The Franklin Café

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51 Avenue C
Apalachicola, FL 32320
+1 (850) 270-2150
https://www.thefranklincafe.com

History

Led by Executive Chef Ken Lumpkin, The Franklin spotlights local seafood and farmers, reimagining familiar favorites by fusing Japanese, French and Southern cuisines. The menu offers delicious food and unexpected but incredibly pleasing flavor combinations, unlike any other restaurant along the Forgotten Coast. Our name is a tribute to the Gibson Inn's rich history--the hotel's original restaurant was called The Franklin Cafe when it was first opened in 1907.

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Led by Executive Chef Ken Lumpkin, The Franklin spotlights local seafood and farmers, reimagining familiar favorites by fusing Japanese, French and Southern cuisines. The menu offers delicious food and unexpected but incredibly pleasing flavor combinations, unlike any other restaurant along the Forgotten Coast.

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3.596 reviews
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Michael B.
10/10/2024

Hungry and looking for breakfast in Apalachicola we decided to stop by the Gibson Inn to have breakfast at their restaurant; The Franklin Cafe. Service was great. We were seated by the hostess as...

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Kate C.
5/25/2024

Closed out the Apalachicola weekend with Brunch at the Franklin Cafe inside the Gibson Inn hotel and it was a lovely experience. First - the coffee was pretty delicious. Always important to me....

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Lynette S.
9/2/2024

Great service here!! After receiving lackluster service at another establishment, we stopped at the Parlor Bar and were very happy to be received with a great attitude and service!! We only...

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Thomas B.
8/29/2025

Brown lettuce n mushy oysters..how hard is it to get green lettuce n fry oysters...this is sad when a waitress thinks this is ok to serve!

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Richard L.
3/19/2024

Had a chance to enjoy breakfast at the Franklin Cafe. It's a quaint restaurant inside the historic Gibson Inn. Atmosphere is wonderful. If weather is nice and seating available, I encourage you to...

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