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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4.0581 reviews
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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.

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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...

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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.

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Chad C.
11/3/2024

We happened into this cafe on our last day in Boston. Wasn't planning on having a cocktail or even brunch as it was just past noon, but the Dark Manhattan was excellent as was the chicken fried...

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Maya K.
7/10/2025

I like this place but have had mixed experiences. Some times the food is great, others too salty. My favorite item is the whipped ricotta, so good! However I've tried the ravioli and wish I...

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