"With its shabby chic, eclectic decor, Franklin Mercantile is where locals go for a low-key breakfast or brunch with flavors that pack a wallop. Place your order at the front register, then grab a table and wait for your sweet potato pancakes or breakfast burrito to come streaming out of the open kitchen. Don’t miss the Southern parmesan cheese grits — it’s one of the finest examples of the breakfast staple in the area." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones