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Cozy nice place with good variety of foods and excellent deserts including great cakes. They don’t accept any form of electronic payment. Cash or check only!! That’s not so good though but the general customers don’t seem to care much either!

So I had been looking forward to eating here since I heard of the place. Do a little research and you will understand. Atmosphere, food, and service. They have it all, and it is in a gas station. The food was amazing. Even our young boys thought it was great. Will definitely be back next time we are in NC.

This was an amazing find in a gas station in the Smokey Mountains. My husband and I had the Rosemary infused Mac and cheese for an appetizer and it was super good. I got the carbanara and my husband got shrimp and grits. Trully some amazing food in a tiny Town that can rival any you have had. We also got a piece of Italian wedding cake for dessert. $60 tab- great value for money.

Amazingly delicious food for lunch or dinner. Don't let the gas station next door detour you from enjoying this excellent restaurant. They don't take credit cards so bring cash but the food is delicious.

If you can eat at only one place in Franklin, this is it. Not much curb appeal but inside it is beautiful and the food is superb. Best for you will ever eat at a gas station. No kids or credit cards welcome though.

My favorite date nights I prefer going here for shrimp and grits. I love their triple layer chocolate cake for desert. I only wish I could order most of the menu to go. But regardless, it is all lovely. We get seated quickly, our order taken fast and filled in a timely fashion. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The best restaurant in town. Worth the wait, if it's busy. Cozy atmosphere. Delicious food. Salads, sandwiches, and full entrees. Their Asian Sesame Salad and Grilled Salmon Sandwich are my favorites. Note: This is a cash/check only place, but there is an ATM on the premises.

Visit Date: 02/28/2020Food: ★★★★★Portion: ★★★★★Environment: ★★★★★Location: ★★★★☆Food is very good, scallops are fresh and tasty. Portion of food is generous. Very friendly staff. It's right next to a gas station so it's really nice for travelers to stop by, have a decent lunch/dinner, and leave.

The Trout and the Pot Roast were both excellent! Service was great too! Really good cakes for desert!

Great food, service is awesome. Have never had a bad meal there. Deserts are the best. You have to see past the gas station/truck stop feel. Worth the wait to be seated. Highly recommend.