Why We Love Franklin TN
When We first moved here to Franklin, TN, we could count on one hand the number of good locally owned cafes and restaurants. Don't you hate it when you ask a local where can you get a good (insert any cuisine here) and they give you the name and location of the closest national chain. I like Outback as much as the next person, but I do crave local flavor.
Little by little excellent locally owned places began popping up with good food and good style. Let's face it we enjoy more than the food when we dine out and the whole experience has to be worth while.
Our latest cafe discovery is the new place next to the Harpeth Bridge on Main Street as you enter Downtown Franklin. It is Marcia's Patisserie (French for Pastry). The place is loaded with atmosphere. Here you might feel like you walked into a pastry shop in Paris except for the familiar Tennessee accents of those taking your order. Pastries, frozen custard, sandwiches, French(?) Pizzas and what appears to be a great but limited breakfast menu, are available and all look very good. I will let you know for sure as I work my way through the pastries.
Two "must haves" are the macaroni and cheese (comes as a side or by itself) and for dessert the bread pudding. Next on my list are the chocolate croissant and creme brulee.
Enjoy your treat inside or take it on the patio by the river. Stop by, let me know your thoughts.
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