICK. The masked potatoes were the best. Gravy was...interesting. read more

Ms Lois' - Ask for the honey for that cornbread! - Diners Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Really great diner style food!! The breakfasts are incredible and plentiful. Very old school environment with southern hospitality. The staff were the best. My coffee never got even half empty !!! Love this place. read more

The best home cooked dinner we've had in a long time. Tender roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw and corn muffin. Delicious!!!! Large portions for only $10.99. Small place. Wait time not bad on a Tuesday night. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Delicious food and excellent customer service. They go above and beyond to satisfy their customers. Personally, I'm addicted to their chicken quesadillas for lunch. It comes with sour cream and salsa , but I opt for bbq sauce and ranch and they were very courteous with me swapping out the condiments . And oh, for dinner - try their "special" - each night it's something different and great comfort food! read more

Everything my family ordered was amazing! Good home cooking like mama makes! Every time we are in town we make sure to visit Ms. Lois's! read more

Ms Lois' - Daily special was the pan fried chicken - Diners Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

We had to wait a while cause the place is tiny, and it was packed. However, I know that if I see a bunch of nice elderly people lining up to get in a restaurant, then it's gonna have delicious down home country comfort foods that I adore. And it did! I'd say that it was worth the wait. And we will be back next time we're in the area! read more

Service here was in a rush. For vacationers it seemed very rushed to order. The waitress was polite and answered some questions. The food however was not great. The cheesesteak I ordered reminded me of the steak'ums you get at the grocery store. The chili was the consistency of mud. It may be a regional thing however. Overall three stars.... read more

Ms Lois' - Cup of chili - Diners Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Stopped in for breakfast. Waited a little bit outside, but got to chat with some very friendly patrons. Staff is great, friendly, and attentive! Food is simple and delicious. Will return and try lunch! read more

My wife and I stopped in for breakfast on our way through town. We saw the sign and decided to give it a try. What a great experience! The staff were all so friendly, the ambiance was very homey and comfortable, and the food was excellent! A wonderful experience in every way. If you are looking for a place for a casual, comfortable meal - go to Ms. Lois'! read more

Just save yourself and get another breakfast . Whatever you do don't t tefuse anything from the kitchen , they take it so personal the cook come out to your table and chastises you. At least that's what happen to me , when I said I didn't want the pancakes that were Heavy as a lead balloon. Oh my well lesson Learned . read more

We arrived in town late, not knowing what restaurants were available or even open. We did not want fast food drive thru either. Checked Yelp and Ms Lois' diner did not disappoint! We had the country cooking comfort food of Meatloaf and 3 vegetables, along with the choice of cornbread or a biscuit. My husband and I had different sides, and both of our meals were delicious. Ever single bite. In fact, we couldn't finish it all. The price was great, too. And our server was extra courteous and had a lovely disposition. I'll be sure to stop by again when in the area. Clean! Great Food! Friendly service! Priced right! You cannot beat that combination. I wish I had room for the dessert pie! read more

What kind of place doesn't allow you to dine outside with your dog? I find this to be ridiculous that they only allow service dogs for outside dining! read more

Excellent breakfast. Adding to my list of places to eat when in the area. Just remember to wait on the patio until they are ready to seat you read more

This little restaurant has always been one of our favorite places when we're visiting my parents. Sadly today's service was less then stellar. Granted we arrived 9:50am to a large breakfast crowd. My wife asked three times for Cream and sweet & low. We were getting ready to leave when she finally came around to take our order. After waiting 45 minutes, the order was wrong. This normally wouldn't be a big issue but I hate mayonnaise, so when ordering I always repeat myself so there are no misunderstandings. We deducted one star for today's service. read more

Great service and food, I had the Philly cheese steak in was very good. Also had breakfast also very good.

With limited early breakfast options in Franklin, we decided to try Ms. Lois, and you know a place is good when it's packed with locals! It's a small place in a small strip plaza, but it feels really cozy. Food came out quickly, even though it was busy. Portions were large, as you may expect from a little dinner. I really loved my omelette and grits, and my husband seemed to like his dish as well. While service was quick at first, it was hard getting our waitress's attention so we could pay and leave. Overall, great, inexpensive breakfast option in town! read more

We Jersey folk eat here when we visit Franklin at least twice a year. The food is amazing. Home cooked meals. We have never had a bad meal ever. The girls are super friendly and the place is so clean. I love reading the signs on the walls and just the simple decor that is so comfortable. If you are passing through, get yourself a slice of the meatloaf and the biscuits are another big treat! Enjoy! read more

Everything was great! Prices, staff, food! I was on vacation from Texas and just happened upon this place and was so glad I went it. Home cooking at a great price and flavor! read more