Franklin Cafe

(617) 350-0010

278 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118 42.343 -71.0689

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Neighborhoods: Shawmut, South End

What People Are Saying About Franklin Cafe

The Editor

Eric Grossman

Citysearch

The Scene – A consistently cool crowd--does the South End know any other kind?--heads to this acclaimed hipster hangout to drink and dine the night away. After finding the restaurant, which can be a bit of a challenge (it's located on quiet, residential Shawmut Avenue), most patrons face a lengthy wait for one of the dining area's nine tables--no reservations are taken. A dark, stylish bar serves up some of the city's most creative drinks, including a tangy blood orange martini. Given the tres chic atmosphere, knowledgeable waiters are surprisingly friendly. – – The Food…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/05/09

Delicious!!

by Roxy20

I went to Franklin Cafe a few weeks ago with some friends for dinner, and was super impressed with everything! The food is delicious, fresh, and interesting and on top of that, the drinks were great too. I got some fantastic recommendations from the bartenders, and they are machines when it comes to consistency!

great food, good service, awesome drinks! I will definitely be back.

  • Pros: Great food, even better drinks!
  • Cons: On the small side, can get crowded.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/13/07

Consistently excellent food

by sjdnoho

The consistent quality of this restaurant makes it a popular, but crowded choice, so arrive early or be prepared to wait. The menu is creative, fresh, and inviting. The staff are attentive, friendly and professional. It is a high quality neighborhood place, not a destination for a relaxed lingering dining experience. Crowds waiting to eat lead to not so subtle pressure to finish up and leave.

  • Pros: food
  • Cons: crowded
3 Star Rating: Average

10/08/07

My personal Experience

by jmsresearch

This past weekend I was visiting Boston for 3 rd time, I always hear that this restaurant is pretty good, so we decided to try, we arrived at 7:00 pm, the place was pack, the host told me 30 to 45 minutes, I have a glass of Wine, very good attention by the barttender, the restaurant is very well decorate and located, like the lights and the services of the staff is class A, they really take care of the clients. After 45 minutes I asked the Host in a very nice way, how long do I have to wait, I was told that he did have not idea, at the same time partys of 4 or 6 were sitting and my friend and I just waiting for a table, I finished my wine, he finished his drink, a gentlerman that was next to me arrived and 10 minutes later his party of 8 were seated, I ask again and the Host reply to me I do not have a cristal ball, after 1 hour and 45 minutes, we left no one try to help us, I did enjoyed my wine, but the waiting list is not fear, plus if you go with a big party you will have more possibilities to have a table otherwise good luck.

  • Pros: nice elegant atmophera, the decoration very simple but clean
  • Cons: no parking, have to go in large groups to be seated

The Details on Franklin Cafe

When to Go:

Craving post-midnight munchies? The restaurant's full menu is served nightly until 1:30am, making it a favorite of visiting Europeans and off-duty chefs.

Know Before You Go:

Look for the unmarked storefront with the martini-glass signage.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Smoking Permitted:

No

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