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Franklin Cafe

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4.5 of 5 stars 161 ratings
161 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#6 of 1,793 restaurants in Boston
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: $20-$25
  • Address: 278 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118-2125
  • Phone:  (617) 350-0010
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Reviews of Franklin Cafe

( 1-10 of 51 )
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 9, 2008

Thankful for its late night menu more

Aug 20, 2008

My boyfriend and I both had the tuna, long a favorite by frequent diners. Mine was blackened, and prepared exactly as I'd ordered it -- medium rare. He requested the tuna just grilled, without the blackening. The chef put some amazing seasonings on his tuna which made it quite delicious! This is a neighborhood gem -- worth trying, if you... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 14, 2008

So far my favorite late night stop. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 10, 2008

Every dish is worth every penny! more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 1, 2008

Great late night spot more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 24, 2008

Very nice, but was slightly noisy on Friday night! Liked the food! more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 11, 2008

Where else in Boston can you get pork chops with grits and peaches?! It's enough to make a Southerner melt with happiness~ more

5 of 5 stars
new hampshire
Jul 7, 2008

This was truly one of the finest meals my husband and I have had in years. We had the Franklin Benedict and Housemade Sausage Spiedini for starters - they were divine. I had the Pork Two-Ways and my husband had the Steak Frite. Both were excellent. We went on a Sunday evening around 6:00 p.m. and there was no line...... more

1 of 5 stars
Toronto
Jul 2, 2008

Go if you must, but bear in mind that the restaurant appears to view it as a privilege to eat here. We went there late on a Monday night. Food was pretty good, but the reception wasn't the most welcoming. Once we were seated, our waitress was Attitude City. We were looking forward to a leisurely meal, and just wanted... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 24, 2008

love the menu, always something new to try more

Reviews of Franklin Cafe

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Franklin Cafe Address

278 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118-2125
Tel: (617) 350-0010
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.