Caffe Rel in Franklin

Ordered Pasta Primavera. The quality and quantity are both too satisfying. Really satisfied.

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

Cool and casual gourmet continental restaurant attached to a gas station (the Hot Spot). But don't let that stop you from trying the excellent menu items. Great service too.

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.

Could not finish our meal there a man sitting close to us was hacking snorting and being discussing. Making us sick. Just plain RUDE. Otherwise it's a GREAT PLACE

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.

Nice setting despite location. I had the Asian salad and subbed salmon. Salad was a bit small and Salmon portion was small and overcooked. Good flavor though. Will go back again to try something else. Dessert looked great.

My food was outstanding!! Very cool little place. If you stay or drive through Franklin, you must stop. It is worth it!! Only accept cash or check

First visited this place in 2016. We were new to the area back then. Always a most enjoyable meal. Far beyond any expectations.

When we went it was extremely busy so we stood by the door and waited for a table. After a few minutes we got a table. Trust me when I say that the food is worth the wait. This is my second time coming here. I ordered the Steak and Shrimp Scampi. I like my steak medium raw. The shrimp was seasoned very well. Overall The dish was excellent and filling.

Nearly exquisite french cafe' experience...in Franklin NC...food is superb! Restaurant is quaint and always busy, so plan ahead and be ready to wait. Bathroom is shared with the adjacent service station...big negative. But hey I still HIGHLY recommend it!

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.

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.

Best dinner I’ve had in a while! It was busy, but we didn’t have to wait for a table. And the service was so fast. We finished all the bread. The entire dinner. And split a dessert! We didn’t want to miss a morsel! No credit cards. Cash only. And if you have to wait - wait! Don’t leave. I promise - it will be worth it!

The food is outstanding. Why haven't they been featured on Food Network? Easily one of the best restaurants we've ever been to.

The food is absolutely amazing.

Fantastic food & service ... osco bosco and steak scampi was delicious... one of the best meals that i have had in s while... try escargot too- sauce is amazing...

Food was awesome. Wait staff was very helpful and knowledgable. We had the Steak and Shrimp and The John Gotti.

Friendly staff and good service. Pay cash or check only. We ordered a bottle of wine, two appetizers and two entries. Overall, the meals are in the salty side and the presentation lacks of creativity and imagination.

Great spot in Franklin. Expansive menu of dishes you can't get anywhere nearby as well as solid comfort foods. Great cakes, too. The waits can be long but it's usually worth it. I personally like the decor and the bustle of the place.

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.

Love this place. Food was amazing excellent staff. Great find

Excellent dishes served in the most unsuspecting place. Service is very good. Highly recommend the pearl basil shrimp with some wine of course ;)

Fabulous gourmet restaurant hidden in the Hot Spot gas station! Best mountain trout I have ever had & desserts to die for! Excellent wines as well:)

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here on the recommendation of several local friends. Enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, food and service were excellent. Surprisingly wide range of menu choices. Location & restrooms shared with service station/ store didn't bother us a bit. A thoroughly enjoyable experience, we will definitely visit again when in town.

The Blue Crab Bisque is all the reason to eat here! Amazing food for a great price!

This place is by far the best restaurant in town!! I've been a loyal customer since they've opened and have never had anything wrong nor a bad experience! Always fresh excellent food and great service! I would recommend anyone to try this French cuisine with reasonable prices! I would give it ten stars if I could 😏

Great food and service just wish that they would not sweep the floor very hard while people are eating there

Very nice cozy caffe. Service was excellent, prompt and attentive throughout the whole meal. Food served fresh and taste excellent. No complaints from any in my party of 8. Stop in you won't be disappointed.

Don't be fooled by outside appearance. Go inside. You will be glade you did. Awesome food.

This place is a must have when you go to Franklin, NC! Bring cash since they dont except cards and dont let the fact that it's attached to a gas station scare you away. They have something for everyone!

Very good food and good food selection. We were told about this place from a lady in a whole nother town. We were driving through the mountains on a day trip and thought we'd try it out. Will definitely be back if we are in the area again.

We were seated immediately. The service was fabulous. There was something on the menu to please just about anyone. The smells of the foods being served made my mouth water while we waited for our food to be served. We didn't have to wait long and my food was indescribably delicious. I suggest you save space for dessert, which was every bit as good as the food. The cool thing about this restaurant is that it is connected to a gas station. Finding it was like finding hidden treasure. We will definitely become regulars.

Wonderful food. Part of a gas station. The soup and snails and tails were delicious.

Excellent food at good prices. What I like is the fact that you can double the amount of meat in sandwiches so that even the biggest eaters will be satisfied. Lots of menu options, even for vegetarians. The desserts are delicious, take home boxes available when you can't finish the generous portions. Always crowded, so plan accordingly

Location of this restaurant is - to say the least - somewhat suspicious (part of a gas station convenience store), but the food is impressive and reasonably priced. French/European influenced with pastas, sandwiches and nice entrees. Fantastic dessert cakes (save the space!) and great espresso coffees.

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.

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.

Great food service they do not take credit cards.

We eat here everytime we go to Franklin...it is amazing. Try the specials. Take cash, they don't take credit. This place is attached to a gas station!!! Don't be fooled, it's like a french bistro in New Orleans! Mussels are great, lamb burger, Charleston shrimp and grits...everything is excellent.

Been twice and ate same pasta dish. Excellent!! Love the bread and tomato dip app. Great start to a phenomenal meal.

The food was absoutely delightful.

This is my go-to restaurant when I'm visiting Franklin. I've been going there for 25 years and they have the tastiest entrees and desserts!! If you're looking for a romantic restaurant to take your sweetie too this is it!!

Big city gourmet cuisine in a gas station. Moderate prices/great food!

Always delicious dishes.

Best eggplant sandwich and chips.

Nice Decor...bread and antipasto to start...I ordered a Reuben, Double meat...and ended w a sauekraut sandwich...

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.

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!