the actual nicest staff on earth. Every time I go there's a new person and they're always so kind and helpful. Pastries, coffee, bread are all delicious. They're not cheap however they're hand making everything on site, visible to their production facility through picturesque windows. There's an upstairs workspace for meetings or coffee with friends. Everything is fantastic. Some of the best bread in town. Go! read more

Go very soon.. in fact today to Be Perenn bakery and cafe downtown Franklin by the river. . Excellent food, Amazing baked goods in a quaint atmosphere! read more

A bit pricey but the area is cute and the pastries are quite yummy. I would say of the 6 or so things we got, the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes stole the show! read more

Perenn has become my absolute go-to spot, and for good reason! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a cozy, charming atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. The menu is incredible, and the bakery case is filled with irresistible treats that make it impossible to leave empty-handed. The lemon pancakes completely exceeded my expectations, light, bright, and absolutely delicious. And the chicken chop salad is hands down the best I've ever had. It's loaded with fresh, flavorful toppings and just the right amount of lettuce, which is exactly how I like it! Every visit has been consistently wonderful, with amazing food and friendly service. If you're planning to go, I highly recommend making a reservation because this place fills up fast, and once you experience it, you'll understand why. Perenn is truly one of those special places you'll find yourself coming back to again and again! read more

I hate to say it... but this place is overhyped and overpriced for what you get. It's absolutely adorable inside, and perfectly cozy. I have heard the service can be slow, but we went on a weekday for lunch and I told our waitress at the beginning we had to be back at our professional development in an hour and she was so fast! Our food came about 5 minutes after ordering and they were decently busy. I got the croque madam and it was more of a modern take on the sandwich, appearing as more of a fancy toast than a sandwich. The truffle fries were great, but I do wish when our waitress gave us the option between plain and truffle, she would have told us that's an up charge. This lunch was not worth $22 and lacked the 'wow' factor you usually get from a croque madam. It was a solid meal, but off putting to pay so much for average. My coworker ordered the grits, and was dismayed when they came out purple, green, and incredibly soupy. She didn't eat much and the waitress politely asked for feedback on improvements. However, she still paid full price, which I thought was a little odd. I would highly avoid this place on the weekends! I would probably return to their other location just to grab a pastry from the case next time. read more

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Great coffee, delicious pastries, and very sweet staff! Loved it and will be back! We had the cinnamon roll, almond croissant, banana bread, and olive oil loaf. All amazing. The cinnamon roll was our favorite! read more

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Make a reservation through Resy, it's worth it! If you don't have one, it's going to be really hard to get in and you might have to stand in a long line even for the baked goods (even though it's honestly worth it). The atmosphere is very cozy and beautiful, not to mention quaint! It definitely has that French feel to it. My husband got the smash burger and loved his. I got the breakfast sandwich on a croissant with the carmelized onions and sausage with the chipotle mayo. OMG! I would honestly get it again, but I'm also excited to try other dishes as well. The coffee here is TRULY delicious. I had the latte and WOW. They've definitely perfected their process. I normally add a little sugar to mine but nope, not this time. It was perfect without it! TIP: Ask your waiter for things from the bakery case so you're not having to stand in line and grab them before they sell out. They'll box it up for you to take home. Make sure to try the Earl Grey cookie and croissant. YUM!! read more

Had dinner. It was excellent!! Very simple menu but everything is done well !!! I have had rotisserie chicken and it was cooked perfectly, my wife had salmon and loved it. read more

Every time I'm in town, Perenn is a MUST! Everything is so fresh and yummy and healthy! My preferred stop to and from the airport. read more

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franklin totally didn't need another bakery, but I am very happy we got Perenn haha! this place is great! it's decorated beautifully, lots of seating, and friendly staff. we got pastries and they were all really good. let me tell you, the matcha cloud drink, is a 10/10 on its own. this drink alone gave this place 5 stars in my book. i have been dreaming of this drink since I had it. I bought matcha and coconut water that same day to make this drink at home. i will be back 100% read more

We ordered pastries at the walk up counter, and even though the line was long, we were served quickly and the staff was very friendly. We sat outside and the patio was nice and had plenty of seating for various party sizes. The pastries we got were delicious and we look forward to returning and trying more food options. The only downsides are the restrooms are shared with another restaurant and there was always a line wrapping into the dining room. That would be very disruptive and uncomfortable if I was seated inside. They also have plastic cups outside to refill your own water, which is a great option, but I wish they had an option to recycle. Seems like a lot of unnecessary waste. Overall, we recommend and will return to try more of their food and drink options. read more

Had lunch here on a Tuesday. It was a 45 min wait- it's a hot new restaurant so I planned accordingly and knew I'd have a wait. I'm a local and frequent downtown so also knew parking would be paid- no surprise there. Lunch was phenomenal. My friend and I both ordered Cobb Salad with chicken- the ingredients were fresh and delicious, the dressing was so light and refreshing. And the griddled banana bread was OUT OF THIS WORLD. If you go for one thing or one reason- go for that!! Worth the wait! Service was also great! Atmosphere is a 10! We will be back! read more

Perenn - Cobb Salad with chicken and griddled banana bread - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Great service, atmosphere and food. I was skeptical when I first saw the NY strip, but it was great and cooked perfectly. read more

Perenn - New York Strip Steak - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

YUM!!! The pastries are really so beautiful and incredible! I mean they are large and filled with so many delicious different fillings! I tried one with vanilla cream and chocolate chips, a cinnamon roll, and a croissant filled with Crème brûlée filling! Everything was incredible! I tried the black tea and it was also great. Service was good as well! It is pricey so that's why I took off one star but it's a nice treat! read more

This place is the cutest shop ever. The details are amazing. You can make a reservation and sit to eat or grab a coffee and pastry in line. I recommend getting a reservation and ordering some pastries to the table, specifically the pecan pastry. I can't recommend it more. The coffee is not the best for latte connoisseurs. Skip the avocado toast it's not the best. The potato's and croissant sandwich were the best food parts! Love love love read more

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I will keep coming back an introducing new friends to Perenn. If you care about true quality ingredients you will love this place. I recently found out that they have their own Mill. Amazing! l read more

We got an assortment of 7 items - they were all delicious! The croissants (butter, ham & cheese, almond) were crispy on the outside (they heat the pastries in an oven) and layered, soft and fluffy inside. The "vanilla crème brûlée kouign amann" had a delicious caramelized bottom crust. The molasses cookie was soft and chewy and the "Snack Cookie" had perfectly caramelized bits. Loved this cute bakery! We didn't eat breakfast there but the breakfast menu looked good also. read more

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S-tier orange juice. At most restaurants, asking for orange juice means the server means the server gets some concentrate from a can. Not so at Perenn. Here, asking for orange juice means the server squeezes you fresh juice on the spot-- juice from incredibly high-quality oranges. I've never tasted better orange juice in my life. read more

Perenn - The entrance to Perenn - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Drinks are where it's at. Cinnamon roll has literally no flavor and was overcooked. Lemon pancakes with blueberries was really good. Customer service was okay not super great not terrible. If you're going to come here get to go. read more

Perenn is one of the best in Franklin. Supreme service. The iced tea is perfect. The noise level is loud, but it is a bit closed in. I would give 41/2 stars if I could. The lunch menu is very limited. Last year they had the best salad in Middle Tennessee , but they removed the Niçoise Salad and have never brought it back. They have a Kale Salad , but it is a bit boring in comparison however I am sure it is easier and cheaper for them to prepare. I would rate 10 stars, if it were possible, if they would please make an an addition to the menu . No one else makes this salad i town. read more

Had the pastries as take out before but decided to get breakfast today. Yes, it's expensive, but you get what you pay for and I will say, the staff from the door to our table friendly, polite and efficient. Literally the best service we've had in Franklin in years and our server, Haley, was superb. I had the Soft Scrambled Eggs in a Croissant, excellent with just the perfect amount of Gruyère and fresh chive. My wife had the breakfast croissant which she rated as great. We took home a Vanilla Crème Brûlée Kouign Amann and an Almond Croissant, both excellent. I don't usually rant on service so much, but it was refreshing to get great service. read more

Love the atmosphere. A true feel of a European bakery. The cinnamon roll croissant is delicious. The croissant is so flakey and light with perfect sweetness. The drip coffee was smooth not too acidic or strong . Nice people serving. Very busy at 9:00 am do go early or enjoy the hustle. read more

Perenn - Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I almost want to cry that this place doesn't exist where I live. It's such a charming spot with a true culinary experience start to finish. The menu is so original and eclectic. Far from the regular cookie cutter breakfast and lunch menus. Service was wonderful. Please come to Florida!!!! We need you! read more

Perenn - Croissant with soft eggs, lemon ricotta pancakes, fig and Brie sandwich with prosciutto. Cloud Americano and fresh squeezed OJ. - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I went to the Franklin location and had coffee with a business colleague, while there parked in their parking lot, I was given a parking ticket by the predatory parking firm managing their lot. It was a bogus $74 ticket. This is just awful. They have no place to park to begin with and now the firm they hired to manage their lot is dinging the patrons with bogus parking violations. The company they hired (Park Happy LLC) is being sued for predatory practices. I called and left a message and did not get a return call from Perenn. Obviously they do not care... read more

Wanted to try this spot after seeing it online. We went on a Saturday in the line was out the door. It was packed! We were probably there for an hour total before we got our food. We were only able to get pastries. They were good, but probably not worth the wait read more

I'm a big fan of croissant since I used to work at the best croissant bakery in the whole United States Gosh can't forget that taste, and it's was a little close to it for sure it's the best croissant in Nashville now and I'm so happy about that :) very cute ambiance and loved the costumer service! I definitely coming back ^^ read more

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Easily the best thing to happen to Franklin in the past decade. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are hands-down some of the friendliest, kindest people you'll ever meet. The restaurant serves consistently delicious 10/10 food from their menu, and the pastries are truly out of this world. Aubrey and Tyler have created a space everyone loves to be in where the food is just as good as the feeling you get being there. read more

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Delicious coffee & authentic good food. It doesn't get much better than that! Everything came out very quickly As well read more

Perenn - Breakfast sandwich on English muffin with sausage. Almond crossiant latte - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

still waiting, no mgmt., empty tables galore, what chance do we have of getting out of this place in any kind of timely manner? So we turned around, walked across the street to The Bakehouse & had lunch in front of us in 10 minutes! As I said: hot spot, quaint, decent bread, limited pastries, TERRIBLE parking, and no one home on the service/execution, mgmt. side. Still sadly disappointed. I'm done. read more

At no fault of their own, Perenn was extremely busy when my friend and I went. So busy, we couldn't safely fit my stroller with my two kids inside. So we didn't dine but the outside was very much telling. First, there's no easily accessible ramp for people with strollers OR wheel chairs. In fact, I couldn't even navigate the outdoor seating area after I asked around to find out where the ramp was. I had my friend and one other woman help me lift my stroller with my two kids onto their patio to see if we could go inside. After finding out every inch of the restaurant is packed and there was no way I could fit my stroller comfortably anywhere on the property we promptly left. We ended up talking to other women and families who were very frustrated at their lack of ramp or easily accessible entrance for those of us with strollers and babies. You would think that a brunch restaurant would cater to SAHMs or SAHWs because that's what we do... we brunch! After finding out their menu prices we, again, promptly left. They are charging more for a brunch meal than extremely nice dinner places charge for an entree (Kayne Prime, Sojourner @ Southhall). We ended up going to the Bakehouse right across the street and they were way less packed, reasonable prices, AND we could actually enter the building with strollers without the help of 2 other women. As of right now we wouldn't go back but maybe we would try again in 6 mos. read more

Heard about Perenn since they opened ; also about how expensive it is. It was our daughter's choice today for her birthday so I took her along with my wife and other daughter for lunch. Ambience was fine. Service was fine. Food was very good beverages as well $135 + 20% tip = $160 For 3 lattes, 2 potato & egg plates, a Cobb salad, and club sandwich, 3 pastries - plus an additional charge for using a credit card? Not good, and not what I would call even a decent value so while I enjoyed the above atmosphere, service, and good ( not great ) food , the value proposition was far from what I would consider acceptable, left a bitter taste in my mouth- so for that reason, I will probably be eating there very rarely. read more

Every time I come here I leave with no less than 6 pastries. Everything is incredible and the coffee is great too. If you go on the weekend though be prepared to wait or try to go when they first open. read more

Perenn - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The hype is real! Yes it feels shi-shi but it's honestly a fantastic place. We've been twice and the food and the service has been outstanding. Crowds during weekdays are minimal now, but if you want to do a sit down meal it's best to get a reservation. Beautiful setting inside and out! Smash burger is perfection, garlic confit grilled cheese was to die for (add bacon, trust me) , croissants and coffee are on point! Next to try is the ricotta pancakes- they look so good! A totally jewel for downtown Franklin. read more

Perenn - Garlic confit grilled cheese with bacon... one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! - Bakeries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

To say I love Perenn is truly an understatement! It has quickly become my favorite new spot in Franklin, and I honestly don't know how we ever lived without it. I've been going every week since they opened--sometimes twice--because going more than a few days without the best pastries in town just isn't an option. (I've accepted that extra gym time is totally worth it.) I've heard they use only organic flour, imported from Europe, which makes a big difference. I really value quality ingredients, and I'm so grateful to have a place in town I can trust to serve food that's both clean and delicious. I usually bake my own sourdough, but with my schedule lately, I've been picking up theirs--and it's amazing. At around $8.50 a loaf, it's a steal compared to the $20+ prices elsewhere. The service has always been top-notch, whether I'm dining in or grabbing takeout. The staff is consistently kind, helpful, and quick to make things right if anything is missed. Pro tip: If you want to dine in, definitely make a reservation--weekdays are usually easier to snag a spot. There can be lines for pastries, especially on weekends, but I've never waited more than 10 minutes. After all, high demand is the mark of something truly great! read more

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This is obviously a very popular spot to have a French pastry or a lunch. My group had smash burgers, a kale salad, and the 9year old had Mac and cheese. All were delicious. read more

I visited Perenn with a reservation and, despite having one, still had to wait a few minutes for our table. They offer a parking lot in the back with validation, but spots fill up fast. We got lucky with some street parking nearby. The Matcha Cloud is a must-try, especially if you're a fan of coconut water like I am. It's super refreshing and creamy, with organic coconut water and electrolytes, all perfectly balanced with lightly sweetened, whipped matcha. For food, we ordered the Tuna Conserva with salad and the Croque Madame, subbing the prosciutto for mushrooms. The fries on the side were crispy and came with a tangy mustard that complemented them so well. The bread of the sandwiches, though, could use some improvement. Both dishes had edges that were a bit hard, and they were served cold. That said, the aroma from the contents still elevated the flavors of both sandwiches, and I really enjoyed the taste. Also picked the Vanilla Crème Brulee Kouign Amann from the pastry case. The cream inside was wonderfully custardy and not too sweet, which was a nice surprise. The pastry itself was flaky, soft, and delicious. read more

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Yum. I met a friend here for coffee but it was a crummy day out so we couldn't sit outside. Instead, we had breakfast in the dining room and never looked back. The service was super and we both tucked into the French Toast which is amazing. As I left, I bought several croissants as well - try the almond croissant. So very good! read more

The food is just as amazing as the aesthetic & atmosphere!! it feels like you were transported to a European café right in the middle of Franklin Tennessee! read more

Eat outside for lunch (not inside)! Perenn serves some of the most delicious food in Franklin, but the noise inside the restaurant is unbearable. Sound proofing is needed desperately. The tables are jammed close together and it's so loud you cannot hear your companions speak. My group had headaches within a few minutes as we yelled across the table to one another. We could not hear our server. I hope they fix this asap. Such a shame. Will only go on nice days. read more

If you've ever wondered what it's like to spend $48 on five pastries and still leave hungry, disappointed, and mildly offended, this place has your name written all over it. We walked in with high hopes and started by ordering five pastries from the counter (yes, $48 for five and no, they weren't diamond-encrusted... though one did have gold leaf on it). Then we tried to get seated in the café to order more, but that plan quickly unraveled. There was a hostess stand but no hostess. We lingered awkwardly, waiting to be acknowledged, while staff repeatedly passed by without so much as a glance. After several minutes, we gave up and left pastries in hand, wrapped in wax paper inside a perfectly fine shopping bag. Credit where it's due: the bag was decent. Speaking of the pastries they were a disappointment. Despite being truly hungry (which usually makes anything taste better), these were dry, greasy, and lacked flavor. One pastry tasted like it had been fried in old, burnt oil. The gold leaf on one was the only thing fancy about it; the taste was forgettable. We couldn't even finish them and I wouldn't feed these leftovers to any pet of mine who always gets a nibble. Adding to the off-putting atmosphere, the place was uncomfortably warm with loads of fruit flies buzzing around not uncommon in Tennessee but it definitely stood out here. Plus, a woman who seemed to be the manager (not in uniform) was openly rude to a young staff member in front of customers. Awkward and unprofessional. We left feeling like Julia Roberts walking out of that fancy store in Pretty Woman telling the place "Big mistake. Big. Huge!" We're big foodies who usually sample most of a menu, so this was definitely a big mistake. Bottom line This place is less French bakery and more faux pas-try and that's a hard pass from us. Pastry regrets and dry croissants XOXO, Gossip Crumb read more