What a treat coming back to visit family, renting and Airbnb just a few homes over from this gem…read more We are from SoCal, or for easier location - San Diego, California where stores like this are in abundance, everywhere, from small mom-pop shops like Cream of the crop in Oceanside, CA to Frazier farms or Lazy Acres for bigger chain. Yonger is a rare shop, in my humble opinion, for east coast since healthy choices both in markets and eateries are like trying to find a needle in a haystack so my heart happy knowing this exists here not far from where we stayed at just minutes from our children's maternal great-grandparents home. So many wonderful options and staff was friendly from the time we walked in to the moment of checkout. I highly recommend this shop to anyone who's looking for more sustainable items or at least a healthier choice here and there.

What an amazing store! A hidden gem for sure! Amazing products without the bad ingredients you find…read morein your standard foods/products at other places! The gentleman working was so helpful, had lots of great snacks for us to try! Such an amazing selection of products. I really wish more stores could follow the lead of Yonder! Stop in if you're ever passing through Franklin! We will be making trips from Spartanburg

As for the food it was outstanding. We had the Sunday brunch. The meal was well worth the price!…read more We went there after church on Sunday ( March 22nd it was our 51st wedding anniversary). It was a great choice. The staff were very friendly and cordial. We will definitely eat there more often.

What a wonderful place! The outside seating is great for beautiful views but inside seating is also…read morevery nice. Everything is clean and feels high end but it's also casual. We stopped here on our way home and our waitress was super sweet. I asked her to surprise me-which I know most waitresses aren't a fan of- but I have never been disappointed yet. I got the meatloaf and it was phenomenal! It was a lot of food though. If I didn't live so far it would be great for leftovers but I don't think it will survive the 7 hour drive to get home.

We loved 828 cafe so much that we went twice throughout our time in Franklin. The Guava French…read moretoast was the best French toast I've ever had! It's insane and you must order it. The service is friendly and orders come out quickly. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. I love 828 cafe. It's my favorite breakfast spot in town.

Best sandwich shop in Franklin. Service is over the counter. It looks and feels like an old time…read moresandwich shop (pre the fast food craze).

I don't know which is better the food or the service I love the outdoor patio! Open every day but…read moreTuesdays.

We joined some friends for Happy Hour and appetizers on Christmas Eve, our first visit. Most of the…read morepeople in our group had eaten there several times before and talked about how good it was. We sat down a little after 2pm and ordered drinks. They have a decent wine list on a table card with 15-30 reds on one side with whites on the other. They also had a separate seasonal cocktail menu. I had a glass of red wine and my partner had beer. Other people in our party ordered cocktails which looked very good. I ordered the Truffle Potato Wedges and the Calamari. The calamari was PERFECTLY cooked! Tender, not chewy at all. It was topped with sweet Thai chili sauce, amazing. The Parmesan Truffle Wedges were good but not very hot. My partner ordered the Appalachian Waldorf Salad which he enjoyed. I got to taste the Onion Blossom and the Crab Dip, both of which were very good. Overall the food was enjoyed by everyone. The service on that day was very slow but since it was Christmas Eve I'm guessing they were short staffed because it wasn't busy at all. Some of our party commented that the service had been slow on previous visits so it might be hit or miss. The service staff were very nice, checked on us regularly making sure we had what we needed. We will try them again.

GOOD, HONEST HOME COOKING! The Sunset has been around for 80…read moreyears and it's because they understand how to prepare food. I've been going there for years and they never disappoint. It's nothing fancy, just food like my Mom made. And they don't have a huge menu but they do is done right. Vegetables are fresh and seasoned correctly, daily specials like turkey and dressing and ALL the pies are made in house. Family owned and some of the best service you could ask for! They make you feel welcome when you walk in and that feeling continues throughout the meal. It is CASH ONLY but they have an ATM. If they weren't doing something right they wouldn't have lasted 80 years. Keep up the good work Sunset! We'll be back!!!!

Always good food and friendly service! Hamburgers are great. Daily specials! You won't regret it.read more

Café Rel continues to prove why it's one of Franklin's most beloved dining spots. The…read moreFrench-inspired menu is crafted with care, and every plate feels like a little trip to a Parisian bistro--without leaving town. The shrimp and grits, a dish that perfectly blends Southern comfort with French technique. The shrimp were plump and expertly seasoned, the grits silky and rich, and the entire dish came together with layers of flavor. Service is warm, the atmosphere is cozy, and the food is consistently excellent. Highly recommended.

Caffe Rel SALTY! Second experience at this quaint establishment. Our first visit was spectacular!…read moreFood, service, ambiance. However, something was off the second time around. I chose the opal basil dish with scallops. I have celiac, so rice was the base for a gluten free option. My husband had the crawfish with cognac and pasta dish. The descriptions on the menu were very different, however the dishes seemed to have the same base sauce. And boy was it salty!!! My husband adds salt to everything and both dishes were too salty even for his taste. Hoping this was a one off and quality hasn't declined. On a better note, the gingerbread cake was top notch!!

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

There are not a lot of breakfast options in Highlands- so be prepared to wait in line!…read more It's worth it. Lovely local breakfast !! Home cooked with local ingredients. Very friendly!

I had a craving for a good salad, after a recommendation for Shoney's I was disappointed. The only…read morelettuce offered was iceberg and it was freezer burnt. The strawberry topping for the pound cake was minuscule. This was a Sunday so apparently 1:30 is too late to get the buffet. My unsweetened tea was not refilled. No waitress came back to me to see if I needed anything. The buffet area was clean. The staff did say numerous times the kitchen is backed up.

The Shoney's breakfast buffet was always a special treat growing up, but I haven't had the pleasure…read moresince we moved to Texas. We stopped by on a Monday at around 10am since we came in to visit family, and it was fantastic! Maybe we hit the timing jackpot, but all of the food was freshly placed as we walked the line, including a massive mound of hot, crispy bacon. My teenage son and I ate enough to last a couple of days, and we enjoyed every bite. Our waitress was very attentive, kept our glasses filled, and was pleasant to talk to. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Franklin.

This is the fluffiest biscuit. I'm so glad I came for my little brunch snack on my walk. I got the…read morehalf order of biscuits and gravy, it was perfectly seasoned with a little bit of spice and the biscuit was fluffy and perfect- I could eat 10. I got the coconut refresher, not too sweet and still had caffeine. They have topo Chico, my favorite sparkling water, so they got bonus points for that. They have a pastry window(?) that had a decadent looking, huge, slice of blueberry coffee cake and a cheesecake I would have tried if I was in the mood for sweets. I saw a couple enjoying it and letting the staff know the coffee was delicious. The tables are spacious, there were only around 6 people when I went and the atmosphere made it easy to ignore the other people and write this. But other "strangers" began conversations so it is still inviting. The music is acoustical versions of modern songs. I saw a staff cleaning the counters around the place while I ate so they definitely keep it clean. The gentleman who took my order was friendly and not overbearing. Overall perfect place to sit and read on my break from a gloomy day. Only note would be that I wanted my food for here and they made it to go.

Coffee? Delicious! Biscuit breakfast sandwich? Delicious!…read moreBuuuut what really made me love this place was the friendliness of the people working. I actually went on two different days, one to get breakfast and coffee and another day just for coffee. Both days the place was slammed, but everyone working was still so pleasant and kind. The place itself is cute and clean.

Black Bear has a small diner feel. It's located a little closer to the Main Street/Highlands Road…read moreintersection in a shopping center. We were greeted quickly, and seated immediately. You may consider this if the upper Main Street area is crowded. We ordered the Tacos Tipicos to share, planning to order more if we were still hungry. After enjoying the tacos (they were delicious), we found we just weren't hungry for more. We would definite return when we're looking for Mexican. $24 and change for their Tacos Tipicos and two drinks.

This is THE spot for breakfast! Quick, friendly service. Fresh, delicious food. Great omelettes!…read moreThe biscuits were soft, fluffy and fresh!