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    The Local Grind

    3.7 (15 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Strawberry Bubble Tea
    Kelly S.

    Brand new drink joint in Franklin, Indiana! Serving locally roasted coffees, teas, milkshakes, bubble tea, soda and snacks. I got a strawberry bubble tea and it was delicious! Just the right amount of sweet. Sugar free and healthy options too. Lots of varieties and something for everyone. Will go back to try out more from the menu. Stop in and check them out - cute little shop that's perfect for downtown Franklin.

    My $9.99 Philly Steak with $2 upgrade side salad. Good value but Steak was difficult to eat. Strips, not shaved Steak.

    We try to support local restaurants. We were so disappointed with our food experience. My spouse ordered the grilled chicken salad $11.99 and I ordered the Philly Steak and cheese with an upgrade to a side salad. I took pictures because the salad my spouse ordered was no bigger than my $2 upgrade for a side salad, except for having grilled chicken on it. You can get a grilled chicken salad at a fast food restaurant 2x bigger for less money. The steak for the sandwich is cut in thick strips instead of shaved. Very hard to eat, steak falls of the bread. For $26 we could have almost eaten at a buffet. The door was open, allowing for a large amount of flies to bother you while you eat inside. On a positive note, THE STAFF was amazing and very friendly. We will not go back due to our food and atmosphere experience.

    Shawn T.

    Great staff! Greeted as soon as we walked in. A huge selection of drinks!! Shakes, smoothies, and coffee!!! They drinks are amazing!!! Highly recommend!

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    Do not order through online platform. Ordered through GrubHub/Yelp and the business says they do not receive orders!

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    The girl in there is always so sweet and the coffee is always yummy. They also use great coffee syrups which are the 1803 brand!

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    The staff was very nice. However, the coffee and food were not good. Overprived for the quality of food given. We had breakfasg food.

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    Ann's Restaurant

    Ann's Restaurant

    4.5
    (129 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Ann's has been in my radar for years. The little cafe off the Square is always packed with locals…read more Ann's claims to be the oldest restaurant in Franklin, opening in 1952. The cafe is now owned by Diane, Ann's daughter. The tables are packed tightly together, but we were happy to get the last seats in the house. Nostalgic photos of Franklin cover the walls. The place is loud but with a great positive energy. People are small-town friendly and talk between tables as they enjoy their biscuits and gravy. We cajoled with two regulars who told funny stories. Our server, Gill, was quick to the table and friendly. He checked on us several times to see if we needed anything. The menu is a mix of traditional breakfast options, sandwiches, salads and wraps. Prices are reasonable. Food came out quickly. My husband ordered their hand breaded tenderloin with fries. The tenderloin was massive with a great browned breading, served on a Kaiser roll. The pork was tender and juicy. It was a perfect tenderloin, worthy of the Indiana Tenderloin Trail. The hand-cut fries are lightly breaded, crispy and hot. There was an up-charge for the fries, but they were so good and worth it. It was rainy outside, so I had a bowl of the daily soup - broccoli cheddar. The soup was hot, thick, creamy with lots of broccoli and cheese and stuck to my ribs. My soup was served with packs of saltines. Free street parking is available if you're lucky to grab a spot. Well worth the drive to Franklin. Ps. They are closed Saturday and Sunday!

    Small however it moves fast. We placed our names on the list and didn't want long, they seem to…read moreturn over tables rather quickly. Went on a Friday around 11 and it was packed, not much room to wait, and the hostess said most days the wait list is pages long so you know it's a popular establishment. Service was great, friendly, and attentive. Food was delicious and would definitely go back! Lots of parking options close by

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    Antilogy

    Antilogy

    4.4
    (225 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    Antilogy is an excellent breakfast and brunch spot with a great mix of classic staples and modern…read moredishes. Their spirits menu is huge, and I can confirm the Old Fashioned was delicious. We started with the small biscuit board, which was really good--though a homemade jam would take it to the next level. I had the Vanilla French Toast and it was fantastic. My daughter ordered the bagel sandwich, which was also amazing. But the real star of the meal was the breakfast potatoes. I'm usually not a big fan because they're often over‑seasoned or mushy, but these were hands‑down the best I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and honestly unforgettable. They had an online waitlist that we were very glad we opted for prior to heading over. The staff was top notch. There was also outdoor dining available and plenty of gluten free and vegan options. Great food, great drinks, and a fun brunch vibe. We'll definitely be back.

    They really had their "B" team during our last visit. I ordered a drink off of their standard menu…read moreand the "girl" behind the bar didn't know how to make it. I know this because we were seated right next to the bar and she was asking another lady how to make it. This is supposedly a Bourbon bar and you don't know how to make a Manhattan? They totally served it in a martini glass and without ice (supposed to have one large cube). I had to take ice from my water glass and add to the drink. It was Meh. Our young waitress then rang in the wrong order for me. They brought out our food and my order was totally something else. She immediately said "that was my bad" and had to go change it. I waited while my wife ate her food. Of course there was no offer to discount our meal at all. We have eaten here over a dozen times and this was just terrible. Come on Antilogy, hire competent people. You can do better than this.

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    1823 Bakehouse

    4.6
    (101 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I unfortunately didn't have the best experience here however, the atmosphere was so warm and cozy…read moreand I love the location. I ordered a grilled cheese along with a sugar pie slice and a London fog. They have other baked good options which looked good too. The grilled cheese was very small and I think cheese got into the pan because it was also cooked onto the bottom side of the sandwich. It was a very small grilled cheese. The London fog tasted quite strong and the sugar pie didn't really stand out. There were other items on the menu though that I'd love to try if I ever go back. What I think took this down to 3 stars was the service. When I went to order, I was just stared at and I thought maybe they weren't ready for me yet but they were. There was just no greeting of "Hi, welcome in" or even a "What can I get for you?" It was just a stare and silence. Now the staff were not unkind...they certainly seemed friendly but that lack of greeting didn't feel great. Additionally, they were very quiet or mumbled when calling out orders and so it seemed like many people listening never heard their order including me. I also had to ask again for the pie after having paid. I bought a bandana as well and didn't see the price tag. When I asked how much it was the staff member said it was either 12 or 15 dollars. She rang it up as 15 when later I saw the price tag and it clearly said $12. I showed the staff member and she said it was $15 and it was a handwriting issue for the price tag. I rarely write reviews less than five stars but I do think if there could be a bit more initiative from the staff and orders called out more clearly and louder for drinks so they don't spoil that would really help.

    This place was packed! The inside is small, but cozy and there are spaces to sit - the window bar…read moreseat looks to be the best because then you can look outside to see what's going on in downtown Franklin. I ordered a butterbeer latte, then noticed some winter menu flavors so I'm definitely going back for those. They serve Calvin Fletcher coffee (a coffee roaster/shop in downtown Indy) and that was nice to see local supporting local! My drink was warm, smooth and perfect for the extremely cold day.

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    Tom's Pancake House

    Tom's Pancake House

    3.0
    (45 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    My husband and I decided to branch out from our two favorite breakfast spots and chose Tom's. I had…read morehigh hopes because it has been recommended a few times. Sadly we were not impressed. Throughout the meal we continued to hear the person working at the host stand talking about how the owner will not fix the water damaged, bulging ceiling tiles. Not my favorite topic of breakfast. The service was fast and we loved our server. She always had my cup of coffee full and checked on us a few times throughout the meal. Very personable! The food was less than ideal. My pancakes were thin, dense, and too crispy. Not the good crispy edge from butter on a griddle, but dry as if it has been under a warmer all morning. My over medium eggs were good, but the hash browns were lacking any flavor at all. My husband really liked his chicken fried steak, and at $4 it was well worth it. The portion size was huge! He also ordered a bacon and egg breakfast sandwich. I tried it and it also was lacking flavor. No real bacon flavor and could have used some salt. Sadly with all of the other great breakfast/brunch spots in Franklin, I don't think we will be returning.

    Good food and service and a great cup of coffee! I stopped in on a Saturday morning around 10 and…read moregrabbed a spot along the counter. I was greeted and got a cup of coffee right away. It didn't take long to decide on the Eggs Benedict which came with choice of several sides: I went with the fresh fruit. The place was nearly full, yet it wasn't that loud. It made waiting for my order pleasant. My coffee got topped off a couple times and I really appreciated that the temperature was immediately drinkable while providing a deep rich flavor. My order arrived along with my bill (my waitress hadn't asked if there would be anything else and also forgot to bring silverware.) I grabbed a napkin-rolled set of utensils from the counter and dug into my meal. The Canadian Bacon was thick cut and tasty. The eggs were poached to where there was just a small trickle of yolk when sliced. The Hollandaise Sauce was okay, but not as flavorful as I've had elsewhere. The fruit was house cut, but wasn't the freshest. Still okay, but maybe it had been cut hours before. I appreciate that they provided a steak knife to facilitate cutting through the stack, including the English muffin on the bottom. I was soon paying my bill at the cash register by the entrance and was on my way. Just enough to be full without feeling stuffed. Review #2798

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