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Cool Cafe

1110 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 599-0338
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Ranked #38 of 212 restaurants in Franklin
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This place is awesome! The food is made fresh everyday. Try for Friday,is possible, that is catfish day. The banana pudding is also excellent. The staff is tremendous, the owner is always walking around and making sure all customers have what they need. GREAT PLACE!

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

This place by far has the best banana pudding that I have ever tasted in my life! The restaurant is decently priced and is a la carte. You choose your meat and sides and are billed based on that. However make sure to leave room for dessert because that is definitely the highlight of this place. Also be aware that... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Let me begin by saying that I grew up in rural middle Tennessee and I know good (great), Southern cooking. My mom, grandmothers, aunts, cousins, and extended family members all know their way around a kitchen and exactly why cast iron skillets are a staple in any good one. They all still make my ultimate favorite meals, but if I... More

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Goodlettsville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

A friend asked me to meet him at Cool Cafe on yesterday and it was a good experience. They have a short line where you can choose between several meat choices and vega as well, and everything we had was really good. Friendly atmosphere, and the manager came to our table, asking if everything was up to our approval. Good... More

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Franklin, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

You can't find real southern food at any other restaurant around unless you go to your moms or grandmas. I laugh at some of of the other reviews complaining about plastic silverware and styrofoam plates. The food is so good who cares. It's prepared fresh every day and you can't beat that. Not to mention the serving size you get.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

Okay, I know food prices are going up, but 75 cents for HALF of a deviled egg. Please, give me a break. Yes, I can get my greens, peas and fried chicken but it's pricey. I believe in a decent wage and prices, but I think they need to re-evaluate some prices....corn bread, eggs, etc.

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Sherrie P, Public Relations Manager at Cool Cafe, responded to this review
March 28, 2013

mtknash- Thanks for the review. We work hard to keep our prices down at Cool Cafe while still providing fresh and high quality foods. With rising food costs, and other business expenses we have to keep our prices at a place that helps continue the growth of our business. If you would please come back in and let us know... More

Franklin, Tennessee
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Cool Cafe serves huge portions of well cooked typical southern fare - fried chicken, meat loaf, greens, okra, squash, corn bread, biscuits, sweet or unsweet iced tea. It's a great value for the money and there is almost always enough to take half home for another meal. I would rate it slightly higher except that it's cafeteria style service and... More

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Franklin, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012 via mobile

Great home style cooking. Wonderful southern comfort food. Fresh and prepared daily. The menu is wonderful and a good variety for adults and children. They have the best meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and broccoli salad. Best home cooked meal away from grandmas. Great staff also.

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Kingston Springs, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

Bring a good appetite because they are going to load up your plate with some great southern cooking. Cafeteria style service and entrees vary from day to day. Huge selection of hot and cold veggies. Be sure and try the deviled eggs. Great in house made desserts. Lunch only, Sunday to Friday.

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Sherrie P, Public Relations Manager at Cool Cafe, responded to this review
March 28, 2013

Thanks so much for the review! We work hard to keep great options at a fair price. Our hours are Monday-Friday 5pm-8pm and Monday-Thursday Lunch 10:30am-2:00pm . Sunday 10:30am-7:00pm. Please come back and see us and bring a friend! Let us know it was you and get a free dessert shot. Thanks for the review~! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2012 via mobile

The cool cafe is an awesome place with delicious food but soooooo pricey!!

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