Ann B.
8/29/2025
Great food. Great service. We love a local restaurant. It was the perfect spot for our first night in Boston.
Franklin Cafe
$$
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278 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118
Welcome to The Franklin, Boston’s neighborhood restaurant with a taste for late nights. A South End staple for the last 20 years, The Franklin serves a full menu from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. among creative cocktails from the city’s best bartenders, world-class wines at an unbeatable value, and local microbrews. Drop by and be a part of our neighborhood.
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4.0585 reviews
Simone P.
10/21/2025
I had a great brunch with friends here this past weekend. The young man that was our server was extremely personable and very attentive. In addition the food was great! I had the corned beef hash,...
Kristen K.
5/23/2025
The place has a neighborhood casual vibe. It was lower light and a little noisy. Service is good and food came out relatively fast. We got the calamari, mussels, and burger for food. For drinks...
Rongan C.
8/18/2025
If I could give this spot 10 stars, I would. Service is always on point, and the dishes are always inventive. Highlight is the whipped ricotta, a must for us every time we're at Franklin's.
Brooke C.
10/12/2025
This spot has a great menu! I got a pear cocktail that I enjoyed and a duck quesadilla which tasted delicious. The outside is beautifully decorated, but the inside looks like any other pub. This...
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