Franklin's brunch scene runs deeper than the Main Street square suggests. Williamson County has the full range: old-school cinnamon rolls and counter-service bakeries, full Southern tables where the shrimp and grits are the reason people drive down from Davidson County, and a couple of spots that draw a weekend crowd serious enough to warrant a wait. These seven rooms cover the spread.
№ 01
55 South - Franklin
6.0Solid
Franklin $$
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55 South does not take reservations. The move is to check in at the front desk, leave a phone number, and wait for the text. The Country Benedict and Shrimp and Grits are the dishes that bring people back, and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken holds up at brunch as well as dinner. The location downtown Franklin puts it squarely in the weekend-crowd lane, and the room earns its status as a local repeat destination. Go early or expect a wait.
What to orderShrimp and Grits, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Country Benedict
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Sperry's is the special-occasion pick in Franklin's brunch rotation. The Classic Eggs Benedict sits alongside a menu built around Prime Ribeye and Fresh Salmon Oscar, which means this reads less like a casual weekend brunch and more like a sit-down lunch for a birthday or anniversary. Servers are consistently noted for menu knowledge and attentiveness. The room has held steady as a Williamson County institution for years, and the clientele reflects that long-running local loyalty.
What to orderPrime Ribeye Steak, Fresh Salmon Oscar, Classic Eggs Benedict
№ 03
Ruby Sunshine Franklin
5.3Solid
Franklin $$
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Ruby Sunshine anchors the downtown Franklin brunch crowd with Ruby's Love Cakes, Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, and Fried Chicken with Hot Honey. Full table service in a room that welcomes families. The kitchen handles the morning-to-midday stretch, and the menu skews New Orleans-inflected Southern rather than standard eggs-and-toast. Visitors who passed on counter-service options nearby specifically chose Ruby Sunshine for the full-service experience. The Fried Chicken and Hot Honey is the order.
What to orderRuby's Love Cakes, Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, Fried Chicken and Hot Honey
№ 04
Merridee's Breadbasket
5.2Solid
Franklin $$
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Merridee's Breadbasket has been a Franklin institution for decades, and the cinnamon rolls are the main event. The Country Breakfast Platter and Homemade Biscuits and Gravy fill out a short, scratch-kitchen menu that skews toward the kind of morning food people actually return for. The room has a neighborhood-staple feel, drawing regulars from the surrounding blocks as well as visitors exploring downtown Franklin on foot. Order at the counter and grab a cinnamon roll regardless of what else lands on the table.
What to orderFresh Cinnamon Rolls, Country Breakfast Platter, Homemade Biscuits and Gravy
№ 05
Big Bad Breakfast - Franklin
4.9Notable
Franklin $$
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Big Bad Breakfast runs a focused Southern breakfast menu where the Loaded Breakfast Skillet and Biscuits and Sausage Gravy are the workhorses. The Shrimp and Grits consistently draws praise. Outdoor seating is available and, on a good morning, the better option. Wait times run long on weekends, so plan accordingly. The kitchen has produced some inconsistency on egg preparations, but the savory skillet and biscuit dishes land reliably. A solid family-friendly Franklin brunch stop when the line is moving.
What to orderChicken and Waffles, Loaded Breakfast Skillet, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
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Two Hands brings an Australian-influenced brunch format to Franklin: Flat White coffee is the anchor, Avocado Toast with Poached Egg is the signature plate, and Weekend Brunch Cocktails round out the offering. The room runs fast and attentive service with a clean, modern build-out that separates it visually from the more traditional Southern brunch spots nearby. The coffee program is the reason to come. Visitors new to the Australian-cafe format note the happy hour and the approachable menu as highlights.
What to orderAvocado Toast with Poached Egg, Flat White Coffee, Weekend Brunch Cocktails
Frequently asked
What is the best brunch near me in Franklin, TN?
It depends on what you want. For a classic Southern sit-down, 55 South and Ruby Sunshine are the two go-to options downtown. For baked goods and a lighter morning, Merridee's Breadbasket is the Franklin institution. Two Hands is the pick if good flat white coffee and avocado toast are the goal. All seven entries on this list are in Franklin (Williamson County). Each restaurant's Insider Score reflects aggregated public review data, and no restaurant pays to appear on this list.
Do any of these Franklin brunch spots take reservations?
Most do not. 55 South is walk-in only; check in at the front desk and they will text you when a table is ready. Sperry's, the more upscale option on this list, is worth calling ahead for, especially on weekends. For the others, expect a wait on Saturday and Sunday mornings and plan your arrival accordingly.
Which Franklin brunch restaurant is best for a special occasion?
Sperry's Restaurant is the clear answer here. The menu runs Prime Ribeye and Fresh Salmon Oscar alongside Classic Eggs Benedict, the service is attentive, and the room has held its position as a Williamson County institution for well over a decade. It is a price tier above the rest of this list, which reflects the occasion-dining positioning.
Are there any locally owned, non-chain brunch spots in Franklin?
Several. Merridee's Breadbasket and 55 South are Franklin originals with long-running local followings. Sperry's has been a Williamson County fixture for years. Two Hands and Ruby Sunshine are newer but independently operated. Insider Scores on this list are based on aggregated public review data only; no restaurant pays for placement or ranking.
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We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Mary Beth Tucker
Guides Editor
Mary Beth runs the dish-by-dish beat across Nashville, building best-of lists neighborhood by neighborhood that point you somewhere specific. Her rankings start with the reviews and end with a recommendation you can use tonight.
