Franklin’s Local Grocery Stores and Restaurants

Groceries, Good Eats, Good Times


Groceries

Winding Stair Farm

Certified Naturally Grown,  with a wide variety of vegetables all of starting from seed, which allows these these incredible (and oftentimes, rare) vegetables to grow and share their stories, beauty, and flavor

Open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm (Closed Sundays) 57 Saunders Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Tel 828-369-9778


Yonder Community Market

Curators of high quality, REAL foods that are sourced as locally as possible. With a great selection of Natural Wines, Mead and Cider

Open Every day, 12-6 151 Hillcrest Ave, Franklin, NC 28734. Tel 828-200-2169


Food Lion

155 Macon Plaza Dr, Franklin, NC 28734


Ingles

Stores contains a bakery, deli, and Starbucks

4501 Highway 441 Bypass, Franklin, NC 28734

1257 Georgia Rd., Franklin, NC 28734


Wal-Mart

273 Commons Dr., Franklin, NC 28734


Good Eats

(Restaurants in Franklin change their hours frequently – be sure to check first)


Bent Willow Baking Co.

Specializes in offering fresh roasted coffee, handcrafted batches of slow fermented, wild yeast cultured breads and authentic handmade baked goods.

Open Tue-Sat, 8-5pm (closes 3pm on Sat)

473 East Palmer St., Franklin, NC 28734. Tel 828-634-7699.


Caffe Rel

“Great food in a gas station!” This famous yet quaint cafe was once featured on Drive-Ins, Diners, and Dives. Serves European-inspired entrees, sandwiches, and pastas.

Open Wed-Saturday only. 11-2:30, 3:30-8pm

459 E. Main St., Franklin, NC 28734. Tel 828-369-9446.


Gracious Plates on Main

Serving high quality food grown and raised by local farmers and vendors to deliver a true Farm to Fork experience.

Open Mon-Saturday, 11-9pm.

46 Main St., Franklin, NC 28734. Tel 828-369-2690.


828 Café

Offering an inspired health-conscious cuisine focused on sustainable ingredients and organic whenever possible.

Open Tuesday – Saturdays, 7:30-2:30pm (Closed Mondays)

228 NE Main St., Franklin, NC 28734. Tel. 828-634-7702.


Slanted Window Tasting Station

Enjoy wine, beer, bourbon tastings, and a variety of delicious sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and flatbreads.

Winter hours are Thursdays 12pm-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-9pm. They often have live music on Fridays and Sundays!

587 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC 2873. Tel. 828-276-9463


Nani’s Pizza & Pasta Bar

Hand-tossed artisan pizzas and calzones from a double-deck oven as well as pasta and salads made with the freshest ingredients.

Open Wednesday 4pm-8pm, Thursday – Sunday 12pm-8pm.