Downtown Franklin

Steps away from the main square of downtown Franklin.

Open Daily 7 am – 8 pm

615-600-4756, x3

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Franklin’s local all day cafe serving breakfast through dinner

Downtown Franklin was the first Frothy Monkey outside of Nashville. With a wide wrap around porch and historic charm, we welcome a myriad of guests! Just steps from the main square of downtown Franklin, this location is a great stop for shoppers browsing local boutiques or concert goers headed to The Franklin Theater or Harlinsdale Farm (home of the Pilgrimage Festival).

The Story of Frothy’s Franklin Location

At Frothy Monkey, our goal is to always operate inside of buildings that have a history and warmth and are a part of the existing neighborhood. It’s not uncommon that we get the question, “What was this building originally?”

The Downtown Franklin Frothy Monkey is located inside of the former manse of the Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church. Because of the original intent of the building, you may see some unique features throughout the building like the original fireplace and repurposed doors. You’ll also see that most rooms are spacious and inviting, an ode to the community that was built in this neighborhood years before.

Amenities

  • Outdoor Dining
  • Take Out
  • Delivery
  • Fresh Baked Goods
  • Beer, Wine, & Cocktails
  • Small Format Catering
  • Curbside Pick-Up

Inside Downtown Franklin

Dining Options

Dining In: At Frothy Monkey in Downtown Franklin, guests are welcome to dine-in with full-service wait staff at indoor tables and on the porch. Please see the host stand to be seated.

Counter Service: Just looking for a quick coffee? Counter Service allows guests to order items to-go. 

Order Online for Pick Up, Curbside, or Delivery: Order Frothy Monkey online for delivery or pick up. 

Small Format Catering: Order bagel trays, sandwich spreads, coffee service, and more from your local Frothy Monkey. Small Format catering is great for meetings, parties, potlucks – or wherever your favorite folks gather! 

Private Events Space and Food Service: Our upstairs meeting and events room is available for groups up to 30. Please email eventsfranklin@frothymonkey.com to learn more and arrange your visit.

Parking & Accessibility

Frothy Monkey Guest Parking: Paid and free parking options are available at this location.

Free Street Parking: Check time limits for longer visits or use a 24-hour garage.

Pick-Up / To-Go: 15-min parking available for pick-up orders or quick to-go ordering.

Downtown Franklin Garage Parking:

  • 4th Avenue Parking Garage 
    Free Parking – 24 hr. Limit
    300 spaces
    2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    Handicapped Spaces and Bike Racks Available
  • 2nd Avenue Parking Garage
    Free Parking 24 hr. Limit
    300 spaces
    2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
    Handicapped Spaces and Bike Racks Available

Accessibility: Handicapped spaces are available behind our location or in both the 2nd and 4th Avenue Parking Garages. An accessible ramp is located on the southeast side of the building. The first floor of this location has accessible seating. Downtown Franklin is easily accessible for wheelchair users with smooth curb cuts and sidewalks.

Bike Racks: Bike racks for guests are available outside.

Public Transit: Frothy Monkey in Downtown Franklin is located only 0.1 miles away from the Downtown Franklin Transit Center. Any of Franklin Transit routes lead to this center close to the cafe.

Animal Policy: Well behaved and leashed pets are welcome in our outdoor seating areas.

Cafe Specials & Events

What neighbors are saying about Frothy in Franklin

Elizabeth Zobitz
3/29/2025
Well worth the wait. Went on a Saturday, with a large party. It took a while to get in but our food was fabulous (highly recommend the smoked Gouda grits and their biscuit board). Our server Ally was the best part! Chipper, fun and very attentive. Drinks and coffee were great too!
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Zechariah Freeborn
3/29/2025
Fun coffee shop with plenty of good food and drink options, the staff are always very friendly and helpful.
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Kristina Ebel
3/26/2025
AMAZING coffee and brunch! We’d extend our trip just to be able to eat here again! 🤩
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Mike Hiler
3/18/2025
Awesome place went there with family I was visiting. Food is fresh and very good. Staff is friendly too. A+ will visit again. Thanks so much
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Muki International
3/14/2025
This is genuinely one of the best coffees I’ve had in Middle Tennessee! (Flat white oat milk!) The atmosphere is chilled, the staff are so super friendly and the food was delicious, can’t wait to come back on my next visit! :)
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J Sayers
3/11/2025
What a lovely coffee shop. We enjoyed a Havana latte (hot) and an iced Monkey Mocha. Great decor, comfortable seats, great staff, and delicious drinks. Highly recommend this place.
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Luke Gulledge
3/8/2025
Great atmosphere! Food was so fresh and of high quality!
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Joshua Kwon
2/22/2025
Great, great atmosphere with even greater staffs. Guy in hat with cool sweater is sweeter than my cafe mocha. Recommend to all of you.
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Lauren Gill
2/9/2025
Great food and coffee drinks walking distance to all of downtown Franklin . Staff very friendly.
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Jon Dow
2/8/2025
Cool space. Great food and coffee.
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Aundraya Murdocca
2/1/2025
I just hosted a wedding shower for my friend in their upstairs event space. It went off well! The team was so helpful! Aubrey, Andres, and Ally were all incredible. The night couldn’t have happened without them. The food was so tasty. It was a mix of bagels and charcuterie with turkey and salami sandwiches. There was enough space for around 30 people comfortably.
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Angela Cook
1/23/2025
Great coffee. Awesome breakfast or lunch. Speedy service. Friendly people.
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Ryder
1/22/2025
Cadence was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Best server you will ever have! Emerson was also super nice and helpful! She recommended the Havana Latte and it was super yummy!
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Mahesh Ramgopal
1/22/2025
The food at brunch is overall fantastic. The coffee options are numerous and all amazing. They have a wide variety of brunch options but a noticeable lack of breakfast potatoes which is my family go to. The only note around service: there is no option for an online waitlist and no great indoor waiting area once you get there. Additionally it took quite a long time for the coffee to arrive.
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Andrew Dilwicius
1/22/2025
This little coffee shop in Franklin is one of the first places I visited in TN and have been back numerous times. They are friendly and curious and even a very basic breakfast, like their omelet with eggs and peppers and onions is delicious. (I eat a carb restricted diet and can't have all the other goodies). Their tea service is a nice presentation and all of the other food I've had in the past...  See More
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