Franklin Cafe

Warm, friendly and inviting neighborhood restaurant putting a fresh twist on Modern American cuisine.

We are open 5pm to 2am 7 days/week, serving our full menu until 1:30am.

09/23/2024

It’s turkey meatloaf season 🍂🍁

09/02/2024

We’re that random place 362 days* a year with a full menu until 1:30am

*every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

08/30/2024

Who’s bringing their pup to the patio this weekend?🐶🍝

08/22/2024

Stirring up some ✨summer sips✨

07/24/2024

Wednesdays are for window seats

07/17/2024

Cool off at Franklin with a 🍸 or two

07/10/2024

Loaded fries with port demi, Roquefort cheese & scallions (with a 🍸) >>> truffle fries and a 🍸

07/03/2024

Open all week

Photos from Franklin Cafe's post 06/14/2024

⛱️🍸SUMMER COCKTAILS HAVE LANDED🍸⛱️

Today’s passing thunderstorm aside, the summer is officially summering and we’ve got brand-new cocktails to match the vibe. Starting tonight, try a few of our new favorites:

BLACK MANHATTAN | Michter’s Rye, Averna, Carpano, Orange Bitters

AMALFI NEGRONI | Malfy Gin, Italicus, Lillet, Lemon

ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME | St. Germain, Prosecco Rose, Lemon, Orange Bitters

SHAWMUT SANGRIA | Red Wine, Applejack Brandy, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple, Orange, Lemon

AD ASTRA | Grey Goose Strawberry Lemongrass, Combier, Lime, Cranberry

HANG GLIDER | Siete Misterios Mezcal Doba-Jey, Montenegro, Aperol, Lemon

POMESTAR | Jalapeno-infused Pueblo Viejo Tequila, Combier, Pama Liqueur, Lime, Simple, Tajin Rim

06/08/2024

a martini on the patio in the middle of the South End🍸 this is summer! 📸 by .basic.kate

05/09/2024

Feels like a 🍸 on the patio kind of night

05/01/2024

😎It’s (officially) Patio Season!😎 Who’ll be first to dine outside? Tag your friends & set up a date 🍸 We’ll pick a random comment below and send you a $50 gift card! Winner contacted Friday 5/3! 👇👇👇

04/15/2024

Now that’s a burger

04/02/2024

Tuesday Manhattan

03/30/2024

On & off the menu since ‘96: Grilled Calamari with garlic, white beans, basil pesto, citron blanc

03/28/2024

📆 scheduling a delivery order of wings for tonight bc ☔️

Where to Eat in the South End 03/19/2024

Thanks Eater Boston; what good company!

Where to Eat in the South End From elegant French bistro fare on Columbus Avenue to burgers and beers at a late-night hangout

03/19/2024

First day of spring🌻 only a few more weeks til it’s patio season

03/18/2024

Sliding across the bar for you all night

Boston Corned Beef and Cabbage 03/14/2024

You have until Sunday, March 17 to stop by for our corned beef & cabbage dinner, as seen on The Food Network!

Watch the clip now:

Boston Corned Beef and Cabbage New Yorker Adam Gertler hates to admit his favorite combo's from Boston.

The Best Irish Restaurants To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 03/12/2024

Is it our famous Corned Beef & Cabbage that led us to make this list of the best restaurants to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Thanks Toast ☘️☘️☘️

The Best Irish Restaurants To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Use this list of the top St. Patrick’s Day restaurants to plan your next March 17th celebration.

03/05/2024

Cheers!

03/01/2024

Bottoms up, South End

02/14/2024

Show ‘em you ❤️‍🔥 ‘em with steak frites🍴

02/02/2024

February is here and it’s full of 🍸🍸🍸

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Our Story

More than 20 years ago, one of Boston’s most beloved bartenders teamed up with her longtime friend – a local, classically-trained chef – to open a neighborhood bar that served incredible, award-winning food alongside innovative wines, local microbrews, and craft cocktails (before they were known as such). The idea was groundbreaking at the time (believe it or not) and would go on to become The Franklin Café, an intimate restaurant & bar in the South End from Maureen McLaughlin (the bartender) and David DuBois (the chef).

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278 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA
02118

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 2am
Tuesday 5pm - 2am
Wednesday 5pm - 2am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 5pm - 2am
Sunday 11am - 2am

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