Franklin Cafe
American restaurant · South End ·
Craft cocktails and modern comfort food served late
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Craft cocktails and modern comfort food served late
"This late-night industry haunt — owned by the same folks behind Boston burger chain Tasty Burger — is the place to go for a plate piled high with steak and fries, roasted turkey meatloaf, and other comforting, unpretentious grub. The kitchen’s open ‘til 1:30 a.m. nightly." - Matt Yan, Eater Staff
"Open for over 25 years, Franklin Cafe offers its full menu until 1:30 a.m. nightly in the South End. The lineup is belly-warming gastropub fare, from spicy lamb ragu to steak frites to salt and pepper chicken wings." - Eater Staff
"A well-known late-night pub on Shawmut Avenue and an industry hotspot open until 2 a.m., popular with chefs for late meals; a typical order includes fish, salad, and french fries, often paired with an off-menu nonalcoholic mix of pineapple, cranberry, and pomegranate with a splash of simple syrup." - Erika Adams
"Franklin Cafe has been open in the South End for over a quarter century. It serves industry workers and other night owls a full menu daily until 1:30 a.m., highlighting upscale comfort food like steak frites, roasted mussels, and beef tartare." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"A long-running South End favorite reopened in its 25th year with a late-night schedule (open until 2 a.m.), outdoor dining, and signature dishes such as steak frites on the menu." - Karen Wilber