Quaint place in South End. You could tell many locals frequent here. Small place with nice bar. Food was very good with enough options for us .Quality was good on both the appetizers and entrees for both meals. Nice wine choices. Good atmosphere with crowd, music , customers and staff. more

Really nice place to go for a turkey meatloaf. Not entirely a fan, but like going there on occassion. Food is good, service friendly, and in the end a great neighborhood spot. more

Last year the Franklin Cafe opened a new location just a mile away in Southie - of the two locations the newer restaurant is far superior because of the layout. The South End location is small, very noisy and always too dark. The Southie location has the same great food, but more space (including outdoor dining) and the parking is... more

This is a neighborhood place. It's noisy, it's not large, it attracts a bar crowd, there can be a wait. If you understand it -- and be forewarned -- then no complaining when a) the music is loud or b) you have to wait. It's a terrific spot otherwise,a dark bistro in-the-know urban atmosphere (don't haul your kids here). I've... more

On a Thursday night, we (eight) waited an hour past our arrival, even though promised, earlier in the day, that a table at our time would be no problem. A complimentary drink might have helped. Other reviewers have commented on the loudness, the music was too loud too loud too loud, and even more so in the washrooms. We asked... more

never disappoints more

We had read the favourable reviews and went with high expectations....and boy, is this place good! For sure, you may have to wait for a table. The noise from drinkers at the bar may be a bit loud. But the food is sensational. A lovely imaginitive menu with daily specials, superbly executed,and fairly priced. Everything we ate on two visits... more

The best place after hours. more

Great little place more