Franklin, Tennessee is located just a few miles south of music Mecca, Nashville. With its close proximity to a large city, Franklin has a pleasing mix of small town charm and big city convenience. History buffs will enjoy the Confederate Cemetery and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking on the famous Nachez Trace Trial. Before heading out for a day of adventure, many visitors have breakfast at one of several breakfast restaurants located around town.
Located in downtown Franklin, the Mercantile Deli serves breakfast in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Once inside Mercantile diners will be surrounded by local artwork and photography. The homestyle wooden tables and chairs give the restaurant a distinctively southern feel. The breakfast menu at Mercantile consists of many different types of breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, french toast, bacon, eggs, grits and other local favorites. The restaurant serves breakfast from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday.
Franklin Mercantile Deli
100 4th Ave. North
Franklin, TN 37064
615-790-9730
franklinmercantile.com
Monell's serves "great southern food, family style in a historic setting." The restaurant serves guests in a unique communal dining experience. Instead of separate booths, diners are seated together at large tables. Monell's encourages guests to mingle and make friends with other patrons. The restaurant serves a hearty southern breakfast on Saturday and Sunday featuring scrambled eggs, smoked sausage, cheese grits, skillet fried chicken, biscuits and gravy and other homestyle food items. During the week lighter breakfast fare, such as eggs, fruit, tea, and coffee, is served. Monell's is open seven days a week. Breakfast is served starting at 8:30 a.m. on weekends and a light breakfast menu is available at 10:30 a.m. on weekdays.
Monell's
132 3rd Ave. South
Franklin, TN 37064
615-790-6998
monellsdining.ypguides.net
The Waffle House is a chain of breakfast restaurants located in Franklin, Tennessee and throughout out the United States. The company first began 50 years ago and is famous for its 24 hours a day, 7 days a week breakfast menu. The Waffle House is known for its signature hash browned potatoes which can be served up to seven different ways. Diners should be sure to try the namesake Belgian Waffles. The Waffle House has a relaxed casual atmosphere.
Waffle House
I-65 and SR 96
Franklin, TN 37064
615-794-1165
wafflehouse.com
