Franklin Cafe, South End
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Franklin Cafe

Fill up comfort food & cocktails

  • 4.5495 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 2 am

Franklin Cafe offers a cozy, trendy atmosphere with hearty comfort food and carefully crafted cocktails. Expect friendly service, a lively bar scene, and a menu of American favorites with strong coffee and cocktail programs. Visit for casual group meals, inventive drinks, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

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Franklin Cafe in short

When is Franklin Cafe open?

Mon–Sat 5 PM–2 AM; Sun 11 AM–2 AM.

How much does Franklin Cafe cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Franklin Cafe?

278 Shawmut Ave,Boston, MA 02118.

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This is its best hour in the next five days.

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  • Open till 2 am

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Hours

Open now · till 2 am
monday
5 PM–2 AM
tuesday
5 PM–2 AM
wednesday
5 PM–2 AM
thursday
5 PM–2 AM
friday
5 PM–2 AM
saturday
5 PM–2 AM
sundayToday
11 AM–2 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Franklin Cafe
  2. 2 Formaggio Kitchen · 1 min
  3. 3 Barcelona Wine Bar · 4 min
  4. 4 Beehive Restaurant · 4 min
  5. 5 J.J. Foley's Cafe · 5 min
278 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118(opens the map)DirectionsTo South EndCall+16173500010Websitefranklincafe.com

Good to know

  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 495 reviews

Known for

  • Brunch
  • Group dining
  • Date night
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Couples
  • University students

Around South End

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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  • JacketThe whole time